Death of Diplomacy – part 5

Thank you all for your comments on our last and today we will try to draw some interesting parallels to open your appetite / interest so we all try and create peace on Planet Ocean…

Shipbroking and in particular Ship Sale & Purchase is at the end of the day very much like Diplomacy, particularly in sorting out any dispute between two parties – or two or more nations.

In Ship Sale & Purchase, buyer and seller have to perform the Agreement, the MOA, which has been drawn up / construed after both...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/18/death-of-diplomacy-part-5/

MacGregor to deliver electric cargo cranes for Vertom’s multipurpose vessels built in India

Vertom’s multipurpose vessel.

MacGregor has secured an order from the Vertom group, a Netherlands-based shipowner and maritime service provider, to deliver fully electric cargo cranes for four multipurpose vessels. This order represents MacGregor’s first electric crane delivery for vessels, which will be built in India, marking a significant milestone in expanding sustainable solutions to emerging markets.

The vessels will be constructed at Chowgule Shipyard in India, and the order has been...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/13/macgregor-to-deliver-electric-cargo-cranes-for-vertoms-multipurpose-vessels-built-in-india/

Chabahar Comeback: India and Iran reinforce maritime axis amid Red Sea instability

In a bid to sidestep the stormy tides of maritime insecurity and geopolitical friction, India and Iran are doubling down on their collaboration over Chabahar Port and the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC).

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https://container-news.com/chabahar-comeback-india-and-iran-reinforce-maritime-axis-amid-red-sea-instability/

India-Pakistan Rift Adds to Shipping Sector Woes

As geopolitical tensions escalate between India and Pakistan following the deadly April 22 attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, the global shipping industry faces mounting uncertainty.

The two countries have imposed mutual port bans, further complicating regional trade flows at a time when the Red Sea remains severely disrupted by ongoing Houthi activity.

These developments signal a deepening crisis for maritime commerce, as political instability continues to reshape global shipping routes and risk...

https://container-news.com/india-pakistan-rift-adds-to-shipping-sector-woes/

FTSE 100 inches higher as India trade deal helps lift sentiment

Susannah Streeter
  • The FTSE 100 has risen for 16 consecutive sessions after inching over the line.
  • The index closed up 0.012% at 8597.
  • Gold miners among the biggest gainers as the precious metal rose in value.

Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown:

‘’The FTSE 100 was faltering earlier and looked set to take a breather from its winning streak but found more footing in late trading to inch higher. It’s closed higher, by a whisker, for the 16th session in a row....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/ftse-100-inches-higher-as-india-trade-deal-helps-lift-sentiment/

Indian Exporters Courted by Chinese Firms Amid Tariff Wars: A New Chapter in Global Trade

As the US-China trade war persists, Chinese companies—strained by ongoing American tariffs—are increasingly looking to Indian exporters to help them maintain access to the crucial U.S. market.

According to Bloomberg, several Indian firms attending the Canton Fair in Guangzhou reported being approached by Chinese counterparts seeking collaborative partnerships.

The pitch: Indian suppliers would ship goods to U.S. buyers under Chinese or co-branded labels, enabling Chinese firms to preserve market...

https://container-news.com/indian-exporters-courted-by-chinese-firms/