Jordan Adapts to Higher Shipping Costs From Red Sea Security Crisis
Jordan is bracing itself for extended shipping disruption in the Red Sea. Last week, Jordan’s cabinet led by the Prime…
Senegal Moves to Clamp Down on IUU Fishing
In a bid to curb the rampant IUU (illegal, unregulated and unreported) fishing along its coastline, the new Senegalese government…
Momentum is Building for Ammonia as Technology Matures
Demand for ammonia is being transformed by the energy transition. Until recently used as an input for fertilizer and chemical…
Med Marine Selects Kongsberg Maritime Thrusters for 6 Stern-Drive Tugs
Kongsberg Maritime has won a contract to supply azimuth thrusters to Turkish shipbuilder Med Marine, to power six new stern-drive…
Future-Proof Wärtsilä 25 Engine to Power Three New Fishing Vessels
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply its latest addition to the company’s engine portfolio, the Wärtsilä 25, for a new 44-metre…
Economic hard landing is delayed but not cancelled
Two years ago, central banks around the world started hiking interest rates. At the time many commentators, including this one,…
A moderate recovery is already underway in the eurozone
Surprisingly strong first quarter After two quarters of negative growth, eurozone GDP increased by a stronger-than-expected 0.3% in the first…
China’s consumer prices rise for third month, signalling demand recovery
China’s consumer prices rose for a third straight month in April, while producer prices extended declines, signalling an improvement in…
What you need to know about June’s European elections
With less than one month to go, the European elections are in full swing. Coverage of, and attention to these…
Risk of Stronger US Dollar Could Affect Emerging Market Credit Momentum
Fitch Ratings believes a sustained period of US dollar (USD) strength against emerging market (EM) currencies could weigh on some…