Seatrade and Jamaica Producers in joint-venture to take over Geest Line

One of the longest-serving names in UK shipping is set to disappear, as Geest Line yesterday announced it would be acquired by the world’s largest reefer shipping operator, Seatrade, in a 50:50 JV with Jamaican food specialist Jamaica Producers (JP).
The purchase sum was undisclosed, but in a filing to the Jamaica Stock Exchange, JP CEO Jeffrey Hall suggested the deal was part of its vertical integration strategy.
“This acquisition is a …

The post Seatrade and Jamaica Producers in joint-venture...

https://theloadstar.com/seatrade-and-jamaica-producers-in-joint-venture-to-take-over-geest-line/

2021 Seatrade Cruise Global Event Dates

2021 Seatrade Cruise Global Event Dates

Mary Bond

From Seatrade Cruise:

Hello,

We recently informed you of the postponement of Seatrade Cruise Global. With the continued support of the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), the Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA), and our partners and customers from around the world, we can now confirm that the 2021 edition of Seatrade Cruise Global will take place 27-30 September 2021 in Miami, FL, USA. A virtual event will also run alongside the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/02/11/2021-seatrade-cruise-global-event-dates/

Panama Maritime Review – 20 Year Anniversary Issue

Panama Maritime Review – 20 Year Anniversary Issue

Read Panama Maritime Review 2020/21

The 2020/21 edition of the Panama Maritime Review marks the 20th anniversary of this annual publication written by distinguished author Michele Labrut, Seatrade Maritime’s longstanding Americas editor based in Panama City.

With a foreword by Panama Canal Administrator Dr Ricaurte Vasquez, the publication looks back at the tremendous strides taken by all players in the country’s maritime sector over the past two...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2021/01/12/panama-maritime-review-20-year-anniversary-issue/

Trade Set To Plunge As COVID-19 Pandemic Upends Global Economy

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The wide range of possibilities for the predicted decline is explained by the unprecedented nature of this health crisis and the uncertainty around its precise economic impact. But WTO economists believe the decline will likely exceed the trade slump brought on by the global financial crisis of 2008‑09 (Chart 1).

Estimates of the expected recovery in 2021 are equally uncertain, with outcomes depending largely on the duration of the outbreak and the effectiveness of the policy responses.

“This...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/trade-set-to-plunge-as-covid-19-pandemic-upends-global-economy/

25 puertos españoles exhiben su oferta crucerística en la Seatrade de Hamburgo

Hasta 25 autoridades portuarias españolas están presentes esta semana en la principal feria de cruceros europea, la Seatrade Europe, que este año tiene lugar en Hamburgo del 11 al 13 de septiembre. La nutrida delegación española está encabezada por el presidente de Puertos del Estado, Salvador de la Encina, para quien “nuestra carta de presentación es inmejorable”: 5,6 millones de cruceristas en 2.227 buques pasaron por alguno de los 46 puertos de interés general durante los siete primeros...

http://elvigia.com/25-puertos-espanoles-exhiben-su-oferta-cruceristica-en-la-seatrade-de-hamburgo/

London Yacht Show announces first wave of exhibiting brands

l to r: Lesley Robinson, Andrew Williams and Paul Tetlow

Tuesday 5 February (London, UK) – In the two weeks since the event was relaunched as London Yacht Show, Sunseeker, Princess and Fairline have joined more than 10 brands that have signed up to exhibit their boats & yachts including: Azimut; Bayliner; Bavaria Power & Sail; Chris Craft Boats; Discovery Yachts; Greenline; Hallberg Rassy; Malibu Boats; Sunsail Yacht Ownership and Sealine.

Addressing media at a press conference in London, Andrew...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/05/london-yacht-show-announces-first-wave-of-exhibiting-brands/

Hooray hooray, the Panamaxes clinched a point…

John Faraclas

The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) lost just five points and now stands at 629; Geopolitics still sour and the London Yacht Show makes waves. John Faraclas’ brief market recap:

The Capes’ BCI  lost 12 points and now stands at 972
The Panamaxes even with just one point plus “made” the difference with the BPI now stand at 553 points!

Further losses for the Supras with the BSI losing 15 points and now reads 423…

Seven points down for the Handies’ BHSI now at 294 – lost the 300 points threshold…

Fa...

http://www.allaboutshipping.co.uk/2019/02/05/hooray-hooray-the-panamaxes-clinched-a-point/

El puerto de Barcelona recibirá más cruceros en septiembre y octubre que en pleno verano

El puerto de Barcelona participa con stand propio en la feria Seatrade Cruise Med, el principal congreso del sector de cruceros del Mediterráneo, que este año tiene lugar en Lisboa. La delegación catalana, formada por la directora de Cruceros del enclave, ​​Mar Pérez, y por la directora de...

http://elvigia.com/el-puerto-de-barcelona-recibira-mas-cruceros-en-septiembre-y-octubre-que-en-pleno-verano/

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