TSC Annual Report 2024 final - Flipbook - Page 12
Managing Director
Chairman’s
report Report
A year of
utilising the
full potential
of the team
Peter Claesson, Chairman,
The Swedish Club
The global shipping industry continues to be
shaped by geopolitical, environmental, regulatory,
and economic factors. These forces in昀氀uence
shipping routes, freight rates, market conditions,
and investment decisions. While most shipowners
remain in good 昀椀nancial health, the industry faces
ongoing challenges—trade tariffs, fast-changing
geopolitical landscapes, evolving sanctions, and
the complexities of decarbonisation. Shipping
remains at the centre of global affairs, requiring
constant adaptation.
However, this is not a pessimistic outlook. The industry
has a long history of resilience, responding swiftly to
change. Whether safeguarding seafarers and vessels
from piracy and conflict or navigating major global
disruptions like the COVID-19 pandemic and recent
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea, shipping has consistently
adapted. In fact, these challenges have only strengthened
the industry’s ability to evolve and remain competitive.
The Swedish Club’s Role and Strategic Direction
How do these global developments shape The Swedish
Club’s priorities and performance? As a mutual, our
mission is to serve our members in the best way
possible. When I became Chairman in 2023, I saw that
the Club was already operating at the highest standards.
Yet I posed key questions: What should we do more of?
What should we do less of? How do we energise the
organisation? And how must we adapt to the future?
Since then, I have worked closely with Managing Director
Thomas Nordberg, engaging in detailed discussions and
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