Buoyant outlook

UK shipping company P&O, originally the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, has been an active participant in the leasing market for a number of years and, through its joint-venture with P&O Nedlloyd, has become one of the world's foremost container shipping companies. Now...

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Published in:Asset Finance International 2004-04, p.1
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Charters
Chief executive officers
Cook, Susan
Equity stake
Ferries
Joint ventures
Leasing
Market strategy
Operating leases
Restaurants
Shipping industry
Strategic planning
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Summary:UK shipping company P&O, originally the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company, has been an active participant in the leasing market for a number of years and, through its joint-venture with P&O Nedlloyd, has become one of the world's foremost container shipping companies. Now selling its stake in Nedlloyd, the group's principal focus is reverting to ferries. In an interview, Susan Cook, P&O's group head of specialized finance, discusses her views on shipping and what part leasing plays in the company's overall financial strategy.
ISSN:1367-8086