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HARBINGER

The Monthly Newsletter of Al-Rashed International Shipping Co.

CEO'S OUTLOOK
WHAT'S INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Mr. Ravi Varrier

The New Year bestows upon us new opportunities and endless possibilities. Message from the CFO
Kuwait through the
With the Sino-American ties at loggerheads, the Brexit moving to uncertainty Looking Glass
overcapacity, depressed freight rates, economic slowdowns, technological
disruptions and multi billion-dollar spikes in operating costs from an Iraq Musings
International Maritime Organization mandate that carriers reduce their Did you know?
sulphur dioxide emissions. things are going to look interesting in 2019 for the Potpourri
maritime industry.
Footnotes
Kuwait market too would be affected by the ripples of this effect. However,
with the local market being supportive, no major headwinds and tailwinds
are expected, making the market stable and supportive for growth.

Wishing you all an amazing New Year!!