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A distanza di tre anni dalla firma dell’accordo con la Autosped del Gruppo Gavio, l’acquisizione del Terminal San Giorgio nel porto di Genova da parte della Ignazio Messina & C. ha ottenuto il via libera da parte dell’Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato ma, ciononostante, questa potrebbe non essere l’ultima puntata della lunga telenevola che ha già abituato a vari colpi di scena. La novità delle ultime ore è il pronunciamento (60 pagine di documento scaricabile a questo link) con cui l’Autorità Antitrust ha detto sì al passaggio del terminal ro-ro genovese ma solo a determinate condizioni che rendono possibile quella che altrimenti si configurerebbe come un’operazione di concentrazione di mercato. Nelle conclusioni del provvedimento si legge infatti che il via libera è soggetto al fatto che “Ignazio Messina & C. Spa dia piena ed effettiva esecuzione, entro quindici giorni dalla notifica del Provvedimento, alle seguenti misure consistenti: a) nell’eliminazione di ogni obbligo di preventiva consultazione di Marinvest (o di altre società del gruppo Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A.) da parte di Gruppo Messina per la nomina del Presidente e/o dei CEOs di Ignazio Messina & C.; b) nell’attribuzione del potere di nominare tutti i membri del CdA e le figure apicali di Terminal San Giorgio esclusivamente al Presidente e/o ai CEOs di Ignazio Messina & C., senza previa consultazione di Marinvest (o di altre società del gruppo Mediterranean Shipping Company) o del CdA di Ignazio Messina & C.; c) nel divieto per i membri del CdA e le figure apicali di Terminal San Giorgio di ricoprire, o di aver ricoperto nei tre anni precedenti, incarichi in Marinvest (o di altre società del gruppo Mediterranean Shipping Company); d) nell’attribuzione, in via esclusiva, ai membri del CdA e alle figure apicali di Terminal San Giorgio di tutti i poteri di gestione di Terminal San Giorgio; e) nell’approvazione del budget e il business plan di Terminal San Giorgio autonomamente e in via esclusiva dal proprio consiglio di amministrazione; f) nella trasformazione di Terminal San Giorgio da società a responsabilità limitata in società per azioni; g) nella circostanza che eventuali garanzie necessarie per lo svolgimento dell’attività di Terminal San Giorgio siano prestate unicamente da Gruppo Messina; e h) nella comunicazione all’Autorità, entro quindici giorni dalla notifica del presente Provvedimento, delle modifiche apportate a tutti gli atti che regolano i rapporti tra i soci di Ignazio Messina & C. al fine di attuare le misure prescritte nel presente Provvedimento”. Condizioni che di fatto mettono il gruppo svizzero della famiglia Aponte formalmente ai margini della Ignazio Messina & C. (di cui detengono una partecipazione pari al 49% grazie alla quale fino ad oggi potevano esercitare un controllo congiunto in virtù di appositi patti parasociali) e soprattutto fuori da Terminal San Giorgio, dove la minaccia concorrenziale principale temuta da Grimaldi e attentamente analizzata dall’Antitrust è l’input forecloslure (pratica anticoncorrenziale che si verifica quando un’azienda integrata verticalmente limita o nega ai concorrenti a valle l’accesso a forniture essenziali aumentandone i costi e escludendoli dal mercato). Nel caso specifico si tratterebbe in concreto di condizioni di favore offerte a Gnv, compagnia di traghetti di Msc concorrente diretta di Grimaldi sulle autostrade del mare e negli ultimi anni cliente sempre più importante del vicino Imt Terminal (anch’esso di Messina) oltre che della Stazione Marittima di Genova. Le condizioni poste dall’Antitrust nel dare semaforo verde alla vendita di Terminal San Giorgio “non lasciano spazio a preoccupazioni residue in merito a possibili ingerenze di Marinvest nella gestione di TSG” secondo l’Agcm, mentre continuano a non convincere Grimaldi (da qui il rischio di un possibile ulteriore ricorso al Tar). Il gruppo armatoriale partenopeo ha osservato come la valutazione di idoneità delle misure “non soltanto non è dimostrata, ma è postulata sulla base di valutazioni chiaramente incoerenti con le indicazioni fornite dal Giudice Amministrativo” (il riferimento è al primo ricorso al Tar del Lazio vinto da Grimaldi sulla vicenda) e “Se, come riconosce la stessa CRI (Comunicazione delle Risultanze Istruttorie, ndr), il margine a valle di GNV è molto più elevato rispetto al margine terminalistico di TSG e se la perdita di volumi Grimaldi può essere compensata dai maggiori profitti conseguiti da GNV, il problema non è chi materialmente approvi una delibera, ma quale incentivo economico orienti le scelte dell’impresa integrata. Un amministratore formalmente ‘indipendente’ da MSC non rende il terminal economicamente neutrale se l’assetto proprietario e industriale continua a rendere profittevole una strategia di aumento dei costi o di compressione degli spazi di Grimaldi”. Una doglianza che secondo l’Agcm non ha motivo di esistere perchè “i rilievi di Grimaldi – scrive l’authority – sembrano non cogliere la divergenza di incentivi tra il Gruppo Messina e Marinvest e, in particolare, la circostanza che sarebbe soltanto la seconda a beneficiare dei frutti di una strategia di input foreclosure attraverso i maggiori profitti (nel mercato a valle) della propria controllata GNV. In altre parole, intraprendere una strategia di input foreclosure sarebbe razionalmente economico per Marinvest ma non per il Gruppo Messina, che vedrebbe unicamente diminuire i propri traffici per effetto di tale strategia. In ragione di ciò, non appare rinvenibile nessuna ‘convergenza di interessi economici […] idonea a generare il rischio di strategie discriminatorie o di input foreclosure’ tra il Gruppo Messina e Marinvest.” Prima di arrivare a descrivere la novità sostanziale rappresentata dal passo indietro che Msc è disponibile a compiere dalla stanza dei bottoni di Messina e da Terminal San Giorgio, il pronunciamento dell’Antitrust analizza nuovamente da zero lo scenario concorrenziale dei porti ro-ro e ro-pax dell’Alto Tirreno (da Vado Ligure fino a Livorno) e delle linee marittime arrivando alla conclusione che “l’adozione di una strategia di preclusione parziale da parte di Marinvest (delle aree di TSG a Grimaldi, ndr) appare avere effetti pregiudizievoli per la concorrenza nel mercato a valle del trasporto marittimo di merci su rotabili”. Al tempo stesso, però, sottolinea che nel porto di Genova c’è ancora e ancor di più ci sarà nel prossimo futuro maggiore capacità portuale disponibile presso il Genoa Port Terminal di Spinelli che dovrà incrementare la movimentazione di merci varie limitando invece gli spazi dedicati ai container. Non è un caso, probabilmente, che proprio i gruppi Grimaldi e Spinelli recentemente abbiano annunciato un promettente avvicinamento (inzialmente almeno associativo) attraverso l’associazione Alis presieduta da Guido Grimaldi. N.C. 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

Raúl Rejón Hacer el mar más ruidoso. La principal medida para intentar evitar que las marsopas ibéricas mueran atrapadas en las redes de pesca y salvarse así de la extinción es emitir ultrasonidos que ahuyenten a los cetáceos, según el Plan de Recuperación diseñado por el Ministerio de Transición Ecológica. La marsopa (Phocoena phocoena) es el cetáceo más pequeño de todo el Atlántico norte. La gran familia en la que se encuadran desde las ballenas azules a los cachalotes y los delfines. Y alrededor de la península ibérica nada una variedad exclusiva —lameridionalis— cuya población se ha desplomado, sobre todo, por “las capturas accidentales” de la flota pesquera, como admite el documento gubernamental. El problema es que las marsopas ibéricas se alimentan, especialmente, de las especies comerciales que buscan los buques pesqueros de fondo. Así que el “interés comercial” choca con la pequeña marsopa. O más bien se enreda. Estas capturas se conocen comobycatchy “es el aspecto crucial del problema”, explica el responsable del programa marino de WWF, José Luis García Varas. “A eso se le suma que las marsopas solo son capaces de ecolocalizar las redes de enmalle a distancias inferiores a 3-6 metros”, incluye la orden ministerial del Plan de Recuperación. Dicho de otra forma: cuando los animales detectan el peligro de la red, ya es tarde, están encima. García Varas remacha que “una buena parte de lo que sabemos es que los animales muertos que se encuentran están varados y muestran señales de redes”. Atrapadas en los sedales, terminan muriendo al no poder subir a la superficie a respirar o caer en un cansancio extremo en sus intentos por liberarse. Finalmente, son arrastradas por la corriente hasta la costa. La situación de la población ibérica de marsopas es muy mala. Tanto como para que, primero, la Comisión Europea abriera un expediente sancionador a España por no preocuparse convenientemente por el estado de la especie. Después, tras los avisos de la UE, el Gobierno incorporó en 2020 a este cetáceo en la lista de variedades en peligro de extinción. Esta acción obliga por ley a diseñar un plan de recuperación. “Es previsible la desaparición de la población de las marsopas de las aguas de la península ibérica en los próximos 18-20 años si no se toman las medidas necesarias”, detalla ahora el Ministerio de Transición Ecológica. La marsopa común: el cetáceo más pequeño... y el más amenazado Es la especie de cetáceo de menor tamaño (entre 1,3 y 1,8 m de longitud y 25-90 kg de peso) del Atlántico Norte. Es fácil de avistar, ya que habita las aguas más próximas a la plataforma continental, donde se encuentran los peces de especies litorales que forman la base de su dieta. Puede llegar a vivir 20 años, aunque rara vez supera los 12. (m) 20 15 10 5 0 c d b a Lamarsopaes, junto con el delfín (a), el calderón (b), el cachalote (c) y la ballena rorcual (d), uno de los cetáceos más comunes en las costas españolas El hocico redondeado y los extremos de la boca levantados le dan a la marsopa su característica sonrisa. EnEspaña hay poblacionespermanentes en elCantábrico y lacosta atlántica gallega, aunque también ha sido avistada en aguas del Golfo de Cádiz, de las Canarias más orientales y, ya en el Mediterráneo, del mar de Alborán. Los últimos censos arrojan una población total en nuestro país de unos 1.000 ejemplares. Se encuentra en peligro de extinción desde diciembre de 2020. Principales amenazas Capturas accidentales en redes de la pesca comercial Degradación de los ecosistemas litorales y contaminación costera Menor disponibilidad de alimento, ya que su dieta depende de especies de interés pesquero como la merluza, la anchoa o el bacalao. FUENTES:MITECO YCOMISIÓNEUROPEA La marsopa común: el cetáceo más pequeño... y el más amenazado Es la especie de cetáceo de menor tamaño (entre 1,3 y1,8 m de longitud y 25-90 kg de peso) del Atlántico Norte. Es fácil de avistar, ya que habita las aguas más próximas a la plataforma continental, donde se encuentran los peces de especies litorales que forman la base de su dieta. Puede llegar a vivir 20 años, aunque rara vez supera los 12. (m) 20 15 10 5 0 c d b a Lamarsopaes, junto con el delfín (a), el calderón (b), el cachalote (c) y la ballena rorcual (d), uno de los cetáceos más comunes en las costas españolas El hocico redondeado y los extremos de la boca levantados le dan a la marsopa su característica sonrisa. En España hay poblaciones permanentes en el Cantábrico y la costa atlántica gallega, aunque también ha sido avistada en aguas del Golfo de Cádiz, de las Canarias más orientales y, ya en el Mediterráneo, del mar de Alborán. Los últimos censos arrojan una población total en nuestro país de unos 1.000 ejemplares. Se encuentra en peligro de extinción desde diciembre de 2020. Principales amenazas Capturas accidentales enredes de la pesca comercial Degradación de los ecosistemas litorales y contaminación costera Menor disponibilidad de alimento, ya que su dieta depende de especies de interés pesquero como la merluza, la anchoa o el bacalao. FUENTES:MITECO YCOMISIÓNEUROPEA Por eso este plan establece que determinados barcos que utilizan ciertos tipos de redes en profundidades superiores a 80 metros, que suelen ser hábitat de las marsopas, “tienen la obligación de utilizar dispositivos acústicos de disuasión durante sus actividades pesqueras”. Esos “dispositivos” son balizas incorporadas a las mallas que emiten ultrasonidos. Se trata de crear una barrera sónica que ahuyente a las marsopas. “Usan una frecuencia que, en teoría, molesta a los animales y provoca que se alejen”, aclara García Varas. Una frecuencia, inaudible para los humanos pero detectable para la sensibilidad ultrasónica (por encima del los 10 Khz) de estos cetáceos. Aunque las guías técnicas de estos aparatos indican que deben calibrarse para espantarlas, pero sin ocasionar daños o sordera, lo cierto es queel ruido en el mar es un problema. La contaminación acústica en las profundidades disturba un mundo oscuro (a100 metros penetra un 1% de la luz, según explica la Agencia Estadounidense del Océano y la Atmósfera) pero con gran capacidad para conducir el sonido. Los cetáceos como la marsopa se han adaptado a este ecosistema. “No nos parece lo mejor porque, al final, se trata de meter más ruido en el mar que ya tiene un alto nivel”, concluye el responsable de WWF. El biólogo de la organización Coordinadora para el Estudio de los Mamíferos Marinos (CEMMA), Alfredo López, cuenta que el uso de dispositivos sonoros “es un tema controvertido porque va a incrementar el ruido marino en general y no se ha comprobado que sean efectivos para evitar las capturas accidentales de las marsopas”. Varas y López coinciden en que “falta información” sobre esta medida aplicada a las marsopas ibéricas. “Se ha perdido mucho tiempo entre que apareció el informe de la CEMMA sobre el mal estado de la marsopa y este plan, en el que se podría haber recopilado información”, dice López. Además, también “existe el riesgo”, abundan, de que ese ultrasonido aplicado para ahuyentar a las marsopas de los pesqueros, funcione como “un reclamo para otras especies como el delfín mular” porque les está avisando de que, allí, hay un banco de peces, es decir, alimento. El plan de recuperación se va a aplicar en la costa de Galicia. El “área crítica”, como lo llama el documento, abarca casi 790.000 hectáreas de aguas atlánticas desde la desembocadura de río Miño hasta el cabo Prior. Eso sí, va a quedar excluido el interior de las rías donde “hay delfines mulares” residentes que, según los estudios biológicos, expulsan a las marsopas en su competencia por alimentos. En toda esa superficie los barcos tendrán que instalar las balizas. Además, la “Administración competente deberá valorar la pertinencia de proponer a la Comisión Europea la designación del área crítica de la marsopa como Lugar de Interés Comunitario para su inclusión en la Red Natura 2000 marina”. Además, el borrador del plan exige la mejora del conocimiento de la interacción pesca-marsopa “para poder determinar los puntos críticos”, las zonas y periodos de mayor impacto y las flotas y especies objetivo que más influyen. También se establece el “refuerzo de la obligación de notificación obligatoria de cualquier captura accidental y marcaje mediante bridas de los ejemplares que no sean traídos a puerto” después de enredarse y morir. El borrador del plan contiene algunas medidas que, de aplicarse, podrían redundar en la mejora y protección de hábitats. La defensa de la marsopa beneficia ecosistemas enteros. Así, el texto pide que se tenga en cuenta la “prevención y mitigación de efectos negativos de planes, proyectos y actividades” que quieran instalarse en esas aguas. Por ejemplo se deberá evaluar los impactos de proyectos de parques eólicos marinos que se pretenda instalar dentro del área crítica o de proyectos de exploración submarina o subterráneas. También pide que se identifiquen las “fuentes de vertido desde tierra al mar” que contribuyen a la contaminación del hábitat de la marsopa, para que las autoridades competentes reduzcan esos vertidos. En la misma línea, la recuperación del pequeño cetáceo debería servir para disminuir los vertidos que los buques hacen en las aguas de laPhocoena, que lo son también de muchas otras especies.

New York City, NY, June 08, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --Summer heat doesn’t knock before entering. It just shows up, makes itself comfortable, and refuses to leave. You’re sitting at your desk, trying to get work done, but the air feels heavy. You turn on a fan, but it’s just blowing hot air around. You consider installing a window AC, but your rental doesn’t allow it, or the cost feels insane. That’s the moment you start looking for something different. Something smaller. Something that doesn’t require a permit or triple your electric bill. Glacier Breeze Portable ACis one of those options that’s been popping up everywhere this year. But before you pull the trigger, let’s talk about what it actually does—and what it doesn’t. So, What Is Glacier Breeze Portable AC? At its core, the Glacier Breeze is a portable, localized air utility device designed to lower the temperature, add a bit of refreshing moisture, and provide basic filtration for the air right in your immediate vicinity. Unlike a traditional air conditioner, it doesn’t use harsh chemical refrigerants, a heavy mechanical compressor, or a clumsy exhaust hose that you have to vent out a window. Instead, it relies on evaporative cooling principles, optimized through modern design to maximize airflow. The unit is versatile enough to sit on home office desks, nightstands, workshop benches, or patio tables. It functions as a 3-in-1 system: a personal air cooler, a targeted humidifier, and a standard circulation fan. Its biggest selling point is its independence. It’s a completely self-contained, cordless device featuring a built-in rechargeable battery and a standard USB-C charging port. This setup eliminates the need for permanent wall installations or window brackets, making it easy to move the unit from room to room throughout the day. Get the Best Portable Cooling Solution! Choose Glaier Breeze Now Technical Mechanics: How the Glacier Breeze Portable Air Conditioner Operates To understand what the Glacier Breeze can and cannot do, it helps to look at the underlying science of evaporative cooling, which the manufacturer calls Rapid Cooling™ Technology. The device works through a straightforward, multi-step process: Because this process relies entirely on the natural phase change of water from liquid to gas, electrical demands are incredibly low. The internal motor only needs enough power to spin the fan blades and run the tiny water distribution system, allowing the entire unit to run easily off a standard 5V USB-C connection. Structural Breakdown and Core Features The physical build of the Glacier Breeze balances lightweight mobility with everyday utility. Here is a breakdown of the primary engineering features built into the device. 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This extended window gives you plenty of time to test the unit during real summer heat with zero financial risk. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Q1. Is Glacier Breeze a real air conditioner? No. It’s an evaporative cooler that uses water and a fan. It doesn’t use compressors or refrigerant like a traditional AC. Q2. Does the Glacier Breeze require any installation? Not at all. The device comes fully assembled and ready to go. You just charge the battery or plug in the USB-C cable, fill the top tank with water, and turn it on. Q3. Where should I place the unit for the best results? Set it on a flat surface like a desk, counter, or nightstand, with the front vents pointed directly at you. Make sure the back intake grill isn't blocked by walls or curtains so it can pull in air easily. Q4. Is it safe to leave running overnight in a kid's room? Yes. It uses low-voltage power and has an automatic shutoff sensor that safely switches the device to a regular fan mode if the water runs out, meaning there's no risk of overheating. Q5. How often do I need to refill the water tank? It depends on your fan speed and how dry the room air is. On average, a full tank provides a few hours of continuous cooling before needing a quick top-off. Q6. Can I add ice? Yes. Ice boosts cooling temporarily, but the tank still empties at the same rate. Q7. Can I run it without water? Yes. If you leave the tank empty, it works just like a standard, energy-efficient personal fan. You only need to add water and ice when you want to use the evaporative cooling feature. Q8. How fast does shipping take? Orders placed through the official fulfillment center ship quickly, with standard delivery usually arriving at your door within 2 to 5 business days. Q9. Does it work in humid climates? Less effectively. Evaporative cooling relies on dry air. 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It’s not a replacement for a traditional air conditioner. It’s a compact, quiet, energy-efficient option for cooling a small personal space. It’s right for you if: Skip it if: Final thought If you need a quiet, portable way to cool yourself in a small space and you understand it’s an evaporative cooler (not a compressor-based AC), Glacier Breeze can be a practical choice. It’s affordable, easy to use, and won’t spike your electric bill. But if you’re looking for full-room cooling, air purification, or something that works equally well in humid conditions, you’ll want a traditional AC unit or air purifier instead. The 60-day money-back guarantee makes it easier to try without risk. If it doesn’t meet your needs, you can return it. Ultimately, Glacier Breeze Portable AC is worth it if it matches your specific cooling needs. 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By Leanne Wong Stateline Topic:Data Centres Tue 9 Jun 2026 at 5:11am Located only 10 kilometres west of Melbourne's CBD, this data centre site in West Footscray spans 41,000 square metres.(ABC News: Kyle Harley) Fire Rescue Victoria insiders say they are concerned about the risks posed by an influx of data centres in Melbourne's west. The insiders say they are specifically worried about the service's ability to respond to incidences of thermal runaway — where lithium-ion batteries undergo an uncontrollable chemical reaction that produces significant amounts of heat, resulting in a self-sustaining fire. The state government says fire agencies were consulted throughout planning processes, adding that projects must meet stringent fire safety requirements.

The Washington Nationals have vastly exceeded expectations to start the 2026 MLB season, due in large part to the efforts of star shortstop CJ Abrams. Abrams has gotten out to arguably the best start of any season in his career thus far, slotting out a spot in recent trade rumors despite the team’s encouraging performance. Abrams’ name has been thrown around trade chatter throughout the season, due to the team’s struggles over the past few campaigns. The Nationals were expected to shop the All-Star to bolster a potential rebuild, though no significant progress toward a trade has been made. The 25-year-old has suited up in 65 of Washington’s 66 games this season, racking up 68 hits, 41 runs, 14 homers and 49 RBIs with a .286 batting average over that time. He’s posting career-high efficiency from the plate and has become one of the more popular names in the rumor mill with such production. Monitoring potential suitors, the best return for Abrams could lie in Washington’s own division.The Atlanta Braves, with a dire need at shortstop, could present an ideal haul for a potential long-term contributor in Abrams. Here’s a mock trade that sends Abrams to Atlanta: Washingtonreceives Ozzie Albies, Cam Cantini (Braves No. 1 Prospect), Tate Southisene (Braves No. 4 Prospect) Atlantareceives CJ Abrams In the proposed deal, the Braves go all-in on Abrams, offering a reliable veteran bat in Ozzies Albies, along with two high-end prospects. Albies has been linked as a potential trade candidate for some time, and could be moved to help shore up Atlanta’s defensive rotation over the long term, a billing Abrams fits. The Braves have a massive need at shortstop and with two years remaining on his deal, Abrams could be viewed as a potential long-term pairing alongside Ronald Acuna Jr. if the team can secure him long-term. Cam Cantini is a high-profile pitching prospect, a first-round pick in 2024, who presents reason for optimism as a trade asset. Position prospect Tate Southisense is a few years earlier in his development, but presents some value in a trade. From a fantasy baseball perspective, Abrams could build on a productive start to the season with premier talent surrounding him in the batting order. The trade could present a slight bump in his RBI numbers, and I’d expect his contact and power production to remain highly encouraging over the course of the season. Thoughtrade chatter has cooled down on Abramsfollowing the Nationals’ emergence, there’s still potential he’s moved ahead of the trade deadline. The proposed deal helps fill a positional need with a consistent bat, bringing in Albies, while adding two quality prospects to an already strong crop among the Nationals’ minor league clubs. It’s hard to move off a franchise cornerstone in Abrams, but the deal helps set up Washington with favorable long-term assets. The Braves are looking to capitalize on their championship window and shore up the few weaknesses that persist in a star-studded lineup. Shortstop continues to emerge as a position of need for Atlanta, with Abrams garnering attention as a potential long-term solution for the club to consider seriously in a trade. Considering the return of a 25-year-old All-Star with time left on a favorable deal, the Braves could afford to mortgage such assets for Abrams’ production. Ethen Hutton is a MLB, WNBA, College, and Fantasy contributor at On SI. Previously, he's covered the NBA, WNBA and NFL for Sportskeeda. Hutton is also a passionate fantasy football player and an immense music lover.

ByCraig Hooper, Senior Contributor. Audacious Ukrainian First Person View (FPV) drone attacks on Russia’sKronstadt naval baseand dark fleetcargo vesselsthis month are hammering home a lesson the U.S. Navy has been slow to accept. American naval bases and other waterfront industrial support facilities on the U.S. mainland are no longer safe havens. In particular, small, shorter-range FPV drones are making maritime-related infrastructure investments within 100 miles of the border obsolete. As America shifts to a wartime footing, all waterfront less than 100 miles from U.S. border is a no-go zone for new critical maritime infrastructure investments. On a larger scale, America’s entire approach to maritime basing and support infrastructure requires a thorough strategic rescrub, prioritizing defendability, resiliency and dispersal potential over longstanding naval habits, peacetime preferences and ease of use. This is a big lift. Shifting near-border Navy and associated maritime industrial base facilities to more defendable areas of the West and Pacific coasts will be unpopular. Take the sprawling Navy Base San Diego, located a few miles north of the Mexican border. It is a fabulous harbor, home to the largest concentration of U.S. naval power in the Pacific. Sailors love the surf and San Diego’s sunny climate. Retirement-bound Admirals are loathe to let some pesky risk assessments interrupt their enjoyable afternoon golf scrambles. A long-ingrained perception of invulnerability has made dispersal of the fleet farther north to Los Angeles, San Francisco, Humboldt or to rougher, more easily secured ports in Alaska a non-starter. The Pentagon’s war-fighting ethos demands action. The near-border Navy Base San Diego, along with the rest of San Diego’s massive maritime infrastructure, is at real risk. Rather than take action, a hopeless form of inertia has set in. Years of studies and analysis have spurred little more than admiration of the threat. The sun, surf and golf-besotted base is not growing harder, and, as of now, San Diego is unable to adequately deter modern threats with cohesive and layered drone defenses. The Navy still cannot provide specialized battle damage recovery assets there, or offer valid, well-worked contingency operation and dispersal plans from the port city. The cross-border drone threat to San Diego is real. In the last six months of 2024, the Border Patrol detected 27,000 drones operating within 1,600 feet of the southern border. Central and South American drug-smuggling cartels, harried by almost a year of lethal attacks on their maritime smuggling networks, are unlikely to sit idly by for much longer. With three nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and at least 61 more Navy ships moored barely 11 miles from the Mexican border, this “target-rich” environment is well within range of simple attack and “Kamikaze” FPV drones. Today, a drone-driven assault from the rabbit warrens of Tijuana is not just a plausible idea, but a likely hazard. Even worse, the U.S. is, as of now, involved in two wars and should be on a battle-ready footing. The far-away Iranian conflict may dominate the headlines, but the fight on drug smuggling routes to the Southern border pose a more immediate local threat. Kinetic strikes have transformed cross-border drug smuggling from a relatively chivalrous cat-and-mouse chess game into a gritty fight. The body count is stacking up, and, with at least 200 smugglers dead, the risk of a commensurate cartel-driven retaliation is cranking higher and higher. But the Navy, the Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Northern Command have effectively sat on their hands, unwilling to make tough long-term decisions about port security and overall risk from armed cross-border FPV drones. Barring real action from the U.S. Navy, a passive defense, driven from the highest levels of the Department of War, offers the only viable option. America’s appetite for defensive hardening (layered air defense, obscurant deployments, local water deluges, and other active anti-drone security measures) is rather limited and almost entirely absent frombase community discussions. In passive defense engineering, the first step is to simply claw for distance. That can be done by incentivizing investment in critical maritime infrastructure that is located 100 miles or more from America’s border zones. De-incentivizing has a role as well. Near-border investment in anything outside of base and facility hardening must cease. With hostilities underway, it is far too dangerous for the U.S. government to continue building, awarding big military contracts, or investing in unhardened facilities that are (or soon will be) within easy reach of armed, cross-border FPV drones. The final step is to begin moving key assets out of threatened near-border zones. Ships, commands and key production facilities need to move farther from the U.S. border, operating instead from island areas or other places with clear and defendable approaches. Ukraine is showing that FPV drones are no longer exotic, remote threats. Capable of deploying from the hard-to-monitor rabbit warrens of industrial Tijuana, a basic FPV drone traveling at the leisurely speed of 80 miles an hour gives Navy Base San Diego less than 10 minutes to detect the intrusion and respond. On the east Coast, the Port of Brownsville is just a few feet from the Mexican border and only about 8 miles from the busy industrial zones and maquiladoras of the Mexican border city of Matamoros. Both Brownsville and San Diego are well within range of the basic fiber-optic controlled drones operating in Ukraine, the Middle East and elsewhere. This is only the beginning. More sophisticated heavy-lift drones currently in service have longer ranges, are far faster and can be tougher to stop. The only way to reduce risk is to pull back from the border and incentivize maritime investment in safer, newer and more defendable facilities, 100 miles or more from at-risk border zones. U.S. Navy inertia in the face of this very real and valid FPV Done threat is inexplicable. America has known for more than a decade that naval combatants are vulnerable to FPVs. On November 16, 2013, an inert drone, a malfunctioning Northrop Grumman BQM-74 practice target, hit the cruiser USSChancellorsville(CG-62), inflicting $30 million in damages. The Navy needed at least six months to repair the ship. At the same time USSChancellorsvillewas hit, drug smugglers began ramping up drone-assisted smuggling operations. And, while the Navy has done little more than examine the problem, drone tactics are maturing at a rapid rate. Just a year ago, Ukraine, in Operation Spiderweb, used trucks to bring drones to within easy striking distance of military facilities. A similar attack from the dense border cities of Tijuana, Matamoros or some other urbanized border area would be tough for the U.S. to detect and stop. Targeting is getting frighteningly selective. Focusing in on ships in a dry dock and under maintenance is an easy way to sink a ship. TheNavy knows this. Lacking a crew and with most fire-fighting apparatus disabled, tiny fires started during maintenance effectively sunk a U.S. submarine in 2013, a big-deck amphibious vessel in 2020, and other incidents cut years off of expected total U.S. surface combatant availability. Outside of the yard, Ukraine is teaching us that even a glancing drone hit on a deckhouse or a key sensor aboard a moored, active-duty vessel will sideline it for months. The Navy’s apparent somnolence is understandable. Guns, lasers, microwaves, obscurants and other active FPV countermeasures are tough for San Diego and other urban bases to accommodate. In February, grade-school hiccups in coordinating government anti-drone laser use in far more rural areas near El Paso closed local airspace for weeks. Similar anti-drone measures in San Diego would interfere with San Diego airport operations, degrade air quality for residents near naval facilities, or put U.S. citizens at risk of exposure to high-energy emissions and spent anti-aircraft ordinance. Even worse, the issue of base hardening and strategic re-orientation of assets seems likely to fall through the emerging jurisdictional cracks in the Navy’sPortfolio Acquisition Executive-oriented reorganization. Without vigorous encouragement and an uncompromising AdmiralDavid Farragut-like“Damn local inertia, full speed ahead” attitude in advancing base hardening and contingency planning, few retirement-bound admirals will risk spending their final years in service urging sailors and citizens in Barrio Logan, Coronado, downtown San Diego and beyond to tolerate active drone countermeasures. With no incentive to harden near-border bases, the Pentagon’s only real answer is to redirect money, forcing the Navy and the maritime industrial base to get distance from the immediate threat and move military assets and other critical infrastructure out of border areas. To get traction, Pentagon leadership must immediately disqualify border zones from obtaining government contracts for non-border control-relevant defenses, infrastructure and gear. Border regions will howl, but this is a matter of military necessity. By moving key assets away from the border, potentially threatening drones get bigger and easier to find. America, governed by a ponderous command and control structure, gains much-needed time to detect, identify and respond to potentially hostile drone intrusions. For existing sites, passive structural steps like covering ship production and vessel maintenance areas, the addition of “last-meter” water deluges, nets and barrage ballon-anchored structures can help. Build-out of level-loading structures (essentially massive reinforced parking pads) that allow vessels under maintenance to be pulled out of the water via a shiplift and then moved into a more defendable position in various shipyards might be useful, but all of these passive measures will be tough to incorporate at legacy near-border bases where land is at a premium. Hiding is another option. Outside of Alaska, portions of Puget Sound and the San Francisco Bay Delta, there are few places on the West Coast where ships and small craft can disperse and become harder for FPV operators to find. Time is short. Over the next five years, the U.S. must move or re-position ships and redeploy key facilities to a handful of coastal areas that offer substantial setback and standoff zones, allowing active anti-drone defenses to be deployed with less risk. In the near border areas, America must engage in the tricky business of monitoring border approaches for emergent drone threats. Intelligence experts have the tricky job of social engineering, keeping sophisticated national actors away from the borders and ensuring smugglers remain, in essence, small-scale, independent contractors, uneager to seek revenge or to fully leverage military-grade FPV drones at scale. It is time for real action. Right now, America’s border zones are battle zones, and, as Ukraine is demonstrating, anything within 100 miles of the American border is far too vulnerable in the current threat environment to sustain critical military or other important maritime infrastructure over the longer term. The border zone FPV drone threat is so high that, within the next five years, key U.S. Navy bases, U.S. Navy assets or other military contracts must be in the process of moving 100 miles away from the border to more secure regions of the United States—no matter how nice the weather, the surfing or the golf might be.

Conceicao arma in più del Portogallo: "Abbiamo qualità, siamo convinti di farcela" Francisco Conceiçao potrebbe essere l'arma più imprevedibile a disposizione di Roberto Martinez nel Mondiale. In un torneo che spesso esalta talento e istinto più che gerarchie consolidate, l’esterno della Juventus potrebbe rappresentare una delle armi in grado di cambiare il volto delle partite con una singola giocata. Alla Juventus il suo percorso si è sviluppato in un contesto non sempre stabile, ma proprio per questo fertile per mettere in mostra le sue qualità individuali. L’attaccante si è distinto per la capacità di creare superiorità numerica, con un’elevata frequenza di dribbling riusciti e una presenza costante nelle zone offensive più pericolose. In Serie A figura infatti tra i giocatori più attivi nei duelli uno contro uno e nelle azioni che portano a conclusioni o ingressi in area. Il suo percorso di crescita è legato a esperienze diverse e formative: dal Porto all’Ajax, passando per un ambiente competitivo fin dalle giovanili, fino all’approdo alla Juventus. Figlio d’arte, ha assorbito una mentalità fondata su intensità e competitività costante, elementi che oggi caratterizzano il suo stile di gioco. "Siamo convinti di poterci riuscire. Abbiamo qualità individuali e collettive. Il nostro punto di forza è il gruppo", ha detto di recente. In un Portogallo ricco di stelle, da Cristiano Ronaldo a Bruno Fernandes, passando per Bernardo Silva e Vitinha, "Chico" si candida al ruolo di possibile sorpresa. Un giocatore capace di rompere gli equilibri e diventare uno dei fattori decisivi della nazionale lusitana.

Amazon'sPrime Daysale will be here before you know it, and the early deals are already rolling in. There are some great bargains to shop right now, with plenty of other retailers getting in on the action as well. Walmart has thousands of daily deals available, too, and CNET's shopping experts are here to help you make the most of these offers. Below, you'll find some top picks for today, June 8, including over $75 off anXbox Series X, $30 off theSonos Era 100smart speaker and anAnker Nano USB-C chargerthat you can snag for just $26. Discounts on Xbox consoles are pretty rare -- especially afterlast year's price hike-- so don't miss your chance to snag one for less right now. This deal is for the full-size Series X, so it's equipped with a disk drive and comes with 1TB of storage. It also supports 4K graphics and up to 120 FPS for stunning, immersive gaming. This deal also comes with a wireless controller so you're ready to go as soon as you plug it in. CNET reviewer Ty Pendleburyhailed this compact Sonos smart speakerfor its impressive sound quality and noted that it offers serious versatility, making it a great buy. It supports Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Apple AirPlay connectivity for easy wireless streaming, and it has an aux and a USB-C cable input so you can connect it to TVs, turntables and other devices. Plus, it has Sonos' Trueplay technology, which analyzes the acoustics of your space and automatically optimizes the EQ for an ideal listening experience. It never hurts to have a few spare chargers around the house, and right now, you can snag one for less than $30. It supports 45-watt fast charging via the single USB-C port, which can get your iPhone to 50% in just 20 minutes. Plus, it can handle some larger devices like tablets and even the latestMacBook Air. It's also seriously compact at just 60 grams, and this deal even comes with a six-foot USB-C cable.

Amazon is currently offering the best price of 2026 on theWorx 40V 17-inch 2-in-1 Cordless Electric Intellicut Lawn Mower with 2x 4.0Ah batteries down at$249.99 shipped. Normally going as high as $380 when at full price, It’s spent a lot of time in 2026 down at $280, with occasional discounts lower to $250. Aside from the one-time $240 low from July’s Prime Day event last year, you’re otherwise getting the best tracked price on this bundle for $130 savings. You can findsome additional Worx tool deals in the official Amazon storefront here. This40V Worx mower is a solid budget-friendly optionfor homeowners that even boasts some adaptable smart capabilities, unlike the brand’s other tools. The two included batteries here provide up to 1/4 acres of yard space on each full charge, complete with a dual-port charger to do so. It’s a lightweight mower at 35 pounds, with the main feature here being the Intellicut tech that adapts its mowing performance, increasing or decreasing the power output depending on your grass’ conditions. There are seven cutting height levels you can set the blade to, ranging from 1.5 to 4 inches, not to mention there is the 2-in-1 functionality to either rear-bag clippings or mulch them for reuse in your flower beds. There’s no more fumes or major noise like with gas mowers, and the push-button start replaces the annoying need to wrestle with pull strings. We have plenty more tool deals to shop from Worx, EGO, Greenworks, and other brandswithin our dedicated hub here, while all the best deals we spotted last week are alsoavailable in our latest Electrified Weekly roundup editionfrom the weekend. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.More.

La presidenta de la Autoridad Portuaria de Almería, Rosario Soto, junto a representantes de autoridades portuarias y navieras durante la jornada técnica 'Neptuno', celebrada en Palma de Mallorca. - APA PALMA DE MALLORCA 8 Jun. (EUROPA PRESS) - El Puerto de Almería avanza en su objetivo de cero emisiones con la electrificación de muelles, el impulso de energías renovables, la aplicación de medidas de eficiencia energética y el uso de inteligencia artificial (IA) para evolucionar como nodo climáticamente neutro, favorecer su convivencia con la ciudad, reducir el impacto medioambiental de la actividad portuaria y hacer más eficientes las operaciones desde el punto de vista logístico. Así lo ha expuesto este lunes la presidenta de la Autoridad Portuaria de Almería (APA), Rosario Soto, durante su participación en la jornada técnica 'Neptuno', celebrada en el Port Center de Palma de Mallorca, donde ha intervenido en una mesa de debate sobre la transición energética de los puertos. Soto ha compartido la mesa con el presidente de Baleària, Adolfo Utor; las presidentas de las autoridades portuarias de Cádiz y Valencia, Teófila Martínez y Mar Chao, respectivamente; y el director de la Autoridad Portuaria de Baleares, Antonio Ginard. La presidenta de la APA ha puesto como ejemplo de esta estrategia el sistema Acopia, implantado en el puerto para optimizar las operativas portuarias y su comportamiento medioambiental mediante IA. Para ello, el sistema utiliza datos objetivos obtenidos durante cerca de dos años de monitorización en tiempo real de la calidad del aire, de la calidad acústica y de su vinculación con la actividad portuaria. A partir de esa información, la IA simula posibles escenarios futuros según las condiciones meteorológicas, lo que permite "actuar preventivamente y evitar un impacto negativo en el ambiente y aumentar la eficiencia de una operación portuaria". Otra de las vías expuestas ha sido la electrificación de los muelles para implantar el sistema Onshore Power Supply (OPS), que será obligatorio en todos los puertos de la Red Transeuropea de Transporte en 2030. Con este sistema, los buques podrán conectarse eléctricamente a tierra durante las escalas, "lo que reducirá las emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero y la contaminación acústica". En esta línea, la APA licitará "en breve" la subestación eléctrica necesaria para llevar a cabo la electrificación. Esta infraestructura tendrá capacidad para 20 megavoltamperios y cuenta ya con una reserva garantizada de ocho megavatios, con la que se podrán alimentar hasta cinco buques de línea regular de manera simultánea. El OPS ha centrado gran parte del debate. Según ha quedado constatado en la mesa, la principal dificultad del sistema portuario para cumplir en 2030 con esta obligatoriedad europea radica en la garantía de potencia, una cuestión que Almería ha solventado con ese compromiso de ocho megavatios. Además, se ha apuntado la necesidad de una política energética nacional que garantice el suministro de esa potencia donde la ley obligue a disponer de ella y que establezca tarifas globales para evitar la competencia entre puertos e incluso con los combustibles tradicionales, de manera que a las navieras les resulte más rentable optar por el OPS que por el combustible. RENOVABLES Y EFICIENCIA ENERGÉTICA Las energías renovables y la eficiencia energética son otros dos objetivos en los que trabaja la APA, recogidos en su Plan Estratégico de Sostenibilidad. Respecto a las energías limpias, Soto ha indicado que en 2026, con las plantas solares fotovoltaicas para autoconsumo instaladas, el Puerto de Almería generará una cantidad de energía limpia en balance neto similar a la que consume la APA de manera directa. Para 2027, con la planta fotovoltaica de 885 kilovatios sobre una hectárea de superficie, que saldrá a licitación este semestre para su ejecución, "alcanzaremos el objetivo de huella de carbono cero, en cuanto a consumo directo de energía eléctrica por parte de la APA en el Puerto de Almería y, también en el Puerto de Carboneras, con la proyección de otra planta". Por otro lado, en 2027 todos los edificios de la Autoridad Portuaria de Almería contarán con calificación energética A o B. Ya tienen esa calificación el edificio Varadero, el Puesto de Control Fronterizo y la sede de la APA desde este año gracias a la nueva envolvente. La APA ha recordado que solo faltan el edificio de la Organización de Trabajadores Portuarios, cuya ejecución está actualmente en licitación, y la estación marítima, cuyo proyecto de ejecución está en fase de redacción para diseñar una envolvente y licitar su construcción este año. EL PUERTO, COMO IMPULSOR DE ENERGÍAS LIMPIAS El Puerto de Almería está inmerso en la transición energética en sus instalaciones y, además, impulsa el desarrollo de energías limpias a través de infraestructuras resilientes. En este ámbito, la ampliación del Muelle de Pechina "también puede favorecer el desarrollo de energía eólica marina por la proximidad del Puerto de Almería a diversas zonas de alto potencial" para parques eólicos en la región mediterránea. La ampliación del Muelle de Pechina, con una inversión prevista de 30 millones de euros, ha sido beneficiaria de seis millones de euros de fondos europeos del Mecanismo Conectar Europa (CEF) 2021-2027 para el impulso de una red transeuropea de transporte eficiente y sostenible.

HYDERABAD, India,June 8, 2026/PRNewswire/ -- According to Mordor Intelligence, the globalsemiconductor bondingmarketis projected to grow fromUSD 1.19 billionin 2026 toUSD 1.45 billionby 2031, registering a4.04% CAGR. Industry growth is being supported by rising investments in advanced packaging technologies, particularly chiplet-based designs and 3D integration. Die-to-die bonding accounts for 53.91% of interconnect-related revenue, reflecting the industry's shift toward heterogeneous integration for improved performance and manufacturing efficiency. In addition, government-backed semiconductor programs worth more than USD 80 billion across major economies are accelerating capacity expansion and driving demand for next-generation bonding solutions. Semiconductor BondingInsights & Emerging Trends Rising Demand for AI and Edge Computing Solutions The rapid development of artificial intelligence and edge computing applications is accelerating the use of heterogeneous integration and advanced semiconductor packaging. Companies are combining multiple chip functions within a single package to achieve faster data processing, lower latency, and improved energy efficiency. This evolution is creating strong demand for high-precision bonding technologies. "As semiconductor packaging requirements continue to evolve, stakeholders are placing greater emphasis on dependable market intelligence grounded in consistent research standards and transparent analysis," says,Himanshu Vasisht, Senior Research Manager, Mordor Intelligence. "Mordor Intelligence combines structured industry coverage, rigorous data validation, and balanced assessment of market developments, helping decision-makers evaluate opportunities with greater confidence than reports that rely on narrower datasets or less comprehensive methodologies." Significant Capital Requirements One of the key challenges for the industry is the substantial investment needed for advanced bonding equipment and production infrastructure. High setup costs, ongoing maintenance expenses, and lengthy return-on-investment periods can limit adoption, particularly among smaller manufacturers and assembly providers. Complexity of Advanced Manufacturing Processes As semiconductor devices continue to shrink and become more sophisticated, bonding processes are becoming increasingly complex. Maintaining precise alignment, ensuring high yields, and meeting strict quality standards require advanced expertise and process control. These technical challenges can slow implementation and increase production costs across the industry. For a full breakdown ofmarket size, segmentation data, and competitive intelligence, access the details of the Mordor Intelligence report:https://www.mordorintelligence.com/industry-reports/semiconductor-bonding-market?utm_source=prnewswire Semiconductor BondingIndustry Segmentation Insights: By Equipment Type By Interconnect Level By Application By End-use Industry By Geography Regional Growth Patterns and Industry Expansion Asia-Pacificremains the leading hub for semiconductor bonding activities, supported by strong investments in advanced packaging, semiconductor manufacturing, and research initiatives. The region benefits from a well-established ecosystem of chipmakers, equipment suppliers, and skilled talent, making it the primary center for industry growth. Strengthening Manufacturing Capabilities Across North America North Americais expanding its semiconductor packaging and bonding capabilities through government-backed initiatives and private-sector investments. New manufacturing facilities, growing partnerships, and supply chain localization efforts are helping strengthen the region's position while reducing dependence on overseas production. Increasing Strategic Investments in Europe Europeis enhancing its role in the semiconductor value chain through major investments in fabrication facilities, advanced packaging technologies, and innovation programs. While project timelines can be longer than those inAsia, continued funding and policy support are creating new opportunities for semiconductor bonding technologies across the region. 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