03 December 2008	The on-line newspaper devoted to the world of transports	07:31 GMT+1

June 11, 2003 North European shipbuilders set sail for Asia They are seeking new opportunities to ensure their survival (HELSINKI) Northern European shipmakers, having outgrown their home markets after a century of expansion, are moving full steam to Asia in their search of new opportunities to ensure their survival. After contributing to their countries' rapid industrialisation, the shipbuilders have in some ways become victims of their own success, as bigger and more efficient ships meant that demand for their services is drying up at home ...... Read more on Shipping Times Search for hotel Destination O Other destinations Check-in date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Check-out date 12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec Search on Select the subject:  All News Ports Tourism Database Aviation Trucking Index Home Page Press Review - Piazza Matteotti 1/3 - 16123 Genoa - ITALY phone: +39.010.2462122, fax: +39.010.2516768, e-mail