Sky-high prices, Covid lockdowns and record domestic production have dulled China’s appetite for Russian coal, oil and gas. But that could change
https://www.tradewindsnews.com/twplus/putin-can-t-count-on-xi-to-ride-to-the-rescue/2-1-1202664
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Ukraine’s stranded seafarers facing impossible choices
Ukrainian seafarers are in a difficult position. Should they return home to take up arms? Go back to sea? Seek asylum? And then there are those who don’t have a choice — the ones who have fallen into Russian hands
Ukraine conflict puts marine insurers in the firing line
Substantial claims could result from a war that has highlighted insurers’ role as a Russian trade enabler
‘Did I do the right thing?’ Ukrainian officer reveals agony of choosing between family, work and country
Seafarer tells how he has been reunited with his wife and children in Poland, with hard choices ahead
London and New York move to meet legal challenges of Russia sanctions
Big legal disputes are brewing as a result of the invasion of Ukraine, and the way chartering is done may change
Waves of war could swamp container shipping
The worst of the Russia-Ukraine conflict is yet to come for the container ship sector
https://www.tradewindsnews.com/twplus/waves-of-war-could-swamp-container-shipping/2-1-1202169
Europe wakes up to siren call of LNG, but has it missed the boat?
The continent wants to wean itself off Russian gas, and LNG is being touted as a quick solution. But it’s not that simple
Europe’s dirty habit feeds the flames of Putin’s war
The business community is doing little to avoid handling Russian coal
‘Hurricane of hunger’ threatens millions unless Ukraine can get its grain to market
Around 20% of the world’s population is at risk of hunger and poverty as a result of Russia’s war on Ukraine