BRIEFS

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BRIEFS

October 30, 2019

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Orient Overseas Container Line cancels Asia-Europe, transpacific sailings Carriers expected to launch a November offensive to increase spot rates Beleaguered Nike joins campaign to boycott Arctic ocean shipping routes OOIL closes Long Beach terminal sale forced for national security reasons Singapore's PSA International purchases its first US container terminal Nigeria and China agree on US$629 million Lekki port financing deal ICTSI Mexico receives 7 new cranes to ramp up capacity at Manzanillo port Jacksonville's JAXPORT increases FY2019 box volume 5pc to 1.33 million TEU PSA's box terminal in Mumbai celebrates reaching million TEU milestone Full Truck Alliance plans to dominate the China's truck-sharing market Asia Pacific air cargo declines 6.5pc in September, trade tensions blamed Alaska Airlines' cargo quarterly profit soars 48.4pc despite market volatility Freight Transport Association welcomes extension to Brexit air plan VistaJet introduces the first fleet of Bombardier Global 7500 aircraft

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OCTOBER 29, 2019
Maersk lays foundation stone for 'A.P. Moller-Maersk Centre of Excellence' for maritime skill development in Tamil Nadu MOL adds new experiential content to VR-based safety education tool OOCL's volume & revenue increase in Q3 & nine months PIL fully committed to IMO 2020 regulations TT Club wins Marine Insurance Award in Middle East Gujarat millers hoping to export large quantity of groundnut oil to China HICT bags 'Swachhta Hi Seva' Award 2019 MANSA congratulates PSA's Bharat Mumbai Container Terminals for handling its one-millionth TEU Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates RFID-based Port Access Control System at Kolkata Dock System Net profit & revenue up for APM Terminals Pipavav in Q2 Portall Infosystems launching Portall eVGM Rebates on charges at Kolkata Port Trust

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Serbia as a bridgehead Six round trips between Rotterdam and Herne Secure parking every 100 km along the TEN-T core roads Marcura appoints data governance officer OOCL gains ground in 2019 New logistics platform offers potential for Rwanda Parcel handling hub in Mannheim in operation Autonomous robots at work in Leipzig warehouses Britannia welcomes new chairman Basra Gateway Terminal extension goes on stream Jettainer manages ASL Belgium's ULDs "Curiosity of the Day" Russian FTL-trucking company orders CNG Trucks Blue acquires 20\|20 Marine Energy DHL expands European parcel network in Cyprus Two digital steps forward for Haropa - Le Havre Dnata partners with Wallenborn in the Middle East 100th aircraft for Vietnam Airlines

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OCTOBER 29, 2019
Meyer Turku again delays Costa Smeralda delivery Finland's Meyer Turku shipyard says there will be a further delay to the delivery of Costa Smeralda, Carnival subsidiary Costa Cruises' 180 000 GT, LNG fueled new flag ship. Meyer Turku says America's Central Port infrastructure project makes progress An infrastructure project underway at one of the largest freight hubs in the Midwest, America's Central Port, Granite City, Ill., will see an estimated 1.5 additional barges loaded each day, removing 31,500 VIDEO: USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) completes repairs The USS John S. McCain (DDG 56) is underway from Yokosuka, Japan, to conduct comprehensive at sea testing after completing the repairs needed following its August its 2017 collision with the tanker Big battery and fuel cell will power electric harbor tug Two Japanese companies - tugboat major Tokyo Kisen Co., Ltd. and e5 Lab Inc.- have jointly developed a new concept design for a harbor tug featuring electrical propulsion and powered by a House super majority passes full utilization of HMTF Act The U.S. House of Representatives yesterday passed by a recorded vote the Full Utilization of the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) Act, H.R. 2440. The vote was 296 in favor and 109 John Deere offers new engine ratings for global marine markets John Deere Power Systems is releasing new marine engine ratings to help customers worldwide to meet new market needs and meet diesel emissions regulations around the world. "As the marine market evolves

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OCTOBER 29, 2019
Dimitri Capaitzis, former president of Femas, dies at 88 Known to many as 'Micky', his early career coincided with the dynamic rise of Greek shipping Will good times ever return for VLCCs after the mid-October madness? The five-day frenzy in early October was like the 'crazy days' of 2007, one shipowner said Manufacturing shift in Asia poses a conundrum for carriers and ports Carriers are striving to chase the shifting trade flows. Their efforts may be compromised by the complexity of the supply... Maersk joins shippers to develop greener fuel After announcing it was focusing on just three future fuels, Maersk has announced a coalition to develop ethanol-based propulsion Fortunes vary for boxship size segments Prices in the unloved panamax sector remain below long-term trends and may offer the best short- to medium-term asset play Maritime industry urged to collaborate to meet challenges Industry leaders urged to commit to collaboration to mitigate challenges and capture opportunities Euronav expects IMO 2020 to be positive as geopolitics boosts bottom line The Antwerp-based tanker giant hires Lieve Logghe from ArcelorMittal to become chief financial officer One dead after gas explosion on capesize Update: U-Ming Marine of Taiwan says it will be launching a full investigation into the incident on board the 2014-built... Breaking the barriers to digital collaboration Increasing levels of data standardisation are making innovative collaborations available to smaller companies, but mindsets must change Global Energy Ventures eyeing CNG exports from US Gulf Coast GEV will make use of the US' abundance of well-priced gas and extensive gas pipeline network to establish a CNG... CMA CGM takes stake in delivery firm Deal will see CEVA partnering with French online delivery firm Wing for e-commerce deliveries Daily Briefing Free to read: China approves merger of shipbuilding giants \| Trade war still denting confidence on transpacific trade \| Shipping... SembMarine gains DNV GL certification for 3D printing use The development arose out of joint research that has been conducted since 2017 which also includes work being done on... Sempra Energy signs agreement with Mitsui for LNG export projects The memorandum of understanding envisions the continued mutual support for the development of Cameron LNG Phase 2 as well as Mitsui's potential... Port of Charleston gets backing for container transfer facility The Navy Base Intermodal Container Transfer Facility will connect directly with the Hugh K Leatherman Sr Terminal, now under construction and due for completion...

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OCTOBER 29, 2019
US truckload carriers slam revenue brakes Flexport targets small Chinese shippers with SF Express pact LA-LB truckers: We need true interoperable chassis pools Technology to spur LTL price hikes: TranzAct Flock's freight matching migrates LTL to truckload CMA CGM taps startup to deepen e-commerce reach Major global shippers join Maersk in new biofuel project

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OCTOBER 29, 2019
MPA and DNV-GL in decarbonisation and digital tie-up Singapore also launches one-stop portal for maritime transactions as Global Maritime Forum rolls into town Euronav starts to use some of its stored low sulphur fuel supply Euronav is already drawing on some of its low sulphur fuel stockpile. Hugo de Stoop, the Belgian VLCC giant's chief executive, said it has already started to use some of the 420,000 tonnes of the compliant fuel accumulated ahead of the IMO 2020 sulphur regulations set to kick in 1 January. New CFO in at Euronav as loss cut in stronger markets The fuel is being stored aboard the 441,561-dwt ULCC US sanctions waiver gives no relief for Cosco pool ships New developments in US sanctions against Cosco Dalian have only muddied the water for pool operators Navig8 scoops eight Ridgebury suezmaxes from Heidmar pool Suez8 pool will double its numbers with Bob Burke octet, while Heidmar's attrition woes worsen. Russians might keep burning high-sulphur fuel domestically The move would delay Russian enforcement of IMO 2020 regulations until 2024 and could pump more low-sulphur fuel into the market. DFDS cancels ferry swap deal with Moby Moby cannot meet the delivery terms of the agreement, which is expected to hit DFDS' year-end results. Nike on Arctic shipping: just don't do it Sportswear giant teams up with other shippers to back owners who pledge not to transit through the ice Maersk, Wilhelmsen study lignin and ethanol blend for bunkers Shipowners and shippers team up to trial revolutionary new vessel fuel Delfin plots series of FLNG vessels at Samsung US exporter says contracts signed for engineering work on new gas ships Plunge in shipping profit helps pull down Seacor Holdings results Ocean shipping division sees 46.8% drop in segment profit, while company earnings miss expectations TS Chartering redelivers fleet as company folds Danish operator reaches end of the line after racking up consistent losses Clean Shipping Coalition calls on IMO to drop LNG from global warming reduction strategy Green lobby warns regulator that LNG will accelerate rather than slow greenhouse effect Van den Abeele's Consortium surfs the dry freight surge Futures pioneer sees hedge funds expanding and plans to launch environmental non-profit organisation 'Unique' Norwegian shipowner Pal Caspersen dies at 81 Norwegian shipowner Pal Woxen Caspersen has died at the age of 81. John Hatleskog, who worked with Caspersen for 50 years, described him as a "unique partner". The two began their shipping careers with P Meyer in the early 1970s. Neither had much experience in the business, but when P Meyer was on the verge of 'collapse in 1975, Caspersen and Hatleskog reached an agreement with main creditor ABN James Hughes-Hallett - Swire boss whose heart lay in shipping Richard Hext reflects on the life of a much-respected fellow Hong Kong industry figure OSV owners need to force paradigm shift as market rebalances in 2020 Rates are improving for beleaguered offshore vessel owners, but discipline is still needed to reap the rewards Costa Smeralda delivery delayed again due to 'complexity' Finnish yard says size of project means hand-over date has slipped again Milaha profit aided by fewer impaired vessels Results were mostly positive across the group, although its offshore division remains embattled. Christian Oldendorff maps out routes to emissions-free shipping German owner commissions study from Zurich science university to find a way for vessels to be carbon-neutral Shipyards call for global capacity cutbacks Shipbuilders agree 'rationalisation' needed to help industry recover Clarksons: tanker speeds increased during rate boom Analyst Trevor Crowe says vessels added 1% to rate of knots as earnings soared Crewman dies after blast on capesize bulker Indonesian authorities say crew reported "gas explosion" on U-Ming ship Greek newcomer Vienna linked to tanker deal with KG Gebab Secretive owner Captain George Gialozoglou rumoured to be behind yet another company New Vision Shipping moves in on Japanese supramax bulker Greek outfit New Vision Shipping, a busy buyer and seller of ships, has made yet another move on the secondhand market with the acquisition of an eight-year-old supramax. Market sources in Athens identify the Piraeus-based company as the buyer of the 55,600-dwt Centenario Blu (built 2011). The vessel was purchased from Japanese interests for close to $14.5m, TradeWinds is told. Greeks big and sm Samos Steamship expands tanker orderbook in Japan Greek firm books aframax at Sumitomo and talks to JMU about suezmax options New CFO in at Euronav as loss cut in stronger markets Belgian tanker owner appoints ArcelorMittal VP as rates rise for VLCCs and suezmaxes Bimco drawing up new sale and leaseback contracts Revised standards are a response to growing importance of such transactions for ship financing OOCL sees transpacific volumes rise despite trade war Hong Kong liner firm carried 4.1% higher volumes across all trades in third quarter versus 2018 Tanker and MPP vessel arrested in Singapore Mortgage claim and port dues cited for unrelated arrests Genco capes to be 'scrubber ready' ahead of IMO 2020 deadline Bulker owner says the third quarter of 2019 has marked its busiest quarter of drydockings in 2019 Mermaid adds to backlog with Middle East contract extension Singapore-listed offshore vessel operating company sees long term deal extended to ten years

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OCTOBER 29, 2019
Truckstop wants to be the "Iron Man" of freight with a new Jarvis-like offering Truckstop eases load-matching process with voice-recognition technology. CAI International reports container lease revenue increase CAI International Inc. (NYSE: CAI), a leading container-leasing and logistics company, said it had modest year-over-year growth in revenue from continuing operations in the third... DHL to invest C$100 million to quadruple capacity at largest Canadian gateway Investment will fund a new facility at DHL Express gateway at Hamilton International Airport to accommodate growing volumes. Meritor expands its electric axle line Meritor Inc. is expanding its electric axle line with two new models and announced that it has been chosen as one of seven suppliers for... Carrier411 strives to protect brokers from unsafe carriers Carrier411 monitors trucking companies to rate their safety and performance protecting brokers from unsafe carriers. Daimler Trucks not sweating loss of chunks of market share Daimler Trucks North America, the industry sales leader, is not sweating the loss of big chunks of heavy- and medium-duty market share trucks through the... Allison debuts new transmission, announces partnership with Freightliner Trucks Allison Transmission announced it is partnering with Freightliner Trucks to launch its new 3414 Regional Haul Series (RHS) transmission on Oct. 29 at the North... Rock-It Cargo hikes stake in Triple M Entertainment Logistics Business is "Amazon-proof" Freight recession catches up to C.H. Robinson, causing earnings miss Biesterfeld: "We expect that North American routing guides will continue to reset at lower prices." Major automakers side with Trump on emissions rules GM, Toyota clash with rivals Ford, BMW that are siding with California. Hyundai looking for opportunity in U.S. market The news this week that Hyundai Motor Company is planning a hydrogen-powered tractor for global markets, including the U.S., could be the beginning of a... GATX sues Georgia Power over alleged damages to leased railcars The rail equipment lessor said corrosion damage was found in 160 railcars. Air Canada cargo revenue plunges more than 18% Airline's Pacific and Atlantic routes hardest hit as trade wars continue to take a toll on air freight volumes and yield. Cummins sees weaker demand for truck engines and components during third quarter Indiana-based Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) reported third quarter total revenue of $5.77 billion, a decrease of 3% from the same quarter in 2018. North America... Maersk looks at plant fiber fuel to cut shipping's carbon output World's largest shipping line teams up with major customers in test of carbon-neutral fuel. USDA rolls out nationwide hemp regulations Rule will help law enforcement identify legally transported crops. Drone Delivery Canada says Edmonton airport hub will be first of its kind Cargo drone provider to launch logistics network to "elevate intermodal connectivity" at Edmonton International Airport and grow revenue. Delta becomes first U.S. airline to offer door-to-door parcel delivery Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] has teamed with on-demand delivery company Roadie to launch a door-to-door, cross-country shipping service for time-critical goods such as medical... U.S. rail headcount reaches new low The number of employees working for the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads slumps to its lowest level in years. Commentary: ELDs change the landscape and can help drivers find loads Sandeep Kar writes about how the ELD mandates in the U.S. and Canada are changing the trucking landscape. Freight Futures daily curve: 10/29 The Los Angeles to Dallas spot contract (VLD) weighed on the South region, dragging National Trucking Freight Futures lower on Monday. Peterbilt will begin limited electric truck sales in late 2020 Peterbilt Motors Co. will set prices for deliveries of battery-powered, zero-emission trucks by the middle of next year with limited sales by year-end. The Paccar... FreightWaves NOW: Volumes trend back up with big news in the Pacific Northwest On today's episode, Nick Austin brings your FreightWaves weather update, Kyle Cunningham talks about outbound tender rejections, and Donny Gilbert gives the the update for... Commentary: Logistics as a lambda function Charley Dehoney writes about Amazon's impact on software programming, and how it is using lessons from Amazon Web Services to logistics and its other business... Euronav sees rising constraints on supertanker capacity Floating storage, scrubbers delays and newbuilding unease should continue to squeeze crude-tanker capacity. Today's Pickup: Oil and gas drillers pushed to the wall as banks cut price forecasts for 2020 Oil and gas price forecasts were cut by major banks for 2020; global economic slowdown has hit steel production; Volkswagen looks to commercialize autonomous vehicles... Snow, wind, bitter cold from Rockies to Plains (forecast video) "Considerable blowing and drifting snow", white-out conditions in Rockies. Halloween snowstorm for Midwest. Automatic load booking can save brokers hours per load When brokers see their load-matching time go from a couple hours to a few minutes, the shipper and the carrier also win. InstaFreight solves road freight visibility issues through digitalization InstaFreight is a digital forwarding company that enables seamless logistics and provides shippers with greater visibility into road freight movement. Drewry: Container freight rates could rise in coming months If container carriers refrain from adding too much capacity, transpacific freight rates may rise in coming months, says Drewry Shipping Consultants. CMA CGM targets e-commerce with Wing investment CEVA Logistics, the third-party logistics subsidiary purchased by the French shipping giant in April, will cross-sell and share warehousing with Wing. Commentary: Before CN or CSX tried PSR... Jim Blaze writes about Conrail Shared Assets and its accomplishments on behalf of CSX and Norfolk Southern. Shopify teases out fulfillment strategy after revenue surge Canadian e-commerce company plans to scale its nascent U.S. Fulfillment Network in 2021, leveraging third-party warehouses and a robot-enabled platform from recent 6 River acquisition. Fleet Advantage: Data supports shorter trailer trade cycles for trailers Fleet Advantage says that data supports shorter trade cycles for trailers, allowing fleets to benefit from newer technology. Ryder grows revenue but records loss on lower used truck prices Ryder expects used truck prices to continue deteriorating in 2020. Daimler Trucks Financial will offer telematics-tracked pay-as-you-drive leases A telematics-based pay-as-you-drive program from Daimler Trucks Financial could help trucking firms on the financial brink because of high lease payments and insurance premiums. Hino rebrands its commercial vehicle lineup, adds new features, configurations Hino's XL Series of trucks will receive new cab configurations for 2021. The brand has renamed several of its trucks and added a host of... Ben Gordon: Amazon earnings miss highlights competition in last mile Tech-enabled last mile is still in early innings, and there are a number of competing strategies. Hyundai Translead set to begin testing liquid nitrogen-cooled refrigerated trailer While Hyundai's HDC-6 Neptune hydrogen truck concept garnered most of the attention on Monday at the North American Commercial Vehicle Show in Atlanta, it was...

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OCTOBER 29, 2019
US House panel considers transparency rules for EPA's small refinery waivers A US House of Representatives panel Tuesday considered requiring the Environmental Protection Agency to disclose details of small refineries' requests for exemption from the federal biofuel mandate. Crude upside capped by global demand concerns Crude futures settled mixed Tuesday, with the upside capped by continued global demand concerns and expectations of a US crude stock build. Interest for 0.5%S bunkers rises at NWE ports in October as IMO 2020 nears: sources Buying interest for 0.5%S marine bunker fuel in Northwest Europe has grown in Octobe Russia suggests to delay IMO 2020 rules in Eurasian Economic Union waters until 2024 Russia proposes to hold off a tougher international sulfur cap on marine fuel emissions until 2024 for river vessels in the Eurasian Economic Union Crude oil futures lower on demand weakness Crude oil futures declined in the US morning trading as the market expected an inventory build later in the day and other signs of oversupply also weighed on prices. Finding IMO 2020 fuel at smaller ports, training challenges: shipping executives Difficulties in securing IMO 2020-compliant bunker fuel at smaller ports and developing crews' expertise in handling the new fuels will confront the shipping sector from January 2020

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SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

Brussels

Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona

Ancona

The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.

TRANSPORTATION

Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

ASSOCIATIONS

Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue

Rome

He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail

Bern

They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport

SHIPPING

HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation

Seoul

The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs

PORTS

Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October

Barcelona/Valencia

Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports

PORTS

Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.

Venice

SHIPYARDS

New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis

Athens

Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%

Hamburg

Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%

Marseille

Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet

TRADE

The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.

Brussels

A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.

SHIPYARDS

BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry

London

Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.

PORTS

Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes

Bremen

Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%

Ljubljana

Container growth

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

SHIPPING

HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues

Seoul

In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.

Hamburg

The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.

PORTS

Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities

Rome

The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.

SHIPPING

Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Taipei

Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers

SHIPYARDS

In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%

Trieste

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique

Geneva

The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.

Taipei/Keelung

In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.

PORTS

In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%

Zagreb

Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

PORTS

In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)

Hamburg

Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%

La Spezia

Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara

SHIPPING

Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period

Helsinki

Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.

SHIPPING

Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea

Riyadh

Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades

PORTS

In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%

Venice

Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Trieste

Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros

SHIPPING

Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships

Beijing/Washington

Application of additional taxes postponed by one year

SHIPPING

The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years

Ismailia

The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday

SHIPPING

EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports

Brussels

The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels

PORTS

In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%

Ravenna

In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market

Singapore

ACCIDENTS

Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.

Luxembourg

Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels

TRANSPORTATION

The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.

Brussels

Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises

AWARDS

The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.

Brussels/Rome

Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.

Copenhagen

Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports

Rome

Applause from the United Interports Union

TRANSPORTATION

ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission

Brussels

CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail

PORTS

Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon

Venice

It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity

TRANSPORTATION

The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels

Brussels

The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

SHIPPING

In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%

Cairo/Ismailia

10.6% increase in transits in September

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.

Villach

The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

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

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SAILING LIST

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SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

CRUISES

US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth

Los Angeles

The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit

Rome

He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi

PORTS

Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.

Civitavecchia

The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness

PORTS

Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October

Los Angeles/Long Beach

Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months

ASSOCIATIONS

Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport

Rome

New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established

PORTS

The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.

Port Said

Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year

LOGISTICS

Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions

Luxembourg

The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)

Athens

Revenues up 1.8%

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%

Milan

As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.

PORTS

APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port

Dhaka/The Hague

30-year concession contract signed

SHIPPING

MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China

Oslo

The contract unit price is $58 million.

PORTS

In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).

Singapore/Hong Kong

In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)

LOGISTICS

DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter

Bonn

Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.

Trieste

PORTS

CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg

Marseille/Hamburg

Agreement with the German Eurogate

PORTS

The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports

Rome/Civitavecchia/London

The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino

NEWS

Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.

Reggio Calabria/Cagliari

Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again

Athens

Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market

PORTS

In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)

Podgorica

80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy

MARITIME SERVICES

Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging

Copenhagen

It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats

SHIPYARDS

The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.

Piombino

Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.

Ancona

An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected

CRUISES

Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter

Istanbul

1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)

MEETINGS

The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.

Rome

Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.

SHIPPING

Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece

Singapore

It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency

SHIPPING

Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE

Bangkok/Seongnam

SHIPPING

MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service

Geneva

The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean

PORTS

AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group

PORTS

The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.

La Spezia

The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.

PORTS

A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.

Venice

It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature

COMPANIES

Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.

Vicenza

Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels

SHIPPING

d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline

Luxembourg

Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.

COMPANIES

ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%

COMPANIES

Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs

Copenhagen

The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

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		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

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

(The Business Standard)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

LOGISTICS

CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.

Marseille

Operation worth 383 million dollars

LOGISTICS

1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno

Livorno

Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA

TRUCKING

Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times

Rome/Genoa

Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.

COMPANIES

Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies

Bremen

The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.

SHIPPING

Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.

Lysaker

Net profit was $280 million (+8%)

PORTS

ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report

Brussels

Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address

PORTS

Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno

Rome

Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.

EDUCATION

Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training

La Spezia

Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona

SHIPPING

CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register

Marseille/Copenhagen

The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026

LOGISTICS

UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.

Atlanta/Toronto

Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars

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