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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 7, 2023
  • Rennes: improved access to North Sea ports
  • Coal shipments doubled
  • Nexxiot onboards AI expert Ákos Maróy
  • Hope for growing short sea shipping in India
  • Revenue management: a vision for the future
  • Big plans for Uzbekistan's logistics market
  • DSV tests trucks using overhead contact line
  • Dimotrans promotes Marco Fusco
  • Trucks deliver humanitarian aid
  • First port to door service in Ecuador
  • Baggage and cargo tractor on the move at Fraport
  • "Rielp" launched
  • DB Schenker visits e-truck plant
  • Expanding rail business in UK
  • Gerald Mayrhofer appointed to management board
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Latam Cargo: first international flight with SAF
  • Corrigendum: Logisticians help earthquake victims

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Party definitely over for ocean carriers, despite some strong numbers
  • Airlines take legal action over 'damaging' reduction in slots at Schiphol
  • Pier Wind project takes priority over lost volumes for port of Long Beach
  • Record WiseTech roars as 'tech firm M'rsk' hits the headlines
  • Sourcing shift away from China by the west is happening - but slowly
  • The Kuehne-backed Lufthansa value pinnacle. Or?
  • Cargo piles up as logistics services are hit by Pakistan forex crisis
  • OceanX: A Brazilian carnival, sustainability - and the reporting season
  • SeaLead tweaks USEC service to tap into more lucrative Med cargo

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Synergy rolls out new PPE for its female seafarers
    Female seafarers working for Captain Rajesh Unni's Synergy Group are to get more comfortable coveralls. The Singapore-headquartered ship management company is rolling out new Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that has been designed
  • Amogy aims to have ammonia-powered tugboat on the water this year
    Aiming for a world-first, Brooklyn, N.Y., based ammonia-to-power innovator Amogy Inc. is retrofitting a 1957-built tugboat to use its technology, which cracks liquid ammonia to produce hydrogen. The tugboat, which uses diesel
  • PPG launches "breakthrough" fouling release coating
    PPG (NYSE: PPG) has launched a biocide-free fouling release coating that, it says, uses a breakthrough approach to help shipowners lower power consumption and carbon emissions and meet demands for higher performance

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Container News web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • A Beginner's Guide to Buying Cars at Auction - Tips and Strategies for Winning Deals
    Have you ever wondered how to win online car auctions? Buying cars at auction can be a great way to save money and find a great deal on the vehicle of your dreams. With the right knowledge and a little preparation, anyone can find success at an online car auction. This beginner's guide will provide the essential tips and tricks to maximize your chances of winning and finally getting the car of yo
  • Best Place to Find Wrecked but Not Beaten F-250 Trucks at Bargain Prices
    Do you fancy purchasing and restoring salvage cars? The price of a salvage F-250 truck is typically far lower than that of a brand-new or lightly used one. These trucks can be severely damaged accident vehicles and usually have discounts of 30 to 40% at auctions. If you're in the market for a high-end truck but don't want to pay the astronomical prices usually associated with them, this is a grea
  • Port of London Authority proceeds with decarbonisation
    The Port of London Authority (PLA), which supervises the secure running of the UK's largest port, has pledged to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2040, if not sooner. Last year's performance resulted in a 50% reduction in carbon emissions three years earlier than the initial 2025 goal. As an interim measure, the introduction of sustainable biofuel in lieu of gasoline in its fleet of vessels was a cr
  • Yilport Gebze breaks monthly vessel operation record
    Yilport Gebze in Türkiye marked a record-breaking month in January. The port handled 86 container vessels in the first month of the year, breaking its previous monthly vessel operation record. This impressive achievement was followed by another record-breaking success when 24 container vessel operations were carried out in February, the seventh week of 2023, noted the Turkish port operator. "By c
  • ICTSI reports container growth amid improved financial performance
    In 2022, International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI) handled a consolidated volume of approximately 12 million TEUs, translating to a 9% increase compared with 2021 box volumes. The global port operator reported that volume growth was primarily due to the consolidation of Manila North Harbour Port, Inc. (MNHPI) in the Philippines at the beginning of September, volume growth and improv
  • FBX underperforms as another week bleeds red for ocean freight - An indices comparison perspective
    The Freightos Global Container Index (FBX) took a 10% hit in its weekly quote, only the third such instance ever since 2020, to register a rate of US$1,791. This ending on the 3 rd of March, 2023 saw it tumble below the Drewry's World Container Index (WCI) after six months. While Drewry's WCI and the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index (SCFI) had seen a straight down reversal, the FBX had off-la
  • Los Angeles and Gothenburg ports ink collaboration MoU
    The Port of Los Angeles in the United States and the Port of Gothenburg in Sweden have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen their connection and cooperation on a variety of important projects, including sustainability, digital and physical infrastructure, and possible trade possibilities. The Memorandum of Understanding focuses on supply chain productivity and digital technolo
  • AD Ports enters Uzbekistan logistics market via new JV with SEG ENERA
    UAE-based port owner and operator AD Ports Group and SEG ENERA Group, a multisectoral holding company in Uzbekistan, announced the creation of ADL-Ulanish, a new joint venture offering end-to-end global transportation services across the Republic of Uzbekistan. The joint venture will cover industry sectors such as industrial project logistics, oil & gas, e-commerce, healthcare, and pharmaceutical
  • HMM supports earthquake victims in Türkiye
    HMM will transport relief goods and provide empty containers to support the earthquake victims in Türkiye. In particular, the company started to transport 50 TEUs of relief goods from Busan in South Korea to Mersin in Türkiye on 3 March, and an additional 20 TEUs is scheduled to be loaded on 17 March. The major ocean carrier also decided to deliver 150 free empty containers to accommodate the ear
  • Unlock the Secret to Earning More Interviews with SkillHub
    In today's job market, getting a job interview is challenging. With the increased competition due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the high number of people looking for work, employers are receiving more applications than ever. This means that job seekers must make more efforts to stand out from the crowd and get noticed by potential employers. Also, many companies have changed their hiring processes
  • CNC announces new service connecting South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand
    CNC, part of CMA CGM Group, announced the launch of the new NTX1 service that will connect ports in South Korea, Vietnam and Thailand. In particular, NTX1 will offer a six-day transit time from Busan to Ho Chi Minh City, and a four-day voyage from Ho Chi Minh City to Incheon. In addition, the weekly NTX1 service will also double-up as an alternative shipping choice for customers with Thailand- an
  • CMA CGM's first three quarters boost revenues and earnings despite Q4 slowdown
    French ocean carrier CMA CGM has achieved significant increases in its main financial figures in 2022, compared to the previous year. In particular, the Marseille-headquartered company noted a 33.1% growth in revenues reaching US$74.5 billion and a 44.2% increase in earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) reaching US$33.31 billion. At the same time, CMA CGM's net i

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Splash web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Valaris to reactivate drillship for $500m contract with Petrobras
    Valaris has confirmed three new contracts, including a $500m deal in Brazil for one of its stacked drillships. The New York-listed offshore driller will reactivate the 2015-built drillship Valaris DS-8 (pictured) for a three-year campaign with Petrobras under a $500m contract, which includes a $30m mobilisation fee. The unit is stacked in Las Palmas and ...
  • Leaking product carrier believed found off Philippines
    Philippine authorities said they believe they have found the location of the leaking product tanker Princess Empress that sank off Naujan in Oriental Mindoro last week. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) said it "may have detected the possible site where the vessel is actually located", adding that the site was about 400 ...
  • NGL Energy Partners offloads barge and towboat fleet
    Oklahoma-based NGL Energy Partners has sold its fleet in two separate deals for around $111.6m in cash. The New York-listed diversified midstream master limited partnership, which provided shipping of refined products and crude oil for a diversified group of customers, including major oil refineries on the Gulf Coast, offloaded 13 towboats and 25 tank barges ...
  • Hunter Group bets on CO2 shipping
    Oslo-listed investment firm Hunter Group has joined forces with class society DNV to develop a low-pressure midstream shipping solution for carbon capture and storage. The parties have agreed to work together on a 40,000 to 70,000 cu m liquified CO2 carrier with 20,000 to 30,000 cu m feeder vessels to be operated on the Norwegian ...
  • AD Ports forms Uzbek logistics joint venture
    Abu Dhabi's AD Ports Group has entered the Uzbekistan logistics sector via a new joint venture with the country's multisectoral holding company, SEG Enera Group. The ADL-Ulanish jv will provide end-to-end global logistics services across the landlocked Central Asian country, offering freight forwarding, warehousing and storage, customs clearance services, and the development of inland container ...
  • Synergy rolls out new PPE for female crews
    Synergy Group is rolling out new tailor-made personal protective equipment (PPE) to its growing number of female seafarers. The Singapore shipmanager, which employs over 20,000 seafarers, commissioned Hercules Safety to manufacture the new gear which was designed by textile engineers in conjunction with female seafarers and maritime safety experts. The aim is to ensure the ...
  • Ukraine pressures Greek owners to stop moving Russian oil
    The Ukrainian government is attempting to put pressure on some famous names in Greek shipping who continue to trade with Russia. George Economou's TMS Tankers, George Prokopiou's Dynacom Tankers along with Andreas Martinos's Minerva Marine, Nikolas Maritnos's Thenamaris, and Diamantis Diamantidis's Delta Tankers have been added to the list on the War and Sanctions website ...
  • Vroon secures work for two vessels
    Dutch outfit Vroon has secured work for two vessels in the UK. Doris Group's ODE Asset Management has commenced a 9-month charter with options for the VOS Glamour multi-role vessel managed by Vroon Offshore Services. The charter which recently kicked off is being supported by ODE AM's shipbroker Braemar ACM. The 2014-built vessel will undertake ...
  • OneSubsea seals Brazilian contracts
    OneSubsea has secured contracts to supply equipment for three Brazilian offshore fields. The Houston-headquartered unit of SLB, formerly Schlumberger, sealed a deal with Petrobras for 16 Christmas trees, destined for the Búzios 10 project in the Santos Basin pre-salt, with first delivery scheduled for the first quarter of 2025. The company will also be responsible ...
  • UN's High Seas Treaty contains significant ramifications for the global merchant fleet
    Global merchant shipping could be in for a shake-up following the signing of the High Seas Treaty at the United Nations headquarters in New York over the weekend. The historic agreement signed by nearly 200 nations aims to protect the world's oceans following 10 years of negotiations. The High Seas Treaty aims to place 30% ...
  • North Sea Sparrows workers to strike on BP assets
    Nearly 50 offshore workers on BP North Sea assets are set to down tools in a dispute over pay and overtime rates. Sparrows members of the Unite union working on BP's Andrew, Clair, Clair Ridge, ETAP, Glen Lyon FPSO and Mungo installations overwhelmingly supported strikes that will result in a series of 24- and 48-hour ...
  • Indian imports of US ethane growing fast
    GAIL, India's top gas utility, is looking to import ethane from the US, and, according to UK consultancy Drewry, it has issued an expression of interest (EOI) for chartering a very large ethane carrier (VLEC) for 20 years, with an option to extend it for another five years. GAIL intends to use the same vessel ...
  • Nantong Xiangyu wins four ultramax orders
    Chinese builder Nantong Xiangyu Shipbuilding and Offshore Engineering has received an order from domestic owner CZBank Leasing for two 63,500 dwt ultramax bulk carriers, according to Clarksons Research. Moreover, the yard received further orders from domestic owners Juhe Shipping and Guangxi Jinhang for one 63,500 dwt ultramax each. All four units are due to be ...
  • NYK in for LNG carrier trio
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK) has been revealed as the owner behind an order for a trio of LNG carriers in South Korea last week. In a stock market release last Thursday, the parent of Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries revealed a $765m order for three 174,00 cu m ships without revealing the owner involved. Clarksons ...
  • Chairman of the Liberian flag passes away
    Yoram Cohen, the founder and chairman emeritus of the Liberian International Ship & Corporate Registry (LISCR), passed away over the weekend after a protracted illness. Cohen took over the running of the Liberian flag in the late 1990s and drove the flag through a period of extraordinary growth before passing on management to his sons, ...
  • Suncor Energy announces sale of UK E&P business
    Canadian company Suncor Energy last week announced that it has entered into a share purchase agreement with Equinor UK Limited for the sale of Suncor Energy UK Limited, which includes Suncor's non-operated offshore interests in the North Sea. The deal is valued at approximately C$1.2bn ($883m), excluding working capital adjustments and including contingent consideration of ...
  • Breakwater Energy acquires 25% of Repsol's global upstream business
    EIG Global Energy Partners, an institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, headquartered in Washington, D.C., last week announced the completion of its acquisition of a 25% interest in Repsol Upstream, a newly formed, gas-weighted exploration and production company comprising Repsol's entire global upstream oil and gas business. Breakwater Energy, a wholly owned ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Soaring tanker values stall as sale-and-purchase activity falls
    After rising as much as 85% in 12 months, gains in second-hand tanker values are stabilising across most vessel size...
  • Calls for tougher flag state enforcement of ship-to-ship transfers for sanctioned oil
    Submission asks flag states to regulate ship-to-ship transfers in international waters and for port authorities to inspect ships that turn...
  • China's conservative growth target dims dry bulk prospects
    Lower-than-expected growth target has weakened expectations on large government stimulus required to spur China's ongoing recovery
  • Liberian registry founder Yoram Cohen dies
    Yoram Cohen established the blueprint for the modern open register and grew LISCR to the point that it is now...
  • Clarksons reports record profit in busy year
    The broking division reported a strong performance driven by trade dislocations that emanated from Russia's activity in Ukraine. Elsewhere, sale-and-purchase...
  • Inventory levels point to slow container demand recovery
    Falling import volumes have had little impact on inventories
  • Greek shipowners dominate Russian price-cap-compliant oil cargoes over February
    Tankers, including some flagged with EU registries and insured by UK P&I clubs, underscore that a number of shipments are...
  • The week in charts: Russia's boxship trade | Bulk freight market improves | Orders up for alternative-fuel containerships
    High freight rates are prompting more carriers into Russian trades despite sanction risks, dry bulk market makes sustained gains, and...
  • The week in newbuildings: KSOE wins order for three LNG tankers
    Latest order for liquefied natural gas tankers priced at $255m per ship has set a record-high pricing benchmark
  • K Line signs decarbonisation deal with Anglo American
    K Line says the collaboration will be on all fronts, including technologies and hardware
  • Leaner and fitter West confident about foray into hull and war
    West's results have improved significantly in the past two years, and are expected to have improved further in May, when...
  • Daily Briefing
    Container shipping faces change while the song remains the same | The Lloyd's List Podcast: Is shipping taking diversity, equity...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Zim pulls expedited China-US service as pandemic market unwinds
    Zim is terminating a two-year-old trans-Pacific service, while beefing up a Southeast Asia-US East Coast route, as weakened Chinese imports and too much capacity have combined to pull down container spot rates.
  • CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd join MSC in hiking India-US rates
    Later this month, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd will impose general rate increases of $600 per FEU and $500 per FEU, respectively, on all shipments from India to North America, but with demand waning, those GRIs may not stick.
  • ILWU Office Clerical Unit negotiations under way in LA-LB
    Contract negotiations between International Longshore and Warehouse Union office workers and shipping lines and terminal operators in Southern California are proceeding slowly with the June 30 deadline approaching, even as the 10-month-old ILWU dockworker negotiations drag on.
  • US SE ports prepping for more growth amid continued West Coast diversions
    Southeast ports are handling more imports from Asia than ever, but it's unclear how much of that growth will stick once negotiations over a new West Coast longshore contract conclude.
  • US startup eyes street turn tech expansion throughout North America
    Technology startup Qualle is trying to overcome drayage industry inertia around matching empty import boxes with export loads outside of ports by using early-stage funding to serve every North American port market.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Seacor grows hybrid PSV fleet that helped fuel revenue gains
    New York-listed Seacor Marine reports slimmer fourth-quarter loss as chief executive expresses optimism for 2023
  • ICTSI's profit skyrockets 44% as ports continue to recover from pandemic
    Manila terminal operator's overall teu volume for 2022 totals 12.2m teu, up 9% from previous year
  • Brazil crude oil tax won't take a bite out of tanker rates, BRS Group says
    But exports to Asia may fall and regional clean tanker rates may suffer, the broker says
  • American Shipping and OSG negotiating settlement on redelivery drama
    Legal fight stems over an unpaid $4m bill due to Oslo-listed American Shipping
  • Dry bulk spot rates continue to surge as China predicts 5% GDP growth
    Bulker and tanker sectors may experience cyclical upswing into 2026 as a result of low orderbook, analyst says
  • Container giants hit the brakes as 'go slow' trend gathers pace
    The switch to slower speeds that shipowners expect to tighten supply is underway
  • Shipless Hunter Group moves into CO2 shipping after selling VLCCs
    Fruits of fresh strategy unveiled
  • Manager Synergy designs tailor-made PPE for female seafarers
    Group has created equipment with the input of the women wearing it
  • Clarksons Securities argues 'super-profits' needed to drive tanker owners back to shipyards
    Companies are paying out earnings as dividends or reducing debt as newbuild prices remain high
  • Concordia sees more bullish tanker owners willing to order new ships
    Chief executive Erik Lewenhaupt believes strong rates could persuade companies to return to shipyards
  • Tanker giants Maran and Thenamaris help fund fleet renewal with S&P sales
    Exceptional tanker markets continue to create sale opportunities for Greeks' oldest ships
  • Container ship giant MSC swoops for a trio of vessels as S&P market finds momentum
    Perennial buyer lifts purchase tally at a time when liquidity in the charter market is tight
  • Secondhand LNG carrier sales action makes brisk start to 2023 with $500m deals on table
    Almost half-a-billion dollars of deals concluded or lined up in first two months with more to come
  • 'If we snooze, we lose': Clarksons eyes expansion amid tough competition
    No room for complacency as world's biggest shipbroker plots more growth
  • Podcast: Why the shipowner lobby wants a price on carbon 'as soon as possible'
    Audio edition of Green Seas talks to the International Chamber of Shipping about its proposal to adopt a fund-and-reward system by 2024
  • Container ship giant MSC swoops for a trio of vessels as the S&P market finds momentum
    Perennial buyer lifts purchase tally at a time when liquidity in the charter market is tight
  • Secondhand LNG carrier sales action makes brisk start to 2023 with $500m deals on table
    Almost half a billion dollars of deals concluded or lined up in first two months with more to come
  • UN reaches 'landmark' marine life deal for the high seas, ships may be barred from reserves
    New rules are introduced to protect nearly one-third of the world's oceans
  • North Norway ferries to have largest marine hydrogen fuel cell systems yet
    PowerCell signs €19.2m deal to deliver systems for two ropax newbuildings
  • Ocean Yield tests the water for bond refinancing in Oslo
    Tonnage provider meeting investors to sound out appetite for new debt sale
  • UN reaches 'landmark' marine life deal for the High Seas, ships barred from reserves
    After 15 years of talks, new rules are introduced to protect nearly a third of the world's oceans
  • Clarksons' Case hopes brokers selling tankers into the dark fleet 'have sleepless nights'
    Boss of world's largest shipbroker has strong words of warning for middlemen taking a cut of Russian business
  • Iran sanctions pressure group details trading patterns of sanctioned vessels
    United Against Nuclear Iran said it caught three of the 20 sanctioned ships calling in Iran
  • France bans Chinese bulker that skipped ship-repair yard call
    The Xin Feng barred from Paris MOU ports after failing to get deficiencies fixed in China
  • Optimism drives demolition with Moundreas linked to capesize deal
    As the financial strain in Bangladesh eases, its yards surprise with some high-value scrapping deals
  • Giant MSC container ship refloated by tugs in the Suez Canal
    MSC Istanbul was stuck for hours
  • Braemar says tankers are set for a generation of long-haul trades
    Efficient trading including short-haul routes from Russia are unlikely to return any time soon, says broker
  • Sinokor finally sends 40-year-old LNG carrier for demolition
    Brisk start to scrapping for ship sector in 2023 as second vessel heads to breakers after six years in lay-up
  • Andi Case hails best-ever year at Clarksons as investment cash pile swells
    UK shipbroking group has free cash resources of £131m as broking operations thrive
  • Drug sniffing dogs and hefty fines: Duffy gets tough on unruly Carnival passengers
    Carnival Cruise Line president lays down the law on passengers displaying anti-social behaviour
  • MMA Offshore boosts order backlog with Taiwan deals worth $30m
    Australian firm awarded contracts supporting offshore wind farm developments during 2023

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 6, 2023
  • Cargojet to sell 777 aircraft, defer cargo conversions as demand slips
    Cargojet is scrambling to balance its cost structure as the air cargo market softens by hitting the brakes on the acquisition of 777 freighters.
  • Container shipping market yet to bottom as spot rates keep slipping
    Container lines are unable to prop up rates because they haven't culled enough capacity to compensate for weak demand.
  • Qualle's solution for container street turns nets $1.5M
    "Our goal is to get empty containers out of the hands of those who do not need them and into the hands of those who do, and so far it's working," said Qualle founder and CEO Tyler Sellers.
  • Maersk Air Cargo idles new freighters as demand subsides
    After rushing to add capacity, Maersk's in-house cargo airline is hitting the pause button on new routes because of sharply lower shipping demand.
  • Lufthansa Cargo bullish on 2023 despite Ukraine war, economic slowdown
    Without Lufthansa Cargo's strong results last year, the Lufthansa Group of airlines would have lost money.

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Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
In the third quarter of this year, net sales fell by -6.8%
In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta 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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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