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Hapag-Lloyd Launches Shefarer Program to Promote Women at Sea
HAMBURG, GermanyNew initiative aims to increase female representation in maritime careers, with at least 20% of new trainee intakes targeted for female cadets Hapag-Lloyd (ETR: HLAG) has launched its new Shefarer Program, a long-term initiative designed to sustainably increase the share of women working at sea and strengthen career opportunities for women across the maritime industry. […]
HAMBURG, Germany
New initiative aims to increase female representation in maritime careers, with at least 20% of new trainee intakes targeted for female cadets
Hapag-Lloyd (ETR: HLAG) has launched its new Shefarer Program, a long-term initiative designed to sustainably increase the share of women working at sea and strengthen career opportunities for women across the maritime industry.
Developed in cooperation with partners Jebsen PTC, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (Germany) GmbH and Marlow Navigation Co. Ltd, the program introduces targeted measures to attract more women to maritime careers, support their professional development on board and improve visibility for women seafarers across Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet.
A central part of the Shefarer Program is the promotion of young talent. Hapag-Lloyd said that, going forward, at least 20% of new trainee intakes will be female cadets. The target will also apply to the company’s international crew pipeline, with a particular focus on young Filipino talent.
The program will also introduce selected Shefarer vessels, where several women seafarers will be deployed together across different ranks and functions. The goal is to ensure that women on board are seen as an integral part of the crew, whether serving as cadets, officers, engineers, oilers or captains.
In addition, Hapag-Lloyd is investing in separate changing rooms, showers and toilets on all newbuildings scheduled to enter service in the coming years, further improving working and living conditions for women at sea.
“With the Shefarer Program, we are creating concrete structures to help more women enter the maritime industry and build long-term careers at sea,” said Silke Lehmköster, Managing Director Fleet at Hapag-Lloyd. “Mixed crews strengthen communication, collaboration and mutual respect on board. Our goal is to increase the visibility of women at sea and to create more career opportunities for them across our fleet.”
Women currently represent 5.71% of Hapag-Lloyd’s crew. The company also has four women captains currently sailing for Hapag-Lloyd, representing 4.6% of its captains.
The Shefarer Program forms part of Hapag-Lloyd’s broader strategy to make maritime careers more attractive and visible while helping the industry attract qualified young talent for the future.
About Hapag-Lloyd
With a fleet of 302 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the company has 15,200 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.6 million TEU, including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide provide fast and reliable connections between 600 ports on all continents.
In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 24 marine terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. The segment has 4,400 employees and provides complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to terminal activities.
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Bruce Jones SEO Launches AI Visibility Strategy to Help Businesses Get Cited in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Other AI Search Engines
ATLANTA, GASEO consulting firm expands beyond traditional rankings to help clients show up in generative AI answers through GEO and AEO services
SEO consulting firm expands beyond traditional rankings to help clients show up in generative AI answers through GEO and AEO services
ATLANTA, GA
ATLANTA, GA — Bruce Jones SEO, a search engine optimization consulting firm, today announced the expansion of its service offerings to include Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), helping businesses maintain visibility as more consumers turn to AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok to find products, services, and information.
The shift in how people search has changed the rules of online visibility. Instead of simply ranking on a results page, businesses now need to be cited as a trusted source inside AI-generated answers — a process that requires a different mix of technical SEO, structured data, and content strategy than traditional search optimization alone.
“Traditional SEO gets you clicks, but AI SEO and GEO get you recommended,” said Jovie Ranico, CEO of Bruce Jones SEO. “Search hasn’t gone away—it’s expanded. Businesses that only optimize for the old rules of Google are going to miss a growing share of how their customers are finding information. That’s why we’ve built out our AI SEO, GEO, and AEO services alongside the SEO fundamentals our clients already count on.”
Bruce Jones SEO’s expanded services include:
AI SEO — combining technical SEO, structured data, and topical authority so AI systems can accurately understand and represent a business
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) — improving visibility in AI-generated answers and conversational search experiences, built on strong SEO fundamentals like crawlability, content quality, and authority
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) — structuring content, FAQs, and business information to directly answer the questions people ask through voice assistants and AI search tools
The firm emphasizes that no legitimate SEO provider can guarantee placement in AI Overviews or AI chat tools, since these platforms control their citation decisions. Instead, Bruce Jones SEO focuses on strengthening the technical readiness, content quality, and authority signals that make a business more likely to be discovered and cited—while continuing to support the traditional local search, Google Business Profile, and website optimization work that remains the foundation of any visibility strategy.
Bruce Jones SEO works with businesses across a range of industries, including legal, healthcare, e-commerce, jewelry, nonprofit, and professional services, and has clients across the United States and internationally.
Businesses interested in a free AI visibility and SEO consultation can schedule one directly through Bruce Jones SEO’s website.
About Bruce Jones SEO
Bruce Jones SEO is a search engine optimization consulting firm led by CEO Jovie Ranico, an SEO consultant in her own right, with founder Bruce Jones continuing as an SEO expert and advisor. The firm operates primarily online, serving clients across the United States and internationally. Services include SEO audits, local search optimization, Google Business Profile management, structured data implementation, SEO content writing, and AI/GEO/AEO consulting. Bruce Jones also wrote a book on learning SEO fundamentals.
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James McManus Introduces Private Credit Accountability Initiative During The Frankie Boyer Show Appearance
Darien, ConnecticutThe Frankie Boyer Show
Developer Also Introduces the CPCA (The Center for Private Credit Accountability) and Discusses Concerns Surrounding Private Credit Lending
The Frankie Boyer Show
Developer Also Introduces the CPCA (The Center for Private Credit Accountability) and Discusses Concerns Surrounding Private Credit Lending
Darien, Connecticut
Real estate developer James McManus recently appeared on The Frankie Boyer Show to discuss his ongoing financing dispute involving Fairbridge Asset Management and his experience with private credit lending.
During the interview, McManus detailed his perspective on the financing dispute, the impact it has had on his real estate development activities, and broader concerns he believes borrowers and developers can face when working with private lenders.
McManus also introduced the CPCA located in Harlem, NY, discussing the organization’s purpose and its efforts to address issues involving private credit and commercial lending.
The interview provides McManus with an opportunity to tell his side of the story while highlighting what he believes is a need for greater awareness and accountability within the private lending industry.
The Law Office of Andrew C. Laufer PLLC-Attorney Andrew Laufer – 917-648-3858
Interview Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj6A6tpjnNU
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VocoPro Announces All-Inclusive Two and Eight-User Professional Digital PLL Wireless Systems with Both Handheld and Headset Microphones
Los Angeles, CA For venues and performers who need a reliable, flexible wireless mic system, audio leader VocoPro today announced its new UDX-ULTRA series — a fully loaded, all-inclusive version of VocoPro’s acclaimed UDX series that comes in a 2-user or 8-user configuration. These pro-level digital PLL systems now come complete with both handheld microphones […]
Los Angeles, CA
For venues and performers who need a reliable, flexible wireless mic system, audio leader VocoPro today announced its new UDX-ULTRA series — a fully loaded, all-inclusive version of VocoPro’s acclaimed UDX series that comes in a 2-user or 8-user configuration.

These pro-level digital PLL systems now come complete with both handheld microphones and headset/bodypack transmitters for every channel. Users will enjoy crystal-clear “Mic-on-Chip”™ digital audio, automatic channel scanning, real-time monitoring, and unmatched flexibility — all in one ready-to-use package.
Perfect for houses of worship, schools, bands, conferences, karaoke, events and more. No more guessing which accessories you need — just plug in, sync—and perform.
Features:
- 2 or 8-user professional digital wireless system. Includes 2 or 8 handheld mics and 2 or 8 headset mics to give users ultimate flexibility for any application.
- Crystal-clear 24-bit digital audio with “Mic-on-Chip”™. The ideal wireless system designed for multi-user environments.
- The receiver scans for clear channels; with many groups and hundreds of frequencies to choose from. Real time monitoring of microphones RF, audio, and battery levels.
- Handheld mic features durable all metal construction and a large dynamic capsule, great sounding mic for singing and speech without picking up background noise.
- Bodypack includes a professional headset microphone with superior sound for both speech and singing.
Included:
DUAL-ULTRA
- UDX-DUAL two-channel receiver
- 2x UDX-HT handheld microphone
- 2x UDX-BP headset microphone with bodypack transmitter
- 2x XLR-6FT balanced XLR audio cable (6’)
OCTO-ULTRA
- UDX-OCTO eight-channel receiver
- 8x UDX-HT handheld microphone
- 8x UDX-BP headset microphone with bodypack transmitter
- 2x XLR-QUAD-6 balanced quad XLR audio cable (6’)
Pricing:
DUAL-ULTRA
MAP: $399
MSRP: $539
OCTO-ULTRA
MAP: $1,569
MSRP: $2,099
About VocoPro
VocoPro is a California-based professional audio company that was founded in 1991. For more than three decades, the VocoPro name has been synonymous with professional karaoke systems and still holds the number one spot for high-end professional karaoke products. Providing the highest level of customer service in the industry, VocoPro understands that it takes more than a great product to keep a customer happy. A few of their many “world’s first” designs include an all-in-one entertainment PA system and a dual tray multi-format hard drive player. In addition to their many innovations, VocoPro’s multi-channel wireless microphone systems reign as the top sellers for most major music retailers. For more information about VocoPro, please visit www.vocopro.com.
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