Beijing, 12 March 2025. The 73rd edition of the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) will be held from 31 March to 2 April 2025 at the Capital International Exhibition Center of China (CIECC) in Beijing. Spanning across 80,000 sqm of exhibition space, the fair will attract over 1,200 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge technologies. Concurrently, a series of forums and other fringe events will revolve around technological innovations, talent development, international collaboration and...
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Andreas Stamatopoulos of Flash 99,4 interviews John Faraclas live on current geopolitical and shipping issues
Continuing from the 13th of January 2025 interview, world acclaimed journalist Andreas Stamatopoulos, questions allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas on:
- The raging wars in Ukraine and the Middle East under the Donald Trump administration
- The Tariffs situation and how the “parties” involved will counter / behave.
- The position of Europe in this mele of Wars and Tariffs
- De-Globalisation and Decarbonisation.
- The Tembi train despicable accident with 57 victims and how the Shipping industry tackles...
Winners and losers in the new tax year
It’s bad news for:
- Employers – and their employees
- Anyone getting a pay rise
- Pensioners with private pensions
- Investors with assets outside pensions and ISAs
- Home buyers
- Property investors
- Non-doms
And good news for:
- Pensioners on lower incomes
- Lower earners
Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown:
“It’s unlikely to be a happy new tax year, because far more people risk missing out as the clock ticks forward into the new year than stand to gain from any changes being...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/11/winners-and-losers-in-the-new-tax-year/
Vergina TV’s Christina Tsorba interviews John Faraclas on current International burning issues
In 15 minutes at lunch break, Christina Tsorba put forward questions of paramount importance to allaboutshipping’s John Faraclas:
- The tragic train accident two years ago in central Greece where 57 people lost their lives with incalculable repercussions to all.
- The new World order following Donald Trump’s return to the White House and in particular the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East, the Tariffs, the environment – did I hear you say decarbonisation…
- The importance of the...
Restoring the Heart of Astypalea: The Revival of Lady Portaitissa Church
A Community’s Effort to Rebuild a Historic Landmark
In October 2023, the beloved Lady Portaitissa Church in Astypalea suffered a devastating fire, tragically caused by a baptism candle. This historical and spiritual landmark, which has stood as a beacon of faith and heritage for centuries, was left in ruins.
Determined to restore the church to its former glory, a dedicated Restoration Committee was formed, and since then, relentless efforts have been underway to rebuild and preserve this sacred...
The Story Behind FairLife Lung Cancer Care
by John Faraclas
Today, during the 5th annual Greece Cancer Summit organized by The Economist, I had the opportunity to attend the speech of Korina Pateli-Bell, Founder and President of FairLife Lung Cancer Care. FairLife was established in memory of her late husband, Simon Bell, who served the shipping industry as a shareholder and co-founder of FairSeas Average Adjusters. Listening to her passionate advocacy for lung cancer screening, I was moved to learn more about her story...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/07/the-story-behind-fairlife-lung-cancer-care/
In 2024, 41,33% of port professionals participating in ESPO work were women
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...
The dot.com bust anniversary approaches and fears of an AI bubble are brewing
- The dot.com bubble peaked on 10 March 2000, as internet companies saw spectacular gains before dramatic falls.
- 25 years on there are fears another bubble has emerged amid AI enthusiasm.
- It comes as tech stocks like Nvidia, Tesla and Palantir are hit by investor nervousness.
- Amazon’s trajectory shows how market survivors can go on to reap unforeseen rewards.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:
‘’In the dot.com universe hundreds of stars were...
Dedicated helpline for female seafarers launched by Sailors’ Society
This International Women’s Day (Saturday March 8) will see the launch of a helpline that ensures female seafarers have access to a trusted, female-led support system whenever they need it.
Female cadets and seafarers can choose to speak in confidence to a female on the 24/7 helpline offered by global maritime welfare charity Sailors’ Society.
The service, which will provide emotional support, crisis assistance, and peer-to-peer connections for female seafarers and cadets worldwide, is being...
European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) rebrands as European Shipowners
| On the occasion of its 60 years, the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA) becomes today ECSA European Shipowners, reinforcing its role as the voice of the European shipping industry. The organisation, which launches today a new logo and visual identity, represents 22 European shipowners’ national associations, around 35% of the global fleet and all shipping segments from bulker carriers to container ships, tankers, gas carriers, ferries, cruise ships and offshore vessels. The... |