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Money is not the problem, time is

Money is not the problem, time is

Gepostet von | 5 Mar 2025 | , , | 1

Stirring debate on the threat on NATO's eastern flank The GIDS (German Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies) hosted a livestream on YouTube, as we announced yesterday on marineforum.online (GIDS live: Threat on NATO's eastern flank). The topic "NATO's eastern flank: How great is the threat of war?" not only attracted around 250 guests to the International Maritime Museum Hamburg, but also met with a great response online. Many security policy lectures and debates have already taken place on deck 10 of the historic building, but rarely has the topic been so explosive and topical. The seats on site were fully booked early on, and even at the start of the livestream there was...

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Hamburg - Liner shipping company achieves higher profit

Hamburg - Liner shipping company achieves higher profit

Gepostet von | 4 Mar 2025 | , , , | 0

It was expected, and now Hapag-Lloyd is delivering its first results. According to preliminary figures from the end of January, the container shipping company's consolidated profit before interest and taxes increased from EUR 2.5 billion to EUR 2.6 billion in 2024 compared to 2023, and revenue also rose significantly. It climbed from 17.8 to 19.1 billion euros. A 5% increase in transport volumes and a stable average freight rate contributed significantly to this. At EUR 1,434/TEU in 2024, it was roughly on par with the previous year's level of EUR 1,442/TEU. The shipping company benefited from the higher freight volumes, which despite the detours around the Cape of Good...

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Panama - Trump's threats are starting to have an effect

Panama - Trump's threats are starting to have an effect

Gepostet von | 3 Mar 2025 | , , | 0

A bilateral treaty between the USA and Panama on the operation of the canal stipulates neutral treatment of ships of all nationalities. However, President Donald Trump had threatened to "reclaim" the Panama Canal Zone, which has been controlled by the United States for more than 70 years. Trump had also accused Panama of Access marineforum digital+ Are you already a registered user? Log in here now - also MOV members: Username Password Remember meLost your password? Don't have access yet? Click here for the marineforum digital+ subscription: Access to all articles from the marineforum magazine Easy payment via PayPal, direct debit or...

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GIDS live: Threat on NATO's eastern flank

GIDS live: Threat on NATO's eastern flank

Gepostet von | 28 Feb 2025 | , , | 0

Live stream on 4 March 2025 from 6.30 pm on YouTube The GIDS (German Institute for Strategic Studies) invites you to the #GIDSdebate. The topic of the evening is "NATO's eastern flank: How great is the threat of war?". On Tuesday, 4 March 2025, 6.30 pm via livestream. The #GIDSdebate is fully booked, only press places are still available. The organisers ask you to register by Friday, 28 February, 12 noon at [email protected]. The #GIDSdebate can be streamed at tinyurl.com/mrwmwv3d. Guests from the Bundeswehr and society will be discussing on the podium. Among them are: Marika Linntam Ambassador of the Republic of Estonia to Germany, previously Head of the European Department at the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs Lieutenant General...

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Arne and the anchor

Arne and the anchor

Gepostet von | 27 Feb 2025 | , , | 0

New suspicion of sabotage of critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea: It seems to be a recurring theme that merchant ships in the Baltic Sea suddenly complain about the loss of anchors and anchor chains. This allegedly happened on 20 February 2025 when the freighter MV "Arne", coming from St. Petersburg, passed the Swedish islands of Gotland and Öland westbound. What is striking is the fact that the 27-year-old merchant ship, which flies the flag of Antigua Barbuda, left St. Petersburg on 19 February 2025 at its usual speed of around 12.5 knots and gradually slowed down as it approached the island of Gotland. From there, AIS tracking apps...

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