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18.06.26 - 11:27
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Barnacle Scrapers Cash In As Persian Gulf Shipping Bottleneck Eases (ZeroHedge)
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Barnacle Scrapers Cash In As Persian Gulf Shipping Bottleneck Eases
Demand for commercial divers who clean ship hulls has surged as vessels stranded in the Persian Gulf prepare to leave following a tentative US-Iran peace agreement reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to Bloomberg.
According to Captain Manandeep Singh Kukreja of Prominence Shipping Services, requests for hull-cleaning crews have increased more than 30-fold since the announcement. Fees for cleaning a single vessel could rise up to 60%, from about $5,000 to $8,000.
Bloomberg reports that around 600 ships remain stuck in the Gulf after more than three months of disruption. Many have accumulated algae, slime, and barnacles, which can prevent entry into ports due to invasive-species concerns.
“The next 30 days, it's going to be like striking gold for diving companies,” Kukreja said. “Everyone wants to get out of Hormuz and get back to earning money.”
“They're going to make the best out of this opportunity. It's a ...
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17.06.26 - 23:18
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Atom-Transport aus England erreicht AKW Brokdorf (DPA-AFX)
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BROKDORF (dpa-AFX) - Der wohl letzte Transport mit radioaktiven Abfällen aus der Aufarbeitungsanlage Sellafield in Großbritannien hat das Zwischenlager am Kernkraftwerk Brokdorf im Kreis Steinburg erreicht. Dort soll der Müll zwischengelagert werden, ......
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17.06.26 - 08:24
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UK inflation unexpectedly stays at 2.8% with higher transport costs offset by slower food price rises – business live (The Guardian)
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Food prices rose at the slowest rate since December 2024Good morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.It's inflation day in the UK! The annual inflation rate unexpectedy stayed at 2.8% last month, as the impact of the Iran war was not as bad as feared.9.30am BST: UK House prices and rents10am BST: Eurozone inflation final for May1.30pm BST: US retail sales for May7pm BST: US Federal Reserve interest rate decision (no change expected) Continue reading......
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15.06.26 - 18:51
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EU-Einigung: neue Rechte für Fluggäste vereinbart (DPA-AFX)
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STRASSBURG (dpa-AFX) - Familien dürfen im Flugzeug kostenlos Sitzplätze nebeneinander reservieren, Ticketpreise müssen übersichtlich dargestellt werden: Europaabgeordnete und Mitgliedstaaten haben sich auf neue Fluggastrechte geeinigt. Parlamentspräsidentin ......
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