The Bahrain Shipping Report has been researched at source, and features latest-available data, critically analysing – and forecasting to end-2013 – international transport of dry bulk, containers and energy liquids. Each Report evaluates the global commodities and trade backdrop, alongside indepth country-specific analysis of trade prospects. The Report also provides company rankings and competitive landscapes covering leading multinational and national Shipping companies, and analysis of latest industry news, trends and regulatory developments in Bahrain.

Business Monitor International's Bahrain Shipping Report provides industry professionals and strategists, sector analysts, business investors, trade associations and regulatory bodies with independent forecasts and competitive intelligence on the Shipping industry in Bahrain.

Key Benefits of Report

• Benchmark BMI's Independent 5-year Shipping Industry Forecasts for Bahrain to test other views – a key input for successful budgeting and strategic business planning in the Bahraini Shipping market.

• Target Business Opportunities & Risks in Bahrain through our reviews of latest industry trends, regulatory changes, and major deals, projects and investments.

• Exploit Latest Competitive Intelligence & Company SWOTS on your competitors and peers through company rankings by sales, market share and ownership structure – includes multi-national and national companies.

Coverage

Executive Summary

Summary of BMI's key industry forecasts, views and trend analysis covering Shipping, major investments and projects, and significant multinational and national company developments.

SWOT Analysis

SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis of the state's business environment, shipping sector, politics and economics, which carefully evaluates the short- and medium-term issues facing the industry.

Global Trade Outlook

BMI's macroeconomic forecasts for global and regional growth in the US, Eurozone, Japan and China, alongside our commodity market forecasts for oil and LNG, grains, manufacturing, steel, automotives and the global shipping market.

Market Overview

Analysis of the capacity, terminals, equipment, facilities and planned development of the major ports in each country, including data on throughput.

Industry Forecast Scenario

Historic data series (2003-2008) and 5-year forecasts to end-2013 for all key industry and macroeconomic indicators (see list below), supported by explicit assumptions, plus analysis of key downside risks to the main forecast, including: Major port freight throughput (tonnes/teu); overall freight throughput (teu); Freight value (US$bn); Contribution to GDP (%); Sector employment ('000); import and export value by goods category – agriculture, ores and metals, iron and steel, manufactured goods, fuels (US$bn); fuel and LNG trade ('000 b/d, bcm); grains trade ('000 tonnes); autos trade (units); Nominal GDP (US$bn); Real GDP growth (%); Total imports (US$bn) and exports (US$bn); real import and export growth (%); Current account (US$bn); top trade destinations/sources (US$bn, % of total).

Competitive Landscapes and Profiles

Comparative company analyses by sales, % market share, employees, registration date and ownership structure. Company profiles include fully researched senior executives and contact details, business activity and leading products and services.