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March 21, 2014

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TSA sets US$300/FEU rate hike on April 15, not May 1 as first billed World's No 2 box maker 2013 profit down 43pc as revenue falls 16pc LA and Long Beach blame Chinese New Year for February cargo decline Shagang Shipping arrests ship in Australia in continuing battle with HNA Striking Vancouver truckers ordered back Monday, cargo begins to divert Forwarders' WCA Conference abandons riotous Bangkok for Hong Kong Crimea expropriates provincial ports, insurers raise legal concerns Newbuilding deliveries continue unabated with entry of three giants China's logistics cost rises 9.3pc in 2013 to US$1.66 trillion Guangdong province to spend US$813 million dredging Beijiang River Singapore set for good times as Asia Pacific Maritime conference opens Uniform standards of ship strengths first aim of class societies Guangxi Xijiang River ports cargo volume hit 161 million tonnes in 2013 Cosco Pacific, China Shipping, HPH terminal deal could lift flagging HK port AA Cargo, US Airways Cargo co-locate for waybilling at New York JFK Lufthansa Systems 2013 revenues up 5pc as restructuring pays off Construction starts on new air cargo terminal at Hamburg Airport Korean Air doubles daily A380 frequency to east and west coast US

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MARCH 20, 2014
IRS proposes innovative solution to ballast water treatment issue KMTC opens own office in Mumbai ST. BRITTO'S COLLEGE ORGANISES 'VIGIL2014' AT CHENNAI World's largest LCL service provider ECU-LINE celebrates 25 years of leadership in the NVOCC space Cochin Port gaining ground in bunker sales MbPT celebrates Women's Day MoS looking at viability gap funding for the two proposed Major Ports New Mangalore Port handles largest parcel size from VLCC Securitisation, additional loans to expedite NHAI projects

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Eurotunnel receives CTS certification again Ever bigger vessels - ever longer transit times Norfolk Southern and GoRail unveil new locomotive Cathay Pacific Cargo flying to Columbus Presidents of ports of Le Havre and Rouen confirmed Asian shipping community to raise its voice Waberer's: stellar performance in 2013 MEPs reject informal deal on aviation emissions UPS opens new facility to improve cross-border shipping WWPC board advisors elected Encouraging outlook for LNG/LPG shipping New website for calculating environmental footprint More Mahan flights to Shanghai AMI Manchester hits 75% local departures In der Welt zu Hause VDR mourns loss of Lindemann

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MARCH 20, 2014
Refiner to offer low sulfur blend to tug and towboat market BP back in the lease sale arena Ingram participates in SmartWay Barge Freight component DOF Subsea charters third Jones Act vessel IRClass: put BWT on service boats in ports Rolls-Royce to power Asia's first gas-fueled tugs Another guilty plea in Glenn case

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MARCH 20, 2014
TSA carriers speed up general rate increase plans Port of Seattle announces Green Gateway award winners Parsons Brinkerhoff taps Schechtman as deputy regional business manager Port of Tacoma releases February cargo volume numbers American Fast Freight names Pagan as National Accounts vice president

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MARCH 20, 2014
Total and China poised to sign $21bn LNG deal Ambitious French energy giant and China are perfect match UK Chamber criticises MCA Regulator needs to be more commercial, says incoming president Hoegh car carrier joins search for missing Malaysian plane Vessel diverted after debris spotted VLGC earnings spike ensures investment in market stays buoyant Spot rates highest since last summer and closing in on all-time high Transpac lines advance rate increase ahead of contract signings Carriers push for higher spot rates as benchmark for 12-month agreements Søren Skou elected Box Club chairman Maersk Line chief chosen by peers at Dubai meeting TOP Ships acquires five more newbuilds from Pistiolis Rebooted fleet of public owner all covered with medium term charters Obituary: Dierk Lindemann Key architect of Maritime Labour Convention Owners monitoring CO2 and fuel use claim commercial advantages As Europe develops mandatory MRV for shipping, shipowners with bespoke systems point to benefits Zeeland Seaports appoints interim chief executive Jan Lagasse to replace Hans van der Hart Aker Philadelphia shipyard raises $4.4m after targeting $9m Yard did not expect share offering to be fully subscribed Cosco International reports 33% decline in profits Shipping services outfit blames slowdown in newbuild deliveries and customers' cost-cutting DP World 2013 revenue slips Ports group cites tough market conditions and capacity constraints in key locations

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MARCH 20, 2014
Wild ride for embattled Genco Shares of Peter Georgiopoulos-chaired Genco plunged on bankruptcy fears and then surged back up on news that a bond interest payment was made at the last moment Teekay spin-off to focus on second-hand ships Tanker Investments, the Teekay group spin-off that will focus on second-hand tonnage, says it has completed book building ahead of listing of its shares on the Oslo Stock Exchange DP World records flat trading year DP World posted flat financial results for 2013, the company announced today Car carrier hunts for missing Malaysia plane A Norwegian car carrier has joined in the search for the missing Malaysian flight MH370 off Australia's western coast, the ship's owner confirmed today Bad weather hampers Australia plane 'debris' search Australian search and rescue teams have so far been unable to find debris that could be from missing Malaysian flight MH370 due to rain and poor visibility Kandla Port scraps tender for container terminal Kandla Port, India's biggest state-owned major port, has scrapped the tender for a mega container terminal at Tuna-Tekra, and is reducing the scale of it to attract global bidders VLCC rates flat as fixtures slow down Spot freight rates for VLCC tankers have remained flat as the number of fixtures is on a downward path, according to ship broker Fearnley Chinese ships begin new MH370 hunt Chinese vessels set out for new search areas on Wednesday to hunt for the missing Malaysia Airlines jetliner MH370 UK maritime sector welcomes budget The UK shipping industry has welcomed the measures proposed by chancellor George Osborne as he revealed details yesterday of the 2014 budget, describing it as "an export-led budget for an export-led recovery" KR releases hull analysis software Class society Korean Register has released software SeaTrust-HullScan to help shipbuilders and designers analyse and appraise a vessel's hull structure so it can comply with the new harmonised common structural rules

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MARCH 20, 2014
FMC Approves P3 But With Tighter Monitoring Conditions WASHINGTON - The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission today voted 4-to-1 to allow the P3 Network to set sail in the second quarter and vowed to create new reporting requirements to monitor the vessel-sharing agreement involving the three largest global container lines. Commissioner Richard Lidinsky gave the sole dissenting vote against the... DP World Hikes Profit as Revenue, Volume Dip DP World posted a 10.9 percent increase in net profit in 2013 as it focused on fast-growing emerging markets, but revenue and container volume declined on capacity constraints, asset disposals and tough market conditions. The Dubai-based global terminal operator's net profit grew to $603 million from $545 million in 2012 on... Union Pacific Corporation Elects David B. Dillon to Board of Directors, Names CEO Jack Koraleski Chairman Union Pacific Corporation today announced that David B. Dillon has been elected to the company's board of directors, effective immediately. The board also voted to elect the company's chief executive officer Jack Koraleski, chairman of the board. Dillon, 62, is the chairman of The Kroger Co., based in Cincinnati, Ohio. Kroger... Employee-Driver Bill Reintroduced in NJ A bill to reclassify drayage and parcel delivery drivers as company employees instead of independent contractors has been reintroduced in the New Jersey Legislature. The bill is similar to one that Gov. Chris Christie vetoed last year. The Teamsters union contends that most owner-operators at U.S. seaports are misclassified as independent... APM Terminals to Launch Trucker Appointment System in LA APM Terminals in Los Angeles on April 7 will roll out a trucker appointment system that the manager of Southern California's largest container terminal believes will speed up turn times in the harbor. "This thing works," said Alan McCorkle, senior vice president of the 440-acre terminal at the Port of Los... Inland Waterways Bill to Help US Exporters But Extent Unclear WASHINGTON - The federal government is on track to free up trust fund dollars for inland waterway improvements other than a long-delayed, grossly over-budget project that has soaked up much needed funding. Freeing up money for work other than the Olmsted locks and dam project would help shippers and barge companies... CSAV, Hapag-Lloyd Merger Set to Move Forward Shareholders of Chilean ocean carrier CSAV are expected to approve tomorrow a possible merger with Hapag-Lloyd that would create the world's fourth largest container shipping line. The merger moved forward earlier in the week when CSAV bondholders agreed to a change of covenants to allow the CSAV group to sell its... Back-to-Work Order Planned for Striking Vancouver Truckers TSI DeltaportWith few signs of striking truckers and Port Metro Vancouver reaching a deal, the provincial government of British Columbia said it will introduce back-to-work legislation as soon as March 24. The 90-day cooling off period would only affect the 250 union drivers belonging to Unifor, and not members of the... Vancouver Port Turns Up the Heat on Striking Truckers In an effort to turn up the heat on striking truckers, Port Metro Vancouver has announced it will not renew port-issued licenses and permits that are set to expire soon, and will issue new ones only to those truckers who return to work today. "I cannot imagine why we would issue... Taking a Tough Line on LTL Q: You've written before about consignees who reject deliveries of truckloads that were sealed because the seals were breached. We're a less-than-truckload motor carrier, and your articles made me think of some issues we are having with shippers who ship containers, shrink wrap and other various products used in food... Video From TPM: Voxx's Sea-Truck Program Cuts Transit Time Electronics manufacturer Voxx International through its Sea-Truck program has successfully eliminated virtually all air freight and millions in cost from its supply chain. It has adapted a combination of ocean freight and trucking via team drivers who race across the country almost nonstop from the Port of Seattle to distribution centers...

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MARCH 20, 2014
Grain drain in South America Delayed soya bean exports from Argentina to China will lend a boost to the dry-bulk market when they finally hit the water later this year, Safe Bulkers' chief executive said. Diamond not in rough Diamond S Shipping feels no compulsion to make a next move after seeing its New York IPO fall short earlier this month, its billionaire backer insisted today. Genco dodges bullet Shares of Genco Shipping & Trading soared in after hours trading Thursday after alerting investors that it has coughed up cash to cover a lapsed bond payment. Uncertainty haunts Genco Wall Street appears to be growing increasingly concerned about the future of Genco Shipping & Trading (Genco). Duo sweet on YZJ DMG & Partners has raised its outlook on Yangzijiang Shipbuilding (YZJ) after the Chinese company revealed it will pay a lower tax rate over the next three years. BG in LNG warning UK stocklisted BG Group says the LNG industry is in a period of "supply hiatus" as new production coming onstream plateaus while demand rises in Asia and Latin America. Ukraine on the brain The crisis in Crimea is unlikely to have a significant near-term impact on the US shipping industry or the nation's LNG market, according to the head of the US Maritime Administration. Navig8 catches VL leaders Navig8 has propelled itself into the VLCC big league after its second newbuilding swoop in the sector. DP World earnings soar Dubai port operator DP World has posted a 26.6% increase in earnings for 2013 as revenue rose. Dof firms Gulf grip Dof Subsea of Norway has beefed up its presence in the US Gulf of Mexico with another Jones Act compliant subsea vessel. Paraskevi being shifted A grounded Greek bulker is ready to be refloated in the Parana river in Argentina after going aground on 10 March. Navig8 bags VL sextet Navig8 Crude Tankers has raided the Norwegian OTC market for $245m in fresh equity to back expansion of its VLCC fleet, the owner confirms today. Hoegh joins MH370 search A Hoegh Autoliners car carrier is playing a vital role in searching a remote sea area where debris from a missing Malaysian airline may have gone down. Criminalisation legacy lingers A disturbing trend toward criminalisation of maritime accidents and violations continues to threaten shipping 25 years after the Exxon Valdez disaster, a prominent defence lawyer says. Man of steel Robert Bugbee has been crowned commodore of the Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA). Fincantieri's profit surges Fincantieri has reported a huge leap in profit last year as revenue jumped following its majority purchase of Norwegian offshore vessels builder Vard. VLGC rates racing VLGC rates are running hot just as two of the world's four largest owners in the sector are pressing ahead with initial public offerings (IPOs). Siem tapping bond market Shipowner Siem Offshore is considering launching a sale of bonds in the Oslo market. Cosco in $312m order China Cosco has continued its newbuilding momentum with a $312m deal for eight new dry cargo vessels. Aker Philly comes up short Aker Philadelphia Shipyard has sold just less than 50% of its subsequent share offering, raising $4.4m. Viking axes Backman Viking Line has fired chief executive Mikael Backman and replaced him with company veteran Jan Hanses. MSC signs for cruise duo MSC Cruises has put pen to paper on a new cruiseship order worth up to EUR 3bn ($4.13bn) at STX France. Gulf Nav takes $60m hit Gulf Navigation has made a loss provision of over $60m after coming off second best in an arbitration dispute related to a pair of cancelled VLCCs in China. Gard sues IOPC Funds A conflict between the Gard marine insurance group and the International Oil Pollution Compensation (IOPC) Funds is set to be fought in a London court more than 17 years after the tanker spill at the heart of the dispute. Top Ships adds four more Greece's Top Ships is continuing its fleet rebuilding by snapping up four more new MRs due from Hyundai Mipo through to 2016. Pantheon adding aframax Pantheon Tankers of Greece is adding to its aframax tally and is close to buying the 110,300-dwt Mare Italicum (built 2007). TIL hits the top Teekay spin-off Tanker Investments Ltd (TIL) has raked in $175m from its upsized Oslo initial public offering (IPO). RABT prepares sale Swedish shipowner Rederi AB TransAtlantic (RABT) will get the ball rolling on its proposed SEK 150m ($23.4m) equity offering within the next month. Braemar sells US unit UK broker Braemar Shipping Services has offloaded its US technical services company Casbarian. Kherson in the red Ukraine's Kherson Shipyard has posted a loss of UAH 53.37m ($5.26m) for 2013. Yard workers hole ferry A Washington State Ferries (WSF) ship sprang a leak after shipyard workers accidentally drilled a hole in its hull. Nova Star starts in May A new ro-pax service between the US and Canada will be up and running in May, two weeks later than originally planned. Vallianz eyes fresh funds Vallianz, the Singapore offshore vessel operator, is looking to raise fresh capital to fund the next stage of its expansion. Bulk Peace arrested Shagang Shipping has had a HNA Group controlled capesize bulker arrested in Australia over a long running charter dispute. John I heads for Argnetia Salvors have begun to tow a disabled supramax bulker that ran aground of Canada to safer waters for further assessment. Ban to hurt Indonesia Indonesia's trade and government revenue will be hit by the ban on mineral ore exports, the World Bank has said.

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MARCH 20, 2014
NYK to stop providing chassis in Calif. NYK said that starting May 1, it will no longer provide chassis at marine, truck depot and intermodal rail facilities in Long Beach, Calif.; Los Angeles; San Diego, Calif.; and Phoenix, Ariz. Global Ship Lease sees opportunity in smaller ships The container ship charter Global Ship Lease said a new capital structure it is creating will allow it to take advantage of opportunities to grow and possibly pay dividends to shareholders. Ga. approves additional $35M for Savannah deepening Georgia's state legislature has approved Gov. Nathan Deal's proposal for $35 million in additional dredging funds for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project. Georgia has now allocated $266 million, meeting the state's portion for the project. British Columbia seeks cooling-off period to end trucker strike Port Canaveral awaits first ship-to-shore cranes FMC accepting electronic payments Barge company joins EPA's SmartWay program City celebrates first Uruguayan lamb meat shipment since 2001 Electronics distributor chooses LLamasoft for supply chain software TSA plans April rate increase NEWSFLASH: FMC allows P3 Network to move forward The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said its members voted not to block the P3 Network that Maersk, Mediterranean Shipping Co., and CMA CGM plan to start later this year. Executive moves

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MARCH 20, 2014
Prices move independently in Fujairah Soft prices seen in Cape Town. Prices mainly soft in Europe IFO380 prices rose in Rotterdam. Shipowner: We can profit from CO2 monitoring If CO2 monitoring means savings, there lies commercial advantage. 'Technical issues' block data release Singapore trade agency unable to publish fuel oil data. Sea trials successful for voyage optimisation product Will be extended to other ship types. Singapore-based player moves out of higher risk markets But move sees trader's profits shrink. Tax reforms set to boost bunker traffic Regional authorities in south-west India plans VAT cuts for marine fuel. Hong Kong approves low sulphur regulation Suppliers of non-compliant fuel could face jail. Bunker price movement largely down in Asia Only Tokyo Bay saw limited avails, among key Asian ports. Korea Navy to use hybrid electric drive System will 'provide significant fuel and maintenance costs savings.' New staff at Glander International Euwyn Tan joins Singapore office as bunker and lubricant trader. Evergreen cuts carbon footprint Fuel efficient L-type vessels 'a major part' of Evergreen's fleet renewal programme. Gas-fuelled tug ordered from Chinese yard Order comprises two tugs plus options.

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ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

POLICY

The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.

Brussels

A high-level council will be established

ACCIDENTS

Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya

Moscow/Tripoli

In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue

Southampton/Battaramulla

Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.

SHIPYARDS

Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels

Trieste

The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros

PORTS

Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025

Kalafrana/Hong Kong

China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

SHIPPING

T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035

Brussels

Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

ACCIDENTS

ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area

London

The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.

SEAFARERS

Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers

London/Brussels

The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.

Muscat

Twenty-one crew members were evacuated

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.

Miami

SHIPPING

The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports

Dubai/Muscat/Washington

Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea

SHIPPING

ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East

London/Brussels/Singapore

This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.

ACCIDENTS

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.

Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat

On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.

SHIPYARDS

European list of ship recycling facilities updated

Brussels

Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden

SHIPPING

Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags

Rome

PORTS

An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.

Panama

Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York

PORTS

Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.

Sad/Madrid

They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)

Rotterdam

In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

PORTS

PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa

Rome/Singapore

The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel

London

An investment of around £15 million is expected

COMPANIES

Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.

Singapore

The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.

Milan

At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day

PORTS

Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports

Hong Kong/Beijing

Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.

TRANSPORTATION

European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion

Brussels

Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented

PORTS

The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL

Hong Kong/Panama

CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.

PORTS

Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal

Panama

The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads

Brussels

The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.

SAFETY & SECURITY

The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.

Brussels

A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

PORTS

The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports

Madrid

Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.

OFFSHORE

Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.

Houston

It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

TRADE

Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs

Washington/Suitland

An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.

PORTS

Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025

Ancona

Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.

PORTS

Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.

London

Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

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

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

OFFSHORE

Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia

Milan

Order worth approximately 500 million dollars

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025

Oslo

Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)

PORTS

The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.

Pozzallo

Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros

SHIPPING

Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro

Genoa

Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa

PORTS

Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari

Bari

They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine

SEAFARERS

The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law

Genoa

Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs

Berlin

Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon

SHIPPING

In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%

Bangkok

Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%

PORTS

Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.

Palermo

PORTS

Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals

Hamburg

Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.

New York

Significant increase in full containers for export

PORTS

Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January

Hong Kong

1.13 million TEUs were handled

SHIPPING

Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships

Monk

PORTS

Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.

Singapore

Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)

SHIPPING

CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.

Marseille

By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

COMPANIES

Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.

Noise

He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.

OFFSHORE

Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million

Milan

Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller

AWARDS

The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.

Genoa

The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci

JOBS

Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.

LOGISTICS

Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port

Geneva

It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters

LOGISTICS

Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics

Rome

Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche

LOGISTICS

Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management

Sydney

It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda

CRUISES

Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions

Turku

The main fuel is biomethanol

INDUSTRY

Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%

Helsinki

Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco

Lima

Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal

INFRASTRUCTURE

Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan

Naples

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Casablanca

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

SHIPPING

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

Seoul

Transaction valued at approximately $668 million

PORTS

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

Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori

Rome

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

PORTS

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

Tirana

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

DEFENCE

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

Trieste

The order is worth more than 200 million euros

INDUSTRY

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

San Vendemiano

The value of the order is 53 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England

Carpi

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

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

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

MEETINGS

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

Genoa

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

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

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

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.

Athens

Profits are falling

PORTS

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

London

SHIPPING

Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Copenhagen

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

SHIPYARDS

PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore

Singapore

It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares

PORTS

The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste

Trieste

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

SHIPYARDS

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

New York

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

PORTS

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

Rabat

Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total

SHIPPING

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

Keelung

It will be used in the MD2 service

ENVIRONMENT

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

Berlin/Hamburg

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

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

Trieste

Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned

ENVIRONMENT

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

Brussels

PORTS

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

Livorno

The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros

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