- 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...
Trade and Commerce
Crucial amendment to IMDG Code on Ammonium Nitrate sanctioned by the IMO
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...
LSLC and YMP’s Seminar on Sanctions and Tariffs
What an interesting and timely seminar that was at Clyde & Co’s spacious offices at the heart of the Square Mile on the latest developments and impact on Shipping and Trade of the current Sanctions and Tariffs earlier tonight. Over 100 delegates attended and many more from / via TEAMS.
The panel discussed issues on:
– How sanctions and tariffs are affecting the shipping and trade industry.
– Latest developments with sanctions and tariffs
– The interaction with force majeure clauses
–...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/30/lslc-and-ymps-seminar-on-sanctions-and-tariffs/
Market report: Footloose footsie, Trump stays defiant and carmakers count the cost of tariffs
- The FTSE 100 continues its longest winning streak since 2017.
- China shows weakness in manufacturing, putting pressure on energy prices.
- Trump stays defiant in the face of market turmoil as he marks 100 days in office.
- Amazon backtracks on plan to highlight cost of tariffs on some goods.
- Marks and Spencer’s cyber chaos continues as hackers reportedly identified.
- Volkswagen and Aston Martin count the cost of tariffs on the car industry.
Susannah Streeter, head of money and...
UK freight association launches new advisory body to focus on Heathrow cargo redevelopment
The British International Freight Association (BIFA) has launched a cargo community advisory body, which will undertake a lot of the...
Joint Statement on Combined Transport
The signatories of this Statement representing the railway, inland waterway, maritime and intermodal sectors, welcome the Political Agenda presented by the Commission’s President and translated into the mission letters of the College of Commissioners. We particularly welcome the need to enhance Europe’s competitiveness through a clean industry and through strengthening the single market, while pursuing the objectives and goals set in place to promote increased energy efficiency and lower...
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/joint-statement-on-combined-transport/
New World order: Navigating Geopolitics with English Law
| 30 APRIL 2025 09:00-10:15 BST |
| Register for the webinar: NEW WORLD ORDER: NAVIGATING GEOPOLITICS WITH ENGLISH LAW |
| Join us for the webinar entitled ‘New world order: Navigating Geopolitics with English Law’ on Wednesday 30 April at 9am (UK time). Geopolitical tensions, shifting tariffs, and trade restrictions are creating real uncertainty for the shipping industry. In this environment, English law provides a stable, trusted framework for resolving disputes and managing risk in contracts.... |
https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2025/04/29/new-world-order-navigating-geopolitics-with-english-law/
PR – U-Freight sees opportunities of a global e-commerce logistics market that is predicted to soar in 2025
Commenting on a recent report that suggests the global e-commerce logistics and fulfilment market is set to grow by 15.5% in 2025, Simon Wong CEO of the U-Freight Group says his company is ready to meet the ever-increasing challenges of providing logistics services to this ever-expanding sector of global trade.
Wong says: “Transport intelligence (Ti), a major provider of market research solutions to the global logistics industry, says that whilst President Trump’s intention to abolish the de...
Veson Nautical: Potential US port fees may disrupt dry bulk trade and vessel availability
Chinese-built vessels accounted for 45% of dry-bulk US port calls in the first quarter of 2025
by Mikkel Nordberg
Recent discussions on tariffs have largely overlooked the potential implementation of the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)’s port fees on Chinese-built vessels. The current US administration is considering an additional port fee for Chinese-built vessels entering US ports to curb China’s dominance in shipbuilding. This fee, which could reach up to...