Strategic thinking by shipping leaders

RIGHT now, it is difficult for shipping industry executives to think long term. An awful lot is going on, as has been noted in this column in recent weeks.

However, at a gathering in Singapore last week, senior executives from the global shipping industry were looking strategically into the future.

Top shipping management gathered for the Global Maritime Forum's (GMF) second Annual Summit to discuss major challenges facing the industry. GMF is an international not-for-profit organisation committed to shaping the future of global seaborne trade to increase sustainable long-term economic development and human well-being.