Chapter 188 The Start of Changxing Shipping
Afterwards, everyone gathered again, and the novelty of a ship was almost gone.
Sun Zhiwei asked again: "Yang Sheng, this ship is now called the Wilson. If it is changed to the Hong Kong flag, does it need to be changed to a Chinese name?"
"Yes." Yang Wendong He nodded and said: "Let's call it Shun'an, as long as it goes smoothly and safely."
Originally, he also wanted to use the word "gold". Everyone likes this word, but Bao Yugang has already used, so I can only change the word.
"Okay." Sun Zhiwei agreed.
The cargo ship Shun'an then set off again and went to Huangpu Shipyard for maintenance.
A week later, after a detailed inspection and no major problems were found, Yang Wendong ordered Standard Chartered Bank to pay the balance and conclude a deal with Europe.
At this point, the first cargo ship under the Changxing Shipping Company officially settled in, and immediately left the Huangpu Dock and headed for the Wharf Wharf.
A position has been prepared at the dock for a long time. When the ship arrived, hundreds of workers began to desperately move the goods into the cabin.
The next morning, after a day and night of hard work, 66,000 suitcases were successfully loaded onto the freighter, and then the journey to the United States began.
In an office of Wharf Terminal Company, Yang Wendong looked at the statistical data on a piece of paper and said: "It took 28 hours to move them all. This speed is really fast."
An Yongqiang, who was sitting next to him, also said: "Yes, Yang Sheng, I have worked at the dock for more than 20 years and I have never seen such a fast loading speed. .
Your goods are lighter and more organized, so the workers can move them quickly. Plus, you have given the workers extra benefits, so they will naturally work harder. ”
"It's just a few meat buns." Yang Wendong smiled. In order to make the porters work harder, he asked people from Changxing Industrial to bring more meat buns.
Just these meat buns have made many workers more energetic. The suitcases themselves are much lighter than other goods, so the loading speed is naturally faster.
An Yong smiled and said: "A few meat buns can save them money for a meal. Some other bosses are reluctant to spend this money."
"Well, In the future, when my goods are shipped, they will be there." Yang Wendong doesn't care about these buns. Anyway, Changxing Industrial is making them every day, which is nothing more than two extra labors and a little money for flour and meat.
"Okay, then I will also arrange for a group of people who work the hardest." An Yongqiang agreed.
After the meeting, Yang Wendong and Wei Zetao saw that nothing happened, so they said goodbye and left.
On the way:
Wei Zetao said: "Yang Sheng, according to what Sun Sheng said, if the ship speed is accelerated, it will take almost 3 weeks to reach Los Angeles. 3M has also said hello at the Los Angeles port and will arrive at the fastest speed. Unloading;
Then our people have purchased more than 8,000 tons of plastic particles in Los Angeles and will follow the cargo ship back directly. In this way, at least in the short term, we no longer have to be restricted by the local foreign trade. company."
"Okay." Yang Wendong nodded and asked: "How about buying plastic particles in the United States and shipping them back, compared with other trading companies?"
"It's still a little cheaper, but the difference is not big." Wei Zetao said: "It's mainly because we don't purchase directly from American factories;
The local dealers in the United States also have to make money. This is the result of our own low transportation costs. Otherwise, if we find other ships to ship them back, we will suffer even more losses. "
Yang Wendong frowned and asked: "Can't you buy thousands of tons directly from the factory? And we will continue to purchase in the future. "
Wei Zetao explained: "No, these factories in the United States have their own dealers in each region, and there should be an exclusive agreement between them.
Our purchase volume is indeed not small, but they will not agree unless we sign a long-term purchase agreement specifically for export to Hong Kong.
But we only make a few purchases, and we will still consider Wanwan after next year. ”
"Well." Yang Wendong asked again: "What about Japan? Their prices should be much cheaper, right?"
Wei Zetao said: "No, although Japan also has plastic factories, its demand is greater. They are still importing it themselves, so the price is a bit more expensive than in the United States.
But the advantage is that the shipping cost is low and the shipping time is very short. Overall, it is not bad. It’s almost the same as shipping back to the United States, but our only ship can only go to the United States.”
“The ship will still expand, but it may not be as fast as the other side of the bay.” Yang Wendong asked again. Said: "It's best to purchase from Wanwan as soon as possible, and then decorate the ship with other things for the return trip.
How is the negotiation with Wang Yongqing?"
Even in the container era of the previous life, transportation costs were very important for industrial products. Only when many industrial zones were gathered together could they achieve the strongest industrial production results.
Not to mention this era, the cost of shipping is frighteningly high, and the cost of communication is the same. When Hong Kong is unable to produce raw materials for plastic particles, counting on the Bay Wan next door is the most suitable, especially for other people. In history, plastic industry giants like Formosa Plastics will be born.
Wei Zetao replied: "At present, our people have entrusted a third-party agency to conduct a comprehensive financial audit of Fu Mao. Basically, there are no major problems. Some minor problems may also be real problems. They are not concealed by Fu Mao intentionally. , they may not have known it before."
Yang Wendong said with a smile: "That's good, We can also take this opportunity to sort out the various problems of their company."
"Yes." Wei Zetao said again: "According to our estimates, Wang Yongqing values his company at US$2 million. It's almost the same. He is willing to sell 20% of the shares, which means we need to pay US$400,000.
But his idea is that these funds should also go into the company's account and be used as the cost of the second phase of development, so we need to contribute a total of US$500,000. ”
“Okay, no problem. Yang Wendong agreed and said: "In the name of Changxing Industrial, if you invest in Fumao, you will get 20% of the shares." ”
If Wang Yongqing gives up 20% of his shares and gets 400,000 US dollars and puts it in his own account, then Changxing Industrial only needs to pay 400,000 US dollars;
But if the funds are deposited into the company’s account, , which is equivalent to owning 80% of the shares Under this circumstance, he injected another US$400,000 into the company. Later, Changxing Industrial, which owned 20% of the shares, naturally needed to invest US$100,000.
"Okay, let's talk about it and repay it appropriately. Check the price, and if possible, prepare to sign a contract. "Wei Zetao said happily.
Being able to find a stable and close-range main material supplier for Changxing Industrial is also a very successful event for Changxing Industrial. Yang Wendong asked again: "Is there no problem with funds?"
Wei Zetao smiled and said: "Don't worry, Yang Sheng, there is no problem. The second phase of post-it notes has been produced normally. Now one month's The net profit can exceed 1.5 million Hong Kong dollars.
Although the suitcase has only been on the market for a few months, it has already made more than 200,000 Hong Kong dollars in profit in a month. If the US market is successfully developed, it is likely to exceed convenience. Sticky hooks and spin mops are a little less expensive, but they can easily cost hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars a month, and the market has not yet been fully developed. ”
"Well, okay." Yang Wendong nodded and said, "Have all the previous loans of Changxing Industrial been paid off?"
Several of his products are actually pirated. This problem is basically No solution.
However, even if there are piracy, the factory itself has strong profitability, and the dealers we are looking for are also quite capable, so the profits are still very generous.
"Yes, all the funds from Liao Chuangxing and Hang Seng Bank have been repaid." Wei Zetao said: "Recently, the two of them wanted me to borrow more, but after calculation, there is no need.
When it comes to plastic products, we basically outsource them. Even if we need to form joint ventures with suppliers, we can’t spend too much money at the moment. Our own funds are enough.”
"Okay, from now on, Changxing Industrial will be the cash cow of the entire group." Yang Wendong said with a smile: "A large company needs an industry that can have huge profitability no matter what the situation, and you have it now.< br>
From now on, I will need to rely on you for my expansion in the real estate and shipping markets.”
The real estate and shipping industries have greater potential than the current factory, but development also takes time. Yes, funds are still needed.
The current huge profits of Changxing Industrial can fully support itself to enter these two most profitable fields in the future.
"Yang Sheng is joking, we are all your subordinates, and we should support other industries." Wei Zetao said again.
Yang Wendong nodded and said: 'Well, for now, you still have to cooperate with Changxing Shipping to expand the fleet as soon as possible so that the products can be transported out. Otherwise, it will be a pity to be stuck in Hong Kong. ’
The current situation reminds Yang Wendong of BYD in his previous life. The products were good enough and very popular abroad. However, in the early years, there were no ro-ro ships, so cars could not be transported.
Wei Zetao said: "Okay, in addition, as the general manager of the shipping company, we have selected a suitable person.
He is a deputy general manager of Wheelock Shipping, a headhunter We are already discussing with him.”
“Wheelock Shipping?” Yang Wendong nodded. Among the current Hong Kong shipping companies, Wheelock is definitely the first.
Although Sun Zhiwei is the first employee of Changxing Shipping, he is only a captain after all, and his education is not high. Managing the shipping company is another matter, so another person needs to be recruited.
Wei Zetao nodded and said: "Yes, I think the conditions are pretty good, so I'm going to ask her out to meet. Yang Sheng, do you want to go too?"
"Go." Yang Wendong He nodded and said: "In the short term, our ships will serve Changxing Industrial, but in the future, when the scale becomes large, we will still have to do normal business."
The shipping industry, at least before the 1980s, was as large as it was before. It is very large, even higher than the real estate in Hong Kong, and the shipping tycoon has a strong influence.
A batch of ship orders can bring a country’s ministers to Hong Kong for negotiation. With this kind of influence, it is impossible to use real estate in Hong Kong.
"Okay, then I will notify you after I arrange the time." Wei Zetao said.
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On the third day, Yang Wendong met with the deputy general manager of Wheelock Shipping: Zheng Yuhua.
This is a female employee who has been able to reach the top of a British-owned company like Wheelock. If it were not for the fact that there are no Chinese at the top of Guilao Company, then she is very likely to become Wheelock General Manager of Feng Shipping.
After the interview, Yang Wendong was also very satisfied, and the conversation was very pleasant. Finally, Zheng Yuhua joined the company.
Yang Wendong said: "Ms. Zheng, welcome to join Changxing Industrial."
"Yang Sheng, I am honored too." Zheng Yuhua said with a smile.
Yang Wendong added: "Next, I am going to purchase a batch of World War II freighters from the United States. This matter will be the first important thing after you join the job."
< br>"Understood." Zheng Yuhua promised: "I will contact people in the United States to check the information. If necessary, I will go there in person."
"Okay." Yang Wendong nodded. Head, then said: "The same goes for company personnel. You can't buy a boat but no one can drive it. You must be prepared in advance."
Zheng Yuhua said with a smile: "Okay, I will recruit people as soon as possible. In our industry, we all know the captain and first mate.
And I am also a manager, and I went to the United States to see ships. Regardless of the quality, it still depends on the captain, first mate or shipping engineer."
"Okay, let's do it simultaneously." Yang Wendong nodded.
Changxing Shipping has officially started.
……
A new 10,000-ton cargo ship suddenly appeared in Hong Kong and was registered in Hong Kong, which naturally attracted media attention.
Many media outlets have also followed up and discovered that it turns out that the sticky note king has entered the shipping market.
So, it was revealed through newspapers.
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