Since autumn 2024, the share of UK manufacturers worried that cyber attacks will hit their supply chains has risen almost sixfold, and wholesalers and retailers are more than five times…
Special Surveys
Uni of Warwick study finds Finance & Insurance professionals among those most likely to pay for their own AI assistant
Ranked: UK occupations most likely to pay for their own AI assistant From IT professionals and teachers to musicians and fitness instructors: new research by the University of Warwick ranks…
Maritime SheEO and The Seafarers’ Charity launch industry-first survey of women maritime pilots
Announced at the 2026 Maritime SheEO conference, the survey will build a much-needed evidence base to guide practical recommendations for the industry, regulators and support services. Mumbai, 27 October 2026:Maritime…
Third Women in Transport Equity Index survey opens to employers across the industry
(19 October 2026) – Rail, bus, maritime, road and logistics employers urged to contribute before the November deadline. Women in Transport has opened its third Equity Index survey and is…
World Sailing Oceanic and Offshore Committee to seek views of offshore community on technology in offshore sailing
The World Sailing Oceanic and Offshore Committee (OOC) is to undertake a global survey of the offshore racing community to seek views on the impact on the sport of developing…
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has launched a global survey to assess the implementation and use of Maritime Single Windows (MSWs), inviting feedback from organizations and individuals involved in maritime…
I normally write about cross-industry trends and leadership challenges. This week, I am departing from that mission to write about football. In preparation for the FIFA World Cup final between…
Europe is facing an investment crunch. Nearly two years ago, the Draghi Report called for an extra €800 billion investment annually to fund innovation across critical sectors and to help…
Young people see a bright future for coastal Britain – but say more opportunities are needed to persuade them to stay
Young people living in Britain’s coastal communities believe their towns and cities have significant economic potential, but many fear a lack of opportunity could force them to build their futures…
In my conversations with leaders, I often hear a similar story: the number of items on their agenda keeps expanding, but not the hours needed to address them. The role…
LR warns fatigue, inconsistent leadership and reluctance to speak are driving yacht safety risk
The survey results highlight both the strengths and areas for improvement in the safety culture of the yacht industry. Inconsistent leadership and variable safety priorities, along with indications that formal…
Tara Irwin, senior ESG analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The gender investment gap remains persistent. The latest FCA Financial Lives Survey shows UK men are more than one and a half times…
Final update for The 100 Top Women in Shipping by www.allaboutshipping.co.uk for 2025.Includes Ballot paper!
by Anny Zade Good Day, Good evening and Happy New Year yet again to all everywhere in Planet Ocean! Pursuant to our last update on the 11 January 2026 at…
Figures from a survey of 2,000 people by Opinium for HL in October 2025. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “By the time we’re just one week into…
Figures from a survey of 2,000 people by Opinium for Hargreaves Lansdown, October 2025. Respondents could give more than one answer. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The…
The Department for Levelling up Communities and Housing has published the initial findings of the 2024/25 English Housing Survey on demographics and household resilience: Chapters for English Housing Survey 2024 to…
London’s Christmas Shops in historic department stores are open — and we couldn’t wait to visit them
by Arietta Pouliou* The promise of festive splendour is once again fulfilled this year, heightening the anticipation for Christmas day. While in Greece summer months are devoted to beach days…
Survey highlights uneven but advancing decarbonization in Eastern Mediterranean shipping
The region’s shipping community is increasingly aware of the need to cut emissions and is taking steps towards decarbonization. While progress is uneven, responses from shipping companies, ports, suppliers, and…
Persistent gaps in risk and adaptation strategies remain amid rising climate hazards
New York, September 19, 2025 – New research published today by Marsh, the world’s leading insurance broker and risk advisor and a business of Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), reveals that…
Maritime scale-ups say corporates are stalling collaboration, as new global benchmark is launched
Maritime scale-ups developing low-carbon technologies say they are being stalled by the very corporates that claim to need them. A survey of 30 founders found no company scored above 6.5 out…
Data on renters from the English Housing Survey was published today: English Housing Survey 2023 to 2024: rented sectors – GOV.UK Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The eye-watering…
Reed Smith survey reveals rising customs enforcement in key sectors across Europe & the Middle East
BRUSSELS: Global law firm Reed Smith has conducted a survey exploring customs enforcement activity and emerging trends across 21 countries in Europe and the Middle East (EME). The survey gathered…
Global maritime healthcare specialist VIKAND backs industry efforts to improve diversity and tackle harassment, in the run up to Day of the Seafarer
VIKAND has pledged its support to Day of the Seafarer (25th June) and the International Maritime Organization’s 2025 campaign theme: My Harassment-Free Ship. The campaign aims to address the major issue of…
To mark the start of 2025 Marine Money Week in New York, we take an in-depth look, using VesselsValue data, at the US fleet—broken down by vessel type, the top 10 shipowning…
Viking Line has the best customer satisfaction and loyalty among passenger shipping companies, according to EPSI Rating’s 2025 Maritime Transport survey. Viking Line’s customers also feel that they get the…



