The Markets “still” buoyant The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was up 14 points and now stands at 1,440 points; the Wets with mixed feelings… John Faraclas’ midweek recap: What a…
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Developments in capital markets for shipping…
Developments in capital markets for shipping – IMIF learns secrets behind Tufton’s novel $91m deal An “alignment of the planets” enabled success in what was the first pure shipping play…
Maritime London to merge with International Maritime Industries Forum
Members of UK maritime trade promotional body Maritime London have unanimously approved a proposal to incorporate The International Maritime Industries Forum (IMIF) into the association. Established in 1975, IMIF runs…
Not a nice start for the BDI.,..
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost three points as the Supras tumbled… Geopolitics remain the same and only Tourism sends a glimpse of hope… John Faraclas’ brief daily recap: So…
Cyber Security in Action
Cyber Security in Action – IMIF hears of fight against attacks on businesses A stark warning of a new plague of technology-enabled criminal attacks on companies and individuals was delivered…
Intertanko chairman Nikos Tsakos addresses IMIF on state of the tanker sector
Operators of the global fleet of tankers have grounds for market optimism – although they should restrain any impulse to order more tonnage. This was the message from Nikos Tsakos,…
The B Atlantic case: will the Supreme Court hear an appeal?
The B Atlantic case: will the Supreme Court hear an appeal? War risk underwriters in the marine insurance market are anxiously waiting to learn if the Supreme Court will grant…
Maritime Labour Convention 2006 – Amendments
From Christodoulos G. Vassiliades & Co LLC on the latest MLC 2006 ammendments: MARITIME LABOUR CONVENTION 2006 – AMENDMENTS Following the unanimous adoption by the Special Tripartite Committee of the…
Ravi Mehrotra speaks at Foresight Shipping winter 2016 event…
Ravi Mehrotra speaks at Foresight Shipping winter 2016 event of plans to reconstitute company as a Trust, by James Brewer Foresight, one of the shipping industry’s best known groups,…
Shipping Markets catastrophic fall…amidst geopolitical chaos…
Shipping Markets catastrophic fall… amidst geopolitical chaos… will bring in total mess Our forty-fifth weekly recapitulation of the shipping markets, their respective main indices and world geopolitics affecting same in…
Capital Link’s CSR; the catch phrase for furthering the shipping saga
The 5th Capital Link Shipping & Offshore CSR Forum in London Now, what an event that was earlier today! It wasn’t just the showcasing of the Best Industry practices leading…
Where would you invest next?
Where would you invest next? Executives of Foresight Ltd offer their insights to IMIF meeting in London Shipping and offshore markets are predicted to be tough for some time to…
In with the IMIF faithful at Lazards & Co were Peter Stokes, the company’s senior advisor and head of shipping, delivered one of his best ever speeches/analysis on “Necessary Preconditions…
Jim Davis in buoyant mood at IMIF’s 39th annual dinner in London
Jim Davis in buoyant mood at International Maritime Industries Forum 39th annual dinner in London Cautious optimism that shipowners and shipbuilders have learned the lesson of the “overcapacity years” was expressed…
London International Shipping Week unveils its 2015 theme
Addressing an official LISW2015 launch event in London, Jeremy Penn, CEO of The Baltic Exchange and Chairman of the LISW Steering Group, underlined the importance of Government and industry working…
Managing Change and Empowering Success – Leadership specialist David Buffin addresses International Maritime Industries Forum Businesses have to bring everyone ‘on board’ if they are to effect meaningful change that…
Bills of lading and trade finance fraud – widespread risks spelled out…
Bills of lading and trade finance fraud – widespread risks spelled out by Pottengal Mukundan of International Chamber of Commerce, in presentation to IMIF Shipping, trading houses and banks are…
Absolute Power for British and Greek Shipping
Here is the Allaboutshipping.co.uk’s twelfth overview and recapitulation of the Shipping Markets, Events and the World’s various “situations” for 2014 with John Faraclas: With the BDI down 39 points since yesterday…
Caution for the markets as volatility is here to stay
Did I hear you say Volatility? Volatility in all fronts! The World is still on the edge and market volatility creates further uncertainty! The Allaboutshipping.co.uk’s tenth overview and recap of…
Alternative sources of debt finance for shipping…
Alternative sources of debt finance for shipping: potential ways forward outlined in IMIF talk by Simon Lew of Norton Rose Fulbright Shipping may be able to adopt financing methods favoured…
Feeding perpetual sea trial data to ships – Dr Rahim of ClassNK tells IMIF of this and other green, efficiency projects
Shipping is a world leader in the proportion of money it spends on research and development, and classification societies are at the heart of initiatives promoting better ships, Dr Abdul…
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www.allaboutshipping.co.uk brings you live some of the best and important international news from week 45 and the beginning of week 46, this Monday the 11th of November 2013, Armistice Day…
World still needs action against piracy – Jim Davis at International Maritime Industries Forum 2013 annual dinner in London
World still needs action against piracy – Jim Davis at International Maritime Industries Forum 2013 annual dinner in London Global action on the piracy menace must remain a priority despite…