Posts Tagged ‘Italy’
Second Plaza accord, Italian surrealism, and more

Second Plaza accord, Italian surrealism, and more
THE WEEKEND REVIEW
Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world
11-15 November 2019, Vol.10 Ed.46
Most-Read Commentary
Scepticism on second Plaza accord: In 1985, the G5 agreed on a currency pact, the so-called Plaza accord. In recent...
November 16th, 2019 | Banking, Finance | Read More
President Musolino calls shipping companies to fundraise in favour of Venice and its Lagoon hit by the exceptional high tide

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President Musolino calls shipping companies to fundraise in favour of Venice and its Lagoon hit by the exceptional high tide
Venice, November 15th 2019
A fundraising to support Venice and its lagoon, devastated by the exceptional high tide last Tuesday. This is what Pino Musolino, Chairman and CEO...
November 15th, 2019 | Canals, Inland Waterways, Weather | Read More
Italy a picture of political surrealism, Europe at a crossroads

Italy a picture of political surrealism, Europe at a crossroads
Wednesday 13 November 2019 Vol.10 Ed.46.2
Commentary: Italy a picture of political surrealism
By Antonio Armellini in Rome
Italy’s political crisis appears surreal even by the country’s well-worn standards. Objective factors...
November 13th, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Finance, Politics and Government | Read More
Finnish innovative research in Virtual Reality for Maritime Safety wins two first place awards in the 10th IEEE International Conference on Cognitive InfoCommunications

Prof. Evangelos Markopoulos testing the technology at TUAS Game Lab prior the conference presentation.
Finnish innovative research in Virtual Reality for Maritime Safety wins two first place awards in the 10th IEEE International Conference on Cognitive InfoCommunications
Maritime Safety Education...
October 30th, 2019 | Academia, Awards, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Events, HR, Insight, IT and Communications, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Maritime Education and Training, News, Story of the Month, Technology | Read More
Cruise 2030: call for action

Cruise 2030: call for action
THE MAIN EUROPEAN CRUISE PORTS MEET IN VENICE ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 18th TO OUTLINE THE SUSTAINABLE CRUISING OF THE FUTURE
Venice, October 15th 2019
On October 18th, representatives of some of the main European cruise ports will meet in Venice to discuss the economic and environmental...
October 15th, 2019 | Associations, Cruise Industry, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums | Read More
LSLC-YMP and AIDIM Conference – Genoa – 7th and 8th November – PROGRAMME

LSLC-YMP and AIDIM Conference – Genoa
To Young Maritime Professionals,
You are invited to join us in Genoa for this Conference.
LATEST CHALLENGES: WAR RISKS AND SANCTIONS
Thursday 7th and Friday 8th November 2019
Chamber of Commerce of Genoa
Via Garibaldi, 4, 16123 Genova GE, Italy
Attendance...
October 14th, 2019 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Legal, London Shipping Law Centre, Sanctions | Read More
“The Shock of the New and the Human Factor”

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Shipping and the Law – Xth Edition
“The Shock of the New and the Human Factor”
Naples, Maschio Angioino, 9th and 10th October 2019
“Shipping and the Law”, the conference organized by Studio Legale Lauro, this year reaches a major milestone, celebrating its Tenth Edition Anniversary....
September 18th, 2019 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, HR, Legal | Read More
David Marsh on Boris Johnson, AfD enjoys eastern German surge, and Italy’s political crisis

Boris Johnson
David Marsh on Boris Johnson, AfD enjoys eastern German surge, and Italy’s political crisis
THE WEEKEND REVIEW
Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world
2-6 September 2019, Vol.10 Ed.36
Most-Read Commentary
Failure of bravado:Boris Johnson’s bravado has...
September 7th, 2019 | Comment | Read More
GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY (Wednesday, 4 September 2019)

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GLOBAL & REGIONAL DAILY
HIGHLIGHTS
September 4, 2019
Global Markets
Fixed income markets came under some pressure early today and the GBP’s recent downtrend came to a halt on hopes that the Brexit deadline on 31 October may be delayed. Meanwhile, BTPs extended recent gains as the positive outcome...
September 4th, 2019 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Anti-hard Brexit rebels gain upper hand, Italy’s political crisis podcast

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Anti-hard Brexit rebels gain upper hand, Italy’s political crisis podcast
Commentary: Anti-hard Brexit rebels gain upper hand
By Meghnad Desai in New Delhi
UK politicians opposing a ‘hard’ exit from the European Union have been considering ways to thwart Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s...
September 4th, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Finance, Reports | Read More
Contained rise of the BDI

John N. Faraclas
Contained rise of the BDI
The BDI (Baltic Dry Index) gained ten points earlier on today as the euphoria of the Capes seems to end… The Wets on low levels. Geopolitics still messy and dangerous. John Faraclas’ brief daily recap:
The BDI now stands at 2,277 points which is 30 points...
August 29th, 2019 | Chartering, Dry Bulkcarriers, Markets, Shipping Indices, Statistics, Stock Markets, Tankers, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Pier Carlo Padoan on Italy’s latest setback, Macri defeat prompts crisis fears, and G7 descends on Biarritz

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Pier Carlo Padoan on Italy’s latest setback, Macri defeat prompts crisis fears, and G7 descends on Biarritz
THE WEEKEND REVIEW
Latest opinion and analysis from OMFIF around the world
19-23 August 2019, Vol.10 Ed.34
Most-Read Commentary
Italy’s latest crisis just beginning: Italian...
August 24th, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Finance, News | Read More
Italy’s latest crisis just beginning, Singapore roundtable with Grant Spencer

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Italy’s latest crisis just beginning, Singapore roundtable with Grant Spencer
Commentary: Italy’s latest crisis just beginning
By Pier Carlo Padoan in Rome
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has resigned, heralding a complex political crisis. The economic landscape is somewhat less complicated....
August 22nd, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Finance, Politics and Government | Read More
Mark Sobel on Christine Lagarde’s ECB appointment, Summer Bulletin, and more

Christine Lagarde
Mark Sobel on Christine Lagarde’s ECB appointment, Summer Bulletin, and more
OMFIF update week 27 – 1-5 July 2019 Vol.10 Ed.27
COMMENTARY
Ignore Lagarde’s doubters
Christine Lagarde’s nomination to the ECB presidency has rightfully generated much positive...
July 6th, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Finance, News | Read More
Italy must revive sense of direction, Financial market manipulation

Italy must revive sense of direction, Financial market manipulation
Commentary: Italy must revive sense of direction
By Antonio Armellini in Rome
The reversal in relative strength of Italy’s two governing partners, Lega and the Five Star Movement, did not bring greater clarity, as they continue...
July 2nd, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Corruption, Country Profiles, Finance, Markets | Read More
David Marsh and Meghnad Desai on Boris Johnson, Desmond Lachman on Bolsonaro’s Brazil, and more

Jair Bolsanoro
David Marsh and Meghnad Desai on Boris Johnson, Desmond Lachman on Bolsonaro’s Brazil, and more
OMFIF Update
17-21 June 2019 Vol.110 Ed.25
COMMENTARY
Bolsonaro’s Brazil in public debt peril
Jair Bolsanoro’s move into Brazil’s presidential palace raised market...
June 22nd, 2019 | Markets, Reports | Read More
Trump tariffs threaten world economy, Italy at a crossroads

USA’s president Donald Trump
Trump tariffs threaten world economy, Italy at a crossroads
Commentary: Trump tariffs threaten world economy
By Desmond Lachman in Washington
Donald Trump’s hard-line stance on the China trade issue could lead to a slowing in the world’s second largest economy....
June 12th, 2019 | Comment, Country Profiles, News, Reports, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Italy crowned Hempel World Cup Series Nations Trophy Champions

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Italy crowned Hempel World Cup Series Nations Trophy Champion
The Italian Sailing Team won the Hempel World Cup Series Nations Trophy, awarded to the highest performing nation at the Final, on Sunday 9 June as the 2019 series concluded in Marseille, France.
Team Italy were in outstanding form...
June 9th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Monday, 3 June, 2019)

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Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Monday, 3 June, 2019)
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
GLOBAL MARKETS: Risk-off mode prevailed in early European trade on Monday as the US/China trade dispute continues to intensify, leaving no hopes for a resolution any time...
June 3rd, 2019 | News | Read More
EU elections may end Italy coalition, Japanese and Chinese monetary policy meeting

EU elections may end Italy coalition, Japanese and Chinese monetary policy meeting
Commentary: EU elections may end Italy coalition
By Antonio Armellini in Rome
For Italy’s ruling coalition, the European parliamentary elections are a test on the viability of governing together. If Salvini’s...
May 22nd, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Country Profiles, European Union, Events, Finance, Markets, News, Politics and Government, Trade and Commerce | Read More
RINA reports 2018 revenues at 440 million and a growing order book

Ugo Salerno
RINA reports 2018 revenues at 440 million and a growing order book
Genoa, 16 May 2019 – The 2018 consolidated financial statements for RINA S.p.A., approved today, reveal revenues of €440 million in line with the previous year and an EBITDA of €51 million.
RINA concentrated on...
May 16th, 2019 | Accountancy, Classification Societies, Reports | Read More
Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Wednesday, 8 May, 2019)

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Daily Overview of Global Markets & the SEE Region (Wednesday, 8 May, 2019)
HIGHLIGHTS
WORLD ECONOMIC & MARKET DEVELOPMENTS
GLOBAL MARKETS: Taking their cue from Wall Street’s losses overnight, Asian bourses lost ground in today’s session and European equity markets opened lower, amid...
May 8th, 2019 | Banking, Finance, Markets, Reports, Statistics, Stock Markets | Read More
Brieda Cabins launches pioneering ground control station for remote crane operations

The Ground Remote Control Station (GRCS) enhances communication between teams and boosts operational efficiency at container terminals
Brieda Cabins launches pioneering ground control station for remote crane operations
Following extensive development work with pilot customer the Port of Virginia, Brieda...
May 1st, 2019 | Ports & Terminals | Read More
SAL Heavy Lift and Intermare Group Creates – SAL Heavy Lift, Italy

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Hamburg, 30 April 2019
SAL Heavy Lift and Intermare Group Creates – SAL Heavy Lift, Italy
Hamburg – SAL Heavy Lift GmbH and Genoa based Intermare Group is very happy to announce the appointment of SAL Heavy Lift, Italy as the official representative for SAL in the Italian market.
Commencing...
April 30th, 2019 | Company Profiles, Person Profiles, Ship Agencies | Read More
The ESPO conference in Livorno (23-24 May)

Fortezza Vecchia Livorno ©Paolo Pampana
The ESPO conference in Livorno (23-24 May) is approaching fast: are you ready to join us?
30 April 2019
In less than one month, the European port industry is gathering in Livorno for the 16th edition of the Annual ESPO Conference. The theme of this year’s...
April 30th, 2019 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Ports & Terminals | Read More