Topic: Outlook

Geo-data specialist Fugro looking for more capital to diversify its business

Dutch multinational Fugro intends to issue EUR 250 million worth of shares in order to strengthen its financial position. An expiring credit facility of EUR 575 million will be refinanced for EUR 425 million. The...Read more

20-10-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

‘Booming offshore wind drags contractors through corona crisis’

Branching out into offshore wind has been the right decision for Dutch companies like Van Oord and Boskalis. SWZ|Maritime’s Editor-in-Chief Antoon Oosting points out they can now benefit from the increase in offshore wind projects...Read more

15-10-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

2000 redundancies at Maersk, curtain falls on Safmarine and Damco

Maersk is laying off no fewer than 2000 employees as a result of the large-scale reorganisation that started at the beginning of September. The end of Damco had been in sight for some time, but...Read more

13-10-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk

Growing number of billionaires keeps Heesen Yachts optimistic

Despite the difficulties due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Heesen Yachts is still functioning reasonably well. And although last year was better, the management of the Dutch superyacht builder expects to be able to conclude 2020...Read more

25-09-2020|Comment|author: Mariska Buitendijk