Germany

'Party Is Over': Hapag Lloyd CEO Says Freight Rates To Keep Declining

Container freight rates will keep declining in the current realignment of shipping demand and supply.

Shell Considers Exiting UK, German, Dutch Energy Retail Businesses

Shell is considering exiting its home energy retail businesses in Britain, the Netherlands and Germany in the wake of 'tough market conditions'.

Mild Spell Leaves EU Grain Crops At Risk From Cold Snap

Unusually warm weather in Europe has stirred grain crops from winter dormancy.

German Fertiliser Demand, Imports Drop As Prices Soar

Germany's farmers are ordering less fertiliser, put off by soaring costs after major suppliers of synthetic plant nutrients have curtailed production.

Germany's Bakeries Burnt By Rising Energy Prices

German bakery owner Peter Hemmerle is expecting his company's annual electricity bill to quadruple to €1.2 million as energy prices have risen since.

EU Commission Plans Emergency Powers To Avoid Crisis Bottlenecks: Report

The European Commission is seeking emergency powers to intervene in the production of certain goods in critical situations.

Did You Know?... 17 November, 2020

Did you know?... Almost 60% of retailers in city centres in Germany believe that their businesses are at risk due to the pandemic and restrictions on publi...