MSC Announces Transfer of Group Ownership to Next Generation
MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company has confirmed that a transfer of ownership occurred during the final quarter of 2025, shifting control from founder Captain Gianluigi Aponte to his children, Diego Aponte and Alexa Aponte Vago. This transition marks a significant milestone for the Geneva-based global transport and logistics leader. Diego Aponte, serving as Group President, and […]
Port of Long Beach Secures $70m Federal Infrastructure Grant
The Port of Long Beach is set to receive nearly $70m in federal funding from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to revitalize critical infrastructure and enhance freight transportation safety. This record allocation is part of a larger $148m work plan shared with the Port of Los Angeles, aimed at strengthening the nation’s busiest seaport […]
Kalmar and Port of Tauranga Expand Eco-Efficient Fleet
Kalmar has secured a significant order from the Port of Tauranga in New Zealand for six hybrid straddle carriers and one electric straddle carrier. This agreement strengthens a 25-year partnership and supports the port’s strategic goal of becoming carbon-zero by 2050. The Port of Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest container terminal, currently processes 1.2m TEU annually […]