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France's Barrier is the only all-female team to win the Jules Verne Trophy

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Airbus expects the world's freighter fleet to grow by 45% between 2044 and 2044

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Greenpeace's blockade of LNG tankers heading to Belgian terminal has caused disruption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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.

Greenpeace's blockade causes LNG tankers to be diverted away from Belgian terminal

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Oil trader 2Rivers, formerly Coral Energy, begins dissolution process

Posted to Maritime Reporter on 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…

Louis Dreyfus opens new sugar transshipment facility in Brazil

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 19, 2024

The agricultural firm Louis Dreyfus announced on Tuesday the construction of a new transshipment sugar terminal in Brazil's Sao Paulo State, which is expected to be finished by mid-2025. Executives from the company claim that the new terminal…

French and Benelux stocks: Factors to watch

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

Here are some company news and stories that could impact the markets in France and Benelux or even individual stocks. The Paris-based investment firm CIAM announced on Tuesday that it would appeal directly to France's financial regulator AMF, urging a public offering of Vivendi stock.

Sailing-Swedish Women dominate America's Cup Group to Book Semi-Final Berth

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2024

The Netherlands and Spanish teams qualified for the semi-finals of the America's Cup event on Tuesday after a dominant performance by Sweden in their group. The Swedish crew, which has had more time to practice with the AC40 foiling boat than other teams…

Swedish women win America's Cup Group to secure semi-final berth

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 8, 2024

The Dutch and Spanish teams qualified for the semifinals in the testing conditions near Barcelona, as well. The Swedish crew, which has had more time to practice with the AC40 foiling boat than other teams, set the pace in a Mediterranean breeze that was shifting.

Women's America's Cup debuts with a tussle for the top.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 6, 2024

This weekend, sailors celebrated the first America's Cup women's race with tight races and some spectacular slash downs in challenging Mediterranean weather conditions off Barcelona. The America's Cup was dominated by males for its entire 173 year history.

First America's Cup for Women aims to bridge the experience gap

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 5, 2024

The 12 women who will be sailing the AC75s this weekend in the first Women's America's Cup have never sailed the AC75s that their male counterparts use. They aim to fix that by the next America's Cup by showing off their racing abilities in…

First America's Cup women's aims to bridge the experience gap

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 5, 2024

The 12 women who will be sailing the AC75s this weekend in the first Women's America's Cup have never sailed the AC75s that their male counterparts use. They aim to change that by the time of the next America's Cup by showing off their racing…

Paris Regatta: There are few winners in the Olympics, but there is plenty of excitement and thrills.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 4, 2024

The rowing regatta was a cornerstone at the Paris Games almost from the beginning. There were many dramatic moments, but few new breakthroughs as favourites took the majority of medals. Rowing is steeped in tradition. Only bad weather prevented it from debuting at the 1896 Games.

Olympic-Eights Gold leaves British cox jumping with joy but not in water

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 3, 2024

Harry Brightmore, coxswain of Britain’s men's 8s team on the last day of rowing was ecstatic about the victory. However, he took care not to slip into the water before the ceremony. Brightmore, 30, led his team to victory. They dominated the race and cruised home in front of the Netherlands.

Olympics-Rowing-Florijn and Zeidler wins single sculls golds, Romania and Britain win eights

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 3, 2024

Karolien Flijn, a Dutch rower, won the final of women's single-sculls in 7:17.28. Emma Twigg from New Zealand took silver while Lithuanian Viktorija Senkute was awarded bronze. Oliver Zeidler, a German world champion and neutral athlete from Belarus, won the men's delayed race.

The first cargo to be shipped from Mexico's Altamira Liquefied natural gas facility is for domestic consumption

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 2, 2024

New Fortress Energy, a U.S.-based energy company, plans to ship the first LNG cargo to a Mexican port this month. The gas will be used to generate electricity. After long delays, the LNG plant located at Altamira off Mexico's Atlantic Coast…

Olympics-Sailing-Spain sail to men's skiff gold after Dutch women survive scare to triumph

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 2, 2024

Spain's Diego Botin, along with Florian Trettel won the Olympic gold medal in men's sailing skiff on Friday. The Netherlands' Odile Van Aanholt, and Annette Duetz took the overall win for the women's race despite an error made under pressure.

Olympic Rowing-New Zealand's sculls lead the rowing gold rush in Paris Games

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 1, 2024

New Zealand, Romania and Netherlands won all the gold medals as the Olympic double sculls & fours competitions attained their climax in Paris on Thursday morning, after a thrilling race at Vaires-sur-Marnes Nautical Stadium. The Kiwi team of Brooke Francis…

Dutch fly in women's final pairs

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 31, 2024

The Netherlands' Ymkje Claevering and Veronique meester sped into the final of the Olympic women's pair rowing event at Vaire-sur-Marne Nautical Stadium with the best time on Wednesday, as the hot weather from Tuesday gave way to cloudy skies.

The British medal machine is put to the test by new events in France

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 26, 2024

Mark Robinson, the leader of Britain's sailing squad, said that new events will be introduced in 2024 and present a new challenge to defend their Olympic crown. The British team has won more medals than any other nation since 1900, when sailing made its debut at the Olympic Games.
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