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January 24, 2019

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CMA CGM and OOCL linked to orders of ultra large container vessels New Year orderbooks get off to a flying start among shipbuilders in S Korea Hamburg Sud bulk shipping business to be sold China Navigation Cosco, PSA extend box terminal capacity at Hainan port to 5m TEU APL to start new China-Malaysia service from Qingdao DP World's box terminal at Canada's Prince Rupert hits 1 million TEU US port of Oakland to install China-made ship-to-shore mega ship cranes ICTSI Subic racks up 200,000 TEU milestone Two killed in plane crash in northeast Ohio B&H Worldwide sets up second Control Tower at Singapore's Changi Drones to be banned from extended zones around UK airports

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Amazon boosts its ocean shipping service APL's refined global service network to be effective from April Are chemical tankers ready to meet forthcoming IMO fuel regulations? ZIM appoints Sabari Container Terminals to carry out survey, maintenance & repair activities at Mundra Bangladesh's second LNG terminal to start operating in March Fujairah ban on open-loop scrubbers Normalcy returns to Haldia port with resumption of mooring activity Ongoing infra projects at New Mangalore Port highlighted Port of Rotterdam launches incentive scheme for green shipping WB govt to build Tajpur port on its own Cabinet approves creation of national bench of GSTAT BHP-MALA 2019 to be confluence of leading stakeholders from across the break-bulk, heavylift & project cargo logistics sectors Currency standby swap among SAARC countries given the go-ahead Meeta Rajivlochan appointed as Additional DGFT, Mumbai

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Channel Tunnel freight traffic sets new records New VP for Germany's goods transport office New locomotives for phosphate haulage in Tunisia Precision begins B757 conversion for Asia Pacific Airlines B&H establishes second control tower in Singapore Port Trois-Rivières sees volume leap in 2018 Circle growing rapidly WFS achieves Iata CEIV Pharma certification in Amsterdam Ole Ingrisch to chair Port-Safety board Giant box terminal growing even bigger DFDS and Felixstowe port boosting ro-ro capacities Central Asia after Central America Container train covers 10,294 km in 18 days Ivan de Souza joins Deugro group "Curiosity of the Day" DHL Express builds new hub at Copenhagen airport Haropa growing globally, but lifting lighter boxes

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JANUARY 23, 2019
DSV-Panalpina deal could get 'messy' as the offer is considered Transpacific volumes to the US hit new highs, but the future looks more uncertain New innovation initiative will be 'a game-changer' for air cargo Swedish docker unions clash as ports lock out striking workers Germany bans Iran's Mahan Air flights Ivan Liso is new EMEIA director of projects at Crane Worldwide Logistics Three major freight operators and how they view 'precision railroading' Supply chain radar: DSV 'will be rejected'... but Panalpina a done deal if the bid is sweetened Supply chain radar: huge takeover premium for DB Schenker, and Bolloré + Geodis deal talk sparks outrage

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JANUARY 23, 2019
World Marine acquired by scrap recycler M.A.R.S. Wärtsilä books multiple orders for Aquarius UV BWMS Rolls-Royce Rauma thruster plant gets a EUR 57 million makeover Fincantieri Bay completes complex conversion of ATB barge Eagle Bulk buys one, sells two, adds scrubbers to three more Study shows strong investment case for LNG as a containership fuel EBDG teams up with Australia's AMD Marine Consulting Port of Fujairah bans the use of open-loop scrubbers Gulf Craft delivers third Express Plus FSV to SEACOR Marine

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Vogel and Rodgers clash on scrubbers Marine Money conference in London hears opposing views ahead of introduction of IMO sulphur cap in less than a year's... UAE tightens grip on Middle East Gulf transhipment business Khalifa port expects to double its throughput levels in 2019 to about 3m teu, but provisions are in place to... Seafarers UK starts hunt for Bryant's successor Seafarers' charity with Royal patronage distributed £2.5m to 60 maritime organisations with 73 grants to seafarers and their families in 2018 Faulty pumps link to Kerch Strait LPG blast Video footage shows vessels still burning as fire-fighting tugs battle to extinguish the LPG-fuelled blaze China and Brexit dominate shipping leaders' gathering Meanwhile, finance panel bemoans bank preference for big names over second tier, and discusses China's aggressive attempts to break into... Eagle Bulk signs bulker deals The vessels that have been sold had drydocking and ballast water treatment systems due to be installed, resulting in savings... Commitment to quality pays off for Bahamas Maritime Bahamas Maritime Authority has reported the lowest number of detentions ever recorded. This is the result of a commitment to... UK shortsea capacity grows ahead of Brexit Even short delays for customs clearances could have a major impact on shortsea shipping, forcing importers and exporters to consider... CMPort boosting investment in Djibouti free trade zone Middle East and Africa China Merchants Group Ports and Logistics Greece adopts shipping programme for schools Project Connect finally brings well-tried 'Adopt-a-Ship' concept to world's largest shipowning nation Daily Briefing Kerch Strait vessels blast death toll rises to 14 \| Win or lose in the bunker shake-up \| Jury out... IMF global growth numbers sound alarm bells for shipping With shipowners' fortunes linked to the health of the global economy, the shipping industry is casting a wary eye over... Brexit: 80% of UK ports unprepared, survey finds Nearly 60% of respondents now expecting negative impact, according to Odgers Berndtson, with only one in four of the opinion... NuStar loses appeal to recover OW Bunker fuel bill A lien would have allowed NuStar a full recovery of payment owed, rather than the 25% to 40% they will... Aegean directors: company will emerge more competitive Sales volumes have steadily increased over the past three months, said director of global trading Sal Drago Port of Fujairah bans open-loop scrubbers Brief notice does not give a date for the ban to take effect or say whether closed-loop scrubbers are allowed Study pushes business case for LNG newbuildings By looking at net present value of an investment in a 14,000 teu newbuilding, research group finds LNG offers the...

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Protest traps Mexican imports at West Coast ports Memphis chassis shortage worsens Value-added services in shipping take shape New Pecem service aids northern Brazil shippers Infographic: Trans-Pacific shippers' 2019 outlook Index signals weak MPV/HL demand Venture capital focuses on tech for big BCOs India eyes spring for electronic manifest rule start

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Honolulu crunch time looms for world's last sail-driven oil tanker Hawaii sets February deadline for decision on moving vessel to make way for new container terminal Group cites 'fake news' in response to recent port bans Clean Shipping Alliance 2020 says harbours should not prohibit open-loop scrubbers given lack of scientific data Costamare clocks up stronger than forecast profit Improved earnings come at end of a year which saw company invest $900m in extra tonnage. Shipping safety takes a hit in dysfunctional government era US administration shutdown is hindering vital coastguard work with worrying long-term implications Hats off to Hadjipateras and his CMA commodore crown John Hadjipateras will be the toast of the US East Coast shipping community later this spring when he is given the iconic bicorne hat to become this year's Connecticut Maritime Association (CMA) commodore. Hadjipateras, who is chairman, president and chief executive of Dorian LPG, will be cheered and teased in equal measure when he is honoured at the association's dinner in Stamford, Connecticut, JP Morgan downgrades Scorpio Tankers, Tsakos JP Morgan has trimmed expectations for 2019 tanker rates, while revising its outlook on some of the sector's players. In a Wednesday morning note, analyst Noah Parquette rolled back his VLCC rate forecast from $25,500 per day to $23,000 and MR tanker rate forecast from $14,000 per day to $12,000, downgraded Scorpio Tankers and Tsakos Energy Navigation from overweight to neutral and upgraded Euron Songa deal linked to Star Bulk stock slump Petros Pappas-led bulker owner's share tumble related to acquiring 15 ships from Songa Bulk in July, analyst says. Authorities move to block award for whistleblowers Engineer who documented illegal oil discharges that led to a $3.2m fine told he should have reported crimes directly to US Coast Guard Wilhelmsen to manage FSRU for newcomer Pardus Wilhelmsen Ship Management (WSM) has won a contract to manage Pardus Energy's new FSRU. The 170,000-cbm Turquoise, built at Hyundai Heavy Industries, will be handled by WSM in Malaysia. Wilhelmsen Ship Management targets UK market "We are extremely excited to be selected as the manager for this FSRU. This win further solidifies our position in the gas market and we expect further growth driven Chinese lessors opening up in pursuit of profit CMB Leasing executive explains changing behaviour of Chinese leasing houses. Braemar: pricing, design uncertainty to curb tanker newbuilding interest While bullish on overall tanker market prospects, global research head Henry Curra doesn't expect newbuilding orders to pick up significantly. Thumbs up from Wall Street for Scorpio Tankers' reverse split Analyst who questioned New York-listed owner's move is now convinced it is a winner Watchdog orders Solstad to revalue 140-ship OSV fleet Norwegian financial watchdog Finanstilsynet has ordered Solstad Offshore to revalue its fleet of 140 ships. The authority told the Sysla website that it believes the giant OSV owner broke accounting rules. The deadline for the company to respond is Wednesday. Ocean Yield in charter standstill deal with Solstad Solstad bondholders back company with interest freeze Christian Falkenberg Kode, se ICG bags first EIB green loan of $176m The European Investment Bank (EIB) has awarded its first ever green shipping initiative loan to Irish owner ICG. The EUR 155m ($176m) facility will part-fund two new ro-paxes for the Dublin group, which runs Irish Ferries. This is also the EIB's first ever loan to ICG. The green initiative supports bids to to reduce emissions and improve fuel efficiency. ICG's 1,885-passenger newbuilding W.B.Y Capesize woes push Baltic Dry Index back below 1,000 Capesize weakness has sent the key Baltic Dry Index (BDI) back down below the 1,000 mark for the first time since last April. The Baltic Exchange bulker assessment was down 54 points to 984 on Wednesday. The capesize index dropped 117 points to 1,775, as Clarksons Platou Securities blamed Chinese coal import restrictions for continuing to drive down rates. Winter slump drags Baltic Dry Index cl SEA\LNG unveils new boxship-based LNG-fuelling study Independent report says LNG is only scaleable marine fuel that advances shipping's greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction objectives. Southern California firm trims Seacor Marine position A southern California investment firm has cut back its position in Seacor Marine Holdings. Private Management Group sold more than 200,000 shares in the New York-listed offshore player, lowering its stake from 6.09% to 4.25%, Securities and Exchange Commission filings from Wednesday show. UPDATE: Seacor buys $46m PSV trio from Cosco yard According to its quarterly report filed last November, th Cypriot fund is only bidder for Greece's Elefsis yard Cypriot fund Inter-M Traders has been identified as the only bidder for Greece's Elefsis shipyard. The Kathimerini daily said KPMG is conducting a tender for an investor in the yard on behalf of creditor Alpha Bank, in cooperation with the economy ministry. The offer is said to come with conditions, including the completion of the Greek navy's shipbuilding programme and the maintenance of the fl Top shipowners enjoying cheapest debt in a decade Loan terms best since financial crisis with Basel IV set to tip the scales further. TEN charters out suezmax to Stena Bulk US-listed Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has clinched a period charter deal with Stena Bulk of Sweden for its 157,000-dwt tanker Eurovision (built 2013). The agreement is for 18 months at $25,000 per day. Tsakos bought the tanker as a resale from a Korean owner in 2012 for $52m. The deal lifts the number of suezmaxes in the Stena Sonangol fleet to 24 units. TEN has also reportedly clinched thr Eagle Bulk confirms ultramax buy as it offloads more veterans US owner buys Chinese bulker for $20m while getting rid of 2001-built ships ahead of drydockings. Nigerian export halt likely to be empty threat to LPG shipping Some market players are not expecting LPG shipping demand to be affected much due to the West African country's track record Anchor-handlers crash back down to earth Rates for North Sea anchor-handlers have crashed back down after spiking in a sold-out market last week. Brokers report ships returning to port from charters. Earnings have dropped 80%, with fleet utilisation down to 52%. The annual average is 55%, according to broker Westshore. Clarksons Platou: demand growing for OSVs Nine of 16 vessels are free in Norway, with four of 11 available in the UK Majority of UK ports 'unprepared' for Brexit Bosses at only 16% of UK ports have made "significant or practical plans" for Brexit. Executive search firm Odgers Berndtson quizzed leaders at 100 terminals to assess readiness for the country leaving the European Union. The majority of respondents had either carried out "only some high level planning" or had done nothing at all. UK flag blow as P&O reflags fleet ahead of Brexit "The ports in Swedish port workers walk out Swedish port workers have walked out in a row over union representation. About 1,000 dockers took strike action on Wednesday at 15 terminals including Malmo, Gavle and Helsingborg, with those at Stockholm and Gothenburg due to follow suit later in the day. The Local website reported that the Swedish Dockworkers' Union (SDU) had been unable to reach a deal with port companies over collective barg Addleshaw Goddard begins Asian maritime legal push London-headquartered firm Addleshaw Goddard has gained a foothold in Singapore's maritime law scene with the recruitment of former Ince & Co lawyer Ton van den Bosch as a partner on its corporate team. Van den Bosch was previously Ince's head of global terminals and maritime infrastructure practice as well as head of its energy and projects team in South and South East Asia. He begins at Addlesha Kerch explosion ships linked to illegal trade The explosion in the Kerch Strait that killed at least 14 crew members during a ship to ship transfer between LPG vessels happened in an area known to be used by vessels carrying out illegal fuel transfers. The 4,811-dwt Maestro (built 1990) and the 4,444-dwt Candy (built 1992) were anchored off Cape Takhil in the Crimea, where sources say transfers regularly take place to avoid trade sanctions i Sebjornsen becomes CEO at Indian technology company Former Bahri chief executive set to strengthen JM Baxi arm with artificial intelligence and machine-learning developments. Chinese icebreaker embedded in iceberg Embed: Xue Long in the ice A Chinese icebreaking research ship has crashed into an iceberg in Antarctica. ABC reported that the 8,800-dwt Xue Long (built 1993) broke its mast as 250 tonnes of ice fell on the vessel. Nobody was injured in the incident. The ship was travelling at three knots in the Amundsea Sea at the time, according to China's ministry of natural resources. Crew used axes and Jiangnan and Gasfin cut steel on FRU for Ghana LNG project China's Jiangnan Shipyard and Gasfin Development have cut steel on a 28,000-cbm LNG floating regasification unit (FRU) that is being constructed to serve a $350m LNG import project under construction in Ghana. NYK LNG carrier earmarked for FSU role in Ghana project The FRU, which is identified as Hull No 2621, is being built to work in combination with an existing LNG carrier that will serve as K Line VLGC brings in first Ichthys LPG cargo A K Line vessel has imported the first Ichthys LPG cargo into Japan. The 79,513-cbm VLGC Grace River (built 2002) discharged the Australian gas at Fukushima in a deal with Astomos Energy Corporation. The Inpex project will be exporting 70% of 8.9m tons per year of LNG to Japan. It is also producing about 1.65m tons of LPG per year, as well as condensate, which will be carried by K Line aframaxe ESL Shipping adds two brokers to chartering team Finnish bulker owner ESL Shipping has strengthened its chartering team with two new appointments. The move was made to respond to the requirements of a growing fleet and to serve existing and new customers even better, it said. Tommi Laukka was brought in as a shipbroker from 7 January. He has "long and wide experience" in chartering, agency and port operations, the company said. Julia Pugina Torsten Teichert eyes comeback at Hamburg Chamber Former Lloyds Fonds management board chairman Torsten Teichert is the favourite to become president of the Hamburg Chamber of Commerce. Die Welt reported that the former shipping finance executive is up against Buss Group boss Johann Killinger in a vote on Thursday. The majority of members spoke in Teichert's favour at a closed session on Sunday. Former Chamber head Tobias Bergmann resigned on Thomas Miller cargo-loss case prompts judicial rethink A UK high court judge has kicked out an indemnity case involving underwriter Thomas Miller that arose from a cargo loss 10 years ago. The legal battle prompted Justice Stephen Males to propose a more streamlined procedure to ensure that such costly oral hearings do not effectively become full hearings. The judge said in most cases hearings should last no more than 30 minutes and there should be Courage Marine expects to report full-year loss Hong Kong-listed bulker owner has been hit by the volatility in global stock markets. Dampier faces potential closure in face of storm Authorities say tropical low currently located over the Timor Sea is expected to become category 2 cyclone. Emirates National Oil sells MR2 tanker pair to China Emirates National Oil Co (ENOC) has ended its direct involvement in tanker shipping after selling its two product tankers to Chinese interests. The Dubai-based oil company's 46,500-dwt, IMO type 2 MR tankers Falcon Grace and Falcon Victory (both built 1999) are joining the fleet of China's Zhejiang Changchang Shipping. While Zhejiang Changchang officials confirmed the deal to TradeWinds, they de Win More seeks High Court backing for release of tanker Hong Kong owner tells local high court of its frustration in waiting for flag state to act on releasing its tanker held in detention in South Korea

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JANUARY 23, 2019
Detention, demurrage 'pain point' in international trade National Industrial Transportation League panel focuses on ways to reform charges. Commentary: Don't play Russian roulette with rules U.S. exporters may be tempted to prematurely re-engage with three Russian industrial giants reportedly relieved from Treasury sanctions before knowing all the facts. Majority of U.K. ports unprepared for Brexit Great Lakes carriers move 83.7 million tons in 2018 Executive Moves: Transplace and LSO Wilmington marks first export shipment of Ford vehicles Wind turbine parts land at Port of Portland NYK takes delivery of innovative coal carrier

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JANUARY 23, 2019
US readies oil sanctions as Trump recognizes Guaido as Venezuelan president Sinopec refinery starts producing IMO-compliant bunker fuel oil ICE delays launch of 0.5% sulfur marine fuel futures and others on US shutdown Sinopec refinery starts producing IMO-compliant bunker fuel oil The first batch of the LSFO, about 6,000 mt, was delivered on Wednesday morning. Japan's Showa Shell, Fuji Oil to lift another 2 mil barrels Iranian crude The latest lifting comes days after Fuji Oil and Showa Shell loaded the first Iranian crude oil cargo to be lifted by the Japanese refiners, as well as by Japan, since the country won the 180-day sanctions waiver on November 5. ANALYSIS: OPEC cuts amplify supply side imbalances in crude oil There is an "assumption that oil is a homogeneous market. It is not," an analyst at a European refiner, an analyst at a European refiner said. Fujairah bunker demand picks up as price spread to Singapore widens: sources "Some of our customers have gone to Fujairah to take bunkers instead as prices are more attractive there for now," a trader said. Fujairah bans use of open-loop scrubbers in port waters as IMO 2020 looms "Ships will have to use compliant fuel once the IMO 2020 sulfur cap comes into force," the port said. Rotterdam bunkers surpass six-week high on tighter supply, export demand Increased demand from Singapore and Saudi Arabia supported counter-seasonal strength in the European HSFO market. Ocean Tankers says bunker spill clean-up at East Anchorage Singapore completed A bunker fuel spill occurred was spilled when SJ was supplying 2,800 mt of 380 CST marine fuel oil to Mt Ridgebury Purpose.

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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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