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Hapag-Lloyd CEO says Trump's election win is a mixed bag for shipping

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 14, 2024

Hapag-Lloyd's CEO said that Donald Trump's election as U.S. president sends mixed signals to global shipping. Positive macroeconomic effects could be offset by damaging tariffs. When asked about the prospects of a Trump Administration, CEO Rolf Habben Jansen said…

Nexans, a manufacturer of offshore wind cables, says that it could turn its US facility into an export hub

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

Nexans announced on Wednesday that it would convert its U.S. plant into an export center if Donald Trump's second term as president brought challenges to the offshore wind industry. In Charleston, South Carolina, the French power and data cables specialist makes underwater cables for the U.S.

Ferretti Yachts reduces its full-year forecast pending US orders confirmation

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

Ferretti, the luxury Italian yacht manufacturer, reduced Wednesday its guidance for full-year adjusted core profit (EBITDA), and revenue pending confirmations of U.S. yacht orders in its "composite segment". Ferretti's "Composite Yachts" are the smallest yachts in its three product lines.

Siemens Energy and RWE warn against Trump's impact on the US offshore wind industry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 13, 2024

Two of the biggest renewables companies in the world warned on Wednesday of potential challenges for the U.S. off-shore wind sector under Donald Trump's presidency, pointing out possible delays for the technology that the president elect has criticized. RWE is the No.

Al Masirah TV reports that the US and Britain have launched raids in Yemen's capital Sanaa as well as elsewhere.

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 10, 2024

Al Masirah TV (the main Houthi-run television news outlet) reported Sunday that the United States and Britain conducted raids in the Yemeni capital Sanaa and the Amran Governorate, among other areas. Residents and media from the Houthi group claimed that nine raids targeted Sanaa and its suburbs…

EU wheat falls to 2-month lows as Egypt's tender shows Black Sea competition

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 4, 2024

Euronext wheat dropped on Monday to its lowest level in two months as a large number of Black Sea suppliers offered to supply a current Egyptian tender, highlighting the export competition despite Russian efforts to introduce minimum prices for overseas sales.

EU wheat falls to 2-month lows as Egypt's tender shows Black Sea competition

Posted to Maritime Reporter on November 4, 2024

Euronext wheat dropped on Monday to its lowest level in two months as a large number of Black Sea suppliers offered to Egypt's tender highlighted the export competition despite Russian efforts to introduce minimum prices for overseas sales.

Russia accuses UK using Black Sea to supply Ukraine with weapons

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

Russia accused Britain on Wednesday of using the Black Sea grain canal to deliver weapons to Ukraine after London denied its allegations that Russian attacks against Ukrainian ports disrupted vital grain supplies for other nations. Last week…

Orsted sells stakes to Brookfield in four UK offshore Wind Farms

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 30, 2024

Orsted, a Danish company, announced on Wednesday that it had sold a 12.45% stake in four of the British offshore wind farms currently in operation to Brookfield for a total amount of 1.75 billion pounds (2.28 billion dollars). As part of an extensive review…

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.

French Naval vessel passes through Taiwan Strait

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

The Taiwan Defence Ministry announced on Tuesday that a French naval vessel had passed through the Taiwan Strait. This was the latest Western country to make a trip through this strategic waterway. Around once a year, the U.S. Navy, sometimes accompanied by ships of allied nations…

60th Congressional Cup set to make waves at Long Beach

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 21, 2024

Long Beach Luxury yacht Club has validated prepare for the 60th edition of its flagship event, the Congressional Cup, scheduled to happen from April 30 to May 4 2025. Given that its debut in 1965, the Congressional Cup has been a foundation of match racing…

US Gulf of Maine Offshore Wind Auction is a Test for the Beleaguered Industry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

The administration of President Joe Biden will begin the sale of offshore development rights on Tuesday for eight areas near the northern New England coasts. This is a test for industry interest in new investment following a year of high profile setbacks.

Thyssenkrupp's CFO: Possible spin-off of the marine division in 2026

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 29, 2024

Thyssenkrupp's CFO confirmed that the company is working to spin off its warship division, after Carlyle pulled out of a bid last week. The group has set a realistic date for such a move, 2026, as an example. A spin-off within the next calendar year is ambitious, in my opinion.

US Navy wants to arm ships Patriot missiles in response to China's hypersonic weaponry

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 25, 2024

Two senior defense officials have said that the U.S. Navy fears China will use hypersonic weapons in the Pacific to sink ships. They are moving ahead with a plan of arming some of their vessels with Patriot missiles. According to an industry official…

EU wheat stabilizes after a decline with Black Sea exports as a focus

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2024

The benchmark wheat futures traded on Euronext finished slightly higher on Tuesday, after a three day fall. Chicago recovered and traders assessed the impact of Russian government intervention on Black Sea wheat competition. December wheat,…

EU Wheat remains weak as Black Sea Competition hangs over the market

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2024

The benchmark wheat futures traded on Euronext declined for the fourth time on Wednesday, as traders weighed up signs of continued export competition by Black Sea wheat supplies against uncertainty about Russian government interventions in wheat trade.

Potash production is nearing pre-war levels, forcing producers to reduce output

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 23, 2024

The global potash supply has returned to the levels before the invasion of Ukraine. Russia and Belarus have increased shipments to Asia, South America and Europe to avoid Western sanctions, and to pressure producers to reduce output to avoid an oversupply.

Carlyle stops bidding procedure for Thyssenkrupp marine arm

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2024

, the German company stated on Tuesday. Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Thyssenkrupp stated in a reaction to emailed concerns. Thyssenkrupp shares fell as much as 3.7% on the news. partnerships. Carlyle decreased to comment. decreased to offer more details. billion euros ($ 1.73 billion).

Carlyle leaves of bidding procedure for Thyssenkrupp marine system

Posted to Maritime Reporter on October 22, 2024

said on Tuesday. Thyssenkrupp stated in a response to emailed concerns. constructs submarines and frigates. Carlyle decreased to comment. group's continuous restructuring, which also includes prepare for a. 50:50 steel joint venture with Czech billionaire Daniel. Kretinsky.

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