by Maria Themeli, Marketing & Communications Strategist at Themeli Communications
Growing up as the captain’s daughter, I learned to see the world with eyes wide open—to horizons where storm clouds meet sunlight, and tides that hide both danger and possibility.
My father, a navigator of oceans, taught me that true vision isn’t just about spotting land; it’s about reading the unseen currents beneath the surface. This clarity of sight now fuels my belief that Women’s Day is not a date on a...
07 March 2025
In 2024, taking all ESPO board meetings and technical committees together, women represented 41.33% of the port professionals participating in the meetings. This remains at a constant level compared to the share of women participating in 2023, which was also 41%. Since ESPO started monitoring the gender balance of its internal meetings in 2018, the share of female participants has been increasing and remains stable.
The Executive Committee, which is...
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:
‘’In the dot.com universe hundreds of stars were...
by John Faraclas
The best ever global social event of its kind over the last 40 years in the British capital – the administrative capital of Shipping, was by far, the 30th Anniversary Ball of HESGB at the iconic West End venue JW Marriott Grosvenor House on Park Lane, adjacent to Hyde Park.
842: the pin number unlocking success!
Breaking all previous records with 842 members, friends and guests from just over 40 nations:
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/
Bergen, Norway: Since going into service in 2015, the MF Ampere has now sailed an astonishing distance equivalent to 17 times around the equator on batteries alone, solidifying its place as a groundbreaking achievement in sustainable maritime transport.
A decade on and the Ampere continues to showcase the transformative potential of...
Cargo Care Solutions, a leading maritime supplier with expertise in cargo access equipment, container lashing systems, cargo pumps, and hydraulics, proudly announces its 40th anniversary. From humble beginnings in Rotterdam, Hamburg, and Copenhagen, to a thriving international presence, the company has navigated challenges with resilience and innovation to become a trusted name in the shipping...
Loro Piana SS25: A Century of Excellence Woven into the Finest Linen By Elena Sendona on September 21, 2024 At Palazzo Belgioioso in Milan, Loro Piana unveiled its Spring/Summer 2025 collection during Milan Fashion Week, marking a new chapter in the celebration of its 100-year heritage. More than just a seasonal collection, this showcase was a tribute to the Maison’s mastery of fabric, with a special focus on linen, the quintessential summer textile. In the hands of Loro... |
Claire Hogan, a passionate and dedicated Careers at Sea Ambassador, has been named the winner of the Careers at Sea Ambassador of the Year Award for 2024. Claire was presented with the prestigious award by Graham Westgarth, at the UK Chamber of Shipping’s Annual Dinner last night, where she was honoured for her efforts in front of over 700 attendees.
The award recognises unwavering commitment to promoting career pathways in the maritime...
The UK Chamber of Shipping hosted its prestigious annual gala dinner at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in London, on Monday 3 February.
Over 730 guests from across the UK and international shipping community gathered to recognise and celebrate the contribution of the industry to growth and employment across our maritime nation.
Speakers on the night were the Maritime Minister Mike Kane MP, Chamber President JB Rae-Smith and CEO Rhett Hatcher. In his speech, the Minister pledged his...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/04/uk-chamber-of-shipping-annual-dinner/