BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

April 13, 2012

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CMA CGM levies Asia-Europe US$385/TEU 'emergency rate restoration' OOCL adds transpacific eastbound calls to Shanghai and Los Angeles China Shipping starts China-Thailand-Japan from Shenzhen-Shekou Carriers weather storm, but face US$20 billion in short-term losses Horizon hands over 5 ships, plus 10pc of firm to Ship Finance International Asia-Europe February volume up 16pc because of Chinese New Year timing Pacific Coast Container fined US$460,000 in LB for moving overweight boxes Port of Auckland's interim result is flat, 2nd half expected to be weaker Chinese freighter rescued from pirates by Iranian navy in Gulf of Oman India's top container terminals defy regulator, refuse to set lower rates 7,100-TEU Santa Teresa christened as seventh of eight for Hamburg Sud Greek dockers strike against austerity schemes exacted by EU bailout Vietnamese boxship collides, sinks, 60 containers of auto parts lost Hansa Shipping equips 4 ships with ballast water treatment technology Asia Airfreight Terminal's March Hong Kong cargo up 4pc to 65,929 tonnes Taiwan's Mandarin Airlines launches twice weekly Wenzhou-Taipei flights Spanish pilots strike Mondays and Fridays to prevent budget carrier entry Air India to appoint GSAs in 56 countries to raise international sales China cargo hub backers enter deal to revive project at St Louis airport Saudi Airlines Cargo expands in West Africa with weekly flights to Ghana

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Andy Tung to take over as OOCL CEO from July 1 Banks endorse CDR package for Bharati Shipyard Container shipping rates under threat due to overcapacity: Drewry India Warehousing Show 2012 set for grand opening on April 26 KPI Project passes 1,000 vessel milestone RINA to audit Clean Shipping Index ships & companies Anti-dumping duty likely on printing plates from Japan, China Traders want Paks negative list to be implemented on land route FinMin rejects MoS plan to set up global port operator BCT wins Textainers Area Depot of the Year award IFC invests in Snowman Logistics to expand storage infrastructure, promote food security Indev Group expands its CFS operations to Western India L&T, Tata, Gammon vying for freight corridor contract Gold imports down 50 pc on high prices, lower demand, strike

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APRIL 12, 2012
Angola's railroad services to be privatised The Angolan government has plans to privatise the country's main railroad companies. Commercial and operational parts of the railroads will be sold to private enterprises, but the ... Thai's first B747-400F enters service Thai Airways International plc is phasing in its first Boeing B747-400 retrofitted cargo freighter aircraft today (12 April 2012). The unit is equipped to carry 100 t of cargo per ... Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics secures AEO certification Samskip Multimodal Container Logistics (SMCL) has been officially AEO certified by the Dutch customs authorities. The certification confirms SMCL's status as a reliable and secure ... Zim ends 2011 with loss Israel's container shipping company Zim posted a net loss of USD 397 million in 2011, compared to a net profit of USD 54 million in 2010. (it) AA Cargo resumes service to Dublin and Helsinki American Airlines Cargo (AA Cargo) resumed its daily, non-stop service from Dublin to Chicago IL (USA) on 4 April 2012. The flight is operated on one of the carrier's B767-300 wide... AfDB approves USD 251 million funding for roads in Tanzania and Sierra Leone The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved USD 250.95 million for road construction projects in Tanzania and Sierra Leone. Under the approvals Tanzania's government wil... Mitsubishi lands major order received for Fuso trucks from Linfox Logistics in Thailand Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC), based in Kawasaki (Japan) and one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers, has received a new order from its longtime ... North Korean rocket test impacts on civil aviation Philippine Airlines (PAL) plans to reroute some of its flights due to North Korea's satellite launch, which may have effects on some of the Philippine's territory. With the satelli... Stena Line appoints new group freight director Björn Petrusson will become the new group freight director of Stena Line on 1 August 2012. Amongst others, Petrusson held the posts of managing director of DFDS Tor Line in Sweden ... Siamar strengthens team in Genoa Genoa (Italy)-based Siamar has appointed a new sales manager by the name of Carmine Abete. Siamar is a neutral NVOCC that specialises in consolidation services to/from India (Nhava... MOL upgrades Asia - South America (Mexico) services The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) and its consortium partners K Line and NYK are upgrading the Asia-Mexico and west coast South America service (CWL) at the ... FedEx opens new branch office in Montpellier The US CEP and logistics corporation FedEx recently put a new branch office into service in Montpellier (France). The 4,000 sqm terminal is equipped with photovoltaic elements that... Pantos Logistics lands logistics outsourcing contract for Coca-Cola in Indonesia Pantos Logistics has currently entered into an outsourcing and warehousing contract with Coca

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APRIL 12, 2012
IHC Merwede's Southeast Asia expansion plans start rolling Rolls-Royce to power two latest Lockheed-Martin Littoral Combat... Keppel signs five rig, $4.12 billion LOI with Sete Brasil Seadrill orders tender rig at COSCO Nantong Cal Dive, Cashman and Hochtief unit picked for Cape Wind... Corps of Engineers takes delivery of towboat from Horizon... Eastern Shipbuilding delivers Harvey Gulf OSV Bergen Risk Solutions says Nigerian pirates now using mother... ABB says new service contract will cut Carnival fuel costs by up... Shipping performance benchmarking project passes 1,000 ship...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Port of Seattle reports end of grade separation project Commerce Department report finds exports up in February Crowley scholarships go to Williams-Mystic participants Investigation continues at Squalicum Harbor fire site PDX concessionaires earn top honors for 2012

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APRIL 12, 2012
A level playing field for UK ports Subsidise all infrastructure or none, say critics Svitzer's Liverpool peace talks fail Tug crews' union to announce next move on Monday Two more capesize bulkers scrapped Demolition prices equivalent to secondhand value of 16-year-old capesize Prospects dim for Japan LNG imports Restricted gas plant capacity boosts demand for oil State funding could undermine growth at other locations Are some UK ports more equal than others? United they stand The sheer scale of industry losses has forced Asia-Europe carriers to close ranks Wind energy vessels to double in a year Fledgling sector is growing, in spite of obstacles such as energy policies and costs Sluggish Atlantic MR product market pins hope on US driving season High US pump prices threaten to quash positive impact of summer driving season Japan slams EU push for regional CO2 reduction Commission must step up work with IMO not push own agenda Asciano declares 'impasse' in Sydney dispute Botany Bay union holds out against Patrick Stevedores enterprise agreement Sugar cargoes sweeten Atlantic supramax rates Tight vessel availability pushes up prices for May bookings OSG charters Turkish suezmax tanker Renewal option for six months time is nearly $2,000 per day above current market rate Maher Terminals claims PANYNJ favoured other operators FMC complaint says discrimination cost it 'millions of dollars' in lost business Shipowners must accept that sanctions are here to stay New EU provisions 'particularly difficult' for operators Tankers set for further trade pattern shifts as Iran's oil output 'plummets' Iranian production could fall to 2.6m barrels per day by third quarter unless alternative buyers can be found, says IEA Sustained subsidies 'inappropriate', DfT tells UK ports George Hammond claims Portsmouth fruit importer received 'illegal' subsidy Sovcomflot posts $54m annual profit 'Conservative' investment strategy targets offshore and LNG Nanjing Tanker warned of delisting threat after $119.6m loss Chinese tanker operator hit by weak rates and increased expenses Pirates free vessel for just $250,000 Somali merchants persuade gang to settle for 'expenses' Ningbo Port to issue $159m bonds Fresh funds to repay debts and build working capital Stolt Nielsen held back by tanker division Company cites lower fleet utilisation, unscheduled drydockings of five vessels, poor results from its regional fleets and rises in ship management costs Get the story straight China must clarify its policy on VLOCs Singapore project assesses LNG bunkering MPA and DNV launch joint research effort CSICL posts fall in operating profits Shanghai-listed unit suffers from decline in new orders Farstad picks up Australia charters Deals valued at $51.8m excluding options From Russia with profit Sovcomflot bucks the trend as other top tanker operators lose $1bn MSC denies IPO plan for ports business World's sixth-largest terminal operator says it will not list the business Cosco Nantong Shipyard to build Seadrill rig Total project cost is $135m, says Oslo-listed company Marco Polo to liquidate Six ships handed back to lending banks as Chapter 11 debtor vows to fight on

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APRIL 12, 2012
India allows bulker tied to deaths to leave INDIA has allowed a bulker involved in the deaths of five fishermen in Kerala to leave the country Capesize rise seen south of $12,000/d BIMCO has predicted that timecharter rates for Capesize bulkers will improve this year - but are still not likely to exceed $12,000 per day DryShips bags $162M DRYSHIPS confirmed today that it is selling a larger stake in Ocean Rig than previously announced, as George Economou buys 1M more shares for himself Iran crude cargoes fall IRANIAN crude production has already dropped 7% this year as buyers pull pack, the IEA reported today GDF Suez to supply LNG for Norway's Gasnor GDF SUEZ has signed a deal to supply LNG by gas carrier to Norwegian LNG fuel distributor Gasnor, IHS World Markets Energy reported today Worse RCL losses seen SECURITIES firm PhillipCapital said today it expects worse losses for Thai intra-Asia box carrier RCL this year 'Impasse' halts port talks ASCIANO today declared "an impasse" in its port contract negotiations with the Maritime Union of Australia Opposition to Novorossiysk takeover grows RUSSIAN Railways (RZhD) today reportedly joined the opposition to a takeover of Novorossiysk Commercial Seaport Co by its board chairman Panamax charters rev up CHARTERING of Panamax bulkers has resumed in earnest, after a slow start this week Tax breaks give palm oil exports a boost MALAYSIA'S palm oil stocks are at a seven-month low after tax breaks boosted exports in March, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board said Wilhelmshaven's coal expansion opens IMPORT coal cargoes at Wilhelmshaven are expected to soar following the opening of its Niedersachsenbrücke expansion Enthusiasm curbed for HK fuel switch SOME SHIPPING groups are considering pulling out of a voluntary switch to cleaner fuels in Hong Kong Queensland mine to close MINING giant BHP Billiton said it plans to close a key Queensland coal mine, which business leaders fear could lead to a big drop in coal shipments from the state PETROBRAS adds 4 MR tankers BRAZILIAN oil giant PETROBRAS has taken in three more medium-range products tankers on three-year charters

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APRIL 12, 2012
UPS Launches Expedited Mexico-US Ground Service Package and industrial transportation giant UPS launched an expedited ground freight service linking Mexico and the U.S. as it anticipates... Boston Gets First Truck Under Clean-Truck Program The first new truck funded by the Massachusetts Port Authority's Clean Truck program was purchased and put into service in... LTL Truckers to Build Pricing Power, Analyst Says Trucking companies hauling less-than-truckload freight should be able to hold onto the pricing power they've gained over shippers through 2014... Maher Files FMC Complaint Against NY-NJ Port Authority Maher Terminals has filed a Federal Maritime Commission complaint alleging the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey discriminated... Asia-Europe Rates Hold Most of April 1 Gains Westbound Asia-to-Europe spot rates eased slightly this week, but held on to most of the 28 percent jump in pricing... Rate Hikes Push Asia-Europe Carriers Back to Profitability, Bimco Says Container shipping lines have been able to raise Asia-Europe freight rates enough to return them to profitability on the route,... Foreign Direct Investment Climbs in Korea South Korea attracted far higher foreign direct investment in the first quarter of 2012 as investors positioned to take advantage... Lufthansa Cargo Traffic Drops 12.6 Percent Lufthansa Cargo carried 12.6 percent less freight in March than a year ago as it sharply reduced capacity in a... Schenker Starts Houston-Dubai LCL Service DB Schenker this month launched a less-than-containerload service from Houston to the Middle East via Dubai to meet growing demand... Hapag-Lloyd to Launch New Baltic Service Hapag-Lloyd will launch a new weekly service next month connecting Germany with ports in the Baltic region. The Russia... Southern California Toll Group Drivers Join Teamsters Union Employee drivers who work for the Toll Group logistics company in Southern California won an historic election Wednesday to become... MSC Denies Plan for Container Terminal Unit IPO in Singapore Mediterranean Shipping Co. denied it is weighing plans to spin off its global container terminals unit in an initial public... Zero-Emission Vehicles Vital for Southern California, Official Says If Southern California is to meet federal pollution reduction standards established for 2030, it appears inevitable that the goods movement... ILWU Dockworkers Can Honor Clerks' Pickets, Arbitrator Rules The West Coast arbitrator who adjudicates labor disputes involving the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and waterfront employers on Wednesday... OOCL Adds LA, Shanghai Calls on Trans-Pacific Run Orient Overseas Container Line will add eastbound calls in Los Angeles and Shanghai to its Pacific Atlantic Express service beginning... FMCSA Cracks Down on Unsafe Trucking Operators For the third time in as many months, federal regulators shut down an unsafe trucking company, ordering J&A Transportation out...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Sacci expects trade growth in 2012 According to the latest trade activity index (TAI) published by South Africa's Chamber of Commerce and Industry (Sacci), conditions remain bullish with both the ... German exports lead the way German exporters are defying the expectations of economists by posting month-on-month gains in overseas sales - albeit in markets outside of the ... Wan Hai christens another vessel from its order Tung succession in order at OOCL Andy Tung, currently the chief operating officer of Hong Kong-headquartered OOCL, is to become the liner company's new ceo on July 1, 2012. The move will safeguard ... CMA CGM joins APL in third rate increase CMA CGM and APL have launched what appears to be a third round of swingeing rate increases in the tradelane from Asia to Northern Europe and the Mediterranean. ... OOCL reshuffles ports on transpacific offering OOCL has made changes to its transpacific offerings: its Pacific Atlantic Express (PAX) which it runs alongside Grand Alliance partners Hapag Lloyd and NYK, will ... H-L, MOL and ZIM adjust Europe/West Africa service The group comprising Hapag-Lloyd, Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) and ZIM Line is taking steps to improve its service linking northern Europe and West Africa. The move will ... PoA & MUNZ back around the table The Ports of Auckland [PoA] and the Maritime Union of New Zealand [MUNZ] began a two-day mediation process today after pulling back from the bitter productivity ...

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APRIL 12, 2012
Vale calms VLOC panic Brazilian mining giant splashes cold water on talk suggesting it has an appetite for up to 100 Valemaxes. The Iceman cometh Norwegian investment vehicle calls on compatriot to construct offshore unit in a deal worth an estimated $110m. Tsakos plots pool pullout Heidmar on the fringe of losing product tanker duo as New York-quoted owner lines up long-term charters, sources say. Bargain ransom frees Leila Dubai controlled ro-ro cargoship released for record low price after local interests intervene. DryShips ups the ante Affiliates of chief executive pledge to pick up $31m chunk of shares tied to upsized Times Square fundraiser. Subsea drives Ezra Lionel Lee-led offshore company's subsea focus pays off as profit soars. Star scraps six more Oslo-listed company sends a half dozen of its oldest vessels to the graveyard as part of its rejuvenation plan. HMM tosses capesize South Korean owner's disposal takes capesize demolition tally for 2012 to 14. Sovcomflot stays in profit Russian shipowner looks for offshore energy related growth as it battles difficult times in core tanker market. Polembros scraps cape Greek owner pockets over $10m from the disposal of its second 1980s built cape is as many months. Keppel scoops Sete jackpot Brazilian outfit returns to Singapore yard with mammoth order for five more drilling rigs worth over $4bn. Heartland shifts OSG stock Investor cashes in $4m worth of shares in OSG in its third sell-down in under a year. EOC falls into the red Oslo-listed offshore owner hit by cancellation of floating production storage and offloading unit. Ship sinks after collision Radio discussion fails to prevent Vietnamese general cargo vessel and Thai bulker running into each other. Daewoo outlines FLNG dream Seoul-listed yard says inaugural floating LNG contract could be in the bag by the close of this year. Vale: '100 VLOCs justified' Miner raises terrifying prospect of giant bulker armada despite troubles of 35-ship programme.

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APRIL 12, 2012
Hapag, partners restructure Europe/W.Africa loop U.S. shuts down online sellers of counterfeit apparel Maersk slows FM3 again, adds Shanghai CMA CGM to raise Asia-Europe rates Maersk resumes full-speed on FEW2 Bigger Maersk MESA speeds up, adds calls Shipco opens Osaka sales office Vanguard picks Southeast Asia air cargo manager Savannah study recommends 47-foot depth Leschaco expands in Laredo

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APRIL 12, 2012
Organisations recognised for efforts to reduce diesel emissions 'The demonstrated leadership and efforts put forth by the 2011 award winners will help bring cleaner air and healthier communities to our region.' Prices lack direction in European bunker hubs Piraeus 'very congested'. IFO prices firm in Fujairah Low bunker demand in Suez. Tanker operator counts costs of North American ECA Heidmar estimates it will pay 'an extra $3.7 million each year' in bunker costs. Russian refiner boosts production of marine fuel Volumes up by 63% in the first three months of 2012. LNG pioneer signs long-term supply contract Gasnor says deal will allow it to meet' increasing demand' for LNG. IEA: Crude market 'turning corner' Global stocks may have built by as much as one million barrels per day during the first quarter of 2012, says agency. Fuel oil stocks drop as arbitrage plummets Singapore onshore inventories at lowest for eight weeks. Bunker prices generally firm in Asian hubs Singapore players report average demand and good avails. Petromedia boosts sales team with Asia Pacific appointment Marshall Phoon joins Petromedia from IHS Faiplay. Singapore establishes joint industry project on LNG bunkering DNV managed Joint Industry Project includes a total of 21 industry partners. WTSA announces fresh round of rate increases Rate increases as part of efforts to restore revenues. Supplier 'first' to offer biodiesel to marine vessels in New York Metro Terminals to supply biodiesel and ULSD at Brooklyn, New York from May onwards. EU to 'consolidate' changes to regulation on double-hull tankers Consolidation to ensure 'no mismatch' between the EU law and international set of rules in the area. Fuel efficiency in shipping 'growing in importance' Broad focus among operators on 'right steaming', says Norden Chairman Mogens Hugo.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

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

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

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

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

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

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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