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Before 2008, the bulk shipping industry was in a good position. The cargo capacity was in short supply. The airlines successively ordered new ships, and the Baltic Dry Index (BDI) reached a record high of 11,793 points on May 20, 2008,After 2008, shipping demand declined, but the new ships were delivered in the next few years. The supply market was oversupplied, and the freight rate plummeted. In 2016, the Baltic Sea Index fell to 290 points, a drop of more than 97%. From 2015 to 2016, there was a loss for most of the airliners. The airlines were in a downturn to accelerate the dismantling of old ships and tightening the supply of new ships. In 2017, the shipping industry bottomed out and the BDI index stood above 1,000 points. Many airliners also began to turn a profit in 2017, driving the stock price to rebound. This study will address the demand side of the bulk shipping industry: global economic sentiment, international trade conditions and trade wars. The supply side will be based on new ship orders, ship tonnage, second-hand ship market, etc., and five bulk shipping companies from Taiwan. Analysis of financial statements of companies such as U-Ming Marine Transport co., Sincere Navigation Co., Taiwan Navigation Co., Ltd., Wisdom Marine Line Co., Ltd. and Shih Wei Navigation Co., Ltd. The conclusion of this study finds that the rise and fall of the bulk shipping industry is related to the global economic growth rate. The linkage with Chinas economic growth rate is higher, and the impact of rising crude oil prices will reduce the carriers remuneration. However, shipowners often pass the fuel surcharge to the shippers. The demand for raw materials will promote the demand for bulk shipping industry, and the aviation industry will face environmental protection issues. If the environmental management system and ship energy efficiency management can be formulated early, and the old and new ones will be replaced, the fleet will be light, the equipment will be new, and environmental protection and energy conservation will be beneficial. market competition.
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