Raskin says US ready to lead in climate battle, 10 questions for ECB strategy review, and more THE WEEKEND REVIEW – OMFIF Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world 1-5 March…
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IMRF launches Pandemic Response Guidance for Maritime SAR Organisations
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COVID 19: 2020 global shipping CO2 emissions down 1%
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Government advert on working from home irresponsible
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RightShip announces donation to Sustainable Shipping Initiative’s work on seafarers rights
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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Thursday 4 March, 2021)
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Sustainability and digitalisation must go hand in hand to boost shipping industry, insists environmental management specialist Erle Kristin Wagle, eminent alumna of the Blue MBA
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Biden impact on ESG investing will go deeper than climate, Steady movers keep pace
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BIMCO’s SNOW: US crude oil production takes 1.1m bpd hit due to snowstorm
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency: New guidance as the UK leads the way in seafarer welfare
Maritime and Coastguard Agency: New guidance as the UK leads the way in seafarer welfare The UK continues to lead the way in seafarer welfare during the pandemic, with new,…
Monaco gets a mention in Sarkozy conviction… plus more Good Morning Monaco – Tuesday, March 2, 2021 Monaco gets a mention in Sarkozy conviction Former French president Nicholas Sarkozy became…
COVID-19, plague, planets, conjunctions, comets, and the Chinese New Year
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2021 Marine Operations Virtual Seminar: “Marine Operations in a Disrupted World” Looks at how to tackle problems today
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American Club circular no.05/21 – pre-employment medical examinations (PEME) and COVID-19: an update
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Private sector’s retreat from infrastructure jeopardises rebound, Spanish Covid-19 recovery
Private sector’s retreat from infrastructure jeopardises rebound, Spanish Covid-19 recovery Monday 1 March 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.9.1 Commentary: Private sector’s retreat from infrastructure jeopardises rebound By Makhtar Diop in Washington In…
Hot Port news from GAC
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Sunak should hold fire on tax increases, BaFin reforms must go further, and more
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HFW Insurance Bulletin – February 2021
HFW Insurance Bulletin – February 2021 In this issue:Parametric insurance after 2020Many policyholders the world over found that their insurance products did not provide adequate cover during the Covid-19 global…
Cruising effects due to Covid – 19 expectations
Cruising effects due to Covid – 19 expectations by Theodore Kontes, President of Union of Cruise Ship Owners & Associated Members Cruising Worldwide considered the best method of Sea tourism…
DSV expands air freight capacity with new intercontinental air charter routes
DSV expands air freight capacity with new intercontinental air charter routes DSV introduces three new intercontinental routes connecting five continents in order to accommodate customer demands in a global air…
France holds off on tighter restrictions – for now… plus more
France holds off on tighter restrictions – for now… plus more Good Morning Monaco – Friday, February 26, 2021 France holds off on tighter restrictions – for now Prime Minister…
Hot Port News from GAC
Hot Port News from GAC 25-Feb-2021 SEASONAL DRAFT ADJUSTMENT FOR NEOPANAMAX LOCKSPanama Canal, Panama NEW INVESTMENT CHARGE AT RUSSIAN PORTSRussia MARINE WORKS OFF WEST COAST OF LAMMA ISLANDHong Kong CONSTRUCTION…
Are You an Agile Leader? BCG – Leadership by Design – February 2021 We’re excited to share this issue of our new Leadership by Design newsletter, where you will find advice and…