AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoCybersecurity: Refrigeration systems at supermarkets in several countries, including the Netherlands, were hit by a suspected cyberattack. The incidents highlight the risks of remotely connected equipment, with food spoiled at affected stores. Dutch Industry: Manufacturing activity continued to expand, while the economy grew 0.6% in the third quarter. Shipping: A new weekly Greenock–Rotterdam service gives Scottish exporters regular access to Rotterdam’s wider freight network. Logistics: Spain’s Boluda Shipping agreed to acquire Dutch transport group Samskip, a major proposed deal in Europe’s short-sea shipping market. Sustainable Manufacturing: Dutch packaging maker PaperFoam secured a €2 million loan to scale production of packaging made from starch and natural fibres. Caribbean Investment: Dutch Economic Affairs Minister Heleen Herbert is visiting Curaçao, Aruba and Bonaire to discuss investment and business growth, including redevelopment plans for Curaçao’s former refinery site for sustainable energy, industry and circular-economy uses.
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