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August 21, 2026
CMA CGM, the French container-shipping giant, announced a "inland emergency fee" on Friday due to the disruption of inland barge traffic caused by the low water levels along the Rhine. CMA-CGM stated that the low 'waterline' had resulted in a'reduction of transport capacity…
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July 31, 2026
Dutch geological data specialist Fugro said on Friday that its 2026 margin is not likely to improve as expected due to the weakness of offshore wind markets and overcapacity. The company said that uncertainty was high because of the weak offshore wind markets…
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July 28, 2026
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or on individual stocks. BENETEAU SA : The French boat manufacturer reported a second-quarter revenue of EUR282.7 mn ($321.8 million), up 4% in constant currency.
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July 27, 2026
James Neville’s Botin 52 Ino Veritas won the RORC Channel Race under IRC, an offshore race of about 150 nautical miles organised by the Royal Ocean Racing Club. Ino Veritas won the Hugh Astor trophy for line honours, and the Channel Challenge Cup as the overall IRC winner.
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July 8, 2026
These are some of the most popular?stories in selected Canadian newspapers. ? They have not been verified?and we cannot vouch for their accuracy. Mark Carney, Canadian Prime Minister, said that Albania, Belgium Greece, Latvia, Luxembourg Romania…
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July 1, 2026
The franco-german defence group KNDS announced on Wednesday that it has halted its plans to list until the markets are more favorable. Last month, the maker of Leopard 2 tanks and Caesar howitzers announced that it would list its shares in Frankfurt and Paris.
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June 5, 2026
The Chinese military announced on Friday that it had dispatched a number of?naval and?air?assets in order to track and monitor the Dutch frigate, HNLMS De Ruyter as she transited the Taiwan Strait. They also said they handled the situation 'effectively.
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May 22, 2026
Italy's Financial Police announced on Friday that they had busted an?advanced streaming piracy ring which caused damages of approximately EUR300 million ($348million) to?rights owners?such as Sky DAZN Netflix Disney+ Spotify and Spotify. The…
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May 12, 2026
Thyssenkrupp increased the value assigned to its steel business on Tuesday by a quarter, just two weeks after failed talks to sell to India's Jindal Steel. Thyssenkrupp, a German company, has tried to sell Europe's second largest steelmaker, ArcelorMittal, for years.
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May 5, 2026
Here are some company news stories and updates from France and Benelux that could impact the markets in these regions or specific stocks. BENETEAU SA : French boat maker Beneteau reported Q1 revenues of 169.5 million euro ($198.18 million), up?30% on last year.
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April 23, 2026
The chief of the navy's staff said that Italy was ready to send up to four vessels, including minesweepers as part of an international effort to clear the Strait of Hormuz. Last week, European leaders met in Paris to discuss a multi-national effort to protect shipping along the Strait of Hormuz.
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April 22, 2026
Alexander Saverys, the CEO of Belgian shipowner CMB.Tech, said that 11 vessels powered by ammonia will be delivered between this summer and March next year, as part of their decarbonisation plans. Saverys, a reporter at the Singapore Maritime Week Conference…
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April 10, 2026
The shipping traffic around Belgium's Port of Antwerp was?partially stopped?because of a leaking oil spill that spread from a dock into the Scheldt river. Antwerp's?harbour handles between 60 and?80 vessels daily. Port spokesperson could not say immediately how long traffic would be halted…
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April 7, 2026
Specialized mini-jet engine manufacturers across Europe are increasing production and investing to avoid a supply shortage which threatens to halt?Ukraine?s rapid deep strike drone programme, at a crucial stage of the war against Russia. Mini…
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March 6, 2026
Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. BANIJAY GROUP N.V. Dutch content production and distribution company Banijay Group announced a full-year revenue totaling 4.88…
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February 27, 2026
Minister Luis Caputo, Argentine Economy, announced that three foreign companies had submitted bids 'for the contract' to dredge 'and operate' Argentina's Parana River. This is a vital waterway 'for 'the country's exports of agricultural products.
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February 26, 2026
CMB Tech reported fourth-quarter earnings that were above market expectations on Thursday, as a robust tanker and dry bulk markets allowed the Belgian Shipping Group to secure charters and sell older ships at high prices. EBITDA (earnings before 'interest…
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February 24, 2026
Four sources and shipping data indicate that buyers and trading houses of Venezuelan oil chartered the very large crude carriers to export the South American nation?since the Caracas-Washington deal was signed. This move will boost deliveries to India.
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February 24, 2026
The Danish defence ministry announced on Tuesday that Ukrainian drone manufacturer 'Skyfall' is in discussions with the country about becoming the'second defence firm from the war-torn nation to set up production on Danish soil. The firm stated…
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February 24, 2026
Etihad Airways announced a nearly 50% increase in 'net profit' to $698m last year. The?carrier stated on Tuesday that increased capacity supported strong market demand and lifted the load factor. "We have invested a lot in our product and customer satisfaction.
