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Hapag-Lloyd Launches Shefarer Program to Promote Women at Sea

HAMBURG, GermanyNew initiative aims to increase female representation in maritime careers, with at least 20% of new trainee intakes targeted for female cadets Hapag-Lloyd (ETR: HLAG) has launched its new Shefarer Program, a long-term initiative designed to sustainably increase the share of women working at sea and strengthen career opportunities for women across the maritime industry. […]

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New initiative aims to increase female representation in maritime careers, with at least 20% of new trainee intakes targeted for female cadets

Hapag-Lloyd (ETR: HLAG) has launched its new Shefarer Program, a long-term initiative designed to sustainably increase the share of women working at sea and strengthen career opportunities for women across the maritime industry.

Developed in cooperation with partners Jebsen PTC, Anglo-Eastern Ship Management (Germany) GmbH and Marlow Navigation Co. Ltd, the program introduces targeted measures to attract more women to maritime careers, support their professional development on board and improve visibility for women seafarers across Hapag-Lloyd’s fleet.

A central part of the Shefarer Program is the promotion of young talent. Hapag-Lloyd said that, going forward, at least 20% of new trainee intakes will be female cadets. The target will also apply to the company’s international crew pipeline, with a particular focus on young Filipino talent.

The program will also introduce selected Shefarer vessels, where several women seafarers will be deployed together across different ranks and functions. The goal is to ensure that women on board are seen as an integral part of the crew, whether serving as cadets, officers, engineers, oilers or captains.

In addition, Hapag-Lloyd is investing in separate changing rooms, showers and toilets on all newbuildings scheduled to enter service in the coming years, further improving working and living conditions for women at sea.

“With the Shefarer Program, we are creating concrete structures to help more women enter the maritime industry and build long-term careers at sea,” said Silke Lehmköster, Managing Director Fleet at Hapag-Lloyd. “Mixed crews strengthen communication, collaboration and mutual respect on board. Our goal is to increase the visibility of women at sea and to create more career opportunities for them across our fleet.”

Women currently represent 5.71% of Hapag-Lloyd’s crew. The company also has four women captains currently sailing for Hapag-Lloyd, representing 4.6% of its captains.

The Shefarer Program forms part of Hapag-Lloyd’s broader strategy to make maritime careers more attractive and visible while helping the industry attract qualified young talent for the future.

About Hapag-Lloyd

With a fleet of 302 modern container ships and a total transport capacity of 2.5 million TEU, Hapag-Lloyd is one of the world’s leading liner shipping companies. In the Liner Shipping segment, the company has 15,200 employees and 400 offices in 140 countries. Hapag-Lloyd has a container capacity of 3.6 million TEU, including one of the largest and most modern fleets of reefer containers. A total of 133 liner services worldwide provide fast and reliable connections between 600 ports on all continents.

In the Terminal & Infrastructure segment, Hapag-Lloyd has equity stakes in 24 marine terminals in Europe, Latin America, the United States, India and North Africa. The segment has 4,400 employees and provides complementary logistics services at selected locations in addition to terminal activities.

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Rialzi 4×4 Develops New Suspension Solutions for Panda and Off-Road Vehicles

PISTOIA, ITALYCompany highlights its long-term focus on lift kits, suspension systems, testing and Italian production

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Rialzi 4×4, a company specializing in lift kits, suspension systems, springs, reinforced shock absorbers and related components for the Fiat Panda and other off-road vehicles, is continuing its development of vehicle suspension solutions following more than three decades of experience with the Panda and off-road applications.

 

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The company’s history dates back to 1992, when its work began with a Panda used on wooded and difficult terrain. The vehicle’s limited ground clearance led to early experiments involving spacers and shock absorbers. Over time, the work expanded to springs, suspension systems and front-end components designed to address the demands of off-road use.

Team Rialzi 4×4 has been active since 1998. Since then, the company says its development process has combined design, experimentation, bench testing and testing in real-world conditions.

One milestone came in 2012 with the development of an adjustable, threaded and enlarged suspension system for different generations of the Panda. The company has subsequently developed additional solutions, including products for models such as the Jeep Renegade and Dacia Duster.

Developing the Potenza Adjustable Kit

One of Rialzi 4×4’s recent developments is the Potenza adjustable suspension kit. Development began in early 2024, with the product reaching the market in August 2026 after almost two years of design, experimentation and testing.

The system is designed to provide adjustments to vehicle height, compression and suspension stiffness, going beyond a conventional lift configuration.

According to the company, development of the Potenza kit included bench testing followed by testing on roads and demanding terrain. The product also draws on Rialzi 4×4’s experience preparing Panda vehicles for rallies and other competitive applications, where suspension setup can be adjusted according to different conditions.

Testing in Real-World Conditions

Rialzi 4×4 says research, experimentation and testing account for a significant portion of the work involved in developing its suspension and lift systems.

The company follows a development process that begins with design and technical testing before moving to real-world conditions. Some testing has been conducted on prepared Panda vehicles operating on demanding terrain, including routes in Sicily.

The company says the process is intended to evaluate factors beyond ground clearance, including suspension stiffness, component loads, suspension behavior and the overall response of a vehicle’s setup.

Rialzi 4×4 estimates that approximately 80% of the work involved in developing a new kit is connected to research, experimentation and testing.

Experience From Competition and Off-Road Use

Competition has also influenced the company’s technical development. Rialzi 4×4 identifies the Panda Raid and Marocco Challenge as environments where suspension systems and shock absorbers have been tested under demanding conditions.

According to the company’s experience, approximately 60% of the technical development of its products has been influenced by requirements arising from racing and rallying, while approximately 40% relates to non-competitive applications such as hunting, fishing, excursions and recreational off-roading.

 

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The company says experience gained in competition can subsequently inform solutions for drivers who use their vehicles on dirt roads, uneven surfaces, country tracks and other challenging terrain.

Focus on Italian Development and Production

Rialzi 4×4 also emphasizes product traceability, development and Italian production. The company says its products are developed through a process involving design, research, testing, quality controls and certification before reaching customers.

Its manufacturing approach focuses on products designed and developed in Italy, with the company identifying origin, experimentation, certification and warranties as factors that can be considered when selecting components for vehicle modifications.

Rialzi 4×4 is also working on a new suspension project for the latest generation of the Panda. According to the company, development of an air-lift suspension system has been underway for approximately nine months. The project introduces a pneumatic element into the suspension system and represents another stage in the company’s ongoing development of Panda-specific solutions.

From its initial experiments in the 1990s to its current work on adjustable and air-lift suspension technologies, Rialzi 4×4 continues to focus on developing suspension and lift solutions for the Panda and other vehicles used in off-road environments.

About Rialzi 4×4

Rialzi 4×4 specializes in the design and production of lift kits, suspension systems, springs, reinforced shock absorbers and related components for the Fiat Panda and other off-road vehicles. The company’s history began with Panda-focused experimentation in 1992, followed by the activity of Team Rialzi 4×4 from 1998. Its product development approach combines design, testing, real-world experimentation and Italian production.

Website: www.rialzi4x4.com

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Bruce Jones SEO Launches AI Visibility Strategy to Help Businesses Get Cited in ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and Other AI Search Engines

ATLANTA, GASEO consulting firm expands beyond traditional rankings to help clients show up in generative AI answers through GEO and AEO services

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SEO consulting firm expands beyond traditional rankings to help clients show up in generative AI answers through GEO and AEO services

ATLANTA, GA — Bruce Jones SEO, a search engine optimization consulting firm, today announced the expansion of its service offerings to include Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), helping businesses maintain visibility as more consumers turn to AI-powered tools such as ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, Gemini, Perplexity, and Grok to find products, services, and information.

The shift in how people search has changed the rules of online visibility. Instead of simply ranking on a results page, businesses now need to be cited as a trusted source inside AI-generated answers — a process that requires a different mix of technical SEO, structured data, and content strategy than traditional search optimization alone.

“Traditional SEO gets you clicks, but AI SEO and GEO get you recommended,” said Jovie Ranico, CEO of Bruce Jones SEO. “Search hasn’t gone away—it’s expanded. Businesses that only optimize for the old rules of Google are going to miss a growing share of how their customers are finding information. That’s why we’ve built out our AI SEO, GEO, and AEO services alongside the SEO fundamentals our clients already count on.”

Bruce Jones SEO’s expanded services include:

AI SEO — combining technical SEO, structured data, and topical authority so AI systems can accurately understand and represent a business
GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) — improving visibility in AI-generated answers and conversational search experiences, built on strong SEO fundamentals like crawlability, content quality, and authority
AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) — structuring content, FAQs, and business information to directly answer the questions people ask through voice assistants and AI search tools
The firm emphasizes that no legitimate SEO provider can guarantee placement in AI Overviews or AI chat tools, since these platforms control their citation decisions. Instead, Bruce Jones SEO focuses on strengthening the technical readiness, content quality, and authority signals that make a business more likely to be discovered and cited—while continuing to support the traditional local search, Google Business Profile, and website optimization work that remains the foundation of any visibility strategy.

Bruce Jones SEO works with businesses across a range of industries, including legal, healthcare, e-commerce, jewelry, nonprofit, and professional services, and has clients across the United States and internationally.

Businesses interested in a free AI visibility and SEO consultation can schedule one directly through Bruce Jones SEO’s website.

About Bruce Jones SEO

Bruce Jones SEO is a search engine optimization consulting firm led by CEO Jovie Ranico, an SEO consultant in her own right, with founder Bruce Jones continuing as an SEO expert and advisor. The firm operates primarily online, serving clients across the United States and internationally. Services include SEO audits, local search optimization, Google Business Profile management, structured data implementation, SEO content writing, and AI/GEO/AEO consulting. Bruce Jones also wrote a book on learning SEO fundamentals.

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James McManus Introduces Private Credit Accountability Initiative During The Frankie Boyer Show Appearance

Darien, ConnecticutThe Frankie Boyer Show
Developer Also Introduces the CPCA (The Center for Private Credit Accountability) and Discusses Concerns Surrounding Private Credit Lending

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Developer Also Introduces the CPCA (The Center for Private Credit Accountability) and Discusses Concerns Surrounding Private Credit Lending

Real estate developer James McManus recently appeared on The Frankie Boyer Show to discuss his ongoing financing dispute involving Fairbridge Asset Management and his experience with private credit lending.

During the interview, McManus detailed his perspective on the financing dispute, the impact it has had on his real estate development activities, and broader concerns he believes borrowers and developers can face when working with private lenders.

McManus also introduced the CPCA located in Harlem, NY, discussing the organization’s purpose and its efforts to address issues involving private credit and commercial lending.

The interview provides McManus with an opportunity to tell his side of the story while highlighting what he believes is a need for greater awareness and accountability within the private lending industry.

The Law Office of Andrew C. Laufer PLLC-Attorney Andrew Laufer – 917-648-3858

 

Interview Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tj6A6tpjnNU

 

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