Top Ten Shipping KingPins!

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1. Xu Lirong, China Cosco Shipping Group

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Can Capt Xu leave his handprints on the ‘Avenue of Stars’ of China’s shipping history?

2. Hanjin/KDB/Korea Inc

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Hanjin bankruptcy suggests Seoul might need to rethink South Korea’s growth model

3. Robert Uggla and Søren Skou, Maersk Group

3

Two at the top of new line-up are set to steer Danish powerhouse in a new direction

4. Saadé family, CMA CGM

4

Second generation steps up as consolidation strengthens French line’s power base

5. Deputy crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi and Opec oil

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The power behind the executives holds the oil price dynamics in his hands

6. John Fredriksen, Seatankers

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The billionaire and his companies are embroiled in some serious backfoot action to ride out the tough markets and get into position for the uptick when it comes

7. John Angelicoussis, Angelicoussis Shipping Group

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Top Greek owner still believes in playing the long game

8. Aponte Family, Mediterranean Shipping Co

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Low–profile family invests heavily in cruiseships as container trades stumble

9. Michael Behrendt/Rolf Habben Jansen, Hapag-Lloyd

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When the dust finally settles, the new chief executive will be the head of the world’s fifth-largest container line

10. Eyal Ofer and sons, Zodiac Maritime

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Father and two sons have deliberately defended their brand value

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Source: Lloyds List