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BRIEFS

October 12, 2015

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A-E off 17pc to US$259/TEU, off 7.3pc to USWC, off 5.2pc to USEC US retailers too well stocked as holidays approach, says Port Tracker Forwarder consolidation accelerates with DSV takeover of UTi Doomed 1,200-TEU El Faro was listing, taking on water when engines failed Biggest French ship feted by French president in biggest French port ICTSI launches online slot booking to reduce truck congestion in Manila Russia invests US$400 million on Novorossiysk to dock 10,000-TEU ships Rail connection links Kombi Terminal Burghausen to Rotterdam port Norfolk Southern suffers much rain damage to lines in South Carolina India's shipowners fear that coastal freight rates will fall 12-15pc Marshall Islands flag flies over record tonnage - tops 125 million tons Globalink moves 15 tonnes of gas pipeline gear from Ukraine to Kazakhstan MacGregor signs hatch cover deal for six box ships built in Japan yard US Ex-Im Bank closure puts Boeing orders from Ethiopian Airlines at risk FedEx to invest US$112 million to beef up Milan Malpensa Airport capacity Air cargo warned: Be prepared for Sino-Euro rail to take your customers

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OCTOBER 11, 2015
Bureaucracy Untamed Cargotec's MacGregor receives $21 m order for optimised cargo handling systems for five container vessels Container shipping seen facing three more years of overcapacity & financial pain Extension of Customs & excise duty exemption for Indian flag ships hailed Maersk Line wins European Digital Communications Award for social media presence NYK Line (India) recognised as a Good Corporate Citizen by Bombay Chamber SARJAK demonstrates ODC expertise with successful lift of huge infrastructure project TVS Logistics takes majority stake in Australia-based Transtar through its Singapore JV arm Coffee exports ease to 3.016 lakh t in Oct.-Sept. 2014-15 India urges Germany to help lift EU import ban on vegetables Led by pepper & garlic, spices exports rally by 30 pc in Q1 FY16 APSEZ & L&T in MoU to manage Kattupalli port operations MoS plans to mechanise evacuation process at Major Ports MRPL inks agreement with NMPT to set up LNG terminals Bharat Mala project may be delayed CONCOR's Baddi ICD inaugurated Gadkari stresses on speedy decision-making Fieo calls for focusing on 36 top performing products to boost exports Govt may replace interest subsidy with capital subsidy for textile sector TN to initially spend INR 13,314 cr. for CBIC project development

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Green light for new tunnel in Switzerland Authorities the biggest challenge say Irish exporters Step closer to single European railway area Sustainable fleet extension High-flying aims for fleet Change is name of the game Telematics locate MD Short line railways switch hands New DC competing in a EUR 40 billion Hollande inaugurates the CMA CGM Bougainville in Le Havre Zim IPO looming on horizon? New tank cars support growing mining operations New VP for investigations department Big acquisition era: next candidate already lined up Airnautic opening up in Venice and Barcelona Enhancing Europe to Japan connections

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
New forwarding giant formed Danish freight forwarding group DSV plans to push further up into the top league of global cargo agents with the signing of an agreement today to take over US-based logistics group UTi Worldwide. In the seafreight/container segment, the combined group will control aboit 1.4 million TEU of cargo, Hsu Chih-chien exits Courage Marine Taiwanese shipping veteran Hsu Chih-chien has sold his shares in Singapore-listed Courage Marine, ending his association with the company he founded. Courage Marine, founded in 2001 at the start of the last shipping boom has been struggling in the last two years, posting losses from 2013-2014. Hsu Swire expands its Asia Pacific shipping service to Hobart Swire Shipping today (9 October) announced it would expand its Australian service to Hobart, Tasmania. The new service provides both domestic shipments out of Tasmania to Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane as well as a connecting Hobart to global trade in the Asia Pacific and the United States via Maersk updates on new Boomerang service Shipping giant Maersk has made more information available about its new Boomerang service to Australia. The service started as Thailand dealt with a slew of reports showing stubborn weakness in its exports - something Maersk politely refuted without detailing. "Referring to the above we have seen China's LPG imports may exceed 8 million tonnes in 2015 As China consumes more LPG to feed its propane dehydrogenation plants, LPG imports could set a new record this year. Grieg Shipbrokers noted that China's average monthly LPG imports have gone up from 347,000 tonnes in 2013 to 682,000 tonnes this year. In 2014, China imported 7 million tonnes of Port of Gothenburg freezes tariffs for 2016 In a boost to shipping companies and their customers, the largest port in the Nordics has announced that port charges for 2016 will be the same as this year's. The significance of this is borne out by some statistics: 30% of all Swedish foreign trade passes through the port including 60% of all box DSME calls off plan for shipyard in China South Korean shipbuilder Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering, which has been struggling with massive losses, has called off plans to build a shipyard in Dandong, China. In 2012, DSME signed a Memorandum of Agreement with Rilin, a port development company based in Shenyang province, China. Both Busan Port gets USD242 million development Budget for 2016 More money has been allocated to develop Busan port in 2016 Busan Regional Oceans & Fisheries Administration has announced. A KRW278 billion (USD242 million) budget has been set aside to finance the ongoing development of Busan New Port and the redevelopment of Busan North Port. The funds will come Royal Malaysian Navy establishes special squad to combat piracy The Royal Malaysian Navy has set up a special squad code-named the "Quick Reaction Force" (QRF) to combat piracy. The 14-man squad comprises two teams, namely the sharpshooters and a strike force, based in Tanjung Pengelih in the state of Johor, Malaysia. "For the time being, the teams are Daya's subsidiary wins USD19.9 million subcontract from Axima Malaysia-listed oil and gas company Daya Materials' (Daya's) subsidiary Daya OCI has secured a EUR17.7 million (USD19.9 million) subcontract from France-based Axima Concept (Axima). Under the subcontract, equipment supplier Daya OCI will provide marine heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning Oriental Energy inks charter contract for eight VLGCs Shenzhen-listed Chinese liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) trader Oriental Energy has signed a charter agreement with its controlling shareholder Oriental Petroleum (Yangtze). Under the agreement, Oriental Energy will charter eight 50,000 dwt VLGCs for 10 years upon their delivery, scheduled from CMES projects January-September 2015 profits to quadruple Shanghai-listed China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) projects its January-September 2015 profit to surge 400-430% from a year ago. The expected increase in profit is driven by the company's projected earnings from the bullish tanker market, as well as revenue contribution from its joint venture,

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
UTi board accepts new $1.35bn offer from DSV to create world's fourth-biggest 3PL Carriers square up for coming battle over Transaero's share of the air cargo market Black week follows Golden Week as Asia-Europe shipping rates hit a 15-week low

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
MAN Diesel & Turbo nets another fisheries segment order Wartsila engines for new Russian icebreaker Navy to begin search for El Faro in coming weeks Carnival expands cruise activities in Cozumel with new berth Boskalis to sea trial "drop in" bio-fuels

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
Greenbrier nets railcar order from Saudi Railway Company Alaska Airlines adding flights between Seattle, Raleigh/Durham DOT earmarks grant funds for veteran truck driver program Cordero named to new term as Federal Maritime Commissioner Customs warns of holiday slowdown at Blaine, Washington border crossing

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
NTSB provides update on accident investigation of El Faro NTSB will be the only agency providing information related to the accident investigation of El Faro China LNG imports down 4%, but hopes remain for long-term demand Fall should give way to rising demand over next 10-15 years, says Banchero Costa research chief Petrofac scraps contentious ZPMC ship contract Exploration company cancels deepwater multipurpose offshore vessel The curious co-dependency of the Vietnamese yard and the Italian owner Influx of new orders from ambitious d'Amico Tankers will help boost prospects of struggling Vietnamese state-owned shipbuilding firm Hanjin pulls out of New Zealand service Line is latest victim of regional overcapacity Vroon to lay up 12 ships and scrap old emergency response vessels Five PSVs mothballed as 11 newbuilds are due for delivery over two years Swire Shipping to widen Tasmanian service coverage Added coverage will link Tasmania to Asia, Europe, the Pacific Islands and the US via transhipment services Damen Shiprepair buys compatriot yard Wetering functions shifted to Damen Shiprepair Van Brink in Pernis Oriental Energy charters eight very large gas carriers for 10 years Expanding Chinese gas player takes ships on an annual rate of just $9.6m apiece US Maritime Security Programme unlikely beneficiary of push to repeal US oil-export ban If legislative effort is successful, a fleet of 60 US-flagged vessels will receive higher annual subsidies for 2,400 US mariners Major shareholders liquidate stakes in Courage Marine Success United Development to acquire 27.5% of dry bulk shipping company Concordia Maritime expects strong product tanker rates in 2016-2017 But large global orderbook size still a concern, says chief executive Kim Ullman MOL tests next-generation engine monitoring system Technology results from joint research between ClassNK and MES Malaysian maritime authorities detain three tankers Two tankers held for alleged illegal bunkering and one tanker for docking without anchorage permission Asciano to invest $72m in new Port Botany terminal Port and rail operator plans to move more freight from Port Botany onto railways

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
Trans-Pacific rates down as peak season falters Spot rates on containerized imports from Asia were flat to down this past week even though October is normally the peak month of the year in the eastbound Pacific. Hopes for a strong peak season are therefore fading fast. According to the Drewry and Shanghai Container Freight Index spot rates published... House approves maritime subsidy increase in oil-export bill An increase in the annual subsidy for operation of U.S.-flag ships under the Maritime Security Program survived in a U.S. House-passed bill to end the United States' 40-year-old ban on oil exports, but the bill's chances of becoming law remain iffy. President Obama has threatened to veto the removal of the... Port Tracker: Import peak season may be only a 'bump' Retailers project that U.S. containerized imports from Asia this month will rise only 3.3 percent year-over-year, a further sign that what normally is the busiest month of the annual peak season in the eastbound Pacific will be only a "bump" this year. The Global Port Tracker, published each month by the... Brazil appoints new port minister, pushes on with $2.64B investment plan Efforts to merge Brazil's Special Ports Ministry (SEP) with the Ministry of Transport seem to have been put on hold, at least temporarily, with the appointment of Helder Barbalho as the ministry's new leader. Brazilian maritime interests are relieved the SEP is staying separate from the transport ministry because they will... US food exporters push for port productivity transparency bill Nearly a year after labor stoppages at U.S. West Coast ports burned scores of perishables shippers, the industry's largest advocacy group refuses to relent in its push for greater transparency in how ports are operated and negotiations with unions are conducted. Last winter's contentious dispute between the International Longshore and Warehouse... Kazakhstan Railways to build container terminal in Klaipeda port Klaipeda portKazakhstan Railways, the national railway company of Kazakhstan, will build a 1 million 20-foot-equivalent unit container terminal in Klaipeda, Lithuania, home to one of the largest Baltic seaports. The project will be officially commissioned in mid-2016 and is aimed at tapping growing containerized rail volume between Asia and Europe. Rail... MOL's first-half earnings threatened by investment losses Japan's Mitsui O.S.K. Lines may incur a group net loss in the first half of fiscal 2015, which started in April, due to an extraordinary charge resulting from the collapse of Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha, a mid-size domestic peer and equity-method affiliate. Daiichi Chuo Kisen Kaisha filed for bankruptcy protection on... XPO to take a breather from acquisition race MEMPHIS - After a flurry of acquisitions the past four years, XPO Logistics, the fastest-growing company in trucking and logistics, is going to take a breather to integrate backroom services and take hundreds of millions of dollars of cost out of its operations. However, XPO has every intention of growing in... South Korea's Incheon strives to become regional hub Port of IncheonThe Incheon Port Authority has doubled the size of the ships it can handle in the last decade and is working to handle even larger vessels as it continues to invest in an effort to lower costs for shippers and become a regional hub. IPA marked its 10th anniversary... India OKs $220 million upgrade for Paradip Port The government of India this week approved an infrastructure upgrade project at the major public port of Paradip, allowing the country's second-largest general cargo handler to expand capacity and improve operational efficiency. The plan to mechanize three existing "east quay" cargo berths at the port complex, is estimated to cost Rs.... Turkey's Yildirim moves to sell 24 percent CMA CGM stake LONDON - CMA CGM today confirmed it is in talks with the Yildirim Group over the sale of the Turkish conglomerate's 24 percent stake in the French ocean carrier. "The Yildirim group has informed the CMA CGM shareholders of the wish to divest the bonds redeemable in shares it holds in... Hanjin and HMM return to profitability, but will it last? South Korea's container shipping companies Hanjin Shipping and Hyundai Merchant Marine are leading the country's cautious financial recovery, but it's unclear if the good times will last. The duo are recovering from financial difficulties caused by weak container freight rates, but are not in the clear yet as their lack of... DSV buys UTi for $1.35 billion HONG KONG - Danish logistics company DSV will acquire loss-making UTi Worldwide for $1.35 billion in a surprise announcement that represents a 50 percent premium on UTi's closing price yesterday.UTi said it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by DSV for $7.10 in cash per ordinary share... Asia-Med rates hit record lows after Golden Week shut down HONG KONG - Spot rates on the Asia-Mediterranean trade fell to their lowest ever levels this week, hitting $244 per 20-foot container as China shut down during the country's Golden Week national holidays.Shipping a TEU from Shanghai to a port in the Med will cost just $244, according to the... Peak is a thing of the past, say shipping execs MEMPHIS - This year's peak shipping season has come and gone, and with it so has the notion of a traditional peak season, industry executives said at the JOC Inland Distribution Conference here Thursday. The season was surprisingly abrupt for many, said Shawn Tureman, director of domestic intermodal marketing at Norfolk...

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
Petronas in $28bn pledge Petronas of Malaysia has said it will continue to develop a new $28bn LNG terminal in Canada despite a market slump. Print copies may be delayed UK customs delays could hold-up the arrival of this week's print copy of TradeWinds in some regions. Fourth quarter: feast or famine? Opinion split on what joys seasonality will bring for cape owners in the final months of 2015. Little hope on horizon Activity is expected to be "very limited" in the North Sea anchor-handler (AHTS ) spot market once Shell has fixed its latest rig move. Glencore leads the race Glencore's plans to axe more than 1,000 jobs have boosted the company's shares today, with its main competitors joining the party. Grandweld grabs three Middle East yard to build three new crew ships for INW of Egypt. Latitude Brokers in MBO Hong Kong insurance start up gains independence but plans to retain Cooper Gay relationship. Mr Teekay steps down Teekay Gas Services' long-standing head David Glendinning has decided to retire in December. The buck stops elsewhere We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. Petrofac ditches ZPMC deal Petrofac has binned its contract with China's ZPMC shipyard for a deepwater multi-purpose offshore vessel. LME plots Baltic bid The Baltic Exchange is the subject of a takeover enquiry from the London Metal Exchange, reports claim. Another for Pemex? Mexican oil company considers adding third accommodation ship to Spanish orderbook. Brodosplit eyes orders Speculation has begun over possible new orders for Croatian shipyard Brodosplit after a visit by a South African delegation. BLT wins cash injection Restructuring owner Berlian Laju Tanker (BLT) has secured a cash injection of $10m from new Indonesian investors. All aboard the tanker train Fearnley Securities has hiked its crude tanker rates expectations for the next two quarters and predicted an upward march in owners' share prices. BLT wins cash injection Indonesian investors taking 9.5% of restructuring owner by buying convertible bonds for $10m. Wartsila into Yamal A Yamal LNG icebreaker currently under construction in Russia will have a Wartsila engine installed on it. "No NOL bids yet" Singapore state investment company Temasek Holdings has reportedly yet to receive offers for container line NOL. Apollo gets 5.2% of TNK Apollo Management has revealed a 5.2% stake in Teekay Tankers as a result of the sale of Principal Maritime to the New York-listed owner. BoA bins PGS stake Bank sells its $50m-plus holding in Oslo-listed offshore vessel owner, filing shows. Panama transits drop The Panama Canal has posted a 3.1% drop in year-on-year vessel transits during September. Vroon laying up 12 Dutch owner Vroon is to put 12 offshore vessels into lay-up as the offshore slump continues. Yildirim sale nears Turkey's Yildirim Group is close to agreeing a deal to sell its stake in French container line CMA CGM. Flinterstar a 'wreck' The owner of the ship that collided with an LNG carrier off Belgium on Tuesday has described the vessel as a 'wreck'. Courage gets new investor Distressed stocks specialist buys in to Hong Kong and Singapore-listed bulker owner. Breakthrough for A2SEA Denmark's A2SEA has secured its first contract in Asia with work on the Taiwanese project Formosa 1, it has been confirmed. Oil spill off Statfjord A KNOT Offshore Partners (KNOP) owned shuttle tanker has been involved in an oil spill off the coast of Norway. Three years of box 'pain' Drewry Shipping Consultants and Bimco both issued pessimistic outlooks for the containership sector as growing vessel supply meets slumping demand on high-volume trade lanes.

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
NEWS FLASH: TOTE establishes fund for families of El Faro crew Port directors visit Capitol Hill to advocate freight investment Spot container rates continue to tumble U.S. meat exports slip in August AA Cargo offers leasing program for CSafe's temperature-controlled units NTSB to use submersibles to look for El Faro wreck ITC considers changes to Harmonized Tariff Schedule Lumber Liquidators settles DOJ illegal import suit FMCSA awards grants to colleges for truck driver training programs Thermo King purchases fleet management systems provider Ocean carriers adjust North Europe-Canada loops OIA Global adds nine new origin points to LCL service SingPost acquires U.S.-based e-commerce logistics provider Marisol International opens new Pacific Northwest office NEWS FLASH: DSV to buy UTi for $1.35 billion

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OCTOBER 9, 2015
Observers say slow steaming could be losing its appeal Shipping lines have been announcing speedier transit times on selected services. Arresting ships A study of the OW Bunker collapse and South Africa as a potential system of law to enforce claims Air lubrication: 'Trials failed to find fuel savings' But Maersk says its sea trials do no mean the concept in dead. Indonesia in ship renewal programme To cut bunker expenses and improve country's navigation systems. Brightoil closer to realising online ambitions New e-commerce platform seeks to provide a variety of energy and financial solutions. Platts Med HSFO cargo specification moves close to ISO 8217:2010 Now broadly in line with the latest upper limits for RMG 380 residual marine fuel, such as cat fines. Bahri profit doubles Bunker spendings increase to support higher operational activity. Firm to produce biofuel from whisky byproducts Facility would produce biobutanol, which is 'currently being trialled in the shipping industry'.

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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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