발틱 국제선박/해운거래소의 역사적 발전 과정이 우리나라에 주는 시사점

Implications of Historical Development Process of the Baltic International Ship and Maritime Exchange

The Baltic Exchange is the oldest and the most powerful center of the world shipping industry since the 18th century. Although lots of countries and cities are trying to duplicate this unique exchange, so far it has not been successful. This paper will analyze the historical development process of the Baltic Exchange and suggest some implications for those who want to use this exchange as a benchmark. The results of the historical analysis suggest that the Baltic Exchange has been very sensitive to adapt itself to the changes of the business environment. secondly the exchange is not a place for only the shipping industry, but a place for negotiation and information-sharing among various other related business actors, such as merchants, shipping brokers, and ship owners.