Welcome to HFW's 'Shipping Insight: Who Rules the Waves?' report which is the first in a series of four publications focussing on a range of issues critical to the shipping industry in 2017. There have been a number of global economic challenges in the past year which have naturally impacted shipping, but many commentators are now identifying signs of financial recovery, with freight rates nudging up. As the industry takes stock, this report looks at whether London will continue to lead in maritime banking, broking, insurance and law and covers the rise of new maritime legal hubs. Please view the full report here.
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