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The Two Declines of Swedish Shipping

In: Global Shipping in Small Nations

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  • René Taudal Poulsen

    (University of Southern Denmark)

  • Hans Sjögren

    (Linköping University
    Stockholm School of Economics)

  • Thomas Taro Lennerfors

    (Centre for Business Information Ethics
    Meiji University)

Abstract

Over the last five decades the structure of the shipping industry has changed dramatically, and in this process numerous players and countries have declined, while others have prospered. Sweden, once home to vibrant shipping and shipbuilding industries, is a prime example of a maritime centre in decline. In 1960 Swedish shipping companies controlled approximately 2.9 per cent of the world fleet, but after 1973 the Swedish position was heavily eroded. By 2010 the figure was well below 1 per cent, and the Swedish industry itself currently anticipates a further decline (Sveriges Redareförening, 2010). A comparison of the structure of the industry in the late 1950s with the 2010 situation clearly demonstrates the magnitude of the decline.

Suggested Citation

  • René Taudal Poulsen & Hans Sjögren & Thomas Taro Lennerfors, 2012. "The Two Declines of Swedish Shipping," Palgrave Macmillan Books, in: Stig Tenold & Martin Jes Iversen & Even Lange (ed.), Global Shipping in Small Nations, chapter 4, pages 100-128, Palgrave Macmillan.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palchp:978-0-230-36352-6_4
    DOI: 10.1057/9780230363526_4
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