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ERT’s Antonis Karagiannakis questions John Faraclas of allaboutshipping on current geopolitical issues in a very uncertain global environment

Shipping analyst John Faraclas on “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas)

The shipping analyst, lecturer on shipping issues in educational institutions and organizations abroad and especially the United Kingdom, member of the Chios Marine Club, of the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), author and co-founder of allaboutshipping.co.uk , John Faraclas spoke on the program “KALES THALASSES” (Smooth Seas) about the current geopolitical situation and its consequences for Global Shipping.

We...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/erts-antonis-karagiannakis-questions-john-faraclas-of-allaboutshipping-current-geopolitical-issues-in-a-very-uncertain-global-environment/

Market report: Hopes of more targeted tariffs help boost investor sentiment

Susannah Streeter
  • FTSE 100 rises in early trade amid hopes looming US tariffs will be more focused.
  • Oil prices gain some ground as talks set to get underway between Russian and US officials over Ukraine.
  • US markets set for a steady start to the week with optimism increasing about targeted trade policy.
  • Risks remain for severe duties with hearing due at International Trade Commission on big duties on Chinese manufactured ships docking at US ports.
  • Gold hangs near record highs while Bitcoin...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/24/market-report-hopes-of-more-targeted-tariffs-help-boost-investor-sentiment/

Le Silla FW25: Stepping Into a Daring Dream of Glamour and Illusion

By Elena Sendona on March 22, 2025

At Milan Fashion Week, Le Silla unveiled a Fall/Winter 2025-26 collection that dares to blur the lines between fantasy and reality. Titled Virtual Insanity, the collection draws bold inspiration from the hypnotic rhythm of Jamiroquai’s iconic track, translating its groove into a vision of surreal femininity that is both emotionally charged and visually magnetic.

This season, the Le Silla woman emerges as a mysterious figure who...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/22/le-silla-fw25-stepping-into-a-daring-dream-of-glamour-and-illusion/

An unforgettable Easter holiday on Astypalea

By Carolina Alkalai, founding partner of Kallichoron Art Boutique Hotel

For Greeks in London and beyond, Easter is more than a holiday; It’s a deeply spiritual and cultural experience. This year, why not celebrate it on the enchanting island of Astypalea? Known as the “butterfly” of the Aegean, this alternative destination offers a unique blend of tradition, nature, and heartfelt hospitality.

As spring awakens, Astypalea transforms into a colorful paradise. The rocks burst with fragrant thyme,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/22/an-unforgettable-easter-holiday-on-astypalea/

Seafarers welcome new pay-as-you-go Wi-Fi

SEAFARERS WELCOME ELCOME’S NEW PAY-AS-YOU-GO HIGH SPEED INTERNET SERVICE

Elcome International’s new high-speed internet service, WELCOME, is revolutionising the way ship managers provide internet access at sea, with more than 30,000 seafarers using the pay-as-you-go service since its market introduction in September 2024.

With options to purchase data packs or monthly plans from as little as US$1.65 per gigabyte, WELCOME Maritime Wi-Fi provides crews with immediate, direct access to a high-speed,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/20/seafarers-welcome-new-pay-as-you-go-wi-fi/

255 Britta Müller, Brittas Hafen Podcast

Spreading the word about the maritime industry in Germany

Hearing someone say you have inspired them to do something is the best feeling in the world! After listening to the Shipping Podcast, Britta Müller started the Brittas Hafen Podcast in 2021. Now, we get to “compare notes” about what it is like to be a podcaster in the maritime sphere.

Listen to Brittas and I’s conversation to gain insight into our challenges and most significant wins. We enjoyed our conversation and hope that you do, too.

Sh...

https://shippingpodcast.com/255-britta-muller-brittas-hafen-podcast/

European Shipping Summit 2025

EUROPEAN SHIPPING SUMMIT: RAPIDLY RISING NUMBER OF SHIPS TO BE RECYCLED PUTS THE UNCLEAR REGULATORY FRAMEWORK UNDER IMMENSE PRESSURE

With the entry into force of the Hongkong Convention (HKC) this coming June, shipowners and IMO Member States worldwide will be confronted with an unprecedented need to disentangle the murky legal web of the global ship recycling regulatory framework. This was the position that shipowners were trying to relay to both EU and international policymakers at the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/20/european-shipping-summit-2025/

Solvang commits to Inmarsat NexusWave fleetwide for crew and business connectivity

Inmarsat’s fully managed bonded connectivity service, NexusWave, supports evolving crew and business requirements across Solvang’s advanced gas carrier fleet.

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, has signed an agreement with Solvang to equip the company’s fleet with Inmarsat’s NexusWave fully managed bonded connectivity service to support the leading gas shipping company’s evolving crew and business connectivity requirements.

Solvang’s fleet, which includes six semi-refrigerated ethylene...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/20/solvang-commits-to-inmarsat-nexuswave-fleetwide-for-crew-and-business-connectivity/

Market Report: Central Banks drive stock markets for a change

  • FTSE 100 opens higher after is best streak in 10 months.
  • Sticky UK wage growth keeps rate cuts off the cards.
  • Prudential delivers as promised.
  • Unilever lands on a name for its Ice Cream spinoff.
  • US markets rally absent White House interference.
  • Oil rises on escalating tensions.

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The FTSE 100 posted its best winning streak in 10 months yesterday, with its sixth session in a row of gains, and the good times are still coming with another...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/20/market-report-central-banks-drive-stock-markets-for-a-change/

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