Archive for the ‘Trade and Commerce’ Category
The G8 2013 summit
John N. Faraclas
The G8 2013 summit, by John Faraclas
Now, what do you make, sea wise, shipping-wise, or whatever you like to call it from the latest G8 summit in Lough Erne up in Northern Ireland? Good news for cracking down the dearest ransoms paid to release crew-members and ships in the piracy saga?...
June 20th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, News, Politics and Government, Trade and Commerce | Read More
The long and winding road in Argentina for wine lovers: Ruta 40 uncorks new delights for European connoisseurs
Fruitful bodegas
The long and winding road in Argentina for wine lovers: Ruta 40 uncorks new delights for European connoisseurs, By James Brewer
It has been likened to a Route 66 (the old highway from Chicago to Los Angeles that brought prosperity to many communities) for oenophiles. Ruta 40 in...
June 18th, 2013 | Food and Drink, People and Places, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Shipping confidence reaches highest level for two and a half years
Richard Greiner
Overall confidence levels in the shipping industry rose to their highest level for two and a half years in the three months ended May 2013, according to the latest Shipping Confidence Survey from international accountant and shipping adviser Moore Stephens. The survey produced evidence...
June 14th, 2013 | Consumers Market, Markets, News, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Korean Register signs MoU with Dongkuk Steel to implement strategic technology exchange
This week (11 June 2013) in Seoul, the Korean Register – an IACS member class society – signed an MoU with global steel producer Dongkuk Steel. This industry leading agreement paves the way for the two organizations to cooperate on the exchange of strategic technology relevant to the construction...
June 13th, 2013 | Classification Societies, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Asian directors under scrutiny
Singapore Financial Centre – picture credits: S. Venardos
Asian directors under scrutiny (source: Lloyd’s of London)
Wed 12 Jun 2013 - Directors & officers (D&O) liability in Asia is changing as a result of globalisation and changing regulations.
Companies in Asia are becoming more...
June 12th, 2013 | Markets, News, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Baltic data services underpin strong 2012/13 result
The Baltic Exchange
Use of the Baltic Exchange’s freight market information and its disputes resolution services has shown a marked increase over the past 12 months as more companies from outside the UK join the London headquartered shipping exchange.
The Baltic Exchange has today (12 June...
June 12th, 2013 | Chartering, Fixtures, Markets, News, Sales and Purchases, Ship Demolitions, Ship Finance, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Trade and Commerce | Read More
An explosion in Turkey will be devastating…*
Without prejudice
…clouds over the Straits of Bosporus, with its famous bridge linking Europe and Asia. Photo credit Anny Zade
An explosion in Turkey will be devastating…* By John Faraclas
The Americans have an interesting expression which refers to “new kids on the block”** and this matches...
June 9th, 2013 | Breaking News, Canals, Country Profiles, Energy, Environment, European Union, Holidays, ITF, Marinas, Marine Insurance, Markets, Mediterranean Shipping, Military, Ocean Shipping, Organisations, People and Places, Politics and Government, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Stock Markets, Story of the Month, Tourism, Trade and Commerce, UN, Yachting | Read More
Global Dry Bulk Shipping Industry Report: 2013 Edition
One of the most important features of growth in world economies in recent years is the dry bulk shipping market, which constitutes the backbone of international trade. Dry bulk shipping vessels carry iron ore, coal, grains, or other dry materials around the world. The global shipping industry went through...
June 6th, 2013 | Books, Statistics, Trade and Commerce | Read More
When products come back to haunt
Wednesday 05 June 2013 Dangerous products are in the public eye again after a spate of motor related recalls (source: Lloyd’s of London)
The news in May that carmaker Nissan plans to recall approximately 841,000 vehicles worldwide due to a faulty steering wheel...
June 5th, 2013 | Trade and Commerce | Read More
IFLN members gather in Istanbul for Membership Conference
Michel Vanlerberghe
Last month saw members of IFLN, the Texas-headquartered worldwide network of independent freight forwarders, come together in Istanbul for the rapidly expanding Group ’s annual conference. IFLN president Michel Vanlerberghe comments: “The Istanbul conference was a great success...
May 9th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Trade and Commerce | Read More
A gold business plan in Guyana: well financed junior Sacre-Coeur Minerals confident in its business model
Gregory Sparks, president and chief executive of Sacre-Coeur Minerals
A gold business plan in Guyana: well financed junior Sacre-Coeur Minerals confident in its business model
By James Brewer
Drilling for and producing gold in the tropical jungles of Guyana, Toronto-listed junior company Sacre-Coeur...
May 6th, 2013 | Mining, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Global CEOs enter an era of “stable instability”
Global CEOs enter an era of “stable instability”
(source:Lloyd’s of London website)
The global economy has entered a new era where risks that once seemed improbable and remote are real for CEOs across the world
“Expect the unexpected” is the new mantra for business leaders around the...
May 4th, 2013 | Consumers Market, Insight, Insurance and Reinsurance, Trade and Commerce | Read More
MOL’s Participation in China FOB Transportation Project
We are very pleased to announce that MOL has participated in both the ownership of six new LNG ships to be built in China by Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) Co.,Ltd. (Hudong) and the associated ship-management agreements through the relevant joint ventures that are already formed in Hong ...
April 30th, 2013 | Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Opportunity Brazil! Trade tempo surges, but – mind the cultural gap!
Opportunity Brazil speakers
Opportunity Brazil! Trade tempo surges, but – mind the cultural gap! Institute of Export London seminar sets scene for dealing with the South American giant
By James Brewer
Companies keen to break into the booming Brazilian market should not be seduced by the relaxing rhythm...
April 27th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Energy, Immigration, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Smit Lamnalco welcomes new vessels in Gabon
Welcoming ceremony SL Gabon SL Libreville (c) Smit Lamnalco
A welcoming ceremony was held for two newbuild vessels SL Gabon and SL Libreville at Port‐Gentil, Gabon on 17 April.
Among those attending the ceremony were the Minister Delegate of Transport Mr Emmanuel Jean Didier Biye, the Governor of the...
April 23rd, 2013 | Energy, Oil Industry, Trade and Commerce, Underwater Shipping | Read More
LISW appoints official Board of Advisors
Doug Barrow
LONDON INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING WEEK APPOINTS OFFICIAL BOARD OF ADVISORS
The industry-led Steering Group running the inaugural London International Shipping Week (LISW) has established an official Board of Advisors which will act as guardians of the event to ensure it maintains objectivity...
April 18th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Exhibitions, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Jim Davis’ thoughts for shipping and the world economy
Once again Jim Davis CBE K(DK)*, Chairman of the International Maritime Industries Forum (IMIF)** shares his thoughts with us following John Faraclas’ questionnaire on the ever Changing World, the current economic crisis, the many issues deriving from overcapacity and how important is for...
April 16th, 2013 | News, Trade and Commerce | Read More
There’s an awful lot of sparkle in Brazil: infrastructure and luxury goods to be among sectors in focus at Institute of Export London event Opportunity Brazil
Vitoria Nabas
There’s an awful lot of sparkle in Brazil: infrastructure and luxury goods to be among sectors in focus at Institute of Export London event Opportunity Brazil, By James Brewer
Brazil is celebrating news of record investment growth by foreign companies – a fitting fanfare for an event...
April 10th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Politics and Government, Trade and Commerce | Read More
U-FREIGHT handles ultra-long load
U-Freight Group (UFL) brand, Dalian China Express International Transportation has handled the shipment of very long cargo through Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) that required airport authorities to temporarily remove a length of handrails to allow the safe handling of a very...
April 8th, 2013 | Aviation, Trade and Commerce | Read More
London P&I Club issues warning on bagged rice cargoes
THE London P&I Club has advised shipowners to seek advice before loading bagged rice cargoes in view of the inherent risks associated with the trade and an increase in the severity of claims in recent years.
In the latest issue of its StopLoss Bulletin, the club notes that poor freight markets have...
March 28th, 2013 | Chartering, Disputes, P and I Clubs, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Massive illegal outflows of oil are hitting Nigeria as abject poverty wracks the masses – how far can shipping and oil companies address the crisis through corporate social responsibility, asks London meeting of Afrimari network
Captain Eddie Agbakoba, Joseph Croft and Jonathan Bearman
Massive illegal outflows of oil are hitting Nigeria as abject poverty wracks the masses – how far can shipping and oil companies address the crisis through corporate social responsibility, asks London meeting of Afrimari network, By James...
March 27th, 2013 | Associations, Bribery and Corruption, Climate, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Corporate Social Responsibility, Defense, Energy, Environment, Finance, Health and Safety, IMO, Inland Waterways, Jobs, Military, Oil Industry, Oil Platforms and Rigs, Oil Spill, Piracy and Terrorism, Politics and Government, Pollution, Ports & Terminals, Safety and Security, Sanctions, Trade and Commerce, UN | Read More
Brazilian rural producers launch a campaign to encourage the participation of private capital in modernising Brazil’s ports
Senator Katia Adreu during a presentation at CNA HQ’s
The Brazilian Confederation of Agriculture and Livestock (CNA) believes that, unless new legislation proposed by the government is approved, the country will run the risk of a decreased ability to compete in food exports.
Brazil’s rural...
March 21st, 2013 | Consumers Market, Food and Drink, Logistics, News, Ports & Terminals, Safety and Security, Trade and Commerce | Read More
TT Talk – Do your container fleets meet the latest safety standards?
The safety of containers was initially addressed when there were tens of thousands of units. Now, some 45 years later, there are tens of millions in circulation. The International Maritime Organization (IMO) has been reviewing the processes associated with the Convention for Safe Containers – are...
March 20th, 2013 | Container shipping, Marine Insurance, P and I Clubs, Safety and Security, Trade and Commerce | Read More
IOE – Branch event: Opportunity Brazil
The London Branch of the Institute of Export (IOE)* presents Opportunity Brazil, which will be held at The Arab British Chamber of Commerce, London on Wednesday 24th April 2013 from 3.30pm until late.
Viewers can log on/open the pdf with all relevant information: Branch Event – Opportunity...
March 20th, 2013 | Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Trade and Commerce | Read More
GL Garrad Hassan advises Mitsubishi Corporation on successful BorWin acquisitions
Hamburg, 20 March 2013 – GL Garrad Hassan has acted as technical adviser to Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) on their recent acquisition of a 49% stake in the BorWin1 and BorWin2 German offshore high-voltage, direct current (HVDC) links. The company acted as the sole technical advisor to MC providing...
March 20th, 2013 | IT and Communications, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Trade and Commerce | Read More
