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New Shipping Markets Analysis Published
by Richard Scott FICS, member of London & South East Branch Committee, 16 June 2020
Detailed up-to-date shipping market analyses are not usually available free of charge. One of the few exceptions is the Shipping Market Review published periodically by Danish Ship Finance. The May 2020 edition became available on 9 June. It may prove valuable for Institute members and students.
This latest edition is especially timely, amid a need for an updated commentary reflecting the coronavirus pandemic unfolding, and with the approach to our Institute’s exams. Answers to exam questions often benefit from knowledge and understanding of current market trends, showing awareness of prominent recent events.
Numerous chapters of the DSF Review merit attention. There is a General Review and Outlook, consisting of a broad perspective on recent events, the global economy and supply chains, outlook for economic activity and seaborne trade, and long-term value creation in shipping.
Other separate chapters focus on the main market sectors: shipbuilding, container ships, bulk carriers, crude tankers, product tankers, LPG carriers, and LNG carriers. There is also a brief update on offshore oil market activity.
The report observes, looking at the broad global picture, that “the shipping industry is facing a difficult year with high fleet growth and shrinking demand...however, the industry seems well positioned to recover further ahead”. Many of us in the Institute will be hoping that this view of longer-term prospects proves correct.
In Praise of Networking
by Richard Scott FICS, member of London & South East Branch Committee, 20 May 2020
When something is no longer available in the same way as it is normally, its value tends to become more obvious than it was previously. And so it is with networking, the benefits of which are many and varied. This activity can be shown to fulfil very useful purposes, at the same time as being thoroughly enjoyable, with potential for valuable outcomes.
Such thoughts have arisen during the enforced semi-isolated existence most people in the UK have endured, while the pandemic lockdown period unfolded. This restricted lifestyle is extending into the greatly limited ‘opening up’ phase. Networking is not on the agenda for the weeks ahead.
Opportunities for networking at our London & South East Branch events – frequent seminars and social/networking evenings – often have rewarding consequences.
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ICS London Branch Revision Evening postponed but members can assist via email
Our Revision Evening scheduled for Monday 20th April 2020 has been postponed to a later date but London and South East branch members are available to assist branch students with any queries or questions relating to subjects covered in the syllabus. Send your questions to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
