I want to be a giant of Hong Kong Island

Chapter 319 [Wishful thinking]

At the banquet, Wu Guangyao felt a little bit of pressure from the client introduced by Ichiro Aikawa;

That is Bao Yugang's low-cost long-term rental method, will it have a big impact on global shipping?
After thinking about it, Wu Guangyao felt that the influence was somewhat, but very limited;
First, without the full support of HSBC, Bao Yugang's fleet would have shrunk by at least half!
Second, Wu Guangyao has signed a large number of long-term contracts in Europe, America and Japan, while Pao Yugang has only entered the European and American markets this year; the market has been robbed by global shipping. No matter how cheap you are, how many orders can you get?
Thinking of this, Wu Guangyao felt relieved!
However, for the client introduced by Aikawa Ichiro, I still send Gao Ke to negotiate carefully and try to win it!
Never underestimate your opponents, especially those historically successful figures, this is Wu Guangyao's motto!

Therefore, global shipping can never have too many customers that can be won!

The order of 15 oil tankers with a deadweight of 10 tons and [-] freighters with a deadweight of [-] tons are not all built in Japan;
Even if the shipyards in Europe and America are 20% more expensive than those in Dongying, Wu Guangyao will still choose to build some freighters in Europe and America.

For example, this time, all 15 oil tankers were built in Japan, but 10 of the 8 freighters were built in Britain, the United States and France;
The main reason is that Wu Guangyao needs the human relationship over there.

Just like Ichiro Aikawa of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, European and American shipyards will also introduce some business to Global Shipping and help Global Shipping to communicate in order to win over Global Shipping.

In short, Wu Guangyao felt that it was 20% more expensive, but it was nothing;
Compared with the profit created by an oil tanker, it can only be said to be sprinkled.

Speaking of interpersonal relationships, Wu Guangyao planned to hold a special reception in Dongying this time, inviting customers of Global Shipping to communicate with each other.

The three-year memorandum of cooperation signed with old customers has expired last year;

Fortunately, everyone seems to be used to the global shipping style of doing things and has not changed much.

Then, as the boss of Global Shipping, it is natural to have a good banquet for everyone to thank you for your support.

This is also an annual thank-you meeting for old customers, and Global Shipping will present gluttonous meals and Japanese beauties to these old customers.

The location of the reception was found by Gao Ke, the person in charge of Global Shipping Dongying, which was found by Wu Guangyao. It was a hotel operating in the suburbs of Tokyo;

The special feature is that there are many beauties and talented geisha. It is a courtyard hotel frequented by Japanese politicians and wealthy businessmen.

"Mr. Wu, long time no see! I thought you were focusing on the electrical industry now?" Nozawa Sho and Wu Guangyao made a familiar joke as soon as they met.

It's not necessarily a joke. In the past one or two years, Lenovo Electric has continued to make efforts, firmly occupying the third place in Dongying's electrical appliance industry, second only to Panasonic and Sharp.

"Haha, Mr. Nozawa, you are wrong to blame me! My presence in Lenovo Electric is very low, and even many middle-level cadres don't know me. I am like an investor. Of course, I am happy to be such a investors."

Unlike other industries, Wu Guangyao will deliberately downplay his influence in front of the public in Lenovo's electrical business;
In the past few years, he has never appeared in front of the public as the boss of Lenovo Appliances, and has packaged Lenovo Appliances as an electrical appliance company in Japan;

However, it is different internally. Wu Guangyao will subdue all the executives; the middle management must also report to Wu Guangyao and follow Wu Guangyao's teachings. Wu Guangyao's signature is also required for posting.

To put it simply, it is like Chinese people in later generations do not know that companies such as Arowana, Zhonghua Toothpaste, and Master Kong are owned by foreigners.

The two had just chatted a few words, and guests came one after another, and Wu Guangyao greeted them warmly.

There are a total of 22 customers, both large and small, but they have one thing in common, that is, they are all regular and loyal customers of Global Shipping.

After sitting down, a mother, Sang, walked up to Gao Ke and asked about it; Gao Ke was the host and arranger of the banquet, and Wu Guangyao is a person of great status after all, so it is not acceptable to do such things.

Gao Ke took a look at everyone, then signaled to Mama-san to start, and then a group of girls filed in, dazzled.

Wu Guangyao signaled everyone to choose first, and he could choose last. Anyway, Wu Guangyao doesn't know how to play for real.

Then, Wu Guangyao talked about the opening remarks, igniting the atmosphere: "Everyone, this banquet is to thank you for continuing to support our global shipping in the past year. In summary, people who treat others with sincerity will treat me with sincerity .Global Shipping builds ships in Dongying, and Global Shipping gives Dongying customers preferential treatment and long-term contracts. I believe Dongying customers will also choose us. Finally, a toast to our friendship!"

Everyone gave applause. From everyone's point of view, they are quite satisfied with each other after cooperating for so long, which is worthy of applause!

Next, geisha with white faces came in and performed the favorite show of Japanese people, while everyone chatted while watching.

"Global shipping is very popular in Europe and the United States!" Sato opened up a topic, but there may be something in the words.

"Global shipping is very popular in the world, mainly because of our sailing technology, management on board, the number of seafarers, and the price that customers are most concerned about. We can say that we have achieved everyone's unanimous approval. Mr. Sato cooperated with us Isn't it the best proof?" Wu Guangyao answered freely.

Wu Guangyao actually knew in his heart that what Sato was worried about was that Wu Guangyao focused on European and American customers while ignoring the Japanese customers.

After all, the price of Dongying may not be as beautiful as that of Europe and the United States. Greek ship tycoons like Onassis and Niagos simply look down on Dongying's market.

"That's right, after so many years of cooperation, Global Shipping can't treat us old customers badly!"

"Mr. Sato was joking. I have always treated my customers equally, and I am even more sincere towards my friends in Dongying. Therefore, Mr. Sato, please rest assured that Dongying's market is still our main market for global shipping, and we will continue to invest in new ships in the future. "

"Okay, Mr. Wu is really our good friend, come and drink!"

Seeing the young girl in the room being manipulated recklessly in the hands of a group of old men, Wu Guangyao felt a little emotional in his heart.

During World War II in Japan, a large number of men died in battle.

The wives of these men became widows, and naturally many of them became the playthings of the surviving men; the better ones could find an American soldier, be a temporary couple for a few years, and get a lot of money; A man's plaything, and a lot of men's playthings.

More than ten years have passed, and the causal relationship has not spared the descendants of these warmongers; the daughters of these men have a high chance of becoming men's playthings because they have no support in their families.

So, it's just self-inflicted!

Shell Petroleum Company was formed by the merger of British Shell Shipping and Trading Company and Royal Dutch Petroleum Company; there are six oil tankers of 6 tons in the oil tankers leased by Global Shipping, with a total load capacity of 30 tons.

On this day, Ethol, the person in charge of Shell, met an Asian man, but it was Bao Yugang.

It turned out that Bao Yu just saw that Europe and the United States entered the 60s, the industry was booming, and he felt that the oil in the Middle East must be their hot commodity;

Then I just entered the European and American markets and rented the ships to major oil companies in the United States and the United States to obtain higher profits.

Bao Yugang started to get involved in the shipping industry in 1955. Most of the ships he operated were bulk carriers with small tonnage;
In addition, he is rented to Dongying users for a long time, the rent is not high, and the money he makes is very limited.

Although it is beneficial to bank loans, it restricts the development of the fleet;

Six years have passed, and Bao Yugang is still an unknown junior in the shipping industry, with a total deadweight of only 20 tons.

Therefore, how could Bao Yugang, who has great ambitions, be willing to continue like this!
"Mr. Ethol, hello! I am Bao Yugang, the shipowner of Hong Kong Island, and I want to provide oil tankers for your Shell Company." Bao Yugang did not spare any space to promote his shipping company.

Ethol was taken aback for a moment, but he didn't expect that the Chinese shipowner came to him to sell himself!
However, oil companies and other tenants in Europe and the United States generally only believe in big ship owners like Wu Guangyao, Onassis, and Niagos, and are dismissive of other Chinese ship owners, especially unknown ones like Bao Yugang. It is said that the later generations; they generally believe that the ships of other Chinese ship owners are old, poorly managed, and in poor technical condition.

"I'm sorry! Mr. Bao, we don't lease old ships." Esauer said, because he didn't believe that Bao Yugang had a new oil tanker, so he found a reason to reject it.

Bao Yugang naturally refused to give up, because he was the kind of person who would not give up easily when he saw his goal.

"Mr. Essel, I can buy a new oil tanker right away, please consider us." Bao Yugang continued to lobby.

In fact, Bao Yugang doesn't even have an old oil tanker, because Bao Yugang's habit is to find a tenant first, and then order a new one.

It is conceivable how a world-renowned oil company could trust a small shipping company that doesn't even have tankers.

"After your new oil tanker has an outline, let's talk about it!" Ethol obviously didn't say anything dead, but generally speaking, he didn't trust Bao Yugang at all, and these words were just excuses.

However, Bao Yugang was different after hearing this. He felt that his chances were great, so he decided to adjust his strategy, first to buy oil tankers, and then to negotiate with European and American oil companies.

"Okay! Thank you Mr. Ethol for your reception. I will order a new oil tanker as soon as possible and come to your company for a meeting!" Bao Yugang still couldn't see any disappointment, but said confidently.

Ethol was taken aback for a moment, he didn't expect Bao Yugang to have such a good manner, and he immediately had a good impression of him!
After walking out of the Shell Oil Company, Bao Yu just weighed his wallet, and felt that it was still possible to buy four small oil tankers of 1.5 tons with a loan.

As long as he has a boat, he will come to Europe and the United States to lobby again. I believe there is a great chance. This is what Bao Yu thought when he just returned home!

(End of this chapter)