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BRIEFS

January 9, 2015

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Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd up rates on many loops January 15, February 1 Improved efficiency, reduced costs to boost carriers profits New 8888-TEU OOCL Taipei named, DBS Bank thanked High tide refloats grounded Land Rover laden carrier off Southampton Yang Ming adds ship to Japan-PDR-Taiwan-Thailand service Maersk's 14th Triple-E newbuilding to join a 2M Asia-Europe loop USAC receives second 14,993-TEU newbuilding ordered in 2013 Twenty-seventh 8,500-TEU newbuilding to join Evergreen's APG service US upset over Libyan tanker bombing, Liberia to demand answers Refrigerated containers expected to dominate reefer trade US east coast ports stand to win big from west coast problems SCPA to join land conservation efforts along Cooper River Corridor US Coast Guard sets up security zone set up around Boston courthouse OOCL is new ship provider on SE Asia-Australia ASA service Emirates SkyCargo introduces all-in air freight prices as fuel prices fall Moody's downgrades National Air Cargo's B747 financing British parcel delivery firm City Link in receivership, faces bankruptcy

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JANUARY 8, 2015
BCHAA felicitates Deepak Shetty on being promoted as Director-General of Shipping Dry bulk shipping set to face new challenges: BIMCO Human rights court order to compensate pirates is shocking, says IMB Oil tanker market looking up Iron ore imports hit record 8.05 mt in 2014 Port & dock workers protest against corporatisation of Major Ports Sagarmala project plan to be ready by end of this month West Quay-6 berth at Vizag Port to become operational after arrival of largest cranes from China Freight forwarders welcome Emirates SkyCargo's all-in airfreight rates Rlys earnings from freight up 12.19 pc in April-Dec. Extension of operation of residuary provisions of Garments & Knitwears Govt mulling reducing no. of export documents L&T secures large orders across segments No further curbs on gold imports, says Comm Secy

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Swisslog losing warehouse and distribution manager Isuzu UK overshoots 2013 record UTi receives CEIV pharma certification Jöbstl lightens carbon footprint CMB going into the box business WWL expands in strong automotive market DX buys City Link assets G&W opening purse strings for Pinsly Arkansas Chinese shipyards apply for safe recycling list Gulf Air serving more Saudi destinations Big Easy port gets new COO Walvis Bay gains perishable volumes NS unveils new low emission traction Four more B777Fs for Qatar Airways LA sees November box volumes drop ICS - position change on ballast water

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JANUARY 8, 2015
UK port security tightened up in wake of Paris shootings The UK has tightened its port security following the shootings in Paris that killed 12 people yesterday, the BBC reported today. As a precautionary measure there will be additional security checks at UK ports and stronger security presence at Calais as a result of the United Kingdom's increased Felixstowe handles world's largest container ship China Shipping Container Lines' 19,100teu box ship CSCL Globe made its European maiden call at the UK's Port of Felixstowe during a 70-day voyage that began in China's Tianjin Port. Built at Hyundai Heavy Industries in South Korea and classed by DNV GL, the 400m-long CSCL Globe is the first of five Sunken Cemfjord may be left as 'sea grave' Strong currents and dangerous seas mean that it might be too dangerous to recover cement-carrier Cemfjord and the bodies of eight seafarers believed to be trapped inside. The Cyprus-registered vessel turned over in bad weather in the Pentland Firth, off the north coast of Scotland, at the weekend. Wärtsilä adds X62 engine to its low-speed, two-stroke range Wärtsilä has announced that its latest low-speed, two-stroke engine, the X62, has passed its design validation and type approval testing. The tests were carried out in October 2014 at Hyundai's Ulsan engine works, followed by successful sea trials in November, with the Aframax tanker Nissos Viking Line sets own record Finnish ferry company Viking Line last year carried more passengers than ever. The Åland-based company's vessels carried more than 6.6M passengers, which is an increase of 76,500 on the previous year. This achievement was highlighted last December by the company's 200-millionth passenger since the Rail's share at La Spezia rises to 35% The Italian port of La Spezia has announced a 10% growth in cargo moved by rail in 2014, raising the proportion of traffic by rail, mostly in containers, to 35%. This strong growth translates into nearly 7,000 rail box convoys leaving or entering the port gates last year. "[This growth] Knightsbridge Shipping fixes 15 Capes with RWE Knightsbridge Shipping, a listed dry bulk carrier owner in John Fredriksen's business empire, said it has entered an agreement with RWE Supply & Trading on the charter of 15 Capesize vessels on long-term contracts. "The basis of the transaction is to employ the vessels on index-linked contracts. S Korean shipbuilders pessimistic about 2015 Instead of aggressive order-taking, South Korean shipbuilders may only strive to maintain current order backlogs in 2015, said an analyst in a research note. Youngsoo Han of Samsung Securities said, "After reviewing New Year messages from CEOs of Korea's big three shipbuilders - Hyundai Heavy Wärtsilä wins major China engine order The Finnish power solutions provider Wärtsilä has won its biggest-ever order to supply engines for a stationary cutter suction dredger being built at a Chinese yard for a Chinese contractor. "With a total installed power of 24,000kW - driving two dredge pumps plus generators - and 5,200kW of cutter power, China's iron ore inventories hit 11-month low Iron ore inventories at major ports in China stood at 100.6M tonnes as of 2 January, recording the lowest number since 24 February 2014, showed data from SteelHome, a Shanghai-based steel information provider. Inventories were down by 12% from the highest 113.7M tonnes inventories in last July, P&I clubs warn of bauxite liquefaction risk Protection and indemnity clubs have issued warnings of the liquefaction risks of bauxite cargoes, following the sinking of Gearbulk's Supramax bulker Bulk Jupiter on New Year's Day. The ship was carrying over 46,000 tonnes of bauxite from Kuantan, Malaysia, when it sank off Vung Tau, Vietnam, China helps search for QZ8501 black boxes A Chinese rescue vessel left a military port in Sanya, in southern China's Hainan Province, Monday night to search for the black boxes at the suspected crash site of AirAsia flight QZ8501. As requested by Indonesia, the naval ship Yongxingdao, with 48 divers and underwater search-and-detect EMAS Offshore posts net profit of $148M Singapore-listed offshore oilfield services provider EMAS Offshore today reported net profit of $148.4M for its first financial quarter that ended 30 November 2014, from earnings of $13M in 1QFY14. The higher net profit achieved was due to the $137.5M bargain purchase gain arising from the Container shipping overcapacity continues Shipping business had a gloomy 2014 and the bearishness is expected to persist this year, said OCBC Investment Research. OCBC Investment Research analyst Eugene Chua commented in a report, "The shipping industry is also positively correlated to global economic growth. Although IMF [International HHI labour union rejects wage agreement The labour union of the world's largest shipbuilder, Hyundai HI (HHI), has rejected a tentative resolution on the wage and collective bargaining agreement for 2014. Through an official announcement on its website, the labour union stated that 66.47% or 10,390 members voted against the agreement. On Triyards starts 2015 with two liftboats orders Singapore-listed fabricator and engineering solutions provider Triyards Holdings (Triyards) began the year with two new liftboats orders worth $75.4M. The vessels belong to the next-generation state-of-the-art four-legged liftboats, which can accommodate 150 persons each and can be utilised for Nanjing Tanker terminates VLCC charterparty Nanjing Tanker, a Chinese tanker operator currently undergoing restructuring, has terminated two charterparties over two VLCCs with Sinokor Merchant Marine, incurring losses of $4M for 2014. The two VLCCs were identified as 2009-built Beijing Sunrise and 2011-built Dalian Glory, a regulatory filing

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Bibby Subsea charters Bordelon newbuild ULIV Marine Group Boat Works wins four Navy contracts Tsuneishi Shipbuilding delivers 200th Kamsarmax bulker Exelerate completes 700th Ship-to-Ship LNG transfer Wärtsilä makes X62 fully available on market ClassNK updates container stowing and lashing guidelines

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Dan Robbins named president of Bellingham Port Commission OOCL celebrates christening of new 8,888 TEU containership DOT emergency funds available for Washington roads hit by flooding Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics buys Mexican firm Carlogistics Department of Commerce releases November goods/services trade numbers

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JANUARY 8, 2015
StealthGas races to buy back 'cheap' shares Vafias eyes requesting more funds for repurchase programme Owners saving $9,000 per day on bunker fuel on spot voyages Big savings come as 2015 looks rosy for crude tankers but might present challenges for product tankers as new vessels hit the water Ashdown to take IACS top job Former CoS and CLIA man takes over in May Ocean Rig expands deal with Eni off West Africa One-year extension and agreement for second drillship extends contract backlog by $187m Navios Acquisition fixes VLCCs at enhanced rates Angeliki Frangou says tanker arm aims to increase charter periods in stronger market Hoegh Osaka may avoid general average Cargo interests hoping for absorption clause to kick in Thome appoints DNV GL's Nortun as chief executive Owner Olav Eek THorstensen to focus on chairman role HHI to restart labour talks after workers vote down wage deal South Korea shipbuilder is forced to return again to the negotiation table Eimskip swoops on reefer forwarder Shortsea operator says the acquisition is part of its external expansion Maersk product tanker fixture helps industry make strong start to 2015 Shifting global refining capacity changing the face of the product tanker industry in 2015 Cosco Shipping plans to raise $400m via new offering State shipping conglomerate pushes ahead with fleet expansion Lower Australian dollar boosts coal exports Analysts see the increase as relatively short-term, with coal shipments from Queensland continuing with limited growth or plateauing during 2015 Knightsbridge inks energy charters Some 15 capesize vessels to be chartered to European energy business

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Virginia handled record 2.4 million TEUs in 2014 The Port of Virginia handled a record 2.39 million twenty-foot-units of containers in 2014 while returning to profitable operation and working to bring congestion and delays under control. Container volume increased 7.6 percent from 2013. The port closed the year with a strong December, handline 203,276 TEUs, a jump of 12.3... US intermodal volume dips but key performance metric improves U.S. intermodal volume last week slipped 0.7 percent year-over-year but a key metric of rail performance improved, suggesting that the major railroads continue to make headway in improving overall service. Average U.S. intermodal train speeds in the week ending Jan. 2 were 0.7 miles per hour faster than in the prior... 'Internet of Things' to connect trucking, global transport This is the year the "Internet of Things" - the growing network of products, from home thermostats to industrial machinery, that connect to the Internet - moves from the back room to the show floor. There are 900 "Internet of Things" exhibitors at the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las... US Congress keeps distance from ILWU-PMA labor talks WASHINGTON - Rep. Janice Hahn, the California Democrat who co-founded and co-chairs the Congressional PORTS Caucus, this week told her colleagues that the International Longshore and Warehouse Union and West Coast waterfront employers reaching a labor contract was essential to the U.S. economy. For shippers and transportation providers frustrated with long delays... US truck spot market pricing settles, remains 'strong' Spot market truckload rates are slowly backing off their fourth major peak of 2014, but that has more to do with lower fuel prices than lower post-holiday freight demand. The national average spot market dry van rate reported by DAT dropped from $2.10 per mile for the week that ended Dec.... Arsenault named Hyundai Merchant Marine's Americas CEO David J. Arsenault has been promoted to president and CEO of Hyundai Merchant Marine America and Hyundai America Shipping Agency, responsible for North, Central and South America. Arsenault joined Hyundai Merchant Marine in 2004 and previously was responsible for sales. He has 28 years of industry experience. He was country manager for five years... Court affirms ousting of NY-NJ port hiring agent A New Jersey appellate court has upheld the Waterfront Commission of New York Harbor's right to revoke the license of a port hiring agent for associating with organized-crime members. The decision by Superior Court of New Jersey's appellate division followed a New York state appeals court ruling last year that upheld the... Asia-Europe carriers face struggle as capacity grows, economies slow Asia-Europe is sure to be the most exciting liner route in 2015 as it faces an influx of the world's largest container vessels, head-to-head battles between new and expanding carrier alliances, volatile freight rates and an accelerating shift from long-term contracts to spot market deals. Against this bearish outlook, most carriers... China Cosco sends 17 more ships to the scrap yard HONG KONG - China Cosco Holdings continued its aggressive scrapping programme, disposing 17 vessels in the last quarter of 2014 for $50 million. Four container vessels and 13 bulk carriers with an aggregate capacity of 919,853 deadweight tons were sold to scrapyards as the mainland's largest shipping company continues to take... CSCL Globe makes maiden Europe call The 19,100 TEU CSCL Globe enters the Port of Felixstowe for the first time.HONG KONG - The world's largest container ship, the 19,100 TEU CSCL Globe, sailed into the British gateway Port of Felixstowe this week to make its maiden European call in a loop that will include Rotterdam, Hamburg... Forwarders gear up for Chinese New Year cargo surge HONG KONG - Asia forwarders are preparing for a busy first quarter with a six-week sweet spot between the western year end and a late Chinese New Year expected to drive up cargo volumes being shipped out before the mainland's most important holiday. Chinese New Year falls on Feb. 19, which... Asia-Pacific airlines posting record freight growth Andrew Herdman, director general of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.HONG KONG - International air freight demand accelerated late last year, driven by strong growth in shipments of electronic goods going into the year-end festive season, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) said today. In freight tonne kilometre (FTK) terms,... LA-LB still aiming for gray chassis pool launch next month Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said the Southern California ports continue to work toward a Feb. 1 roll-out date for a neutral, or gray chassis concept at the busiest U.S. port complex, despite the protracted contract negotiations between the longshore union and waterfront employers. It surfaced earlier this...

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JANUARY 8, 2015
SBLK tackles gap Greek bulker operator Star Bulk Carriers is gearing up for a campaign aimed at raising cash to plug the funding gap tied to its newbuilding programme. Attention turns to RWE RWE Supply & Trading made waves this week when it emerged as the charterer of 15 capes from Knightsbridge Shipping in a deal that caught many forecasters off guard. BRS behind cape coup Barry Rogliano Salles (BRS) has emerged as the architect of a transaction that saw Knightsbridge Shipping charter more than a dozen capesize bulkers to RWE Supply & Trading. OW mounts offensive A panamax containership controlled by Cosco Container Lines (Cosco) of China has landed at the centre of a legal battle between OW Bunker and a former customer. Navios VL sets new high Navios Maritime Acquisition has secured period employment for two VLCCs, including a new arrival at a multi-year high. HRG buying back Norwegian ferry group Hurtigruten is to spend NOK 500m ($46m) on redeeming a bond loan. Poseidon stretches deal Ocean Rig has seen its long-term contract for one of its drillships with energy major Eni extended for an additional year. StealthGas nets $7m Nasdaq-quoted LPG carrier owner in the money following sale-and-leaseback. Cruiseship worker jailed A cruiseship room attendant who assaulted a passenger and attempted to kill her in February 2014 has been jailed for 30 years and five months. Brokers eye resale openings Shipbrokers are scouring Scorpio Bulkers' newbuilding catalogue for resale opportunities. Berg joins BW LPG BW LPG has recruited former Eitzen man Pontus Berg to replace a departing executive. Drugs found on cargoship Guyana authorities have seized 192kg of cocaine hidden on an Intership Navigation vessel. Charter joy sparks Golden Ocean John Fredriksen's Golden Ocean was on the march in Oslo this morning after a major capesize charter success. Stena RoRo cleans up Sweden's Stena RoRo is fitting US-designed exhaust scrubbers to one of its ships to meet new European fuel regulations. Thome appoints Nortun A classification expert will join Singapore-based Thome Group as its new chief executive officer. KDB builds stake Korea Development Bank (KDB) has reinforced its position as the biggest shareholder of shipowner Pan Ocean ahead of its sale. Cosco offloads 17 China Cosco Holdings has taken its fleet renewal scheme one step further with the disposal of 17 vessels. CSDC plots $560m buyback China Shipping Development Co (CSDC) is planning to buy back outstanding convertible bonds worth CNY 3.47bn ($558.38m) after its share price rose. Gadkari approves ports India's shipping minister Nitin Gadkari has okayed funding for two new port projects. New fire on ro-pax Firefighters have tackled a new fire on the Norman Atlantic at the port of Brindisi. Crew airlifted from grounded cargoship Turkish rescuers have airlifted 10 crew from a cargoship that took on water after grounding in a storm off the port of Samsun. Triyards gets a lift Singapore-listed shipbuilding group Triyards Holdings has gotten off to a good start in its first financial quarter with orders for two new liftboats and a net profit of $8.22m. ISC declares dividend New York-listed International Shipholding Corporation (ISC) has declared a dividend of $2.375 per share on its Series A Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock and a dividend of $2.25 per share on its Series B Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock. EMAS shows results Singapore-listed EMAS Offshore has reported a $148.4m net profit for its first quarter 2015 results. Baltic Trading lands loan US bulker owner Baltic Trading has lined up a credit facility that will be used to refinance debt and fund a pair of newbuildings.

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Factory production impacted by port congestion HMM America selects new president and CEO Air cargo expands into 2015 WWL acquires integrated automotive logistics provider 750 ton generator discharged in Charleston Salt shipments up this year on Great Lakes Eimskip acquires Dutch reefer forwarder COSCO announces GRI on imports from Far East and Indian subcontinent ASF Intermodal opens Charlotte terminal Executive moves

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JANUARY 8, 2015
Report: Shipowners look to MGO for US ECA compliance Rather than 'boutique' ultra-low sulphur fuel oil-type material. Paris terror attack triggers increased port security At the French port of Calais and at the Eurostar terminal in Paris. Belgian bunker company seeks court protection Wiljo was left being owed up to $10 million by the collapse of OW Bunker. Shipping companies 'should see profits rise' Dubai-based tanker company welcomes impact of falling fuel costs. Low bunker prices may put a break on scrapping 'The more ships that stick around the slower the recovery.' 'More buyers' as IFO prices firm Singapore bunker market sees prices climb for the first time in almost two weeks. Canada to increase ECA enforcement Says 'a range of enforcement options' will be introduced in 2015. New engine type offers 'exceptional fuel savings' 'Engine fully approved and available to the market.' Ship arrest in Singapore Marshall Islands registered tanker held. ECA rules linked to boost in bunker calls UK port says vessels have been lifting MGO. Update on Hong Kong OGV sulphur rule New at-berth requirement to take effect by mid-year. Bunker-saving VLOC design launched in China Design claims to cut fuel consumption by over 18%. Greek bunker player suspends barge deliveries to Piraeus 'Unhealthy market conditions' behind decision, says report. Panama authorities revise bunkering rates New rates to take effect in April. Crude gains as US inventories rise US crude production rose 11,000 barrels per day to 9.13 million last week.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

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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