- 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...
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CANZUK: Political Pipe Dream?
Who would have thought that America First would revive idea of a four-nation union between the other main anglosphere nations?
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/23/canzuk-political-pipe-dream/
Greece in the World today
Honoured to participate among world acclaimed Greeks in today’s programme organised by Thanasis Houpis of Voice of Greece / ERT and cover the despicable attacks against Merchant ships by the Houthi and others in the Red Sea and elsewhere:
Our part is between 20’42” and 28’02”.
With Greek Ocean Going Shipping being number one on...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/03/18/greece-in-the-world-today/
Greece’s Defence Minister Nikos Dendias visits the United Kingdom
The visit of the Minister of National Defence, Nikos Dendias, to the United Kingdom was concluded on Tuesday 25 February 2025 by a meeting with his British counterpart John Healey.
The two Ministers discussed the possibilities for cooperation between Greece and the United Kingdom in tackling the regional and international security challenges, as well as in strengthening further the defence relations between both...
Market report: Footsie falls and gold shines as inflationary risks rise
- FTSE 100 drops back in early trade amid a disappointing week.
- S&P 500 breaks fresh ground but some wariness set to creep in.
- Gold shines at fresh record levels at $2954 an ounce, amid inflationary and geopolitical risks.
- UK government focusing on building an investment culture amid ongoing London exodus.
- Shares in Lloyds rise despite setting aside £700 million in the motor finance saga.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown.
‘’The slide continues for...
100 Top women in Shipping for 2024 by allaboutshipping.co.uk – Results
by Anny Zade
Good morning / good evening to all all over Planet Ocean; here below are the results of the 100 Top Women in Shipping for 2024 by www.allaboutshipping.co.uk. Given what takes place around planet ocean with geopolitical instability – you haven’t seen anything yet, we thank all participants in this unique voting – as it turned upside everything from our previous events, and we shall revert with more info and news on the first update.
Many Congratulations to all...
HESGB elects new Governing Committee for 2025-2027
The most powerful Shipping society outside Greece is by far the HESGB (Hellenic Engineers Society of Great Britain), which earlier on today elected its new Governing Committee. It’s charitable status is second to none, an important issue / factor for our global society these turbulent day!
The voting for the Governing Committee took place at the board room of the GSCC.
Prior to this on the 29th of January at the Board Room of London’s Hellenic, the AGM...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/01/31/hesgb-elects-new-governing-committee-for-2025-2027/
Europe could pay Russian gas bill in renminbi, sweeping debt under the carpet, and more
Europe could pay Russian gas bill in renminbi
By Herbert Poenisch
The world was startled by Russia’s demand for unfriendly European countries to pay for Russian oil and gas exports in roubles. These are contracts which stipulate the payment currency, which in the case of the European Union is the euro. Europe would show shrewdness as well as foresight to stand up to Russian bullying by proposing to settle energy imports from Russia in renminbi.
Ukraine casts long shadow over Ocean Week
Good Morning Monaco
Tuesday, March 22, 2022
Attack on Ukraine casts long shadow over Ocean Week
John Kerry, US President Joe Biden’s special envoy on climate change, was at the Oceanographic Museum on Monday for the first day of Monaco Ocean Week…
One hundred ships blocked in Ukraine’s ports
Ukraine faces a possible grain revenue loss of $6 billion as the blockade of its ports by Russian forces prevents it from selling millions of tonnes of wheat and corn…
Every Kind of People hits the spot Another...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/03/22/ukraine-casts-long-shadow-over-ocean-week/
Princess returns
Princess returns
Monday, March 14, 2022
Princess Charlene back in Monaco
The Prince’s Palace announced on Saturday that HSH Princess Charlene has returned to Monaco…
Sanctioned Russian billionaire linked to prime real estate in Monaco
The Villa Bromar, which has been steeped in controversy, may be seized by the Monaco authorities due to treaty obligations with the European Union…
Scope of Café de Paris rebuild revealed
The extent to which the Café de Paris is about to be...