Omicron’s Hybrid XE Creates Fresh Focus On Mutation
The disclosure of new Covid-19 variants emerging in China and the rise of a potentially more transmissible strain in Britain has recast the spotlight on the ongoing risk of the virus.
The World...
Freight Market Hit By Disruptive Geopolitical Events
Traders unwilling to buy commodities due to price spikes
Supramax, Panamax sectors outperform Capesizes in Q1
Freight market being influenced by geopolitical issues
A recent news article published in the Platts states that dry...
Russian Forces Withdraw From Northern Ukraine
At least some of these Russian forces will be transferred to eastern Ukraine to fight in the Donbas region, according to the British Ministry of Defense. Kremlin laments its mounting troop losses as a...
Sanctions On Russian Energy And Commodities Explained
Russia's invasion of Ukraine has triggered an unprecedented wave of sanctions against Moscow which are rippling through global commodity markets. In addition to official sanctions which continue to evolve, major self-sanctioning by industries looking...
This Country May Expect An Economic Downturn As It Stands With Ukraine
Italy’s government stands squarely with other EU nations in opposing Russia’s war in Ukraine. Italy has imposed sanctions on the Russian economy, stopped dealing with its banks, and called for a negotiated settlement to...
UN Assembly Suspends Russia From Human Rights Body, Moscow Then Quits
The U.N. General Assembly voted Thursday to suspend Russia from the world organization’s leading human rights body over allegations that Russian soldiers in Ukraine engaged in rights violations that the United States and Ukraine...
Inmarsat And Thetius Released Research On Maritime Sustainability
Inmarsat has published a new decarbonisation report exploring the impact digital technology can make on shipping’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
The report goes on to outline the industry’s ‘pathway to 2050’, highlighting the...
Instagram’s New Feature Is Now Available To All US Users
Instagram is expanding product tagging to everyone in the United States over the next few months, the company announced.
Last year, the company added a new feature to help connect online shoppers to...
[Watch] Why Going Green Will Impact Insurance-related Matters
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As the shipping industry makes moves towards cutting carbon emissions, the impact on the safety and seaworthiness of ships is something that will need to be considered. As Gwyneth Teo reports,...
The Length Of Fingers May Determine Effect Of COVID In Your Body
Your risk of ending up in the hospital with COVID-19 may literally be in your own hands. A new study finds finger length displays a link to a person’s sex hormone levels. What does...