OceanX: 'Political stability' sought as H2 headwinds apparent
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Glad to be back and apologies for skipping last week’s OceanX coverage.
A deadly mix of travel schedule, over-entertainment and likely over-stimulation (mentally) from a great OceanX AGM in Kuala Lumpur the week before, made it a really welcome suggestion when my Loadstar Premium editor… promptly enough suggested to push back the weekly.
I am still busy sorting the many thoughts from the many discussions during those delightfully busy days, but maybe ready to sort a few insights.
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