Omicron is the Scrooge

Omicron sweeps across the nation — 73% of United States COVID-19 cases. Omicron has raced ahead of other variants and is now the dominant version of the coronavirus in the U.S., federal health officials said Monday.

Coronavirus is disrupting the Christmas holiday — As people start to travel for the holidays, doctors warn the surge in Covid-19 cases could continue thanks to the more transmissible Omicron variant.

Business Closures increasing —The pandemic resulted in the permanent closure of...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/omicron-is-the-scrooge

164 Valentina Keys, Senior Associate, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP

Welcome to the 164th episode of the Shipping Podcast, featuring climate lawyer Valentina Keys, Senior Associate, CMS Cameron McKenna Nabarro Olswang LLP.

According to Valentina are we living in unprecedented times, there are so many things changing now. The carbon footprint has to be measured and reported publicly. Business models have to be redesigned. So much has to change.

Valentina is talking about COP 26, COP 15, EU Green Deal, MEPC 76, Poseidon Principles, the ICS R&D Fund and Sea Cargo...

https://shippingpodcast.com/164-valentina-keys-senior-associate-cms-cameron-mckenna-nabarro-olswang-llp/

Freight Futures weekly curve: 7/20

Freight Futures data to watch:Weekly spot contract settlement changes

The Trucking Freight Futures markets continued their march higher last week, reflecting the overall boom in the freight economy. The spot National contract (FUT.VNU202007) rose $0.023, or 1.5%, to $1.580 per mile, setting another all-time weekly high for the spot National contract. The East regional contract (FUT.VEU202007) posted a solid $0.04 gain to finish the week higher by 2.6%, to $1.607, and the West regional contract...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freight-futures-weekly-curve-7-20

Helle Hammer, Managing Director, CEFOR, the Nordic Association of Marine Insurers

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In episode 103, I finally got the chance to sit down and speak with Helle Hammer, Managing Director, CEFOR. Our paths have never crossed before, we just know each other through mutual friends in the marine insurance industry. 

I am happy that we got some time to speak about what it’s like to be a female role model, what a lobbyist do and why it’s so interesting with all the changes taking place right now.

Listen to Helle and give your comments on what she is saying, do you agree? Are we in a...

https://shippingpodcast.com/helle-hammer-managing-director-cefor-the-nordic-association-of-marine-insurers/

Cynthia A. Hudson, CEO HudsonAnalytix

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What is the approach to cybersecurity in the maritime sector? Is there enough awareness to make the right decisions?

Meet Cynthia A. Hudson, CEO HudsonAnalytix, who I sat down with whilst at Podcast Movement in Philadelphia, USA last Summer. She underlines the importance of looking upon risk management more holistic and to gain knowledge about the various threats from cyberspace that the shipping company or ship management company faces. 

Internet of things, it’s the internet of the sea now....

https://shippingpodcast.com/cynthia-a-hudson-ceo-hudsonanalytix/

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