10 things you need to know this morning in Australia

[View in browser]( [Logo]( [Image]( [10 things you need to know this morning in Australia]( [10 things you need to know this morning in Australia]( [This is Business Insider Australia’s morning newsletter for Monday, March 7.]( [Australia’s fossil fuel export prices are surging as a consequence of the war in Ukraine]( [Australia’s fossil fuel export prices are surging as a consequence of the war in Ukraine]( [Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has lashed global markets amid uncertainty over the conflict’s potential impact on inflation and energy prices.]( [Australian businesses reported easing supply chain shortages in February, but new threats to logistics have emerged]( [Australian businesses reported easing supply chain shortages in February, but new threats to logistics have emerged]( [Fewer Australian businesses felt the brunt of supply chain disruptions in February than a month prior, new data shows, suggesting a long-running logistics crunch eased after the new year.]( [Here are the major US and European companies pulling out of Russia following the invasion of Ukraine]( [Here are the major US and European companies pulling out of Russia following the invasion of Ukraine]( [From Big Oil to Big Tech, companies around the world are halting business with Russia as Putin continues the invasion of Ukraine.]( [‘Go, go, go!’: Video shows Ukrainian residents and journalists fleeing a town north of Kyiv amid Russian shelling]( [‘Go, go, go!’: Video shows Ukrainian residents and journalists fleeing a town north of Kyiv amid Russian shelling]( [Residents and journalists fled Irpin, located northwest of Kyiv, after Russian shelling targeted a bridge that was used to evacuate civilians.]( [Mohammed bin Salman’s ruthless attempt to ‘build his pyramids’ has sparked unprecedented backlash from Saudis]( [Mohammed bin Salman’s ruthless attempt to ‘build his pyramids’ has sparked unprecedented backlash from Saudis]( [Opinion: Local resistance to the Mohammed bin Salman’s development plans for Jeddah has been unexpected and extraordinary.]( [Silicon Valley’s Congressman Ro Khanna says his solution to fixing social media companies would be to ‘hire 100 philosophers’ and ‘liberal arts thinkers’]( [Silicon Valley’s Congressman Ro Khanna says his solution to fixing social media companies would be to ‘hire 100 philosophers’ and ‘liberal arts thinkers’]( [His comments come as social media companies like Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, face a reckoning over their wider social impact.]( [The world’s largest cruise ship, which has a 10-story water slide and 82-foot zip line, set sail on its first voyage]( [The world’s largest cruise ship, which has a 10-story water slide and 82-foot zip line, set sail on its first voyage]( [The ship departed Friday from Fort Lauderdale on a 7-day voyage to the Caribbean. It will visit Labadee and Nassau, among other destinations.]( [What it’s like to sail aboard a container ship, where travelers trade the amenities of a cruise ship for solitude]( [What it’s like to sail aboard a container ship, where travelers trade the amenities of a cruise ship for solitude]( [[Freighter ship travel]A Grimaldi freighter leaves port.Tal Oran - Leisure cruising aboard a freighter vessel is a beloved but niche form of travel. - Unlike a cruise ship, there are no nightclubs, water slides, and crowds of people aboard a freighter. - See what it’s like sailing aboard a cargo vessel and how it compares to a traditional cruise. Imagine two weeks out at sea aboard a behemoth ship. [Freighter ship travel]A freighter heads out to sea.Tal Oran No, not on a cruise ship with bars, pools, water slides, and hospitality — we’re talking about a freighter vessel used to transport cargo between ports. [Freighter ship travel]A freighter sits at port.Tal Oran Sailing on a freighter doesn’t have the same frills of taking a cruise with Royal Caribbean or Carnival: There’s no WiFi, no nightclubs, and no plush bars. [Freighter ship travel]Looking down a passageway.Tal Oran And for the most part, you could be stuck on these ships for two to three weeks at a time. [Freighter ship travel]Two ships pass one another on the open ocean.Tal Oran To some leisure travelers, this form of travel may seem hellish. After all, aren’t you vacationing for a relaxing, pampering getaway? [Freighter ship travel]A Grimaldi Lines ship loads up at port.Tal Oran But to a niche set of travelers, sailing aboard a cargo cruise — just you, a handful of other travelers, and the crew — is a dreamy way to unplug from the excess luxuries of the world. [Freighter ship travel]Tal Oren makes a self portrait on deck.Tal Oran And travelers are willing to pay $100 to $150 a day to cruise on a cargo ship. [Freighter ship travel]Trying on the survival suits in order to get familiar with the process.Tal Oran Source:]( “It’s got a unique smell of pitch, sea salt, food, and stale bodies. It gets in your blood,” Hamish Jamieson, founder of New Zealand-based Freighter Travel, told Insider. “It’s a wee bit like going to your favorite cabin in the middle of autumn.” [Freighter ship travel]Tidying up in the laundry room.Tal Oran Source: [Insider]( You won’t find the typical cruise sights of sunburning tourists, nighttime shows, and children swimming in pools on a freighter ship. [Freighter ship travel]Testing out the workout equipment.Tal Oran Instead, imagine a quieter, more meditative form of travel. [Freighter ship travel]Lifting weights in the gym.Tal Oran “The limited activities you can do onboard helps you calm down,” Arne Gudde, founder of Berlin-based Slowtravel, told Insider. [Shipping containers stacked high at a port.]The port of Chiwan, China.Ben Mack/Insider Travelers still get their own hotel room-like cabin filled with furnishings like a bathroom, bed, closet, couch, desk, and power outlets. [Two beds in a cabin. There's a night stand with table lamps in between the beds.]Two beds in a cabin on the Amerigo Vespucci’s F deck.Ben Mack/Insider And there are some onboard amenities reminiscent of that of a cruise ship, like a communal library, and gym. [Stacks of shelves filled with books.]The library on the Amerigo Vespucci.Ben Mack/Insider Source: [Insider]( Like a typical cruise, passengers still get three meals a day, including occasionally luxurious feasts like steak, coq au vin, and salmon. [A dining room with several tables, green chairs, and white table cloth.]The dining room on the Amerigo Vespucci.Ben Mack/Insider Source: [Insider]( But unlike a Royal Caribbean cruise where tours of “behind the scenes” sections of the ship come at an extra cost, travelers on a freighter ship are free to explore the engine room and visit the bridge, the vessel’s command center. [Freighter ship travel]A view in the engine room.Tal Oran And the crew aren’t there to provide travelers with on-call hospitality, comfort, and service, although they’re often eager to chat about the ins and outs of a freighter and life at sea. [Freighter ship travel]A crew member describes the engine room controls.Tal Oran Source: [Insider]( Gudde suggests bringing a book, watching a movie, or exploring the nooks and crannies of the ship. [A member of the crew looking down at papers, a map on the Amerigo Vespucci.]A member of the crew on the Amerigo Vespucci.Ben Mack/Insider Just make sure you pack efficiently — Freighter Travel allows about 221 pounds worth of luggage per person, and about 55-pounds per bag, Jamieson said. [Crew members in the bridge looking out into large windows.]Crew members in the bridge on the Amerigo Vespucci.Ben Mack/Insider But most importantly, bring your patience. You’ll need lots of it while managing the superfluity of time to yourself at sea and dealing with the logistics of cargo transport. [Instruments (buttons, screens) on the Amerigo Vespucci's bridge.]Instruments in the Amerigo Vespucci’s bridge.Ben Mack/Insider Travelers looking to cruise on a freighter are still subject to the unpredictability of the ship’s schedule: It’s not there for the purpose of bringing you from one destination to another. [Freighter ship travel]A gantry crane loads the MSC Carouge with containers.Tal Oran “Flexibility is the key,” Jamieson said. “But it’s also half the fun.” [Freighter ship travel]A Grimaldi freighter sets sail.Tal Oran If this has piqued your interest in freighter travel, unfortunately, you’ll have to be patient. [Freighter ship travel]The MSC Kim container ship heads out to sea.Tal Oran Cargo cruises are still stalled amid COVID-19, creating wait lists as long as hundreds, maybe thousands of people, Gudde said. [Freighter ship travel]The MSC Kim container ship heads out to sea.Tal Oran Source: [Insider]( Fans of this much-beloved form of “slow travel” are patiently hoping for a return later this year or in 2023. [Part of the exterior of the freighter overlooking the ocean.]Outside the Amerigo Vespucci at sea.Ben Mack/Insider Source: [Insider]( Read the original article on [Business Insider]( [Here are all the contenders for the upcoming EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia awards]( [Here are all the contenders for the upcoming EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia awards]( [The finalists for the EY Entrepreneur Of The Year Australia Awards have finally been announced. Over the last two decades, the Entrepreneur Of The Year program has recognised ambitious leaders who build and sustain successful, dynamic businesses and reframe the future. This year’s instalment will see the Entrepreneur Of The […]]( [Image]( [Logo]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Privacy Policy](