Happy that I got this one for Xmas.

Will try for a few days.

…to all of you! A really Happy Maersk holiday. Remember who moved your Xmas gifts to your Xmas tree and socks.

MC

The holiday season is about to arrive. This year’s family Christmas puzzle is up in Casa Karlsson on Summer Street. This year we will build a map of the wine regions of Spain. Everybody chip in. Here we go.

Yesterday I got my tickets for the holiday season.It has been an(other) intensive year. Now I am off for some time with the family, reading, relaxing, celebrating the holidays. I have always loved this period & all that comes with it. I wish all colleagues, friends, customers, partners, LinkedIn followers – a Happy Holiday …

Saint Lucy’s Day, also called the Feast of Saint Lucy, is observed on 13 December. This is holiday that is widely celebrated in Sweden. In all schools and offices Lucia arrives in the morning, singing the traditional songs together with her procession. We love our traditions.

Disruptions are an inevitable part of global economics. With the ambition to minimise disruptions and increase reliability in ocean transport, we’ve redefined transshipment using mainliners, shuttles and hubs with exceptional productivity in a modular network design. Welcome to the Network of the Future, starting in February 2025 on East-West trades. Learn more: http://spkl.io/6041fwz6F

Speaking about the future of AEO, Trusted Trader concepts, intelligent digital trade corridors & Trusted Value Chains at Dubai Customs AEO CONNECT event this morning with more than 120 participants. Excellent initiative to foster dialogue, innovation, interaction in the partnership of Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) family and community. Bravo & kudos to Eman Al …

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.