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BRIEFS

January 16, 2019

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China's economy weakens as December exports and imports contract Continuous dialogue key to working out US-China trade impasse: experts MSC launches major clean-up after 300 boxes fell off MSC Zoe Maersk switches focus on box manufacturing to reefer market Tropical Shipping boosts refeer services between Caribbean and Halifax DB Schenker partners Magento to offer merchants e-commerce platform Hapag-Lloyd appoints Maximilian Rothkopf as its new chief operating officer Hong Kong enjoys another record breaking year for air cargo Cathay, Cathay Dragon cargo volume dips 4.9pc in December North Afghanistan opens new air cargo route to Turkey, Europe

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JANUARY 15, 2019
FIATA World Congress 2019 to be held in Cape Town, South Africa Lines in physical container inspection pilot to eliminate risk US container imports at new high in 2018 but 2019 has its challenges, says analysis ZIM to commence next phase of blockchain-based B/L initiative Despite Brexit uncertainty, UK exports to India up by 27 pc PSA facilities handle over 9 pc more containers in 2018 T. K. Ramachandran takes charge as Chairman of VOC Port Tata Steel in plans to develop Subarnarekha port in Odisha Air freight demand flat towards end of last year Brexit & trade concerns seen benefiting air freight Nippon Cargo Airlines expands strategic partnership for the operation of B747-400F cargo aircraft Qatar Airways is Official Airline Partner of Qatar-India Year of Culture 2019 SpiceJet's SpiceFresh flags off its first cargo shipment to Hong Kong & Dubai from Guwahati Govt likely to extend key incentive scheme to more exporters China to restrict imports of scrap steel, aluminium from July

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Golden logistics for all that glitters Pressing on with trans-Asian railway network The latest from Zürcher Kies und Transport US railway provides solid help to industry ALC appoints Kirk Coningham as CEO Taking next blockchain technology step Turkish Cargo joins Animal Transport Association Agility opens new hub in Bahrain Denmark eases pocket wagon ban Mosolf expanding advisory board More about scrubbers and sulphur First Middle East carrier awarded Iata CEIV Pharma... Eiltrans to augment Night Star Express network "Curiosity of the Day" Port of Hamburg gets direct link to Singen terminal Rune Dybedal to chair NSOCC Clarkson paints sceptical picture of shipping in 2019 Emirates adds freighter destination in Latin America

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JANUARY 15, 2019
Expecting demand boom, Samskip introduces pre-Brexit peak surcharge Supply chain radar: DSV bids for Panalpina at Sfr170 a share US shipper fury as container lines announce 'insane' street turn fees AirBridgeCargo expecting an 'exceptional' year as its global network expands In a tight market, heavylift operators must be 'more competitive and work together' Zim offers time- and cost-saving blockchain-based electronic bills of lading Steady industry growth and surge in digitalisation a recipe for success at PSA New York agrees $35m settlement with FedEx over illegal cigarettes Panalpina appoints Christian Stingl head of marketing and sales for Europe Jesper Thomsen and John Gilleran now key advisers to Kontainers Market Insight: Q&A with Hans Willam - lessons from 45 years' experience in logistics

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JANUARY 15, 2019
Entire Jackson Offshore Operators fleet now has contract coverage ReCAAP: Asian piracy falls to lowest level since 2007 Lyons back as Mjølner President and CEO ABS grants AiP for advanced Wind Turbine Transport Vessel design Eniram energy management solution pays off for La Méridionale

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JANUARY 15, 2019
Court approves Aegean Marine restructuring Mercuria improved its offer in December, heading off a rival bid and gaining support from a critical group of creditors Hong Kong has a unique foundation for growth Hong Kong's core strengths face serious competition. However, as the Lloyd's List Business Briefing has heard, it has advantages nowhere else can match Port of Antwerp secures $3.4bn investment from Ineos The Port of Antwerp has been chosen by Ineos as the location for a €3bn investment hailed as the biggest... Cuts in China's coal imports force panamax earnings to slide Panamax earnings, which have slipped below supramax, may rise to $13,500 per day in March, according to Maritime Strategies International Between the lines: Ultra large tonnage impacts Asia-Europe trade The liner industry is braced to receive around 400,000 teu of 'mega vessel' capacity this year, which is destined for... Better late than never when it comes to container shipping For every year between 2012 and 2018, the average delay for late arrivals remained stubbornly between three and four days... SDTR signs 10 kamsarmaxes at Dalian Shipbuilding SDTR Marine is 60% owned by China's Shandong Shipping and 40% by Singapore's Transcenden Global Pte Brexit vote is 'beginning of a process, not the end', says UK ports body Prime Minister Theresa May is expected to be defeated on Tuesday evening when she puts forward her proposals before Members... Maersk Honam to be rebuilt in South Korea The stern section of fire-damaged Maersk Honam is to be shipped to South Korea for a new bow section to... Stena partners Hyundai Glovis in European shortsea car carrier venture A subsidiary of Stena and German car carrier Glovis Europe has filed a merger application to the EU for a... PSA terminal volumes increase 9% Almost half of the group's volumes come from its Singapore terminals Daily Briefing What the latest China trade data tells shipping \| Trade war threatens US box terminals after record year \| Gender... HHIC-Phil secures court approval for rehabilitation HHIC-Phil reportedly had $1.3bn of outstanding debts, borrowed from Filipino banks and South Korean lenders Asian sea robbery at lowest in a decade A total of 76 incidents of piracy and armed robbery, comprising 62 actual and 14 attempted incidents, were reported in... Torm facing FSLT claim over tanker redeliveries The vessels were returned in 'an untradeable condition and in breach of the redelivery provisions of the bareboat charters', FSLT... Shanghai International Port Group records 10.9% profit decline Company made Yuan1.25bn of investment gains from a 4.13% stake in the Postal Savings Bank of China during the first... Singapore bunker sales flat as box traffic rises The first full year of operations at CMA CGM-PSA Lion Terminal gave the port a major boost, lifting Singapore's container volume US in talks with Qatar over sending LNG to Europe Trump administration wants Europe getting less LNG from Russian pipelines, more from the US Gulf and Middle East

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JANUARY 15, 2019
India's tariff guide for privatized terminals revised US high court rules against forced trucker arbitration Wind blades shipped to Russian wind farm AAL chief: Tight demand good for MPV/HL market Lack of air cargo surge marks weak trans-Pacific Consumer goods shippers need new sales channels Blockchain to expedite Veracruz port exports Unreliable ocean service cramps Europe shippers

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JANUARY 15, 2019
UK ports 'concerned' over nixed Brexit deal British Ports Association urges government come up with alternative plans to avoid messy withdrawal from European Union. Navig8 principals take control of Feen Marine Scrubbers Renamed FMSI to increase capacity five-fold under leadership of Nicolas Busch and backing from partner Gary Brocklesby. Golden Ocean buys back as DNB Asset Management trims stake in bulker owner While Golden Ocean has increased its shareholding, DNB Asset Management has slightly reduced its stake New 2020 low sulphur fuel tests show positive results Tests for the consistency and quality of new types of IMO 2020 compliant fuels have been positive. Bonderup plots family time after departing XO Shipping Departing XO Shipping chief executive Ejner Bonderup has opened up further about his departure from the Danish company. Bonderup departs as chief executive of XO Shipping TradeWinds reported earlier today Bonderup was exiting the position and would be replaced by two existing executives. In a subsequent interview Bonderup said he was leaving XO with a very solid and healthy, capital base and no Kalani highlights white knight role in riding to DryShips' rescue George Economou's DryShips was probably headed for insolvency and a bankruptcy filing if not for the help rendered by Kalani Investments in righting the ship. DryShips says disclosure of Kalani dealings puts it in clear Diana Containerships lawyers say 'silly and absurd' fraud claims make no sense That is one of several contentions made by Kalani in asking a judge to dismiss the securities frau Diana Containerships lawyers say 'silly and absurd' fraud claims make no sense Lawyers for Diana Containerships are not mincing words when it comes to their call for a New York court to dismiss a shareholder lawsuit over dealings with Kalani Investments. "Absurd" and "silly" are just two of the words hurled at the plaintiffs as defendants argue that claims of securities fraud are baseless. "Plaintiffs' case suffers from another glaring deficiency: It makes no sense," write DryShips says disclosure of Kalani dealings puts it in clear George Economou-led owner contests shareholder fraud lawsuit on grounds it had legitimate intentions and revealed them fully in $700m equity raise from financier Shanghai's box volume hits another all-time high in 2018 Box throughput at the world's largest container port increases to over 42 million teu as China's international trade expands Norwegian orders new ship for Regent Seven Seas Frank del Rio-led cruise major plans to spend €475m ($542m) on the sister ship to Seven Seas Explorer. Fitch downgrades Soechi as leverage rises Fitch Ratings has cut its assessment of Indonesian tanker owner Soechi Lines as leverage rose. The agency said the long-term issuer default rating was downgraded to B from B+ with a stable outlook. Its net leverage after the third quarter rose to five times from 4.6 times in 2017, Fitch said. Persistent under-performance at its shipyard was the underlying reason for its relatively high debt pro Diana Containerships gets delisting notice Simeon Palios-led company's shares are at $0.89 before the opening bell. Jackson secures 'at least' two OSV contract extensions Jackson Offshore Operators has extended at least two of its deepwater offshore supply vessels, sending charter coverage to 2020. The "firm, non-cancellable, long-term contract extensions" include the Lightning and the Squall, both 4,357-dwt vessels built in 2015. "These extensions demonstrate our clients' satisfaction with our outstanding service and are a testament to the hard work and dedicati Seaport redraws 2019 bulker rate forecasts on demand drag Multiple macro-economic headwinds have led Seaport Global to dial down its dry cargo rate forecasts for 2019. Increased trade tensions, a slowdown in China and Beijing's restrictions on coal imports are denting demand in the sector, at a time IMO 2020 rules are expected to help boost scrapping of older ships, says analyst Magnus Fyhr. Koch emerges as charterer of first 2020 Bulkers newbuilding Court approves Hanjin's Subic restructuring plan A Philippines court has approved the rehabilitation scheme filed by Hanjin Heavy Industries & Construction's Subic Bay shipyard. The Korean yard group applied for the restructuring process last week. The HHIC-Phil yard is reported to have defaulted on $400m in bank loans. Chinese shipbuilders eye move for Hanjin yard after filing Domestic tanker and ferry owner Dennis Uy was reported to have e Fredriksen's Ship Finance International strikes suezmax deal with Repsol John Fredriksen's Ship Finance International has secured a time charter for one of its spot-trading suezmax tankers, sources say. Oil major Repsol is understood to have fixed the 156,000-dwt Everbright (built 2010) for a year at $23,000 per day. Fredriksen's Ship Finance International strikes again for container vessels Ship Finance International eyes tanker market after boxship spending spree JES eyes takeover by blockchain company PLMP Chinese shipyard group in talks with buyer as it receives demand for loan payments. Cracked cargoship banned for a year by Paris MOU A general cargoship with hull cracking has been barred from Paris MOU ports for a year. It is the second time the 2,900-dwt Nila (built 1978) has been banned by the organisation. A first offence attracts a three-month exclusion. Corroded cargoship banned by Paris MOU The port state body said the ship was detained in Russia's Kavkaz port in October, its third detention in the last three years. Navigator Holdings to ride US ethane-based petrochemical boom with versatile fleet New York-listed owner of handysize and midsize tankers is well positioned to take advantage of rising exports from the US amid shale expansion, says chairman David Butters Further de-bottlenecking will increase demand for LPG shipping - Butters All sizes of LPG carriers would benefit from more exports from the US Atlantic coast and Canada's west coast, says Navigator chairman Pacific Radiance wins more time for takeover Restructuring Singapore OSV owner Pacific Radiance has gained more time to complete a buy-out by a mystery investor. The company said it has extended debt moratoria that were due to expire on Monday. The country's court has extended the agreement to 14 March. Pacific Radiance will seek more time at a hearing on that date, it added. Last month, the company said an unnamed owner had agreed to bu Bonderup departs as chief executive of XO Shipping Former Norden dry cargo boss is being replaced by two existing staff members. New Aegean Marine bankruptcy plan gets go-ahead It took 30 minutes in a Manhattan courtroom for Aegean Marine's Chapter 11 to take a big step forward Sovcomflot blames low market for delayed IPO The company's CEO sees green shoots appearing in freight markets, which could help expedite Sovcomflot's part-privatisation. Flat-earthers go on cruise to edge of the world A flat-earth cruise sounds like a potentially dangerous venture if it gets close to the edge of the world. But the Flat Earth International Conference (FEIC) is undaunted, promising a jaunt in 2020, the Guardian reported. The navigation of the vessel could call into question their beliefs, however. "Ships navigate based on the principle that the Earth is round," Henk Keijer, a former cruiseship Dutch yard duo held talks over Uljanik takeover Dutch shipbuilders Damen and Royal IHC have held talks over a potential takeover of Croatia's struggling Uljanik Group. The country's economy minister Darko Horvat told the Hina news agency that the pair were invited to carry out due diligence, but have not yet done so. The yards have reportedly said they are now not interested in bidding for the shipbuilder, which operates the Uljanik yard in P Dole opts for newbuildings at Chengxi US owner Dole Fresh Fruit has opted for Chengxi Shipyard in China as it renews its fleet. Broker Clarksons said the company has signed up at the yard for two 1,830-teu feeder boxships for delivery in 2021. Dole eyes Chinese newbuildings as fleet ripens for renewal No price has been given for the order. Dole has 15 vessels including reefers, with three feeders built in 2015 and 2016 at Hyundai Nissen sheds sixth bulker since September 2018 The 82,000-dwt Crystal Star finds buyer at about $24m, brokers say. Norwegian cruise destination set to curb number of ship visits Authorities move to protect picturesque Bergen and Unesco World Heritage fjords Buamim out at Gulf Navigation Middle East tanker owner's chief executive quits as new shareholders come on board. Star Bulk confirms sale of supramax as ER capes swell fleet Older vessel exits the fleet as final two ships arrive from one of three 2018 M&A transactions. BW Group strikes again for BW LPG shares Latest buyback comes in addition to a string of purchases before Christmas. Euronav chief sheds light on its scrubber sceptic stance Paddy Rodgers talks scrubber bans, changing environmental views and how two ULCCs are part of its back-up plan. Viken Shipping locks suezmax into two-year contract Period rates for crude tankers remain firm with buoyant market mood for the coming quarters Norway ports group leader urges input from stakeholders on cruise rules Cruise Norway managing director Inge Tangeras believes Norway's long coastline gives it the capacity to take even more cruise tourists and detailed research is needed before restrictions are placed on ships visiting Bergen. "We haven't seen facts on the table yet," said Tangeras of the situation in Bergen. "The whole process is not based on facts, measurements, analysis, discussion and involveme Jefferies tips Cosco for profit fall as box rates dip Jefferies is expecting a fall in profit for Cosco Shipping Holdings as boxship rates fall. Transpacific levels have endured a sharp decline, the analyst said. Cosco and its new acquisition OOCL both have their largest market share in these trades. Finance costs related to the OOCL takeover will also weight heavily this year, Jefferies added. Costs hit CNY 952m ($140.77m) in the third quarter, Small is best as Toisa OSV buyers bag big discounts Buyers of offshore support vessels from Greece's bankrupt Toisa group have been securing significant discounts in recent auctions, but owners still have to be aware of changing market focuses when trying to negotiate deals. That is the message from Maritime Strategies International (MSI), whose offshore analyst Ferenc Pasztor has been crunching the numbers to compare distressed sale prices with f Euronav takes $3m hit from suezmax sale Tanker giant Euronav will book a loss of $3m from selling a suezmax for conversion. The 158,000-dwt Felicity (built 2009) has gone to a global supplier and operator of offshore floating platforms, it said on Tuesday. But the cash generated on the transaction after repayment of debt will be $21.1m. The vessel has been delivered to the new owner and will be converted into an FPSO. The capital lo Maersk Honam to be rebuilt at Hyundai Heavy Industries Cosco Shipping heavy lift vessel expected to take one month to transport hull to Korea. Smit to salvage Star Centurion wreck Dutch salvage specialist to carry out complicated salvage job on capsized pipelayer. China sees big surge in year-end crude imports Oil imports up over 10% for the year to new high, while piped and shipped gas imports jump nearly 32%. One dollar 'bribe' lands forklift driver in Changi Prison Guilty man said to have demanded money in return for not delaying container lorry drivers. There is still volatility ahead - but that is not such a bad thing Slower growth and higher interest rates suggest the world's economy will face a bumpy year ahead, writes Alexandre Tavazzi, global strategist at Pictet Wealth Management Chinese shipowner joins converts to LPG fuelling Seven VLGCs for Tianjin Southwest Maritime are now set to blaze trail with fuel choice, as others consider making the switch Safety failings contributed to Haizhou Shipyard's decline Fatal accidents said to have played a part in once-thriving repairer's financial woes

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JANUARY 15, 2019
Exclusions for $200 billion in China tariffs on hold U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer indicated in a letter that ongoing trade talks will play a role in whether the Trump administration eventually will establish an exclusion process. Maersk to use Avantida platform for street turns The carrier will use the Belgium-based service to approve the triangulation of containers in the United States and Canada. Commentary: Rotterdam's weighty role in supply chains The Port of Rotterdam, which ranks 10th worldwide in terms of total throughput, can transport goods to a consumer base of about 40 million people. USTR starts furloughs amid government shutdown "Excepted personnel will ensure USTR continues to conduct operations, including trade negotiations and enforcement." NEWS FLASH - Teamsters: Supreme Court decision 'great victory' for drivers The union says truck drivers will be prevented from waiting their rights through private arbitration agreements; the decision may spark class action lawsuits against owner-operator fleets. Executive Moves: TOTE, CSA, PTV, FM and more UPS offers Saturday export service

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JANUARY 15, 2019
FUTURES: Rising equities, tighter supply outlook push crude higher Crude futures settled higher Tuesday as the market traced equities higher against a backdrop of an increasingly bullish macro-supply picture. Hafnia, BW Tankers merger operationalizes; eyes higher demand "All the core elements are in place," Andreas Sohmen-Pao, chairman of the merged company said at an industry event. Bunker operations in Malta restart as weather conditions improve: port authority Bunker operations in Malta restarted late Tuesday morning, after weather conditions improved. FUTURES: Oil maintains uptrend on expected crude draws Early movers had mostly headed into green, paring back losses from Monday's worry over China's trade performance, a market strategist at IG said. External: Global Risk Management IMO 2020 set to curb container capacity as ships scrapped, retrofitted: Drewry Drewry also said that the supply-demand balance will benefit from a reduced appetite for ULCVs among the major carriers. SINGAPORE DATA: Dec bunker fuel sales rise 0.3% on year to 4.31 mil mt LSMGO posted a record high monthly volume of 190,800 mt for 2018, surging 35.8% month on month. Japan banks set to resume Iran oil transactions after regulatory clearance: sources The Japanese banks will be able to issue letters of credit for relevant deals after clearance from Japanese and US regulatory authorities, a source said.

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PORTS

Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.

Paris

It will become operational in 2027

COMPETITION

SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori

Rome

The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation

CRUISES

Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.

Brussels

The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation

PORTS

Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.

Rome

Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%

Taranto

Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program

Schindellegi

In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%

LOGISTICS

In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).

Hedehusene

Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.

TRUCKING

Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.

Milan

PORTS

Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.

Genoa

Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%

Madrid

Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining

PORTS

ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.

Antwerp

In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased

PORTS

Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports

Koper

CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent

TRADE

Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base

SHIPPING

While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona

Miami

Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol

SHIPPING

The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.

London/Brussels

Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.

PORTS

ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.

Brussels

Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.

PORTS

PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously

Genoa

Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.

LEGISLATION

Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation

Rome

The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen

PORTS

Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Los Angeles

Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.

SHIPPING

HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs

Seoul

The ships will be delivered by April 2029

PORTS

Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

PIRACY

Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter

Kuala Lumpur

The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

PORTS

Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.

La Spezia

A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation

ACCIDENTS

In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.

Batam

This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"

TRADE

South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.

Beijing

Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group

PORTS

Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter

Singapore

By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.

SHIPPING

Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy

London

The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes

Genoa

Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference

LEGISLATION

The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.

Washington

"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.

Oslo

From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton

TRADE

USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China

Washington

100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes

PORTS

Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

SHIPPING

Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14

Beijing

Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports

PORTS

In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.

Ankara

Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)

SHIPPING

Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded

SHIPPING

ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.

ASSOCIATIONS

Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector

Rome

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%

Naples

Cruise passengers on the rise

PORTS

New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months

Washington

National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.

Madrid

The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros

SHIPPING

ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels

Haifa

The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.

INDUSTRY

ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion

Zurich/Tokyo

ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people

TRUCKING

Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.

Genoa

Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion

Brussels

The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug

Santiago

An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

SHIPPING

Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)

Cairo/Ismailia

In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%

PORTS

Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"

Naples/Rome

Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.

SHIPYARDS

Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard

Sebenico

The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%

Ravenna

Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.

ASSOCIATIONS

Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula

Genoa

It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain

MARITIME SERVICES

Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.

Valencia

Transaction valued at $640 million

LEGISLATION

ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework

Brussels

The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards

PORTS

The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.

Los Angeles

Invitation to submit expressions of interest

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

PORTS

In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.

Geneva

The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)

SHIPPING

ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Singapore

They will be applied starting from October 14th

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.

Trieste

PORTS

Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054

Genoa

The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.

Padua

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.

Beijing

Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)

PORTS

The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.

PORTS

In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%

Hamburg

Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.

SHIPPING

China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels

Beijing

The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures

ACCIDENTS

New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

CRUISES

Carnival closes its best quarter ever

Miami

The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings

CRUISES

Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.

Hannover/Trieste

With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned

PORTS

GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese

Palermo

The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt

SHIPPING

HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships

Seoul

The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars

Vienna

The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%

Bremen

Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.

CRUISES

A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026

Catania

In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.

Barcelona/Algeciras

In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system

Trieste

Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia

PORTS

Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.

Rome

The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.

LOGISTICS

General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed

Turin

Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.

Helsinki

In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)

SHIPPING

GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China

Genoa

It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.

PORTS

A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.

Vado Ligure

Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata

SHIPPING

Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement

Naples

Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports

PORTS

The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.

Gioia Tauro

Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.

PORTS

The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.

La Spezia

The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"

PORTS

Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.

Istanbul

15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension

MEETINGS

A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC

Castellanza

In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe

ASSOCIATIONS

Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.

London

He took over from John Beckett

INDUSTRY

Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.

Trieste

Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.

Valencia

In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.

Long Beach

Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.

PORTS

Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.

Genoa

Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.

SHIPPING

Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.

Izmir

It will be held on a weekly basis

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector

Genoa

Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels

PORTS

The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

Rome/Trieste

Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement

TAXES

Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits

Rome

Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play

COMPANIES

P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers

Lugano

Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals

ACCIDENTS

Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna

Ravenna

A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.

PORTS

A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Livorno

INDUSTRY

ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth

Zurich

In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory

Ismailia

They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record

Hong Kong

In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter

Hong Kong

A 16.3% drop was recorded in September

PORTS

Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body

Civitavecchia

He will remain in office for four years

PORTS

New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals

Hong Kong

New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports

SHIPYARDS

CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard

Kochi

Order worth approximately 300 million dollars

PORTS

Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France

Trondheim/Brest

Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest

SHIPPING

Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.

Rome

It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.

TRUCKING

IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks

Brussels

They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.

ASSOCIATIONS

Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.

Rome

PORTS

In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%

St. Petersburg

Only import loads are decreasing

COMPANIES

Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto

Milan

The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan

Dubai

Joint venture with Tashkent Invest

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.

Rome

From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus

SHIPPING

Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.

Rome

A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for

TRUCKING

The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods

Rome

A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law

SHIPYARDS

Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.

Washington

Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb

AWARDS

PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.

Genoa

It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

SHIPYARDS

The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.

Genoa

It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard

SHIPYARDS

The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo

Palermo

Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%

Hong Kong

Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%

LOGISTICS

Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange

Rome

Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies

OFFSHORE

Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years

Palermo

Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.

Rotterdam

DEFENCE

German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring

London

Australian company builds self-driving submarines

PORTS

The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.

Taranto

Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas

ACCIDENTS

One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies

Amsterdam/London

Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships

PORTS

Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.

Rome

At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.

EDUCATION

The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes

Venice

Investment of four million euros

MOURNING

Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.

Nola

Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network

SHIPPING

The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock

FINANCING

The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.

Ravenna

Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey

PORTS

Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.

Rome

Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution

PORTS

Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.

COMPANIES

A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.

Milan

At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa

COMPANIES

Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy

Milan

It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.

Livorno

The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels

PORTS

GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.

Genoa

The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.

PORTS

Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports

Rome

Meetings organized by Assoporti

TRADE

In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.

Brussels

Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros

PORTS

Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor

Rome

Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.

Athens

They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.

Vienna

Only domestic traffic is growing

LOGISTICS

ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.

Rozzano

The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.

COMPANIES

Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025

Milan

Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)

PORTS

A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority

Livorno

Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports

PORTS

The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.

Luxembourg

The total investment is 937 million euros

SHIPPING

This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)

Valencia

In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel

PORTS

The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.

Pozzallo

It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm

CRUISES

Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises

Monfalcone

It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

PORTS

Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.

Rome

This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.

EDUCATION

The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.

Genoa

The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed

LOGISTICS

Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.

Genoa

The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector

Rome

Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.

LOGISTICS

Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena

Mesero

Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.

OFFSHORE

Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.

San Donato Milanese

The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023

SHIPPING

The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.

Naples

It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu

PORTS

The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.

Cagliari

Green light unanimously

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.

Brussels

Study commissioned by CER

SAFETY & SECURITY

In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.

Naples

Serious irregularities found on board

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.

Milan

It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

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

(The Business Standard)

We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

INDUSTRY

Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes

Trieste

It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi

INSTITUTIONS

Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard

Rome

He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port

Villorba

The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing

ACCIDENTS

Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden

Portsmouth

The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion

COMPANIES

Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.

La Spezia

He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group

ASSOCIATIONS

Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti

Genoa

This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa

CRUISES

In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%

Venice

The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.

SHIPPING

SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean

Hamburg

They were built in 2008 and 2012

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico

The Eagle

The sale will be completed in the next few days

MEETINGS

The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.

Lugano

Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland

OFFSHORE

DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean

Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht

It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan

PORTS

Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.

Ferrara

The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities

PORTS

The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.

London

Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch

PORTS

In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%

Taranto

The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped

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