Porto Delfino Retreat Hotel

…stunning views beyond infinity

Lying at the crossroads of ancient shipping routes leading to and from the Eastern Mediterranean, is the captivating island of Kythira. Taking its name as the birthplace of Aphrodite, the island is surrounded by the blue colours of the open seas (the meeting point of the Ionian, Aegean and Cretan seas), and has numerous beaches, caves, springs, historical sites and beautiful walking trails which often lead to one of the island’s many picturesque villages.

Living...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/19/porto-delfino-retreat-hotel/

SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 08 – 13 March 2025

John (Ioannis) Pavlopoulos, President Sea Guardian SG Ltd., Vice Admiral (ret.) H.N. , 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 25/09 Date: 14 Mar 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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/14/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-08-13-march-2025/

λ /lambda/. The first luxury olive oil in the world.

Giorgos Kolliopoulos, founder CEO speiron

The Greek shipping community has been a steadfast admirer and advocate of the nation’s “liquid gold” – its exquisite, high-quality olive oil. With heartfelt enthusiasm, we embrace every bold initiative, like the one we proudly share with you today, that elevates this remarkable treasure, adding immense value and securing its top-tier place on the world stage.

λ /lambda/. The first luxury olive oil in the world.

It is the premium choice of A-listers and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/07/λ-lambda-the-first-luxury-olive-oil-in-the-world/

Bidfood and Thermo King: A Best Practice Example for Sustainable Cold Chain Solutions

Brussels, March 5, 2025 – Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies, announced today that it reached a new milestone in the long-standing partnership with Bidfood, part of Bidcorp UK, celebrating the delivery of the 250th Frigoblock FK2 refrigeration unit.

Bidfood, one of the UK’s leading wholesalers, supplying more than 10,000 food, drink and catering supply products to over 40,000 customers, continues to solidify its decades-long...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/05/bidfood-and-thermo-king-a-best-practice-example-for-sustainable-cold-chain-solutions/

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/

Death of Diplomacy – part 2

by John Faraclas

This is the ideal moment to refer again to the Death of Diplomacy following our first comment which coincided with the US elections last November.

Situation on Planet Ocean and in particular the messy Ukrainian and Middle Eastern wars are not yet over and we are going to witness incalculable repercussions affecting us all and many more conflicts which are about to surface.

In certain quarters, diplomacy (so-called) is being replaced by overt bullying, insults and role-play (aimed...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/03/death-of-diplomacy-part-2/

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/

Copper surges as fresh tariffs are in sight while crypto’s ‘Trump bump’ reverses

Susannah Streeter
  • Tariff threats continue to hang over financial markets, with duties looming on imports from Mexico and Canada.
  • Copper prices surge, helping lift the FTSE 100, as the metal is caught in Trump’s sights.
  • Brent Crude falls to two-month lows amid concerns about the US economy.
  • Trump’s crypto bump reverses amid a collision of concern about the industry, with Bitcoin trading below $89,000.
  • S&P 500 set to take a breather as investors wait for Nvidia’s results.
  • BP is set to unveil a...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/26/copper-surges-as-fresh-tariffs-are-in-sight-while-cryptos-trump-bump-reverses/

Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute joins Seabed 2030 to boost ocean mapping across Africa

Participants of the Western Indian Ocean Region Stakeholders’ Workshop on Bathymetric Data Compilation in Mombasa, Kenya.

London, 25 February 2025 – The Nippon Foundation-GEBCO Seabed 2030 Project is pleased to announce a new partnership with the Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI), a leading institution dedicated to innovative research in marine science, fisheries, and the Blue Economy. 

The partnership was formalised at the Western Indian Ocean Region Stakeholders’ Workshop on...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/25/kenya-marine-and-fisheries-research-institute-joins-seabed-2030-to-boost-ocean-mapping-across-africa/