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How US military equipment for Ukraine is shipped across Atlantic
America has committed a massive sum — $43.7 billion and rising — toward military equipment for Ukraine. Simultaneously, the U.S. and NATO have ramped up their joint exercise, Operation Atlantic Resolve, in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
For heavy military equipment that’s being transported across the Atlantic, ocean shipping plays a central role, led by one company in particular: U.S.-flag operator American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC).
According to Chris Heibel, ARC’s head of...
https://www.freightwaves.com/news/how-us-military-equipment-for-ukraine-is-shipped-across-atlantic
US Military Bolsters Defensive Posture After Iran Seizes Tankers
The U.S. military is working with allies to send more ships and aircraft to the Middle East as Iran escalates its seizures of merchant tankers, reports Politico quoting the National Security Council.
“Today, the Department of Defense will be making a series of moves to bolster our defensive posture in the Arabian Gulf,” NSC spokesperson John Kirby told reporters.
U.S. boosts military presence in the Middle EastThe announcement comes after Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary...
https://mfame.guru/us-military-bolsters-defensive-posture-after-iran-seizes-tankers/
For Now, Russia’s Northern Sea Route Must Wait
Russia’s Northern Sea Route Will Have to Wait, states a HIR Harvard International Review.
Massive disruptions to global shippingAlthough often overlooked by policymakers and world leaders, maritime trade was unexpectedly spotlighted in the early Spring of 2021 following the ship Ever Given blocking the Suez Canal. The six-day blockage resulted in massive disruptions to global shipping. While most of the world’s attention was transfixed on the seemingly hapless...
https://mfame.guru/for-now-russias-northern-sea-route-must-wait/
Daily Infographic: US military enlists commercial cargo airlines
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EU has opportunity to harness crisis to deepen economic union, Structural reforms required to safeguard democratic future, and more
EU has opportunity to harness crisis to deepen economic union
By Ellie Groves and Taylor Pearce
The response from the European Commission after the 2008 financial crisis was slow and partial. Having learned from these missteps, the European Union’s response to Covid-19 was swift. The Russian invasion of Ukraine has posed yet another crisis. The EU has an opportunity to harness these crises to implement much-needed reform within its institutions and member states.
Kremlin figures will miss the Med this summer
Thursday, April 21, 2022
Kremlin figures will miss the Med this summer
Oleg Tinkov, a sanctioned Russian tycoon who rejects the label oligarch, has denounced what he calls “this insane war” in Ukraine. He said that 90 percent of Russians oppose the war…
Prince Albert visits Italian towns
HSH Prince Albert has been visiting Terlizzi, Canosa di Puglia, Poggiorsini and Spinoza, in the Puglia region of southern Italy, all...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/21/kremlin-figures-will-miss-the-med-this-summer/
Market hiccups whilst the Ukrainian inferno continues and Covid makes waves
Post Easter Market losses whilst the Ukrainian inferno will last and spill over like Covid… A crucial second Easter Week given the Orthodox Easter but with unorthodox combat. Shame! John Faraclas’ brief Market and geopolitics recap:
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost 22 points since last week (14/04) and now reads 2,115…
The Capes’ BCI was down 139 points losing the 1,400 points threshold and now stands at 1,342…
Mini gains for the Panamaxes’ BPI now at 3,079 – up 37 points.
Gains for...
Attempted murder in Moneghetti – updated
Good Morning Monaco
Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Attempted murder in Moneghetti
UPDATED, Monday, April 18 19:30: A 24 year-old Monegasque woman was stabbed repeatedly during an incident at Les Mandariniers apartment building on blvd. du Jardin Exotique on Sunday morning…
Palace issues photographs of Princess Charlene and family
Princess Charlene joined Prince Albert, Prince Jacques and Princess Gabriella for an Easter family portrait at the Palace on Sunday, April 17…
Casino de Monte-Carlo wins top awards
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/19/attempted-murder-in-moneghetti-updated/
What a Week that was…
Markets “hit” back- the BDI@2,137; the Ukrainian mess will continue and, possibly, might spill over… whilst COVID expands uncontrollably. Wonder what contingency plans are in place to confront the coming Armageddon. Thank the Olympian Gods we had a unique Marine Money Conference, a very special Indian National Maritime Day and a few more events… John Faraclas’ daily and weekly recap:
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) was up 69 points since yesterday at 2,137 and 82 since last week’s...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/15/what-a-week-that-was/