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The reasons for our money rows, and how to solve them

  • Only 38% of couples say they don’t row about money.
  • The most common topic for money rows is spending (13%), followed by the balance of financial responsibilities (8%), short term planning (6%) and giving money away (5%).
  • When they row, 53% of couples come to a compromise, 21% do whatever they want anyway, 11% put off a decision, 9% say their partner wins and 7% get their own way.
  • Younger people (aged 18-34) are more likely to row about most money subjects. Only 22% never disagree on money...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/the-reasons-for-our-money-rows-and-how-to-solve-them/

“Learning to work successfully by developing a growth mind-set”Youth empowerment seminars and workshops by PROJECT CONNECT

Project Connect, committed to offering opportunities of work experience in the shipping industry to Greece’s youth, held its 10th youth empowerment professional self-development workshop called WORK-SHIP, a full-day event at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center in Athens, Greece, on Saturday, April 26th. Over 100 youth, aged 17 to 29, attended, eager to learn how to gain work experience and what to expect from it.

“WORK-SHIP” is a professional readiness workshop for aspiring young...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/28/learning-to-work-successfully-by-developing-a-growth-mind-setyouth-empowerment-seminars-and-workshops-by-project-connect/

New S&P Global Report: Liner Shipping Supports $1.1 Trillion in U.S. GDP and 6.4 Million American Jobs

Washington, D.C., April 28 2025 – New analysis from S&P Global, released today by the World Shipping Council, highlights the critical role of the liner shipping industry in the U.S. economy.

The report independently quantifies the annual impact of the liner shipping industry – across key metrics including GDP contribution, employment, wages, sales activity, and government revenues.

Key findings from the report show that liner shipping (container and vehicle carriers):

  • Supports 6.4 million U.S....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/28/new-sp-global-report-liner-shipping-supports-1-1-trillion-in-u-s-gdp-and-6-4-million-american-jobs/

Global maritime matters and London is at its centre, former Shipping Minister tells LISW25 gathering

London is “unquestionably the centre of the world’s maritime industry”, and London International Shipping Week is the place where we champion everything the industry does so well, former Shipping Minister Robert Courts said last night.

Speaking at an LISW25 Supporting Organisations’ event ahead of this year’s London International Shipping Week (LISW25), he highlighted the strength and depth of London’s maritime skills set to be showcased during the capital’s week of maritime events.

He told...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/25/global-maritime-matters-and-london-is-at-its-centre-former-shipping-minister-tells-lisw25-gathering/

Emirates Shipping Line Joins World Shipping Council

WSC President & CEO Joe Kramek

WASHINGTON & DUBAI, 25th April 2025 – World Shipping Council (WSC) is happy to welcome Emirates Shipping Line (ESL) as a new member of the Council. WSC represents over 90% of global liner shipping capacity, working with policymakers and stakeholder groups to shape the future growth of a socially responsible, environmentally sustainable, safe, and secure shipping industry.

Established in 2006 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, ESL has since expanded its presence to 30...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/25/emirates-shipping-line-joins-world-shipping-council/

Wärtsilä’s Interim Report January–March 2025

Wärtsilä’s Interim Report January–March 2025

This release is a summary of Wärtsilä’s Interim Report January-March 2025. The complete report is attached to this release as a pdf file. It is also available on the company website at www.wartsila.com.

IMPROVED OPERATING RESULT AND STRONG GROWTH IN NET SALES

Highlights from January–March 2025

  • Order intake remained stable at EUR 1,902 million (1,924).
  • Service order intake increased by 5% to EUR 992 million (949)
  • The order book at the end of the period...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/25/wartsilas-interim-report-january-march-2025/

Market Report: Tech helps stock rally grow some legs amid Trump’s reign of confusion

Derren Nathan,
  • FTSE 100 set to follow global stock gains
  • US stocks post third straight day in the green
  • Rachel Reeves to meet US Treasury Secretary Bessent today
  • Earnings season so far – tech and financials shine, consumer stocks lag
  • UK retail sales unexpectedly rise by 0.4%
  • Alphabet smashes first-quarter forecasts, holds firm on capex guidance
  • Brent crude prices flat at $67 per barrel

Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“The FTSE should see a spring in its step this...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/25/market-report-tech-helps-stock-rally-grow-some-legs-amid-trumps-reign-of-confusion/

Myths in the Making: National Gallery displays the spectacular Carracci Cartoons

Detail of A Woman borne off by a Sea God (?).

By James Brewer

Gods and goddesses caught in amorous pursuit; mythical sea creatures frolicking around such quests; sea nymphs and putti (cherubs) in curious attendance. These, amid crashing waves, are the bold content of two extraordinary Renaissance works that have just gone on display at the National Gallery, London.

The compelling imagery fills what are known as the Carracci Cartoons (cartoon as derived from the Italian word cartone for a large...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/24/myths-in-the-making-national-gallery-displays-the-spectacular-carracci-cartoons/

Market Report: flat open as investors digest mixed signals on US-China tariffs

Matt Britzman
  • UK flat at the open as investors digest more mixed messages
  • US markets rise as risk appetite improves
  • Nestlé and Unilever both deliver soft sales beats
  • Oil stabilises on China tariff hopes
  • ASOS shows signs of progress, but challenges remain

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK and European markets are taking a breather this morning, with the FTSE 100 flat at the open after a strong showing yesterday. The investing world is back to hanging onto every word...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/24/market-report-flat-open-as-investors-digest-mixed-signals-on-us-china-tariffs/

Letters to Seafarers

Calling all educators, friends, and maritime professionals!

What is Day of the Seafarer?

International Day of the Seafarer, observed annually on June 25th, is a day recognized by the United Nations to celebrate the invaluable contribution of seafarers to global trade and the world economy. It’s a day to raise awareness about the vital role seafarers play in our everyday lives.

Why write letters to seafarers?

Seafarers spend months away from their families, often facing challenging conditions at...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/23/letters-to-seafarers/

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