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No Fences, Only Horizons! Embrace Sweden’s ‘Right to Roam’ for an unforgettable connection with nature. In Sweden 🇸🇪 , there is a law called “Allemansrätten,” or the “right to roam,” which allows people to freely explore and camp in most natural areas, even on private land without disturbing or destroying the environment. . . . #sweden #goe #gatewaysofeurope #exploreeurope #goeurope

Day 1276: Why is New Zealand a young country in terms of its human history? Bonus: what does "Māori " mean?           New Zealand was the last large and liveable place in the world to be discovered.   Māori ancestors were the first settlers in New Zealand.   Māori settlement The first people to arrive in New Zealand were ancestors of the Māori. The first settlers probably arrived from Polynesia between 1200 and 1300 AD. They discovered New Zealand as they explored the Pacific, navigating by the ocean currents, winds and stars.   Some tribal traditions say the first Polynesian navigator to discover New Zealand was Kupe.      The first Europeans The Dutch The first European to arrive in New Zealand was the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman in 1642. The name New Zealand comes from the Dutch ‘Nieuw Zeeland’, the name first given to us by a Dutch mapmaker.   British and French A surprisingly long time passed — 127 years — before New Zealand was visited by another European. The Englishman Captain James Cook arrived here in 1769 on the first of 3 voyages.   European whalers and sealers then started visiting regularly, followed by traders.   By the 1830s, the British government was being pressured to reduce lawlessness in the country and to settle here before the French, who were considering New Zealand as a potential colony.   Treaty of Waitangi signed On 6 February 1840 at Waitangi, William Hobson — New Zealand’s first Governor — invited assembled Māori chiefs to sign a treaty with the British Crown.   The treaty was taken all around the country — as far south as Foveaux Strait — for signing by local chiefs. More than 500 chiefs signed the treaty that is now known as the Treaty of Waitangi (Te Tiriti o Waitangi).   The term 'Māori' did not exist until the Europeans arrived. It means 'ordinary' and Māori used it to distinguish themselves from the new, fair-skinned European settlers.    #learnonethingaday  

Swan Service adds Port Calls to Bremerhaven and Busan Swan service connecting trade between the main #ports of #China and North #Europe will be adding calls to #Bremerhaven and Busan to meet our client demand. The new calls will provide additional capacity for #shipments to #SouthKorea, and #Japan via transshipment Busan. The call in #Busan will also further expand our connection between South Korea, #NorthEurope and the #Scanbaltic region. This new rotation further strengthens our connections between the west coast of Sweden, Finland and the Baltic region to Asia via transshipment Klaipeda through our Baltic feeder with minimal transit time. The full rotation is: Qingdao – Busan – #Ningbo – Yantian – Tanjung Pelepas – Antwerp – Gdynia– Gdansk – Klaipeda – Bremerhaven – King Abdullah #Port – Singapore – Qingdao MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company #vessel #ship #shipping #transshipment #logistics #supplychain https://lnkd.in/eFV4zUrM

As a nation of islands at the end of the world's trade routes, the maritime domain connects our motu with the globe. See why maritime matters to Aotearoa | New Zealand: https://lnkd.in/gMDEvHCU

Ever hear the words Lagom, Jante, Hygge and Sisu? Well, until my recent Nordic cruise with my wife, neither had I. Many cite those 4 words as reasons why Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden usually rank among the happiest countries in the world.   I discovered that those 4 words could be the key to happier supply chain strategy. Check out my blog in the first comment. #supplychain #disruptions #vuca #nordiccruise

In Brazil (yes, I’m from Brazil... if you haven’t noticed it yet) we have a quote that says “Água mole em pedra dura, tanto bate até que fura.” that can be literally translated as “Soft water on hard stone hits until it bores a hole." It is an incredibly powerful sentiment that truly captures the essence of persistence and determination. This beautifully illustrates that even when faced with seemingly undefeatable obstacles, consistency, and obstinate effort can yield incredible results. It's a stark reminder that it's not always about how forceful or aggressive one's approach is, but rather the unwavering commitment and dedication to a purpose. Think about it – water, in its gentle and fluid nature, manages to reshape the very fabric of something as tough and unyielding as stone! This is such a profound testament to the idea that with time and steady effort, one can overcome even the most formidable challenges. So, whenever we face a challenge in life and feel like giving up, let's channel the tenacity of that soft water, remember its quiet strength, and know that with patience and perseverance, we too can make an impact! I’m soft water.

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Jim Tompkins each and every time I read your blogs, I learn something. Sending this out to my network in the hopes you can also learn something even if you are not in Supply Chain, the lesson is transferable with a little thought. #leadershipmatters #makeyourmark #networking #openforbusiness #openforwork #lastmiledelivery #supplychain #mentalhealthsupport

𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥 Over 3.2 million individuals and an impressive 89,000 registered Brazilian businesses were actively involved in #bitcoin transactions over the past few months. 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥 The Federal Revenue Service's (FRB) latest findings for June highlight Brazil's skyrocketing interest in Bitcoin. Brazil had an unparalleled 𝟑,𝟐𝟏𝟕,𝟔𝟑𝟑 𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐓𝐂 𝐛𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬, marking a record-breaking 𝙖𝙡𝙡-𝙩𝙞𝙢𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙜𝙝. This figure signifies a robust 60% 𝙜𝙧𝙤𝙬𝙩𝙝 from just over four months prior. As per records from the nation’s tax department, 2,016,684 Brazilians had delved into the world of cryptocurrencies by the close of April 2023. 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲, 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫. A total of 89,096 registered businesses made use of Crypto assets, setting an ATH. This is a considerable 6% increase from the preceding month's 83,851 entities. 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐥'𝐬 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨-𝐀𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐰𝐬 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 With the introduction of the 𝐂𝐫𝐲𝐩𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐋𝐚𝐰, the Central Bank of Brazil now possesses the authority to oversee, endorse, and audit the digital asset arena.

Last year France banned domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist, in a bid to cut carbon emissions. This among others affected flights between Paris-Bordeaux (560km by car) and Paris-Lyon (460km by car).  https://lnkd.in/daB2VAVp   This year the Danish government wants to support short-haul flights in Denmark by introducing a zero-VAT on the airports. Among the affected airports and flights are Karup-CPH (320km by car), Sønderborg-CPH (315 km by car) and Aarhus-CPH (347km). And interesting enough this initiative comes at a time where flight frequency among the Danes are “back to normal” after the Covid lockdown. Why do we keep supporting high carbon emission activities? Why not invest in better trains also in Denmark so we can cut transport time and carbon emissions? https://lnkd.in/dT7bYHsC #carbonemissions #travelindustry #transport