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Sener Designs Eco-Friendly Cargo Vessels with Carbon Capture for Grona Shipping

(IN BRIEF) Engineering firm Sener has developed the conceptual and basic engineering for two cargo vessels with carbon capture systems designed for Grona Shipping, a German company operating in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. These vessels, with capacities of … Read the full press release

Empa Develops Innovative Method to Analyze Hazardous Heavy Metals in Batteries

(IN BRIEF) Empa, a Swiss research institute, has created an innovative method for analyzing heavy metals like mercury, lead, and cadmium in batteries, supporting compliance with strict regulations. Batteries, used extensively in various applications, can contain harmful ingredients, and their … Read the full press release

Dunelm Continues 5-Year Tradition of Supporting Loughborough University Students

(IN BRIEF) For the fifth consecutive year, Dunelm has supplied Loughborough University with custom Dunelm starter packs for students in need, featuring bedding and kitchen essentials. These packs aim to ensure a smooth transition to university life by providing students … Read the full press release

EUROGATE and Terminal Investment Extend Partnership for Bremerhaven Terminal until 2048

(IN BRIEF) EUROGATE GmbH & Co. KGaA and Terminal Investment Limited (TiL) have agreed to extend their contract for the joint operation of the container terminal MSC Gate Bremerhaven until 2048. This contract extension, reached a few months before the … Read the full press release

High Number of Maritime Distress Calls Highlights Urgent Need for Data Sharing, Says Inmarsat Report

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime’s 2023 “Future of Maritime Safety Report” reveals a concerning trend with a high number of distress calls from ships at sea despite a decline in vessel losses. The report, which analyzed data from the Global Maritime … Read the full press release

Continental Opens State-of-the-Art Training Center in Gifhorn to Shape the Future of Work

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a global technology company, has inaugurated a new training center in Gifhorn, marking its 13th such facility in Germany since launching the Continental Institute for Technology and Transformation (CITT) in 2019. The center’s opening ceremony on September … Read the full press release

Sweco’s Strategic Move: Acquiring Medins to Lead in Aquatic Consulting

(IN BRIEF) Sweco, a prominent engineering and environmental consulting firm, has signed an agreement to acquire Medins Havs och Vattenkonsulter AB, a specialized company known for its expertise in watercourse, lake, and sea surveys. As the demand for aquatic environment … Read the full press release

SUEZ’s New Eco-Friendly HQ: Altiplano in La Défense, Paris

(IN BRIEF) SUEZ, a global environmental services leader, is relocating its headquarters to Altiplano, a sustainable building in La Défense, Paris. The move, scheduled for early 2025, underscores SUEZ’s commitment to providing eco-friendly workplaces for its employees. Altiplano offers extensive … Read the full press release

BBVA Breaks New Ground with Peru’s First Sustainable Mining Corporate Loan

(IN BRIEF) BBVA, a prominent financial institution, has made history by providing the first sustainable corporate loan to a mining company in Peru. The $200 million ‘Club Deal’ facility benefits mining companies Ares and Amarillo Mineraçao do Brasil. This groundbreaking … Read the full press release

Fincantieri Secures EUR 800 Million Financing Agreement with SACE Guarantees

(IN BRIEF) Fincantieri, the Italian shipbuilding company, has signed a significant EUR 800 million financing agreement with a 5-year tenor and a 3-year grace period. This facility, which aligns with the SupportItalia Guarantee under Legislative Decree No. 50 of May … Read the full press release

EQT to Sell LimaCorporate to Enovis Corporation, Creating Global Orthopaedic Industry Leader

(IN BRIEF) EQT, in collaboration with its co-shareholders, has agreed to sell LimaCorporate, a global orthopaedic implant manufacturer, to Enovis Corporation, a NYSE-listed company. LimaCorporate, known for its innovative orthopaedic solutions and additive manufacturing expertise, specializes in shoulder, knee, and … Read the full press release

Infineon’s OPTIGA™ Authenticate Solutions Support Circular Economy by Enhancing Electronic Device Authentication and Spare Parts Verification

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies AG’s OPTIGA™ Authenticate product family is contributing to the concept of a circular economy by enabling electronic device authentication and spare parts verification. With over 57.4 million tons of electronic waste generated annually, efficient resource utilization … Read the full press release

GSK’s Arexvy RSV Vaccine Approved in Japan for Adults Aged 60 and Above, a First for the Country

(IN BRIEF) GSK plc has received approval from Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) for its Arexvy (respiratory syncytial virus vaccine, recombinant adjuvanted) to prevent respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) disease in adults aged 60 and above. This marks … Read the full press release

Global Real Estate Valued at $379.7 Trillion in 2022, Surpassing Equities and Debt Securities Combined, Reports Savills

(IN BRIEF) Savills has revealed that the total value of global real estate, including residential, commercial, and agricultural properties, reached $379.7 trillion in 2022, solidifying its status as the world’s most significant store of wealth. This value exceeds the combined … Read the full press release

Industrial Outdoor Storage in Europe Set for Robust Growth, Says Savills Report

(IN BRIEF) Savills’ latest Spotlight report predicts substantial expansion in Europe’s industrial outdoor storage (IOS) sector, with a projected annual investment growth rate of 4.5% over the next five years. IOS facilities, designed to accommodate outdoor storage needs for various … Read the full press release

Hospital Alemán in Buenos Aires Enhances Medical Facilities with Lindner and KARL STORZ Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) Argentina’s Hospital Alemán in Buenos Aires embarks on a comprehensive expansion project known as the “Juncal” extension, aiming to provide top-notch medical services and modern infrastructure. Partnering with Lindner and KARL STORZ, the private hospital has added approximately … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong Highlights Sustainability Solutions at ReThink HK 2023

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland Hong Kong, a prominent testing, inspection, and certification service provider, sponsored and participated in ReThink HK 2023, a premier event for sustainable business development. During the event, the company showcased its green and sustainability solutions across … Read the full press release

ABP Appoints Rob Morton as Lead Property Asset Manager to Drive Investment Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP), the UK’s primary port operator, is expanding its investment portfolio by appointing Rob Morton as the Lead Property Asset Manager in its Humber-based property team. Rob will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, … Read the full press release

Natixis CIB Appoints Abbas Rangwala as Head of M&A for Southeast Asia & India

(IN BRIEF) Natixis Corporate & Investment Banking (Natixis CIB) has appointed Abbas Rangwala as the Head of M&A for Southeast Asia & India, a newly created role based in Singapore. With over 20 years of experience in corporate finance, strategy, … Read the full press release

Sanofi’s ALTUVIIIO Granted Marketing Authorization in Japan for Hemophilia A Treatment

(IN BRIEF) The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labor, and Welfare (MHLW) has granted marketing authorization for ALTUVIIIO, a novel factor VIII replacement therapy used to control bleeding in patients with hemophilia A. ALTUVIIIO, also known as efanesoctocog alfa, stands out … Read the full press release