With great sadness we announce the passing of Mr. Joseph Y. Safra Basel, 10 December 2020 It is with great sadness that we announce the death, on this date, of…
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Swiss reject British virus, Future of commodity trading in the US
Swiss reject British virus, Future of commodity trading in the US Tuesday 29 September 2020 – Vol.11 Ed.40.2 Commentary: Swiss reject British virus By Denis MacShane in London Switzerland…
The Tara Oceans mission reveals variations in plankton biodiversity and activity from the equator to the poles
The Tara Oceans mission reveals variations in plankton biodiversity and activity from the equator to the poles New results from the Tara Oceans expedition, led by a collaboration between the Tara Ocean…
Schweizerzug launches new direct rail service to Rotterdam Frenkendorf, Switzerland, 4 July 2019: Schweizerzug AG has continued its rapid network and service expansion with the start of a new direct…
Denis MacShane on the Swiss-EU row, Mark Sobel and other policy experts on the G20, and more
Denis MacShane on the Swiss-EU row, Mark Sobel and other policy experts on the G20, and more OMFIF UPDATE – WEEK 26 2019 24-28 June 2019 Vol.10 Ed.26 COMMENTARY Swiss-EU…
Swiss-EU row offers a taste of Brexit, Ahead of the G20 podcast
Swiss-EU row offers a taste of Brexit, Ahead of the G20 podcast Commentary: Swiss-EU row offers a taste of Brexit By Denis MacShane in London A stand-off between Switzerland and…
Multi-sector shipping giant MSC joins NAMEPA
Multi-sector shipping giant MSC joins NAMEPA April 9, 2019- NAMEPA Co-Founder and Executive Director, Carleen Lyden Walker, welcomes The Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) as a new member of NAMEPA. MSC…
Lukas Kopp joins Natco AG as new Projects Director
Ruemlang/Zurich, 31 January 2019: Natco AG is bringing Lukas Kopp on board as its new Projects Director, effective 1 February, 2019. Kopp will be based at Natco’s headquarters in Ruemlang near Zurich…
Swiss are collateral victim of Brexit, Global economic challenges in 2019
Commentary: Swiss are collateral victim of Brexit By Denis MacShane in Davos Amid all the Brexit excitement in London, no one seems to have noticed that Switzerland is as much…
PPG holds inaugural Innovation Summit in Switzerland
ROLLE, Switzerland, Sept. 06, 2018 – PPG (NYSE: PPG) today held its inaugural Innovation Summit in Montreux, Switzerland, to provide customers across market segments with an overview of innovative paint and coatings technologies…
Turning point for Italy and Switzerland on the railway and logistics axis
The ports of Genoa and Savona target 750-metre long cargo trains which will guarantee competitive fares and will favour a rebalancing between Northern and Southern European ranges. The Genoa and…
ABB acquires Tekomar and extends its ABB AbilityTM digital offering
ABB to offer digital engine performance monitoring solution ABB Turbo Systems Ltd. has signed an agreement to acquire Tekomar Group Ltd. headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland. ABB will further develop Tekomar’s…
Veson Nautical adds 10 new clients over the past five months
New Clients Span the Globe, Including Inroads in Great Lakes Region, and Represent a Trend toward Hosted Solutions Boston, MA – October 26, 2016 — Veson Nautical, the leading provider of…
ABB to power world’s largest emission-free electric ferries…
ABB to power world’s largest emission-free electric ferries and deliver first automated shore-side charging station Zurich, Switzerland, June 21, 2016 – Innovative ABB technology reduces emissions, increases efficiency of battery charging, reduces…
ABB’s Marine Software to help ensure safe passage of entire Cosco Heavy Transport fleet
Xiang Rui Kou semi-submersible vessel to be outfitted with ABB’s decision support system. Zurich, Switzerland, May 31, 2016 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will supply its onboard…
OEM suppliers favored by 87% for reduced downtime and better parts availability
Independent study shows organizations favor OEMs for long term business value Baden, Switzerland, May 12, 2016: An independent study for ABB Turbocharging found that 87% of organizations work only or…
World Sailing celebrate success at Olympic Museum in Lausanne
World Sailing, the international governing body of the sport, celebrated the success of all sailors with an evening reception at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland on Saturday 7 May.…
EFL Distribution has new partner in trade between Ireland and the Benelux
Dublin-based EFL International Distribution has signed an agency partnership with the Swiss Gondrand International Ltd, which will see the two companies offering freight forwarding and logistics services in the trade…
ABB wins key contract to electrify new Norwegian hybrid car ferry
ABB establishing itself as market leading provider of power systems for electric and hybrid ferries Zurich, Switzerland, 11 April 2016 – ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, will supply…
ABB Turbocharger upgrade boosts Return on Investment to 64%
Zurich, Switzerland, January 12, 2016: Independent study shows ABB turbocharger upgrades further improve engine performance and reduce fuel consumption. ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, announced study results1showing…
Global delivery activists condemn India knife attack and union repression in Korea
Over 100 global delivery workers and union activists meeting in Nyon, Switzerland have united to condemn a knife attack on a DHL courier in India and union repression in Korea.…
ABB invests in most advanced cable laying vessel for subsea installation and service
Zurich, Switzerland, September 18, 2015 — New state-of-the-art cable ship to boost capacity and flexibility; key ABB marine technologies on-board ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has ordered the…
ABB Turbocharging wins global marine service contracts covering 400 units
OEM service agreements signed with three Norwegian marine customers Baden, Switzerland, September 16, 2015: ABB Turbocharging, has signed long-term service agreements with three leading marine and offshore transport firms covering…
Diana charters “Alcmene” on period to ADM
DIANA SHIPPING INC. ANNOUNCES TIME CHARTER CONTRACT FOR M/V ALCMENE WITH ADM ATHENS, GREECE, May 6, 2015 – Diana Shipping Inc. (NYSE: DSX), (the “Company”), a global shipping company specializing in…
Global Risk experts warn of turbulent decade ahead
Friday 16 January 2015 – A new report from the World Economic Forum identifies the biggest risks facing the world – and the important role insurance can play in mitigating them.…