Mps will have to compensate for the Deiulemar collapse
According to the ruling issued by the Court of Torre Annunziata on 5 November 2025, the receivership of the bankrupt Deiulemar Compagnia di Navigazione has secured a judgment ordering Banca Monte dei Paschi di Siena to pay 1,591,885.28 euros plus interest and monetary adjustments. The first-instance decision, handed down by judge Valentina Vitulano, forms part of the receivership’s strategy to ascertain the responsibilities of the institutions involved in the collapse of the shipping company and also includes an award of legal costs. The receivership states that the outcome improves prospects for creditors, although it will not have an immediate impact on distributions. The case follows the ruling of 31 October, in which another division of the court upheld claims against Ubi Banca, and the two judgments together strengthen the receivership’s procedural approach, shaping a position favourable to creditors. The Deiulemar insolvency remains one of the most significant cases in Campania, with thousands of savers awaiting compensation, and the legal initiatives aim to recover resources to rebuild the bankruptcy estate. The receivership has announced it will continue its actions, while the ruling remains open to appeal and further challenges are expected. According to lawyer Lelio Mancino, the order against Monte dei Paschi di Siena strengthens the receivership’s negotiating leverage in future talks and any impact on creditor distributions will depend on the next procedural steps.
Intermodal shuttle between Trieste and Gorizia
Adriafer Rail Services has introduced a weekly intermodal shuttle linking Opicina, the Port of Trieste and the Gorizia inland terminal in a bid to increase efficiency across the Trieste logistics area. The service handles both rail wagons and intermodal units destined for the Sdag terminal, where the maintenance workshop operated by the same group is located. Units can be stored or emptied depending on operational requirements, integrating parking activities with cargo handling. The initiative exploits trains already routed to the Gorizia workshop, forming mixed consists to reduce transfer costs and improve the use of available train paths. At a time of congestion within the Trieste port area, the new service aims to distribute flows more evenly and rationalise internal movements, freeing operational space within port facilities.
New ro-ro line linking Turkey, Spain and France
United Global Roro has launched a new maritime service connecting the ports of Haydarpaşa in Istanbul, Marseille and Tarragona, offering two weekly sailings and deploying three ro-ro vessels. The route complements the recently introduced connection between Turkey and France, expanding ro-ro options in the western Mediterranean. Dfds continues to face competitive pressure on routes from the eastern Mediterranean to Trieste, with quarterly results showing revenue up 4.2% to 8,296 million Danish kroner, while Ebitda fell to 1,397 million kroner and operating profit to 536 million kroner.
Msc suspends services to Mali
On 11 November 2025, Msc temporarily suspended its transport services to and from Mali due to worsening security conditions and a shortage of fuel that is disrupting the country’s inland logistics. The company announced that road transport of cargo bound for Mali is halted until further notice, blocking bookings along the corridors of Abidjan, Dakar, Tema, Lomé and Conakry. The measure comes amid rising instability, with severe shortages of petrol and diesel, the closure of schools and public offices and intensifying armed clashes around Bamako. Msc stated it will continue to monitor developments and will reactivate services once operational conditions return to acceptable levels.
Dhl launches consolidated customs clearance for the US
Dhl Global Forwarding has introduced a consolidated customs-clearance service for imports into the United States in response to increasing regulatory complexity. Tighter controls and the end of the de minimis exemption have pushed up clearance costs and times for e-commerce. The new solution allows multiple shipments to be grouped under a single customs entry, reducing burdens and compliance risks for high-volume operators. The removal of the exemption for goods valued under 800 dollars has made consolidation more relevant for shipments arriving from China since May and from the rest of the world since August. Dhl notes that US tariffs have reached levels comparable to those of the 1930s and that North American trade growth has slowed from 2.7% to 1.5% per year. Companies are responding by diversifying sourcing, increasing the use of Ddp terms and adopting new import models. The global cross-border e-commerce market is projected to reach 4.8 trillion dollars by 2032. Consumers’ most frequently cited concerns include unexpected customs charges and complex returns procedures. The service therefore aims to offer greater transparency and cost predictability for imports into the United States.
Saadé acquires a stake in Carrefour
The Saadé family – which controls shipping line Cma Cgm and logistics multinational Ceva – has acquired around 4% of Carrefour’s share capital, a stake valued at roughly 390 million euros, following the exit of Peninsula, the investment vehicle linked to Brazilian businessman Abilio Diniz, which held 9.2% of shares and around 15.7% of voting rights at the end of 2024. Carrefour has announced that Rodolphe Saadé will join the board of directors. The Saadé family is now the group’s second-largest shareholder after the Moulin Houzé family, while Carrefour shares rose 1.6% at the opening after losing 10% over the past year. According to analyst Geoffroy Michalet of Oddo Bhf, no immediate synergies emerge between the Saadé group’s interests and the retail sector.
