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Scholz Promises State Support to Secure Future of Historic Meyer Werft Shipyard

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 22, 2024

On Thursday, during a trip to Meyer Werft to meet with workers, Olaf Scholz, the German Chancellor, assured them that the German government was working on a deal for the shipyard, which is 229 years old and is one of the largest cruise ship builders in the world.Scholzā€¦

Sources say that Germany is planning to take a majority stake in the troubled cruise shipbuilder.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on August 22, 2024

Sources familiar with the situation said on Thursday that the German government intends to buy a majority stake in Meyer Werft - one of the top cruise ship builders in the world - as part of its support for the company. Sources said that Chancellor Olaf Scholzā€¦

Meloni, Italy's Meloni, to visit China with a trade and investment agenda this week

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 24, 2024

A person involved in planning said that Giorgia Melons first visit to China since she took office will be from July 26-31. She is hoping to improve trade between China and Italy. Meloni is expected to meet Chinese Premier Li Qiang and President Xi Jinping.

US, Canada and Finland launch efforts to build icebreaking ships while China and Russia collaborate in Arctic

Posted to Maritime Reporter on July 11, 2024

A senior U.S. official announced that the U.S. will be forming a consortium with Canada and Finland to build icebreakers. This move is intended to boost shipbuilding among allies and to counter Russia and China's increasing influence in strategic polar regions.

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