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Feb 01, 2010
Qatar Navigation Company and Qatar Shipping Company approve merger
Qatar Navigation Company and the Qatar Shipping Company are to merge, after the companies’ boards of directors approved the plan.
An exchange ratio of 2.2 shares of Qatar Shipping for each share of Qatar Navigation was approved, according to a joint statement on the Doha Securities market website.The Qatari government first started to explore a potential transaction in November 2008, when a steering committee was formed to consider the details of the proposed study. The transaction remains subject to finalisation of structuring matters, negotiation of the terms of definitive merger documentation, approval by the shareholders of both companies, full regulatory and legal approval and customary closing conditions.
 
Intermodal transportation: The next wave?
 Holidays are almost over, for those lucky enough to go on vacation. I spent my time away from the sea, and well above sea level. Just for reassurance. As you might know, the majority of Dutch grounds are below sea level (about 65%), and we keep dry feet by pumping water. Without that, we would build our sandcastle around "Amersfoort at the Sea" (a city some 80km inland).
However, spending time in the Alps, some 800m above sea level, my rectangular box driven mind did not come to a complete standstill, wondering about hinterland transportation.
New Strategy & Development Director appointed at Dunkerque Port
 Jean-Frédéric Laurent has just been appointed Strategy and Development Director of Dunkerque Port, replacing Pierre Joly on his retirement. He is 41. |
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