Saudi Arabia has signed a series of tax and customs agreements with multiple countries, further reinforcing the Kingdom’s commitment to global economic integration and enhancing its role in international trade. The agreements were signed by Minister of Finance Mohammed Al-Jadaan, who also serves as chairman of the Zakat, Tax, and Customs Authority, during the …

Today marked the first day of Maroš Šefčovič as the new European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security, alongside his role as Commissioner for Interinstitutional Relations and Transparency. Free and fair trade must continue to drive our prosperity, reduce our dependencies, and help develop sustainable partnerships worldwide 🌍 —benefiting consumers and businesses.

Exporting Nations: Source: MaritimeAnalytica

Today EU and Mercosur countries – Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay & Uruguay – finalised negotiations for a groundbreaking EU-Mercosur partnership agreement. This landmark deal will: 👉🏻 Secure and diversify our supply chains.Create new opportunities for all kind of businesses, by removing often prohibitive tariffs on EU exports to Mercosur.👉🏻 Save EU businesses €4 billion worth …

I love London, a magnificant city. I truly enjoy just walking around taking it in. After a long day with many meetings there is nothing better than walking the streets of London. Passing outside Whitehall in Westminister, lately I have been anlot in the buildings for various worl related reasons, on my late evening …

Great ICC event in London yesterday, ’Re-imagining the Future of Trade’ at Clifford Chance with more than 400 registered participants. Lord Karan Bilimoria of Chelsea delivered an inspirational Key Note Speech. Chris Southworth moderated in an excellent way a panel where we had an dyanamic & constructive discussion about how to accelerate trade digitalization. …

How right wasn’t Mick Jones. London Calling, again and again.

The book, ’Don’t Believe Everything You Think’ by Joseph Nguyen offers a profound exploration of how our thoughts influence our emotions and behaviors, urging readers to challenge their mental patterns and cultivate a healthier, more peaceful mindset. Here are 10 lessons from the book: Don’t Believe Everything You Think is an empowering guide to …

Time for another early morning 3am alarm bell and the forst early bird flight out of Copenhagen. Important meetings in the town by the river today.

Maersk completed an order for 20 dual-fuel vessels as part of our fleet renewal plan announced in August! We’ve signed agreements with three shipyards. Each vessel, ranging from 9,000 to 17,000 TEU, will feature liquified gas dual-fuel propulsion systems. Together, they add 300,000 TEU to our capacity! Discover more here 👉🏼: https://lnkd.in/d8rStUje

Here’s your chance to access a wealth of decarbonisation insights, collated from a survey of 500 global chemical companies. Access the report, created in close collaboration with FT Longitude. Download now: spkl.io/6013fZBsc

How can automotive companies optimize their global supply chains? Hear from my friend and colleague Toni Fondevilla, Global Head of Automotive, Maersk at Automechanika Dubai along with other industry leaders at the panel discussion on 11 December and discover how innovation, sustainability and resilience are shaping the future of supply chains. Also, come and …

Today we did a great Sunday hike with our two boys in the early winterland. Ossi and Goliat loves when we do oir three to four hour walks by the sea and in the woods.

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The WTO General Council has agreed by consensus to reappoint Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as Director-General for a second four-year term, set to begin on 1 September 2025. Read more: https://bit.ly/3OtNzLp

What a great day we had at GTRNordics in Stockholm yesterday. Future focused inspiring high-level discussion with concrete proposals on creative ways forward for trade digitalization, prosperity and growth. Excellent networking and exciting client meetings. Thank you to the organizers and the 600+ participants. We are on our way. The future is here and …

Today I participated as speaker at GTR Nordics in Stockholm, and event acknowledged to deliver the latest insights on the evolving opportunities and challenges impacting Nordic trade, export and supply chain financing. More than 600 participants saw a fascinating opening speech about how ’Data is beautiful’ delivered by David McCandless, journalist at the Guardian. …

Today we proudly named our 8th large dual-fuel methanol vessel A.P. Møller, honouring our founder.The technology is there, as demonstrated by sister ships – Ane, Astrid, Antonia, Alette, Alexandra, and Angelica Mærsk, plus the recently retrofitted Maersk Halifax, an industry first! With the dedication of our crew, they are at sea serving our customers …

Today I participated delivering a closing speech at the ’Swedish Customs Day Online’. A digitsl confernce for the Swedish business environment arranged by the Swedish Chamber of Commerce and Swedish Customs. The Swedish Customs Day is an annual event fostering cooperation between business and Government, an excellent platform to improve import, export and international …

U2 are back in the studio with drummer Larry Mullen Jr., guitarist The Edge has revealed. longtime drummer Larry Mullen Jr. who had to sit out of the band’s historic Las Vegas Sphere residency due to injury and recovering from surgery – is now “good” and “taking it easy but he’s back in the …