Shipping Containers As Investments. Good? Bad? Investing in Shipping Containers? If you have investments in banks, you know how low the returns are currently. Just a percent or two which is very disheartening. And it may get worse. So you are most likely looking for a new option. An unusual and potentially lucrative investment is shipping containers that literally move the world from place to place. The projected returns are up to 12% which would be amazing but may be too good to be true. Shipping Container Investing Basics The … [Read more...] about Shipping Containers As Investments. Good? Bad?
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Threats and Challenges to Global Container Port Trends
Threats and Challenges to Global Container Port Trends Expert analysis of future global seaborne trade projections is mixed and reflects both pessimistic and optimistic expectations. Although regional trade quantities remain strong, global trends present a more uncertain future. Trends within the shipping and container port industries present their own internal challenges, while budding geopolitical risks threaten the industry externally. The Case for Optimism If the optimists are to be believed, then global trade patterns are … [Read more...] about Threats and Challenges to Global Container Port Trends
5 Countries Worthy of Investment
Some stock market experts think that there are limited opportunities for growth among American companies. But at the same time they believe that there are promising opportunities for investing in foreign companies, especially for American investors who currently have limited exposure to such companies. When considering investing in companies overseas, there are a number of factors to look at when trying to determine growth potential. These factors include the economic and political conditions of the country as well as the country's … [Read more...] about 5 Countries Worthy of Investment
Fossil Fuels Will Be A Losing Investment
If you're thinking of investing in fossil fuels, you might want to reconsider. They're no longer the stable, growing investment that they used to be. The World Is Moving On To Green Energy The burning of fossil fuels is bad for the environment, and there are concerns that carbon emissions could cause dangerous changes in the global climate. Solar and wind power are becoming quite common, and heat pumps are likely to take center stage as well. Furthermore, solar and wind power is likely to become more economical than fossil fuels due to … [Read more...] about Fossil Fuels Will Be A Losing Investment
15 Under The Radar Impact Investing Trends
The impact investing world is full of different thoughts and ideas. Some of these ideas may be foreign to you because they are developing in places that you may not be aware of. Here is a look at some impact investing trends that you may not be familiar with. Stephanie Gripne (Impact Finance Center CEO) Gripne believes that investors may start looking at real solutions instead of fictitious ones. That should create new investment opportunities. Gripne is imaging different roles for investors across multiple returns. Dave … [Read more...] about 15 Under The Radar Impact Investing Trends