Chapter 390 The turning point of the shipping industry
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The outbreak of the oil crisis, the turmoil in the situation between Iran and Iraq, and the advent of financial crises in European and American countries have not only caused heavy losses to Hong Kong's industry, but in addition, Hong Kong's shipping industry has also begun to decline.
The major shipping kings in Xiangjiang, Cao Wenjin and Bao Yugang, are running fast, and the number of ships in their hands has been greatly reduced, which has not had much impact on them. However, Dong Haoyun and Zhao Congyan are not so lucky. They insist that the development of the shipping industry can continue to move forward.
The two good shipping giants have to pay for their original decision.
On August 6, Li Guangyu received an invitation from Bao Yugang to attend a dinner hosted by the Bao family.
Nowadays, all walks of life in Xiangjiang are looking for new ways out, either to open up new markets, or to choose Pengcheng to build factories to reduce costs and continue to compete with local companies.
The shipping giants in Xiangjiang also want to discuss the future path for themselves and others. This dinner hosted by Bao Yugang was a dinner for the family engaged in the shipping industry in Xiangjiang.
As for why Pao Yugang invited Li Guangyu, this question will not be clear until Li Guangyu arrives at the dinner.
At 7:30 in the evening, Cao Weiqing took Li Guangyu's hand and walked into Pao Yugang's mansion together. After nearly two years, Cao Weiqing has become accustomed to accompanying Li Guangyu to various high-level banquets, and the nervousness and anxiety at the beginning are gone.
Unnatural.
In addition to Li Guangyu, people here today include Cao Wenjin and his wife, Zhao Congyan and his wife, Xu Shixun and his wife, and Dong Haoyun and his wife.
Since the main business of the Xu family is in the real estate market, Xu Shixun is no longer one of the four major shipping kings. Both Bao Yugang and Dong Haoyun are among the seven major shipping kings in the world. It can be imagined that the fleet was huge at that time.
It’s just that two years ago, Pao Yugang began to reduce the number of fleets and use the excess funds to invest in companies, focusing on investing in Wharf. Today, Dong Haoyun is ranked first in the world’s shipping king list, but now he is not striving for such an honor.
While happy, my heart is full of worries.
Although Zhao Congyan has not been among the top seven shipping kings in the world, the fleet he owns cannot be underestimated. As Cao Wenjin and Bao Yugang gradually reduced the size of their fleets, Zhao Congyan's number of ships is second only to Dong Haoyun in Xiangjiang.
After Li Guangyu said hello to all the bosses, he settled down at the corresponding position. As for Cao Weiqing, after coming in, she went to Cao Zhou Meiqi and the others. She knew that Li Guangyu and the others wanted to discuss things, and it was not good for her to stay there.
Next to Li Guangyu.
Bao Yugang said: "Due to the development of the world economic situation, our economy in Xiangjiang has also been hit hard. Currently, the Xiangjiang Textile Industry Association and the Xiangjiang Industry and Commerce Association are holding meetings to discuss the development of Xiangjiang's industrial and commercial industry. Our shipping industry this time
We have not escaped this crisis. Now I think everyone’s business orders are beginning to decrease. I wonder what your thoughts are on future development?”
Originally, Bao Yugang didn't really want to hold such a party, but Zhao Congyan asked him to take the lead, and Bao Yugang couldn't shirk it. After all, he still owned a shipping company.
The reason why Li Guangyu was invited this time was that Bao Yugang knew that just like the real estate industry in Hong Kong, Li Guangyu was not optimistic about the development of the shipping industry in the next few years.
Although housing prices are still rising now, this is all done by real estate speculators, and real citizens are buying less. Moreover, with the collapse of the stock market, uncertainties have increased, and at the same time, they have been affected by the financial crisis. Bao Yugang knows
, Xiangjiang’s real estate cannot last long.
The spearhead of the shipping depression has also begun to appear. In Asia, due to the relationship with the mainland, business is currently good, but in Europe and America, it seems that the cold winter has arrived, and orders are gradually declining.
The most anxious ones here are Dong Haoyun and Zhao Congyan. The other three have reduced their fleets and begun to deploy in other industries. Only their own fleet has not reduced, but continues to expand. The group is already heavily in debt. Once the shipping industry is depressed, their group will
will suffer a devastating blow.
Faced with Bao Yugang's questions, Xu Shixun did not say anything. He doesn't have many boats in his hands now. His focus is on Zhou Xing Real Estate. He is now more concerned about real estate issues.
Cao Wenjin said: "I think everyone should consider reducing some of the fleets in their hands. Now this kind of spearhead has just emerged. If we take action now, someone will take over. If we wait for a while, I'm afraid everyone will not
It’s time to take action.”
It doesn't matter to Cao Wenjin himself. Now his own international shipping company doesn't have many ships. Even if it enters the Great Depression, it won't have a big impact on him. On the contrary, the real estate in Japan now makes him very happy. Over there, at the end of the year
The market can be opened, and the Japanese real estate market is doing well, so I can make a lot of money by then.
Dong Haoyun still has expectations for the shipping industry today. He believes that with the reform and opening up of the mainland, the shipping industry will only get better and better, and a cold winter is unlikely. The current decline in business is just a side effect of the oil crisis. He believes that such an impact will soon be felt
You can pass it.
Dong Haoyun said: "I think everyone is too pessimistic. The business on the mainland is gradually increasing. I think the shipping industry will only become more and more prosperous, and it is unlikely that there will be a cold winter. As for the current order issues, it is just a matter of various issues."
With the policy adjustment factors, it will recover soon."
Li Guangyu listened quietly to the speeches of these shipping tycoons and did not express his own remarks. He had already said it once before, and since they did not believe it, there was no need for Li Guangyu to remind them again to be careful about the shipping industry entering a cold winter.
.Anyway, Cao Wenjin has jumped out. Whether others believe it or not has nothing to do with him.
However, Bao Yugang had no intention of letting Li Guangyu just be an audience member. This time, he wanted Li Guangyu to talk to everyone about his views on the shipping industry.
Bao Yugang said: "Guangyu, you have a unique vision for every industry. This time I invite you to come here and let you share your views with us old guys. Nowadays, all walks of life in Hong Kong are facing huge challenges.
Challenge, some of your actions show that you have your own unique insights into future development, and please point out a way for us."
Li Guangyu said: "Uncle Bao, you are promoting me. You are all big guys in this industry. I have never been in the shipping industry. How can you know the market better? I still don't want to do anything in front of you.
To avoid making people laugh."
Xu Shixun said: "Guangyu, please stop being so modest. Your vision for various industries is recognized by everyone in Xiangjiang. We still want to hear what you think of the development of the shipping industry in the next few years. What do you think about this time?" What will be the change?”
Li Guangyu saw that if he didn't say something, these big guys wouldn't just let him go. They were a little unsure of his own opinions now, so he thought of asking his own opinion. They might as well As a reference.
Li Guangyu said: "I think if everyone has too many ships, it is best to deal with some. I am not optimistic about the development of the shipping industry in the next few years. Even its cold winter cycle is much longer than that of Xiangjiang real estate. Here For real estate, I estimate it will only take three or four years, and for shipping, I estimate it will take twice as long.”
Regarding what Li Guangyu said, these big bosses discussed it again. As for their decision, it still depends on the actions of their shipping companies in the next few days.
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