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BRIEFS

February 19, 2014

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Maersk ship loses 200-300 boxes overboard in Bay of Biscay storm Qingdao port container volume up 7pc to 15.52 million TEU in 2013 US shippers tell FMC to look at combined P3-G6 weight before ruling Fujian ports' January container volume grows 6.8pc to 981,600 TEU Union Pacific chairman James Young loses battle with cancer at 61 Sino-Mexican talks start to set up infrastructure development fund Wuhan port's January container volume increases 22.8pc to 73,100 TEU Lawyers say EU trust busters' case against carriers lacks proof of collusion Shandong 2013 port steel exports up 12.4pc to 5.59 million tonnes Shantou 2013 port container volume up 3pc to 1.28 million TEU Fujian to spend US$2.87 billion on railway infrastructure in 2014 Beijing-Hangzhou Canal port Xuzhou's volume hits 80 million tonnes Menlo to cut Starbucks Thailand's supply chain logistics costs BIMCO urges tough line on piracy, terrorist attacks on the high seas Canadian National Railway launches US$227 million public debt offering Long Beach spends US$2 million testing ship emission cleaning barge United Nations' mandatory maritime wish list set to bite by 2016 BIFA warns non-UK truckers must pay new road tax starting April 1 Air cargo sector hard-pressed to fulfill EU's air security mandate Bangkok Flight Services to accept cargo under new EU security rules FedEx expands SenseAware in Europe for high-value cargo monitoring

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
DP World Chennai hosts launch of Simatech Shipping-Greenways Shipping Agencies direct Gulf service Portland port considering incentive payment to retain & attract boxship calls KSH Distriparks pioneering break-bulk cargo services Export duty on pellets opposed Exports may rise by 6.8 pc to $ 326 bn in 2013-14, says Chidambaram while presenting Interim Budget INR turns marginally weak against dollar MoEF puts on hold Odisha UMPP US trade panel initiates investigation on Indian policy Heavies for Abu Dhabi by barge from Switzerland & Germany via Antwerp by Alexander Global Logistics National Shipping of America & Rickmers-Linie expand break-bulk services to Puerto Rico

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Russian Railways to invest in new locomotives Cathay Pacific pays penalty Rickmers JV buys Hamburg Süd vessels Two railfreight companies become AAR members DB Schenker speeding up freight transport in Asia Fercam expanding location network in Italy and Austria Aerolineas Argentinas orders four more Airbus Port of Khalifa receives three new STS cranes In Time Express Logistik on upward trajectory Higher January volumes in port of Los Angeles New link opened to Esperance Port in Western Australia Norwegian inks agreement for four bigger Dreamliners Branch expansion for Europa in Southampton

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Totem Ocean picks Wärtsilä for Orca class LNG conversions February 18, 2014 ClassNK joins Drive Green Project scrubber research Wärtsilä completes FPSO propeller job Wallenius newbuilds will get PM shaft generators Machinery deficiencies lead to detentions Ferus Smit to build LNG fueled dry cargo ship

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Port Metro Vancouver expanding current moratorium on truck fleet Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics adding service from Santander, Spain Maersk Line container ship loses cargo during rough weather Port of Tacoma updates World Wide Web offering Mitsui O.S.K. Lines adding new Post-Panamax coal carrier

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
CMA CGM links northern Europe to the Black Sea UPDATED: Femex 1 extends to include Samsun, Novorossiysk and Constantza Cabau Woehrel switches from Dunkirk to Marseilles-Fos Senior French ports appointment will be ratified by ministerial decree Reduced rates drive Diana to first annual loss Owner 'less enthusiastic' than some about immediate prospects aims to buy more ships Second Essar bulker arrested in dispute with bunker vendor Chandi Prasad held for more than a month following November arrest of Kishore Jinhui Shipping sells two supramax ships for $29m Proceeds will bolster working capital of Hong Kong owner Cosco and China Shipping sign agreement to co-operate Conglomerates will work together to buck the downturn Avance Gas growth plan signals consolidation in VLGC sector Joint venture gives itself up to 1.5 years to achieve expansion goal Maritime and Coastguard Agency detains two vessels in January UK authorities hold five additional ships from previous months Hyundai Heavy Industries to issue $469m bonds South Korean shipbuilding giant plans to raise money to repay debt China Shipping opposes P3 in China State-owned conglomerate believes it could not match alliance freight rates Zim restructuring deal sparks protest over shrinking of state's golden share Israeli line's shareholders allegedly stand to benefit 'at the expense of public interests' Hamburg Süd signs sale and leaseback deal with Rickmers Six reefer boxships change hands for $176m Seoul prosecutors raid Pan Ocean and STX Offshore & Shipbuilding Restructuring unaffected despite company request to probe alleged inside corruption BHP Billiton half-year profits rise 31% as productivity gains kick in Miner predicts China's demand for imported ore will defy slowing growth in steel output Svendborg Maersk loses up to 520 boxes during Bay of Biscay storm Firm loses more containers than in any previous event after stacks tilt in heavy seas

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
DryShips boosts stock sales George Economou's DryShips has posted a much lower quarterly loss and accelerated share sales under its 'At The Market' (ATM) offering Diana slips further into the red NYSE-listed Diana Shipping has reported a much higher than expected quarterly loss on sharply falling charter rates NCL sees steady yield growth Norwegian Cruise Line has reported stronger than expected results for its latest quarter and predicted continued yield growth for 2014 Top upsizes newbuild plan NASDAQ-listed Top Ships has disclosed an expanded eco newbuild programme in its recently filed annual report Viking Line sees improved 2013 Viking Line, the Åland-based shipping company, saw revenue increase last year by 6.4% to €549M ($751M), but net profit shot up to €27.5M ($37.6M) - an improvement over 2012's €0.9M ($1.2M) Ferus Smit wins Thun LNG powered cargo ship Dutch shipbuilder Ferus Smit has won an order for an LNG powered cargo ship from Swedish owner Erik Thun Portuguese dockers end 18 month dispute Dockers in Lisbon have voted to end 18 months of industrial action over port deregulation legislation introduced by the Portuguese government in February last year

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
GLP, Chinese Investors in $2.5 Billion Logistics Pact A group of Chinese investors that includes a Bank of China subsidiary will pump as much as $2.5 billion into modern logistics facilities being developed in China by Global Logistics Properties, the Singapore-based developer said today. The $2.5 billion agreement follows the launch by GLP last November of a $3 billion... Marad Says It Identified US-Flag Vessels for Salt Transport to NJ WASHINGTON - In response to mounting criticism of a domestic ocean shipping law that some say is preventing the transport of emergency road salt to New Jersey, Acting Maritime Administrator Paul Jaenichen today said his agency helped state officials identify available U.S.-flag barges to ship the cargo. "But (state officials) chose... Evergreen Says It's in Talks With CKYH Evergreen Line has confirmed that it is in negotiations with the CKYH Alliance to form a new alliance, but said it is too early to say whether the Taiwanese carrier will become a member of the alliance. Other carriers in CKYH had said previously that Evergreen had been approached about joining... BB&T Predicts 'Tug of War' Over Trucking Rates Will truckload rates rise quickly in 2014 as truck capacity tightens? Not surprisingly, shippers and trucking companies have different opinions. BB&T Capital Markets sees a "looming tug of war" between motor carriers trying to raise rates to cover higher costs and shippers trying to keep cost increases to a minimum. The split... Bi-State Truckers Seek Changes at NY-NJ Port An association of port drayage companies called for immediate steps, including longer hours at container terminal gates and hiring of additional longshore labor, to alleviate congestion and delays at the Port of New York and New Jersey. The Association of Bi-State Motor Carriers said the port authority's Port Performance Task Force... CMA CGM Upgrades Black Sea Service CMA CGM's upgraded FEMEX service.CMA CGM has extended its FEMEX service in the Black Sea with the addition of three new calls in Samsun, Turkey; Novorossiysk, Russia; and Constanta, Romania. The new rotation, which will start from Hamburg, Germany, on Feb. 20, with the CMA CGM Lavender, will be as follows:... Svendborg Maersk Loses 'Significant Number' of Containers Svendborg Maersk in December 2010. Photo from Flickr by Maersk Line. License: CC ShareAlike 2.0 Generic.The container ship Svendborg Maersk lost a "significant number" of containers over board during "very rough" weather in the Bay of Biscay on Feb. 14, according to Maersk Line. Other containers onboard were also damaged as a... Mayor Dane Slater and Troy City Council Announce Opening of New Total Quality Logistics Office Troy, Michigan - Mayor Dane Slater and the Troy City Council, along with Total Quality Logistics (TQL) officials today announced that the third party logistics company is opening a new sales office in the city of Troy, Michigan, a northern suburb of Detroit. "The City of Troy is very pleased to welcome... WCI Honors Congressman Ed Whitefield with Leadership Service Award Congressman Ed Whitfield (R-KY) was presented Waterways Council, Inc.'s (WCI) 13th Annual Leadership Service Award for his strong and continued leadership on ports and inland waterways issues. Most recently he served as a critical champion to introduce, with 31 bi-partisan co-sponsors, legislation -- Waterways are Vital for the Economy, Energy, Efficiency, and... Heineken Subsidiary Aims to Grow Market Share and Strengthen Brand Loyalty With Manhattan Supply Chain Commerce Solutions PARIS and ATLANTA, Feb. 18, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Supply ChainCommerce Solutions provider Manhattan Associates (Nasdaq:MANH), todayannounced that France Boissons, a leading beverages distributor andwholly owned subsidiary of Heineken France, is deploying Manhattan'sWarehouse Management (WMS) and Supply Chain Intelligence (SCI)solutions at its distribution centers (DCs) in France. The Manhattansolutions, so... YRC's Welch: 'It's About the Customer, Execution' With a $1.1 billion refinancing deal locked down, YRC Worldwide CEO James Welch is free to focus on two critical items that need his attention: fixing YRC Freight and winning shipper customers. "It's a breath of fresh air to be concentrating 100 percent on trucking," he said in an interview, after... Global Container Exports Accelerated in December For a second consecutive year, Container Trade Statistics data showed that the global container market witnessed a "slightly accelerated pace" in global output in December 2013, as importers stocked up for Chinese New Year, according König & Cie. Global containerized export volume in all regional trade lanes in 2013. Full-size image Overall, containerized... PIERS: US Containerized Imports Climb U.S. containerized imports through January 2014 Full-size image U.S. containerized import volume rose 6.2 percent year-over-year in January 2014, according to advance figures from PIERS, the data division of JOC Group Inc. Imports totaled 1.58 million TEUs in January. January imports were up roughly 10 percent from containerized volume in December. "The U.S.... Ocean Carrier Rate Revision Roundup for Feb. 18 Major carriers aim to hike rates in a variety of trade lanes in March and April, although any increases achieved could be temporary. TPM 2014 will feature discussions of instability in the freight rate market, among other issues in the container shipping industry. Trans-Pacific Three container lines have planned rate increases on shipments,... Long Beach Harbor Commissioners Confirm Boyden for Executive Search The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners, in a special meeting last week, selected Boyden Global Executive Search to find candidates for the position of executive director of the nation's second largest container port. The harbor commission, at a previous meeting on Feb. 11, nominated Boyden, with offices in Baltimore and... Liebherr to deliver 4 ship to shore cranes and 18 rubber tyre gantry cranes to Transnet Port Terminals in South Africa Liebherr Africa is proud to announce the awarding of a contract for the supply of 4 STS and 18 RTG cranes to Transnet Port Terminals. The order will be fulfilled with the assistance of Liebherr Container Cranes in Ireland. In the last two years, Liebherr delivered 9 mobile harbour cranes...

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Economou upbeat DryShips turned in a fourth-quarter loss Tuesday but the Greek operator's chief executive is feeling upbeat about the future of the shipping markets. Good Seanergy Greece's Seanergy Maritime Holdings is poised to deliver some long-awaited good news when it makes a delayed report of third-quarter 2013 earnings tomorrow. GNK remains a risky bet A leading equity analyst believes Genco Shipping & Trading's (Genco's) exposure to the spot market is going to pay off in the fourth quarter of 2013. Diana scans resale market It's no problem for expansion-minded Diana Shipping that it sees no newbuilding slots at quality yards with delivery dates before the end of 2016. Clock ticks for DryShips Investors and equity analysts across the globe appear to be gearing up for the release of DryShips' fourth-quarter earnings report, which is due to hit Times Square in less than two hours. TOTE pens conversion pact Wartsila appears to be making progress in its campaign to cash in on rising demand for dual-fuel engines in the US. Sterling adds final pieces New London broking shop Sterling Shipping swelled its ranks today with the long-anticipated arrival of two stellar names. Stifel counts LNG squeeze Pending deliveries of newbuildings totalling almost one tenth of the trading fleet in capacity terms this year will keep the LNG sector oversupplied well into 2015, Stifel says. Strike hurting Condor A strike by French crew has cost Channel Islands shipowner Condor Ferries about £500,000 ($836,000) so far. Wareberg wants more Atlantic Offshore is mulling further additions to its newbuilding orderbook after seeing its contract backlog reach record levels. Ferry and boxship clash No injuries have been reported after a collision involving a containership and a ferry in Hong Kong. STX Finland deal dead STX Finland has told Scandlines it is unable to fulfil an order for two passenger ferries due to lack of finance, according to the shipowner. Diana dives into the red Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping dived to its first ever full year loss as a listed company as charter rates fell. NCL earnings climb Miami-based Norwegian Cruise Lines (NCL) has booked a huge rise in quarterly and full year earnings thanks to an enlarged fleet and lower finance costs following completion of its IPO early last year. Fullers admits dumping New Zealand ferry line Fullers has admitted dumping raw sewage into the Hauraki Gulf. Detention for Derna A Derna Carriers vessel which drew the wrath of unions in a crew pay dispute ran into trouble with UK Port State Control in January. DCI does better State-run Dredging Corporation of India (DGI) has posted a fourfold increase in earnings between October and December. WWL adds export line Car carrier specialist Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) has started a new service from Spain to South Africa and Australia. BHP profit jumps 83% BHP Billiton, the world's largest mining company, booked a huge rise in half year profit after boosting iron ore output and making almost $5bn in annualised cost savings. Funds stack up on SALT Two of the largest investors in Scorpio Tankers have taken stakes in sibling dry cargo venture Scorpio Bulkers worth in excess of $100m. Eidesvik crewman dies An Eidesvik crewman has died after falling from a supply ship in the North Sea. Rickmers buys Sud six Germany's Rickmers Group has snapped up six panamax containerships from Hamburg Sud in a $176m deal. Irving sues Davie Canada's Irving Shipbuilding is suing Davie Shipyard in a row over the passing on of confidential information. OSX admits Cerberus talks Eike Batista's OSX has confirmed reports that it is in talks to secure a cash injection from US private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management. Zimmer takes Dynagas stake Zimmer Partners has emerged alongside two well-known shipping investors as a major shareholder in George Procopiou's Dynagas. HIT hunting $500m Indonesian tanker owner Humpuss Intermoda Transportasi (HIT) is looking to borrow $500m to fund expansion plans. Secondary sales at $5bn Private equity and hedge funds have bought troubled loans worth around $5bn during the past year as activity in the secondary loans market takes off, AMA Capital Partners estimates. STX closes on $3.3bn order STX France is lining up a huge order for up to four big cruiseships for MSC Cruises. Thun makes LNG move Sweden's Erik Thun has ordered what it says is one of the first dry cargoships powered by LNG. Maersk ship loses boxes A Maersk Line containership has lost a "significant number of containers" overboard during a transit of the Bay of Biscay. Collision bill hits IMS IM Skaugen said the collision of one of its LNG carriers in Indonesia two years ago has ended up costing it at least $6.7m. SPT blames shale US-based lightering specialist SPT has blamed the emergence of US shale oil for its decision to redeliver six aframaxes prematurely. IMS confirms sales Norwegian shipowner IM Skaugen (IMS) has confirmed the disposal of four older and small ethylene carriers. Chengxi bags ultras China's Chengxi Shipyard has won $140m worth of bulker newbuildings from a domestic shipowner.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Going East-West to go North-South Maersk Line said it will begin offering service this month between East Coast ports in North America and South America by transshipping cargo through Algeciras, the Spanish port on the Bay of Gibraltar. New cargo terminal opens at HKIA After phasing in operations during the past year, airport employees and Cathay Pacific cargo executives have officially celebrated the grand opening Monday of the carrier's new cargo facility at Hong Kong International Airport. Customs and Trade opens Wis. office Union Pacific's James Young dies at 61 FMCSA to publish drug clearinghouse rule The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is to formally establish the Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse by listing it in the Federal Register, according to the organization. Drewry: Large containership deliveries will put pressure on rates IANA seeks to modify draft Primary Freight Network The Intermodal Association of North America is recommending that the U.S. Department of Transportation include freight intermodal connectors as part of the nation's Primary Freight Network. Cathay Pacific settles price-fixing suit for $65 million New Jersey seeks Jones Act waiver for salt ship Educating air cargo's future leaders Telling it to the Marines Internet's deep trade connection

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FEBRUARY 18, 2014
Prices outlook mixed Supplies tight in Fujairah. Prices mainly firm in northern ports But softer in the south. Malta ready to back new 'maritime hub' Government wants bunkering and other facilities developed on site of former shipyard. New IBIA chairman takes aim at quality issues Points to record number of off-specs and says slow uptake of ISO 8217:2010 shows 'lack of respect'. Bunkerworld's Unni Einemo joins IBIA board Three new faces elected at IBIA's annual London bash. Belgian port makes first 'truck-to-ship' LNG bunker delivery 'These safe bunkering operations will become routine for a steadily growing fleet of LNG fuelled ships.' January bunker sales fall in Singapore But 500 cSt fuel sales buck trend. Shetty leaves FNSA Fuel Fujairah-based bunker trading company says she no longer acts for firm. Asian bunker market steady Smooth supplies seen across key ports. IM Skagen returns to black in annual results But is in fight with engine maker over compensation claims. Pertamina to focus on bunkering in Malacca Strait After storage expansion plans at Sambu Island are completed. Transbunker gains backing for expansion Company eyeing market share in northwest Russia. Japanese bunker player returns to black But lower HFO sales crimps top-line growth. Brightoil purchases Chinese upstream assets Acquisition could lift Brightoil from 'over-reliance on bunker oil trading'. Titan requesting board members to stay Independent non-executive directors will not seek renewal of contract.

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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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