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Exim India web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
  • AD Ports Group to participate in CTL-BHP 2023
  • AMTOI Cricket Tournament Season 3 on Feb. 5, 2023
  • China India II service recommences at DBGT, VOC Port
  • Bulk carrier deliveries could see significant drop: Report
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (18 November 2022)
  • Capt. B. K. Tyagi to hold additional charge as SCI's Director (P&A)
  • Adani Agri Logistics (Sandila) Ltd incorporated
  • Logistics activity softens in Oct. '22 while freight rates remain stable: Report
  • Sustainability an important consideration in E-commerce purchasing, says new research
  • Exports to UAE up
  • Export of two-wheelers hits two-year low
  • India-Norway join hands for green maritime sector

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International Transport Journal web site
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
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  • Adrian Nash named Accelya's new CPO
  • Tool to calculate truck emissions
  • Perhaps the perfect Christmas gift?
  • Aerologic reshuffles management team
  • Airbus: an eco-friendly investment
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  • Using flexitanks to transport liquid cargo
  • Three musketeers for one service
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Trailer Bridge chooses Brent Neary for Dallas
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  • The dawning of the age of Aquarius
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The Loadstar web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Carriers 'in panic mode' as recession bites, offering 'crazy' ocean rates
  • Ro-ro market rebounds as rates double and vessel space is at a premium
  • 'Ban' on expensive airfreight as hard-hit retailers review supply chains
  • Reading the runes on Hapag-Lloyd's port expansion push
  • Korean shipping lines promised billions in state support as profits fade
  • Lowe's & Alibaba on the record - worlds apart, likewise worth a look
  • AD Ports targets logistics with Noatum buy - hurrah?
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Marine Log web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Continental Maritime wins LHA 7 award with $33.4 million potential
    Continental Maritime of San Diego LLC, San Diego, Calif., has been awarded a $29,199,899 firm-fixed-price contract for maintenance, modernization and repair of USS Tripoli (LHA 7) fiscal 2023 selected restricted availability. The
  • NTSB reports on costly towing vessel grounding
    An electrical generator set (genset) failure and subsequent loss of steering led to the grounding of a towing vessel near Greenville, Mississippi, the National Transportation Safety Board says. The incident occurred when
  • Hope Hicks and Maersk Line Limited resolve litigation
    Hope Hicks, a former midshipman on the Maersk Line, Limited (MLL) ship Alliance Fairfax, and MLL have resolved Ms. Hicks' litigation against the company filed in New York Supreme Court in June
  • Research institute opts for Incat Crowther battery-hybrid "floating classroom"
    A 65-foot Incat Crowther designed research vessel on order at the Midship Marine shipyard in Harvey, La., has been designed to meet the needs of the Lake Superior Research Institute (LSRI) at

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Container News web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • WISTA International and Maritime SheEO confirm partnership deal in India
    WISTA International and Maritime SheEO officially announced the start of its partnership at the Maritime SheEO conference in Mumbai, India this week, after the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the WISTA International Annual General Meeting on 26 October in Geneva, Switzerland. The first activity under the new MoU is the second Maritime SheEO Leadership Accelerator Programme. This
  • Transshipment sector hurts port of Valencia box volumes so far in 2022
    In the first ten months of the year, there was a fall in the number of containers entering and leaving Valencia port, especially in the transshipment sector. According to data from the Statistical Bulletin of the Port Authority of Valencia (PAV), between January and October, a total of 4,336,957 TEUs have been moved through the Spansih port, translating to a 7.7% decrease from the same period las
  • 2M Alliance announces service changes on Transpacific network
    The largest container shipping alliance, 2M Alliance has announced the temporal suspension of its TP23/Liberty service and the addition of the port of Charleston call to TP17/ America service. The two members of the alliance, Maersk and MSC said this is a move that aims to adjust container capacity "in line with the slowing demand on the Transpacific US East Coast network". The last vessel to sai
  • Port of Hamburg to get green energy import terminal
    Air Products and Mabanaft announced their intention to build Germany's first large-scale, green energy import terminal in the port of Hamburg. The project was announced on 17 November at a ceremony in Hamburg, which was supported by German Federal minister for economic affairs and climate action Robert Habeck and first mayor of Hamburg Dr. Peter Tschentscher. This announcement follows a Memorandu
  • New CEO for SM Line
    South Korean liner operator SM Line has appointed Yoo Jo-hyuk as its new chief executive officer (CEO). Yoo is taking over from Park Kee-hoon, who resigned on 29 September, citing personal reasons. Media speculation that Park stepped down in the face of falling freight rates was refuted by SM Line. Yoo's appointment is an internal promotion, as he was previously SM Line's network group leader, ac
  • Long-term indicators point to overall import volume fall at Oakland despite box increase in October
    The Port of Oakland handled 145,868 loaded TEUs in October, which translates to a 5.9% increase from the same month in 2021. Full exports jumped 4.8%, recording 66,408 TEUs in the last month, from which the loaded export boxes amounted to 62,203 TEUs. "Although we anticipate that overall cargo will decline on the West Coast in the coming months, the recent uptick in volume at Oakland is welcome n
  • Port of Immingham to receive new cranes
    Engineers from Associated British Ports (ABP) Immingham team have returned from Germany where they have been carrying out the final factory acceptance testing of the port's three new mobile harbour cranes. The Liebherr 420s will be arriving later in November from Rostock in northern Germany. The new investment has cost US$11.5 million with an additional US$594,905 on new Nemag grabs. The new cran
  • AD Ports confirms Noatum takeover
    AD Ports Group has announced the acquisition of Noatum, a global integrated logistics platform with a presence in 26 countries, for around US$680 million in a transaction that is expected to close in the first half of 2023. AD Ports Group said it intends to create an international logistics brand, merging its existing logistics business with Noatum, which will lead AD Ports Group's Logistics Clus

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Splash web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Explosion injures two onboard offshore support vessel in France
    Two crewmembers have been injured in an explosion on the Greek-flagged offshore support vessel in Le Havre, France. Local media report two people have been hospitalised after suffering arm burns as a result of an air compressor explosion during a scheduled test. The incident occurred on Thursday around 21.30 hrs local time, while the vessel ...
  • Borr Drilling seals new Southeast Asia deal
    Norwegian jackup rig owner Borr Drilling has secured a new contract with an undisclosed operator in Southeast Asia for the 2018-built . The New York and Oslo listed firm told investors it would earn around $5.9m from the programme expected to start in the first quarter of 2023 and last for 45 days in direct ...
  • Frank Olsen steps down as Inchcape CEO
    Frank Olsen has stepped down as chief executive of one of the world's largest maritime service providers, Inchcape Shipping Services (ISS). He will be replaced by Philippe Maezelle, who joins ISS on December 1, 2022, after serving as CEO of Alfred H Knight, an inspection and testing services provider for the metals and minerals industry. ...
  • Fredriksen's SFL scores ExxonMobil contract for semisub rig in Canada
    John Fredriksen's SFL Corporation has secured employment with ExxonMobil Canada for its 2008-built harsh environment semisub rig . The New York-listed diversified owner, with investments also in tankers, containerships, dry bulk vessels and car carriers, will bank around $50m from the deal. The contract is expected to start in the second quarter of 2023 and ...
  • Hannisdahl presses ahead with new shipping investment vehicle
    Joakim Hannisdahl is pressing ahead with his own investment vehicle having won a court case in Norway against his former employees, Cleaves Securities. However, Cleaves management remains determined to pursue their former star hire in further legal battles. Hannisdahl won a case yesterday over the length of his gardening leave following his departure from Cleaves ...
  • AD Ports acquires Noatum for $660m
    Fast growing AD Ports Group has bought Spanish ports firm Noatum for $660m. This will be AD Ports Group's third major international acquisition in 2022, following the acquisition of a 70% equity stake in Transmar and TCI in September, and the announcement in November of its acquisition of an 80% equity stake in Dubai-based Global ...
  • Ruling bars Svitzer Australia from carrying out lockout threat for the next six months
    Australia's Fair Work Commission (FMC) ruled today that Svitzer's cannot carry out its threat of an indefinite lockout of employees for a period of six months, putting to rest for the time being the severe threat of national supply chain chaos. Svitzer, a unit of AP Moller-Maersk, is the dominant towage operator in Australia, with ...
  • BIMCO's new CII clause puts pressure on time charterers
    International shipping organisation BIMCO has released its keenly awaited Carbon Intensity Indicator (CII) operations clause, with charterers expected to take responsibility of a ship's emissions. The CII, due to come into effect on January 1, is one of the International Maritime Organization's most significant pieces of green legislation for years. How it plays out on ...
  • Chief engineer for Empire Bulkers found not guilty on all counts related to oil discharge in US waters
    In October 2021, Warlito Tan, chief engineer for Empire Bulkers, was charged, along with Empire Bulkers and Joanna Maritime Limited, for alleged violations of environmental and safety laws on the bulk carrier . The violations were discovered by the US Coast Guard during a March 2021 inspection of the vessel. Tan was found not guilty on November 16 ...
  • Avangrid to go ahead with Commonwealth Wind project offshore Massachusetts
    In late October, US power company Avangrid sought a one-month suspension in the Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities' (DPU) review of power purchase agreements (PPAs) for the Commonwealth Wind project planned for development south of Martha's Vineyard. Avangrid said at that time that the project was no longer viable under the existing PPAs, given global ...
  • BOEM identifies draft wind energy areas in the US central Atlantic
    The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) yesterday announced eight draft wind energy areas (WEAs) offshore the US central Atlantic coast for public review and comment. The draft WEAs cover approximately 1.7m acr

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Lloyd's List web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • IMO tricked into assigning numbers for fake shipowners shipping Iran and Venezuelan oil
    Georgia has made a request to the International Maritime Organization asking it to cancel the unique company identifiers assigned against...
  • COP27: It's time for IMO to deliver on shipping decarbonisation
    Shipping has a window of opportunity to engage with countries, communities, and policymakers to raise the ambition and shape the...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why shipping's asset play model may be heading for extinction
    Shipping's traditional business models are not well set up for the race to zero emissions and shipowners may not be...
  • Hope Hicks and Maersk resolve sexual assault and harassment litigation
    The sides in the case have reached agreement after Ms Hicks sued Maersk earlier this year for failing to prevent...
  • GoodBulk declares largest shareholder payout
    After selling nine bulkers this year, company is left with 14 capesizes and a low break-even
  • Don't treat ships like chess pieces
    Capturing a tanker is not the maritime equivalent of white triumphantly winning a rook for a bishop
  • Cargo volumes out of Ukraine down more than 60% on past year
    Outbound sailings from Ukraine to international markets from August to October are significantly down in terms of deadweight tonnage on...
  • Register now for the Lloyd's List Outlook Forum: 2023 and beyond
    The annual Lloyd's List Outlook Forum returns on December 8 bringing together the expertise of Lloyd's List and Lloyd's List...
  • Odfjell focuses on muti-fuel engines to meet future fuel challenges
    Multi-fuel engines allow for greater flexibility for whichever fuel will be in future use, says group chairman Laurence Odfjell
  • AD Ports acquires Noatum
    AD Ports has been rapidly diversifying and expanding. Its latest purchase will increase its presence in Europe
  • US continues to crack down on Iran's oil exports
    The US has announced a fifth round of sanction measures levied against Iran's illicit petroleum and petrochemical trade. It is...
  • Inchcape appoints new chief executive
    Philippe Maezelle, who has strong executive transformation experience, will join on December 1
  • Singapore Registry of Ships attracts more than 94m gross tonnage
    "Singapore's efficient infrastructure and business-friendly environment continues to attract shipowners worldwide to register their vessels under the Singapore flag,"S said...
  • COP27 offered dialogue and promises but progress remains to be seen
    There are positive indicators to be taken from this year's COP27 climate summit, but the litmus test of how much...
  • Retrofitted China Merchants car carrier launches Middle East service
    Two more China Merchants Energy Shipping ro-ro ships are soon to be shifted from domestic services to international trade as demand...
  • Vafias extends spree in 50th year as owner
    Two capesize acquisitions and a suezmax tanker purchase in recent weeks mean the Vafias Group has added 22 vessels over...
  • MISC doubles third-quarter profits on booming tanker rates
    MISC says spot rates continued to surge in the LNG shipping market in the third quarter. This was despite tonne-mile...
  • Angelicoussis Group advances first bulk carrier design to exceed IMO 2050
    Proposed 210,000 dwt bulk carrier will use pre-combustion carbon capture principle to produce hydrogen on board for use as fuel
  • Yildirim pledges long-term commitment to CMA CGM
    CMA CGM is expected to post another very strong set of results next Friday, but longer-term financial prospects for the...
  • Daily Briefing
    Ukraine war risk rates steady despite missile strike in Poland | Black Sea Grain Initiative renewed | Time charterers to...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Canada's transport chief wants more say in ports, railroads
    Canada's transport regulator has introduced a new bill that would give the government more authority to monitor port activity and address rail issues faster.
  • India-US rates fall to 18-month low as liners struggle with overcapacity
    While a stabilization of rates on the trades out of India was always in the cards, the speed at which the market turned has caught carriers off guard, says the head of the country's container shipping lobby group.
  • 2M suspends USEC service as rates, volumes drop near year's end
    Maersk and MSC have suspended a trans-Pacific US East Coast service as freight rates and volumes continue to slump as 2022 winds down.
  • Annual air cargo contracts vanish as market weakens
    Growing uncertainty over demand levels and falling rates is making longer-term traditional air freight block space agreements unattractive.
  • India-US rates fall to 18-month low as liners struggle with overcapacity
    While a stabilization of rates on the trades out of India was always in the cards, the speed at which the market turned has caught carriers off guard, says the head of the country's container shipping lobby group.
  • Green shipping corridor report highlights huge decarbonization hurdles
    Developing green ocean trade lanes will become increasingly complex as the number of stakeholders increases and cooperation deepens across the value chain.

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TradeWinds web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
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  • eter G's return to shipping: 'I'm happy...and I can't even tell you why'
  • Non-eco and non-scrubber-fitted VLCCs hit six-figures during busy fixing week
    For months the less efficient ships have earned a discount to their higher-end bretheren
  • Capesize bulkers sink amid China uncertainty while smaller ships idle
    Panamax bulker market sees 'minor corrections throughout week, Baltic Exchange analysts say
  • Heroic Idun: Tanker was cleared to load a day before seizure
    Owners give detailed account of events in days running up to the detention of the VLCC
  • Diana Shipping fixes ultramax to Western Bulk and capesize to EGPN Bulk Carrier
    New reported deals give extra visibility of capesize period rates at a time when few are fixing
  • Midshipman X Hope Hicks and Maersk Line settle sexual assault lawsuit
    Settlement talks in a second lawsuit from the still-anonymous Midshipman Y are ongoing
  • Petredec unveils new UK handysize LPG arm Fortitude Shipping
    Giles Fearn-led parent spins off 11 vessels into new London-based company
  • How EU competition rules could shape shipping's decarbonisation drive
    Consortia Block Exemption Regulation provides an appropriate platform to assess the balance between competition and collaboration that can cut emissions
  • Aframax tanker rates surge in scramble for tonnage
    Impact of Russia trade changes, weather delays to itineraries and shortage of ships drives earnings, say brokers
  • MPC Container Ships boosts profits and dividends with further vessel sales
    Oslo-listed company raises full-year forecast and recruits former Hayfin man
  • Aframax rates surge in scramble for tonnage
    Impact of Russia trade changes, weather delays to itineraries and shortage of ships drives earnings, say brokers
  • Bimco's carbon clause; Greatest shipping bet in history; Braemar to get bigger
    What has been happening in shipping this week?
  • Seafarers' union slams Tanzania flag over chief engineer 'treated as a slave'
    Abdul Naser Saleh has lived in virtual slavery for a decade but the Tanzania flag is not taking calls, union says
  • Public vs private: Which is better for LNG carrier owners?
    GasLog found a long-term partner by going private, while Flex LNG enjoys the discipline that comes with a public listing
  • Coalition makes last-ditch bid to correct CII flaws as fresh carbon rules loom
    Concern is growing that ships will be unfairly penalised by their operating profile
  • Green corridor hub set up by zero-emission mission
    Online platform launched at COP27
  • KNOT scoops shuttle tanker newbuilding deal for Petrobras
    Joint venture returns to favoured Chinese yard for seventh newbuilding since 2012
  • MR fixing frenzy clears out prompt tankers as rates jump
    US diesel exports helping to boost earnings for owners
  • Boxship charter market is still in 'pretty good shape', says Baack
    Sentiment grows more positive after traditional panamax is fixed at higher than last done
  • Green corridor enabling hub set up by zero emission mission
    Public-private partnerships group the Zero Emission Shipping Mission creates online platform aimed at supporting actions to set up green shipping corridors.
  • Bulker newbuild ordering to accelerate next year, Bimco warns
    Shipping analyst Felipe Gouveia believes lack of contracting in recent years will spur new deals
  • Golden Ocean Group's Ulrik Andersen says it doesn't take much to ignite the dry cargo market
    You cannot post hundreds of millions of dollars in profit every quarter, CEO concedes as immediate outlook looks softer
  • P&I insurer Skuld targets 10% premium hike from shipowners at renewal
    Yet London P&I Club has decided against setting a general increase target
  • Oldendorff's M&M Bank 'privileged' to help owners with carbon rules
    Norwegian lender impressed with adaptability of shipping companies faced with new IMO regulations
  • 'We won't be the first carrier with our head below the water line', says Zim management
    Israeli carrier to redeliver tonnage and blank sailings as freight rates slide to breakeven levels
  • Shipowners Ofer and Marinakis watch nervously as World Cup kicks off in container stadium
    Shipowners in control of Atletico Madrid and Nottingham Forest will be hoping their boys come through tournament unscathed
  • 'Dividend party' over as Fearnley Securities downgrades Zim
    Analyst says it is time to sell as stock set to come under pressure
  • 'We won't be the first carrier with our head below the water line', says Zim's Eli Glickman
    Israeli carrier to redeliver tonnage and blank sailings as freight rates slide to breakeven levels
  • Just many tankers could be pulled into sanctioned Russian trades?
    Of the ships carrying Iranian oil, most have some likelihood of switching over to Russian trades
  • Can Gianluigi Aponte's magic touch game container ship clouds?
    As liner giants express concerns over the normalisation of the market, all eyes turn to MSC's greatest box wager of all time
  • Just how many tankers could be pulled into sanctioned Russian trades?
    Of the ships carrying Iranian oil, most have some likelihood of switching over to Russian trades
  • Svitzer Australia lockout of tug workers suspended for six months
    Fair Work Commission halts action over fears about damage to economy

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American Shipper web site
NOVEMBER 18, 2022
  • Chaos theory: How tankers thrive amid energy crisis and war
    Global energy trades face even more tumult ahead. "This could get crazy," says Scorpio Tankers' Robert Bugbee.
  • MSC Air Cargo moves up start date for global freighter service
    Mediterranean Shipping Co. is moving up plans to inaugurate its air cargo airline, offering service between North America, Europe and Asia.
  • CargoLogicAir, casualty of Russia sanctions, faces liquidation
    United Kingdom sanctions put CargoLogicAir on verge of going out of business.
  • United States Lines enjoyed its share of glory years
    FreightWaves Classics examines storied ocean carrier U.S. Lines, which was persistent in its desire to operate a successful cargo ship named the American Shipper.

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Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz
Portsmouth
A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.
Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%
PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC
Panama
The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals
Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.
Cagliari
Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled
Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.
Brussels
This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.
Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.
The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission
Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.
Modena
Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.
Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
Genoa
We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.
Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.
London
Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum
Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.
Taipei
Quarterly net profit down 71.8%
EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports
In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%
Hong Kong
Net profit down 67.9%
In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport
Bern
Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies
An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.
London
As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.
In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%
Noise
The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.
Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships
Keelung
The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%
The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz
Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa
While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.
US prepares to attack Iranian ports
Tampa/Muscat
Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.
MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos
Geneva
45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume
Southampton/Geneva
A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.
Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.
Bangkok
Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman
ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%
Singapore/Toronto
Investment worth $1.07 billion
FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.
Verona
Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.
Rome
Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.
Scotland debates taxing cruise ships
Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax
Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).
Wiesbaden
Imports increased by +5.3%
In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.
Genoa/Ravenna
A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%
Haifa
The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.
Bremen
In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)
La Spezia
At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)
PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama
Hong Kong
In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues
Singapore
Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%
In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.
Marseille
Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)
2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet
Athens
Positive trend also in the fourth quarter
In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%
Naples
The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno
The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors
Rome
Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.
CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.
Hong Kong
Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC
Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic
Istanbul
Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)
Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.
Victoria
Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.
CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system
Brussels
Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.
ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy
Brussels
Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation
Tanker hit near Kuwait coast
Southampton/Kuwait City
A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz
European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.
Brussels/Rome/Hamburg
WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission
Washington
However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.
The European Commission presents two strategies to promote the competitiveness, sustainability, safety and resilience of EU ports, maritime transport and shipbuilding.
Brussels
A high-level council will be established
Explosions and a fire on a Russian ship that sank near Libya
Moscow/Tripoli
In December, Ukraine claimed responsibility for an attack on a Russian oil tanker in the same region.
Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region continue
Southampton/Battaramulla
Three naval vessels reported shellfire and damage. An Iranian frigate was hit in Sri Lanka.
Viking orders two new expedition cruise ships from Fincantieri and secures an option for two ocean-going vessels
Trieste
The value of the agreements exceeds two billion euros
Container traffic at the Maltese port of Marsaxlokk remained stable in 2025
Kalafrana/Hong Kong
China's CMPort has signed a 70% stake in Brazil's Vast Infraestrutura oil terminal.
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
T&E: Over half of European ferries could become electric by 2035
Brussels
Klann: Electric ferries are already cheaper on many routes and will become even cheaper in the coming years.
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
ITF, JNG and IBF have designated the Strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters as a High Risk Area
London
The area may soon be transitioned to a Warlike Operations Area.
Nautilus International urges States and shipping operators to ensure the safety and rights of seafarers
London/Brussels
The International Trade Union Confederation urges an immediate ceasefire by all parties
Strait of Hormuz: A sailor from a ship attacked by a drone vessel dies.
Muscat
Twenty-one crew members were evacuated
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings closes a record 2025, but faces challenges with non-operating costs.
Miami
The war crisis in the Middle East also affects ports
Dubai/Muscat/Washington
Kramek (WSC): Liner shipping has demonstrated its ability to react to emergency situations, such as the one in the Red Sea
ICS, ECSA and ASA concerned about seafarers' safety in the Middle East
London/Brussels/Singapore
This is - they underlined - a rapidly evolving and unpredictable situation.
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk were the first to sense trouble in the Middle East. A tanker sanctioned by the US was hit.
Hamburg/Copenhagen/Southampton/
Washington/Muscat
On Friday, the two companies notified customers of changes to their services in the region. Four Skylight crew members were injured.
European list of ship recycling facilities updated
Brussels
Including for the first time a German shipyard, that of Emden
Confitarma urges the EU to strengthen the attractiveness of its maritime flags
Rome
An arbitration worth over $1.5 billion will resolve the dispute between PPC and the Republic of Panama.
Panama
Procedure at the International Chamber of Commerce in New York
Tender for the multipurpose terminal at the Príncep d'Espanya pier in the port of Barcelona
Barcelona
The concession contract will have a duration of 16 years
Fincantieri and Navantia agree to jointly coordinate and execute the European Patrol Corvette project.
Sad/Madrid
They will form a joint venture that will be open to participation by the other project partners.
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
In 2025, the port of Rotterdam handled 14.2 million containers (+3.1%)
Rotterdam
In the fourth quarter alone, containers amounted to 3.5 million TEUs (+3%)
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
PSA announces a billion-dollar investment plan in the port of Genoa
Rome/Singapore
The first phase focuses on the technological implementation and infrastructural adaptation of the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.
New logistics hub in London to boost rail freight through the Channel Tunnel
London
An investment of around £15 million is expected
Jeremy Nixon will hand over his position as CEO of Ocean Network Express to Till Ole Barrelet on July 1st.
Singapore
The German manager comes from Emirates Shipping Lines
The first three electric gantry cranes have been installed at the new intermodal terminal in Milan Smistamento.
Milan
At full capacity it will be able to handle up to 44 trains per day
Hong Kong government protests PPC's removal from Panamanian ports
Hong Kong/Beijing
Beijing government spokeswoman stressed that China will firmly protect the rights and legitimate interests of its companies.
European transport associations call for the CEF to be allocated at least €100 billion
Brussels
Chronic underfunding and financial shortfalls are lamented
The Panamanian government assigns the transitional management of the port of Balboa to APM Terminals and the port of Cristóbal to TiL
Hong Kong/Panama
CK Hutchison Holdings denounces the illegality of the terminal seizure and confirms the possibility of legal action.
Panamanian government seizes assets and equipment at the ports of Balboa and Cristóbal
Panama
The Panama Ports Company of the CK Hutchison group has been removed from the management of the two ports
Statement by rail and intermodal transport associations against gigaliners on European roads
Brussels
The current positions of the EU institutions - they denounce - all include elements that risk opening the door to a widespread diffusion of these vehicles.
The mandate of the EuNavFor Aspides mission has been extended until 28 February 2027.
Brussels
A budget of almost 15 million euros has been approved
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
The EU-ETS Observatory of Puertos del Estado confirms the risk of loss of container traffic share of European ports
Madrid
Santana: We believe that some aspects of the ETS should be monitored and, where necessary, revised.
Tidewater acquires Brazil's Wilson Sons Ultratug Participações for $500 million.
Houston
It has a fleet of 22 Platform Supply Vessels
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Trump attempts to circumvent the Supreme Court ruling by introducing temporary tariffs
Washington/Suitland
An executive order confirming the suspension of the "de minimis" regime was also signed.
Slight growth in freight traffic in the port of Ancona in 2025
Ancona
Rolling stock slightly down. Passenger numbers significantly down.
Construction of the cruise terminal at Molo San Cataldo in Taranto will begin in October.
London
Global Ports Holding invests over €4.5 million
Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia
Rome
The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority
Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan
Athens
Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.
Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics
Mississauga/Gütersloh
The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.
Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.
Genoa
They will be operational from June
Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed
Naples/Milan
Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"
Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line
Oslo/Tokyo
The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector
Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women
La Spezia
Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East
Genoa
The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.
In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.
Luxembourg
Fourth quarter decline eases
NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco
Tokyo/Tønsberg
The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels
Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.
Valencia
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul
Naples
It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group
The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.
Messina
It will be held on a weekly basis
Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.
Genoa
There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.
DP World reported record annual operating and financial results
Dubai
In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%
Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers
Luxembourg
Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.
Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France
Tokyo/London
The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships
ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)
Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025
Taipei
The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.
Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector
Milan
Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation
The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.
Pordenone
Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections
Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard
Genoa
Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"
The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.
La Spezia
Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president
The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha
Tunis
52,000 jobs expected to be created
Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.
Genoa
Spediporto reports it
The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.
La Spezia
The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.
FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania
Foggia
Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.
Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East
Genoa
Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties
The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.
Trieste
It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.
Genoa/Brussels
Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.
The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.
Gioia Tauro
In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket
Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025
Helsinki
The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles
Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025
Helsinki
Revenues up 2.0%
Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona
Ancona
He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers
Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026
Rome
Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy
2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings
Los Angeles
Revenues grew by +21.9%
UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs
Oslo
They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.
Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts
Schindellegi
Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025
Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General
Livorno
The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.
KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.
Milan/Hong Kong/Prague
The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares
Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship
Hong Kong
65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.
SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.
Rome/Milan
Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage
The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.
Trieste
The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029
A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.
Genoa
The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros
China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships
Hong Kong
Order with a total value of 236 million dollars
Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona
Ortona
Concession area in the Abruzzo port
Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller
Schindellegi
In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros
Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance
London
Revenues increased by 12.2% last year
Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona
Trieste
The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship
Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products
Muggia
Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion
In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)
Padua
Record production value recorded
In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains
Nola
A 50% increase is expected in 2026
A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision
Livorno
The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.
Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures
Lisbon
It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency
The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.
Taranto/La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic
G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services is growing
Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports
Rome
Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025
Saipem has been awarded a further offshore contract in Saudi Arabia
Milan
Order worth approximately 500 million dollars
MPC Container Ships revenues decreased by -4.3% in 2025
Oslo
Net income was $236.4 million (-11.4%)
The new offices of the Eastern Sicily Port Authority have been inaugurated in the port of Pozzallo.
Pozzallo
Contract worth approximately 750 thousand euros
Finmar appointed agent in Italy for United Global Ro-Ro
Genoa
Two services scheduled with stops at the port of Genoa
Contract awarded for the expansion of the San Cataldo Pier in the port of Bari
Bari
They will be carried out by the Rti Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime, Boskalis Italia, Zeta and e-Marine
The digital registry of maritime workers and the digital navigation booklet are law
Genoa
Article 11 of Legislative Decree 19/2026 establishes AGEMAR
DB Cargo plans to cut around 6,000 jobs
Berlin
Negotiations with employee representatives to begin soon
In 2025, containers transported by RCL's fleet increased by +8.8%
Bangkok
Revenues from this activity grew by +5.2%
Regarding Tardini's nomination as president of the Western Sicily Port Authority, Salvini and Schifani have (for now) buried the hatchet.
Palermo
Annual container traffic grows by 5.4% at HHLA port terminals
Hamburg
Record revenues expected at 1.76 billion euros (+9.9%)
Container traffic at the Port of New York is expected to grow by 2.3% in 2025.
New York
Significant increase in full containers for export
Politics and Assiterminal celebrate the extension of the port bonus
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: understood the value of the planning behind the reformulation of the law
Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -3.2% in January
Hong Kong
1.13 million TEUs were handled
Costamare secures $940 million in revenue from the charter of 12 container ships
Monk
Cargo traffic at the port of Singapore grew by 13.0% last month.
Singapore
Containers amounted to 3,892,370 TEUs (+11.3%)
CMA CGM has ordered six 1,700 TEU LNG containerships from Cochin Shipyard.
Marseille
By the end of the year, the number of Indian seafarers on board the French group's ships will rise to 1,500.
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
Britta Weber has been appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Hupac Group.
Noise
He is the current vice president of UPS Healthcare for Europe and Asia.
Saipem to acquire mobile offshore drilling unit for $272.5 million
Milan
Agreement with Norwegian Deep Value Driller
The 59th edition of the San Giorgio Award will be held in Genoa on February 20th.
Genoa
The Targa San Giorgio will be awarded to Gian Enzo Duci
Filt Cgil appeals against Cartour's authorization to carry out lashing and unlashing operations.
Medlog inaugurates a logistics park at Dammam's King Abdulaziz Port
Geneva
It occupies an area of over 100 thousand square meters
Manageritalia and Assologistica sign the renewal of the Ccnl managers of the logistics
Rome
Monthly gross earnings increase at 750 Euros in three tranche
Subscribed a binding agreement for the acquisition of Qube by Macquarie Asset Management
Sydney
It was unanimously approved by the Australian logistic group Cda
Meyer Turku completed the design of a cruise ship to zero net emissions
Turku
The main fuel is biomethanol
Last year the turnover of Kalmar grew by +1%
Helsinki
Operating income, net profit and new orders in increase respective of +26%, +28% and +8%
Terminal Investment Limited puts hands on the Peruvian port of Pisco
Lima
Acquired the Portuario de Paracas Terminal
Assagenti urges a more constant and timely information on the progress of the work of the new dam of Genoa
Grimaldi has taken delivery of the Grande Michigan
Naples
It is the eighth Pure Car and Truck Carrier ammonia ready of the Neapolitan group
Meeting between the presidents of the Maritime Federation and Assoporti
Rome
Mario Mattioli and Roberto Petri addressed the main issues of the maritime cluster
Morocco's Marsa Maroc participates in the development of the port of Monrovia
Casablanca
Contract for the management of two docks and the construction of a multipurpose terminal
South Korea's Pan Ocean buys ten VLCCs from compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
Transaction valued at approximately $668 million
Roberto Mantovanelli has been appointed Secretary General of the Northern Adriatic Port Authority.
Venice
The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Ports of Venice and Chioggia has been approved.
Stefano Messina has been confirmed as president of Assarmatori
Rome
He will also lead the shipowners' association in the four-year period 2026-2030
In 2025, Albanian ports handled a record traffic of 8.2 million tons of goods (+6.2%)
Tirana
A new peak in passengers also amounted to 1.7 million units (+6.4%)
WASS (Fincantieri) has been awarded a contract by Saudi Arabia for the supply of lightweight torpedoes
Trieste
The order is worth more than 200 million euros
Oxin (Somec) awarded a major order for the construction of kitchen, pantry, catering and bar areas for two cruise ships
San Vendemiano
The value of the order is 53 million euros
Sogedim launches a daily service between Carpi and Campogalliano/England
Carpi
Daily shuttle departing from the logistics hubs of Campogalliano, Carpi and Prato
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94
Rome
It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route
(Interfax)
Auction of megaterminal in Santos may be postponed due to deadlock within the Federal Government
(A Tribuna)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Danaos Corporation reports record quarterly and annual revenue.
Athens
Profits are falling
CPPIB and OMERS are considering selling their 67% stake in Associated British Ports.
London
Maersk orders eight 18,600 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Copenhagen
Built by New Times Shipbuilding Co., they will be delivered between 2029 and 2030.
PaxOcean opens new shipyard in Singapore
Singapore
It occupies an area of 17.3 hectares
The largest container ship ever arrived in the port of Trieste
Trieste
Port of call of the "MSC Diana" which has a capacity of approximately 19,000 TEUs
Antin Infrastructure Partners acquires U.S. shipbuilder Vigor Marine Group
New York
It has shipyards in Seattle, Portland, Vancouver, San Diego and Norfolk
In 2025, Moroccan ports handled a record traffic of 262.6 million tons of goods (+8.9%)
Rabat
Transhipment equal to 50.5% of the total
Yang Ming deploys first of five 15,500 TEU dual-fuel LNG vessels on Asia-Mediterranean route
Keelung
It will be used in the MD2 service
Study highlights challenges for LNG containerships in complying with future cold ironing connection requirements
Berlin/Hamburg
Fincantieri and Wsense reach agreement to offer cutting-edge underwater systems
Trieste
Co-development of advanced wireless technology solutions planned
Study finds high levels of persistent organic pollutants caused by shipbreaking activities
Brussels
Port of Livorno: tender for ship-generated waste management begins
Livorno
The expected value of the contract is over 40 million euros
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