As part of its "175 Years of Rickmers in Shipping" anniversary, the Hamburg shipowners and businessmen, the Rickmers brothers, Mr Bertram and Mr Erck Rickmers, have donated one million euros to the World Future Council (WFC).

"On the occasion of the family’s 175th anniversary, we would like to pay tribute to the past and, at the same, make a contribution to the future," the brothers explained.

The cheque was presented to WFC founder and Board Chairman, Mr Jakob von Uexküll.

Source : Exim News Service - Hamburg, June 15