PC firms see shipments plummet in 1Q 2023: Lenovo, HP, Dell, Apple, and ASUS all witnessed double-digit drops in their shipments of desktops, notebooks, and workstation computers in 1Q 2023, with Apple being hit the hardest with a 40% y-o-y decline, according to a report by the International Data Corporation (IDC). Global shipments declined 29% y-o-y to 56.9 mn, according to the report. A challenging macroeconomic climate and weakened demand contributed to the decline, and recovery could be unlikely in the event of a global economic recession, a research analyst at IDC said. The story is getting attention from CNBC, TechCrunch, and Bloomberg.

Microsoft teams up with maritime players for digital venture studio: One of the world’s leading tanker companies, Hafnia, has launched a new digital venture studio — Studio 30 50 — with Microsoft, Wilhelmsen,IMC Ventures, and DNV, according to a company press release. Studio 30 50 seeks to attract founders and early-stage startups who aim to solve challenges around emission reduction in the maritime industry.

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  • Around 70% of Russia’s seaborne Urals oil exports are still being sent to India,as attractive term contracts and lower freight rates help keep supply high. (Reuters)
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