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Schipper Takes the Helm of Netherlands Coast Guard

Jun 18, 2026

The Netherlands Coast Guard has appointed Klaasjan Schipper as its new director, succeeding Nicole Kuipers, who led the organization since 2022.Schipper officially assumed the role on June 17 during a handover ceremony in Den Helder, becoming the tenth director in the Coast Guard's history. A Royal Netherlands Navy officer, he takes charge at a time of significant organizational and operational change for the agency…

COVID-19 to Wipe 20% of Traffic in Europe's Largest Port

Apr 16, 2020

Throughput at the Port of Rotterdam is set to drop by up to 20% this year as the coronavirus pandemic disrupts production and trade worldwide, Europe's largest sea port said on Thursday.Throughput of containers, coal, oil products and other bulk goods already declined 9…

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Russian Oil Freight Rates to India Remain High

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EU Wheat Falls Further As Market Awaits Black Sea Diplomacy

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Russia Ships More Than 10 Million Barrels of Crude to China Via Northern Sea Route

Baltic Index Hits Almost Five-Year High

Baltic Index Hits Almost Five-Year High

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