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BRIEFS

August 2, 2012

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Smouldering MSC Flaminia awaits clearance 100 miles off UK shores Japan's big three narrow losses with stronger rates and more volume Top Hamburg port operator trims 2012 earnings forecast amid Euro gloom New South Wales seeks to privatise Port Kembla and Port Botany in 2012 CMA CGM adds two calls to Brazil Express on South America-Caribbean trade Hebei's port container throughput expected to hit 800,000 TEU in 2012 Panalpina consolidated quarterly profit off 46pc to US$17.7 million Port of Los Angeles seeks firm to redo waterfront section as retail zone Tanzanian textile sector said unhurt by flood imported second-hand clothes UPS takeover target TNT Express reports 67pc rise in quarterly profit Nippon Cargo Airlines to test costly biofuel on its new B747-8 Freighter Chongqing offers 3,500 tonnes weekly air cargo capacity in first half

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AUGUST 1, 2012
BAF cuts, not supply & demand, seen responsible for declining freight rates BCHAA team apprise former President of Association's history & activities ICS seeks crucial changes to IMO ballast water regime in effort to avoid chaos APSEZ Q1 net up 64 pc Cargo growth at Indian ports slows in 2011-12; capacity constraints & structural issues undermine favourable growth potential: ICRA Govt to hold quarterly reviews to fast-track projects at key ports Royal Boskalis awarded contract for JN Port dredging project AAI seeks land for dedicated air cargo facility in Pune Jump in air freight rates drive cos to cheaper substitutes Banks urged to adopt e-document to help exporters RBI survey slashes growth to 6.5 pc in FY13

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Crowley unit fined $1.5 million in price fixing case Ferry funded by ONR is yet to enter service European Commission ends P&I Club investigation Ugland newbuild PSV to have innovative propulsion system More red ink at OSG

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Port of Coos Bay taps Wall as new chief operating officer Schnitzer Steel shareholders to receive stock dividend August 30 Customs officers track down stolen Egyptian artifacts Inchcape warns Typhoon Saola affecting Taiwan port operations Trucking group files comments regarding FMCSA safety program

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Greek boxship buying bonanza: a matter for speculation Is it fair to tar all of the players ordering new tonnage as opportunists? Is China a currency manipulator or scapegoat in US presidency race? If Romney makes good his pledge, shipping faces short-term disruption HHLA Altenwerder stays at top of its game After a decade in operation, the box terminal has fought hard to remain the most modern in the world Aegean orders up to six MR2s at Daesun Exclusive: Oil and shipping group said to have already financed firm quartet Boxship charter market endures slow week As summer lull hits market, ConTex falls 11 points in one month Royal Navy to the rescue Two warships protect stricken boxship after engine breakdown in Gulf of Aden Zero death toll for bulkers still elusive, Intercargo admits Fatalities last year at 38, as number of vessels lost rises sharply Obama sanctions buyers of Iranian crude Meanwhile, Russia moves against Iran port purchase Brussels closes its antitrust investigation into International Group IG still plans to make changes to IGA which are yet to be published US regulations drive demand spike for low-sulphur bunkers Impact of emissions control area is already factored into price OSG loss widens due to product tanker woes Company's $1.5bn unsecured revolving facility is fully drawn down US export drive advances as Freeport sells LNG to Japan More vessels required to ship US volumes Diana Containerships posts profit from expanded fleet Greek owner takes steep drop in rate to recharter unit coming off hire from CSAV Summer sniffles First-half results reveal which players have caught a cold and which need intensive care Pacific Basin posts net loss following ro-ro write-down But dry bulk specialist outperforms handysize sector and seeks new acquisitions A lighter shade of blue Pacific Basin bucks dry bulk sector's woes despite posting a half-year loss Larger ships underpin DP World volume growth Port operator adds capacity as Asia Pacific growth offsets sluggish demand in Europe BP opts to store crude on VLCC More time charter fixtures expected Indian government has not banned US-sanctioned Iranian ships Any problems are due to issues with insurance, says foreign ministry Cosco Corp posts 13% fall in second-quarter net profit Shipbuilding unit issues pessimistic forecast Charterers keep rate rises in check as ships outnumber demand 3:1 Summer expected to be a charterers market Standing firm Seaspan has been able to obtain finance from CDB due to its simple but solid business model Taiwan port to improve Guangxi links Bid by Taiwan International Port to boost connections between Kaohsiung and Fangcheng, Qinzhou and Beihai CDB confirmed as backer of Seaspan boxship order at Yangzijiang Policy bank provides $520m for seven vessels in deal that carries option for 18 more ships SinOceanic seeks salvation from China GCL-linked shareholder Sinindo increases its stake in firm Wrong direction Maersk losses are on Australia to China route, not the reverse

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Fresh US sanctions tied to Iran's shipping FRESH sanctions ordered by President Obama place yet more pressure on Iran's besieged tanker fleet Never mind, EC tells P&I THE EC said today it has dropped its concerns about P&I clubs after a two-year investigation Terracotta Gang busted POLICE reportedly seized a record half-tonne of drug contraband today in 3,200 terracotta pots being smuggled in containers through Sydney's Port Botany Japan vehicle sector growth brakes gently JAPAN'S vehicle makers continued to improve year on year production and exports in June, although the rate of progress slowed from that seen in early 2012 Pacific Basin bares losses PACIFIC Basin of Hong Kong today said it lost $196M during the first six months of this year, on revenues of $703M Capacity buoys Diana Containerships SIMEON Palios-led Diana Containerships today reported lower profits than expected, as weaker rates offset much higher capacity Western Canada bumper grain crop seen WESTERN Canada's growers are headed for their best harvest in years and should have more wheat and barley to export, the Canadian Wheat Board said today Death of Indian breaking seen in ruling A GREEN group predicted today that the Indian Supreme Court's 30 July ruling to permit the breaking of the former Exxon Valdez would also bar other ships from following the VLCC to India's recycling yards Indonesia mulls coal output flatline INDONESIA, the world's top steam coal exporter, might not raise year on year output because of falling prices Slow LPG trade seen LPG TRADERS told Fairplay today trade is expected to slow after SAUDI ARAMCO raised August contract prices Chinese ship repair reels CHINA'S ship repairers are feeling the global financial squeeze, according to the China Association of the National Shipbuilding Industry CSD outlines spending plans despite losses CHINA Shipping Development today said it will spend more than 12Bn yuan ($2Bn) in 2012-13, while receiving almost 60 new vessels Adani's profits jump 64% GAUTAM Adani-run Adani Ports & SEZ, which operates ports at Mundra and Dahej, today reported a 64% rise in net profits for its April-June quarter Boost seen for Malaysia's palm oil sector MOVES BY India and Malaysia to encourage crude palm oil shipments should mostly result in a boost of such exports from Malaysia, analysts have predicted LNG orderbook caught short? PLANNED imports of LNG from the US to Japan will require so much tonnage that the current orderbook of LNG carriers might be caught short, a shipping analyst said today

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AUGUST 1, 2012
NY-NJ Port Offers Incentives for Clean Ships The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey will pay ship operators incentives to lessen their environmental impact over... MSC to Hike Asia-US Cargo Rates Mediterranean Shipping Co. plans to raise freight rates Sept. 1 on all cargo originating in the Far East and Southeast... ILWU Clerical Workers, Employers Return to Bargaining Table Office clerical workers and waterfront employers in Los Angeles-Long Beach are scheduled to return to the bargaining table Wednesday in... Stricken MSC Ship Towed Farther From Land The fire-damaged container ship MSC Flaminia was towed to about 200 miles from the British coast while salvors waited for... Container Traffic Up 3 Percent at West Coast Ports West Coast ports recorded solid gains in container traffic in June, with imports up 4 percent over the same month... Portus Acquires Port Everglades Stevedore Portus Services LLC has acquired St. Johns Shipping, a private stevedore and terminal operator in Port Everglades, Fla., for an... Yusen Logistics Net Profit Nearly Triples Major Japanese international freight forwarder Yusen Logistics Co. said that its net profit surged 166.7 percent in the first quarter... EU Drops Marine Insurance Probe The European Union dropped a two-year investigation into marine insurance agreements between groups of shipowners after failing to find conclusive... DSV's Profit Up 5.9 Percent in Second Quarter DSV's core profit increased 5.9 percent in the second quarter from a year ago as the Danish logistics and freight... Trans-Pacific Carriers Secure Small Portion of Aug. 1 Rate Increase Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific increased by 3 percent this week, or $71 per 40-foot-equivalent container, indicating that... Con-way Profit Rises 42 Percent to $41.8 Million Trucking and logistics giant Con-way increased net profit 42 percent in the second quarter to $41.8 million as higher yield,... Economic Indicators Out of North Asia Remain Dim Economic indicators from North Asia continue to deteriorate as slowing Chinese growth, the Eurozone debt crisis and the bearish U.S.... DP World Container Traffic Up 7.5 Percent DP World's container traffic increased 7.5 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago as strong growth... APM Terminals to Build Terminal in Mexico APM Terminals has signed a 32-year concession contract to design, finance, build, operate and maintain a container terminal at Mexico's... Diana Containerships Reports $2.2 Million Profit Container ship owner-charterer Diana Containerships Inc. reported second quarter net income of $2.2 million, compared with a net loss of... Panalpina Expects Further Growth on Asia Trades Panalpina expects further growth on its intra-Asia and Asia-Latin America trades by air and sea in the coming months. ... Saudia Cargo Volume Surges 26 Percent Downbeat air freight markets didn't keep Saudia Cargo from posting gains in the first six months of the year, as... Port Nehru Terminal Hit by Crane Collapse A recent container crane collapse at India's Jawaharlal Nehru Container Terminal (Nhava Sheva Port) is wreaking havoc on berthing schedules...

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Why should cargo owners always suffer in silence? Crowley launches LCL service to Cartagena Jacksonville-headquartered Crowley Maritime Corporation has expanded the range of its LCL, air freight cargo and customs brokerage services for cargo moving out ... Savannah port boosts road and rail links The US East Coast Port of Savannah's landside links are to receive a boost as its new highway overpass that connects it to the southeast of the country is just ... 'Vital' HMT issue could be amended on back of FMC study US West Coast ports worried about the Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) causing US cargo to gateway via Canada will welcome the news that there is hope that this legislation ... Superpower India gets cut off More than half of the population of India suffered a complete power blackout yesterday after three electricity grids collapsed, bringing the country's transport ... Cronos renews its USD1.2 billion credit facility Hamilton, Bermuda-based Cronos Holding Company has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary CRX Intermodal Bermuda Ltd has renewed USD1.2 billion 'Warehouse Credit ... Chinese manufacturing still slowing According to the latest Purchasing Managers' Index [PMI] July manufacturing activity in China fell to the lowest level for eight months, sparking more fears of ... K+N starts LCL service for UK drinks industry Kuehne+Nagel (K+N), the Switzerland-based logistics group, is improving its range of services to wine importers in the UK by giving them more choice, hoping to ... DP World posts 'robust' H1 12 growth in throughput Led by its Asia Pacific and Indian Subcontinent region, the leading terminal operating company DP World, posted what according to executives of the group called ...

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AUGUST 1, 2012
COA still alive Bid branded 'unfair' Legal shield expands NAT's wild ride OSG under the cosh Overseas Shipholding Group's attempts to straight bat fears over its liquidity shortage have not been well received by the market. DCIX rebounds Diana Containerships is taking a huge pay cut on a new charter contract for one of its vessels. Fresh power for bulk? India's power outages this week may have left over 600m people in the dark - but it has offered a ray of light for the dry-cargo market. P&I cartel in the clear The European Commission has abandoned its high profile antitrust investigation into the International Group protection and indemnity clubs. Unlucky 13 for OSG Overseas Shipholding Group has shrugged off fears over a hole in its balance sheet as it turned in a 13th consecutive quarterly loss today. Seaspan in luck A Seaspan containership had a lucky escape after its engines failed in the piracy black-spot of the Gulf of Aden, the Royal Navy has revealed. Cosco faces squeeze Cosco Corp (Singapore) has seen its second quarter profit dip following a decline in income from its bulker wing. Pac Basin stained red Pacific Basin Shipping has plunged to a loss of almost $200m in the first six months of 2012. No STNG in the tail Scorpio Tankers received a ripple of applause on Wall Street yesterday as analysts and investors digested its fleet renewal plans and a stronger than expected second quarter numbers. Dry gap to close A gap between dry-cargo rates in the two basins will start to close from next year, ICAP believes. DP World sees volumes up Dubai port operator DP World has reported a 7.5% increase in volumes in the first six months of 2012. Inspectors board MISC ship A stricken MISC chemical tanker has cooled sufficiently to allow Malaysian authorities to board the vessel for inspection. Deutsche cuts China pair Deutsche Bank cut its target prices for COSCO Corp and Yangzijiang over concerns about the outlook for the Chinese shipbuilding sector.

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AUGUST 1, 2012
CORRECTION: Nordana's U.S. East Coast-West Africa service continues In today's AS Daily, it was misreported that Nordana dropped its U.S. East Coast-West Africa service. According to Bob Chick, president of Nordana USA, the service remains in operation. EU group cites unfair solar trade from China EU ProSun said Europe's solar industry is "being decimated by unfair competition from China leading to layoffs, and one major European solar bankruptcy every month," furthering warning the domestic industry will disappear. Truckers challenge to HOS regs gains support A coalition representing manufacturing, agricultural, retail, and transportation interests, jointly filed a friend of the court brief supporting the ATA's challenge to the hours of service rules handed down last year by the FMCSA. FMC reviews 12 OTI license applications Bogatch-Genossar named Zim America president Lea Bogatch-Genossar has been appointed president of Zim American Integrated Shipping Services, effective Aug. 6. She will replace Shaul Ramon, who finishes a three-year tenure. MSC raises Asia-to-U.S. container rates APMT signs 32-year Lazaro concession APM Terminals has signed a 32-year concession contract with the Port Authority of the Port of Lazaro Cardenas (APILAC) for the design, financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of a new container terminal at the port. Permira buys material handler Intelligrated Con-way reports higher 2Q profit Port of NY/NJ sees growth in container rail traffic Swissport selects SysAid for U.S. IT SPL gives free parts management software Tropical Shipping reports operating loss, volumes up AMI centralizes Spot Rates department 'K' Line latest to publish on-time performance stats Rail service improves as coal traffic declines Trailer Leasing Alliance starts operations Globe Express opens Jebel Ali complex Saddle Creek names Sizemore VP marketing WCT appoints Gayko general manager

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AUGUST 1, 2012
Oil climbs on back of biggest inventory drop in seven months 'The market is capped at about $90 a barrel at the moment. Prices will slowly gain as we whittle away at inventories,' says US trader. Bunker prices in Fujairah showing losses Middle East prices fall back following Europe's softer trend. Market softens across Europe Price rally runs out of steam after a week of steady gains. High sulphur gas oil cargo makes solo appearance Bids for the product should be made today, traders say. Exhaust add-on tackles soot and particulates Particulates emitted by small vessel's diesel engines are burnt off using heat from engine's exhaust. Software pinpoints 'best' ECA route Masters can use the software to work out most efficient route for their ships. GAC expands Middle East bunker team New appointments herald regional expansion. Mid week bunker prices mixed at key Asian ports Demand for bunker fuels was largely below average at key Asian ports on Wednesday. 'Solid earnings' for spot tankers as bunkers soften But seasonal pressure on rates returned in the latter part of Q2, says Capital Product Partners. North American ECA now in effect Ships operating off the coasts of United States and Canada now required to burn 1.00% sulphur fuel. MOL still in the red Losses at box ship unit lower due to cost reduction efforts including slow steaming. Fuel efficient vessels give 'competitive advantage' Tanker firm intends to build up to four additional fuel-efficient vessels as part of its effort to modernise fleet. Chinese 'eco' bulk carrier in successful trial voyage The Haichuan 3 is powered by a combination of LNG and diesel fuel. 'No further slick' from stricken MISC tanker Efforts underway to clean up shoreline affected by oil slick, says tanker operator.

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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

NEWS

Over two tons of cocaine seized in the port of Genoa

Genoa

Once placed on the market, the drug would have earned criminal organizations around 1.5 billion euros.

COMPANIES

Seatrade acquires strategic stake in JR Shipping

Harlingen

The Dutch company will continue to operate as an independent and autonomous organisation

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

PORTS

In 2025, Ningbo-Zhoushan confirmed its position as the world's leading port in terms of total cargo traffic.

Ningbo

Over 1.4 billion tons of cargo were moved. Approximately 43 million containers were transported.

PORTS

In 2025 the port of Ravenna recorded its new historical record for annual freight traffic

Ravenna

Never-before-seen volume of cargo handled in the fourth quarter alone

PORTS

The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.

Cagliari

Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros

PORTS

The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.

La Spezia

Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.

SHIPPING

In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%

Cairo

In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)

PORTS

ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam

Rotterdam/Zurich

They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.

Beijing

Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.

TRUCKING

Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.

Modena

Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.

TRUCKING

Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART

Genoa/Rome

Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?

COMPANIES

Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)

Milan/Trieste

The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million

NEWS

China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links

Beijing

Maneuvers near the main port areas

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%

Genoa

In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)

ASSOCIATIONS

On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann

Brussels

He is vice president and CEO of Contargo

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

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

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

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.

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

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

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

Piraeus

Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved

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

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.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again

Gioia Tauro

A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated

LAW

The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.

Rome/La Spezia

The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.

Noise

Schedule six rotations per week

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

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

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

(EnterpriseAM)

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

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