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Ryanair loses EU Court appeals against Italy’s COVID assistance to airlines

The General Court of the European Union dismissed on Wednesday appeals filed by Irish low-cost carrier?Ryanair?against a?Italian?state aid program approved to support airlines in the COVID epidemic. The court found that the scheme of aid consisting of the subsidies paid by Italy by airlines affected by 'COVID-19 crises was compliant with EU Law, insofar it did not violate the principle of nondiscrimination or the principles of freedom of providing'services and freedom of establishment. The budget airline brought the case because it wanted to cancel a 2020 aid scheme set up by Italy. It was intended to help airlines that are
Transportation

US container imports increased by 8% in June, despite higher fuel prices and tariffs
Japan's ispace offers ride-sharing to the Moon with SpaceX Starship

The Japanese ispace?moon transportation company said that it will?start a lower-cost lunar freight business using the Starship Heavy rocket and lander developed by SpaceX. Tokyo-based ispace said it has purchased a Starship with a capacity of?500 kg (1.102 lb), for $50 million. It will also build a lunar vehicle that can accommodate payloads that clients from around the world share their Starship ride to the moon. Hideari Kamiya, Executive Vice President of ispace, said that the new "lunar acces integrator" service provides moonbound "buses", and can complement its ongoing development dedicated lunar landers or "taxis" to the?surface of the moon.
North America

Poland pushes for NATO pipeline expansion to Eastern flank
Four oil and gas tanks turn back after vessel attacks from the Hormuz Strait

Ship-tracking data revealed that at least four oil and gas tanks had turned back after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz. This was due to renewed attacks on vessels in this critical waterway, which raised safety and security concerns. The?diversions' come after two tankers, a Qatari LNG tanker and one Saudi crude oil tanker, were damaged on Tuesday near the strait following reports that Iran had fired missiles into the waterway. This prompted maritime authorities to increase the threat level for transiting vessels from "moderate" to "severe." Data from analytics firms Kpler & LSEG revealed that the LNG tankers
Transport Infrastructure

Maguire: The next big thing in climate adaptation isn't going to be solar panels, but asphalt.

The latest heatwave in Europe was a painful reminder that climate change is not just about cutting emissions. Temperatures in western Europe soared to over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit). Roads buckled, rails warped, traffic signals malfunctioned, and transport operators implemented speed limits or cancelled services. According to the U.N. Economic Commission for Europe, transport infrastructure in the region is more exposed to thermal stress and deformation of rails as heat extremes increase. Since years, Europe’s infrastructure spending has been dominated?decarbonisation. Investors have focused on windmills, solar panels and electric vehicles. A?different story? of infrastructure is emerging as it
Sources say that China has lifted its fuel export restrictions for July.

Poland and Baltics look to protect energy assets after undersea cable cuts

The Baltic states are working with Poland to protect the energy facilities they need as they decouple their power grids from Russia, Lithuania's energy minister told Reuters, following damage to undersea cable televisions in the area. Polish and baltic state-run power grid operators are working on an arrangement to guarantee the smooth running of the decoupled system, and how to repair it if needed, Zygimantas Vaiciunas said in an interview...

Transport Infrastructure

Sources say that MBK Actis and Bain are bidding for KKR Central Tank Terminal.

MBK Partners Actis and Bain Capital are among the bidders of KKR's Central Tank Terminal - a Japanese liquid storing company. The deal could be worth over $600,000,000 including debt. One of the sources said that binding bids must be submitted by August. Sources spoke under condition of anonymity as the matter is private. KKR Capital and Bain Capital declined comment. Actis stated that it does not comment on speculation about deals. MBK or Central Tank Terminal didn't immediately?response to a comment request. Central Tank Terminal stores and?handles liquid goods, including oil products, chemicals and other cargoes, near major Japanese...

Chief Minister of Kerala, India says that MSC did not consult the state on its $1.4 billion port investment.

BENGALURU - The state's chief Minister said late Thursday that the MSC Group had not consulted Kerala about its $1.4 billion investment planned in Vizhinjam Port in partnership with Adani 'Ports' and 'Special Economic Area'. Adani Ports announced on Tuesday that MSC will acquire a 49 percent stake in the Vizhinjam port. This is expected to be 'the largest private foreign investment in India’s port infrastructure. The world's largest container shipping company, based in Switzerland, is?MSC. "I conveyed the State Government's strong resentment to the management of?Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd", Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan?stated?in a?post?on X. The...

BHP employees approve Pilbara Labour Deal, Unions Cite Persistent Concerns

Unions said on Friday that workers at BHP's South Flank iron ore operation and the?Mining Area C?iron ore operation in Western Australia voted for approval of a new labour agreement, but noted that many were still dissatisfied. The Combined BHP Ports Unions reported that 58% of workers voted for the agreement proposed by?the mining company, ending a series of negotiations about pay?and entitlements. Tim Day, WAIO Asset President at BHP said in an email that the agreement included a guaranteed 16% increase in pay?over a four-year period, as well as increases to site-based benefits and a payment scheme for delayed...

Sources say that Europe is targeting shadow fleet tankers using false Cameroon flags

According to documents and officials, Europe has taken more aggressive action against tankers that falsely use the Cameroon flag registry for transporting?Russian oil. This includes boarding vessels on sea. The EU has expanded its'mandate for Operation IRINI in the Mediterranean on June 8, allowing it to stop, board, detain and inspect suspected Russian "shadow fleet" ships. Moscow condemned the move. Russia has used these tankers to avoid sanctions, by sailing them under different flags to conceal their true ownership, cargo, and movements. Two European military sources claim that three tankers, the Nelsa and the Oneiroi, which were boarded by IRINI...

Sources say that refinery problems caused Russia's west oil exports to reach a record high in June.

Three?trade-and-industry sources? said on?Thursday that oil shipments from Russia’s western ports reached a record in 'June, and they are expected to continue at this level in 'July. This is because ongoing drone attacks against domestic refineries will force Moscow to increase crude exports. According to sources, exports from the Baltic port of Primorsk, Ust-Luga and the Black Sea Port of Novorossiysk amounted to nearly 3,000,000 barrels of oil per day in the month of June. The?sources stated that loadings will be close to 3,000,000 bpd in this month. They added that the capacity of the seaports limits the shipments and...

Eight monks are killed in Thailand when an 11-year old boy crashes his truck

Officials said that eight Buddhist monks died and more than 20 were injured after being struck by a pickup driven by an 11-year-old child while on a pilgrimage. Mukdahan Governor Vorayan Bunarat revealed at a press briefing that the victims were part a group consisting of 34 Buddhist monks, five lay people and a vehicle. They were on a pilgrimage from one temple in Mukdahan Province to another in neighbouring Ubon Ratchathani Province. Governor said that five monks died on the spot, and three others succumbed later to their injuries. 22 monks and 1 layperson were also injured, with four...

Passenger Transportation Services

US airline fuel costs rose by $3 billion to $1.5 billion in May

Fuel costs in the?U.S. Fuel costs for?U.S. In May 2025, airlines spent $3.62 Billion on fuel, compared to $6.66 Billion in the same month of this year. USDOT said that the cost of fuel per gallon in May was $4.09 - up $1.88 from May 2025. In recent weeks, jet fuel prices have dropped sharply as tensions between Iran and the United States eased. Fuel prices in April rose by 80%, to $6.5 billion. The price of jet fuel is?down by around 40% compared to their April highs, but the oil price rose on Tuesday more than 2% after reports...