On International Women’s Day 2025 — A salute to Women in Shipping

With Broadgate Venus in Pindar Plaza at the heart of the Square Mile. The Woman enlighten my mind!

International Women’s Day 2025 is yet another reminder of the importance of diversity across the shipping industry – of the solid achievements in advancing the role of women, but of the widespread acknowledgment that much remains to be done in this regard.

This topic has been, or in some cases, we could say ‘ought to have been’ high on the agenda of this most global of industries.  It has been...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/08/on-international-womens-day-2025-a-salute-to-women-in-shipping/

Marine Money 2nd Panamá Maritime Finance & Trade Forum – transactional opportunity

On Thursday, March 20th in Panamá City, Panama, Marine Money and its partner, the Panama Maritime Authority,its Prime Sponsors ARIFA and Caja de Ahorros, its Corporate Sponsors Arias B. & Associates, ARPA, Marsoft and MTI Network and its Supporter, the Maritime Chamber of Panama will host the 2ndPanamá Maritime Finance & Trade Forum at the Hilton Panamá.

Come visit the stunning city of Panamá City, one of the world’s great maritime achievements the Panama Canal and spend a couple of days...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/06/marine-money-2nd-panama-maritime-finance-trade-forum-transactional-opportunity/

Market report: Ukraine peace hopes rise, China data reassures, and reprieve dangled over tariff threats

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 regains some ground after Tuesday’s losses.
  • Hopes are revived for a peace deal for Ukraine in Trump’s address to US Congress.
  • Some hopes of tariffs reprieve for Canada and Mexico help lift sentiment.
  • European fashion houses among hardest hit by tariff threats.
  • Rachel Reeves spending decisions look tougher amid defence drive.
  • Investors stay wary given outlook for global economy, pushing down oil prices.

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown.

‘...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/05/market-report-ukraine-peace-hopes-rise-china-data-reassures-and-reprieve-dangled-over-tariff-threats/

Market report: Investors on edge as tariff net tightens

  • FTSE 100 opens down as Trump tariffs become reality.
  • UK shop prices rise at fastest level in a year.
  • US stocks have their worst day of 2025 as NVIDIA sheds over 8%.
  • Bitcoin falls 3% erasing weekend gains.
  • Defensive stocks offer some respite.
  • Brent crude at 3-month low.
  • Record sales for Greggs as clouds gather.

Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:

The FTSE 100 has retreated from record highs this morning, taking direction from Wall Street where stocks had their worst day...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/04/market-report-investors-on-edge-as-tariff-net-tightens/

Of Nuts and Bolts*

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:

  • a warm welcome and registration from twelve young volunteers supervised by...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/of-nuts-and-bolts/

Market Report: FTSE 100 surges to fresh records as military co-operation and China snapshot lift stocks

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 has a rush of Monday motivation, despite scenes of fraught geo-politics.
  • Pledges of co-operation on defence help lift military contractors.
  • China’s better-than-expected manufacturing snapshot lifts sentiment.
  • Brent crude rises but lid expected to be kept on prices, due to looming tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China.
  • Bitcoin and other crypto assets jump higher, before losing some ground, as Trump posts about plans for a strategic crypto reserve.

Susannah Streeter, head...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/market-report-ftse-100-surges-to-fresh-records-as-military-co-operation-and-china-snapshot-lift-stocks/

REBRAIN GREECE London – Unlock Career Opportunities in Greece

REBRAIN GREECE London – Unlock Career Opportunities in Greece

The Hellenic Ministry of Labour and Social Security is delighted to invite you to the REBRAIN GREECE London 2025 event, taking place on March 29th, 2025, at the Novotel London West.

This exclusive, free-of-charge event is designed for Greeks residing in the UK who are considering career opportunities back in Greece. Meet representatives from leading companies across multiple industries, explore exciting job openings, and even...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/02/rebrain-greece-london-unlock-career-opportunities-in-greece/

Market report: Stocks struggle as tariff and inflation fears persist

  • FTSE 100 and European futures down.
  • Trump to hit button on Canadian and Mexican Tariffs next week.
  • Hopes of UK trade deal alive after Starmer talks.
  • US GDP growth slows as expected in Q4. PCE data later today.
  • NVIDIA drags tech stocks despite earnings beat.
  • Brent Crude pulls back at close to $73 per barrel.

Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:

FTSE 100 and European futures are pointing to a shaky start for stocks this morning, echoing weak sessions on Wall Street and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/28/market-report-stocks-struggle-as-tariff-and-inflation-fears-persist/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 21 Feb – 26 Feb 2025

Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, Honorary Commander in Chief of the Hellenic Fleet,  Former Military Representative of Greece  to the NATO and EU 

THREAT & RISK ASSESSMENT BRIEF UPDATE

​​ Brief Update No 25/07 Date: 26 Feb 2025

​​ STATEMENT

This document has been approved for distribution by Sea Guardian S.G. Ltd / Operations Department. The provided Intel and information derive from open sources, the Institute for the Study of War (ISW), the Joint Maritime Information Center...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/27/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-21-feb-26-feb-2025/