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The 2026 Motorola Edge ($599.99), $50 pricier than its predecessor, is one of the most comfortablephonesI've held in recent years. Unlike others that are inching toward being unwieldy 7-inch phablets (remember that word?), the Edge takes a different route—downsizing last year's 6.7-inch screen to a hand-friendly, 6.3-inch display. I carried it as my daily driver for a week, and although the smaller size was fun for me to try out again, most of the Edge's gen-over-gen “upgrades” are minor at best, and in some cases, downright setbacks. The Edge is a fine phone, but it's tough to recommend over less-expensive rivals like theSamsung Galaxy A57($549.99) and the Editors’ ChoiceGoogle Pixel 10a($499) If my right hand could speak, I’m sure it would say, “Ah, relief!” after holding the Edge. My usual phone, theSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, is an absolute brick—and I can say the same for theiPhone 17 Pro Max, which I often use for content creation. I never realized how much I missed a small phone until the Edge came into my life. It’s not as tiny as, say, theiPhone 13 mini, but it’s also not horrendously large like many premium flagship devices. Just like Goldilocks and the Three Bears, it’s “just right.” The reflective, gold, rounded edges are a breath of fresh air in a world of flat-edge hell. My review unit is in Pantone Martini Olive, the only colorway available. However, the twill-inspired olive green finish is funky enough for users who prefer an eclectic aesthetic while still maintaining sophistication for the conservative crowd. Bonus: the finish is anti-fingerprint and anti-grease, which is a godsend for us neat freaks. The gold module that houses the triple-camera array on the back looks luxurious and distinctive, with a beveled trim that frames it. If you couldn’t tell, I’m a huge fan of the Edge’s design. The Edge measures 5.99 by 2.83 by 0.28 inches (HWD) and weighs just 5.66 ounces. Compare this with the Samsung Galaxy A57, which is 6.36 by 3.02 by 0.27 inches and 6.3 ounces. The Motorola phone is thicker than the A57, but is shorter, narrower, and lighter. If you place the Edge side-by-side with the Pixel 10a (6.06 by 2.87 by 0.35 inches, 6.5 ounces), you’ll also find the Edge more compact and lightweight. Matching its predecessor, the Edge boasts a dual rating ofIP68and IP69, which means it’s protected against dust, survives water submersion up to about five feet for 30 minutes, and withstands high-pressure water jets. It’s also worth noting that the Edge also meets the MIL-STD-810 standard, a military-grade durability certification. According to Motorola, this means it's designed to withstand falls from four feet up—and it can survive temperatures ranging from -4 degrees to 140 degrees Fahrenheit. Whether you find yourself in Moscow in December or Death Valley in peak summer, the Edge shouldn't succumb to mechanical failure. Also unchanged from the 2025 model is the display’s Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection, a mid-tier spin-off of the more premium Victus architecture, which is designed to offer decent resilience against accidental falls and scratches. The Edge's competitors, the A57 and Pixel 10a, have an IP68 rating, but lack the Edge's IP69 certification. On the right side, you’ll find volume up and down buttons next to the power button. On the left side is an AI button, which is also on the Razr Ultra. Funnily enough, a prompt invites you to program it, but the only actual choices are Moto AI or No Action. In other words, it’s AI or bust. The bottom edge houses a SIM card slot, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille. When I first read the specs for the new Edge, I was initially disappointed that Motorola downsized the display from 6.7 inches to 6.3 inches—but I’ve had a change of heart. The Extreme AMOLED, 2,640 x 1,216-pixel, 120Hz, 6.3-inch screen is a welcomed change in a world of giant phones, reminding us that bigger isn’t always better. It’s incredibly bright, too, with a peak brightness of 5,200 nits, up from last year’s 4,500-nit panel. Sunlight is typically a merciless enemy for budget and midrange phones, but the Edge still maintained high visibility while scrolling through PCMag on a bright day. While perusing throughPCMag’s YouTube channel, with the display at max brightness, I was able to fight off harsh midday glare and intense reflections. Comparatively, the 6.3-inch Pixel 10a matches the Edge's display size, but it's much dimmer with 3,000 nits of peak brightness. Its 2,424-by-1,080-pixel panel supports a semi-variablerefresh ratefrom 60Hz to 120Hz. The A57 has a larger, 6.7-inch panel with a 2,340-by-1,080-pixel, 1,900-nit, 120Hz screen, making it dimmer and less sharp than both the Motorola and Google phones. Unlike the A57 and Pixel 10a, the Edge doesn't have an in-display fingerprint reader, but you can still set up a PIN, password, or pattern for security. The Edge costs $599.99, and the only configuration available has 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 128GB of storage. This is a major step backward. The 2025 model came with a roomier 256GB of storage, though it also limited you to a single configuration. The entry-level $549.99 A57 has the same specs as the 2026 Edge, but you can upgrade to a 256GB model for an extra $60. The $499 Pixel 10a also starts with an 8GB/128GB configuration, and like the A57, you can upgrade to the 256GB version—but you'll need to shell out an extra $100. That said, the Pixel 10a gives you more bang for your buck: You're getting 256GB of storage for $599, whereas the A57 offers the same specs for $609.99. The Edge locks you out of a 256GB model entirely. Inside is a MediaTek Dimensity 7450 chip, an upgrade from last year’sMediaTek Dimensity 7400 processor. The A57 is equipped with Samsung's Exynos 1680 chip, while the Pixel 10a is equipped with Google's Tensor G5 processor. On the Geekbench 6 benchmark, which tests the CPU’s muscle, the Edge posted single-core and multi-core scores of 1,112 and 3,407, respectively. On the same test, the A57 did slightly better with a single-core score of 1,389 and a multi-core score of 4,515. The Pixel 10 ended up taking the processor-performance crown: 1,712 (single-core) and 4,477 (multi-core). Although the Edge is the turtle in this race, navigating the phone felt far from sluggish. It fired up multiple apps quickly, opened a 175-page PDF in just a second, and never felt bogged down during testing. Even the moments that the Edge took a beat to open something, like the Moto AI app, it was just that—a beat. I tested the Edge’s GPU muscle with the 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark. The Motorola phone scored abysmally at 1,064, with an average of 6.37 frames per second (fps). The iPhone 17e taunted its rivals with a winning score of 4,211 with an average of 25.2fps. The Pixel 10a places second (2,703 frames at 16.19fps), and the A57 third (1,676 frames at 10fps). I fired upGenshin Impact, a graphics-intensive game, to see whether the Edge's paltry score translates into real-world performance. I ran the game on the Custom preset at 60fps, and the phone warmed up significantly after about 15 minutes. As you’d expect when the chip is pushed this hard, graphical quality took a noticeable dip. By the way, while gaming, it finally dawned on me why Motorola includes that "No Action" option for the AI button. I accidentally mashed it far too many times during intense Genshin Impact sessions, prompting Moto AI to hijack my screen mid-combat. The Edge features a 5,000mAh battery, a disappointing downgrade from its predecessor's 5,200mAh capacity. Based on a mixed-use profile that includes active use and standby time, Motorola claims that it can deliver up to 50 hours of battery life. Eh, I'll be the judge of that. The PCMag battery test is more intensive, streaming a 1080p video loop over Wi-Fi at max brightness. The results are that the Edge lasted 17 hours and 25 minutes on a single charge. The A57 lasted 18 hours and 20 minutes, while the Pixel 10a embarrassingly tapped out after just 12 hours and 15 minutes. The Edge supports up to 60W of wired charging, down from last year’s 68W maximum. It's also capable of 15W wireless charging. The A57 supports up to 45W for wired charging, but lacks wireless charging. The Google device takes an opposite approach; it trails on wired speeds at 30W, but offers 10W wireless charging. When connected to a compatible charger, the Edge reached 28% in 15 minutes, 51% in 30 minutes, and 100% in 1 hour and 6 minutes. The Edge is compatible with5G(sub-6GHz andC-band), but matching the A57 and Pixel 10a, it lacks support for mmWave. It also supportsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and NFC. For its SIM configuration, it offers dual-SIM functionality with one physical SIM and one eSIM. While connected to Verizon’s network at a Long Island shopping area, the Edge notched a maximum download speed of 336Mbps and a maximum upload speed of 10Mbps. Compare this to the top-of-the-line iPhone 17 Pro Max, which, in the same location, reached download and upload speeds of 615Mbps and 18.4Mbps, respectively. When connected to my home Wi-Fi 6 router, the Edge reached peak speeds of 308Mbps (down) and 342Mbps (up). The iPhone 17 Pro Max topped out at 310Mbps (down) and 323Mbps (up). At the fringes of my Wi-Fi network, the Edge (42.2Mbps for downloads and 6.25Mbps for uploads) managed to best the iPhone 17 Pro Max (20.5Mbps for downloads and 2.06 for uploads). I didn’t care for the call quality on the Edge. In a test recording, I was legible, but I heard some minor grit and crackle in my voice. The noise cancellation is also average, allowing background cacophony to leak through intermittently. The earpiece is on the quieter side, reaching 71.7dB with a sound meter positioned six inches away. When I tested the speaker with the same six-inch test, it was far louder, topping out at 81.3dB. While the Edge’s microphones didn’t impress, I was pleasantly surprised with the phone’s sound quality. The device features two Dolby Atmos-tuned stereo speakers. I played The Knife’s “Silent Shout,” our test track, via Spotify, and the spunky tune filled my ears with crisp audio and pleasant richness. I tinkered with the presets in the preinstalled Dolby Atmos app, which includes Smart Audio (default), Spatial Audio, Music, Movie, Game, Podcast, and Custom (personalized tuning). Motorola made the right call in leaving it on Smart Audio out of the box; it does the best job at dynamically breathing the most life into whatever you’re listening to. Although the Edge sounds good on its own, nothing beats a good pair of earbuds, so consider getting someheadphonesfor the best music experience. Save for the 10MP telephoto sensor, you’ll find 50MP shooters across the board for the main, ultra-wide, and selfie cameras. There’s no major difference in this year’s camera system except for the main camera’s upgrade to theSony LYTIA 710sensor, a minor step up from the 2025 model’s Sony LYT700C sensor. This means that the new Edge’s main camera should deliver slightly better light gathering and less grainy images. By default, the cameras use pixel-binning to deliver standard 12.6MP photos, though you can always switch over to the full-res mode for capturing maximum detail. Here's a shot of a Snoopy and Woodstock wood carving I took with the main camera's f/1.8 aperture sensor. The default 12.6MP shot above is slightly more saturated than in real life; Snoopy’s book is a tad more orange, and his golden buddy is a tinge more yellow. However, if you look at the gravel, the 50MP shot captured the rough texture with better clarity. We get a similar story with this Thai dish I captured at a Brooklyn restaurant. The color processing on the 12.6MP shot is punchier; the tomatoes are redder, and the salad is greener. The 50MP capture bested the 12.6MP photo in preserving details such as the grain on the wooden table. Plus, edges are crisper, including the rim of the bowl and the edges of the shredded papaya. The 50MP, f/2.0 ultra-wide camera, complete with a 122-degree field of view, captured this shot of the Barclays Center, Brooklyn's largest entertainment arena. The lens does a fantastic job at managing a challenging lighting scenario. The bright, wispy clouds in the sky aren't blown out. Plus, the darker, shadowy areas beneath the arena are still visible and detailed. The colors are vibrant and true-to-life, too, from the blue signage to the weathered brown color of the funky-shaped building. Above is a shot of Grand Army Plaza with the Soldiers' and Sailors' Arch front and center. It appears that the Edge tried to balance the deep shadows under the trees, and as a result, the sky ended up slightly overexposed. However, the green foliage pops, and the dappled shadow on the ground preserves a decent amount of texture. I tested the macro mode by snapping a close-up of what I thought were real purple hydrangeas at a park—only to find out that, upon closer inspection, they were artificial flowers. Yeah, I was duped. Still, the lens did a pretty good job at capturing the fake flowers' woven fabric texture and center plastic nub. Don't worry; I eventually found some real flowers. This macro shot impressively reproduced the rose's striking pink hue, but there's some softness and a lack of clarity. The 10MP, f/2.0 telephoto lens, capable of up to 3x optical zoom, is great for tight framing. For example, with this 2x shot of my mango mocktail, I captured a crisp, close-up look at the icy, creamy texture of the beverage while smoothly dropping the background out of focus. I also captured a picture of these ducks, who were about six feet away from me, at 3x optical zoom. The color reproduction is decent, particularly for the manicured lawn and brick building across the lake, but the ducks suffer from a lack of definition. Now let's check out the 50MP, f/1.95 front-facing camera housed as a hole-punch lens on the display. Selfies on the Edge have a cool aesthetic, as opposed to warm, avoiding oversaturation. If you prefer highly realistic, sharply detailed results, the Edge delivers. The edge detection in Portrait mode is solid, effortlessly carving out a smooth boundary around hair and body. The Edge can capture video at up to 4K at 30fps. After reviewing the videos I captured in the Photos app, I found that the footage reproduced colors beautifully and accurately, but the overall crispness leaves something to be desired. Fine details are soft, so don't expect razor-sharp video output that you get from top-tier flagship devices. The Edge ships withAndroid 16. The compact device is slated to receive only two years of OS upgrades and three years of bi-monthly security updates, Motorola told us—a weak commitment compared with the A57 and Pixel 10a, which offer six and seven years of support, respectively. The Moto app is a central hub that lets you quickly personalize your device, including swapping the default wallpaper for something more eye-catching. You can choose an AI-generated image you created in the Image Studio or a more dynamic background from your Edge's wallpaper library. The Moto app also lets you configure different gestures to specific actions. For example, you can program the Edge to turn on Do Not Disturb by flipping it—or you can do a three-finger swipe to launch a split screen UI with two apps running simultaneously. When you navigate to the Moto AI app (not to be confused with the Moto app), you'll find the aforementioned Image Studio experience, which lets you generate AI-based images (e.g., stickers and avatars) from rudimentary sketches, prompts, photos, and more. Keep in mind, though, that you only get six free credits daily for the Image Studio, so it's easy to burn through your allowance. On the more useful and practical side of Moto AI, you'll find features such as Remember This, which lets you quickly save content you don't want to forget, and Catch Me Up, which summarizes your notifications if you tend to get inundated with texts and emails. Save for the image generation stuff, Moto AI has helpful touches, but the short—and uneven—support window keeps the Edge from feeling fully polished and future-proof. The Motorola Edge 2026 is a good phone, but it appears to be yet another victim of market volatility, with a $50 price increase and some downgrades from the previous version that prevent it from catching Samsung and Google.

Norwegian marine geoscience and technology company Shearwater GeoServices has picked up a new distributed acoustic sensing (DAS) seismic assignment in the Stabroek block off the coast of Guyana, thanks to a deal with ExxonMobil Guyana, a subsidiary of U.S.-headquartered energy giant ExxonMobil. Shearwater has been awarded a DAS seismic program at Guyana’s Stabroek block by ExxonMobil, which enables the European player to undertake a two-month scope of work comprising source‑only seismic acquisition in support of a baseline DAS reservoir surveillance survey over theYellowtaildevelopment area. Irene Waage Basili, CEO of Shearwater, commented:“DAS programs may provide clients with specific insights into reservoir surveillance throughout a field’s life. Shearwater’s source technology, offshore execution experience, and flexible capacity enable vessels to switch between different modes to maximise vessel utilisation.” The Norwegian firm has deployed theSW Empressin a triple source configuration, in direct continuation from a multiclient project in South America, where the vessel has been operating since November 2025. Followinga final investment decision (FID)in 2022 for ExxonMobil’s fourth project in the Stabroek block, theFPSO One Guyanabeganoil production in August 2025, as thefourth such unitdelivered to Guyana. The start-up brought the country’s total installed capacity to over 900,000 barrels of oil per day (bopd). The operator expects to have a total production capacity of 1.7 million oil-equivalent barrels per day by 2030 fromeightdevelopments. ExxonMobil Guyana operates the Stabroek block and holds a 45% interest, with Hess Guyana Exploration,now part ofChevron, holding 30% and CNOOC Petroleum the remaining 25%. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Scotland-headquartered engineering and design company T12 Engineering has finished its assembly and shipment scope for a major gravity-based subsea structure (GBS) by transporting it to Norway, completing what the firm describes as one of its largest projects delivered to date. The project, which was managed by T12 Engineering and involved the design, fabrication oversight, assembly, and shipment of a subsea support structure with a footprint of 59 square meters, was delivered under an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC)contract. Originally engineered as a modular system capable of being transported cost-effectively in standard shipping containers, the structure was designed with future reuse and adaptability in mind, allowing it to be deployed across a range of subsea applications. The GBS was fully assembled on the quayside before shipment. The 60-ton structure, said to be designed for an undisclosed independent Norwegian oil and gas operator, recently departed from the Port of Immingham ahead of installation in the Norwegian Sea. Throughout the concept, detailed design and fabrication phases, T12 Engineering worked closely with its fabrication partner to optimize manufacturability, material efficiency and cost control, while ensuring compliance with the stringent requirements associated with subsea deployment. Graham Melroy, Director at T12 Engineering, commented:“The successful assembly and shipment of the GBS is a major achievement for everyone involved and represents one of the largest projects T12 Engineering has delivered. This project demonstrates our ability to deliver complex EPC projects and engineer large-scale subsea infrastructure for international operators. “From concept development and detailed design through to fabrication oversight, assembly and shipment, our team has played a key role in every stage of the project lifecycle. Seeing the structure finally leave UK shores for Norway is a proud moment for our team and our project partners.” The GBS, which is set to support mission-critical subsea equipment in a challenging offshore environment, has been developed to meet the unnamed operator’s technical, operational and commercial requirements while ensuring long-term reliability. The project was completed with a strong safety performance, recording zero lost time injuries (LTIs) across all engineering, fabrication, assembly and loadout activities. Once installed, the structure is expected to satisfy the operator’s internal quality assurance and HSE requirements, as well as relevant DNV and NORSOK standards. T12 Engineering has also delivered a comprehensive documentation and smart data package, providing full traceability throughout the design, fabrication and testing stages. The Scottish player explains that the project demonstrates its capability to deliver complex subsea infrastructure projects from concept development through to offshore deployment. With UK offices in Teesside, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Oslo, the company claims to have engineered a solution tailored to the specific demands of the oil and gas operator, marking another step in its Norwegian expansion. Melroy added:“Norway is a strategically important market for T12, and the recent opening of our Oslo office strengthens our ability to work closely with operators and partners in the region. “Successfully delivering a project of this scale for a Norwegian client is a hugely significant milestone as we continue to expand our international footprint.” Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 8 for Business is familiar, with a powerful Intel Core Ultra Series 300 (Panther Lake) chip inside. However, it’s extraordinarily overpriced, and the new additions don’t come close to justifying the higher price tag. Price When Reviewed This value will show the geolocated pricing text for product undefined Best Pricing Today For the first time in decades, I wasn’t excited to review a Surface device. Now that I’m finished, I’m still not. The Surface Laptop 8th Edition (or Surface Laptop 8) for Business has two things going for it: an upgrade to Intel’s excellent Core Ultra 300 series processors (Panther Lake) and a moderately useful privacy screen, which can dim and obfuscate the display at the touch of a button. Unfortunately, Microsoft has left the traditional Surface premium in place, a price ladder that pushes the laptop’s cost to unattractive heights. To be fair, this is a business-class laptop. A consumer version of this Surface Laptop will follow later this year, with a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip inside it. Based upon my own testing of both chips, it’s probably fair to say that Intel’s Core Ultra 300 processor will outperform it by a slight amount, at least in graphics and maybe battery life. Some Surface fans may say that Microsoft has reached the heights of the design and can go no further. Others may criticize it as stale. I fall into the latter category. I now use sticky notes attached to the underside of the Surface Laptops I review. Why? They’re all virtually indistinguishable from one another. Mark Hachman / Foundry Microsoft’s Surface Laptop 8 is available with display sizes of both 13.8 inches and 15 inches, formally known as the Surface Laptop for Business (8th Edition) or the Surface Laptop 8 for Business. You can also purchase the laptop with a 13-inch display. Microsoft has never offered the Surface Laptop with such a screen size before, meaning that it is simply known as the Surface Laptop for Business, 13-inch. Buying the smaller Surface Laptop saves you several hundred dollars (prices start at $1,499.99, versus $1,949.99 for the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop) and limits your component options to just a Core Ultra 5 325 processor, up to 24GB of RAM, and up to a terabyte of SSD storage. On paper and in the hand, the Surface Laptop 8 for Business is essentially identical to2024’s Surface Laptop 7, which weighed 0.01 pounds less and was priced at $999 on up to $1,999.99. Sure, that was a consumer version of the Surface Laptop, using a Snapdragon X1 Elite… but the fact remains: the minimum price essentiallydoubledfrom two years ago. That’s a tough sell in any market. At press time, the Surface Laptop 8 for Business is only available from Microsoft itself and at no other retailer. The configuration below reflects the 13.8-inch version. The aesthetics of the Surface Laptop haven’t changed in years. Out of the box, the Laptop fits comfortably in the hand, while the glossy aluminum chassis now boasts up to 64 percent recycled content. It does attract fingerprints, so keep a microfiber cloth around to polish them away. I don’t find 2.97 pounds to be uncomfortable, either in the hand or in my backpack, so you should have no concerns there. A few things differentiate the Surface Laptop 8 from its predecessors. First, there’s the processor, a spec bump to theIntel Core Ultra Series 3 chip, known as Panther Lake. The available configurations include both the “base” Core Ultra 5 and 7 configurations along with the Core Ultra X7 368, which includes Intel’s powerful integrated GPU. Don’t be too excited by that, as the limited cooling within the Laptop thermally throttled the GPU considerably over prolonged periods. Second, there’s an odd omission. The Surface app, which is used to monitor the Laptop’s battery charging options and a few other tweaks. I had to download it from the Microsoft Store. Finally, Microsoft added a “privacy screen” technology, exclusive to the 13.8-inch version. Essentially, theSurface Laptop’s “privacy screen” technology, discussed more here, functions about the same as the thePrivacy Display feature on Samsung’s new Galaxy S26 phone. It’s triggered by a brand-new key on the keyboard, mounted as theF1key next to theEsckey on the top row. Press it and the display both darkens and configures itself to make it harder to read from the sides. (Microsoft explains how the privacy screen works, here, without explaining how it actually works.) Mark Hachman / Foundry The privacy technology uses the laptop’s ability to adjust its own display brightness both as a reaction to the user’s preferences as well as the ambient light. The dimmer the display, the harder it is for someone next to you to make out what’s on it. But a dimmer display is also harder to read, period. In my tests, it was a mixed bag. In a dim room, from a few feet away, the display dimmed to almost opaque from about 15 degrees off the axis of the display. In a brighter room, more of the display’s content became visible. I could always make out the type of content on the screen, if I wasn’t able to read the entirety of it. Still, at least part of the screen was left relatively unobscured, unless I was seated far away. It’s hard to characterize how effective the privacy screen is, simply because its effectiveness varied within the same set of conditions in the same room. Consider the following comparisons. In the first, the perspective changes slightly. From that perspective, the privacy screen seems barely effective. For this, I tried to imagine what it would be like from the perspective of someone sitting in an aisle seat on an airplane, casually glancing toward someone working in the seat near the aisle. In this angle, I don’t really think Microsoft’s privacy shield works. But, shot from another angle, it’s not too bad. It would have been helpful if Microsoft would have been able to tell us under what scenarios the privacy shield would be most effective. In a darkened airplane, with an overhead light on for illumination? In a fairly bright room such as this? In a dimmer room, the shield seemed more effective… but should you be forced to adjust your working conditions to compensate? Finally, as I noted in my other article, I did notice a faint bit of speckling on the display, like a faint dusty haze inside the display glass. I suspect that’s due to the construction of the privacy glass itself; perhaps some of the pixels are offset slightly? In any event, viewed straight on, a white Web page had a slightly dusty appearance to my eyes. It’s not bothersome or even particularly distracting, but it was noticeable and detracted from the experience. From an I/O perspective, it’s fairly straightforward: a pair of Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C ports adorn the left side, connecting to three 4K, 60Hz displays with the appropriate dock. (That means that a user who mouses with their left hand will be competing for space with the display cables.) There’s also a USB-A port and a headphone jack. Mark Hachman / Foundry On the right-hand side, the Surface Connect port, which vanished from the smaller Surface Laptop and new Surface Pro, still remains. This means that you can charge the device either with pretty much any off-the-shelf USB-C charger or the accompanying tiny little 60-watt Surface charger in the box. All in all, the design of the Surface Laptop 8 for Business feels sturdy and well-constructed. It’s worth pointing out, however, that the external cooling design remains completely unchanged from prior generations, with air moving out through grillwork mounted in the hinge. Even on the laptop’s default setting (“Best Power Efficiency”), I didn’t have to do much for the fan to cycle on. Under load, however, the fan noise was unobtrusive. Mark Hachman / Foundry Put simply, I don’t like it. On paper, there’s nothing wrong with it. The HDR display boasts Dolby Vision IQ support with adaptive color and contrast up to 1300:1. Microsoft supplies two display modes, sRGB and Vivid. The company claims it can output up to 600 nits. I recorded 491 nits of luminance, total, though that dropped to 163 nits with the privacy shield on. The color gamut is quite good, and remained the same with the privacy screen on and off. Mark Hachman / Foundry The Surface Laptop 8 does offer a touch display, but only for your finger. Pen input is not supported. The display doesn’t fully recline, anyway, which would make using a pen challenging. What I do admire about the display is an underappreciated feature: its variable refresh rate ranges from 120Hz down to 24 Hz. That’s terrific. The 120Hz display increases the refresh rate when you’re actively using it, giving any mousing or gameplay a higher refresh rate, resulting in smoother motion. When you’re staring at a static screen (or off into space) the refresh rate drops to 24Hz, less than the traditional 60Hz. That reduces power without you really noticing, saving battery life. Visually, however, there’s something missing. The display just looks a bit dingy, and there’s some faint speckling caused by the privacy screen that makes it appear to be a lower resolution than it actually is. I can’t really capture it with a camera. Perhaps I’ve been spoiled by the new wave of OLED displays, but for me this display falls short. Microsoft Surface devices were one of the first to distinguish themselves with their audio quality and nothing’s changed here. The included Omnisonic speakers are backed by Dolby Atmos and offer more volume than you’ll need to fill a quiet room. The audio did sound a bit flatter than I recall, but there’s no need for earbuds with this laptop. The audio quality sounds quite good up and down the range. A pair of “Studio” mics boast a feature called “voice focus,” which works with certain undisclosed applications that “use certain Windows audio processing modes.” This means the algorithm will focus on your voice rather than on a background call. I used my standard tests, recording my voice using the Windows Sound Recorder app while playing background music and then white noise. Both background noises remained somewhat audible, unlike theexcellent noise filtering available on most Asus laptops. It did a much better job at filtering out the white noise, but seemed to become confused on whether to preserve or cancel out the vocalist on the music I played in the background. Again, the keyboard is one aspect of the Surface experience that was exemplary when it first debuted, but others have caught up to over time. Still, I have no complaints. I wouldn’t say it’s markedly better or worse than other laptop keyboards I enjoy using. Mark Hachman / Foundry The Surface Laptop includes the haptic touchpads which it began adding a few years back, making them clickable top to bottom. This is simply a superior choice versus the traditional touchpad, and Microsoft is also working to provide subtle haptic feedback when pushing the mouse cursor over certain screen elements, such as the “X” to close a window. It’s subtle, but a nice little detail. The touchpad can be controlled via the Surface application, which was absent from my review unit. (It’s downloadable from the Microsoft Store.) That app allows you to select which portion of the Surface touchpad is set up for right- and left-clicking. The Surface Laptop 8 for Business includes a 1080p “Studio Camera,” which supports the Windows Studio Effects of background blur, framing, eye contact, and more. It also includes face authentication, a key portion of the Windows Hello technology. I never had a problem with Hello during the review period. Mark Hachman / Foundry Since this is a “business” camera, I want a webcam that makes me look at least somewhat professional in various lighting. And in the bright, LED lighting of an office, most work well. Here, I tested the webcam both in the bright lights of our office as well as in more natural lighting inside my home. I wasn’t particularly impressed with either, honestly. In natural lighting (the sky was overcast that day), the webcam performed fairly well, though the image was grainier than I would expect. In the office, though, the Surface Laptop 8 looked somewhat blah. Mark Hachman / Foundry For now, Intel’s Core Ultra 300 (Panther Lake)’s processor represents one of the best premium laptop processors that you can buy during 2026, though we have yet to test the recently launched AMD Ryzen AI 400 processor inside a test laptop. PCWorld has already written a number of stories testing the Intel Core Ultra 300 (Panther Lake) chips: at CES 2026,I tested Panther Lake and its Xe3 graphics core against several processors, with a followupexamining Panther Lake and its effect on battery life. Those platforms, however, tested thicker, more robust productivity laptops with superior cooling solutions like theAsus ZenBook Duo. When laptops operate under prolonged load, they can throttle or slow themselves down to prevent dangerous overheating. In the case of the Surface Laptop 8, it’s something to look out for. The Cinebench 2024 CPU benchmark includes a “thermal throttling” test, where the benchmark is run for a period of ten minutes, over and over. In his scenario, diminished performance is evidence of thermal throttling. You can compare a single run versus the prolonged test to see if this occurs. In this case, CPU performance fell from 773 to 689 in one comparison. The 3DMark graphics test also allows a user to run a prolonged test — in this case, twenty benchmark loops — and it will track its performance over the course of the run. Here, the difference was profound. The benchmark scored highest in its first run, then dropped to about half the performance on subsequent runs and remained there throughout the remainder of the test. What does this tell us? In some sense, performance numbers are deceptive. The Surface Laptop 8 works best in short bursts, at least where gaming is concerned, but it can’t handle prolonged sessions. On the other hand, the cooling seems more sufficient for CPU-intensive tasks, which can include the operating system, compressing and decompressing files, and general-purpose applications without a lot of visual elements. Note that, though we’re not testing the Laptop’s NPU capabilities, its 50 TOPS qualify it as a Copilot+ PC. I compared the $3,299 Surface Laptop 8 with several 14-inch laptops of a recent vintage: the$1,699 Acer Swift X 14 AIand the related$1,499 Acer Swift Edge 14 AI. To that I added a pair of Panther Lake laptops, the$2,259 Dell XPS 14and the$1,299 MSI Prestige Flip 14 AI+. Finally, I added two Snapdragon laptops, the$1,999 Surface Laptop 7 (2024)with its first-generation Snapdragon X1 Elite chip inside, and the$1,849 Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x Gen 11, which has a second-generation Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme chip. Mark Hachman / Foundry The PCMark 10 test runs the gamut from video calls through Web browsing, CAD, and some light gaming, and it remains relevant due to the variety of applications that it tests. The Surface Laptop benefits a bit from its strong embedded GPU engine, though these are primarily CPU-centric tests. For other tests that can’t be measured using PCMark, we use Cinebench 2024 instead. (Though there is a 2026 revision, we continue to use Cinebench 2024 for compatibility’s sake.) Again, Panther Lake is a powerful CPU, capable of strong performance in brief bursts. Mark Hachman / Foundry That prolonged Cinebench stress test, however, warns that you should expect lower CPU performance over prolonged periods. Handbrake was originally the test that we used to assess how well the laptop and its processor held up over a prolonged period of time. The app itself is useful, though somewhat archaic. It simply transcodes a video file into a format used for storing on a tablet. With the prevalence of streaming apps, that transcoding now tends to happen behind the scenes. Still, it’s an effective measure of sustained CPU performance. Mark Hachman / Foundry Our traditional measure of 3D performance is 3DMark’s Time Spy benchmark, which measures 3D performance in a way that simulates a 3D game. Again, I’d expect the Surface Laptop to perform quite well here and it does. However, I noticed some excessive variation on the scores this laptop reported. From a cold start, the benchmark scores climbed to a high of 7,063. At its lowest, the score dropped to 4,601. For each run, I let the laptop cool for a standard ten minutes. With this laptop, however, the results show a distinct difference between running the benchmark at the beginning of the day versus giving it a chance to cool for ten minutes after running a series of other benchmarks. This is unusual behavior and a mark against it. I’d like to think that a quality laptop will deliver consistent performance. Mark Hachman / Foundry Given that the Surface Laptop 8 is a productivity machine, I didn’t test it extensively in terms of gaming. However, Intel’s XeSS upscaling and frame generation make an enormous difference. Cyberpunk: 2077, tested at 1920×1080 Low, generated an average frame rate of 50 frames per second using just the game’s rendering engine, which is close to playable. But with the additional features turned on, frame rates jumped 133 frames per second, which is more than playable. Keep in mind that the benchmark runs for about a minute, so I’d expect frame rates to drop while playing for a sustained amount of time. I look for exceptional performance in a productivity laptop, but battery life is equally important. Some of the early Panther Lake laptops I reviewed included massive 99Wh batteries, the maximum allowable on a U.S aircraft. To keep the weight low, Microsoft shipped the device with a 52Wh battery. That obviously had an effect on battery life, though not a dramatic one. I’m perfectly fine with shaving off a bit of weight for 17.3 hours of battery life, even if it will be a little less while doing productive work. Mark Hachman / Foundry Shave $1,000 or so off of the price tag and I think that I could justify the price of the current Surface Laptop 8 for Business. As it is, this laptop is simply far too expensive to recommend, even to those on a business budget. It’s worth noting that the laptops we’re comparing the Surface Laptop shipped recently, so they too are subject to the inflationary costs of memory and storage that are in play here. Otherwise, does the Surface Laptop offer anything compelling? Besides the privacy screen, not really. In terms of performance and battery life, I can find laptops that exceed those for much less. In fact, this generation of Surface Laptops seems confused. Consumers would probably prefer a moderately powerful GPU for gaming, while business travelers may prefer strong CPU performance. We’ll probably see that in the upcoming Surface Laptop for consumers, likely running on a Qualcomm Snapdragon X2 Elite chip. Battery life should be roughly the same. But consider this:Dell is launching a Dell XPS 13with a 13.4-inch OLED screen for as little as $699. I feel like I’ve spent enough words on this laptop. It’s overpriced. Don’t buy it. Mark has written for PCWorld for the last decade, with 30 years of experience covering technology. He has authored over 3,500 articles for PCWorld alone, covering PC microprocessors, peripherals, and Microsoft Windows, among other topics. Mark has written for publications including PC Magazine, Byte, eWEEK, Popular Science and Electronic Buyers' News, where he shared a Jesse H. Neal Award for breaking news. He recently handed over a collection of several dozen Thunderbolt docks and USB-C hubs because his office simply has no more room.

Tra mostaccioli e lievitati contemporanei, la guida di Dissapore alle migliori pasticcerie di Cagliari e Oristano, provincia compresa. L’artigianalità come faro, abbiamo consumato le suole alla ricerca delle migliori pasticcerie dell’Oristanese e del Cagliariano. Come è nostro solito, non abbiamo privilegiato i lievitati contemporanei anziché la tradizione locale: sono sullo stesso piano, purché la proposta sia valida e le ricette frutto dei pasticceri e delle pasticcere del territorio censito. Ne è uscita una selezione eterogenea, che racconta questo angolo di Sardegna attraverso una proposta sfaccettata, dove tradizione e contemporaneità si fondono, tracciando talvolta percorsi inediti. Banconi che propongono seadas e pardulas, e altri dove la proposta è incentrata sulla viennoiserie contemporanea. Un mosaico di stili e proposte che tratteggia una scena gastronomica vivace soprattutto nel Cagliaritano, indiscusso polo gastronomico dell’Isola. Ed emerge, altresì, una tradizione tutta locale legata alla colazione, al rito che accompagna la mattina in maniera trasversale, tra dolcetti tipici, pizzette sfogliate cagliaritane e pasticceria francese virtuosamente eseguita. La nostra guida alle migliori pasticcerie di Cagliari e Oristano è parte di un progetto itinerante che attraversa l’Italia, ed è resa possibile da Molino Dallagiovanna, sponsor di Dissapore. L’Operà di Simone, Oristano Simone Spanu si approccia alla pasticceria da giovanissimo, iniziando a lavorare “a bottega” a diciotto anni, presso una pasticceria dell’Osistanese. Seguiranno l’apprendistato e i primi corsi di formazione fuori regione (Cast Alimenti e l’Arte Dolce di Rimini ,solo per citarne alcuni). Il 2012 è l’anno della svolta, con l’apertura della sua prima pasticceria a Cabras dove rimarrà fino al 2020, per poi spostarsi ad Oristano. L’attuale punto vendita, aperto nel 2025, affaccia su una delle vie più vivaci del centro cittadino. L’Operà di Simone è un locale moderno, caratterizzato da una proposta che da ampio spazio agli sfogliati e lievitati da colazione che guardano al buono e bello dello Stivale con numerose incursioni d’Oltralpe: pain au chocolat e croissant ariosi danno bella mostra di sé in vetrina assiema all’ottima la veneziana e l’iconica pizzetta sfogliata, trasformando la colazione in un rito lento per i numerosi avventori che animano il locale soprattutto durante il fine settimana. Ditrizio, Cagliari Situata a pochi passi dal porto di Cagliari, la Pasticceria Ditrizio rappresenta l’incontro felice tra la grande scuola tecnica internazionale e l’anima verace della tradizione italiana. Fondata nel giugno 2020 dal pastry chef pugliese Piero Ditrizio e dalla compagna Valentina Fais, questa insegna ha rapidamente trasformato il rito della colazione cittadina. Piero, figlio d’arte con un curriculum d’eccellenza costruito tra la Francia, Londra e Singapore, propone una visione contemporanea che riduce zuccheri e calorie, puntando tutto su materia prima e tecniche di lievitazione naturale. L’offerta a banco e ampia: viennoiserie ma anche classici regionali come i pasticciotti leccesi, i cannoli siciliani e le fragranti veneziane, senza dimenticare l’omaggio locale della pizzetta sfoglia cagliaritana, qui nobilitata dall’uso del burro al posto dello strutto. Il protagonista indiscusso è però il maritozzo, una soffice nuvola che richiede tre giorni di lavorazione, diventata ormai un’icona urbana farcita con panna freschissima o varianti al pistacchio e tiramisù. L’inaugurazione a novembre 2024 del Ditrizio Lab in Via Bacaredda ha segnato un altro tassello importante per il pastry chef pugliese, il segno tangibile di come la città abbia saputo riconoscere e premiare uno dei progetti tra i più validi in città. Pasticceria Piemontese, Cagliari Nel vivace quartiere di San Benedetto, la Pasticceria Piemontese rappresenta dal 1974 un baluardo dell’alta arte dolciaria, frutto del legame storico tra la tradizione torinese e l’Isola. Fondata da Giuseppe Aresu, l’insegna è oggi guidata dal figlio Gianluca, maître chocolatier di fama internazionale che ha saputo trasformare il laboratorio di via Lai in una mecca del gusto tra le più apprezzate in città. La filosofia del locale mette al centro gli ingredienti, su tutti cacao e cioccolato, selezionati da Madagascar, Ecuador e Perù per dare vita a creazioni che uniscono rigore tecnico e creatività. La proposta gastronomica spazia dalla viennoiserie d’autore alle torte moderne, ma trova il suo apice proprio nelle lavorazioni del cioccolato, dove l’estro di Aresu si manifesta in sculture monumentali e proposte innovative come la “Gustazza”, un originale connubio tra uovo pasquale e farciture cremose al pistacchio o gianduia. Un indirizzo imprescindibile per chi cerca una proposta contemporanea nel cuore della città. Matrice, Cagliari Nel cuore pulsante di Cagliari, in piazza Yenne, Matrice ridefinisce il concetto di dolcezza attraverso il manifesto della pasticceria agricola. Il progetto di Gabriele Giambastiani, pastry chef di origine lucchese con un solido passato nell’hôtellerie, abbatte ogni barriera fisica tra artigiano e cliente con un laboratorio completamente a vista che trasforma la produzione in un rito collettivo. Qui la materia prima non è solo ingrediente, ma il fulcro di un pensiero che mette al centro la filiera corta e il legame con chi coltiva la terra: dalle farine Monococco di Orosei allo zafferano DOP di San Gavino, fino al miele della Gallura e alla rara pompia di Siniscola. L’offerta gastronomica è contemporanea: tecnica francese, ispirazione scandinava e radici toscane del titolare dialogano in un menù ampio. Accanto a viennoiserie d’autore come il croissant al caramello, trovano spazio specialità come il budino di riso e la pesca di Prato, senza dimenticare la pizzetta sfoglia cagliaritana, omaggio alla tradizione locale, parte di un menù ampio e goloso anche sul salato. Completano l’offerta una carta bevande ampia e interessante. In questo ambiente dove convivono pietra del Sinis e legni di recupero, Matrice si afferma come un’officina del buono tra le più interessanti e contemporanee della città Cagliaritana. Les Negres, Cagliari Chez les nègres rappresenta dal 1964 una delle insegne più storiche e identitarie della città. La pasticceria nasce dal talento e dal coraggio di Mario Miceli, arrivato in Sardegna dalla Tunisia con la sua famiglia, portando con sé un bagaglio culturale che ha contribuito a trasformare l’offerta dolciaria locale. Il nome, che recentemente ha suscitato accesi dibattiti, fu scelto dai fondatori non con intenti discriminatori, ma come un paradosso identitario per rivendicare con orgoglio le proprie radici e la propria condizione di immigrati. Sotto la guida dell’attuale titolare Salvatore Armetta, nipote del fondatore, il locale continua a essere una fucina del gusto dove la pasticceria francese incontra la tradizione italiana e le influenze nordafricane. L’offerta gastronomica si distingue per la cura delle torte decorate e per la straordinaria morbidezza delle creme, realizzate seguendo le ricette originali tramandate da nonno Mario. Il menu non è ampissimo, qui si viene per prendere un cabaret di paste freschissime su ordinazione, o fare una frugale colazione con la “bomba” -tra le migliori assaggiate in città- tra i lievitati da colazione (o da dopo-serata) più amati a Cagliari. Una pasta fritta, che qui propongono anche al forno, farcita al momento con crema pasticcera. Pbread Natural Bakery, Cagliari Affacciata sul molo Ichnusa a Cagliari, Pbread Natural Bakery Boutique rappresenta la riuscita metamorfosi di Stefano Pibi, ex manager che ha scelto di dedicare la propria vita alla panificazione. In questo palazzo storico dall’anima urbana, il lievito madre è il protagonista di una proposta gastronomica che accompagna l’avventore dalla colazione all’aperitivo serale. La produzione di pane è monumentale, sono tantissime infatti le varianti che ruotano seguendo un calendario settimanale meticoloso: dai panificati con farine di grani antichi, fino a tipicità territoriali come il pane di Villaurbana o il Triticale sardo. L’offerta cambia pelle con il passare delle ore, partendo proprio dalla viennoiserie mattutina e dagli sfogliati d’autore, caratterizzati da strutture alveolate e da un morso golosamente tenace-ne è espressione l’ottimo pain au chocolat- che diventa elemento caratterizzante, la firma del panettiere. Completa l’offerta una cantina curata con estrema sensibilità, circa quattrocento etichette che guardano al buono dello Stivale con numerose incursioni d’Oltralpe. Pasticceria Marie, Quartu Sant’Elena e Cagliari Marie Champeyrol ha portato un po’ di Francia in Sardegna. Dall’apertura del primo punto vendita del 2015, Pasticceria Marie ha saputo ritagliarsi uno spazio nella scena gastronomica locale grazie alla levatura delle proposte a banco. Con due punti vendita, il laboratorio-pasticceria in via Mascagni a Quartu e il bar pasticceria in via Campania a Cagliari, questa realtà è riuscita a diventare rapidamente un punto di riferimento per la colazione, attirando residenti e turisti grazie a un ambiente ospitale e ad una proposta ampia e golosa. La burrosità -qui si usa solo burro francese- e fragranza dei lievitati e sfogliati da colazione sono il biglietto da visita del locale, su tutti il croissant “au beurre”, ormai un signature che ha reso questa realtà tra le tappe immancabili per chi cerca un’autentica atmosfera da boulangerie in Sardegna. La Speciale, Cagliari Molte delle insegne menzionate in questa selezione sono la rappresentazione di una storia di famiglia, quella de La Speciale nasce sul finire degli anni ’60 per volere dei fratelli Carlo e Giuseppe Pucci. Il locale di via Pasquale Curgia ha costruito un’identità ancorata alla tradizione Cagliaritana e non solo. Lievitati e sfogliati da colazione, monoporzioni e mignon classici e torte da ricorrenza costruiscono un’offerta ampia, che guarda principalmente alla tradizione locale e al buono dello Stivale: cannoli ripieni e sfogliatelle ricce, l’immancabile pizza sfogliata cagliaritana, ma anche alcune proposte esterofile ormai parte del rito nostrano della colazione. Merita una menzione speciale la brioches alla crema, un lievitato soffice e dalla texture impalpabile, farcito in superfice con crema pasticcera: un morso goloso e avvolgente tra i più apprezzati dalla clientela che da anni premia questa realtà del Cagliaritano. Sorelle Piccioni- Quartu Sant’Elena Non una bottega ma un vero tempio della tradizione dolciaria sarda. A Quartu Sant’Elena, le sorelle Nuccia e Mariolina Piccioni sono ormai considerate un monumento alla memoria e al gesto. Dal 1970 questo laboratorio rappresenta l’eredità vivente di mamma Gesuina, dove ogni preparazione artigianale è considerata una sorta di preghiera. La maestria delle sorelle, oggi ultranovantenni, si manifesta nel rifiuto categorico di alterare i processi produttivi storici in favore della modernità, preservando un’identità gastronomica pura e territoriale oggi tramandata alle nipoti, tra le pochissime rimaste sull’Isola, legata esclusivamente alle ricette della propria città. L’intera offerta è un viaggio a tratti nostalgico in una pasticceria d’antan: gueffus avvolti in carte colorate, pardulas e pabassinas che profumano di sapa e tradizioni antiche, ogni creazione riflette una cura meticolosa, evidente nella scenografica vetrina-gioiello allestita annualmente in occasione della festa di Sant’Elena. L’esperienza trova il suo apice nei celebri mostaccioli, capolavori di pazienza che richiedono tredici giorni di lievitazione e mandorle rigorosamente macinate a mano per due volte, arricchite dalle note calde di cannella, vanillina, acquavite e cognac. Preparazioni dove concetti come gesto, tempo e dedizione sono la cifra di un luogo che trasuda storia. La pasticceria delle sorelle Piccioni è un presidio di memoria collettiva dove il tempo sembra essersi fermato per preservare i sapori più autentici del Campidano.

Si tienes un Apple TV o estáspensando en comprarte uno, tarde o temprano te vas a preguntar cómoreproducir tus propios archivos locales(películas, series o vídeos caseros) sin depender siempre de Netflix, Disney+ o Apple TV+. Aunque tvOS está muy enfocado al streaming, hay muchas formas de llevar tu contenido al salón y disfrutarlo con buena calidad, sin complicarte demasiado. A lo largo de esta guía vas a ver cómogestionar y reproducir archivos locales en Apple TV y Apple TV+usando la app Apple TV del Mac, apps de terceros como VLC, Infuse o Plex, y también qué limitaciones tiene tvOS respecto a la gestión de archivos. Además, veremos algunos ajustes clave de Apple TV 4K para mejorar la experiencia (vídeo, audio, mando, pantalla de inicio…) y resolver dudas habituales como el uso del almacenamiento interno de 128 GB. La forma más integrada de llevar tus archivos al Apple TV es usar laapp Apple TV en tu Mac como biblioteca multimedia, importando ahí tus películas y series locales para luego acceder a ellas desde el salón mediante la propia app o mediante Compartir en casa. Cuando tienes archivos de vídeo en tu ordenador (por ejemplo, en Descargas o en una carpeta externa), puedesimportarlos directamente en la app Apple TVpara que pasen a formar parte de tu biblioteca. Al hacerlo, el Mac gestiona esos ficheros y los trata casi como si fueran compras del propio ecosistema de Apple. Por defecto, la app TV realiza una copia de cada archivo que importas y la guarda en lacarpeta Películas/TV de tu carpeta de iniciodel usuario, manteniendo el archivo original en su ubicación actual. Es decir, no mueve el fichero, sino que lo duplica en la carpeta de contenido de TV para tenerlo todo centralizado y ordenado. Es importante tener presente queno todas las funciones de la app TV ni todos los contenidosestán disponibles en todos los países o regiones. Algunas secciones, servicios o fichas enriquecidas pueden variar en función del mercado, así que puede que no veas exactamente lo mismo que otra persona en otro país. Dentro de la app Apple TV del Mac, también cuentas con un panel específico de ajustes de archivo. Desde el menú TV > Ajustes > Archivos puedesconfigurar la carpeta de contenido y el comportamiento de importación. Ahí ajustas cómo se organizan los vídeos, si quieres que la app copie siempre los archivos a la carpeta de TV o si prefieres gestionarlos tú mismo en ubicaciones externas o en discos adicionales. Una de las ventajas de tener todo tu contenido local dentro de la app Apple TV del Mac es que puedescrear listas de reproducción (playlists) personalizadascon tus archivos, combinando películas, capítulos de series o vídeos caseros, y reproducirlos en el orden que te dé la gana. Para preparar una compilación desde tu Mac, abre laapp Apple TV y entra en el menú Archivo > Nuevo > Playlist. La aplicación mostrará entonces una nueva playlist vacía en la zona de biblioteca, lista para que le des nombre y empieces a llenarla con tus vídeos. Cuando aparezca la playlist vacía, escribe un nombre que te sea fácil de reconocer (por ejemplo,“Maratón de películas” o “Series pendientes”) y pulsa la tecla Retorno. En ese momento ya tendrás la lista creada y visible en la barra lateral de la biblioteca. Para añadir elementos a esa lista, primero debes situarte en algunacategoría de Biblioteca en la barra lateral, como Películas, Programas de TV, etc. Una vez ahí, tienes varias maneras de incluir vídeos en la playlist sin perderte: Gracias a estas listas, es muy fácilorganizar sesiones de cine en casa con tus propios archivos, por ejemplo encadenar varios capítulos sin tener que ir seleccionando uno por uno desde el sofá, o dejar montado un pase de vídeos familiares para verlos del tirón en el Apple TV. Aunque el Apple TV 4K es un dispositivo muy potente, tvOS estádiseñado principalmente para consumo de contenidos y juegos, no como un gestor de archivos tradicional. Esto implica varias limitaciones que condicionan cómo se pueden usar archivos locales en este dispositivo. En primer lugar,tvOS no ofrece ningún sistema de archivos accesible para el usuariocomo tal. No puedes navegar por carpetas internas ni explorar el almacenamiento “como en un ordenador”. Cada app gestiona su propio espacio de datos de forma aislada. Además, aunque haya modelos de Apple TV 4K con puerto USB-C, el sistema no permiteexplorar directamente unidades USBcomo discos duros externos o pendrives para reproducir contenido desde ahí. El puerto se usa para otras tareas (depuración, restauración, etc.), pero no como un explorador USB convencional. A esto se suma que tvOS no incluyeningún explorador de archivos de red nativo. Si quieres acceder a un servidor SMB, FTP o a una carpeta compartida en tu red local, necesitarás una aplicación de terceros específicamente preparada para ello, como Plex, Infuse o VLC, ya que el sistema por sí solo no lo hace. Por otro lado, Apple no permite navegadores web en tvOS. No hay Safari y tampoco haybrowsers de terceros en la App Store del Apple TV. Esto significa que cualquier solución que dependa de abrir una dirección en un navegador para explorar archivos (como ciertos servidores HTTP locales) será directamente inviable en esta plataforma. El enfoque que plantea Apple para el Apple TV se basa en quelos contenidos llegan a través de apps de streaming(Apple TV+, Netflix, Disney+, etc.), mediante AirPlay desde dispositivos Apple o a través de apps multimedia que gestionan sus propias bibliotecas y sus protocolos de red. Un ejemplo claro de estas limitaciones es AnExplorer, una app de gestión de archivos muy popular en Android.AnExplorer no es compatible con Apple TVni existe una versión específica para tvOS, y no es un simple olvido: hay restricciones técnicas de la plataforma que lo impiden. Una de las funciones estrella de AnExplorer es Device Connect, unservidor de archivos accesible desde el navegadorque se lanza en un móvil Android y permite explorar sus archivos desde cualquier dispositivo en la red usando un navegador moderno. En teoría sería ideal para ver archivos del teléfono en la tele… pero en tvOS no hay navegador. Como tvOS carece por completo de Safari y de cualquier tipo denavegador autorizado por Apple, el Apple TV no tiene forma de abrir esa dirección web local que expone AnExplorer. Sin browser, la conexión vía Device Connect queda totalmente fuera de juego en este entorno. Resumiendo, la arquitectura de tvOS marca unas restricciones muy claras:sin acceso general al sistema de archivos, sin exploración USB, sin explorador de red integrado y sin navegadores, una app como AnExplorer no puede replicar en Apple TV lo que hace en Android TV o Google TV. Si tu prioridad absoluta es disponer de unexplorador de archivos completo en la tele, con soporte para tarjetas SD, USB OTG, exploración de carpetas de red y servidor web tipo Device Connect, la opción más adecuada a día de hoy es un dispositivo Android TV o Google TV, donde AnExplorer y apps similares sí pueden funcionar como nativas. Aunque tvOS no sea un explorador de archivos al uso, sí existensoluciones muy sólidas para reproducir archivos locales(almacenados en PC, NAS, discos externos conectados a otros dispositivos, etc.) utilizando el Apple TV 4K como reproductor principal. Una de las opciones más potentes es Infuse. Esta app para Apple TV puedeconectarse a servidores SMB, FTP, WebDAV o a un NAS, y también a bibliotecas de Plex u otros servicios, para reproducir prácticamente cualquier formato de vídeo con una interfaz muy cuidada. Es una de las recomendaciones habituales en foros y comunidades de usuarios de Apple TV. Otra alternativa muy popular es Plex. En este caso,instalas Plex Media Server en tu PC, Mac, NAS o incluso en algunos dispositivos Android, y luego utilizas la app de Plex en el Apple TV para acceder a todo tu catálogo local con carátulas, sinopsis y organización avanzada. Para bibliotecas grandes suele ser una solución muy cómoda. VLC para Apple TV también juega un papel importante. Esta app es capaz deconectarse a rutas de red, servidores DLNA/UPnP y servicios de compartición de archivospara reproducir vídeos sin necesidad de transcodificar en muchos casos. Además, ofrece diversas formas de mandar archivos desde el ordenador a la app. Si tus archivos están en un iPhone, iPad o Mac, siempre te queda la opción de usarAirPlay. Basta con reproducir el vídeo en el dispositivo y duplicar la pantalla o enviar directamente el contenido al Apple TV para verlo en la tele. No es tan elegante como una biblioteca estructurada, pero para casos puntuales funciona muy bien. En resumen, aunque no exista un “Explorador de archivos” nativo para tvOS, conInfuse, Plex, VLC y AirPlaypuedes cubrir prácticamente todos los escenarios de reproducción de archivos locales desde redes domésticas, ordenadores, NAS o móviles. Muchas personas se preguntan si Apple TV tiene algunaapp nativa de archivos o un método directopara abrir un vídeo local sin tirar de Infuse o Plex. En hilos de foros y subreddits se repite bastante esta duda, sobre todo entre quienes están valorando comprar el modelo de 128 GB. La realidad es que el Apple TV no incluye unaaplicación de archivos generalistaal estilo de la app Archivos de iOS o Finder en macOS. tvOS no permite navegar libremente por el almacenamiento interno ni gestionar carpetas arbitrarias; siempre dependes de que una app gestione sus propios datos. Cuando alguien plantea si se puede “compartir un archivo a través de VLC y verlo en la app”, lo que realmente se hace esusar VLC para Apple TV como clienteque accede a un servidor en la red local (PC, NAS, etc.) o recibe el archivo subido desde el ordenador. No hay un sistema centralizado de archivos al que toda app pueda ir libremente. En la práctica, si quieres ver un archivo local en tu Apple TV, casi siempre acabarás pasando poraplicaciones como Infuse, Plex o VLC, o por AirPlay desde un dispositivo Apple. No es que sea imposible ver archivos locales, sino que el diseño de tvOS obliga a hacerlo mediante estas capas de software. Antes de comprar el modelo de 128 GB pensando en usarlo como “disco duro multimedia”, conviene entender que el almacenamiento interno estáorientado al sistema, a apps y sus datos, y no a que tú arrastres y sueltes manualmente películas como en un reproductor con unidad interna tradicional. Una duda muy concreta que surge a menudo es qué pasa cuandoenvías un archivo de gran tamaño a VLC en Apple TVusando la red local. Hay usuarios que comentan haber reproducido sin problema vídeos de 12 GB, pero se plantean qué ocurrirá si suben archivos de 50 GB, sobre todo en el modelo de 128 GB. Cuando utilizas VLC y su función de acceso vía red (por ejemplo a través de un navegador en el ordenador o un método de subida propio),la app puede almacenar temporalmente esos archivos en su espacio de datosdentro del Apple TV. Ese espacio forma parte del almacenamiento interno del dispositivo. Es decir, si subes un archivo de 50 GB directamente a VLC para que quede guardado en el Apple TV, ese vídeo va aocupar parte de los 128 GB totalesdel dispositivo, igual que lo haría en un móvil o una tablet. tvOS gestiona ese almacenamiento automáticamente, pero el fichero está realmente residente ahí mientras la app no lo borre o el sistema lo limpie. La alternativa es usar VLC como merocliente de red en streaming, conectándose a una ruta SMB, NFS o DLNA en tu PC o NAS y reproduciendo el archivo sin almacenarlo de forma permanente en el Apple TV. En ese escenario, lo que manda es el ancho de banda de tu red local, no el espacio de almacenamiento interno. Por tanto, si tu idea es no llenar el Apple TV con vídeos gigantes, es mejormontar los archivos en un servidor de red(PC encendido, NAS, disco en router) y que VLC o apps similares los reproduzcan desde allí. Reservar el almacenamiento interno para apps, datos de juegos y cachés suele ser una estrategia más equilibrada. Volviendo a la app Apple TV del Mac, conviene tomarse un momento paraconfigurar bien la carpeta de contenidoy los ajustes relacionados con los archivos, sobre todo si tienes una colección local grande y no quieres llenar el disco interno del ordenador. Para acceder a estos ajustes, en el Mac debes abrir la app TV y seleccionarTV > Ajustes > Archivos. Desde esta sección, puedes indicar dónde se almacenarán los vídeos que importa la app, si se deben copiar siempre los archivos a la carpeta designada o si prefieres que la app los referencie desde sus ubicaciones originales. Si tienes un disco externo grande, puedes configurar esa unidad comodirectorio de contenido principal, de modo que la carpeta de Películas/TV se sitúe ahí y no en el SSD interno del Mac. Eso te ayuda a manejar bibliotecas voluminosas sin comprometer el almacenamiento del sistema. Estos ajustes son especialmente útiles cuando combinas la app Apple TV del Mac conCompartir en casa, ya que el Apple TV del salón verá el contenido que haya en esa biblioteca. Mantener todo bien organizado y en una unidad con espacio suficiente evitará cortes y problemas de gestión. De nuevo, hay que tener presente queciertas funciones avanzadas pueden variar por región. La base de gestión de archivos se mantiene, pero algunos servicios adicionales ligados a la app TV no están disponibles en todos los países. Más allá de cómo llegar a tus archivos locales, resulta clave exprimir losajustes de tvOS para adaptar el Apple TV a tu forma de usarlo. Hay varios parámetros que conviene revisar nada más instalarlo, especialmente si vas a pasar muchas horas viendo contenido propio o en streaming. Un primer punto es el comportamiento delmando Siri Remote. Desde Ajustes > Mando a distancia y dispositivos puedes ajustar la velocidad y sensibilidad de la superficie táctil, e incluso desactivarla si te resulta demasiado nerviosa. Merece la pena probar hasta dar con una configuración que te resulte cómoda. En esa misma sección se puede cambiar la función delbotón de TV del mando. Por defecto, al pulsarlo se abre la app Apple TV, que agrupa Apple TV+ y otros servicios compatibles. Si no sueles usar esa app como centro de todo, puedes reasignar el botón para que lleve directamente a la pantalla de inicio, desde donde ves todas tus aplicaciones de streaming. También encontrarás la opción de activar elcontrol de cine en casa. Con la opción de encender el televisor con el mando de Apple TV, podrás hacer que tanto la pantalla como el propio Apple TV se enciendan o apaguen a la vez, evitando tener que usar dos mandos distintos. En cuanto a servicios de streaming, la app TV es compatible conplataformas de terceros como Disney+, Paramount+, Max, Showtime y muchas otras. En algunos casos, puedes suscribirte directamente desde la app TV utilizando la facturación de Apple; en otros, solo enlazas tu cuenta existente. La ventaja de añadirlos a la app TV es disponer de una cola universal “Seguir viendo” con todo lo que has empezado a ver. En la sección Seguir viendo se van colocandolas series y películas que tienes a medias, ordenadas de más reciente a más antigua. Para quien combina contenidos locales con streaming, esta cola puede convertir la app TV en un auténtico centro de mando de tu salón. Para mejorar la calidad de imagen y sonido, entra en Ajustes > Vídeo y audio. En la parte inferior encontrarás una sección decalibración de balance de color y sincronización de audio inalámbrica. Basta con acercar tu iPhone al Apple TV 4K y seguir las instrucciones en pantalla. El ajuste de balance de color ayuda a quelos tonos de la imagen sean más fielesen función de tu televisor, mientras que la sincronización de audio inalámbrico minimiza la latencia cuando utilizas altavoces AirPlay o Bluetooth,como HomePod, algo muy útil si ves tus archivos locales con un equipo de sonido externo. La pantalla de inicio de tvOS también puede organizarse a tu gusto. Igual que en iOS, puedesmantener pulsado un icono de app para moverloy reorganizarlo como quieras, arrastrarlo encima de otra app para crear carpetas, y así dejar las apps que más usas (como Infuse, Plex o VLC) bien visibles. Si te cuesta ver qué aplicación está seleccionada, ve a Ajustes > Accesibilidad > Pantalla y cambia elEstilo de enfoque a alto contraste. Esto añade un borde blanco alrededor de la app destacada, facilitando mucho la navegación, sobre todo si usas el Apple TV en habitaciones muy iluminadas. Desde Ajustes > Usuarios y Cuentas > > iCloud, puedes activar lasincronización de la pantalla de inicio. Así, el diseño que montes en un Apple TV se replicará en el resto de dispositivos vinculados a tu cuenta, de modo que tengas la misma organización en todas tus teles. Si además de reproducir vídeos locales también usas el Apple TV para mostrarfotos y vídeos de iCloud, conviene que revises bien qué se está enseñando en pantalla, sobre todo si compartes casa con más gente. Desde Ajustes > Usuarios y Cuentas > > iCloud > Fotos, puedes decidir si la app Fotos en tvOSsincroniza toda tu fototeca de iCloud, solo los álbumes compartidos o directamente nada. Elegir una opción u otra te permite controlar mejor qué ve cualquier persona que encienda la tele. Ten en cuenta que la app Fotos del Apple TVno muestra el álbum ocultoaunque actives la fototeca completa. Esa colección permanece invisible en tvOS, lo cual es un plus de privacidad si tienes imágenes que no quieres que aparezcan en la tele bajo ningún concepto. En lo relativo a salvapantallas, tvOS ofrece varias opciones vistosas. Desde Ajustes > Salvapantallas puedes escoger entrevistas aéreas (Aerials), Recuerdos y presentaciones de diapositivas, Retratos o Snoopy. Cada una tiene su estilo, desde vídeos espectaculares del planeta hasta animaciones clásicas. Las vistas Aerial muestranvídeos capturados en todo el mundo e incluso desde el espacio, mientras que las opciones Recuerdos y presentaciones de diapositivas o Retratos tiran de tus propias fotos para crear pase de imágenes. La opción Snoopy ofrece animaciones personalizadas de personajes de dibujos animados icónicos. En esa misma sección puedes ajustar eltiempo de inactividad necesario para que salte el salvapantallasy otros parámetros visuales. Ajustándolo bien, evitarás que la pantalla se quede permanentemente en pausa con una imagen estática y, al mismo tiempo, no se activará demasiado pronto mientras haces algo. Cuando tienes un Apple TV conectado a una red doméstica compartida con más personas, es clave controlarquién puede enviar audio o vídeo mediante AirPlayal dispositivo, para evitar que te interrumpan o lancen contenido sin tu permiso. Dentro de Ajustes > AirPlay y HomeKit > Permitir acceso, puedes configurar sicualquier persona cercanapuede emitir contenido al televisor, si solo lo puede hacer gente en la misma red Wi‑Fi o si restringes el acceso a las personas que comparten tu casa en la app Casa. La opción “Todos” otorga un acceso muy abierto, y es recomendableañadir una contraseñasi eliges este modo, para que solo quien la conozca pueda mandar contenido. Si seleccionas “Cualquiera en la misma red”, será necesario estar conectado al mismo router para tener acceso mediante AirPlay. La configuración más segura es “Solo las personas que comparten esta casa”, ya quelimita el envío de contenido al grupo que tú mismo has añadido en la app Casade Apple. Es la mejor forma de evitar sorpresas si vives con compañeros de piso o en entornos donde mucha gente tiene iPhone. Cuando estás reproduciendo una película o serie en Apple TV o Apple TV+, puedes acceder ainformación adicional sobre lo que estás viendoy moverte rápidamente por tu contenido reciente, lo que aporta un plus de comodidad, también útil si combinas contenidos locales y de streaming. Durante la reproducción, al tocar la superficie del mando o la pantalla (en dispositivos compatibles) aparecen los controles. Desde ahí puedes acceder a distintas opciones, entre ellas una vista deinformación detallada del títuloque tienes en pantalla. Con la función “En escena” obtienesdatos en tiempo real sobre los actores, personajes y músicaque están apareciendo justo en ese momento en la pantalla, siempre que se trate de contenido disponible en Apple TV con esta característica activada y cuentes con suscripción a Apple TV+. Al tocar sobre un actor, se abre su página de información con su filmografía y otros trabajos relevantes. Si aparece información musical, puedestocar una canción para añadirla a una playlist de Apple Music, siempre que tengas suscripción activa a este servicio, lo que facilita muchísimo “cazar” temas que te gusten en series y pelis. Desde la misma interfaz puedes ir directamente a la sección“Seguir viendo”, donde se apilan los contenidos que tienes a medias. Con un solo toque saltas a esa cola y eliges qué retomar sin tener que volver a la pantalla de inicio ni buscar manualmente. En algunos países y con ciertos derechos disponibles, verás también un apartado deDeportes en vivo, desde el cual puedes consultar próximos eventos deportivos y emisiones en directo, y acceder a ellos rápidamente mientras navegas por otros contenidos. Todo este ecosistema de funciones orientadas al contenido funciona tanto conmaterial de Apple TV+como con muchas integraciones de terceros, y complementa muy bien el uso de archivos locales cuando combinas ambos mundos en el día a día. Al final, entender las limitaciones y puntos fuertes de tvOS te permite sacar mucho más partido al Apple TV: con la app Apple TV del Mac para organizar tu videoteca, con VLC, Infuse o Plex para enlazar tus archivos locales en red, con un buen ajuste de vídeo, audio y mando, y con un control fino de la privacidad, puedes convertir el Apple TV 4K en un centro multimedia muy serio, aunque por debajo no sea un gestor de archivos clásico como los que encuentras en otras plataformas.

Dovrebbe essere firmata entro la fine del mese la nuova concessione nel porto di Catania a Grimaldi Marangolo Terminal Catania, società facente capo al colosso armatoriale partenopeo. Presente da tempo nello scalo etneo, Grimaldi nei mesi scorsi aveva avviato una procedura per rinnovare ed espandere la propria concessione, in parallelo alla più generale riorganizzazione delle aree mercantili del porto decisa dall’Autorità di sistema portuale locale in occasione della redazione del nuovo Piano regolatore portuale. Già a fine ottobre l’istanza era stata accolta dal Comitato di gestione, ma la procedura è rimasta aperta e solo oggi l’avviso di esito è stato comunicato dall’Adsp alla Gazzetta europea. “Data la complessità del puzzle generale in cui si inseriva l’istanza di Grimaldi, c’è stato qualche rallentamento legato al rilascio delle autorizzazioni di altri operatori coinvolti nel ridisegno delle banchine. Ogni tassello è ora stato posizionato, sicché abbiamo proceduto con l’avviso, formalità burocratica utile a eventuali opposizioni che prelude alla firma vera e propria della concessione. Contiamo di arrivarvi entro la fine di giugno” ha commentato il presidente dell’Adsp Francesco Di Sarcina. Che, ormai in scadenza di mandato, pare destinato a non esser confermato dal Governo, nonostante l’apprezzamento per il lavoro svolto – in primis proprio il nuovo Prp catanese, oltre alla riorganizzazione di Augusta e all’ottenimento della sua individuazione da parte del Governo quale piattaforma per l’eolico offshore – espresso pubblicamente anche da esponenti di maggioranza quale, fra gli altri, Nicola D’Agostino, deputato regionale di Forza Italia. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

L a sabbia fine che non scotta neanche a mezzogiorno, l’acqua bassa dove i bambini si tuffano senza paura, il profumo di pini marittimi che arriva fino alla riva: Lignano Sabbiadoro nel 2026 è ancora una delle grandi classiche dell’estate italiana, ma con molte più sfumature rispetto all’immagine da sola località balneare. Tra spiagge organizzate, laguna silenziosa, parchi divertimento e piatti friulani da ricordare anche in pieno inverno, è una destinazione dove la giornata non finisce quando si chiude l’ombrellone, anzi: semplicemente cambia ritmo. Preferisci ascoltare il riassunto audio? Nell'articolo Il mare di Lignano: tre spiagge, tre modi diversi di vivere l’estate Lignano Sabbiadoro La lunga striscia di sabbia di Lignano Sabbiadoro non è tutta uguale. Le sue tre zone – Sabbiadoro, Pineta e Riviera – hanno caratteri molto diversi, utili per scegliere dove prenotare hotel e stabilimento. A Sabbiadoro, la parte orientale, la spiaggia è ampia, la sabbia dorata si allunga per centinaia di metri e il fondale scende morbido. Questo tratto è il più animato, con molti stabilimenti attrezzati, chioschi, aree gioco e sport in riva al mare. La Terrazza a Mare, struttura bianca che sporge sull’acqua come un ponte futuristico, è il punto di riferimento per un aperitivo con il vento salato sul viso o per una passeggiata dopo cena, quando le luci dei locali si riflettono sulla superficie dell’Adriatico. Spostandosi verso ovest, la scena cambia a Lignano Pineta. Qui la spiaggia incontra una pineta fitta, che porta in riva un odore resinoso e crea zone d’ombra naturale anche nelle ore più calde. Le strutture balneari sono spesso più raccolte, con lettini distanziati e aree tranquille. I sentieri sabbiosi che attraversano il bosco permettono di passare in pochi minuti dal fruscio delle onde al rumore ovattato degli aghi di pino sotto i sandali, perfetto per chi cerca un ritmo più lento senza rinunciare a servizi curati. Ancora più a ovest si trova Lignano Riviera, affacciata verso la foce del Tagliamento. Qui la spiaggia è ampia e ordinata, con stabilimenti che puntano su servizi più selezionati e una certa cura per i dettagli, dal design delle aree lounge ai ristorantini sul mare. La vicinanza del fiume apre scenari diversi: la luce cambia colore, l’orizzonte alterna mare e vegetazione fluviale, e non è raro vedere canoe e piccole barche che risalgono il corso d’acqua per esplorare l’ambiente lagunare. Lignano fa parte della costa del Friuli Venezia Giulia, e la qualità delle sue acque è oggetto di monitoraggi costanti da parte degli enti regionali, con controlli periodici che verificano la balneabilità. Nei vari tratti di litorale operano servizi di salvataggio organizzati, che contribuiscono a rendere la spiaggia più sicura, soprattutto per chi viaggia con bambini. SCOPRI ANCHE: LE SPIAGGE PIÙ BELLE IN ITALIA Oltre l’ombrellone: natura, laguna e vita quotidiana Laguna di Marano Uno dei lati più interessanti di Lignano Sabbiadoro nel 2026 è ciò che accade lontano dalla fila di lettini ordinati. Basta allontanarsi di qualche chilometro per entrare in scenari completamente diversi, dove il rumore principale non sono i pedalò ma il richiamo degli uccelli acquatici. La Laguna di Marano è il volto più delicato del territorio. È un ambiente lagunare complesso, dove l’acqua assume tonalità che cambiano con la luce e la marea, e dove la vegetazione bassa disegna piccoli labirinti tra canali e banchi di sabbia. Qui è possibile partecipare a escursioni in barca, spesso guidate, pensate per osservare la fauna, tra cui specie di uccelli che trovano in quest’area una tappa importante durante le migrazioni. Nel paesaggio compaiono i “casoni”, le antiche costruzioni dei pescatori con tetti di canna, che raccontano un modo di vivere legato alle maree e alle stagioni della pesca. Alcune uscite includono soste per un pranzo semplice a base di pesce locale, in piccoli ristoranti affacciati direttamente sull’acqua. Sulla linea del mare, un altro riferimento è il Faro Rosso di Lignano. Si raggiunge con una passeggiata lungo la diga foranea, una passerella che avanza sull’Adriatico. Camminando, si avverte il rumore ritmico delle onde che battono contro la struttura e, nelle giornate limpide, lo sguardo spazia lungo la costa. Il faro, con il suo colore acceso, è un ottimo punto per chi ama la fotografia o semplicemente vuole una visuale ampia sul mare, soprattutto nelle ore in cui il sole scende e l’acqua diventa più scura. Allontanandosi dall’arenile, il Porto Vecchio di Lignano mostra il volto quotidiano della località. Qui si vedono ancora barche da pesca ormeggiate, reti stese ad asciugare e piccoli ristoranti dove il menu segue quello che è arrivato in banchina nelle ore precedenti. Poco distante, la Chiesa di San Zaccaria, piccola e raccolta, introduce un frammento di storia religiosa e marinara della zona: le pareti e le decorazioni parlano di una comunità che ha vissuto per decenni in rapporto diretto con il mare e con le sue regole. Per chi viaggia con bambini, il verde non manca. Il Parco Zoo Punta Verde, vicino alla zona di Riviera, è immerso nella vegetazione e ospita numerose specie animali. Il percorso, organizzato in viali ombreggiati, alterna recinti e pannelli informativi, con una forte componente educativa. È una meta classica per chi vuole una giornata diversa dalla spiaggia, con la possibilità di avvicinare animali esotici in un contesto strutturato. Divertimento, sapori e serate: cosa succede dopo il tramonto Lignano Sabbiadoro Lignano Sabbiadoro è conosciuta anche per le sue attività ludiche e per le serate che si allungano fino a tardi. Per le famiglie, una delle attrazioni più citate è Aquasplash, parco acquatico con scivoli di diverse altezze, piscine e aree dedicate ai più piccoli. Tra discese adrenaliniche e zone relax con lettini, è un modo per cambiare ambiente restando comunque circondati dall’acqua. Accanto al mondo degli scivoli, negli anni Lignano ha sviluppato anche parchi tematici come Gulliverlandia, con attrazioni meccaniche e spettacoli. Alcune aree sono dedicate alla fantasia e al viaggio immaginario, altre alla dimensione più spettacolare, con show e intrattenimento serale. Sono strutture pensate per riempire la parte centrale o finale della giornata, quando il sole comincia ad abbassarsi e la spiaggia si svuota. La sera, l’asse pedonale di Sabbiadoro cambia completamente volto: le vetrine dei negozi di abbigliamento e articoli da mare restano illuminate, i bar espongono banconi colmi di cicchetti di pesce e piccoli panini, le gelaterie riempiono l’aria di odore di cialda calda. È il momento ideale per passeggiare con calma, osservare le vetrine, prendere un cono gelato e fermarsi a uno dei tavolini all’aperto. Chi preferisce atmosfere più tranquille può puntare al lungomare di Pineta, dove la presenza dei pini rende l’aria più fresca e il suono del traffico si attenua. Qui le serate hanno un ritmo più lento: si cammina lungo la promenade, si sente il rumore del mare che arriva filtrato dalla vegetazione, e i locali hanno spesso terrazze che si affacciano sulle aree verdi. Il mercato settimanale di Lignano Sabbiadoro, storicamente organizzato il lunedì mattina, è uno degli appuntamenti più popolari. Tra le bancarelle si trovano abbigliamento, oggetti per la casa, frutta e verdura, formaggi e salumi del territorio. È un buon momento per provare prodotti friulani come il famoso prosciutto di San Daniele, dal profumo dolce e dalla fetta sottile, o per acquistare ingredienti freschi da trasformare in un picnic in pineta. Sul fronte gastronomico, la cucina locale gioca su due fronti: pesce dell’Adriatico e tradizione dell’interno friulano. Nei ristoranti e nelle trattorie compaiono spesso piatti a base di pescato del giorno, servito alla griglia o in umido, con contorni semplici come verdure alla piastra o insalate croccanti. Accanto al mare, resiste però anche la cucina di terra: il frico, ad esempio, è una torta di formaggio fuso e patate, con una crosticina dorata e un interno morbido, che arriva in tavola fumante e profuma di malga, anche in riva al mare. A seconda della posizione (vista mare, centro pedonale, zone più defilate), i ristoranti possono rientrare in fasce di prezzo diverse, dalla media a quella più alta, mentre i chioschi sulla spiaggia propongono piatti veloci e panini a costo più contenuto. Come organizzare il viaggio a Lignano Sabbiadoro Lignano Sabbiadoro Per raggiungere Lignano Sabbiadoro, le alternative principali sono l’auto, il treno abbinato agli autobus locali e l’aereo con arrivo negli aeroporti vicini del Nord-Est. In macchina si arriva tramite la rete autostradale che attraversa il Friuli Venezia Giulia; l’uscita più usata è quella che porta verso Latisana, da cui una strada scorrevole conduce fino alla costa. Chi preferisce il treno può fare riferimento alle stazioni più vicine dell’entroterra, collegate alla località balneare da autobus di linea che intensificano le corse in alta stagione. Gli aeroporti del Nord-Est, collegati con molte città italiane ed europee, rappresentano l’opzione più comoda per chi arriva da lontano, con successivo trasferimento su gomma. Una volta arrivati, Lignano si presta molto bene agli spostamenti in bicicletta. La rete di piste ciclabili collega i diversi quartieri (Sabbiadoro, Pineta, Riviera) e si estende verso la laguna e le aree verdi circostanti. Il noleggio bici è una soluzione pratica per evitare il traffico dei mesi centrali dell’estate e raggiungere facilmente zone meno frequentate, come tratti di pineta o punti panoramici sul fiume. Per la laguna e il Tagliamento esistono servizi che organizzano tour in barca o consentono il noleggio di piccole imbarcazioni; in genere i costi rientrano in una fascia media per questo tipo di attività, ma è sempre bene informarsi in anticipo e verificare le condizioni aggiornate. Sul fronte del periodo migliore, la stagione balneare si concentra tradizionalmente tra fine primavera e inizio autunno. I mesi centrali dell’estate offrono il massimo delle attività, degli eventi e dell’animazione, ma anche più affollamento e traffico. Chi preferisce spazi più ampi sulla sabbia e temperature meno estreme può orientarsi sui periodi di spalla, come l’inizio di giugno o la fine di agosto, quando la luce al tramonto resta lunga ma le code in strada si riducono.

South Korea’s Taihan Cable & Solution has signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with Belgium’s Jan De Nul and the Netherlands’ Boskalis to cooperate on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) subsea cable projects. The agreements were signed on June 10 during the Korea-EU Energy Transition Cooperation Forum in Brussels. According to Taihan, the partnerships will focus on HVDC submarine cables and related infrastructure, with the companies also exploring new business opportunities linked to the global energy transition and offshore power transmission market. Taihan said the agreements combine its cable manufacturing and project execution capabilities with the offshore wind, marine infrastructure, and submarine cable installation expertise of the two European companies, strengthening its position in the global HVDC cable market. Taihan has been expanding its presence in the subsea cable sector in recent years and is currently building a second submarine cable manufacturing facility in Dangjin, South Korea, which will be capable of producing 640 kV HVDC cables. The company has also strengthened its installation capabilities with the recent acquisition of the 10,000-ton-class cable-laying vessel (CLV) Skandi Connector, having been operating the CLV Palos, which Taihan says is South Korea’s only dedicated cable-laying vessel. Taihan said these investments are intended to support its strategy of providing integrated manufacturing, transportation and installation services for offshore power transmission projects worldwide. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

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The art of the American Revolution over time The United States’ founding moment fromWashington Crossing the Delawareto the paintings of Jacob Lawrence, Kara Walker, and Kent Monkman. Although I must have visited the Metropolitan Museum of Art hundreds of times, I’ve never spared more than a glance forWashington Crossing the Delaware.The painting has always seemed to me more image than object, an untethered graphic whose transposability yields it to all sorts of uses—such as when, earlier this year, it was projected onto the Washington Monument. Having seen it on commemorative coins, ceramic plates, tea towels, and postage stamps, why would I need to seek it out in person? It is perhaps this transposability, this reproducibility, that also leavesWashington Crossing the Delawareso open to reworkings. Almost a dozen modern and contemporary artists have riffed on it, among them Jacob Lawrence, Robert Colescott, Grant Wood, Alex Katz, and Kent Monkman. Some of these artists have drawn on theCrossing’s status as an American icon to make political statements. In 2017, Kara Walker reworked the painting to comment on Trump’s inauguration. Other explorations have tended toward formal reinvention. A young Roy Lichtenstein, before his Pop Art breakthrough, painted two versions in an abstract, naïve style around the same time that Larry Rivers offered a brushy, sketchy reinterpretation, at least partly as a figurative challenge to the hegemony of Abstract Expressionism among New York painters. Each refashioning is both a departure and a return. These reworkings affirm the status of theCrossingas a foundational American image, even as they offer new visions of the nation’s past and future—and help us understand how the painting itself worked as a political intervention into both the myth and the politics of the United States. To approach the many reworkings ofWashington Crossing the Delaware, one must begin with the original. Heading to the Met’s American Wing, I spotted it practically a mile away, occupying one of the gallery’s foremost sight lines. It is oppressively large, at 12 by 21 feet, and insistently framed, in a gilded setting topped with a patriotic trophy—a replica of the frame it originally appeared in during its first showing in New York, in 1851, the year of its completion. The painting, by the German artist Emanuel Leutze, shows the crossing of the Delaware River on the night of December 25, 1776, a maneuver that allowed the Continental Army to launch a surprise attack on the Hessian forces at Trenton, yielding a victory that marked a turning point in the American Revolution. Maybe you can see it in your mind’s eye: George Washington standing in the prow of a rowboat, his raised leg firmly planted on the seat before him, gazing steadfastly ahead. All about him, soldiers strain at the oars, propelling the boat across an ice-choked river; one clutches a furled American flag. The scene is grand, the style exacting and meticulous. The tour guides (five of them, to be precise) who pass through the gallery during the half-hour I spend with the painting invariably noted its “inaccuracies.” Leutze shows Washington and his men in narrow rowboats, when in reality they made the crossing in wide, flat-bottomed freight boats. Although the crossing took place at night, Leutze shows a breaking dawn. One guide questioned whether the central figure really looked like Washington, whose likeness survives only in paintings. Another noted the “German” elements of the work, pointing out that the chunks of ice that float on the surface of Leutze’s Delaware look more like formations on the Rhine than those on the waterways of America’s Northeast. I found this strange.Washington Crossing the Delawareis a constructed representation, not a stand-in for Washington himself or a mirror of the historic crossing—an event that Leutze’s painting postdates by three-quarters of a century. While theCrossingreflects the wave of reverence for the “father of the country” that swept the United States upon the 50th anniversary of Washington’s death, another of its immediate contexts are the Revolutions of 1848. Leutze, born in 1816 in Württemberg, immigrated with his family to Philadelphia as a child. In 1841, he returned to Europe to study at the Royal Academy of Art in Düsseldorf. There, he trained in the genre of history painting, developing large-format compositions with grand and consequential themes. While in Düsseldorf, he cofounded and led Malkasten (“paint box”), a democratic organization of liberal artists who supported the struggle to establish a unified German republic. Although the fragmentary and uncoordinated German uprisings of 1848 were ultimately crushed, Leutze did not abandon his democratic commitments. HisCrossing, which toured in Düsseldorf, Berlin, and Cologne a few short years after ’48, was intended to reignite revolution in the hearts of his countrymen with its portrayal of a decisive moment in the struggle for an American republic. Astute observers, as the art historian Barbara Groseclose notes, might even have reflected on the fact that it was Hessian mercenaries whom Washington and his troops met on the shores of Trenton, hired out by the ruler of the Electorate of Hesse. During the German Revolution, the state briefly adopted democratic reforms that were soon undone in a reactionary backlash. Leutze’sCrossing, an American icon, was also a painting with a dual citizenship and an international politics. Just over 100 years later, Jacob Lawrence began a body of work he calledStruggle. The small tempera paintings in this series would chronicle the early history of the United States from the American Revolution through the early 19th century. Lawrence, quoting Leutze, called the 10th painting in the seriesWashington Crossing theDelaware. (Like Leutze’sCrossing, this work is also in the Met’s collection.) The upright Washington of Leutze’s composition, however, is nowhere to be seen. Instead, in boats rocking on choppy waves, crouched figures huddle under blankets and cloaks. Spiky bayonets and oars fill the scene with violent diagonals as blood drips from the sides of the crafts, evoking the injuries sustained and the lives lost in the major defeats that preceded the crossing. Lawrence subtitled the works inStrugglewith voices from the past. HisWashington Crossing the Delawarefeatures a quote from Tench Tilghman, an aide to Washington: “We crossed the River at McKonkey’s Ferry 9 miles above Trenton…the night was excessively severe…which the men bore without the least murmur.” While Leutze condensed American independence into the figure of Washington in an image that also evoked Europe’s revolutions, Lawrence, in his remaking of theCrossingand elsewhere inStruggle, represents revolution and nation-building as a collective project undertaken by anonymous and forgotten actors. Starting work onStrugglein 1954, the year of theBrown v. Board of Educationruling, Lawrence pointedly advanced an integrated history, foregrounding figures like Crispus Attucks, a man of African and Native descent whose death in the Boston Massacre is regarded as the first casualty of the Revolution. Two of the series’ paintings show slave uprisings, representing those internal bids for liberty and equality as equally significant to the American project as the battles against Britain. Lawrence’s inclusion of Black figures and histories feels prescient, seen through contemporary eyes. Yet a close look at Leutze’s painting shows that this practice is not so new after all. In the prow of the boat in which Washington is standing sits a Black man, rowing hard. Sometimes identified as Price Whipple, an enslaved aide-de-camp, he is the figure closest to the commander in chief, whose firmly planted leg overlaps his body in two places. The Black man in this painting points not only to the fact that Black people served in the Revolutionary War—on both sides, for that matter—but also to the fact that Leutze, a painter and propagandist, felt it important to make this known in 1851. If Lawrence advanced an integrated vision of American history against the backdrop of the early civil-rights movement, Leutze painted in a moment of impending civil war. As Southern states began to speak openly of secession and to demand the expansion of slavery into the Western territories, Leutze mustered a diverse crowd of individuals—a Black man and, near him, a fellow in a Scottish tam-o’-shanter, another in a coonskin cap (headgear associated with the Western frontier), and an Indigenous man working the tiller at the boat’s rear—who literally pull together under Washington’s steady guidance. Leutze claimed the first president as an enemy of secession, a message that would likely have resonated with the thousands of viewers who saw theCrossingat an 1864 benefit exhibition for the United States Sanitary Commission, a relief agency supporting Union soldiers. Leutze’s painting allows us to see that the ideologically motivated inclusion of Black figures in representations of American history is far from a contemporary phenomenon, despite the Trump administration’s insistence that such gestures are a woke invention. The administration’s recent attempts to purge references to the enslaved people whom Washington owned from his former Philadelphia residence is, like Leutze’s painting, an attempt to recast the revolutionary commander in chief and first president to meet contemporary political needs. Although the subject of Leutze’sCrossingwas indeed a slaveholder, all evidence indicates that the artist himself was an abolitionist. During the Civil War, he designed the banners for two Black regiments, the New York 20th and the 26th. At the time of his death in 1868, Leutze was at work on a painting of Abraham Lincoln delivering the Emancipation Proclamation. All that survives, however, is a written description of a preliminary sketch. Had Leutze fulfilled his vision, we would have another work for the American national canon and a Lincoln to stand alongside his Washington. Both Leutze and Lawrence’sCrossings, in their own ways, celebrate the democratic origins of the American republic. Robert Colescott’s reworking in the collection of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art casts a more skeptical eye on the nation’s foundations. Created in 1975 in the lead-up to the US Bicentennial,George Washington Carver Crossingthe Delaware: Page From an American History Textbookfeatures a bevy of caricatured Black figures—a cigar-smoking banjo player, a chef, a mammy, a shoeshine boy, and others—who tumble over one another in a boat steered by Carver, the agricultural scientist. Sometimes read as a statement about the exclusion of Black figures from the Western canon, the painting seems to me more of a commentary on the inclusion of racist tropes in the popular American imagination. If George Washington is one of the stock characters in our national drama, Colescott seems to say, well, then here are some others. His painting recalls the prints that circulated alongside reproductions of Leutze’sCrossingduring the 19th century. A few years after that painting made its New York debut, Currier & Ives, a local printmaking firm, released a lithographic version (which, notably, omits the Black rower from the scene). In the following decades, the company would enjoy a brisk trade in prints from its extensive “Darktown” series, which relied on racist gags about the failings of an imaginary Black community. In his reworking of theCrossing, Colescott merges these images into a single composition. To Leutze, American history is a grand theatrical tableau. In Colescott’s recasting, it is a minstrel show. Colescott’s painting deals in jokes, even if it is not exactly funny. More straightforwardly humorous is Grant Wood’s 1932 take on theCrossing, which is in the collection of the Cincinnati Art Museum. In a painting he calledDaughters of Revolution, Wood (the creator ofAmerican Gothic) shows us a framed print of Leutze’s painting, as faded and spotted with age as the three thin-lipped women who sit before it. As the story goes, Wood was commissioned to create a stained-glass window for the Veterans Memorial Building in Cedar Rapids in 1927 and contracted artisans in Munich to execute his design. The local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution objected strenuously to a window manufactured in a nation with which the United States had so recently been at war. Their resistance delayed the window’s dedication until 1955. Wood’s painted riposte slyly juxtaposes the sanctimonious Daughters—one of whom primly clutches a Blue Willow teacup—with Leutze’s heroic Washington and perhaps points up the tension between their anti-German sentiment and the German origins of the iconic painting. At first glance, Alex Katz’s riff on theCrossingalso reads like satire. Katz rendered Washington, his troops, and a trio of redcoats in his signature flat and simple style, then cut them out and pasted them on plywood. These near-life-size toy soldiers originated as set pieces for a one-act play about the Delaware crossing by the New York School poet Kenneth Koch. Today, they are in the collection of the Smithsonian American Art Museum. Both Katz’s painted set and Koch’s play offer a camp blending of irreverent send-up and sincere, patriotic attachment to the first president. But how tongue-in-cheek is it really when Koch has Washington, addressing General Cornwallis, declaiming, “Americans shall be masters of the American continent! Then, perhaps, of the world!” Washington’s line in Koch’s play rhymes with the covertly expansionist ideology of Leutze’sCrossing. Washington and his followers ostensibly sail toward the Jersey Shore, but they also evoke movement in a different sense. Although on the night of December 25, 1776, the Delaware River was crossed from its west bank to its east, or from left to right, in Leutze’s painting the movement is from right to left, suggesting a westward direction. This makes for a better composition—it has been suggested that we read paintings the same way we read text, from left to right, meaning that a Washington who moves in the opposite direction comes forward to meet our gaze, rather than seeming to flee from it. But Leutze’s Washington also seems to lead the nation west, reflecting the belief that America’s destiny was to expand into the inward territory of the continent. Kali Holloway Elizabeth Spiers Elie Mystal Jeet Heer Leutze’s own expansionist politics became overt in an 1862 mural created for the US Capitol:Westward the Course ofEmpire Takes Its Way, also known asWestward Ho!Both theCrossingand this later work represent a multiracial republic in the making. InWestward Ho!, figures who recall the diverse crew of Washington’s rowboat—among them a Black man—move steadily into the vastness of a golden West. Westward expansion and the government seizure of Indigenous land, as well as the ensuing conquest, colonization, exploitation, and exile—these form part of the context not only for Leutze’sCrossingbut also for its most recent reworking. At 11 by 22 feet, Kent Monkman’sResurgence of thePeopleis the only reworking to match Leutze in terms of scale. The massive painting is half of a diptych,mistikôsiwak(Wooden Boat People),commissioned by the Metropolitan Museum of Art from the Canadian artist in 2019. While Leutze’s painting offers a fictionalized vision of the nation’s founding, crafted by an artist looking back in time, Monkman’s articulates the possibility of a border-transcending refounding and a future that might be available to us. The boat in this painting is riding low in rising, dirty waters—the seas of climate change. It is crowded with people: Indigenous women, men, and others whose tribal identities are reflected by their clothing, tattoos, and adornments, as well as people from other backgrounds. In the same pose as Leutze’s Washington appears Miss Chief Eagle Testickle, Monkman’s longtime alter ego. She stands tall in red-bottomed Louboutins, clad only in the gauziest of chiffon draperies. Monkman has described Miss Chief, whose name puns onmischiefandegotistical, as a “time-travelling, shape-shifting, supernatural being” and an embodiment of the Indigenous Two-Spirit tradition, a third way in gender and sexuality beyond the male-female binary. Under her guidance, in Monkman’s vision, life is renewed. Children are born and cared for. Lives are saved, as a Black man leans overboard to haul a limp and pallid figure out of the water. Oarspeople steadfastly row the boat ahead as, on a rocky outcropping rising just above the water, emissaries of the state—a US soldier, a police officer—jeer, heedless of their imminent demise. It is an image of collective self-rescue. There is something on the nose about Monkman’s reinterpretation of Leutze. But the power of the appropriative gesture is impossible to deny. Unlike other reworkings of theCrossing,Resurgence of the Peopledeploys the language of 19th-century academic painting—its representative clarity, its grandeur, its theatricality—to powerful effect, wielding these techniques against the nationalism, expansionism, and America First–ism that the work evokes. Leutze, in 1851, knew that he was crafting a compelling fiction, creating a North Star in a moment that needed it. Does Monkman feel the same? It might be that each historical moment gets theWashington Crossingthe Delawarethat it needs. With the midterm elections now firmly upon us, the question is whether Democratic candidates will do more than merely occupy ballot lines as mild alternatives to the red-hot crisis that is Donald Trump. As Trump spends over $1 billion a day on a globally destabilizing war on Iran and admits that he doesn’t “think about Americans’ financial situation,” millions across the country are struggling with the surging costs of essentials. Democrats must seize this moment and advance bold, small-“d” populist ideas—not settle for cynical caution that once again snatches defeat from the jaws of victory. The Nationelevates progressive ideas, movements, and elected officials achieving real change across the country into the national conversation. At the same time, our journalists are exposing how crypto and AI-funded super PACs are spending hundreds of millions of dollars to knock out candidates they oppose, reporting on the devastating impact of the Supreme Court’s evisceration of the Voting Rights Act, and sounding the alarm on attempts by red states to quickly redraw electoral maps, disenfranchising Southern Black voters. We can play this critical role because of support from readers like you. This June, we’re raising $20,000 to powerThe Nation’s independent journalism in the run-up to November’s immensely consequential elections. It’s in our power to build a more just society, and your support at this critical moment brings us closer to that bold vision. I hope you’ll donate today. Onward,Katrina vanden HuevelEditor and Publisher,The Nation Rachel Hunter Himes is a writer, museum worker, and a PhD student in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University.

Norwegian energy data and intelligence company TGS has picked up a new 3D streamer acquisition assignmentwith an undisclosed oil and gas player in Africa and the Middle East region. TGS has secured the award of a streamer acquisition contract in Africa and the Middle East region with an unnamed company. As a result, a 3D Ramform vessel is scheduled to begin acquisition activity in early September 2026. This contract has a duration of approximately 55 days. Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS, commented: “I am very pleased with this contract award, which builds visibility into the winter season. “Our Ramform acquisition platform, combined with the proprietary GeoStreamer technology will provide the client with high quality data that enables more accurate and informed decision-making in their oil and gas exploration activities.” This deal follows TGS’ announcement ofa large-scale multi-client seismic product jobacross Equatorial Guinea’s offshore basins. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Il riposizionamento dei container sta tornando a essere un tema rilevante per il mercato europeo. Lo rileva Sogese, azienda con sede a Livorno guidata da Andrea Monti, che opera nella fornitura di box, evidenziando che gli operatori del Vecchio Continente stanno attivamente privilegiando il rientro dei container vuoti verso l’Asia, in particolare la Cina, dove l’attività di esportazione e la produzione manifatturiera hanno mostrato un rinnovato slancio. In questo modo si va a ridisegnare la disponibilità all’interno dell’Europa stessa, dato che la congestione rimane elevata nei depot in diversi mercati europei interni. La società segnala quindi un “restringimento delle attrezzature immediatamente disponibili”, in particolare per le unità 40HC. “I container trascorrono più tempo nelle reti di transito e stoccaggio prima di rientrare in circolazione, riducendo la disponibilità pratica anche dove le scorte sembrano sufficienti sulla carta”. Sebbene in Europa sia ancora presente un volume significativo di container, gli operatori segnalano una crescente riduzione delle finestre di disponibilità per le attrezzature immediatamente utilizzabili, poiché i box trascorrono più tempo nei cicli di trasporto, stoccaggio e riposizionamento prima di tornare operativi. “La sfida crescente non riguarda il volume complessivo dei container, ma la loro disponibilità pratica”, ha dichiarato Monti. “In Europa i container sono presenti, ma la loro disponibilità sta diventando meno prevedibile per molti esportatori e operatori logistici.” Parallelamente, delle variazioni si riscontrano sugli indicatori dei prezzi e del leasing dei container in Cina, ora in crescita per via della ripresa della domanda all’origine. Questo trend secondo la società sta incentivando vettori e le società di leasing a riposizionare le attrezzature inattive lontano dai cicli europei più lenti, verso i corridoi asiatici. Nel complesso l’edizione di giugno dell’Europe Container Market Update di Sogese evidenzia come interruzioni prolungate, adeguamenti della capacità e riposizionamento dei container stiano contribuendo a rafforzare le rotte dirette verso l’Europa. “Gli operatori si trovano sempre più a gestire un mercato caratterizzato dall’aumento dei costi, da modelli commerciali in evoluzione e da una domanda disomogenea tra le diverse regioni”. Mentre solitamente la gestione della capacità è stata legata alla efficienza operativa, sempre più spesso i vettori “progettano le proprie reti sulla base di criteri di redditività, resilienza e disponibilità delle attrezzature”. In questo contesto, i blank sailing stanno tornando alla ribalta, con la programmazione di una quota tre le 30 e le 41 cancellazioni di partenze entro la metà di giugno, che porterà alla rimozione di circa il 4% della capacità attiva sulle rotte East-West contribuendo a una maggiore pressione sui noli e a finestre di prenotazione più ristrette. Per quel che riguarda l’Italia, sebbene il suo sistema logistico continui a dimostrare una notevole resilienza operativa, le pressioni commerciali sottostanti stanno diventando sempre più evidenti. I principali gateway continuano a gestire flussi relativamente stabili, ma la crescente variabilità degli arrivi delle navi genera effetti a catena sulla disponibilità dei container, sul coordinamento dei trasporti terrestri, sulla gestione dei magazzini e sulla pianificazione delle esportazioni. Per molte imprese italiane, in particolare Pmi e settori sensibili ai tempi di consegna, la sfida non riguarda più la possibilità di movimentare le merci, ma la capacità di farlo entro tempi economicamente sostenibili. Finestre di prenotazione più lunghe, minore prevedibilità nell’accesso ai container, maggiore domanda di spazi di stoccaggio ed esposizione crescente al capitale circolante indicano che il sistema logistico italiano sta affrontando una crescente complessità dal punto di vista commerciale. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

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Power, Space and Safety: XING’s Answer to the Three Constraints of Marine Electrification European shipowners are under mounting pressure from the EU Emissions Trading System (ETS) and FuelEU Maritime regulations. Battery-electric propulsion is the clearest path forward, but only if the battery system can handle the duty cycles of real marine operation, fit the tight spaces aboard a vessel, and meet the highest safety expectations at sea. IMMERSIO™ Matrix delivers on all three. 1. Continuous 3C power: outperforming mainstream marine batteries XING’s solution delivers 3C of continuous power. Surpass mainstream marine-certified battery system on the market today. For fast ferries, port service vessels and any duty cycle built around hard acceleration and rapid charging between trips, this is the performance level that finally makes battery-electric propulsion a true replacement for diesel. 2. Twice the energy density: for vessels where every cubic meter counts Space and weight are the constant constraints of vessel design. XING delivers twice the energy density of conventional marine batteries, offering more usable energy per kilogram and significantly more per cubic meter. For shipowners, this translates directly into more range and more power within the same engine-room footprint, or the same energy in a dramatically smaller package, freeing valuable space for cargo, passengers and auxiliary systems. For repowering projects in particular, where the existing hull defines what is possible, this advantage is decisive. 3. Immersion cooling: a step change in fire safety, unmatched by any other lithium battery system Fire safety is the single biggest concern when bringing lithium batteries on board a vessel. XING solves this at the architecture level: every cell is fully submerged in a dielectric coolant that absorbs heat directly at the source. The coolant inherently suppresses thermal runaway, eliminates cell-to-cell propagation, and removes the ignition pathways that exist in air-cooled and cold-plate-cooled designs. IMMERSIO™ Matrix sets a new benchmark for fire safety in the marine market, and immersion cooling is poised to become the new standard at sea. Partnership with Nordic Booster To bring this technology to European shipowners with the local engineering and service support they need, XING Mobility is deepening its strategic partnership with Nordic Booster AS, its exclusive Scandinavian distributor. With more than two decades of engineering leadership in the Norwegian maritime industry, Nordic Booster ensures that every XING battery installation across Europe is backed by hands-on expertise and rapid-response service. Trond Skaufel, CEO of Nordic Booster: “We chose XING because their immersion-cooled architecture is, simply put, the safest and most power-dense battery system available for marine use today. That is exactly what European shipowners have been waiting for.” Jannik Stanger, CTO of Nordic Booster: “On continuous power, on energy density, on fire safety — XING immersion cooled batteries sets a new standard. There is no other lithium battery system on the market that combines all three at this level. Still at a low price and high quality. We have used XING batteries in our products for 5 years and are impressed about the performance and thermal stability “ Royce Hong, Founder and CEO of XING Mobility: " Our mission has always been to bring disruptive battery solutions to the most extreme environments. Maritime electrification faces dual challenges in safety and space; our battery architecture ensures shipowners never have to compromise performance for safety. Together with Nordic Booster, we are proud to set a new technological benchmark for the European market." Proven in real-world vessels Xing IMMERSIO™ battery systems are already powering vessels on the water. The zero-emission Porrima P111 was launched in Taiwan equipped with XING’s battery system and has demonstrated reliable performance in open-ocean conditions. The IMMERSIO™ system has also been integrated into the latest vessel from Austrian electric-boating innovator Smart IQ, with successful launch and system-integration testing completed in late April 2026. XING batteries is offered in scalable configurations from 60 kWh to 400 kWh and is currently undergoing DNV certification. The system makes its official European debut at the Electric & Hybrid Marine Expo in Amsterdam this June. Advanced Maritime Technology ExpoDate: June 16–18, 2026Location: RAI Amsterdam, NetherlandsBooth No.: Hall 8, D1 About XING Mobility XING Mobility is a global leader in immersion-cooled high-voltage battery systems. Starting with the development of Taiwan’s first electric supercar, MISS R, the company has built core capabilities in peak instantaneous power output, high-frequency dynamic load stability, and precision power control under extreme conditions. In 2024, XING Mobility established the world’s first mass-production facility for immersion-cooled battery systems, and introduced IMMERSIO™ Matrix — a Unified Immersion Battery Architecture in which cooling, structure, safety, and control are designed as a single integrated system. The platform has since been extended across commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, marine applications, energy storage, and AI data center infrastructure. About Nordic Booster A leading Norwegian system integration company within electrification, battery solution, charging solutions and energy management systems. Through intelligent energy solutions, they secure high financial income for the clients. They deliver remote monitoring service for all solutions with service and operation department to secure maximum running time. A photo accompanying this announcement is available athttps://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/6b12d2c7-d748-44d5-a236-8d3538791c25

American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), a classification society, is pooling resources with South Korea’s HD Hyundai Heavy Industries (HD HHI) to enrich the tanker market with a new U.S.-flagged oil and chemical tanker. American Bureau of Shipping and HD Hyundai Heavy Industries have signed a joint development agreement to support the development of a U.S.-flagged 50,000 DWT oil and chemical tanker. Dongjin Lee, Executive Vice President of HD HHI, highlighted:“HD Hyundai Heavy Industries brings extensive experience and advanced technical capabilities in the design and construction of 50,000 DWT tankers. “In anticipation of growing demand for U.S.-flagged vessels driven by U.S. shipbuilding revitalization policies, we are working in close collaboration with ABS to proactively address specific USCG technical requirements.Through this initiative, we aim to further strengthen our competitiveness in the U.S. market and deliver safe, compliant, and high-value vessel solutions for U.S.-flag operations.” Thanks to this deal, the classification society will review the HD HHI design in accordance with ABS rules and U.S. Coast Guard requirements. Patrick Ryan, ABS’ Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, commented:“From the first 100,000 DWT tanker to today’s most advanced tanker designs, ABS has provided owners and operators with the insight and guidance they need to achieve their goals, always with a focus on safety. “This initiative with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries reflects our continuing commitment to supporting practical, forward-looking solutions for the next generation of U.S.-flagged vessels.” This partnership comes shortly after ABSgaveSBM Offshore the go-ahead for the Dutch player’s seawater intake riser (SWIR) technology, developed in collaboration with Shell. Take the spotlight and anchor your brand in the heart of the offshore world! Join us for a bigger impact and amplify your presence at the core hub of the offshore energy community!

Nel trasporto marittimo, il tempo è denaro, in senso letterale. Ogni ora di sosta in più di una nave in banchina, ogni container bloccato in attesa di sdoganamento, ogni dichiarazione respinta per un errore documentale ha un costo misurabile per il produttore, per il terminal, per il caricatore. È in questo contesto che la riforma dell’Unione Doganale europea assume una rilevanza concreta e immediata per chi opera nel mare. Non si tratta di un aggiornamento normativo di routine. È un cambio di modello che ridisegna il rapporto tra autorità doganali e operatori economici, con conseguenze dirette su chi gestisce flussi di merci via mare da e verso Paesi extra-UE. Il nuovo modello: meno controlli per chi merita fiducia, più per chi non la garantisce Il principio alla base della riforma è semplice ma radicale: le dogane europee abbandoneranno progressivamente il controllo generalizzato a favore di un sistema basato sull’analisi del rischio e sull’affidabilità degli operatori. Un cambiamento che avverrà gradualmente, con le prime applicazioni già da luglio 2026, per diventare completamente operativo dal 2032. Chi, in questa fase di transizione, saprà qualificarsi come operatore affidabile — tanto AEO, quanto Trust & Check — e garantire la trasparenza della propria supply chain avrà una “corsia preferenziale”; gli altri rischiano di rimanere bloccati in controlli sempre più frequenti e complessi. Come è emerso anche dalle sessioni degli Stati Generali ADM 2026, tenutisi lo scorso maggio a Roma, l’intenzione del legislatore non è quella di aumentare i controlli fisici bloccando i traffici, ma quella di investire sull’analisi preventiva del rischio e sull’uso della tecnologia per promuovere, testualmente, una “cultura della compliance collaborativa”. Il messaggio alle imprese è chiaro: non ci sono posizioni neutrali. O si costruisce un profilo di affidabilità riconosciuto, o si diventa automaticamente un operatore a maggiore rischio percepito con tutto ciò che ne consegue in termini di tempi di sdoganamento, blocchi e costi operativi. Già oggi, secondo i dati ADM, lo status AEO assicura una riduzione del 45% dei controlli doganali sugli operatori certificati, e in caso di collaborazione tra più soggetti AEO lungo la filiera (ad es. produttore, importatore, esportatore, rappresentante doganale) il livello di semplificazione è ancora maggiore. La trasformazione dell’AEO: più autonomia, ma requisiti molto più alti L’evoluzione dello status AEO in “Trust & Check Trader” è confermata, ma i criteri di accesso saranno più graduali. Il nuovo istituto (destinato in una prima fase alle grandi imprese, con l’Italia che ha già fatto pressione per mantenere la figura AEO-C anche per le PMI) presuppone un salto qualitativo nei requisiti di compliance. Le aziende con processi operativi e sistemi di approvvigionamento completamente trasparenti, che garantiscono alle autorità doganali accesso continuo ai propri sistemi IT, potranno operare nel territorio dell’Unione senza alcun intervento doganale attivo. Non dichiarazioni semplificate, non controlli ridotti: assenza di intervento. Una soglia di autonomia senza precedenti, ma che ha un prezzo preciso: in assenza di tale trasparenza e aggiornamento puntuale dei dati, la perdita di ogni beneficio autorizzativo è legge. Ma chi oggi gestisce flussi doganali per conto di terzi o per la propria azienda ha gli strumenti per leggere questa trasformazione? E soprattutto, per trasformarla in un vantaggio operativo invece di subirla come un vincolo? La risposta formativa: il corso di C-Trade per chi non vuole essere colto impreparato La risposta a queste domande passa dalla formazione: la compliance doganale, infatti, non si improvvisa quando cambia una norma. Si costruisce prima, dentro l’organizzazione, con persone capaci di leggere il contesto e tradurlo in procedure operative. È esattamente a questo scopo che C-Trade e ITS Move Academy hanno progettato con il percorso formativo per Responsabile delle Questioni Doganali ai fini AEO, in partenza a settembre 2026. E lo hanno pensato come un percorso molto pratico, in grado di trasformare la conoscenza della norma in applicazione pratica subito applicabile nei processi di import-export della propria azienda o di quelle clienti. Giunto alla seconda edizione, il percorso formativo è pensato tanto per chi intende costruire una professionalità solida, con accreditamento da parte dell’Agenzia delle Dogane e dei Monopoli per diventare Operatore Economico Autorizzato, tanto per chi vuole approfondire aspetti specifici dei processi doganali o tenersi al passo con le tematiche d’attualità del commercio internazionale. In ognuno dei casi, l’approccio è quello del lifelong learning: oltre a case history, adeguamento tecnico dei processi, studio dei sistemi informatici, il supporto e l’aggiornamento restano continui. C-Trade, società di consulenza e formazione doganale, con più di 10 anni di esperienza, rimane al fianco di professionisti e aziende affinché il percorso formativo non si esaurisca in un punto di arrivo, ma si alimenti insieme ad una professione – e un settore – in continua evoluzione. Il percorso completo e i singoli moduli formativi sono in promozione Early Bird -20% per iscrizioni entro il 26 giugno 2026. Il 22 giugno alle 15.00, invece, è in programma una Q&A session gratuita con i docenti, una diretta durante cui porre loro tutte le domande sul corso. Informazioni e iscrizioni su c-trade.it

Un cargo battente bandiera della Guinea-Bissau, dopo essere stato sottoposto a un controllo approfondito durato oltre dieci ore, è stato bloccato nel porto di Bari. Il fermo amministrativo è stato disposto dalla Guardia Costiera a seguito di un’ispezione condotta dal Nucleo Port State Control della Capitaneria di Porto nell’ambito delle consuete attività di verifica sulle unità straniere che approdano negli scali nazionali. Proveniente dalla Grecia e impiegato nel trasporto di grano, il mercantile era già sotto osservazione dalle autorità marittime poiché considerato un profilo a rischio a causa di passati provvedimenti di fermo. Durante le verifiche, i tecnici della Guardia Costiera hanno riscontrato il mancato funzionamento di diversi dispositivi fondamentali per la gestione delle emergenze e la salvaguardia ambientale; tra i più rilevanti: il blocco del sistema di ammaino del battello di salvataggio, l’inefficacia della pompa antincendio d’emergenza e il guasto all’impianto di filtraggio delle acque di sentina. Inoltre sono emersi difetti nel funzionamento del pannello di rilevazione dei fumi e problemi strutturali alle manichette antincendio di bordo. L’autorità marittima per queste ragioni ha imposto la detenzione del mercantile e ne ha vietato la partenza fino alla completa risoluzione di ogni problema tecnico. Oltre agli aspetti meccanici e di sicurezza nella navigazione sul cargo sono state riscontrate anche carenze per le condizioni di vita e di lavoro riservate all’equipaggio, composto da marittimi di nazionalità russa e azera, identificate in precarietà alloggiativa caratterizzata da cabine in cattivo stato di manutenzione, impianti igienici non funzionanti e una scorta di generi alimentari giudicata del tutto insufficiente per il sostentamento del personale di bordo. Per il mercantile la situazione si è aggravata in quanto recidivo: negli ultimi ventiquattro mesi aveva infatti già subito altri due provvedimenti di fermo, rispettivamente nei porti di Patrasso e di Trieste. Questo terzo stop farà scattare automaticamente il bando del mercantile da tutti gli scali dei Paesi aderenti al Paris Memorandum of Understanding, l’accordo internazionale che regola i controlli di sicurezza marittima in Europa e in Canada. La misura potrà essere revocata solo dopo la completa regolarizzazione delle criticità e il superamento di una nuova ispezione, ma l’accesso ai porti europei resterà comunque precluso alla nave per un lungo periodo. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

la nuova unità sarà dotata di sistemi avanzati di propulsione ed energia ibrida, progettati per ridurre il consumo di carburante e le emissioni Vard, controllata norvegese del Gruppo Fincantieri, ha firmato un contratto per la progettazione e costruzione di un’unità fishery avanzata per la società norvegese Rosund Drift AS, operatore con sede ad Ålesund e parte di un consolidato consorzio attivo nella pesca oceanica. Una nota del cantiere spiega che “la nave sarà basata sul collaudato design Vard 8 02, sviluppato per rispondere alle esigenze in evoluzione di un’industria della pesca sempre più sostenibile e responsabile. Sarà ottimizzata per operazioni di pesca oceanica che permettono sia la pesca di fondo sia quella mista, garantendo una manipolazione delicata del pescato, un’elevata qualità del prodotto e una riduzione dell’impatto ambientale”. Con un forte focus sulla massimizzazione del valore della cattura e sulla riduzione dell’impronta ambientale, la nuova unità sarà dotata di sistemi avanzati di propulsione ed energia ibrida, progettati per ridurre il consumo di carburante e le emissioni. A bordo saranno implementate soluzioni di stoccaggio flessibili e serbatoi per l’insilaggio della biomassa, al fine di garantire il pieno utilizzo delle risorse marine, nonché un impianto per la lavorazione dei gamberi con sistema di cottura a vapore. La nave avrà una lunghezza di circa 80,4 metri e una larghezza di 16,7 metri con scafo rinforzato per la navigazione in acque con presenza di ghiacci. Sarà equipaggiata con le soluzioni integrate SeaQ di Vard Electro, tra cui il sistema di accumulo di energia (Energy Storage System) e un sistema integrato di gestione dell’energia, che consentiranno operazioni più intelligenti ed efficienti, riducendo al contempo consumi ed emissioni di gas serra. L’unità sarà inoltre dotata di un sistema di plancia di ultima generazione e di avanzate attrezzature di coperta – fornite dalla controllata Seaonics – per garantire operazioni sicure anche in condizioni meteo difficili. Gli spazi abitativi saranno progettati per assicurare elevati standard di comfort, sicurezza e benessere dell’equipaggio, con ambienti moderni e aree dedicate alla vita di bordo e al tempo libero. Lo scafo sarà realizzato presso il cantiere Vard di Braila – Romania – mentre le attività di allestimento, prove, collaudo e consegna sono previste nel terzo trimestre del 2028 presso lo stabilimento Vard Brattvaag in Norvegia. Questo nuovo contratto rafforza ulteriormente la solida posizione di VARD nel mercato delle unità avanzate per la pesca industriale e mette in evidenza il ruolo del Gruppo Fincantieri nel promuovere innovazione, sostenibilità e sviluppo tecnologico nell’industria cantieristica a livello globale. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Russia and China are constructing a parallel energy system that bypasses the dollar and Western control.The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could displace a third of China’s LNG imports and undermine U.S. suppliers.China received sanctioned LNG from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, testing Western sanctions without U.S. retaliation.The pipeline provides Moscow a lifeline after losing European markets and secures Beijing’s long-term energy growth.Overland Russian pipelines offer price and security advantages as global maritime disruptions and fuel costs rise. The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could displace a third of China’s LNG imports and undermine U.S. suppliers.China received sanctioned LNG from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, testing Western sanctions without U.S. retaliation.The pipeline provides Moscow a lifeline after losing European markets and secures Beijing’s long-term energy growth.Overland Russian pipelines offer price and security advantages as global maritime disruptions and fuel costs rise. China received sanctioned LNG from Russia’s Arctic LNG 2 project, testing Western sanctions without U.S. retaliation.The pipeline provides Moscow a lifeline after losing European markets and secures Beijing’s long-term energy growth.Overland Russian pipelines offer price and security advantages as global maritime disruptions and fuel costs rise. The pipeline provides Moscow a lifeline after losing European markets and secures Beijing’s long-term energy growth.Overland Russian pipelines offer price and security advantages as global maritime disruptions and fuel costs rise. Overland Russian pipelines offer price and security advantages as global maritime disruptions and fuel costs rise. The global energy chessboard is undergoing a seismic shift, with Russia and China constructing a parallel power supply system that deliberately sidesteps the dollar and Western control. At the heart of this realignment is the proposed Power of Siberia 2 pipeline, a project that threatens to redraw international energy trade and squeeze American exporters out of the world's fastest-growing market.A system built on defianceEnergy economist Dr. Kazi Sohag, speaking toSputnik, outlined the grand strategy. According to Sohag, Russia and China work in tandem to create a system that provides energy to willing buyers with minimal reliance on Western-controlled payment systems, shipping and insurance. While the U.S. attempts to disrupt global oil and gas flows, Russia steps forward as a reliable supplier of "hydrocarbons, nuclear technology, and energy-security diplomacy." China plays the complementary role, emerging as "the dominant source of clean-energy technology, energy infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization equipment." Together, they are building an alternative global architecture deliberately linked to de-dollarization.The pipeline that changes everythingThe Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is designed to deliver 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Russia's Yamal fields through Mongolia into northern China. Analysts cited by theSouth China Morning Postproject it could displace roughly one-third of China's current LNG imports, directly undermining the competitiveness of more expensive U.S. LNG. For Beijing, it secures long-term energy growth for its industrial base and broader economy without relying on American supplies. For Moscow, it is a lifeline after losing the European market, a direct consequence of the Kremlin's political decisions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.Testing the limits of sanctionsThe partnership has moved into the realm of direct confrontation. China recently accepted its first shipment from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, a facility under active U.S. sanctions. The vessel, the LNG carrierArctic Mulan, is itself a sanctioned asset. In late August 2025, the cargo was unloaded at China's Beihai terminal. According to analysis by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), the move is widely seen as a deliberate test of the Trump administration's resolve — a notable shift from the Biden era, when the U.S. Treasury actively penalized tankers transporting cargo from the facility. Washington did not respond with new measures, raising the possibility that a "corridor" for sanctioned LNG outside the Western financial system is now emerging.A turning point for global marketsThe mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se A system built on defianceEnergy economist Dr. Kazi Sohag, speaking toSputnik, outlined the grand strategy. According to Sohag, Russia and China work in tandem to create a system that provides energy to willing buyers with minimal reliance on Western-controlled payment systems, shipping and insurance. While the U.S. attempts to disrupt global oil and gas flows, Russia steps forward as a reliable supplier of "hydrocarbons, nuclear technology, and energy-security diplomacy." China plays the complementary role, emerging as "the dominant source of clean-energy technology, energy infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization equipment." Together, they are building an alternative global architecture deliberately linked to de-dollarization.The pipeline that changes everythingThe Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is designed to deliver 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Russia's Yamal fields through Mongolia into northern China. Analysts cited by theSouth China Morning Postproject it could displace roughly one-third of China's current LNG imports, directly undermining the competitiveness of more expensive U.S. LNG. For Beijing, it secures long-term energy growth for its industrial base and broader economy without relying on American supplies. For Moscow, it is a lifeline after losing the European market, a direct consequence of the Kremlin's political decisions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.Testing the limits of sanctionsThe partnership has moved into the realm of direct confrontation. China recently accepted its first shipment from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, a facility under active U.S. sanctions. The vessel, the LNG carrierArctic Mulan, is itself a sanctioned asset. In late August 2025, the cargo was unloaded at China's Beihai terminal. According to analysis by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), the move is widely seen as a deliberate test of the Trump administration's resolve — a notable shift from the Biden era, when the U.S. Treasury actively penalized tankers transporting cargo from the facility. Washington did not respond with new measures, raising the possibility that a "corridor" for sanctioned LNG outside the Western financial system is now emerging.A turning point for global marketsThe mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se Energy economist Dr. Kazi Sohag, speaking toSputnik, outlined the grand strategy. According to Sohag, Russia and China work in tandem to create a system that provides energy to willing buyers with minimal reliance on Western-controlled payment systems, shipping and insurance. While the U.S. attempts to disrupt global oil and gas flows, Russia steps forward as a reliable supplier of "hydrocarbons, nuclear technology, and energy-security diplomacy." China plays the complementary role, emerging as "the dominant source of clean-energy technology, energy infrastructure, and industrial decarbonization equipment." Together, they are building an alternative global architecture deliberately linked to de-dollarization.The pipeline that changes everythingThe Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is designed to deliver 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Russia's Yamal fields through Mongolia into northern China. Analysts cited by theSouth China Morning Postproject it could displace roughly one-third of China's current LNG imports, directly undermining the competitiveness of more expensive U.S. LNG. For Beijing, it secures long-term energy growth for its industrial base and broader economy without relying on American supplies. For Moscow, it is a lifeline after losing the European market, a direct consequence of the Kremlin's political decisions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.Testing the limits of sanctionsThe partnership has moved into the realm of direct confrontation. China recently accepted its first shipment from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, a facility under active U.S. sanctions. The vessel, the LNG carrierArctic Mulan, is itself a sanctioned asset. In late August 2025, the cargo was unloaded at China's Beihai terminal. According to analysis by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), the move is widely seen as a deliberate test of the Trump administration's resolve — a notable shift from the Biden era, when the U.S. Treasury actively penalized tankers transporting cargo from the facility. Washington did not respond with new measures, raising the possibility that a "corridor" for sanctioned LNG outside the Western financial system is now emerging.A turning point for global marketsThe mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se The pipeline that changes everythingThe Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is designed to deliver 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Russia's Yamal fields through Mongolia into northern China. Analysts cited by theSouth China Morning Postproject it could displace roughly one-third of China's current LNG imports, directly undermining the competitiveness of more expensive U.S. LNG. For Beijing, it secures long-term energy growth for its industrial base and broader economy without relying on American supplies. For Moscow, it is a lifeline after losing the European market, a direct consequence of the Kremlin's political decisions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.Testing the limits of sanctionsThe partnership has moved into the realm of direct confrontation. China recently accepted its first shipment from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, a facility under active U.S. sanctions. The vessel, the LNG carrierArctic Mulan, is itself a sanctioned asset. In late August 2025, the cargo was unloaded at China's Beihai terminal. According to analysis by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), the move is widely seen as a deliberate test of the Trump administration's resolve — a notable shift from the Biden era, when the U.S. Treasury actively penalized tankers transporting cargo from the facility. Washington did not respond with new measures, raising the possibility that a "corridor" for sanctioned LNG outside the Western financial system is now emerging.A turning point for global marketsThe mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline is designed to deliver 50 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually from Russia's Yamal fields through Mongolia into northern China. Analysts cited by theSouth China Morning Postproject it could displace roughly one-third of China's current LNG imports, directly undermining the competitiveness of more expensive U.S. LNG. For Beijing, it secures long-term energy growth for its industrial base and broader economy without relying on American supplies. For Moscow, it is a lifeline after losing the European market, a direct consequence of the Kremlin's political decisions following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.Testing the limits of sanctionsThe partnership has moved into the realm of direct confrontation. China recently accepted its first shipment from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, a facility under active U.S. sanctions. The vessel, the LNG carrierArctic Mulan, is itself a sanctioned asset. In late August 2025, the cargo was unloaded at China's Beihai terminal. According to analysis by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), the move is widely seen as a deliberate test of the Trump administration's resolve — a notable shift from the Biden era, when the U.S. Treasury actively penalized tankers transporting cargo from the facility. Washington did not respond with new measures, raising the possibility that a "corridor" for sanctioned LNG outside the Western financial system is now emerging.A turning point for global marketsThe mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se Testing the limits of sanctionsThe partnership has moved into the realm of direct confrontation. China recently accepted its first shipment from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, a facility under active U.S. sanctions. The vessel, the LNG carrierArctic Mulan, is itself a sanctioned asset. In late August 2025, the cargo was unloaded at China's Beihai terminal. According to analysis by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), the move is widely seen as a deliberate test of the Trump administration's resolve — a notable shift from the Biden era, when the U.S. Treasury actively penalized tankers transporting cargo from the facility. Washington did not respond with new measures, raising the possibility that a "corridor" for sanctioned LNG outside the Western financial system is now emerging.A turning point for global marketsThe mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se The partnership has moved into the realm of direct confrontation. China recently accepted its first shipment from Russia's Arctic LNG 2 project, a facility under active U.S. sanctions. The vessel, the LNG carrierArctic Mulan, is itself a sanctioned asset. In late August 2025, the cargo was unloaded at China's Beihai terminal. According to analysis by the Centre for Eastern Studies (OSW), the move is widely seen as a deliberate test of the Trump administration's resolve — a notable shift from the Biden era, when the U.S. Treasury actively penalized tankers transporting cargo from the facility. Washington did not respond with new measures, raising the possibility that a "corridor" for sanctioned LNG outside the Western financial system is now emerging.A turning point for global marketsThe mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se A turning point for global marketsThe mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se The mere announcement of Power of Siberia 2 has already affected the global gas market, with potential new LNG projects aimed at China being reconsidered. If operational, the pipeline would likely enable Chinese firms to redirect LNG volumes from existing contracts to other markets, competing directly with U.S. suppliers. Meanwhile, according to Dr. Sohag, Western economies are struggling with soaring fuel prices while sanctions prove unable to "fully control global energy flows." Growing concerns over maritime disruptions — from the Suez Canal to the Red Sea — only make overland Russian pipelines more attractive. China's gas from the existing Power of Siberia 1 pipeline is already its cheapest import option of all.The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. The price of power — both literal and figurative — is about to go up for everyone.Sources for this article include:SputnikGlobe.comBloomberg.comBusiness-Standard.comKinaCentrum.se The Russia-China energy axis is real, aggressive, and deliberately aimed at severing the Western grip on global finance. For citizens concerned about energy costs and supply chain security, the stakes are direct: the same geopolitical forces reshaping pipelines and sanctions will impact prices at the pump and the reliability of home power. While Washington dithers and Europe reels from self-inflicted energy wounds, Beijing and Moscow are building an infrastructure of defiance. 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Si è riunito oggi il Comitato di gestione dell’Autorità di sistema portuale del mare Adriatico centrale. La seduta dell’organo è stata l’ultima per il mandato di questa Governance dell’Ente. Il nuovo Comitato di gestione, come prevede la legge 84 del 1994, sarà ricostituito dopo l’insediamento del nuovo presidente, che sarà salvo sorprese il deputato leghista Mirco Carloni, che ha già incassato l’ok della Regione Marche all’indicazione ministeriale ed è già stato audito dalle competenti commissioni parlamentari. All’ordine del giorno del Comitato di gestione, il cui mandato scadeva nella giornata odierna, l’esame di diverse concessioni relative ai porti di competenza dell’Adsp, Ancona, Pesaro, Falconara Marittima, San Benedetto del Tronto, Pescara, Ortona e Vasto. Al termine della riunione, il Commissario straordinario dell’Autorità di sistema portuale del mare Adriatico centrale, Vincenzo Garofalo, e il Segretario generale Adsp, Salvatore Minervino, hanno voluto ringraziare i componenti del Comitato di gestione per il lavoro compiuto in questi anni. “Desidero esprimere la mia gratitudine ai componenti del Comitato di gestione e, in particolare, ai Comandanti delle Capitanerie di porto, per l’intenso periodo di lavoro che abbiamo compiuto in questo periodo – ha detto Vincenzo Garofalo, Commissario straordinario dell’Autorità di sistema portuale del mare Adriatico centrale -. Insieme, con il supporto del Collegio dei Revisori dei conti e di tutto il personale, abbiamo instaurato una collaborazione concreta e rispettosa dei ruoli che ha avuto l’obiettivo di portare avanti un’attività amministrativa a fianco del cluster marittimo. Un impegno che spero abbia lasciato in voi una soddisfazione professionale e umana. Quello che abbiamo costruito, in questi anni, è un modello di pubblica amministrazione qualificata, parte di una portualità nazionale e capace di essere a fianco di chi vuole creare sviluppo”. ISCRIVITI ALLA NEWSLETTER QUOTIDIANA GRATUITA DI SHIPPING ITALY SHIPPING ITALY E’ ANCHE SU WHATSAPP: BASTA CLICCARE QUI PER ISCRIVERSI AL CANALE ED ESSERE SEMPRE AGGIORNATI

Tan enigmática como poderosa, la isla de Córcega aparece al otro lado de la ventanilla del avión cuando nos acercamos a la pista de aterrizaje, mostrando ya algunos de sus tesoros. Los imponentes picos de sus montañas se elevan al cielo (el Cinto, el más alto, alcanza los 2000 metros), mientras que las laderas, forradas de verde, alcanzan la costa casi en vertical. A pesar de su tamaño –apenas 50 kilómetros de este a oeste, y 185 de norte a sur–, Córcega esconde mucho más en sus entrañas. Un universo diverso y tentador que descubrimos de la manera en que mejor se revelan las cosas en este paraíso del Mediterráneo: sentándome al volante. Este particularroad triparranca en el aeropuerto deBastia, una de las principales ciudades isleñasy recurrente puerta de entrada para viajeros. Una urbe que no deja indiferente, en sus calles se contemplan pintadas que dejan claro ese dilema sobre la identidad tan intrínseco al carácter corso. Córcega pertenece a Francia desde que el país la comprara en 1878, pero por su cercanía a Italia, que también la gobernó en el pasado, la influencia cultural y emocional se halla bien clara. De hecho, incluso su idioma, el corso, recuerda más al italiano que al francés. Bastia concentra gran parte de su ambiente en torno alVieux Port,un agradable lugar rodeado de vetustos edificios y casas de pescadores desde cuyas terrazas se disfruta del tardeo más auténtico. Recorremos sus calles, entre paredes desconchadas y ropa tendida, entregándonos a un baño de esencia mediterránea como pocos. No tardamos en toparnos con la magnificencia delPalacio de los Gobernadoreso con losJardines Romieu, aunque toda incursión debe acabar con un paseo por el muelle hasta llegar al faro. Llega el momento de lanzarse a la carretera y dejarse llevar por sus curvas imposibles mientras, fuera, se suceden paisajes espectaculares como los de la península deCap Corse,con sus acantilados, calas de aguas cristalinas, pueblos pesqueros y torres vigía. O los deldesierto de Agriates,de extensas praderas y crestas rocosas. Justo antes, una parada enSaint-Florentpara pasear unas horas por su casco histórico del siglo XV. La costa oeste me conquista desde el primer instante. La tentación de parar está en cada curva, tras cada giro de volante. Aparece entonces la silueta deL´île Rousse,que pide a gritos que la inmortalicen en una foto para después visitar su mercado bajo inmensas columnas de estilo romano. No hay duda, es el sitio ideal para hacer acopio de delicias locales. Lo mismo ocurre tierra adentro, enPigna, solo que allí nos tientan con otro tipo desouvenirs: los que elaboran los múltiples artesanos que, desde hace años, han elegido sus calles y coloridas casas para establecer sus talleres, convirtiendo el pequeño pueblo en un referente de la artesanía isleña. Aquí tiene su guaridaUgo Casalonga, luthier especializadoen un peculiar instrumento tradicional corso. "En mi casa la música siempre estuvo viva. Mi madre tocaba el clavicordio; mi padre, la guitarra. Al cumplir 16, me obsesioné con los sonidos medievales de la cetera, pero ya no las vendían en ningún sitio. No podía permitirme encargárselo a un luthier, así que pensé en fabricarla yo. Así empezó todo", me confiesa. Unas calles más arriba, esJacques Quilichini quien trabaja la artesanía, solo que, en su caso, en el torno: "Llevo ya 47 años aquí, estudié porcelana cuando era joven y después me especialicé en la cerámica. He visto cómo, poco a poco, Pigna se ha convertido en una especie de laboratorio para artistas en la isla", nos dice. Tras el encanto de lo rural, llega el momento de Calvi, que, con su ciudadela del siglo XIII junto al mar, posee ese carácter señorial de la isla. Acantilados y calas dignas de protagonizar las mejores postales por curvas que no cesan, marca de la casa, se alcanza la capital.Ajaccio, que vio nacer a Napoleón,aguarda esbelta y hermosa, rebosante de carisma y de oportunidades para continuar ahondando en la historia de Córcega. Sus vías comerciales, así como su popular mercado, bullen de actividad. En elMusée Feschse expone una interesante colección de arte italiano, mientras que la vanguardia pisa fuerte en las entrañas de la antigua ciudadela. No faltan cafeterías de aires hípster, tiendas de diseño y una galería fotográfica que refleja en imágenes la historia corsa. Algo más allá, las Islas Sanguinarias son el contrapunto a lo urbanita, un archipiélago que, según se refleje el sol en él, se tiñe de rojo debido a las rocas de pórfiro que lo forman. El camino sigue hacia el sur, donde la belleza explota. Lascalas se tiñen de azules imposiblesen las que entregarse a un chapuzón. Ahí estánSan Giovanni o Roccapina, Saint Jean o d´Argent,pequeños y remotos edenes en los que empaparse de puro Mediterráneo antes de alcanzar otro de los emblemas corsos. Solo hace falta asomarse alBastión de l´Étendard,a 70 metros de altura, para contemplar cómo las olas rompen fervientemente contra las antiguas murallas de la fortaleza. También se otea, a lo lejos, la silueta de Cerdeña. Una vez más, Italia presente. La estampa emociona, haciendo que el esfuerzo de subir las escalinatas hasta la zona más antigua deBonifaciohaya merecido la pena. Fundada por Bonifacio II de Toscana en el 828, nos perdemos por sus calles empedradas para visitar laiglesia Sainte-Marie-Majeureo caminar por los senderos que llevan hasta los acantilados vecinos, desde donde admirar el lugar en todo su esplendor. Una parada en lacala de Santa Giuliaresulta la antesala ideal a una agradable velada en otro mítico rincón de la isla: Porto-Vecchio, referente del lujo corso, aguarda con su aura exclusiva y su puerto colmado de yates a que me sienta una parte más de la jet set europea. En la última etapa del viaje, el glamur da paso a lo terrenal. Toca conocer la cara interior de Córcega, que conquista por su naturaleza más sublime. La ruta está plagada de frondosos valles y cascadas semiescondidas, densos bosques de hayedos y pinos, pueblos rurales y montañas ocultas tras nubes que auguran algún que otro chaparrón. EnLevie, en Alta Rocca, nos detenemos en laCoutellerie du Lotus,donde llevan 40 años elaborando excepcionales cuchillos respetando la tradición de la forja artística. "Utilizamos hueso de cuerno de cabra que dejamos durante 24 horas en aceite de oliva para que, posteriormente, sea más fácil moldearlos. Con ellos hacemos los mangos de los cuchillos", narraPierre Yves Thomas,quien ha seguido el oficio de su padre y elabora artesanalmente este tipo de piezas. Tras seguir el camino, es en Corte, con su ambiente universitario y su ciudadela del siglo XV, donde finaliza la aventura. No sin antes, eso sí, adentrarse en elvalle de Restonica,cuya carretera aferrada al desfiladero, entre paredes rocosas y el imponente río, brinda una experiencia de lo más adrenalínica. Qué mejor manera de despedirme de este paraíso, que abrumada por su mayor tesoro natural. ElHôtel Santa Maria(hotel-santa-maria.com), en la preciosa villa de Saint-Florent, es un coqueto alojamiento de tres estrellas con balcones y vistas alpuebloo al mar. Sus 30 acogedoras, pero modestas, habitaciones son la base perfecta para explorar Cap Corse. Aunque, para vistas, las que se gozan desde elHotel Capo Rosso(caporosso.com), que permite dormir plácidamente con los agrestes acantilados del Golfo de Porto, Patrimonio de la Humanidad, vigilando en la distancia. A un salto de lasIslas Sanguinarias, a las afueras de Ajaccio, el modernoHotel Cala di Sole(caladisole.fr) está construido a pie de mar y goza de unas puestas de sol espectaculares. En la lujosa Porto Vecchio, elHotel Costa Salina(hotelcostasalina.com) es la opción ideal para descansar tras días de mar y playa.