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Michael Berger / Anton van Zeelst North Sea Port Conference

RORO / freight development in Northern Europe. Michael Berger / Anton van Zeelst North Sea Port Conference Head of Freight / Sales Manager Holiday Inn, Ijmuiden Scandlines GmbH 081009. Who is Scandlines. 20%. 40%. 40%. Figures 2007. Turnover MEUR 590 Vessels 24

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Michael Berger / Anton van Zeelst North Sea Port Conference

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  1. RORO / freight development in Northern Europe Michael Berger / Anton van Zeelst North Sea Port Conference Head of Freight / Sales Manager Holiday Inn, Ijmuiden Scandlines GmbH 081009

  2. Who is Scandlines 20% 40% 40%

  3. Figures 2007 Turnover MEUR 590 Vessels 24 Employees 2.800 Departures 285 p. day

  4. Network 2007 10 routes (9 own) 1.35 M freight units 20.5 M passengers 4.5 M p-cars

  5. Traffic trend 2008 (selected corridors) Source: shippax *) incl. Great Belt Bridge (85%)

  6. Background – some examples of cargo flow destinations DK: stagnation Less construction  higher interests / paying off Less shopping tourism  less consumption, lower inland prices for typical products Sweden: Marginal growth only Less OEM Automotive volumes  less cargo volumes / liquidity = less trucks needed less money in the pocket = don’t buy a new car Same counts for other typical Swedish industries Baltic States: Drastic decrease of cargo via RORO / ferries Less construction  Inflation, bank ratings, drastic raising paying off Less cars purchased  bank ratings Lowered cargo rates (road)  cheap Russian diesel vs. ferry rates incl. BAF 2007 increased trailer fleets are leading to overcapacity .... Rough sea for truckers and seamen...

  7. Challenges – Opportunities - Sensitivities Economical negative growth / bank “crisis”  less consumption  less production how long will it last? RUSSIA – the miracle or the GREAT OPPORTUNITY [??] ENERGY costs (diesel + bunker oil)  to which extend can which goods pay for it?  to which extend can passengers cope?  will intermodal be the solution? … and then we will get the new MARPOL soon…

  8. Many thanks for your kind audience! www.scandlines.com

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