I tend to be a glass half full kind of guy, as even in the worst of times there tends to lie opportunity. I would not be remiss in saying there are more than a handful in the shipping community that could label conditions today “the worst of times” – simply put, as the global economy struggles to regain solid footing some companies find themselves in economic peril. But as history tells, the business world is filled with peaks and valleys, and generally it is the long-term, quality players that not only survive the downturns, but generally emerge even stronger. In attending a fair share of conferences and technical symposia throughout…