Shore Leave: Rare, Brief and in Danger of Extinction

Shore Leave: Rare, Brief and in Danger of Extinction
A new report from the ITF Seafarers’ Trust (ITFST) and the World Maritime University (WMU) highlights the continuing absence of shore leave for the world’s seafarers. Analysing the data from 5879 seafarers who responded to the ITFST’s Shore Leave Survey, WMU...
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How does the EU-U.S. trade deal impact the U.K.?

How does the EU-U.S. trade deal impact the U.K.?
The recent trade agreement between the United States and the European Union is set to weigh on the United Kingdom’s economy, despite its absence from the deal. According to Deutsche Bank’s latest U.K. Weekly Digest, the ripple effects of the agreement are expected to...
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Euronext wheat rises on short-covering and Chicago rebound

Euronext wheat rises on short-covering and Chicago rebound
Euronext wheat rose, boosted by short-covering in front-month futures and spillover from an export-fuelled rebound in Chicago. September wheat (BL2U5) on Euronext settled 1.9% higher at 197.50 euros ($229.81) a metric ton, after approaching a contract low earlier this...
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US LNG exports surge but will buyers in China turn up?

US LNG exports surge but will buyers in China turn up?
The US’s export of LNG has surged with new projects come online, but it remains unclear whether China which was once seen as a key growth market will be willing to take more of the fuel. More than 100mn tonnes per annum of new LNG capacity is due to start up globally...
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