Posts Tagged ‘France’
Ocean Industry Associations to Gather at WOC Sustainable Ocean Summit
Ocean Industry Associations to Gather at WOC Sustainable Ocean Summit
World Ocean Council to Convene the 2nd Global Roundtable of Ocean Industry Association Leaders (ROIAL) at the SOS 2019 (Paris, 20-22 Nov, 2019)
26 September 2019
The 2nd Roundtable of Ocean Industry Association Leaders (ROIAL) will...
September 26th, 2019 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Climate, Emissions, Energy, Environment, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Oceanology, Pollution | Read More
Sustainable Ocean Summit – Draft Program and Speakers (Paris, 20-22 Nov 2019)
Sustainable Ocean Summit – Draft Program and Speakers (Paris, 20-22 Nov 2019)
SOS 2019 Draft Program and Speakers
The Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) 2019 (20-22 November, Paris) has unveiled its ambitious program and initial speaker lineup, with more to be confirmed soon.
With the theme of “Investing...
September 19th, 2019 | Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Maritime Education and Training | Read More
The Mini-Transat la Boulangère village opens its doors this Saturday in La Rochelle
The Mini-Transat la Boulangère village opens its doors this Saturday in La Rochelle
To note:
– Village opening hours: from 14 to 22 September from 10:00 to 22:00 hours
– A wealth of entertainment for all, every day
– Some exceptional patrons...
September 12th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Fighting to the Finish in Nice
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Fighting to the Finish in Nice
There is very little that is predictable about the racing in the Tour Voile and this 42nd edition is no exception. From the top eight boats that qualify for the Nautical Stadium Finals to the daily winners and even the wind conditions, anything can and does happen on...
July 20th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
In Les Sables d’Olonne on Bastille Day Morrison and Renaissance Services make it three stadium wins
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In Les Sables d’Olonne on Bastille Day Morrison and Renaissance Services Make It Three Stadium Wins
Stevie Morrison the Oman Sail team on Renaissance Services became the only team on the 2019 Tour Voile to win three Stade Nautique finals when they emerged triumphant from the most exciting stadium...
July 14th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
Hot Port News from GAC
Hot Port News from GAC
06-Jul-2019
WORLD HOLIDAYS: 7-20 JULY 2019
Worldwide
World Holidays: 7-20 July 2019
Saturday, July 6, 2019, Worldwide
Public holidays around the world in the coming two weeks include the following:
8 July (Mon) – Kazakhstan Capital City Day Holiday
14 Jul (Sun) – Bastille...
July 6th, 2019 | Anniversaries, Holidays, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals | Read More
Dunkirk Deals Up Surprises and Upsets As Tour Voile Kicks Off
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Dunkirk Deals Up Surprises and Upsets As Tour Voile Kicks Off
Light winds and strong tidal currents off Dunkirk’s Malo Les Bains beaches conspired to deliver surprises and upsets on the first day of the Tour Voile as the Belgian team Caraibois BE.Brussels won the opening stade nautique Final and...
July 5th, 2019 | Sailing, Sports | Read More
These skippers from elsewhere
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These skippers from elsewhere
To note:
– Start of the Mini-Transat La Boulangère on 22 September 2019
– 19 international sailors already registered
To date, 69 women and men have officially registered for the 22nd edition of the Mini-Transat La Boulangère (52 on production boats and...
July 4th, 2019 | Associations, Sailing, Sports | Read More
2018 results: Heppner confirms its growth strategy as turnover exceeds €700m (up 5.3%)
Jean-Thomas Schmitt, CEO of Heppner.
2018 results: Heppner confirms its growth strategy as turnover exceeds €700m (up 5.3%)
With revenue of €715.5m, Heppner grew by +5.3% in 2018. The main revenue driver was an ambitious strategy of growing the group’s international business (44% revenue)...
June 27th, 2019 | Company Profiles, Logistics, Markets, News, Reports | Read More
World Oceans Day – Investing in Ocean Futures – SOS 2019
World Oceans Day – Investing in Ocean Futures – SOS 2019
Launches Program for Sustainable Ocean Summit 2019 (20-22 November, Paris)
7 June 2019
Every day is World Oceans Day at the World Ocean Council. And every day presents opportunities for investment and innovation in ocean health and...
June 7th, 2019 | Climate, Emissions, Energy, Environment, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums, Oceanology, Oil Spill, Pollution | Read More
Marseille poised to host Hempel World Cup Series Final
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Marseille poised to host Hempel World Cup Series Final
Marseille, France is poised to host 325 sailors from 40 nations for the 2019 Hempel World Cup Series Final. Sailors will race at the venue for the Paris 2024 Olympic Sailing Competition across ten Olympic disciplines and an Open Kiteboarding fleet,...
June 1st, 2019 | Associations, Sailing, Sports | Read More
ABB to enable world’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel
Concept illustration of a push boat powered by fuel cell system
ABB to enable world’s first hydrogen-powered river vessel
ABB will provide a power and propulsion solution for a newbuild vessel operating along the Rhône river in France to run entirely on hydrogen fuel cells
ABB strengthens its position...
May 21st, 2019 | Inland Waterways, Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Technical, Technology | Read More
Marseille Fos names executive and supervisory board leaders
Marseille
Marseille Fos names executive and supervisory board leaders
Former port of Le Havre managing director Hervé Martel has started work as interim managing director of the Marseille Fos port authority following his nomination by the French transport minister. His appointment is now due to...
May 3rd, 2019 | Company Profiles, News, Person Profiles, Ports & Terminals | Read More
The fall of German banking, Long-run economic growth and development in CESEE
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The fall of German banking, Long-run economic growth and development in CESEE
Commentary: The fall of German banking
By David Marsh in Berlin
The collapse of merger talks between Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank, the No.1 and No2. German lenders, marks the latest episode in a 30-year downward spiral of...
April 29th, 2019 | Banking, Comment, Conferences, Seminars, Forums, Finance | Read More
The European project DURABLE will apply drones and robots to boost the deployment of renewable energies
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The European project DURABLE will apply drones and robots to boost the deployment of renewable energies
DURABLE has a budget of € 3.9M and it is financed by the Interreg Atlantic Area Program. The project launch meeting takes place today in Bidart (France).
Alerion Technologies, Lortek S. Coop and...
April 26th, 2019 | Alternative Sources of Energy, Aviation, Energy, Environment, Events, Conferences,Forums and Symposiums | Read More
Franco-German questions on Europe, Role of central banks in greening the financial system
Franco-German questions on Europe, Role of central banks in greening the financial system
Commentary: Franco-German questions on Europe
By David Marsh in Berlin
The longest-running conundrum in the European Union is: ‘Who runs Europe – France or Germany?’ With Britain on its way to leaving...
April 24th, 2019 | Banking, Finance | Read More
Sergio Fabbrini on the future of Europe, Mojmír Hampl on China and the West, and more
OMFIF Update 8-12 April 2019 Vol.10 Ed.15
Sergio Fabbrini on the future of Europe, Mojmír Hampl on China and the West, and more
COMMENTARY
Beijing ready to ‘China-ise’ the West
China is enjoying growing wealth because the authorities have set loose beneficial market forces. Many western...
April 13th, 2019 | Banking, Energy, Finance, Markets, Reports | Read More
France, Germany and the future of Europe, Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week
France, Germany and the future of Europe, Infrastructure Investor Japan Korea Week
Commentary: France, Germany and future of Europe
By Sergio Fabbrini in Rome
Europe continues to be prisoner to a concept of sovereignty developed for its past. Setting European sovereignty against national sovereignty...
April 10th, 2019 | Banking, Construction, Finance | Read More
Verifavia Shipping diversifies with launch of inventory of hazardous material (IHM) services
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Verifavia Shipping diversifies with launch of inventory of hazardous material (IHM) services
New IHM service offering coincides with opening of new office in Chandigarh
PARIS, CHANDIGARH, SINGAPORE – 2nd APRIL 2019: Verifavia, the world’s leading emissions verification company for the...
April 2nd, 2019 | Aviation, Emissions, Environment, Pollution, Ship Demolitions | Read More
MB92 La Ciotat Awarded Concession for 200 Metre Dry Dock in La Ciotat
A view of La Ciotat shipyards
MB92 La Ciotat Awarded Concession for 200 Metre Dry Dock in La Ciotat
MB92 La Ciotat announced today that they have signed a contract with La Ciotat Shipyards to extend their occupation of the large 200-metre dry dock for a further three years.
The new agreement extends...
March 29th, 2019 | Marine Equipment Products and Services, Shipbuilding and Shipyards, Technical, Technology | Read More
News from Marseille Fos
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News from Marseille Fos 28 March 2019
Chinese silicon giant confirms Marseille Fos factory deal
The Marseille Fos port authority and Quechen Silicon Chemical have signed a new agreement marking the next phase of the Chinese company’s €105 million project to build a European plant on a...
March 28th, 2019 | Ports & Terminals, Trade and Commerce | Read More
The port of Marseille-Fos sets the path towards the maritime data-hub concept…
The port of Marseille-Fos sets the path towards the maritime data-hub concept: a global digital gateway offering smart and reliable landing infrastructure for subsea cables
Globalization does not simply mean more ships; it also means more information flows. No wonder that data traffic is predicted...
February 13th, 2019 | Construction, News, Port Conditions, Ports & Terminals, Trade and Commerce | Read More
Marseille Fos CEO leaving to rejoin CMA CGM
Christine Cabau Woehrel
Christine Cabau Woehrel is leaving her post as CEO of the Marseille Fos port authority with effect from March 12 on completion of her five-year term of appointment. A successor is due to be named in the coming weeks.
Cabau Woehrel is rejoining Marseilles-based shipping giant...
February 1st, 2019 | Company Profiles, HR, News, Person Profiles, Ports & Terminals, Story of the Week | Read More
The City of Lights will be a lighthouse for electric mobility on the water
Paris, the River Seine
Paris, France (January 21, 2019) – The Seine may soon be the world’s greenest river and Paris boat operators are leading the way.
The City of Paris has set ambitious goals to improve air quality and reduce the city’s carbon footprint in conjunction with the upcoming Olympic...
January 21st, 2019 | Emissions, Environment, Holidays, Pollution | Read More
HRAS News: Migrants crossing The English Channel & Port Strategies
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COMMENT 28 December 2018 London.UK. The recent increase in migrant crossings from France to England across one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes, has prompted calls within the UK to increase sea patrols and prevent crossings. Nonetheless, the issue should not be unexpected for UK Border...
December 31st, 2018 | Charity, Health and Safety, Safety and Security | Read More
