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January 12, 2026
The 'Ports and Airports Ministry' announced on Monday that Brazil has set a'minimum concession fee' of '500 million reais (92.96 million dollars) for the massive Tecon 10-container terminal auction at the port of 'Santos', which is expected to happen in the second half of March.
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January 9, 2026
Here are some company news and stories that could have a significant impact on France and Benelux's markets or individual stocks. AIR FRANCE KLM has announced that 80 flights will be cancelled on Friday from and to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport due to expected snowfall in the Netherlands.
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January 3, 2026
His spokesperson stated on Saturday that Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was deeply concerned by the U.S. military actions in Venezuela, which "sets a dangerous precedent." This is ahead of an expected?U.N. Security Council meeting. Diplomats…
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November 28, 2025
Alexia Barrier, the French skipper and seven female teammates will begin their Jules Verne Trophy quest on Saturday off the coasts of Brest. They aim to set the world's first non-stop circumnavigation time with an all-female team without any outside help.
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October 22, 2025
Airbus announced on Wednesday that the global fleet of freighter aircraft will increase to 3,420 by 2040, or a 45% rise, thanks to the long-term growth in trade. This will consist of 815 freighters that are already in service and 2,605 new ones.
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October 22, 2025
Alstom announced on Wednesday that the French rail operator SNCF Voyageurs had approved a 1.4-billion-euro ($1.63-billion) order from Alstom for 30 more very high speed trains for international service, under the Eurostar brand. This order is…
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October 14, 2025
State-run news agency Xinhua reports that a Chinese container ship completed a pioneering voyage through the Arctic and into a UK port. This journey cut in half the transit time of the electric vehicles aboard the ship, as well as the solar panels, which were destined for Europe.
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October 8, 2025
The port authorities in Antwerp-Bruges, Belgium reported that the four-day strike by Flemish harbour captains against federal pension reforms has severely affected marine traffic. The port of Antwerp, which normally processes 60-80 ships per day…
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October 2, 2025
LSEG data revealed on Thursday that at least four LNG-laden tanks bound for the Zeebrugge LNG Terminal in Belgium were either diverted to another terminal or left idle during a Greenpeace 30-hour blockade protesting against European Union imports Russian gas.
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October 2, 2025
LSEG data on Thursday showed that at least three LNG-laden tanks appeared to have diverted from the Zeebrugge LNG Terminal in Belgium as Greenpeace activists protested against European Union imports. The second largest European importer is Russia…
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October 2, 2025
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The France-based firm reported a Q3 rental revenue of 52.9 million Euros. The shareholders of the Belgian energy company asked for a vote to be taken on a dividend intermediary.
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September 30, 2025
According to the EU maritime mission Aspides and its operator, the Dutch flagged cargo ship Minervagracht, was on fire and drifting in the Gulf of Aden, Tuesday. A day earlier, it had been hit by an explosive that injured two sailors and forced them to evacuate.
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September 29, 2025
Ambrey, a British maritime security company, reported on Monday an attack against a general cargo ship flying the Dutch flag 120 nautical miles south-east of Yemen's port of Aden. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said also that military authorities had reported that a ship…
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August 6, 2025
The company announced on Wednesday that the Dubai-based oil trading firm 2Rivers (formerly Coral Energy) has begun the formal dissolution process following the sanctions imposed by Britain and the European Union. The company said it took the decision with great regret…
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July 10, 2025
The Admiral's Cup, which has been absent for two decades, returns to Cowes in this month. A top-tier fleet of international teams, including America's Cup veteran, Olympic medallists, and offshore specialists, will compete for the coveted trophy.
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July 9, 2025
Gunvor, the global commodities trading company, plans to stop all terminal operations at its Europoort refinery in Rotterdam (Netherlands), a spokesperson for the company said on Wednesday. Gunvor will consult with the refinery's works council regarding its plans, the spokesperson said.
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June 19, 2025
The company announced on Thursday that the Dubai-based oil trading firm 2Rivers (formerly Coral Energy) has stopped its trading activities due to UK sanctions. Western powers have imposed sanction on Russia's traders and fleet, accusing them…
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June 18, 2025
Shell CEO Wael Sawan stated on Thursday that the oil and natural gas giant was "very cautious" about its shipping through Middle East due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East between Israel and Iran. Thursday, the Iran-Israel air conflict entered its seventh day.
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May 1, 2025
This summer, La Folie Douce will bring their high altitude hedonism and champagne sprays to Britain's premier sailing event. SailGP will return to British shores on the 19-20th of July with a new waterfront bar where the French Alps party atmosphere…
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April 25, 2025
The Dutch prosecutor said that they summoned Damen Shipyards, a shipbuilder in the Netherlands, on suspicion of violating EU Sanctions against Russia. They also opened a separate corruption case against Damen Shipyards and its top executives. The company denied the accusations.
