B&S appears in the last edition (March 2010, Bonded edition) of ‘The Ship Supplier’. The article, “Defeat is not an option”, focuses on the economical situation within the shipping industry and how the industry deals with these developments.
'The Ship Supplier' magazine is the leading publication for the global ship supply industry. It is also the official publication of ISSA - The International Ship Suppliers & Services Association.
Global services, economies of scale, efficient logistics systems and operations, prompt local service and unrivalled attention to customer needs are all key elements in the supply of parts and provisions to ships. And these are exactly what customers require in such demanding times, as the economic recession continues to ravage the maritime landscape. Parts – from ropes, charts, lubricants to a host of other items – are everyday necessities. But, in this era of global economic malaise, tighter purse strings and healthier lifestyles, what can be said of the bonded goods industry and the fortunes of those who provide such services? A common theme ‘times are hard and revenue is down’ resonates throughout the industry, but most insist that those with the fundamentals in place will emerge from the recession fitter and stronger, and in better condition to serve the industry. (…)Dutch wholesale and global distribution giant B&S, meanwhile, sees the faintest signs of green shoots (...).-
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