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China's economic growth could hit target, official says

China can reach its target for economic growth in 2024 of 5% with some extra effort, National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) spokesperson Liu Aihua said at Monday's press conference.

Liu explained that the reports released throughout January and February show a basis for a "solid start," expected to continue to unravel with the help of the government's policies of support. She also warned about the risk that global instability and a domestic lack of demand may pose to growth.

Liu's conference came after China unveiled an annual increase of 5.5% in retail sales and a monthly one of 7% in industrial production.

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Iran reportedly seizes container vessel near Strait of Hormuz

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy conducted a helicopter operation seizing the MSC Aries, a container ship flying the Portuguese flag, near the Strait of Hormuz, according to a report by IRNA, Iran's state news agency.

The vessel, which is reportedly managed by Zodiac Maritime and is linked to Israeli businessman Eyal Ofer, is now being directed back to Iranian waters.

UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) received a report indicating the seizure of a vessel by unspecified near the Strait of Hormuz approximately 50 nautical miles off Fujairah, United Arab Emirates.

Vezano za globalne napetosti, zanimljiv članak o utjecaju rasta geopolitičkih tenzija na brodare. Ukratko, sve više kritičnih točaka je pod pritiskom, trenutno tri, uskoro možda i četiri. Što će sve u konačnici rezultirati višim vozarinama.

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Radi se o činjenici: više od 80% globalne trgovine dobrima se prevozi morem. I bilo kakav poremećaj u pomorskoj trgovini može imati duboki učinak na globalnu ekonomiju. Zadnje potencijalno žarište je Hormuški tjesnac. To je vitalna arterija putem koje se prevozi petina svjetske trgovine naftom.

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Za one koji žele skraćenu verziju:

Iran nikad nije ni nikad neće zatvoriti Hormuz, niti to može. Plovne vode su uz Oman, ne uz Iran.

Niti je u bilo kakvom interesu za Iran.

Naravno da neće, ali time se prijeti i već ima direktan utjecaj na pomorstvo zbog percepcije većeg rizika.

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British security firm Ambrey said on Friday merchant vessels transiting the Gulf and Western Indian Ocean were advised to stay alert in case of increased uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) activity in the region.

Ambrey said it had received information that indicated an "Israeli military strike" was conducted on Isfahan, Iran.

Earlier, the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) agency said it had seen similar reports but that there were no indications commercial maritime vessels were the intended target of the strike.

Ambrey: Ships transiting the Gulf, Western Indian Ocean should stay alert

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