GLG Network Survey: Dry Bulk Shipping

SURVEY DETAILS

TARGET POPULATION

GLG interviewed 60 executives internationally at bulk shipping operators who discussed current trends within the industry.

What will you learn from this survey?

• The survey provides a global overview of the Dry Bulk Shipping industry, with regional perspectives from the US, Europe and Asia.
• Respondents discussed the operational challenges that are currently being faced within the industry as a result of COVID-19.
• Furthermore, the research covered topics such as the freight rates, slow steaming and environmental concerns.

Examples of findings:

• Looking at the pricing power trend within the past 3 years, 82% of respondents believe that bulk carriers have more pricing power.
• The vast majority of respondents (98%) expect the demand for bulk shipping to grow in 2021, with 23% expecting this growth to be more than 10%.
• The survey examined the current high freight costs in the industry, with 48% of respondents believing these costs will be cut as the pandemic recedes.

DELIVERABLES

The GLG Surveys team drafted the questionnaire with the support of GLG Network Member, James King, Mark Williams, Managing Director at Shipping Strategy Ltd.

• 1 x Individual responses (“raw data”) in Excel.
• 1 x PPT report with aggregated data.
• Executive summary with key takeaways and highlights from the raw data.

SAMPLE QUESTIONS

• The dry bulk freight market is at multi-year highs. How long do you think this will last?
• For political reasons, China has banned imports of Australian coal, switching to other suppliers. Do you think China will maintain this ban indefinitely?
• Which alternative exporter do you think benefits the most from China’s ban on imports of Australian coal?
• Could you estimate the change in demand for dry bulk shipping in 2021 globally?
• To what extent do you agree with the following statement: “2021 is likely to be the peak of the bulk carrier freight market cycle”?
• Looking at the next three years, do you expect to see merger and acquisition activity in dry bulk shipping?
• Do you think that current high dry bulk freight costs are a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic?
• If bulk carrier operators must pay a carbon levy, do you believe they will pass it on to customers?

ACCESS

This survey is available to subscribers of the Energy and Industrials (EI) sector (Limited subscriptions and above). This offer includes the raw data file and a high-level presentation through PowerPoint. Please contact your GLG representative for details on your firm’s access.

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