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French may banish Vaccine Pass within weeks…

French may banish Vaccine Pass within weeks…

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Thursday, February 10, 2022

French government may banish Vaccine Pass within weeks
The French government spokesman said on Wednesday, February 9, that the widely-hated Vaccine Pass may be lifted within weeks… 

UK’s Boris holds out hope of end to all restrictions
Embattled Boris Johnson told the House of Commons on Wednesday that if present trends continue all coronavirus restrictions will be scrapped in England…

Irish eyes are...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/10/french-may-banish-vaccine-pass-within-weeks/

It’s only Capes and Cleans. Enigmatic Geopolitics amid Covid’s uncertainty

It’s only Capes and Cleans. Enigmatic Geopolitics amid Covid’s uncertainty

John Faraclas – picture by ecopack77

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 22 points since yesterday and now reads 1,440 thanks to the Capes. Enigmatic Geopolitics  keep the fear of a messy outcome as  in the case of Ukraine, Boris Johnson tries hard and Covid still not contained. John Faraclas’ daily brief recap:

The Capes were up 89 points and the BCI now stand at 1,297…

Eleven points were further lost from the Panamaxes with...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/02/01/its-only-capes-and-cleans-enigmatic-geopolitics-amid-covids-uncertainty/

UK’s newest port, Tilbury2 officially opens

The prime minister of the United Kingdom, Boris Johnson, has visited the Port of Tilbury for the official opening of the country’s newest port, Tilbury 2, which is capable of handling containers and trailers.

Tilbury2 is a £250 million (US$340 million) investment by one of the largest port operators in the UK, Forth Ports Group on a former power station site spanning approximately 650,000m².

“It was an honour to officially open Tilbury2, the UK’s newest port, and meet with key workers and...

https://container-news.com/uks-newest-port-tilbury2-officially-opens/

Capes keeps struggling BDI “buoyant”; Geopolitics in a tight rope whilst Covid’s uncertainty continues to grow

Capes keeps struggling BDI “buoyant”; Geopolitics in a tight rope whilst Covid’s uncertainty continues to grow

John Faraclas – picture by ecopack77

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained 37 points since last Friday the 28th of January 2022 surpassing the 1,400 point threshold thus keeping hopes for going over and above the 2,000 psychological threshold. Ukraine looks likely to develop into a Russian roulette whilst Covid makes waves despite expectations for …”disappearing”. John Faraclas’ daily brief...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/31/capes-keeps-struggling-bdi-buoyant-geopolitics-in-a-tight-rope-whilst-covids-uncertainty-continues-to-grow/

UK in focus: parliament dismisses retail CBDC, inflation hits 30-year high

UK in focus: parliament dismisses retail CBDC, inflation hits 30-year high

Thursday 20 January 2022 – Vol.13 Ed.3.4

Commentary: UK parliament reluctant to embrace retail CBDC

By Philip Middleton in London

The influential House of Lords economic affairs committee of the UK parliament has shown itself reluctant to embrace the the digital payments revolution. In a direct snub to the Bank of England and its work on digital payments in recent years, the committee’s latest report, ‘Central bank digital...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/01/20/uk-in-focus-parliament-dismisses-retail-cbdc-inflation-hits-30-year-high/

Covid 19 Restrictions To be Extended in UK

  • British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is expected to announce that the end of COVID-19 restrictions will be delayed due to the rapid rise in infections of the Delta variant.
  • The government signalled all social restrictions imposed to control the spread of the disease would be lifted “no earlier” than June 21.
  • But in recent weeks there has been a fast growth again in the number of new cases caused by the Delta variant, first discovered in India.

A recent Reuters news report gives a kind of...

https://mfame.guru/covid-19-restrictions-to-be-extended-in-uk/

New life in G7 ahead of summit and developing green bankable projects

New life in G7 ahead of summit and developing green bankable projects

Friday 11 June 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.23.5

Commentary: G7 finds new purpose as G20 takes back seat

By Mark Sobel in Washington

Over 11-13 June, G7 leaders are meeting in Cornwall, UK. This gathering highlights renewed G7 vigour and clout, with a UK presidency committed to action, the first public international outing for multilateralist President Joe Biden and increasing US and European concerns about Chinese and Russian behaviour. The...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/11/new-life-in-g7-ahead-of-summit-and-developing-green-bankable-projects/

Cummings’ attack fails to derail Johnson as larger problems loom

Cummings’ attack fails to derail Johnson as larger problems loom

Wednesday 2 June 2021 – Vol.12 Ed.22.2

Commentary: Johnson’s biggest test is yet to come

By Brian Reading in London

Boris Johnson’s gravest test is yet to come: managing the aftermath of Covid-19 pandemic coupled with Britain’s European Union exit. In a global politico-democratic and demographic minefield, the British prime minister will find steering the economy is fraught with danger. Economic policy must tackle inequality. This...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/06/02/cummings-attack-fails-to-derail-johnson-as-larger-problems-loom/

UK Funds £166m Cash For Green Technology Drive

  • The green technology required to help the UK meet its world-leading climate targets has been given a £166.5 million cash injection.
  • UK government powering ahead with ambitious commitments set out in the Prime Minister’s 10 Point Plan for a green revolution just 6 months ago.

According to an article published in Gov.UK, the UK government has announced a £166.5m ($236.3m) cash boost to help drive the development of green technology, including carbon capture, greenhouse gas removal and...

https://mfame.guru/uk-funds-166m-cash-for-green-technology-drive/

MoD Official: U.K. ‘Would be Mad to Ignore’ Working with Allied F-35B Capable Carriers

A U.K. F-35B Lightning II on the Flight Deck of HMS Queen Elizabeth on Nov. 6, 2019. UK Royal Navy Photo

The U.K. Ministry of Defense is thinking beyond its own pair of carriers in how it might use its future 48 F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighters around the world, U.K. Armed Forces minister James Heappey told reporters on Monday.

The Royal Air Force F-35B centric air wing is key to the Royal Navy’s emerging carrier strike group. The F-35B, with its ability to land vertically and take off on...

https://news.usni.org/2021/03/23/mod-official-u-k-would-be-mad-to-ignore-working-with-allied-f-35b-capable-carriers

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