The next BMW you order make take longer to get here

DrGP · 01-24-2008, 11:48 AM

Just read an article about freighters using a form of sail to help cut down fuel usage. I don't think that will become the new rage but the article also suggested that shipping companies were going to institute some new cost saving measures. First and foremost, they will save the most fuel BY GOING SLOWER! As fuel costs continue to escalate, companies will be looking at ways to save money wherever they can. On a similar note, I received an email from Royal Caribbean cruses last year. It basically said that they were adding a $5/day surcharge/ passenger to cover increases in fuel costs.

Rimola · 01-24-2008, 12:08 PM

interesting point and i could see the logic behind it

Last E92 M3 · 01-24-2008, 01:42 PM

...4 months of waiting ftl?

SoYank · 01-24-2008, 04:51 PM

I wonder if the extra labor costs associated with a longer duration crossing will outweigh the fuel cost savings.

rrandyy · 01-24-2008, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by SoYank

I wonder if the extra labor costs associated with a longer duration crossing will outweigh the fuel cost savings.

And less trips. Thats why you've never seen a taxi driver go slowly...

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DrGP Lieutenant Colonel 137 Rep 1,914 Posts Drives: Sapphire 335i coupe Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SE, PA iTrader: (0)	The next BMW you order make take longer to get here Just read an article about freighters using a form of sail to help cut down fuel usage. I don't think that will become the new rage but the article also suggested that shipping companies were going to institute some new cost saving measures. First and foremost, they will save the most fuel BY GOING SLOWER! As fuel costs continue to escalate, companies will be looking at ways to save money wherever they can. On a similar note, I received an email from Royal Caribbean cruses last year. It basically said that they were adding a $5/day surcharge/ passenger to cover increases in fuel costs.
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