Emma Wall, head of investment analysis and research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “All eyes are on the US this afternoon, where August data for non-farm payrolls has revealed 142,000 new jobs were…
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New academic research published on the Impact of Digital Twins Technology in Maritime Fleet and Safety Management
The integration of advanced technologies in areas such as safety, navigation, maintenance, security, supply chain management, and environmental impact can enable shipping maritime companies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce costs,…
How partnerships can boost inclusive growth and prosperity By Carl Manlan Inclusive growth is about enabling prosperity while ensuring intergenerational equity and enhanced economic opportunities. According to the United Nations,…
US fears of recession are exaggerated By Mark Sobel Economic pundits, markets and the media are in collective freakout mode, resurrecting the ‘R’ word: recession. But reactions to the July…
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (July 24, 2024) — After going 1-5 on Day 1 (Tuesday), Justin Callahan (USA) went 6-1 on Wednesday for an overall score of 7-6 moving him into…
From Crisis to Contingency: Evaluating the Effects of Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse on Maritime Trade
From Crisis to Contingency: Evaluating the Effects of Baltimore’s Bridge Collapse on Maritime Trade Around 01:28am on Tuesday, March 27th, the Singapore-flagged vessel – DALI – collided with Baltimore’s iconic…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The UK market has opened strongly, led higher by futures markets that were pricing in an opening gain of around 0.8%. Frasers…
Vergina’s TV Christina Tsorba interviews John Faraclas live on the latest international geopolitical and other issues
Once again we were privileged to be live on Vergina TV with Christina Tsorba responding on: The assassination attempt on Donald Trump, the consequences and what will come out if…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has struggled to gain ground, opening lower in early trade as investors assess the struggles in the retail…
The growing importance of fast payment systems Tuesday 16 July, Roundtable Vatsala Shreeti, economist, innovation and digital economy at the Bank for International Settlements, explores the progress of governance and…
Penal berth hire12 Jul 2024, Kandla, IndiaFrom 15 July, if a vessel is unable to achieve productivity norms set by the Port of Kandla, the port shall permit the vessel…
Hurricane Beryl recovery update10 Jul 2024, Texas, United StatesThe Captain of the Port Houston-Galveston has set Port Condition Recovery for Houston, Texas City, Galveston and Freeport, as well as the…
Descartes releases July Global Shipping Report: June 2024 U.S. Containerized Imports continue strong year-on-year gainsÂ
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 9, 2024 — Descartes Systems Group, the global leader in uniting logistics-intensive businesses in commerce, released its July Global Shipping Report for logistics and supply chain professionals. U.S. container import…
Post-Hurricane Beryl update09 Jul 2024, Texas, United StatesThe port of Corpus Christi reopened yesterday (8 July) after missing much of the Hurricane Beryl, but Freeport, Houston and Galveston are still…
9th July 2024 As NATO marks its 75th anniversary, we, as unions representing merchant seafarers across several NATO member states, urge the alliance and its members to recognise the vital…
New appointment represents Trade Tech’s commitment to continued growth in Asia-Pacific region Seattle, WA, July 9, 2024 — Trade Tech, an industry-leading global logistics software platform, is pleased to announce the appointment…
HFW Briefing: Celestial – when is an “autonomous” payment obligation not quite “autonomous”?
Last month the Court of Appeal handed down judgment in a case which will be of significance to all those involved in the movement, financing, and insurance of goods around…
REMINDER – 2024 ITCO Members Meeting, Houston (October 28/29) – Registration Open and Benefit from Special Hotel Room Rates
The 2024 ITCO Members Meeting will take place at the the Woodlands Hotel, Curio Collection by Hilton on Tuesday October 29th, 2024 1. Meeting RegistrationThe Registration Fee to attend the…
Hosted by the Institute of Marine Engineering, Science and Technology (IMarEST) and QinetiQ, the grand slalom of human-powered submarine racing commences in Gosport, UK, on 1 July 2024. From all…
Dr. Maray Georgoussi interviews John Faraclas on Acheloos TV about Posidonia 2024, current issues of Shipping and Geopolitics
At the beginning of this Acheloos program, which was aired yesterday, we also have Theodoros Pantoulias, the general manager of the Mediterranee Hotel, a seafront four star hotel in Cephalonia,…
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:Mon 1 Jul – Caricom Day (Guyana)Thu 4 July – Independence Day (USA)Thu 4 Jul – Day off…
Mexico’s new president: IMF dilemma and risk for Latin America By Hector Torres Mexico’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, is inheriting a fiscal imbalance equivalent to 5.9% of the country’s gross domestic…
Port of Seattle becomes first U.S. port to require 100% of cruise vessels to use shore power
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 12, 2024) —The Port of Seattle became the first port in the nation to independently require that 100% of all cruise vessels homeported in Seattle be shore…
Professor ManMohan Sodhi (pictured above), Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management at Bayes Business School (formerly Cass), said: “Many shippers are willing to take the longer route to avoid…
US importers caught in a vicious circle as labor union strike threat raises fears of soaring freight rates and massive disruption at US East and Gulf Coast ports.
Oslo, Norway – 12 June 2024 – Threat of strike action at US East and Gulf Coast ports may see importers accelerate efforts to protect ocean supply chains in a…