Chapter 2480

The split expansion strategy adopted by Haihan was completely different from any other Han regime in history. The emphasis on sea control can be regarded as the first in history. In addition to having a powerful naval fleet, the shipping system throughout East Asia is also regarded as

An important part of Haihan's sea power.

Industrial progress led to the rapid improvement of shipbuilding technology, and the development of many overseas colonial areas brought greater demand for freight. Large cargo sailing ships with a displacement of more than 1,500 tons began to become standard equipment on popular routes during this period.

.Strong shipping companies have invested heavily in purchasing large cargo ships to enhance their profitability on long-distance routes.

Such transportation needs in turn stimulated the development of the shipbuilding industry. According to statistics at the end of 1648, there were as many as 74 large and small shipyards in the area under Haihan, of which nearly a quarter

It has the technical capability to build thousand-ton sailing ships.

At this time, there were more than 200 shipping companies and shipping companies registered and operating with the Ministry of Commerce. These institutions were like small blood vessels in a huge body, responsible for transporting the materials needed to various places in Haihan.

and personnel transportation in place.

However, as more and more people and funds pour into the shipping industry, the competitive pressure in this industry is also growing rapidly. Especially in various large trading ports along the coast of East Asia, Haihan Shipping Organizations have almost occupied the maritime shipping industry.

The dominant position in the market and external competition are gradually evolving into a situation of involution.

However, the Ministry of Transport and the Ministry of Commerce are still very optimistic about the development prospects of the maritime industry. Officials believe that the development speed of Haihan is enough to create a larger maritime market, and the demand for transportation capacity will not reach the upper limit in the short term. As long as the transportation capacity can be reasonably allocated

, expand the scope of business, the shipping industry still has great room for development.

Yu Feng and Liang Liping were naturally much more knowledgeable than their counterparts in this era. Although they started running the boat shop a little later, they seized a rare opportunity in the initial stage and successfully monopolized it through targeted business methods.

Exclusive transportation business for overseas oil fields.

However, the operations of Yu's Shipping Company will not be limited to this industry. The couple's views are consistent with the official view. They believe that expanding the scope of business is the way to develop, especially those that have not yet been targeted by major shipping companies, but will be in the future.

Areas with excellent development prospects should be laid out in advance so that they can take the lead in the long-term competition in the future.

In the couple's view, Sumatra is just such an area. The Sunda Strait and the Strait of Malacca, the most important sea lanes connecting the eastern and western worlds, are located at the southeastern end and northeastern direction of Sumatra Island respectively. Although this area is currently

The level of development is still quite low and there is not much shipping demand, but it will definitely become one of the busiest waterways in the world in the future.

Western colonists paid much more attention to these two key waterways than Eastern countries. Portugal and the Netherlands had already built Malacca City and Batavia City respectively near the two waterways to realize the control of these key waterways.

Control. Although Haihan has also built several colonial settlements in this area, because it is far away from the mainland and there are no high-value specialties, the degree of development has not been ideal. There is not much demand for shipping, so naturally there is nothing

The shipping company is willing to invest here.

The machinery factory run by Yu Feng has now switched to the production of internal combustion engines, generators and other power equipment, and the development and application of engines are closely related to petrochemical projects. He basically learned the relevant information about the development of the Dumai Oilfield project at the first time

The couple both believed that this was an excellent opportunity for their shipping company to enter this area, so they decisively invested heavily and took the initiative to undertake the business of transporting various petrochemical equipment to the area in the early stages of project development, and promised to set up a fixed

routes to meet local future freight needs.

The shipping company has invested heavily in this route. It probably won't make much money just by transporting petrochemical equipment and products. It may even have to pay back to this route to maintain operations, but it has gained the Star Island Colony in this way.

friendship and give special treatment to the shipping company.

What Yu's Shipping Company received was not only the exclusive right to use the cargo terminal in Dumai area and an official office, but also the permission to dock and engage in business activities at all ports under the jurisdiction of the Sing Tao Colonial Area, and

The Colonial Zone Management Committee is the only one with the qualification to designate an official material carrier. Even among the more than 200 shipping peers across the country, this is a rare special treatment.

Of course, being able to grant such special treatment was not just because Yu's Shipping Company took the initiative to extend an olive branch. Luo Jie and Tan Juren actually had other plans. They hoped that through this kind of cooperation in the trade field, they could cooperate with

Yu Feng established a good personal relationship and then purchased products from the machinery factory under Yu Feng's name.

Due to limited production capacity, the engines, generators and other equipment produced by Yu Feng's machinery factory can basically only meet local needs. Overseas colonial areas can only apply for quotas by reporting to the Executive Committee, and only after success can they be eligible.

Purchase. And even if you sign a purchase contract, you still have to wait for a long time. It is normal for the delivery time to be more than half a year.

The Star Island Colony is far away from the mainland and lacks convincing production demand, so it is naturally difficult to apply for many quotas. Roger wants to replace his warships with more advanced marine engines to improve combat effectiveness, and Tan Juren hopes to introduce generators.

Promoting the local industrialization process has been difficult to achieve before. But if Yu Feng is willing to provide some help in this regard, it will be much easier to realize these wishes.

It is out of such considerations that the Sing Tao Colonial Zone provides excellent operating conditions for Yu's Shipping Company, and Yu Feng reciprocates the favor, confirming that he will provide dozens of shipping machines to the Sing Tao Colonial Zone in the next two years.

We will provide the necessary engines and generators, and send technicians to assist with installation and debugging, and will also provide training for operators.

But regarding the plan proposed by the Sing Tao Colonial Zone to build a branch factory to produce machinery and equipment in Sumatra, Yu Feng did not give the answer that Roger and Tan Juren wanted.

Although Tian Yeyou said that the distribution of mineral deposits in the area is enough to support a new industrial base, Yu Feng's view is not so optimistic.

As a necessary fuel for industrial construction, although there are coal mines in Sumatra with considerable reserves, according to existing data, most of them are located in the inland mountainous areas in the center of the island. Transportation is extremely inconvenient, and low-heat coal with poor quality accounts for nearly

Half. In addition, there are too few iron ores in this area and the mining value is low, which is also a major factor restricting industrial development.

Of course, coal and iron can be imported from outside, but the cost of use is too high, and the industrial products here have no advantage at all. It is better to order them directly from China. As for the production of high-end equipment such as engines and generators, it will also involve

Regarding the issue of technical confidentiality, neither the Executive Committee nor the Ministry of Industry will agree to transfer the production process overseas.
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