Trade and Commerce

Market Report: Central Banks in focus as FTSE 100 extends gains

  • UK markets eye up March’s all-time high
  • US equity slip-up gives gold a fresh bump
  • Palantir delivers, but falls under the pressure of weighty expectations
  • DoorDash dials up the heat with Deliveroo deal
  • Oil price stage a mini recovery

Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown:

“UK markets seem well-rested after the long weekend and are back this morning with a spring in their step, with the FTSE 100 up in early trading. It’s been quite the ride as the UK’s blue-chip index pushes...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/06/market-report-central-banks-in-focus-as-ftse-100-extends-gains/

Enhancing Maritime Insurance Brokerage Services for Client Benefit

by Anastasios Andreas Maraslis, Marasco Marine Ltd – Founder/President/Director

“The Marine Insurance Broker’s Route to Success”

In the ever-changing world of maritime trade, the role of a marine insurance broker is pivotal. Professional Brokers act as the crucial link between vessel owners and operators and the insurance market, ensuring that clients have the protection they need to navigate the unpredictable seas of risk. However, the maritime industry is not static; it evolves with global...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/enhancing-maritime-insurance-brokerage-services-for-client-benefit/

Xeneta Weekly Ocean Update + Monthly Air PR. Trade War and De minimis changes

XENETA Weekly Ocean Container Shipping Market Update – 2.5.25

https://www.xeneta.com/news/xeneta-weekly-ocean-container-shipping-market-update-2.5.25

Carriers reacted to the drop in exports out of China in the immediate aftermath of reciprocal tariff announcements by the US Government at the start of April by increasing blanked sailings – just as they did so successfully in the early months of the Covid-19 pandemic. (on Far East to US)

There may be an element of shippers sending goods to Europe...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/05/xeneta-weekly-ocean-update-monthly-air-pr-trade-war-and-de-minimis-changes/

American Club Member Alert (May 01, 2025)

MAY 01, 2025
LOSS PREVENTION: HEAVY WEATHER – ALL HANDS ON DECK? MANDARIN VERSIONS
The American P&I Club is pleased to announce that the publication Heavy Weather – All hands on deck?, and new and traditional Mandarin. This guidance serves as a reminder that all vessels navigating in open waters should carefully assess the risks before sending crew members out on deck during heavy weather. It highlights key considerations for risk evaluation, planning, and Master approval...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/01/american-club-member-alert-may-01-2025/

OFSI: 2023-24 Year in Review – What have we learnt?

The Annual Review provides a snapshot of OFSI’s operations over the past year, highlighting the impact of financial sanctions and seeking to demonstrate OFSI’s efforts to encourage compliance. Overall, the Annual Review seeks to ensure transparency and clarity in the regulatory environment, and support the growth of legitimate businesses, while illustrating OFSI’s enforcement of sanctions against those who are in contravention.

We set out in this briefing an overview of the key findings from the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/01/ofsi-2023-24-year-in-review-what-have-we-learnt/

Market report: Ukraine minerals deal, trade hopes and buoyant corporate earnings

Susannah Streeter
  • Footsie takes a breather in its winning streak in early trade.
  • Hopes rise for a peace deal in Ukraine, after US strikes a minerals deal.
  • May optimism set to unfurl on Wall Street amid big tech strength as investors shrug off data showing the economy contracted.
  • Bank of Japan keeps interest rates on hold, as stagflation fears linger over economies.
  • Oil prices remain near lows not seen since February 2021 amid concerns over global growth.
  • Meta’s confident outlook helps buoy...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/01/market-report-ukraine-minerals-deal-trade-hopes-and-buoyant-corporate-earnings/

Crucial amendment to IMDG Code on Ammonium Nitrate sanctioned by the IMO

Richard Steele CEO of ICHCA International

The global cargo handling association ICHCA International (ICHCA) welcomes the recent IMO decision to amend a key aspect of the IMDG Code governing ammonium nitrate shipments to significantly improve their safe transportation by sea and highlights its  importance as part of the association’s Dangerous Goods Awareness campaign.

London, 1st May 2025

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has approved changes to its maritime safety regulations in the...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/05/01/crucial-amendment-to-imdg-code-on-ammonium-nitrate-sanctioned-by-the-imo/

+ More