Forecasting the market for ships |
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Authors: | Knud Strange Nielsen Niels Erik Kristensen Erik Bastiansen Peter Skytte |
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Affiliation: | Market Development Department, B&W Diesel, Denmark |
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Abstract: | Product development and market penetration strategy rely on dependable forecasts. Market segmentation is necessary for finding profitable niches. The paper describes macro- forecasts in the maritime sector divided by nine ship types. Balance between supply and demand is calculated with dynamic models. Demand for transportation depends on the development of world trade. Supply of transportation capacity depends on present fleet size, future contracting, scrapping and productivity. |
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