Through the wealth life

Chapter 380 The Turning Point of the Shipping Industry
The outbreak of the oil crisis, the turmoil in the Iran-Iraq situation, and the advent of the financial crisis in Europe and the United States have not only caused heavy damage to Hong Kong's industry, but also Hong Kong's shipping business has also begun to decline.

The big ship kings in Xiangjiang, Cao Wenjin and Bao Yugang ran fast, and the number of ships in their hands was greatly reduced, which did not have much impact on them.However, Dong Haoyun and Zhao Congyan were not so lucky. The two shipping giants insisted that the development of the shipping industry can continue to improve, and they had to pay for their original decision.

On August 8th, Li Guangyu received an invitation from Bao Yugang to attend the dinner held by Bao's family.

Nowadays, all walks of life in Xiangjiang are looking for a new way out, either to open up new markets, or choose Pengcheng to build factories to reduce costs and continue to compete with local companies.

And Xiangjiang's shipping tycoons also want to discuss where they and others are headed, and Bao Yugang's dinner this time is a dinner for Xiangjiang's shipping family.

As for why Bao Yugang invited Li Guangyu, this issue can only be clarified after Li Guangyu arrives at the dinner party.

At 07:30 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 used to accompanying Li Guangyu to attend various high-level banquets, without the tension and tension at the beginning. unnatural.

Besides Li Guangyu, Cao Wenjin and his wife, Zhao Congyan and his wife, Xu Shixun and his wife, and Dong Haoyun and his wife came here today.

Since the Xu family's current main business is in the real estate market, Xu Shixun has long since lost the title of the four major shipping magnates. Bao Yugang and Dong Haoyun are both one of the world's seven largest shipping magnates. It is conceivable that the fleet was huge at that time.

It's just that Bao Yugang started to reduce the number of fleets two years ago, and used the excess funds to invest in companies, with the focus on investing in Wharf.Now Dong Haoyun is on the top of the world's ship king list, but now he is not happy for such an honor, instead he is worried.

Although Zhao Congyan has not been among the world's seven largest ship kings, the fleet in his hands should not be underestimated. As Cao Wenjin and Bao Yugang gradually reduced the size of the fleet in their hands, the number of Zhao Congyan's ships in Xiangjiang is second only to Dong Haoyun.

After Li Guangyu said hello to all the bosses, he settled down at the corresponding position.As for Cao Weiqing, after she came in, she bothered Cao Zhou Meiqi and the others. She knew that Li Guangyu and the others wanted to talk about something, and it was not good for her to stay by Li Guangyu's side.

Bao Yugang said: "Due to the development of the world economic situation, our Xiangjiang economy has also suffered a huge blow. At present, the Xiangjiang Textile Industry Association and the Xiangjiang Industry and Commerce Association are holding meetings to discuss the development of Hong Kong's industrial and commercial industries. Our shipping industry this time We have not escaped this crisis, and now I think everyone’s business orders are starting to decrease, so what do you think about the future development?”

Originally, Bao Yugang didn't really want to have such a party, but Zhao Congyan asked him to take the lead, and Bao Yugang couldn't shirk it, after all, he still had a shipping company in his hands.

The reason why he invited Li Guangyu this time was that Bao Yugang knew that just like Xiangjiang's real estate industry, Li Guangyu was also not optimistic about the development of the shipping industry in the next few years.

Although housing prices are still on the rise, this is done by real estate speculators. Real citizens buy less, and with the stock market crash, uncertainties increase, and at the same time affected by the financial crisis, Bao Yugang knows that , Xiangjiang's real estate will not last long.

The spearhead of the shipping slump has also begun to appear. Due to the relationship with the mainland, the business in Asia is still good, but it seems that the winter in Europe and the Americas has come, and orders are gradually declining.

The most anxious ones are Dong Haoyun and Zhao Congyan. The other three have reduced their fleets and started to deploy other industries. Only the two of them have not only not decreased, but continued to expand. The group is already heavily in debt. will suffer a devastating blow.

Facing Bao Yugang's questioning, Xu Shixun didn't make a sound. He doesn't have many boats in his hands now, and his focus is on Zhou Xing Real Estate. He is more concerned about real estate issues now.

Cao Wenjin said: "I think everyone should consider lowering some of the fleets in their hands. It's just that such spearheads have just appeared. If they make a move now, someone will take over. If we wait for a while, I'm afraid everyone will not Good shot."

It doesn't matter to Cao Wenjin himself. Now his own international shipping company doesn't have many ships. Even if he enters the Great Depression, it won't affect him too much. On the contrary, it is the real estate in Japan that makes him very happy.It will be able to open at the end of the year, and the Japanese real estate market is booming, so I can make a lot of money by then.

Dong Haoyun still has expectations for the shipping industry report. He believes that the reform and opening up of the mainland will only get better and better in the shipping industry. It is unlikely that there will be a cold winter. The current business decline is just a by-product of the oil crisis. He believes that such an impact will soon will be able to pass.

Dong Haoyun said: "I think everyone is too pessimistic. Now the business on the mainland is gradually increasing. I think the shipping industry will only become more and more prosperous. It is unlikely that there will be a cold winter. As for the current order issue, it is just a matter of each individual. Factors of policy adjustments can be recovered soon.”

Li Guangyu quietly listened to the speeches of these shipping bosses, and did not express his own remarks.I have already said it once before, since they don't believe it, there is no need for Li Guangyu to remind them again to be careful of the shipping industry entering a cold winter.Anyway, Cao Wenjin has already jumped out of it, and it doesn't matter if others believe it or not.

But Bao Yugang didn't intend to let Li Guangyu quietly be a spectator. This time, he just hoped that Li Guangyu would come and talk to everyone about his views on the shipping industry.

Bao Yugang said: "Guangyu, you have a unique vision for every industry. I invite you to come here this time to share your views with us old fellows. 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 the future development, and please point out a way for us.”

Li Guangyu said: "Uncle Bao, you are flattering me. You are all bigwigs in this industry. I have never been in the shipping industry. How can you understand the market better? I still don't want to fight in front of you." So as not to make you laugh out loud."

Xu Shixun said: "Guangyu, don't be so modest. Your vision for various industries is recognized by everyone in Xiangjiang. We still want to hear how you view the development of the shipping industry in the next few years. What do you think this time? How will it change?"

Li Guangyu saw that if he didn't say something, these bosses wouldn't just let him off like this. They are a little unconfident about their own views now, so they thought of asking for their own opinions, and they are also welcome. Reference.

Li Guangyu said: "I think that if you have too many ships in your hand, it is best to deal with them. I am not optimistic about the development of the shipping industry in the next few years. Even its cold winter cycle will be much longer than that of Xiangjiang Properties. Here For real estate, I estimate it will only take three to four years, and the estimated time for shipping will be twice as long.”

Regarding what Li Guangyu said, these big bosses discussed again. As for their decision, it depends on the actions of their shipping companies in the next few days.

(End of this chapter)