Green Britannia can rule the waves — with the right support Here's how Green Britannia can rule the waves The coronavirus has had a major impact on a range of industries, including shipping. We have seen factories in parts of the world slow down and supply chains have been severely impacted. But today, on the UN’s World Maritime Day which is focused on sustainable shipping, as we look to reset and recover from the [...]
Don’t underestimate the importance of the Strait of Hormuz to the global economy If last week’s obstruction of a British tanker in the Strait of Hormuz did not illustrate the dangers our seafarers face, we were furnished with further proof on Friday, when Iran seized the Stena Impero in international waters. Only the timely intervention of a Royal Navy frigate had secured the safe passage of the British [...]
Solving the shipping industry’s technological problems is a huge opportunity for the UK For decades, the business of moving goods across national borders has been hidden from the headlines. In ordinary times it is a rather dry subject, but Brexit has brought trade into sharp focus. One thing has become crystal clear: if goods cannot move freely through ports as a result of political agreement, a much greater [...]
