The revelation of London
International Ship Service Centre
---JEAN
1. London Ship Service Center is built on the
steady economic foundation.
1.1 The long history of London City.
1.2 With the development of economy, the
ship industry grew up quickly.
2. About Shanghai.
2.1 Shanghai must confirm the foundation of
finance.
2.2 The financial companies in Shanghai shall
create the active consciousness.
2.3 Shanghai shall increase the preparation of
the emergency.
1. London Ship Service Center is built on the steady
economic foundation.
1.1The long history of London City.
In 1666,the huge fire
destroyed 2/3 building of
London
---pestilence clear away
---renew plan
St. Paul’s Cathedral ,Mansion House，Monument,
Royal Exchange were all rebuilt
Long history and
the advantage exterior
influence, give the
good chance to
convergence the
financial industry.
London became the financial centre of the Europe.
1.2 With the
development of
economy, the shipping
industry grew up
quickly.
In the middle of 18 century, the
industry revolution occurred in
England - the first one in the world.
England had the powerful merchant
fleet.
The transport of foreign trade was
developed.
The merchant fleet was the overlord
on the sea at that time.
The merchants and sea captains
often communicated and exchanged
the ship transport in the coffee houses.
This is the traditional meeting place.
Some famous companies
were founded in these coffee
houses, such as Baltic
Exchange and Lloyds.
With the development of ship and finance in London,
there were imminent requirement and good exterior
situation to develop the ship service in London. To ensure
the commercial interest, they all put together.
Now, there are about 1760 companies around the ship
industry registered in London, such as, marine insurance,
intermediation, agency, financing, counseling for shipping
law etc.
The history of Baltic Exchange spans more than 250
years old.
It provides
independent daily
shipping market
information, maintains
professional shipbroking standards and
resolve disputes.
The famous Lloyds is also an
important member of London
ship service industry.
Be challenged by foreign international port
• Rotterdam
• New York
• Hong Kong
• Shanghai
Without the financial
foundation, London can not
provide the successful, safe
and sustainable service.
Old door, new world
2、About Shanghai
• younger metropolis
• the ship industry develops fast in Shanghai.
London experiences
--- the status of port in the world
maybe changed because of the world situation of logistic transport.
---But the marine service centre is based on the local financial
function. It will not be changed easily.
---It’s the emergence of Shanghai as
both a shipping and a financial centre...
---The current report of the London City
---A long way to go
2.1 Shanghai must confirm the foundation of finance.
Preponderance --- the only Ship Exchange of China.
What shall we do--- let the ship service industry collect together.
---improve the quality of service.
---Attract more headquarter of big group of the world.
---Create the comfortable environment for working and living.
2.2 The financial companies in Shanghai shall
create the active consciousness.
Impel innovation of the financial product. Act
according to the actual circumstances.
2.3 Shanghai shall increase the preparation of
the emergency.
Keep the continuity of economy from the harassing
attack by the terrorist and the disaster of nature.
“Business Continuity Plan”
--- keep the continuity of the
business, protect the world
economy
The conclusion:
It’s the fact that the international shipping business
in London is part of the more general international
finance business of London.
It’s the emergence of
Shanghai as both a
shipping and a financial
centre...