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BRIEFS

February 3, 2012

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*Shipping News* Record bunker fuel charges sink shipping profits Record prices for ship fuel are compounding losses at freight companies already suffering from the worst January on record for transport rates. Asia dry bulk rates to remain low Rates for dry bulk carriers on key Asian freight routes are expected to hover near multi-year lows over the next week as an increase in trading activity fails to offset pressure from an ever expanding fleet, ship brokers said yesterday.

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Cosco announces wide range of rate hikes and surcharges on main trades Hanjin Shipping increases Asia-Europe rates US$700/TEU from March 1 WTO declares Chinese export restraints on raw materials violate trade rules Guangzhou's container volume increases 13.4pc in 2011 to 14.4 million TEU Ningbo port box volume doubles in 5 years, making it 4th biggest in China Costamare quarterly profit up 32.8pc to US$75, revenues rise 19pc MSC hopes to boost US export volumes with double call at Norfolk US pork export boom driven by Japanese railway commuter appetites Shandong Hi-Speed Group aims to be one of world's top 500 companies President Obama puts US Trade Representative into Commerce Department Maersk orders 40 giant containership compressors from Norway's Tamrotor Lithuania, Ukraine in talks to improve cargo transportation by Viking train Correction: APM Terminals erroneously referred to 'AP Moller Terminals' Bribery and sanctions panel to focus on directors' liability Feb 27 Qantas levies surcharges as high fuel costs and carbon taxes bite Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson airport posts low-growth, record-breaking year US Congress eases lithium battery air cargo shipment bill until 2015 Hactl's continuing roll-out of COSAC-Plus results in airline migration Dubai World Central International Airport gains Jebel Ali cargo boost

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'This is the year of opportunities for the shipping industry' ABG bags ' 500 cr. AHTS vessel order from SCI Allcargo Logistics, Tuticorin handles record 760 TEUs of LCL export consol boxes in 2011 Baltic Dry Index falls further World maritime heads to lead global industry dialogue at Asia Pacific Maritime 2012 India will not reduce oil imports from Iran despite US pressure: FM DP World box volume surges 10 pc in 2011 KPT achieves project cargo handling record HC rules against 'owner's risk' clause used by carriers Exports up 6.7 pc, imports surge 19.8 pc in Dec. Govt may allow 1 mt more sugar exports Govt may lower last fiscal's export figures

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Scheduled truck service from China to Kazakhstan AsstrA Associated Traffic AG has launched a new transport route from China to Kazakhstan via the Chorgos border post in western China. AsstrA, an international transport and logist... Tripartite agreement between CMA-CGM, CSCL and UASC on Asia-Middle East route With effect from today (2 February 2012), the French shipping company CMA CGM's CIMEX 1 service on the Asia-Middle East route will be operated jointly by CMA CGM, CSCL and UASC. Th... SNCF: more railfreight thanks to activities abroad The French national rail group SNCF generated a total turnover of EUR 32.6 billion in 2011, 7.2% more than in the preceding year. Every one of the SNCF group's divisions saw sales ... Trade in ECO region hindered by border crossings The mid-term results of the joint IRU-ECO regular monitoring of trucks / NELTI 3 were presented at the 173rd meeting of the Council of Permanent Representatives of the Economic Coo... Norbert Dentressangle with higher revenue in 2011 French transport and logistics service provider Norbert Dentressangle reported revenues of EUR 3.576 billion in 2011, a 26% increase over 2010. The transport segment consolidated i... Laurent Castaing is new general manager of STX France The STX France shipyard in Saint-Nazaire (France) has appointed Laurent Castaing as its new general manager. He succeeds Jacques Hardelay. Castaing already held various positions a... Toulouse boosts freight volumes The airport in the Airbus city Toulouse in southwest France noted an upsurge in all types of airfreight in 2011. Out of a total of 55,211 t of cargo (+5% more than in 2010), the mo... Delta Cargo first to enable GPS for air shippers across global network The US carrier Delta Air Lines has announced an exclusive marketing agreement with OnAsset Intelligence, a leading provider of machine-to-machine wireless asset tracking solutions,... Marseille fairly happy with 2011 At a recent press conference, the port of Marseille (France) announced that its 2011 throughput amounted to 88.2 million t (+3%). The port only handled 945,000 teu instead of the t... Prologis names new director for southern Europe The real estate developer Prologis has named Olivier Barge as its head project manager for southern Europe. In this position he will lead the company's teams in France, Italy and S... LAN's cargo revenues up 23% in 2011 Lan Airlines, one of Latin America's leading cargo carriers, has announced it consolidated financial results for 2011. Cargo revenues (USD1.576 billion) rose by 23.1%, driven by an... XL Airways: manager leaving after change of ownership Martin Greiffenhagen, the sole managing director of XL Airways Germany GmbH, is leaving the German charter airline on 29 February at his own request. The move comes after 100% of t... New CEO of Maersk Line picks executive management team Maersk Line has updated its organisation and set a new team of executive managers with a blend of experienced executives and newcomers. New to the management team - and Maersk Line... New rail service on the Portugal-Germany Route Starting tomorrow (3 February), DB Schenker is offering a new regular train service between Portugal and Germany. Trains for exporters from industry and trade will connect Por... Geneva Free Ports & Warehouses expanding Geneva Free Ports & Warehouses Ltd, a Geneva (Switzerland)-based entity that was founded as a bonded warehouse in 1888, is set to expand. In 2009, the service provider already ... Good Q4/2011 result for UPS UPS, the world's largest parcel service provider, boosted its financial Q4/2011 turnover to USD 14.17 billion, 6% more than the USD 13.42 billion posted in Q4/2010. The operating p...

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Costa Concordia tragedy hits Royal Caribbean bookings Crowley Maritime promotes Ayala Royal Caribbean picks Resolve Academy as simulator training provider International Shipholding reports fourth quarter results ThyssenKrupp closes sale of Blohm + Voss non-military operations

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Port of Anacortes cleanup project earns ASEC Silver Star Award Cargill partnership with CHS to boost PNW grain business Port of Tacoma schedules draft strategic plan open house Corps begins next phase of Port of Seattle munitions search Third building going up at Port of Bellingham development

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
China set to increase gas imports by 45% this year Extra cargoes set to boost LNG shipping rates US Navy buys Hawaii Superferry catamaran pair for $35m Six-year-old saga finally ends after MarAd cuts its losses Product tanker Caletta barely covers transatlantic operating costs Vessel glut in Europe as ballasters arrive will cap rates for voyages to the US Italy faces ship finance freeze Shipowners to feel squeeze as Italy banks shutdown lending Tankers hit as China's oil demand growth slows European debt crisis reigns in Chinese economic growth and oil demand Comment: Chinese regulation is just a dressed-up Vale ban Beijing's ban on all bulk carriers over 350,000 dwt makes no sense in terms of vessel dimensions MSC and Zim join Asia-Europe rates push World Container Index down after Shanghai-Rotterdam component declines Liner industry must scrap older tonnage Container sector takes delivery of 1.8m teu in 2012 British Marine defectors to pay over $1.2m in damages and court costs P&I fixed premium start-up cannot appeal decision Default 'academic' to amount of lending for owners But ex-RBS shipping man sees operational risks for banks if country misses repayment Greek banks provide a quarter of the shipping loan book In the past Greek owners turned to international finance Wider financing crisis trumps spectre of Greek default Whether Greece defaults on its sovereign debt or not, when it comes to financing the nation's owners have bigger problems to worry about Noble sends its drillships to Mexico Slowdown in regional drilling after Deepwater Horizon spill Costs mount as offshore drillers clean up industry's image Noble ups spends on health, safety and the environment after Deepwater Horizon spill Preliminary ruling boosts Transocean The US Department of Justice court case against BP, Anadarko and Transocean is set to start on February 27 Cool heads will find common ground in Rotterdam It takes consensus not lawsuits to resolve capacity row over Maasvlakte 2 Don't dismiss Manila Lay off Manila's automobile problem and consider it as a budding maritime centre Zero dollar rates reported as Atlantic supramax demand dwindles No respite as shipowners chase dwindling cargoes January capesize spot fixtures reach lowest level in over three years Weak cargo demand explains dry bulk rates crash Pressure mounts in US for Harbour Maintenance Tax Fund reform Operators say government coffers are full but ports' dredging needs go unmet Costlier finance curbs orderbook, says Bottiglieri Breakneck expansion would be 'suicide', says top Italian owner North Europe faces zero import growth in 2012 Continent will be slow to emerge from recession, says Global Port Tracker Royal Caribbean tries to reassure cruise customers 2012 bookings fall after Costa Concordia casualty China sheds light on valemax ban Dry bulkers over 350,000 dwt and 450,000 dwt tankers are barred from country's ports OSG chief Arntzen backs US tax change on foreign earnings American Shipping Reinvestment Act would allow US shipping companies to bring home earnings 'stranded' overseas

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Italy refuses to issue cruise accident report ITALY'S maritime register has reportedly refused for two years to submit an accident report involving a sister ship of Costa Concordia to the IMO MOL, NYK graded down MOL AND NYK Line were both graded down today by a ratings agency Survivors sought in PNG sinking MERCHANT ships have helped rescue hundreds of people after a ferry sank today in Papua New Guinea, but scores are still missing Italy seeks piracy help ITALIAN Prime Minister Mario Monti has reportedly asked Somali counterpart Abdiweli Mohamed Ali for help in freeing an Italian tanker taken by pirates Profits rocket at Essar Ports RUIAS-owned Essar Ports today reported a 500% increase in profits year on year for 2011's October-December quarter Korean builder profits fall SAMSUNG HI said today 2011 profits dropped 12% year on year to 863.9Bn won ($772M) Tanker demand grows TONNE-MILE demand for oil product tankers will rise by 2% on an annual average, as more refined products make their way from the West to the East, according to brokerage McQuilling OSG urges US tax change INVESTMENT in the US tanker market would improve if an obscure tax law is eliminated, OSG has told Congress Jadroplov halves losses CROATIA'S Jadroplov bulk shipping company has reported a 50% drop in consolidated net losses for 2011 year on year, to 11.4M kuna ($2M) Carriers seek rate rises BOX LINES are demonstrating their resolve to halt a prolonged price war by seeking higher rates on the depressed Asia/Europe route China gobbles Newcastle coal CHINA started 2012 with another strong year-on-year boost in its thermal offtake from Newcastle, terminal operator Port Waratah Coal Services has indicated Overcapacity to hit rising rates MAJOR box shipping lines have unveiled significant rate increases in recent months, but the sustainability of the rises remains in doubt because persistent overcapacity, a shipping analyst has warned BHP approves port funding MINING giant BHP Billiton said today it has approved $779M in funding to start the first stage its Outer Harbour expansion at Port Hedland in Western Australia Keeping nickel ore dry INTERCARGO today issued guidelines for transporting nickel ore in response to four sinkings and 66 deaths in the past 15 months, all related to the cargo CSD shuffles businesses TWO NEW drybulk companies are being added to China's shipping sector

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
RailAmerica Acquires Two Short-Line Railroads RailAmerica this week announced the acquisition of a Michigan short-line railroad, a Northeast short-line railroad and a transload operator for... MSC to Raise Asia-Europe Charges By $775 Mediterranean Shipping raised the stakes in the container ship carrier bid to pump up rates on depressed Asia-Europe lanes on... Q&A: California's Ports Face Challenges, High Environmental Standards JOC Editor Bill Mongelluzzo reports live from The 12th Annual California Maritime Leadership Symposium conference in Sacramento, Calif. Bill says... Moody's Downgrades MOL, NYK Line Moody's this week downgraded the ratings of Japanese ocean carriers NYK Line and MOL, citing concerns that vessel overcapacity could... Hapag-Lloyd Raises Rates on Far East-India-Middle East Service Hapag-Lloyd will apply general rate increases on all cargo moving from Far East Asia to the Indian subcontinent and the... Maersk Switches Belgian Ports on Middle East, India Service Maersk Line will replace a call at Zeebrugge, Belgium, with an Antwerp port call on service connecting the Middle East,... Transport Corporation of India Profit Up 15 Percent Transport Corporation of India said Thursday its net profit in the third quarter of fiscal year 2011 rose 15 percent... Container Lines Gain Record Schedule Reliability Container shipping lines boosted the reliability of their service schedules to a new record of on-time arrivals in the last... Indonesia Boosts Exports, Taps Manufacturing Shift Indonesian exports in 2011 rose 29 percent year-over-year to $204 billion, as Southeast Asia's largest economy taps manufacturers' shift of... Congress Set to Vote on FAA Reauthorization After five years and 23 extensions, authorization of Federal Aviation Administration operations could clear Congress as early as this week.... Asia-Europe Spot Rates Drop 6.4 Percent Average spot rates on the Asia-Europe trade lane dropped this week for the second week in a row, even as... Hanjin Seeks $700 Increase in Asia-Europe Rates Hanjin Shipping joins other major ocean carriers in pushing bold rate increases on the depressed Asia-Europe trade lanes, announcing a... Kuehne + Nagel Buys Australian Perishables Forwarder Kuehne + Nagel's acquisition of specialized Australian freight forwarder Link Logistics International is the Swiss logistics giant's latest expansion in... Costamare More Than Doubled Net Income Last Quarter Costamare more than doubled its fourth quarter net income to $26.1 million from a year ago, as the Greek containership... OOCL to Quit Providing Chassis in NY-NJ Port Region OOCL plans to quit providing chassis for the drayage of import and export containers at facilities in the New York...

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
NAFTA trade up 13% in November Continuing the positive sentiment emanating from across the pond, the latest data released by the US Department of Transport's (DOT) statistics office for trade ... Tank cleaning station in Russia opened Bertschi and Stolt have opened a tank cleaning station in Nizhnij Novgorod, 400km east of Moscow, where a big chemical cluster is located.The facility is located ... UASC confirms replacement of AEC2 Asia/Europe service UASC has confirmed that as a result of its new alliance with CMA CGM and CSCL, it will be revising its AEC2 service between Asia and Northern Europe this ... Bunker prices and slower Asia-Europe trade hurts UASC High bunker prices and slower than expected growth in the Asia-Europe trade has made life tough for UASC, admitted Jorn Hinge, president and ceo of the company ... Belgium slips back into recession The ignominious label of being the first non-bail out eurozone country to fall back into recession has gone to Belgium following the posting of a 0.2% contraction ... More carriers dash for cash in Asia/Europe tradelane More carriers have joined Hapag-Lloyd in announcing swingeing freight rate increases in the tradelane from Asia to Europe on March 1, 2012, as shown in the table. ... Middle East is resilient and offers opportunities This was the view of most speakers and delegates participating in the Middle East Liner Shipping Conference held in Dubai earlier this week.Mathijs Slangen, a senior ... NYK the best of a bad bunch NYK drifted into the red in the first nine months of its financial year started on April 1, 2011, but outperformed its Japanese colleagues in MOL and K Line. Its ...

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Oaktree investigates IT breach Private equity giant joins Gulmar Offshore in torpedoing allegations of fraud and tax evasion as police probe whistleblower. Seadrill CFO resigns John Fredriksen-controlled drilling giant shuffles management structure as Esa Ikaheimonen departs. China clarifies valemax ban China Shipowners' Association sheds light on specifics of bulker boycott while Brazilian mining giant breaks silence. Lazard cuts Urs Dur Investment firm parts with one of shipping's veteran equity analysts in tough finance market. HLNG eyes expansion ammo Oslo-quoted owner tests market appetite for gas stocks with $200m fundraiser aimed at growing FSRU arsenal. Lodestar losers pay the price Team behind attempt to take British Marine's P&I business by stealth suffer another comprehensive defeat. Dutch courage boosts Siestas Insolvent German yard's hopes of survival lifted by Van Oord renegotiating wind power order. Germans sue Schettino Nineteen passengers file claim against captain of Costa Concordia, claiming negligence. Tidewater trumps the street US offshore giant defies analysts' expectations to hold steady course in the final quarter. Concordia hurts RCCL Richard Fain-led Royal Caribbean will miss first quarter and 2012 estimates following Carnival's Italian casualty. BP suezmax punctured Alaskan Navigator heads to repair yard after small hole found in hull off Oregon. SCF IPO "first in line" Russian economy ministry says tanker company's share sale is the main priority for the spring. Statoil gives Bergen work Oslo-listed shipbuilder and offshore firm wins subsea construction job from Norwegian oil and gas giant.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
W.R. Zanes promotes executives K+N buys Australian perishables specialist Lynden adds Belgium location ACP says canal expansion on schedule DOT begins 4th round of TIGER grants Old Dominion opens PNW drayage center Maersk drops Asia-Europe loop Lines bemoan Asia-Europe dynamics, seek rate hikes Virgin names Epstein VP Americas sales JDA's 4Q revenue up, software down IBM completes Emptoris buy Hyundai doubles size of India loop Hapag-Lloyd raises Asia/India-Mideast rates

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FEBRUARY 2, 2012
Presentations invited for particulate measurement workshop 'Scope of the workshop covers marine distillate fuels, which should be of interest to Sustainable Shipping and Bunkerworld readers.' IMO: New fuel oil sampling guidelines cause a stir BLG fails to move forward on determining appropriate procedures often used by port state control for collecting fuel samples. Ratings agency downgrades MOL and NYK Moody's says shipping lines' cash flow will remain weak. Fuel oil prices rise, MGO mixed Good bunker demand in Hamburg. Small price movements in Fujairah One player in Suez had no avails of 180 cSt product. Chinese player in first overseas term-supply contract Deal allows Chinese supplier to use BP bunker network. Discounts widen for fuel oil cargoes East Asia sees record volume of product moving into the market. Clipper Group to get new Senior Bunker Manager Leaves Torm Shipping to join Clipper in March. Terminal operator welcomes high bunker prices Baltic Oil Terminals says all its tanks are fully let. Singapore onshore fuel stocks at 18-week high Fuel oil stocks rise due to the influx of Western arbitrage cargoes. Prices in Asian hubs show little change Moderate demand in Singapore. Singapore unveils new fleet of low-emission patrol crafts Green features in line with MPA's commitment to cleaner shipping and marine environment protection, it says. Japan bunker inventories expected to rise in February Idemitsu Kosan offering 'plenty of avails,' says traders. Fuel testing agency opens lab in Ghana 'World-class modern' facility will test and inspect various oil and petroleum products including marine fuel. S&P lowers Buckeye's outlook Revision reflects its opinion that Buckeye's credit metric may remain weak for an 'extended period.' Japanese player welcomes new bunker trader Fujimura Koji joined the company this week.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

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 seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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