Msc Terminal Investment raises 2.5 billion dollars
Msc’s terminal operating company, Terminal Investment, has raised 2.5 billion dollars through a private bond placement. According to Bloomberg, the issuance was split into seven-, ten-, twelve- and twenty-year maturities, making it one of the most significant operations of 2025. The bonds were issued in both US dollars and euros, with Citigroup Inc. and Mizuho Financial Group Inc. acting as placement agents.
Evergreen containership loses 50 containers off Peru
Evergreen’s container vessel Ever Lunar lost around fifty containers overboard off the coast of Peru. The incident occurred while the vessel was anchored awaiting entry into the port of Callao. The company reported that the ship experienced a violent rolling motion, likely caused by a possible tsunami triggered by an earthquake in Russia, adverse weather conditions, or a sudden wave. Local authorities temporarily closed the port, causing brief disruptions to operations. None of the lost containers contained hazardous materials. According to the authorities, they were carrying plastic goods and do not pose an environmental risk.
Erenhot surpasses 20,000 China-Europe freight trains
The land port of Erenhot, the largest on the China-Mongolia border, has surpassed 20,000 inbound and outbound freight trains since the launch of the China-Europe rail service in 2013, as reported by China Railway Hohhot Group. Located in the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Erenhot has seen steady growth in rail traffic, driven by strengthening international economic cooperation. The milestone of the first 10,000 trains was reached in 2022, and the subsequent 10,000 moved within just three years. While early shipments mainly included metals, chemicals and clothing, current freight features higher-value goods such as new energy vehicles, electronics and home appliances. Erenhot now connects to 73 routes, covering more than 60 cities in 24 Chinese provinces and over 70 stations in more than ten European countries, including Germany and Poland.
New Fast Corridor activated between La Spezia and Padua
A new Fast Corridor has been activated between the port of La Spezia and the Padua inland terminal. The system enables the direct transfer of containers under temporary storage procedures, reducing customs clearance times thanks to shared digital technologies between the Customs Agency and the Interporto. This new rail link complements three others already active along the same axis and enhances the competitiveness of Padua’s logistics infrastructure. The project stems from cooperation between the Customs Agency, Interporto Padova Spa and industry operators.
Maersk diverts Far East service to Vado Ligure
Due to congestion in Ligurian ports, Maersk has announced that vessels operating its AE11 service, part of the Gemini alliance, will not be calling at Genoa Psa Pra’ at least until 23 September. The move follows the exclusive call of the vessel Alva Maersk at Vado Ligure, which skipped both Genoa and La Spezia to avoid long waiting times. In its notice, Maersk confirmed that, to ensure service regularity between the Far East and the Mediterranean, calls will temporarily shift to Vado Gateway. La Spezia Container Terminal remains in the rotation but its inclusion will depend on berth availability. Vessels affected by the route change include Eleonora Maersk, Maersk Havana, Arthur Maersk, Ane Maersk, Alette Maersk and Maersk Hidalgo, all expected to call at Vado on a weekly basis from 19 August to 23 September.
Cma Cgm pulls out of the port of Taranto
French shipping company Cma Cgm, the last operator serving the port of Taranto with containerships, has announced the relocation of its Bora Med Service line from San Cataldo Container Terminal to the port of Salerno. The service, which links several Mediterranean ports including Istanbul, Trieste, Malta, Limassol and Beirut, will also see the addition of a second vessel to its weekly rotation. As a result, Taranto’s multipurpose quay is now devoid of container traffic, further worsening the outlook for the terminal managed by Turkish group Yilport, already struggling to meet the commitments set out in its concession agreement.
Comau completes acquisition of Automha
Comau has announced the completion of its acquisition of Automha, an Italian company specialising in automated systems for warehouse logistics and intralogistics. The operation aligns with Comau’s strategy of diversifying into high-growth sectors by leveraging its expertise in industrial robotics and digital automation. Automha will retain its existing structure, ensuring continuity for clients while opening up new development opportunities worldwide under the Comau brand.
