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BRIEFS

September 22, 1998

Shipping Times

Shipping News

India may allow 100% foreign equity in ports
Govt also considering providing foreign exchange cover to potential investors
Container vessel, bulk carrier collide off S'pore
New Delhi to raise depreciation for shipping firms to 40%
Kuantan port expansion to proceed as planned

Air and Land Transport

Five major airlines confirm global alliance
BA, American, Canadian, Cathay, Qantas to start range of initiatives from next year
HK airport opening timed for handover anniversary
UAL chairman's chosen successor quits
China raises train speed limits

Features

EU seeks standardised boxes
European governments are struggling to harmonise standards for the containers used in different transport modes

Shipping Times

Shipping News

India may allow 100% foreign equity in ports
Govt also considering providing foreign exchange cover to potential investors
Container vessel, bulk carrier collide off S'pore
New Delhi to raise depreciation for shipping firms to 40%
Kuantan port expansion to proceed as planned

Air and Land Transport

Five major airlines confirm global alliance
BA, American, Canadian, Cathay, Qantas to start range of initiatives from next year
HK airport opening timed for handover anniversary
UAL chairman's chosen successor quits
China raises train speed limits

Features

EU seeks standardised boxes
European governments are struggling to harmonise standards for the containers used in different transport modes

Shipping Times

Shipping News

India may allow 100% foreign equity in ports
Govt also considering providing foreign exchange cover to potential investors
Container vessel, bulk carrier collide off S'pore
New Delhi to raise depreciation for shipping firms to 40%
Kuantan port expansion to proceed as planned

Air and Land Transport

Five major airlines confirm global alliance
BA, American, Canadian, Cathay, Qantas to start range of initiatives from next year
HK airport opening timed for handover anniversary
UAL chairman's chosen successor quits
China raises train speed limits

Features

EU seeks standardised boxes
European governments are struggling to harmonise standards for the containers used in different transport modes

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River Trade Terminal to start operation in October this year Hapag-Lloyd confident in face of EC fine ScanCir offers new block train service September for first re-aligned southbound sailing NOL executives agree to salary reductions MTU and China Southern build up joint venture Airbus Corporate Jetliner's new client Airbus Industrie makes US$12 bn of business at Farnborough

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SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
Ministers see no urgency in rail traffic liberalization Forwarders fear millennium bug Lufthansa Cargo first half profit Rotterdam conducts powerful lobby for freight airport

The Journal of Commerce

Home

FMC investigator wants speedy inquiry of Pacific rate increases
Getting the bulbs to bed on time
Shipping and trade communities bracing for Hurricane Georges
China criticizes 'unfair' beetle ban
Industry groups slap Clinton harbor tax plan
Slow movement of goods through ports is a fact of Russian life during crisis
COSCO responds to Congress' block of its bid to lease land at Long Beach
Southern Air cargo jet makes emergency landing in Miami
UPS Worldwide Logistics creates a dedicated wireless industry group
Deutsche Post and Global Mail form partnership in US
Jevic Transportation expands service to Cincinnati and Cleveland regions
Kenya ports authority braces for Africa Rail challenge
Mitsubishi adopts integrated logistics at its Brazilian truck plant

Transportation

Showdown in Texas: UP faces 2 challengers
BA, AA to join 3 carriers in new 'oneworld' alliance
Manila steps into airline-union dispute
Chunnel operator sees light at end of long financial tunnel
Puerto Rico braces for storm
JOC index up nearly 2 points for week

Maritime

Ocean carrier surcharges abusive, say North American, European, Asian shippers
Philippines starts inquiry into tragic ferry sinking
Taiwan urged to open ports
Commission starts to close shop
Port of Baltimore relishes its role as an auto shipping center

The Journal of Commerce

Home

FMC investigator wants speedy inquiry of Pacific rate increases
Getting the bulbs to bed on time
Shipping and trade communities bracing for Hurricane Georges
China criticizes 'unfair' beetle ban
Industry groups slap Clinton harbor tax plan
Slow movement of goods through ports is a fact of Russian life during crisis
COSCO responds to Congress' block of its bid to lease land at Long Beach
Southern Air cargo jet makes emergency landing in Miami
UPS Worldwide Logistics creates a dedicated wireless industry group
Deutsche Post and Global Mail form partnership in US
Jevic Transportation expands service to Cincinnati and Cleveland regions
Kenya ports authority braces for Africa Rail challenge
Mitsubishi adopts integrated logistics at its Brazilian truck plant

Transportation

Showdown in Texas: UP faces 2 challengers
BA, AA to join 3 carriers in new 'oneworld' alliance
Manila steps into airline-union dispute
Chunnel operator sees light at end of long financial tunnel
Puerto Rico braces for storm
JOC index up nearly 2 points for week

Maritime

Ocean carrier surcharges abusive, say North American, European, Asian shippers
Philippines starts inquiry into tragic ferry sinking
Taiwan urged to open ports
Commission starts to close shop
Port of Baltimore relishes its role as an auto shipping center

The Journal of Commerce

Home

FMC investigator wants speedy inquiry of Pacific rate increases
Getting the bulbs to bed on time
Shipping and trade communities bracing for Hurricane Georges
China criticizes 'unfair' beetle ban
Industry groups slap Clinton harbor tax plan
Slow movement of goods through ports is a fact of Russian life during crisis
COSCO responds to Congress' block of its bid to lease land at Long Beach
Southern Air cargo jet makes emergency landing in Miami
UPS Worldwide Logistics creates a dedicated wireless industry group
Deutsche Post and Global Mail form partnership in US
Jevic Transportation expands service to Cincinnati and Cleveland regions
Kenya ports authority braces for Africa Rail challenge
Mitsubishi adopts integrated logistics at its Brazilian truck plant

Transportation

Showdown in Texas: UP faces 2 challengers
BA, AA to join 3 carriers in new 'oneworld' alliance
Manila steps into airline-union dispute
Chunnel operator sees light at end of long financial tunnel
Puerto Rico braces for storm
JOC index up nearly 2 points for week

Maritime

Ocean carrier surcharges abusive, say North American, European, Asian shippers
Philippines starts inquiry into tragic ferry sinking
Taiwan urged to open ports
Commission starts to close shop
Port of Baltimore relishes its role as an auto shipping center

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ANERA Keeps 2-Digit Increase in September Cosco's New Box Terminal at L.B. Hits Snag

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La remodelación del aeropuerto de Zaragoza, a punto de licitarse Renfe aumenta en un 8,7 por ciento el transporte de vehículos nuevos El aeropuerto de Frankfurt acepta las normas antimonopolio de la UE *Maersk reestructura servicios y hubs* en el Lejano Oriente Irlanda proyecta la privatización de Air Lingus**

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Ships collide at Colombo Port Mark Fernandes re-elected BCHAA President Hindi fortnight celebrated at JNPT NAFED to import onions E-Commerce ' a new synonym for international business Potential for food processing under utilised Railways to develop 30 large ICDs PSF, PFY exports hit: Dumping Gujarat awaits WB loan for ports safety plans Readymade garment exports rise Kalmar's largest order en route to Turkey IDFC retained to examine port privatisation Planners project 7 per cent GDP growth Gujarat groundnut estimates lowered

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Mercosur bridge project nears go-ahead date MERCOSUR's version of the Channel Tunnel could be given the go-ahead as early as November if approved by the Montevideo senate, according to one of the chief engineers. First half losses cut to $219m at Eurotunnel EUROTUNNEL has reduced its underlying first-half net losses to '130m ($218.8m) from '323m in the same period a year earlier. Half-year passenger shuttle traffic increased by 85%. Swedish shipping seeks silver lining in election SWEDEN's shipping industry is straining to isolate a few silver linings amid the overall confusion thrown up by Sunday's national election. It is hoped that the increase in parliamentary clout secured by the ex-communist Left Party and parties of the non-Socialist persuasion will, somehow, rub off on the industry's fortunes in the long run. Canada urges greater finance sector freedom A special task force set up by the Canadian government has recommended that banks and insurance companies should be allowed greater freedom to compete in each other's sectors. Tumen development scaled down A seven-year programme that once aimed to transform the remote Tumen River into the "Rotterdam of north-east Asia" has been dramatically scaled down. Transport links urged between Arctic regions Canadian foreign minister Lloyd Axworthy is calling for increased transportation links between the Arctic regions of the eight circumpolar nations and free trade between those regions. Delhi urges oil tender delay India's Ministry of Surface Transport has urged the petroleum ministry to postpone a tender by the Indian Oil Corporation for coastal transportation of clean petroleum products, including high-speed diesel, petrol and kerosene. Mass street protest in Kuala Lumpur Riot police guard a Kuala Lumpur courthouse as 7,000 protesters demanded the release of former finance minister Anwar Ibrahim who was due to be arraigned yesterday. Police fired water cannon and tear gas in an attempt to disperse them.

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SEPTEMBER 21, 1998
Frontline to raise nominal value of shares FRONTLINE has called its agm for October 19 with a proposal on the agenda to increase the nominal value of the shares. Seafarers slam Marina over ferry sinking THE Philippines' Maritime Industry Authority has been strongly criticised by seafarers following the sinking of the 13,734 grt ferry Princess of the Orient. Ferry survivors accuse crew of deserting them SURVIVORS of the Philippine ferry Princess of the Orient have alleged that the officers and crew deserted them as the ship sank. DANE to order trimaran passenger ferry GREEK ferry operator DANE Sea Lines has announced it will place a $55m order with the Australian shipbuilder Incat for the construction of a trimaran passenger ferry. Rammed containership sinks in Colombo A FEEDER containership, the 287 teu Leerort, sank in Colombo harbour on September 19 after it was rammed by 2,480 teu Zim Piraeus. Naviera Pinillos cuts losses dramatically SPANISH container line Naviera Pinillos reported a loss of Ptas32.9m ($230,000) on revenues of Ptas4bn for the first half of 1998, much improved on last year. Eurotunnel in profit from debt shake up EUROTUNNEL, the Channel tunnel operator, has reported a surge in traffic and an improve-ment in net profit, thanks to debt restructuring. Italian owners still in bidding for SNAM tankers THREE Italian owners remain in the bidding for four tankers put on the market by Italian owner SNAM last April. Indian government to divest SCI shares INDIA'S government is to reduce its equity in Shipping Corp of India (SCI) to 51 per cent of the total shareholding. Another collision off Singapore ANOTHER collision has taken place in Singapore waters, this time involving a container feeder vessel and a bulkcarrier. Escort tug controversy continues A PLAN by the Washington State Department of Ecology (DOE) to station a rescue tug near the entrance to the Strait of Juan de Fuca is being opposed. Australian port productivity soars PRODUCTIVITY is said to have greatly improved under new labour structures at Australian ports operated by the Patrick stevedoring company. Malta Shipbuilding struggles after accounts frozen MALTA Shipbuilding is struggling to stay open as its bank accounts were frozen. Grain majors back CN take-over of Illinois Central GRAIN companies have come out in support of Canadian National Railway's proposed take-over of the Illinois Central Railroad because the deal could provide better port access. Groupe Bourbon enters Paris stock exchange FRENCH shipowner Groupe Bourbon is to enter the Second Market of the French stock exchange. Intertanko meets MPA over navigational safety INTERTANKO md Dagfinn Lunde met officials from Singapore's Maritime and Port Authority (MPA) on September 19 to discuss navigational safety issues. BV ejects ships as turnover grows BUREAU Veritas' has ejected 198 vessels so far this year, following 252 vessels last year for non-conformity with class rules, but turnover grows. 150 missing, believed drowned, as ferry sinks PHILIPPINE Coast Guard and Navy patrols continued to search for bodies today after the roro ferry Princess of the Orient sank on September 18 during Tropical Storm 'Vicki'.

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Caterpillar Logistics va créer un EDC à Bornem pour Toshiba Electronics La société de fabrication de semi-conducteurs Toshiba a confié sa logistique en Europe à la société américaine Caterpillar Logistics Services, basée à Zaventem. Celle-ci va créer pour la société japonaise un centre européen de distribution (EDC) à Bornem. C'est ce que nous a déclaré David Ecklund, vice-président de Caterpillar Logistics Europe, à l'occasion d'une visite à l'EDC qui a été construit pour Hyundai Motors à Lummen, dans le Limbourg belge. Cette plate-forme, exploitée pour le compte du constructeur automobile coréen, est en effet opérationnelle depuis peu. Elle sera officiellement inaugurée ce vendredi. UAL/AOGC assure un service retour sur Anvers Tout récemment, le service conjoint assuré par les armements nigérians Universal Africa Lines et AOGC, le transporteur vraquier national (1), s'est distingué à Anvers en y présentant un cargo multipurpose tween-decker, le m/v "Yola" de 6.400 t.dw, dont c'était la première escale et qui, en tant que quatrième unité, vient renforcer ledit service. En effet, la fréquence passe à trois départs par mois. GMT Shipping Line lance un service mixte sur le Nigeria Vers la fin du mois d'octobre, le jeune armement GMT Shipping Line Inc (UK) se manifestera pour la première fois à Anvers dans le cadre d'un nouveau service de ligne régulière mixte, donc axé sur le breakbulk et les containers, au départ de la Baltique et de l'Europe du Nord et en direct à destination du Nigeria, à savoir Lagos Apapa. Hambourg sera également directement concerné. Forte hausse des résultats semestriels d'Eurotunnel Les résultats financiers d'Eurotunnel ont été marqués par une forte hausse du bénéfice opérationnel, une baisse encourageante des pertes et un bénéfice net résultant d'un bénéfice exceptionnel généré par la restructuration financière. Dans un communiqué, Patrick Ponsolle, le président d'Eurotunnel, déclare qu'il s'attend à une hausse tant du trafic passagers que du trafic fret grâce à une augmentation de la capacité des navettes fret et à la création de corridors de fret européens, la promotion que mèneront les nouveaux exploitants d'Eurostar (RU) dans le but d'attirer de nouveaux clients et la création de la ligne à grande vitesse entre Londres et Folkestone.

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P&O Ports clears decks for change P&O Ports has moved a step closer to introducing changes in work practices on the waterfront by terminating existing, uncertified, enterprise agreements. This was confirmed yesterday by P&O Ports director, Australia and new Zealand, Andrew Burgess. Mr Burgess told DCN the Maritime Union of Australia was advised of the termination earlier this month and the agreements had since lapsed. He said this was pending the negotiation of new working arrangements which the stevedore wished to introduce in consultation with the union. Bridge money welcome but inadequate While on the one hand welcoming the coalition's commitment to provide $20 million towards a National Highway bridge upgrade program -- to pave the way for the introduction of the NRTC's proposed new truck "mass limits" regime -- industry and local government organisations have generally labelled it "woefully inadequate". On Friday, Federal Transport Minister Mark Vaile said the $20 million in commonwealth funding would act as a catalyst for negotiations with the states on their contributions to the bridge upgrade program designed to enable truck mass limits to be increased from 42.5 to 45.5 tonnes for trucks with "road friendly suspensions". 'Policies are off the track' Rail 2000 executive director of Mark Carter has roundly criticised the federal coalition and the ALP for displaying a lack of any real commitment to initiating the radical changes required by the industry after the 3 October election. He said the coalition's rail policy was still essentially based on its provision of $250 million in rail upgrade funding through the Australian Rail Track Corporation. "The only additional funding is $60 million and that's coming from the private sector and the States," Mr Carter said. Narrabeen inquiry under way An investigation was in progress in Sydney yesterday to determine the causes of a near disaster at Sydney Harbour at the weekend. The Manly ferry Narrabeen hit rocks off Middle Head while sailing through a narrow passage between the landmark and an exclusion zone which had been set up to test Olympic sailing arrangements. The incident occurred at about 4.30pm on Sunday when the vessel, capable of accommodating 1100 passengers, was sailing from Manly to Circular Quay with about 500 people on board. Cotton-packin' first for Brisbane Brisbane is set to become the only Australian port to pack cotton at the wharf with a deal signed between the Port of Brisbane Corporation and Island Packing and Storage to build three cotton storage sheds on Fisherman Islands. The sheds, to be located behind wharves 6 and 7, will provide a total of 12,000 square metres storage capacity and will be completed in time for the anticipated record cotton crop in 1999. "The fact that Fisherman Islands has been purpose built as an intermodal port complex gives us the advantage of having land immediately available directly adjacent to the wharf," Port of Brisbane Corporation chief executive officer Graham Mulligan said.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

CK Hutchison threatens legal action against APM Terminals if it takes over Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa

Hong Kong

The Chinese company warns that the continued operation of the airports depends solely on the actions of the Supreme Court and the Panamanian state.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri presents an industrial plan that foresees the doubling of the production capacity of military vessels in Italian shipyards

Milan

For civil production, a reallocation of volumes to Romanian shipyards and an expansion in Vietnam are planned.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Generative Bionics sign agreement to develop humanoid welding robots.

Trieste/Genoa

The first tests at the Sestri Ponente shipyard are scheduled for the end of this year

PORTS

Slight increase in annual freight traffic handled by Croatian ports

Zagreb

Sharp drop in dry bulk offset by increase in liquid cargoes and record containers

COMPANIES

The Grendi group expects to close 2025 with a record turnover of 158 million euros (+33%)

Genoa

Revenues increased by 10%, net of the effect of the acquisition of Dario Perioli.

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

SHIPPING

South Korean HMM's quarterly and annual performances were negative.

Seoul

In 2025 the container fleet transported 3.94 million TEUs (+3.2%)

LOGISTICS

Offer to acquire European express courier InPost

Amsterdam/Luxembourg

It was submitted by a consortium comprising Advent International (37%), FedEx (37%), A&R Investments (16%) and PPF Group (10%)

OFFSHORE

Transocean and Valaris sign merger agreement

Steinhausen/Hamilton

The new company will have a fleet of 73 offshore vessels, including 33 ultra-deepwater drillships

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the 2025 financial year with a 61% decline in operating profit.

Hamburg

Record loads transported by the fleet, growing by +8%.

TRANSPORTATION

FS establishes a company specializing in transport and infrastructure consultancy

London

The new company is based in London

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

SHIPPING

Maritime traffic in the Suez Canal fell by 3.4% last year.

Cairo

Growth of +9.0% in the fourth quarter alone. In December, transits increased by +13.1%.

SEAFARERS

The simplification law, rather than making things easier, complicates the lives of ship captains and burdens them with additional operational and legal responsibilities.

Genoa

LOGISTICS

BYD and Automar reach agreement for vehicle traffic through the port of Gioia Tauro.

Schiedam

The goal is to serve the central-southern Italian market.

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

SHIPPING

Maersk Group announces 15% ground-based job cuts

Copenhagen

The quarterly and annual financial results are impacted by the reduction in the value of maritime freight rates.

PORTS

In 2025, container traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure reached a historic record of almost three million TEUs

Genoa

Cruise passengers increased by 6.1%; ferry passengers decreased by 4.0%.

PORTS

Busan Port has again set its all-time record for annual container throughput.

Busan

Last year the total was 24.88 million TEUs (+2.0%)

PORTS

Panama Ports Company has initiated arbitration proceedings against the Republic of Panama

Panama

Extensive damage reported and state authorities' reluctance to respond to repeated requests for confrontation

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in Sardinia's ports grew by +3.0%

Cagliari

Slight decline in cruise passengers contained by the launch of home ports in Cagliari and Olbia

PORTS

Freight traffic in the port of Barcelona to remain stable in 2025

Barcelona

In the fourth quarter alone, 16.7 million tonnes were handled (+4.5%)

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd bring back India/Middle East-Mediterranean service via Suez

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ships transiting the Panama Canal increased by +14.1%

Panama

The ports of the Central American nation handled 9,915,357 containers (+3.6%)

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Tangier Med reached a record 11.1 million TEUs (+8.4%)

Anjra

New all-time high in total goods

PORTS

In 2025, Turkish ports handled a record traffic of 553.3 million tonnes of cargo (+4.0%)

Ankara

Container traffic in Italy reached a new all-time high of 678,715 TEUs (+9.8%). Ship traffic through the Bosphorus Strait declined.

PORTS

APM Terminals will take over the interim management of the Panamanian ports of Cristóbal and Balboa.

Panama

President Mulino urged Panama Ports Company to cooperate fully in view of this new phase

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

PORTS

New crop of historic records harvested by Chinese ports

Beijing

In 2025, maritime ports handled 11.63 billion tons of goods (+3.7%)

PORTS

PPC denounces the contradictory nature of the ruling by the Supreme Court of Justice of Panama with respect to the current legal framework

Balboa

The company does not exclude the possibility of resorting to national and international legal action

INDUSTRY

Lukoil signs agreement with US-based Carlyle to sell the Russian group's international assets

Fly

The transaction will need to be authorized by the U.S. Office of Foreign Assets Control.

PORTS

Panama's Supreme Court of Justice declares the law on the concession contract with the Panama Ports Company unconstitutional.

Panama

Last year, PPC port terminals handled 3.9 million containers

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean Cruises has ordered two new cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique with options for four more

Miami

New orders for ten new river vessels are planned. A record financial year.

PORTS

CMA CGM establishes a joint venture with Stonepeak to which it will contribute ten container terminals

New York/Los Angeles

The American company will own 75% and 25% of the shares, respectively. It will invest 2.4 billion dollars.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

German rail freight companies reject 37% increase in train path prices

Berlin

Die Güterbahnen urges the Minister of Transport to present the promised reform of the fare system

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix increases weekly rotations on the Duisburg-Milan railway line from six to ten

Milan

Two daily connections are made in each direction

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Zeebrugge decreased by -4.9%.

Antwerp

For the whole year the decline was -4.1%

CRUISES

Valletta Cruise Port records record annual cruise traffic

London

In 2025, there were 963 thousand passengers (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

Evergreen invests up to nearly $1.5 billion in the construction of 23 container ships

Taipei

Seven 5,900 TEU vessels have been ordered from Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding and 16 3,100 TEU vessels from CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding.

PORTS

In 2025, Spanish ports handled a record container traffic of almost 19 million TEUs

Madrid

New historic highs also for conventional goods and passengers

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

PORTS

First container transhipment operation in an Algerian port

Algiers

It happened on Sunday at the port of Djen Djen

TRUCKING

Truckers from Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and North Macedonia block borders

Belgrade

Week-long protest against the EU's new entry/exit system

NEWS

Resumption of attacks against ships in the Red Sea region threatened

Tehran

They would be implemented in response to an escalation of US and allied military actions in the region.

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

SHIPPING

New annual record for maritime traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore

Port Klang

Last year, for the first time, over 100,000 ships passed through

SEAFARERS

New record of sailors abandoned by shipowners

London

In 2025, 6,223 crew members from 410 ships were abandoned

PORTS

Two FMC commissioners call on the US government to take action against Canadian and Mexican ports

Washington

Enforcement of provision aimed at preventing freight carriers from evading the Harbor Maintenance Fee urged

PORTS

Annual container traffic handled by the port of Algeciras remains stable.

Algeciras

A 6.2% decrease in the weight of goods in containers was recorded

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The EU Commission authorizes Italy to provide financial support for rail operations in ports.

Rome

Incentives for a maximum total of 30 million euros over five years

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

SHIPPING

Shipping companies urge further incentives to speed up restoration of Suez Canal transits

Ismailia

The need to reduce insurance premiums for vessels transiting the Red Sea region was also highlighted.

PORTS

€3.1 million in unpaid regional maritime property fees recovered in Campanian ports

Naples

422 default notices to non-compliant dealers

PORTS

In November 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado dropped by -5.5%.

Genoa

The two airports recorded percentage variations of -7.5% and +0.6% respectively

SHIPPING

EU ETS: Interferry calls for a halt to the 100% charge for ferry emissions in 2026.

Victoria

The vast majority of the revenues from the maritime ETS - the association denounces - are diverted to the national budgets of the Member States.

SHIPPING

The new configuration of the Ocean Alliance service network confirms seven calls at Italian ports

Hong Kong/Taipei

Two at the port of Genoa, two at that of La Spezia and one stop each at the ports of Vado Ligure, Trieste and Salerno

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Marseille-Fos increased by +5%

Marseille

Cruise passengers grow by +7%

SHIPYARDS

AD Ports has acquired the Spanish shipyard Astilleros Balenciaga.

Abu Dhabi

Transaction worth 11.2 million euros

SHIPPING

CMA CGM reports three services on the route around the Cape of Good Hope

Marseille

The international scenario - explains the French company - is complex and uncertain

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports' terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

Growth of +6.2% over 2024

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +13.5%

Venice

An increase of +4.9% was recorded for the whole year

LOGISTICS

Buffer areas to decongest the North West logistics system

Genoa

The proposal is from Connect. Let's remember, Palenzona warns, that the Italian system depends on road haulage.

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

PORTS

In 2025, Russian ports handled 884.5 million tons of cargo (-0.4%)

St. Petersburg

In the fourth quarter alone, traffic was 231.1 million tonnes (+6%)

PORTS

The port of Civitavecchia has set a new annual cruise traffic record

Civitavecchia

A 5.4% increase in transit passengers. Disembarking and embarking passengers remained stable.

NEWS

A ship coming from Russia was seized in the port of Brindisi

Toasts

Alleged violation of sanctions against the Russian Federation

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix takes over railway operations in Area 6A of the Port of Antwerp.

Antwerp

New generation hybrid locomotives will be used

SHIPPING

Greek Shipowners' Association urges EU to take measures to protect ships and crews

Piraeus

CRUISES

Call for expressions of interest for the refurbishment and management of the cruise terminal at the Port of Gibraltar

Gibraltar

Applicants must be willing to fully finance the work

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

PIRACY

In 2025, acts of piracy against ships increased by +18%

Kuala Lumpur

A 43% decrease in accidents was recorded in the last quarter

FREIGHT TERMINALS

InRail to manage the Interporto Pordenone intermodal terminal for a year

Pordenone

Temporary solution in view of the establishment of a public-private company

SHIPYARDS

Turkey's Kuzey Star Shipyard to Build Shipyard in Syria's Tartous Port

Damascus

An investment of at least $190 million over five years is expected

PORTS

In 2025, cargo traffic in Ukrainian ports decreased by -15%

Kiev

Container traffic grows by 66%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by 5.7% last year.

Hong Kong

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.0%

PORTS

In 2025, PSA's port terminals handled record container traffic

Singapore

New peaks in volumes handled in Singapore and the group's overseas terminals

PORTS

Chinese CMPort's port terminals handled record container traffic last year

Hong Kong

The total was 151.5 million TEUs, an increase of +4.0% over 2024.

SHIPPING

COSCO orders 12 new 18,000-TEU and six 3,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Jiangnan Shipyard, China Shipbuilding Trading, and COSCO Shipping Heavy Industry win $2.7 billion in orders.

PORTS

The port of Trieste closed 2025 with a 0.7% growth in freight traffic thanks to the increase in crude oil prices.

Trieste

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

PORTS

The port of Gioia Tauro has once again set its container traffic record

Gioia Tauro

In 2025, the previous peak recorded the previous year will increase by +14%.

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

PORTS

Port of Singapore sets new all-time container throughput record

Singapore

The port confirms its position as the world's second largest container port

PORTS

The volume of cargo traffic in the port of Koper will remain unchanged in 2025.

Koper

Increase in containers and rolling stock. Decline in other types of cargo.

SHIPPING

Taiwan's Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL close 2025 with double-digit revenue declines

Taipei/Keelung

PIRACY

In 2025, piracy attacks against ships in Asia increased by +23%

Singapore

The severity of accidents has decreased

PORTS

The Democratic Party accuses the government of blocking investments in ports and placing the Port System Authorities under special administration.

Rome/Genoa

COMPANIES

Nova Marine Carriers, Bolten and Ership have acquired full control of VCK Port Logistics.

Lugano

Amsterdam has developed its only covered terminal capable of operating in all weather conditions.

SHIPPING

In the fourth quarter of 2025, revenues generated by OOCL's containership fleet decreased by -17.2%.

Hong Kong

Transported volumes increased by +0.8%

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

SHIPYARDS

TKMS submits non-binding offer to buy German Naval Yards

Kiel

The Kiel-based company builds naval vessels and luxury yachts

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti calls for more constant and timely reporting on the progress of work on Genoa's new breakwater.

Genoa

Croce: the international shipping market must be enabled to plan commercial and operational decisions in advance.

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster

PORTS

Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia

Casablanca

Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal

SHIPPING

South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.

Venice

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030

PORTS

In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)

Tirana

A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group

New York

It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk

PORTS

In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities

Brussels

PORTS

Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

LOGISTICS

DSV revenue and profits impacted by Schenker acquisition

Copenhagen

In 2025, turnover grew by +48.0%

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment

Helsinki

The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.

COMPANIES

Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning

Rijswijk

The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification

SHIPPING

Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.

Trieste

The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs

ACCIDENTS

In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop

Southampton/London

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.

Bari

Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal

SHIPPING

The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025

Washington

Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type

AVIATION

Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport

Schindellegi

A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028

PORTS

AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port

Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa

Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project

SEAFARERS

Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.

Rome

ASSOCIATIONS

Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia

PORTS

The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.

Ancona

The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders

SHIPPING

ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further

Singapore

The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable

INSTITUTIONS

Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.

Washington

His term will expire on June 30, 2028.

PORTS

Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025

Singapore

PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal

PORTS

The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA

Taranto

The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players

INDUSTRY

ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.

Zurich

Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors

LAW

In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million

Washington

The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation

COMPANIES

CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno

COMPANIES

Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine

Paris/London

The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector

SHIPPING

Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.

Gothenburg

They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos

SHIPPING

Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships

Shanghai

The order will include options for two additional vessels

UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded

SHIPPING

ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance

London

COMPANIES

Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May

Noise

Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.

PORTS

Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.

Ravenna

It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years

SHIPPING

Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.

Rome

This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.

Melzo

Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.

PORTS

The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.

The Silver

Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay

PORTS

In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%

Taranto

In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded

PORTS

Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%

Valencia

5,662,661 TEUs were handled

DEFENCE

Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience

INDUSTRY

New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems

Arlington

It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo

SAFETY & SECURITY

Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity

Brest/Brussels/Rome

The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.

Los Angeles

A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year

INDUSTRY

In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons

Trieste

The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026

YACHTING

Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.

Milan

Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed

PORTS

Haropa Port sets new container traffic record

Le Havre

Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%

MOURNING

Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.

Genoa

His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"

PORTS

Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg

Benschop

They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik

Mannheim

The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.

COMPANIES

A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos

Venice

The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina

PORTS

The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025

Long Beach

In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded

SHIPPING

HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels

Seoul

Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport

Padua

They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia

SHIPPING

Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines

Genoa

The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa

PORTS

MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata

Paris/Misurata

An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected

MARINAS

F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port

Milan

The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years

OFFSHORE

Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG

Geoje/San Donato Milanese

It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.

LOGISTICS

Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana

La Spezia

The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.

PORTS

The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.

Sokhna

It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals

SHIPPING

The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet

Genoa

It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.

SHIPPING

Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal

Copenhagen

The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast

COMPANIES

Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar

Genoa

The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.

SHIPPING

Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.

New York/Athens

The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger

SHIPPING

MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service

Geneva

The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February

INDUSTRY

De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.

Genoa

The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board

SHIPPING

CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno

Marseille

The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA

PORTS

Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer

Bari/Leipzig

Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines

PORTS

In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%

Genoa

Ferry passengers down 3.6%

SHIPPING

Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila

Naples

The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.

CRUISES

Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off

Nantes

It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.

COMPANIES

SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.

Montvale

The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment

LOGISTICS

Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.

La Spezia

PORTS

RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region

Genoa

Five-year contract with the OSCE

SHIPYARDS

Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity

Trieste

The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal

Rotterdam

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence

Ulm

However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.

PORTS

Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.

Livorno

The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters

OFFSHORE

Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link

Paris

Installation at -2,150 meters

PORTS

Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources

Madrid

Program with a total value of 212 million euros

INDUSTRY

CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership

Atella

Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.

FINANCING

Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.

Milan

The new ships will be delivered later this year

LOGISTICS

Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway

Fremantle

The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.

SAFETY & SECURITY

MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities

Rome

A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training

COMPANIES

V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord

London

The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.

Genoa

It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government

East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping

(EnterpriseAM)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

ACCIDENTS

Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa

Genoa

The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.

COMPANIES

COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel

Hamburg

Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital

PORTS

Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record

Columbus

Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM

COMPANIES

Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital

London

ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company

SHIPPING

The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry

Koror

Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%

Vienna

Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.

Rome

The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected

SHIPPING

Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.

Genoa

The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.

Rome

The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy

Trieste

Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st

Milan

FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras

ACCIDENTS

The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.

Port Moresby

No harm to people on board

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.

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