Shipfinance

Destination 2050: Switching up port electrification

Carolyn Newsham

Carolyn Newsham (Financing Partner to Siemens GB&I, Siemens Financial Services UK) explains how specialist marine financing can help ports meet bold emissions reduction targets.

The shipping sector is responsible for over a tenth of global transport emissionsi, and almost 3% of global CO2 emissionsii. To add further context, emissions from shipping have grown more than 90% since 1990.iii

In contrast, UK maritime emissions have declined by 30% since 1990.iv Domestic and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/13/destination-2050-switching-up-port-electrification/

Football Classic: Shipowners beat Bankers 4:3 in a thrilling match

Football Classic: Shipowners Beat Bankers 4:3 in a thrilling match

Dear friends and colleagues,

What a night! On Wednesday evening, the long-standing football tradition between bankers and shipowners returned for its 51st edition at Hamburg’s ETV – and delivered nothing short of a sporting spectacle.

In front of around 200 spectators, the two teams battled it out in a thrilling, high-energy match. Led by a standout performance from Celine Witt (Berenberg Bank) – who scored three goals and was...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/09/football-classic-shipowners-beat-bankers-43-in-a-thrilling-match/

Reminder: It’s Game Day!

Reminder: It’s Game Day!

Dear Friends and Colleagues,

The wait is over – tonight is the night! The legendary match Bankers vs. Shipowners kicks off at 18:30 at ETV, Lokstedter Steindamm 75. (Directions – see below.)

Join us for football, fun, and friendly rivalry – plus cold drinks and hot sausages.

We look forward to seeing you there and cheering together!

Best regards,
Albrecht (EUROMAR) & Nicolas (HCOB)

#BvS2025 supported by

Transport connections:

Bus 20, 25, 600 (Gärtnerstraße), Bus 5, 281 and 604...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/07/reminder-its-game-day/

Revitalizing the US Maritime Industry a Focus of National Maritime Week

Advancing Legislation, Innovation, and Industry Resilience: “Revitalizing the U.S. Maritime Industry: When Policy Aligns with Possibility” Event

May 6, 2025: Washington, D.C. –Join industry stakeholders and government officials for The Maritime Accelerator for Resilience (MAR)’s “Revitalizing the U.S. Maritime Industry” on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The event will be held at the ABS’ Offices, located at 80 M St SE in Washington, D.C. It will bring together maritime...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/revitalizing-the-us-maritime-industry-a-focus-of-national-maritime-week/

Marine Money Magazine Announces 2024 Ship Finance “Deals of the Year” Award Winners – Q1 Issue Release

Marine Money is delighted to announce the winners of its 21st annual Ship Finance “Deals of the Year” Awards. You can see the list of winners here, and for our Marine Money Members, they can access the full magazine here.

“In shipping, where volatility is constant and capital is critical, the right deal can mean the difference between survival and transformation,” said Matt McCleery, president of Marine Money. “For 21 years, we have had the privilege of spotlighting the ingenuity and...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/18/marine-money-magazine-announces-2024-ship-finance-deals-of-the-year-award-winners-q1-issue-release/

Cross-border team advises Société Générale on export credit financing and delivery of cruise vessel “MSC World America”

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Société Générale and a syndicate of international banks on the BpiFAE-backed financing arrangements and delivery of MSC Cruises’ latest vessel, “MSC World America”.

The vessel, which is the latest iteration of MSC Cruises’ newest class of vessel, was delivered at Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s yard in Saint-Nazaire on 27 March 2025.

MSC World America is one of the most energy-efficient cruise ships in the world surpassing all design requirements...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/17/cross-border-team-advises-societe-generale-on-export-credit-financing-and-delivery-of-cruise-vessel-msc-world-america/

Save the Date | 2nd Chios International Shipping Summit (20-21 June 2025)

We are pleased to announce the 2nd Chios International Shipping Summit (CISS), organized by the Department of Shipping, Trade, and Transport of the University of the Aegean, on June 20 and June 21, 2025, in Chios and Oinousses, respectively.  

The Summit aims to create a unique networking platform for the shipping community, where senior business professionals, institutional representatives, and academia experts meet, discuss, and share best practices and hands-on knowledge, focusing on current...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/17/save-the-date-2nd-chios-international-shipping-summit-20-21-june-2025/

Marine Money Week 2025: Save the Date / Agenda Release coming next week

We are delighted to announce that the agenda for our 37th Marine Money Week, taking place June 16-18, 2025 at New York’s iconic Pierre Hotel, will be released next week and will feature a stellar line up of speakers addressing the most important topics in the world of ship finance today.

Marine Money Week, always a fantastic opportunity to connect with the most active participants in the industry, is even more relevant and impactful this year given the multitude of issues in the world today....

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/16/marine-money-week-2025-save-the-date-agenda-release-coming-next-week/

Shipping: from Theory to Practice

What a timely event taking place as you read these lines at the Greek Island of Chios and in particular at “Yiannis Karalis” amphitheatre of the University of Aegean.

This two day event “targets” students of the Merchant Marine Academy of Deck Officers at the adjacent Island of Innousses, the Merchant Marine Academy of Engineers of Chios as well as undergraduate and post graduate – masters degree students of the University of the Aegean – department of Shipping, Trade and Transport. The event is...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/08/shipping-from-theory-to-practice/

It’s GIWA time!

Sofia Konstantopoulou

As the Founder of the Greek International Women Awards, it is with great excitement that I announce the opening of applications for this year’s edition. The journey of building a stronger, more inclusive shipping industry is a personal mission for me, and these awards stand as a testament to the incredible women whose contributions continue to shape the future of the industry. But more than just recognizing achievements, this year’s awards are about inspiring one another,...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/07/its-giwa-time/

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