Chapter 336: [Containers leave Asia! 】(Ask a monthly pass!)
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Chapter 336 [Containers sail out of Asia! 】(Ask a monthly pass!)
Before 1955, Drunken Wine Bay in Kwai Chung was a simple and charming pastoral scenery. With Universal Group investing in three container terminals here, this former peaceful harbor was very lively.
The Kwai Chung area of Hong Kong Island has also become the origin of container shipping in the world, and its reputation has been greatly shocked.
And Universal Terminals has a huge reputation, so these years have taken advantage of the trend to invest in container terminals all over the world;
Currently, there are fifteen container terminals owned by Universal Terminals. They are:
Three on Hong Kong Island (Kwai Chung 123), three in Dongying (Tokyo Port, Osaka Port, Yokohama Port), two Singdao, one Malay, two South Africa, one Britain, one Germany, two Brazil.
After years of development, container transportation has begun to become globalized. Countries such as Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the United States have generally used container ships.
However, before handling these large rectangular containers, relevant parties must first set up dedicated terminal facilities in order to enjoy the convenience of improving efficiency.
Undoubtedly, Global Terminal has great authority in this regard.
Unfortunately, even container shipping has become popular all over the world;
But so far, container transportation has not crossed the Atlantic Ocean, let alone container ship routes from the Far East to Europe and the United States.
This kind of long-distance container navigation not only requires shipping technology, but also requires support from businesses and terminals.
1961, golden autumn in October.
Kwai Chung Container Terminal is crowded with people, and many people are watching the busy scene on the terminal;
Some of them are merchants from Hong Kong Island, and the containers that are being lifted at this time contain their goods;
Global Container Transport Service, a subsidiary of Global Shipping, has already implemented per-container fees instead of weight-based fees;
Of course, in order to take into account that some customers are more wasteful to use a container, Global Container Transport Company allows several companies to lease a container.
After years of operation, Global Container Lines has opened many container shipping routes, but it has not rushed out of Asia to Europe and the United States.
And just today, the container ships of Universal Group will sail to Europe, opening a new chapter in the container era.
If it goes smoothly, this will be a real transoceanic voyage for container transportation, and the follow-up will truly enter the container era.
There are also many reporters in the crowd. They come from Hong Kong Island, East Asia, and even European and American reporters, witnessing this historical moment.
There are also many citizens in the crowd. They are purely watching the excitement. They don't even understand what this voyage means today; they are just curious about how to load this kind of big cabinet onto the cargo ship.
Looking at the 20-foot containers being hoisted to the cargo ship, this scene still shocked the onlookers.
From the earliest 12-foot container to the current 20-foot container, Universal Group has done a lot of experiments and finally determined the 20-foot container as one of the standards.
Of course, this standard has not yet been unified in the world. Follow-up Global Group will lobby shipping companies in Europe and the United States for this standard.
It is an honor to set standards, and Universal Group should have this honor.
"What's in there?" a citizen onlookers asked curiously.
People around them talked a lot, but there is no one unified answer.
"I know, the newspaper says that the goods in it include ready-made clothes, textiles, plastic flowers, toys; there are even Dongying goods, such as electrical appliances."
"Why are Dongying's goods on our pier on Hong Kong Island?"
"You are silly! Hong Kong Island is an entrepot port, and Dongying exports goods to Europe and the United States. Hong Kong Island is his only way."
For a time, everyone talked a lot.
Many British-owned foreign companies also came to Kwai Chung Wharf to observe the actions of Universal Group.
"We British foreign companies should also unite and invest in a container terminal, so as not to lag behind the Huashang Group in the future." Jebsen & Co.'s chief executive said.
Jebsen & Co. is not well-known in later generations, but it has indeed always existed on Hong Kong Island, and it is a relatively large foreign firm.
However, what Jebsen & Co. did not get everyone's approval.
Keswick, as the Jardine Matheson and Wharf Taipan, should be anxious at this time logically. After all, the Kwai Chung Container Shipping Terminal directly affects the Wharf.
But on the contrary, Keswick didn't care about the container terminal at this time, or even dismissed it.
Keswick believes that container transportation may not be able to occupy a large share, but the investment in container terminals requires huge investment.
According to the experience of Global Terminal, a container terminal needs tens of millions of dollars;
After all, in 1955, Global Shipping’s container terminal start-up capital was US$10 million.
As time goes by, the cost of manpower and material resources increases, and the investment of a container terminal may be more than 12 million US dollars.
This investment is impossible for any foreign business on Hong Kong Island. Even if they unite, they may not be able to come up with it.
In later generations, Hong Kong Island only established the Container Terminals Committee in 1966, but because of too much investment, the prospects were not clear, and there was no action;
It was not until 1969 that three well-known container shipping companies in Europe took the lead. HSBC, Swire, Jebsen and Kadoorie family subsequently joined;
As the owner of Wharf, Jardine Matheson instead refused to join;
This incident has always made Jardine Matheson very regretful.
Seeing that no one responded to him, the Jebsen Foreign Company's big class could not help but be secretly disappointed, and the British-owned foreign companies were also not united!
HSBC has completely turned to the Chinese businessmen's side, whichever Chinese does what HSBC Bank will do;
Of course, it is also driven by interests. HSBC has followed Wu Guangyao over the years, and its annual profit is higher than HSBC’s original profit.
To change that foreign bank, you have to choose like this.
At this time, Wu Guangyao is accompanying the Governor of the Hong Kong Government and other government officials to witness this important shipping event.
"Mr. Wu, do you think that the Hong Kong government should set up a container committee to study new shipping trends and Hong Kong's countermeasures?"
Bo Liji's words shocked Wu Guangyao's heart, which is not a good thing for him!
"Your Excellency, the trend of ocean voyages for containers is unclear. Coupled with the huge investment, no one may be willing to join in. My opinion is to observe and observe. Of course, you can ask everyone, are you willing to join!" Wu Guangyao said.
In any case, Universal Group already has three container terminals in Kwai Chung, and Wu Guangyao is not in a hurry.
Furthermore, as Wu Guangyao said, even Europe and the United States have not yet been popularized. Do you think these British-funded foreign firms dare to invest?
Bai Liji naturally knew Wu Guangyao's thoughts, but he felt that Wu Guangyao was also right!
The reason why Global Shipping dared to take the lead in opening ocean container routes is because they already have complete technology, huge capital and resource support.
Other British-funded foreign firms on Hong Kong Island absolutely do not have this strength!
HSBC Bank is rich, but it has now been **** by Global Group.
"What you said makes sense! I was a little too anxious. I still waited for the form to be clear. Our Hong Kong government will set up this committee again. At that time, Mr. Wu will be invited to serve as the deputy of this committee and give us advice!" Ji retired and said secondly.
Universal Group has enough experience in container transportation, and the Hong Kong government naturally wants to rely on it more;
However, the Hong Kong government absolutely does not want the Universal Group to get involved in the construction of the next container terminal.
You need to know that no company in Kwai Chung in later generations can monopolize a container terminal, and Global Group has already accounted for three.
If the container age comes, Universal Group does not know how many people will be envied and jealous;
But Wu Guangyao is not afraid. He has a 99-year lease contract and an ally of HSBC.
Wu Guangyao estimated that after Global Group opens its routes to Europe and America, it will attract everyone’s attention within five years;
At that time, it will also be the arrival of the era of container shipping!
And Kwai Chung has nine container terminals in later generations, that is to say, six more containers will be built;
However, Wu Guangyao estimated that the Hong Kong government may no longer allow Global Group to invest;
After all, the benefits must be shared with everyone. Investors from the United States, Europe, and East Asia will bid here.
(End of this chapter)
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Chapter 336 [Containers sail out of Asia! 】(Ask a monthly pass!)
Before 1955, Drunken Wine Bay in Kwai Chung was a simple and charming pastoral scenery. With Universal Group investing in three container terminals here, this former peaceful harbor was very lively.
The Kwai Chung area of Hong Kong Island has also become the origin of container shipping in the world, and its reputation has been greatly shocked.
And Universal Terminals has a huge reputation, so these years have taken advantage of the trend to invest in container terminals all over the world;
Currently, there are fifteen container terminals owned by Universal Terminals. They are:
Three on Hong Kong Island (Kwai Chung 123), three in Dongying (Tokyo Port, Osaka Port, Yokohama Port), two Singdao, one Malay, two South Africa, one Britain, one Germany, two Brazil.
After years of development, container transportation has begun to become globalized. Countries such as Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the United States have generally used container ships.
However, before handling these large rectangular containers, relevant parties must first set up dedicated terminal facilities in order to enjoy the convenience of improving efficiency.
Undoubtedly, Global Terminal has great authority in this regard.
Unfortunately, even container shipping has become popular all over the world;
But so far, container transportation has not crossed the Atlantic Ocean, let alone container ship routes from the Far East to Europe and the United States.
This kind of long-distance container navigation not only requires shipping technology, but also requires support from businesses and terminals.
1961, golden autumn in October.
Kwai Chung Container Terminal is crowded with people, and many people are watching the busy scene on the terminal;
Some of them are merchants from Hong Kong Island, and the containers that are being lifted at this time contain their goods;
Global Container Transport Service, a subsidiary of Global Shipping, has already implemented per-container fees instead of weight-based fees;
Of course, in order to take into account that some customers are more wasteful to use a container, Global Container Transport Company allows several companies to lease a container.
After years of operation, Global Container Lines has opened many container shipping routes, but it has not rushed out of Asia to Europe and the United States.
And just today, the container ships of Universal Group will sail to Europe, opening a new chapter in the container era.
If it goes smoothly, this will be a real transoceanic voyage for container transportation, and the follow-up will truly enter the container era.
There are also many reporters in the crowd. They come from Hong Kong Island, East Asia, and even European and American reporters, witnessing this historical moment.
There are also many citizens in the crowd. They are purely watching the excitement. They don't even understand what this voyage means today; they are just curious about how to load this kind of big cabinet onto the cargo ship.
Looking at the 20-foot containers being hoisted to the cargo ship, this scene still shocked the onlookers.
From the earliest 12-foot container to the current 20-foot container, Universal Group has done a lot of experiments and finally determined the 20-foot container as one of the standards.
Of course, this standard has not yet been unified in the world. Follow-up Global Group will lobby shipping companies in Europe and the United States for this standard.
It is an honor to set standards, and Universal Group should have this honor.
"What's in there?" a citizen onlookers asked curiously.
People around them talked a lot, but there is no one unified answer.
"I know, the newspaper says that the goods in it include ready-made clothes, textiles, plastic flowers, toys; there are even Dongying goods, such as electrical appliances."
"Why are Dongying's goods on our pier on Hong Kong Island?"
"You are silly! Hong Kong Island is an entrepot port, and Dongying exports goods to Europe and the United States. Hong Kong Island is his only way."
For a time, everyone talked a lot.
Many British-owned foreign companies also came to Kwai Chung Wharf to observe the actions of Universal Group.
"We British foreign companies should also unite and invest in a container terminal, so as not to lag behind the Huashang Group in the future." Jebsen & Co.'s chief executive said.
Jebsen & Co. is not well-known in later generations, but it has indeed always existed on Hong Kong Island, and it is a relatively large foreign firm.
However, what Jebsen & Co. did not get everyone's approval.
Keswick, as the Jardine Matheson and Wharf Taipan, should be anxious at this time logically. After all, the Kwai Chung Container Shipping Terminal directly affects the Wharf.
But on the contrary, Keswick didn't care about the container terminal at this time, or even dismissed it.
Keswick believes that container transportation may not be able to occupy a large share, but the investment in container terminals requires huge investment.
According to the experience of Global Terminal, a container terminal needs tens of millions of dollars;
After all, in 1955, Global Shipping’s container terminal start-up capital was US$10 million.
As time goes by, the cost of manpower and material resources increases, and the investment of a container terminal may be more than 12 million US dollars.
This investment is impossible for any foreign business on Hong Kong Island. Even if they unite, they may not be able to come up with it.
In later generations, Hong Kong Island only established the Container Terminals Committee in 1966, but because of too much investment, the prospects were not clear, and there was no action;
It was not until 1969 that three well-known container shipping companies in Europe took the lead. HSBC, Swire, Jebsen and Kadoorie family subsequently joined;
As the owner of Wharf, Jardine Matheson instead refused to join;
This incident has always made Jardine Matheson very regretful.
Seeing that no one responded to him, the Jebsen Foreign Company's big class could not help but be secretly disappointed, and the British-owned foreign companies were also not united!
HSBC has completely turned to the Chinese businessmen's side, whichever Chinese does what HSBC Bank will do;
Of course, it is also driven by interests. HSBC has followed Wu Guangyao over the years, and its annual profit is higher than HSBC’s original profit.
To change that foreign bank, you have to choose like this.
At this time, Wu Guangyao is accompanying the Governor of the Hong Kong Government and other government officials to witness this important shipping event.
"Mr. Wu, do you think that the Hong Kong government should set up a container committee to study new shipping trends and Hong Kong's countermeasures?"
Bo Liji's words shocked Wu Guangyao's heart, which is not a good thing for him!
"Your Excellency, the trend of ocean voyages for containers is unclear. Coupled with the huge investment, no one may be willing to join in. My opinion is to observe and observe. Of course, you can ask everyone, are you willing to join!" Wu Guangyao said.
In any case, Universal Group already has three container terminals in Kwai Chung, and Wu Guangyao is not in a hurry.
Furthermore, as Wu Guangyao said, even Europe and the United States have not yet been popularized. Do you think these British-funded foreign firms dare to invest?
Bai Liji naturally knew Wu Guangyao's thoughts, but he felt that Wu Guangyao was also right!
The reason why Global Shipping dared to take the lead in opening ocean container routes is because they already have complete technology, huge capital and resource support.
Other British-funded foreign firms on Hong Kong Island absolutely do not have this strength!
HSBC Bank is rich, but it has now been **** by Global Group.
"What you said makes sense! I was a little too anxious. I still waited for the form to be clear. Our Hong Kong government will set up this committee again. At that time, Mr. Wu will be invited to serve as the deputy of this committee and give us advice!" Ji retired and said secondly.
Universal Group has enough experience in container transportation, and the Hong Kong government naturally wants to rely on it more;
However, the Hong Kong government absolutely does not want the Universal Group to get involved in the construction of the next container terminal.
You need to know that no company in Kwai Chung in later generations can monopolize a container terminal, and Global Group has already accounted for three.
If the container age comes, Universal Group does not know how many people will be envied and jealous;
But Wu Guangyao is not afraid. He has a 99-year lease contract and an ally of HSBC.
Wu Guangyao estimated that after Global Group opens its routes to Europe and America, it will attract everyone’s attention within five years;
At that time, it will also be the arrival of the era of container shipping!
And Kwai Chung has nine container terminals in later generations, that is to say, six more containers will be built;
However, Wu Guangyao estimated that the Hong Kong government may no longer allow Global Group to invest;
After all, the benefits must be shared with everyone. Investors from the United States, Europe, and East Asia will bid here.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 336 Containers sail out of Asia! Ask a monthly pass!Before 1955, Drunken Wine Bay in Kwai Chung was a simple and charming pastoral scenery. With Universal Group investing in three container terminals here, this former peaceful harbor was very lively.The Kwai Chung area of Hong Kong Island has also become the origin of container shipping in the world, and its reputation has been greatly shocked.And Universal Terminals has a huge reputation, so these years have taken advantage of the trend to invest in container terminals all over the world;Currently, there are fifteen container terminals owned by Universal Terminals. They are:Three on Hong Kong Island Kwai Chung 123, three in Dongying Tokyo Port, Osaka Port, Yokohama Port, two Singdao, one Malay, two South Africa, one Britain, one Germany, two Brazil.After years of development, container transportation has begun to become globalized. Countries such as Europe, the Mediterranean, North Africa, and the United States have generally used container ships.However, before handling these large rectangular containers, relevant parties must first set up dedicated terminal facilities in order to enjoy the convenience of improving efficiency.Undoubtedly, Global Terminal has great authority in this regard.Unfortunately, even container shipping has become popular all over the world;But so far, container transportation has not crossed the Atlantic Ocean, let alone container ship routes from the Far East to Europe and the United States.This kind of long-distance container navigation not only requires shipping technology, but also requires support from businesses and terminals.1961, golden autumn in October.Kwai Chung Container Terminal is crowded with people, and many people are watching the busy scene on the terminal;Some of them are merchants from Hong Kong Island, and the containers that are being lifted at this time contain their goods;Global Container Transport Service, a subsidiary of Global Shipping, has already implemented per-container fees instead of weight-based fees;Of course, in order to take into account that some customers are more wasteful to use a container, Global Container Transport Company allows several companies to lease a container.After years of operation, Global Container Lines has opened many container shipping routes, but it has not rushed out of Asia to Europe and the United States.And just today, the container ships of Universal Group will sail to Europe, opening a new chapter in the container era.If it goes smoothly, this will be a real transoceanic voyage for container transportation, and the follow-up will truly enter the container era.There are also many reporters in the crowd. They come from Hong Kong Island, East Asia, and even European and American reporters, witnessing this historical moment.There are also many citizens in the crowd. They are purely watching the excitement. They don't even understand what this voyage means today; they are just curious about how to load this kind of big cabinet onto the cargo ship.Looking at the 20-foot containers being hoisted to the cargo ship, this scene still shocked the onlookers.From the earliest 12-foot container to the current 20-foot container, Universal Group has done a lot of experiments and finally determined the 20-foot container as one of the standards.Of course, this standard has not yet been unified in the world. Follow-up Global Group will lobby shipping companies in Europe and the United States for this standard.It is an honor to set standards, and Universal Group should have this honor."What's in there?" a citizen onlookers asked curiously.People around them talked a lot, but there is no one unified answer."I know, the newspaper says that the goods in it include ready-made clothes, textiles, plastic flowers, toys; there are even Dongying goods, such as electrical appliances.""Why are Dongying's goods on our pier on Hong Kong Island?""You are silly! Hong Kong Island is an entrepot port, and Dongying exports goods to Europe and the United States. Hong Kong Island is his only way."For a time, everyone talked a lot.Many British-owned foreign companies also came to Kwai Chung Wharf to observe the actions of Universal Group."We British foreign companies should also unite and invest in a container terminal, so as not to lag behind the Huashang Group in the future." Jebsen & Co.'s chief executive said.Jebsen & Co. is not well-known in later generations, but it has indeed always existed on Hong Kong Island, and it is a relatively large foreign firm.However, what Jebsen & Co. did not get everyone's approval.Keswick, as the Jardine Matheson and Wharf Taipan, should be anxious at this time logically. After all, the Kwai Chung Container Shipping Terminal directly affects the Wharf.But on the contrary, Keswick didn't care about the container terminal at this time, or even dismissed it.Keswick believes that container transportation may not be able to occupy a large share, but the investment in container terminals requires huge investment.According to the experience of Global Terminal, a container terminal needs tens of millions of dollars;After all, in 1955, Global Shipping's container terminal start-up capital was US$10 million.As time goes by, the cost of manpower and material resources increases, and the investment of a container terminal may be more than 12 million US dollars.This investment is impossible for any foreign business on Hong Kong Island. Even if they unite, they may not be able to come up with it.In later generations, Hong Kong Island only established the Container Terminals Committee in 1966, but because of too much investment, the prospects were not clear, and there was no action;It was not until 1969 that three well-known container shipping companies in Europe took the lead. HSBC, Swire, Jebsen and Kadoorie family subsequently joined;As the owner of Wharf, Jardine Matheson instead refused to join;This incident has always made Jardine Matheson very regretful.Seeing that no one responded to him, the Jebsen Foreign Company's big class could not help but be secretly disappointed, and the British-owned foreign companies were also not united!HSBC has completely turned to the Chinese businessmen's side, whichever Chinese does what HSBC Bank will do;Of course, it is also driven by interests. HSBC has followed Wu Guangyao over the years, and its annual profit is higher than HSBC's original profit.To change that foreign bank, you have to choose like this.At this time, Wu Guangyao is accompanying the Governor of the Hong Kong Government and other government officials to witness this important shipping event."Mr. Wu, do you think that the Hong Kong government should set up a container committee to study new shipping trends and Hong Kong's countermeasures?"Bo Liji's words shocked Wu Guangyao's heart, which is not a good thing for him!"Your Excellency, the trend of ocean voyages for containers is unclear. Coupled with the huge investment, no one may be willing to join in. My opinion is to observe and observe. Of course, you can ask everyone, are you willing to join!" Wu Guangyao said.In any case, Universal Group already has three container terminals in Kwai Chung, and Wu Guangyao is not in a hurry.Furthermore, as Wu Guangyao said, even Europe and the United States have not yet been popularized. Do you think these British-funded foreign firms dare to invest?Bai Liji naturally knew Wu Guangyao's thoughts, but he felt that Wu Guangyao was also right!The reason why Global Shipping dared to take the lead in opening ocean container routes is because they already have complete technology, huge capital and resource support.Other British-funded foreign firms on Hong Kong Island absolutely do not have this strength!HSBC Bank is rich, but it has now been **** by Global Group."What you said makes sense! I was a little too anxious. I still waited for the form to be clear. Our Hong Kong government will set up this committee again. At that time, Mr. Wu will be invited to serve as the deputy of this committee and give us advice!" Ji retired and said secondly.Universal Group has enough experience in container transportation, and the Hong Kong government naturally wants to rely on it more;However, the Hong Kong government absolutely does not want the Universal Group to get involved in the construction of the next container terminal.You need to know that no company in Kwai Chung in later generations can monopolize a container terminal, and Global Group has already accounted for three.If the container age comes, Universal Group does not know how many people will be envied and jealous;But Wu Guangyao is not afraid. He has a 99-year lease contract and an ally of HSBC.Wu Guangyao estimated that after Global Group opens its routes to Europe and America, it will attract everyone's attention within five years;At that time, it will also be the arrival of the era of container shipping!And Kwai Chung has nine container terminals in later generations, that is to say, six more containers will be built;However, Wu Guangyao estimated that the Hong Kong government may no longer allow Global Group to invest;After all, the benefits must be shared with everyone. Investors from the United States, Europe, and East Asia will bid here.End of this chapter
