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SEA GUARDIAN Threat & Risk Assessment 14 Feb – 21 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 

Brief Update No 25/05 Date: 21 Feb 2025

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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 (JMIC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/21/sea-guardian-threat-risk-assessment-14-feb-21-feb-2025/

Market report: UK retail sales bounce but shoppers still frugal

Susannah Streeter
  • Shoppers defy the gloom with retail sales rising 1.7% in January but still show signs of frugality.
  • Food stores sales volumes rose by 5.6% on the month, the largest rise since March 2020.
  • Non-food stores including department, clothing, household and other non-food stores fell 1.3% over the month.
  • GfK’s monthly consumer confidence index edged up in February, as consumers took heart from the interest rate cut.
  • Government borrowing snapshot for January highlights that the UK...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/21/market-report-uk-retail-sales-bounce-but-shoppers-still-frugal/

Strong line up for Cruise Week Europe 2025 with spotlight on sustainability, innovation and resilience

  • Cruise line leaders, Government Ministers from across Europe, and senior representatives of international institutions, to meet at CLIA’s European Summit, 12-14 March 2025
  • Apostolos Tzitzikostas, European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism, to deliver keynote address

Brussels, 20 February 2025 – Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the leading authority of the global cruise industry, announces a strong line up of Government Ministers, cruise line CEOs, and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/20/strong-line-up-for-cruise-week-europe-2025-with-spotlight-on-sustainability-innovation-and-resilience/

Market report: Footsie falls and gold shines as inflationary risks rise

Susannah Streeter
  • 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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/20/market-report-footsie-falls-and-gold-shines-as-inflationary-risks-rise/

100 Top women in Shipping for 2024 by allaboutshipping.co.uk – Results

Dr. Akanksha Batura Pai

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...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/19/100-top-women-in-shipping-for-2024-by-allaboutshipping-co-uk-results/

Lloyd’s Register Foundation announces New Partnership with the World Economic Forum on Transitioning Towards Nature & People Positive Ports

  • Ports are economic hotspots, facilitating 90% of global trade. They directly employ 30 million people around the world and indirectly affect 90 million jobs. 
  • New research finds the port sector can unlock over $54 billion in business opportunities by 2030 by prioritizing clean energy, circular economy and nature-positive strategies.
  • To ensure a holistic transition, port-based industrial clusters need to foster collaboration between all stakeholders in the entire ecosystem, according to the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/19/lloyds-register-foundation-announces-new-partnership-with-the-world-economic-forum-on-transitioning-towards-nature-people-positive-ports/

Market Report: UK inflations rears its ugly head, US markets hit fresh highs

Matt Britzman
  • FTSE 100 opens flat.
  • UK inflation jumps, two rate cuts still on the cards for 2025.
  • S&P 500, Nasdaq, and gold reach all-time highs.
  • HSBC tops estimates on strong wealth management.
  • Oil continues to edge higher.
  • BAE marches ahead.

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets have opened flat this morning, with the FTSE 100 barely moving at the open, as investors digest the latest set of inflation figures. UK inflation jumped from 2.5% to 3.0% in January,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/19/market-report-uk-inflations-rears-its-ugly-head-us-markets-hit-fresh-highs/

Market Report: wage growth in focus for UK investors

Matt Britzman
  • FTSE ticks higher off mixed wage data
  • BHP sees lowest profit in six years
  • Sovereign GPU demand on the rise
  • US dollar rises as rates come back in focus
  • Oil extends its gains on supply disruptions

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets are digesting the latest labour market data, with the FSTE 100 opening 0.15% higher. Yesterday was the defence stocks’ time to shine, with the sector’s heavy hitters soaring on expectations that the UK will ramp up...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/02/18/market-report-wage-growth-in-focus-for-uk-investors/

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