How London can reclaim its spot as a global shipping capital Opinion London was once a global leader in maritime and shipping, it still has unique advantages that can propel it back to number one, says Adrian Beciri The vibrant activity in the City of London and Canary Wharf, now bustling post-Covid, serve as a powerful reminder of London’s historic and ongoing prowess in financial and professional [...]
Ocean Wilsons sells off Brazilian arm to Mediterranean Shipping Company Transport and infrastructure London-listed Bermuda investment company Ocean Wilsons has sold off its Brazilian arm to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) for 4.32bn Brazilian real (£590m). Wilson Sons, which is currently one of the largest port and maritime logistics operators in Brazil, is currently majority owned by Ocean Wilsons with a 56.5 per cent interest. It is also one [...]
Braemar: Shipbroker meets expectations despite choppy geopolitical backdrop Transport and infrastructure Shipbroker Braemar has traded in line with expectations and “remains confident” of the outlook for the rest of the financial year, it said in an update to investors. The London-listed firm, one of the largest shipbrokers in the UK, said it had “continued to trade well” in since the start of April, when its reporting [...]
Net zero plan ‘long overdue’: UK shipping warns it’s falling behind on decarbonisation July 31, 2024 The shipping industry is concerned the govenrment is mismatching priorities, with the aviation sector's bid to decarbonise mentioned in the King's Speech.
James Latham: Red Sea attacks dent timber supplier’s profit June 27, 2024 Timber distributor James Latham has taken a hit to its profit as shipping attacks in the Red Sea sent the cost of containers flying.
Ferrari Group strikes gold as shipping bottlenecks give way to record sales June 20, 2024 Ferrari Group, which specialises in shipping jewelry and luxury goods across the globe, has reported the strongest sales in its 50 year history as ongoing efforts to expand its catchment area begin to pay off.
Who Gives A Crap? UK shoppers answer ‘us’ as eco-friendly loo roll company triples profit June 17, 2024 The UK arm of eco-friendly toilet paper brand Who Gives A Crap has achieved record sales after a global advertising campaign boosted demand for its bamboo loo roll.
Ferguson Marine: Scots ferry boss sacked March 26, 2024 The chief executive of Ferguson Marine has been sacked by the state-owned company’s board.
Braemar holds firm on full-year guidance after dramatic year March 20, 2024 Braemar's 2023 was marred with controversy after its shares were suspended for fourth months
British business feeling the impact of Red Sea disruption as strikes against the Houthis continue February 26, 2024 Research from the British Chamber of Commerce (BCC) showed that 55 per cent of UK exporters have been impacted by disruption of shipping to the Red Sea.