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Reuters
5 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Low water hinders Rhine river shipping in Germany despite rain
HAMBURG, July 17 (Reuters) - Low water levels following dry weather continue to hamper Rhine river cargo shipping in Germany, with rain in past days causing only a moderate rise in water levels, commodity traders said on Thursday. Low water is hampering shipping on all the river south of Duisburg and Cologne, including the chokepoint of Kaub. Cargo vessels are generally only able to sail about half full. But freight is still being delivered, with loads being carried by several vessels instead of one, traders said. The volumes vessels can load have risen slightly, traders said. Shallow water means vessel operators impose surcharges on freight rates to compensate for vessels not sailing fully loaded, increasing costs for cargo owners. Some rain is forecast in river catchment areas in the next week, which could at least prevent a further fall in water levels, traders said. The Rhine is an important shipping route for commodities such as grains, minerals, ores, coal and oil products, including heating oil. German companies faced supply bottlenecks and production problems in summer 2022 after a drought and heat wave led to unusually low water levels on the Rhine.
Yahoo
12-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ThyssenKrupp Modernizes Hot Rolled Strip Mill
Via Metal Miner German flats producer ThyssenKrupp Steel recently commissioned a modernized strip mill at its main site in Duisburg as well as new upstream equipment. On July 4, the steel industry titan released a statement detailing that the modernized hot rolled strip mill will be able to roll 3.1 million metric tons of hot rolled coil in widths of 900-1,600mm and in 1.2-9mm gauges. 'The new units are located at the interface between upstream operations and hot strip production, making them a core feature of the integrated production network in the northern part of Duisburg,' the company noted. 'The reconfiguration that has now been completed will not only raise quality by increasing casting and rolling capacities, but will also improve capacity utilization of the upstream basic oxygen steelmaking plant 1.' Further upstream, TKS has commissioned a new continuous caster to produce slab in a 257mm gauge and in 900-1,800mm widths, as well as in lengths exceeding 35 meters. The German company stated that the walking beam furnace will be able to handle 380 metric tons per hour for cold application and 560 metric tons per hour for direct application. ThyssenKrupp officials noted that investment in the modernization of the hot strip mill and the acquisition of new equipment totaled €800 million ($942 million). According to the release, 'All new systems are characterized by a high degree of automation and state-of-the-art control systems, for example, enabling real-time monitoring of the production press through the use of digital twins.' Back in November, ThyssenKrupp announced plans to cut its workforce and production capacities, citing structural changes in the European market as well as a need to improve productivity and operating efficiency. As a steel industry leader, the firm also referenced its desire to achieve a more competitive cost level. According to information from the company, the personal cuts entail reducing positions by about 40%, bringing the total of 27,000 positions down to 11,000. The group also plans to reduce its annual production capacity by 23% from the current 11.5 million metric tons per year to a future target dispatch level of 8.7-9 million metric tons. It is likewise important to note that a Czech holding company, EP Corporate Group, acquired a 20% stake in TKS in 2024. By Christopher Rivituso More Top Reads From this article on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
CTV News
08-07-2025
- Politics
- CTV News
B.C. seeks to claw back future ownership and breeding of exotic cats
A European wildcat hides and sleeps in a hole at the zoo in Duisburg, Germany, Friday, Jan. 30, 2015. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Frank Augstein VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is proposing to ban the breeding, sale and future ownership of all exotic and non-domestic cats, including servals, ocelots and European wildcats. The proposed changes would add the cats to the list of about 1,200 animals already designated as 'controlled alien species' under the provincial Wildlife Act. A statement from the government issued Tuesday said the changes respond to 'long-standing concerns' from animal-welfare organizations and wildlife experts about public safety and environmental risks that such animals pose. The government said the changes would also benefit the animals themselves by creating standards for their keeping. The proposed legislation would allow current owners of such cats to keep them until their deaths, provided they apply for free permits. Provincial law already prohibits the ownership of large cats such lions, tigers, jaguars, leopards and cheetahs. While details of the proposed legislation are still emerging, the proposed ban fulfils a long-standing demand from the B.C. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. Sara Dubois, chief scientific officer for the SPCA, said in a January 2023 letter to the Regional District of Nanaimo that local bylaws covering exotic animals, including servals, are insufficient. She said the SPCA had asked the provincial government 'many times over the past decade' to include servals and other exotic species on the Controlled Alien Species list. Dubois also pointed to a provincial campaign signed by 8,000 people after the SPCA seized 13 serval cats from a breeder in Kamloops in 2019. 'The vast majority of the public supports exotic animal bans, knowing it is cruel and dangerous to keep wild animals (whether they originate in Canada or other countries) as pets,' she said. Dubois had sent her letter to regional officials after local authorities captured two African serval cats in October 2022 following their escape from a rural property near Qualicum Beach, but only after one of the animals had killed a domestic cat, the other several ducks. 'The recent escape of two servals in the Regional District of Nanaimo was shocking for the community, but sadly it was not surprising to us,' Dubois said. 'Despite being born in captivity, these exotic cats are not domestic animals, as domestication takes thousands of years of breeding to achieve.' This report by Wolfgang Depner, The Canadian Press, was first published July 8, 2025.
Scotsman
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
Hibs gaffer Gray on Youan comeback and McGrath 'quality'
Video reaction to Duisburg draw - and return of star from last season Sign up to our Hibs football newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Elie Youan's first start since Boxing Day. A good half dozen likely/potential starters left sitting in the shade on another day of sweltering pre-season action. A few glimpses of what Jamie McGrath might bring to this Hibs side. How much did David Gray learn from today's goalless draw with Bundesliga 3 side MSV Duisburg in temperatures that made water breaks a medical necessity for the lucky few granted access to a closed-doors friendly? As a pure footballing contest, it made for a good training session. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad With Kieron Bowie and Martin Boyle among the national team representatives excused involvement in the first bounce game of the 2025-26, Gray had few options but to give young striker Dean Cleland the full 90 minutes. And it was always part of the plan to give Youan a good hour in temperatures reaching the mid-30s Centigrade. Again. Asked about Youan's involvement after so long on the sidelines, with the French attacker having just one 12-minute substitute appearance to his name in 2025, Gray said: 'Yeah, again, he's had a tough week. Obviously, it's his first game for a long time, so everybody at this stage is about getting minutes into their legs. 'It's about making sure everybody comes through it safely. And you probably prepare for these games slightly differently than you would a normal game because of the workload you try and get into the lads. 'They knew they were only playing 60 minutes. You see them topping up after the game. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'So it is more about, for Elie especially, getting back on the pitch and getting minutes into his legs. Working at that, especially in the heat, it's difficult for them as well. I'm pleased for the effort and desire of everybody really.' Starting in a flexible formation that saw young defender Lewis Gillie on the left side of a back three that occasionally looked more like a four, or even a five at times, Hibs showed just a few flashes of quality in a game that was all about workload and sharpening up those close-quarter skills that will be needed as they embark on domestic and European adventures in a few weeks' time. Raphael Sallinger was handed a start in goal, with established No. 1 Jordan Smith replacing the Austrian at half-time. Both of the Cadden boys got a good hour of bombing up and down the flanks, while Dylan Levitt took on a lot of responsibility alongside young Jacob MacIntyre in central midfield. Hibs changed shape slightly in the second half, with the introduction of McGrath coinciding with a switch into a 3-4-2-1 and less emphasis on pressing – partly to save the legs of the youngsters being asked to play the full game. Former Aberdeen and St Mirren attacking midfielder McGrath caught the eye with a few really impressive touches in the final third, Gray saying: 'Yeah, you see that in the second half. We've changed it slightly with such a young side. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'Jamie was one of the more experienced ones, but tactically, he's very good. You only have to tell him once, he's very good that way. 'He's got the quality in tight areas as well. It's going to be a really good addition. 'To be honest, I'm delighted with where we are at the minute. We know we've still got work to do, but I can't fault anyone or praise the players enough for their efforts so far in pre-season. 'They've been really, really good. Everyone's in a good place. We want to keep moving forward and keep improving.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Alasana Manneh looked impressive in central midfield for the closing half hour, as youngsters Rory Whittaker, Kanayo Megwa, Logan Jimenez and Joe McGrath all got chances to catch the eye. With internationals like Rocky Bushiri, Jack Iredale, Lewis Miller and the newly-reacquired Junior Hoilett all on a different training schedule, Gray had few options. International players held back after extra week off Explaining that the international contingent would have to ease themselves back into the new campaign after busy summer schedules, the former club captain – focused on that Europa League second qualifying round tie with Midtjylland later this month - said: 'Yeah, they're just not quite at the same stage as the others. They joined us obviously a week later, so they're a week behind everybody in terms of the load they've had up until this point. They've also clearly don't need as much to get up to speed because they've not had as much time off. 'So the ones that have been playing today, I've thought they did really well, considering it's been tough for them for the last wee while. The heat, everything else that comes from it, probably an experience for a lot of the young boys. 'You think about especially the team that finishes the game, it's a really young side, which is really pleasing. They've done really well - and it'll start to build up now. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'The international boys will have a session this afternoon to make sure they're progressing, make sure everybody's safe enough to keep getting minutes in their legs. Everybody will look towards Ajax at the weekend, which is good.' Euro opponents Midtjylland lose tight TWO-HOUR friendly While Hibs were grinding out a goalless draw, Midtjylland striker Franculino Dju was finding the net for the third time in two games as the Danes went down 3-2 to domestic rivals Randers in a first defeat of pre-season. Thomas Thomasberg's team also had a goal wrongly disallowed after the ball was shown to have crossed the line in a bounce game played over FOUR half-hour quarters, with an entire team of substitutes – heavily supplemented by academy prospects – used over two hours in similarly difficult conditions. As Gray takes his men to Amsterdam to face Ajax behind closed doors – but live on YouTube - on Saturday, Midtjylland head to Austria for a training camp that includes a game against Dynamo Kyiv. The Danes kick off their Superliga campaign on July 20 at home to Odense Boldklub before hosting Hibs on July 24, with the return leg of that European clash at Easter Road a week later.
Edinburgh Reporter
02-07-2025
- Sport
- Edinburgh Reporter
Hibs start pre-season campaign with a goalless draw against MSV Duisburg
Hibs started their pre-season campaign with a goalless draw against MSV Duisburg in the Netherlands. Chances were few and far between in the high temperatures. Head coach David Gray used the opportunity as a good chance to get minutes into the legs of several players, with the likes of Jamie McGrath, Rafael Sallinger (pictured) making their first appearances for the Club – whilst Elie Youan also returned after missing a large part of the 2024/25 campaign through injury. Academy youngsters, Dean Cleland, Lewis Gillie, Joseph McGrath, Logan Jimenez and Rory Whittaker all got important match minutes at First Team level. The Hibees started the match with real intensity and purpose to their play. There were good early touches from Lewis Gillie, Dean Cleland and Jacob MacIntyre who all look at ease stepping into the First Team. The first real chance of the game fell to Cleland after a flowing counter-attacking move. MacIntyre linked up well with Chris Cadden, before Josh Campbell picked out Youan who pulled it back to Cleland, and his curling effort was tipped over the bar from the edge of the penalty area. The German side settled and began to work their way back into the game, but did very little to trouble Raphael Sallinger in the opening 22 minutes before both teams paused for a water break due to the high temperatures in Wissel, Gelderland. Duisburg best chance fell to striker, Tim Heike. But he dragged his shot wide of the far post. Gray made two changes at the break, with Jordan Smith replacing Sallinger in goal and Jamie McGrath making his first appearance for the Club coming on for Campbell in the middle of the pitch. Nicky Cadden went close to breaking the deadlock, but his whipped in free-kick evaded everyone in the penalty area . At the other end Smith was called into action moments later – making a smart stop at his near post from Steffen Meuer. On the hour mark, Gray continued to freshen things up with Joseph McGrath, Rory Whittaker, Logan Jimenez, Kanayo Megwa and Alasana Manneh all introduced to the action. Chris Cadden, Nicky Cadden, Youan, Marvin Ekpiteta and Dylan Levitt were the players to make way. O'Hora had an effort cleared off the line from a set-piece before Smith made a brilliant one-handed save, diving to his right to deny a long-range shot from Bookjans. Cleland was played through on goal, and forced a good save from the Duisburg 'keeper. Like this: Like Related
