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March 13, 2023

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Exim India web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • A. L. Logistics commences domestic cargo handling
  • Congestion reported at Nhava Sheva
  • CONquest 2023 - Business Forum & Northern India Multimodal Logistics Awards back again in New Delhi on March 24
  • Baltic Exchange Market Report (10 March 2023)
  • Mumbai Port Authority celebrates International Women's Day
  • Reefer market said to be normalising to pre-pandemic levels
  • MSC takes delivery of mega 24,116 TEU containership
  • PSA Mumbai announces partnership to power terminal with renewable energy
  • Coal imports at Major Ports push traffic up 10 pc during April-Feb.
  • Steel exports dip by 52 pc during April-Feb.
  • Dahej Port withdraws additional pilotage charges based on vessel age
  • Govt to prepare framework for determining logistics cost
  • Supply chain exodus happening faster to India, Vietnam

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International Transport Journal web site
MARCH 13, 2023
  • Swiss Post in good shape
  • War-torn Ukraine to receive confiscated cars
  • Latam adds route to California and Texas
  • Creating an alliance to combat climate change
  • Logistics warehouse with CO2 negative operation
  • Qantas announces changes at the helm
  • CNC launches NTX1
  • Stef plans to sell its maritime business
  • Record cargo volumes for South Central Railway
  • Union Pacific pursues CEO succession process
  • Maiden flight for Täby Saab 2000F Cargo
  • EU ETS for decarbonisation and against evasion
  • Bauxite line to receive 244,000 steel sleepers
  • Port of Pointe-Noire proves its capabilities
  • A platform for all-inclusive management
  • Leaseplan Switzerland complements management team
  • Badr Airlines contracts NAS
  • "Curiosity of the Day"

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The Loadstar web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • Yet another NS derailment as US legislators scramble to improve safety
  • Contract rates the key to liner stability, as spot prices continue to fall
  • Atlas Air takeover stumbles as US authorities take a closer look
  • Let's prep to cheer CH Robinson's new boss
  • Near-collision in Panama Canal shows 'an accident is waiting to happen'
  • Ceva joins alliance to establish European 'green' trucking network
  • JD Logistics - beaten up, enough damage done
  • Menzies stops 'trying to herd squirrels' and picks Wipro
  • CH Robinson reportedly talking to UPS's Jim Barber over CEO role
  • Ukraine detains former Antonov execs following Mriya probe

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Marine Log web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • UN buys VLCC to avert Red Sea pollution catastrophe
    The FSO Safer, a decaying tanker holding four times as much oil as spilled by the Exxon Valdez is a ticking time bomb threatening a Red Sea catastrophe. Yesterday, the United Nations
  • Two U.S. RO/RO operators opt for Orca AI
    U.S. based ship operators, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier (ARC) and Liberty Maritime Corporation, are to deploy the Orca AI automated situational awareness platform across their RO/RO fleets. Liberty was one of the
  • NASSCO and Navantia in offshore wind MOU
    GD NASSCO is eyeing its opportunities in the offshore wind sector. It has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Navantia Seanenergies division of Spanish state-owned shipbuilder Navantia that will see the

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Container News web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • Stanlow Terminals to build green ammonia facility in Liverpool
    Stanlow Terminals has announced plans to develop a major new open-access import terminal for green ammonia in the Port of Liverpool. The new terminal, which will be an expansion of Stanlow Terminal's existing facilities, will provide the connecting infrastructure to enable significant volumes of green ammonia to be imported into the United Kingdom. Feasibility studies are currently being undertak
  • Globe Tracker equips Maritima Alisea reefers with IoT technology
    Globe Tracker, provider of Internet of Things (IoT) tracking and monitoring solutions for logistics assets, has deployed IoT devices installed on reefer containers of Maritima Alisea, one of the premier ocean carriers involved in the perishable trade in Spain. Maritima Alisea has a modern fleet of 45' refrigerated containers and is part of Alonso Group logistics division. According to Globe Track
  • Port of Riga announces opening of two new warehouses
    Two modern covered warehouses with a total area of 10,000 m² were put into operation in February in the territory of the company Rigas Centralais Terminals (RCT) of the Port of Riga in Latvia. These warehouses will be able to store up to 48,000 tonnes of bulk cargo, such as grain or wood pellets, as well as general cargo that require storing in closed-type warehouses. According to the port, Rigas
  • More vessel operators join lucrative India-Russia trade lane
    Ruscon, a leading multimodal transport logistics provider in Russia, has significantly expanded its containerised service network from the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk to Nhava Sheva (JNPT) and Mundra in West India as volumes rapidly rise. The company, a Delo Group subsidiary, has now increased its tonnage deployments from one vessel to four vessels to provide a weekly sailing frequency on the
  • SITC realised nearly US$2 billion profit in 2022
    SITC International Holdings, the holding company of Hong Kong-based intra-Asia carrier SITC Container Lines, has announced that its net profit went up by 67% on-year in 2022, to US$1.9 billion. The Hong Kong-listed group said that its turnover was up 37% year-on-year, to US$4.1 billion, as it carried 4% more containers, amounting to 3.26 million TEUs in 2022. Up till mid-2022, freight rates were
  • MSC receives largest container ship in the world
    Shanghai-based Hudong-Zhonghua Shipbuilding (Group) built and delivered the largest container vessel in the world to Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC). MSC Tessa has a container capacity of 24,116 TEUs and is the first of four same-size container ships purchased by the largest container line in the world. According to Hudong-Zhonghua, a unit of China State Shipbuilding Corp (CSSC), the vessel
  • YILPORT integrates Navis TOS into Portuguese box terminal
    Turkish port operator Yilport Holding announced the successful completion of the Navis Terminal Operating System (TOS) integration in YILPORT Leixões, a container terminal in the north of Portugal. Integrating a conventional TOS system into the terminal is a big shift forward for YILPORT because it will serve as the foundation for any level of automation, equipment/truck detection systems, and ot
  • Wisdom Marine boss James Lan launches Taiwanese coastal box line
    Taiwanese ferry operator Brave Line, a company owned by shipping tycoon James Lan, who is also behind Taiwan's largest dry bulk shipowner Wisdom Marine, has started a coastal container shipping service between Budai and the Penghu Islands (Pescadores). Brave Line decided to start a service after merchants in Penghu Islands stated that there was a shortage of container shipping capacity to bring t
  • Hapag-Lloyd increases rates from Middle East to US
    Hapag-Lloyd announces a new general rate increase (GRI) / General Rate Adjustment (GRA) from the Middle East to the United States for cargo transported in 20' and 40' dry, reefer and special containers, including high cube equipment. The new rate increase will be applicable to all containers gated in full from 29 March 2023 and will be valid until further notice, according to the German carrier.
  • US$10.3 million front street beutification project starts at Port of Los Angeles
    Tim McOsker, 15th District Los Angeles City council member and officials from the port of Los Angeles broke ground on the US$10.3 million Front Street Beautification Project on the Los Angeles Waterfront. The project aims to enhance connectivity and public access to the LA Waterfront for both Wilmington and San Pedro. According to Port of Los Angeles, the Front Street Beautification Project will
  • Port of Rotterdam supports green hydrogen project at Maasvlakte
    Uniper has selected Plug Power Inc. to design the electrolyser technology for Uniper's Maasvlakte site at the port of Rotterdam. At the Maasvlakte Energy Hub, Uniper plans to commission 100 MW of Plug electrolysis capacity to produce green hydrogen by 2026, expanding that capacity to 500 MW by 2030 at the latest. According to the statement, the Rotterdam port area, which encompasses Maasvlakte, i

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Splash web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • BW Offshore and SwitchH2 develop green ammonia floater concept
    Netherland-based SwitchH2 and BW Group's FPSO owner and operator BW Offshore have developed an industrial scale concept for green ammonia floating production unit. The so-called NH3 FPSO concept is expected to be built through the conversion of an existing very large crude carrier or a dedicated newbuild vessel. The wind-powered unit will produce hydrogen by ...
  • Lomar ships out vintage chemical tanker
    UK-based diversified owner Lomar Shipping has sold the 2003-built chemical tanker to UAE's Navigator Line Ship Management and Operation for around $10m. The Croatian-built 24,000 dwt ship has already been delivered and renamed Deniz. The vessel was the oldest of six chemical tankers, including four 38,000 dwt units, that joined Lomar's fleet following the acquisition ...
  • Eidesvik Offshore scores another PSV deal with Wintershall Dea
    Norway's Eidesvik Offshore has secured more work for its platform supply fleet with Wintershall Dea. The Oslo-listed shipowner has fixed its 2008-built PSV for one year, starting in the second quarter of 2023. Wintershall Dea has options available for further extensions. The new deal comes hot on the heels of Wintershall Dea's contract extension for ...
  • CK Hutchison earmarks Hong Kong repair yard for property development
    Another visible part of Hong Kong's maritime heritage looks set to be transformed into a real estate development. A proposal has been submitted by the owner of Hongkong United Dockyards (HUD Group), a yard group that can trace its history back to the middle of the 19th century, which would see the repair facility transformed ...
  • BW Offshore offloads FPSO for $125m
    Floater specialist BW Offshore has struck a deal to sell its floating production storage and offloading vessel for $125m. The sale to an undisclosed third party is subject to conditions precedent and is expected to be completed by the end of the first quarter of 2023, BW Offshore said. The Oslo-listed company also revealed talks ...
  • 2005-built VLCC committed for $52m
    Japan's Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) is on the cusp of achieving a new high for vintage tanker tonnage. Broking sources tell Splash MOL has committed the 18-year-old, 311,000 dwt to Chinese interests for $52m. If the sale goes though, MOL will be left with a fleet of 20 VLCCs with an average age of 13 ...
  • ONE 'actively pursuing M&As'
    Japan's Nippon Yusen Kaisha (NYK), one of the world's largest shipping companies, has unveiled its latest medium-term business plan through to 2026, which aims to position the company as a leader in decarbonisation. Among the more intriguing parts of the detailed business plan, NYK, the lead shareholder in containerline Ocean Network Express (ONE), said that ...
  • Russia looks at exporting Siberian coal to Asia via the Yenisei river
    Russia is looking at shipping Siberian coal to Asia via Arctic river transport. The ministry of transport has proposed using the ports of Krasnoyarsk and Lesosibirsk for pilot shipments of coal along inland rivers starting this summer. "The readiness of the infrastructure of inland water transport to ensure the export transportation of coal, lumber, grain ...
  • Siem Offshore fixes AHTS to Helix for offshore wind work in Taiwan
    Norwegian offshore vessel player Siem Offshore has been awarded a medium-term contract by Helix Energy Solutions' marine contracting business unit Helix Robotics Solutions for the 2010-built anchor handling tug supply (AHTS) vessel . The 4,250 dwt vessel, which previously worked in Australian waters, will be employed for a project within the offshore wind industry in ...
  • Dutch entrepreneur seeks to build ship recycling plant in Saudi Arabia
    Saudi Arabia looks set to offer the world a new ship recycling destination. Wreckdock has just been launched as a new company and is seeking investors to come onboard a green ship recycling plant in Saudi Arabia which will feature four drydocks and eight quays, capable of dismantling any ship within a fortnight. The company's ...
  • Busan to install high-bay container storage system
    DP World has announced the first commercial use of its BOXBAY high-bay storage system at its terminal in Busan, South Korea. A contract was signed between Pusan Newport Corporation (PNC) and Boxbay FZCO - a joint venture of DP World and German plant technology supplier, SMS group - initiating the design and engineering works for ...
  • UN buys Euronav VLCC as operation to move oil from decaying FSO gets moving
    The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has found a solution of sorts to a pressing environmental concern off the coast of Yemen. The UN body yesterday signed an agreement with Euronav, paying $55m for a VLCC as part of a UN-coordinated operation to remove more than one million barrels of oil from a decaying FSO ...
  • TGS expands multi-client offshore wind campaign to five locations on US East Coast
    Norwegian company TGS, a global provider of energy data and intelligence, has announced a significant expansion to its multi-client offshore wind and metocean measurement campaign off the US East Coast. In addition to its floating LiDAR buoy in the New York Bight, TGS has announced four further deployments, one offshore Massachusetts, two covering the impending ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • Dark fleet of tankers now comprises 10% of seaborne oil transport
    Some 440 tankers above 30,000 dwt tonnes, with an average age of 20 years, have been identified as solely deployed...
  • Middle East oil and gas exports boosting economic diversification
    There had been a notable acceleration in Gulf Cooperation Council states' efforts to advance the production of renewable energy, both...
  • Global grains trades to offer some support to bulkers
    Challenges related to Black Sea grain movements notwithstanding, a strong soyabean season from Brazil should outweigh a drop in corn...
  • Ingosstrakh confirms P&I cover for sanctioned Russian shipping
    'We are indeed now studying how we should work on the international P&I insurance market in the current circumstances,' company...
  • The Lloyd's List Podcast: Why the box sector is in for a bumpy ride
    The container sector is grappling with looming overcapacity and plummeting rates, against the backdrop of a post-pandemic slowdown in container...
  • BW Offshore gets DNV approval for floating ammonia production unit
    BW Offshore and the Dutch company Switch2 plan to either convert a very large crude carrier, or use a newbuild...
  • The health of the oceans is shipping's problem too
    An industry that routinely allowed garbage to be dumped overboard until just 10 years ago needs to get with the...
  • Carrier customers seek reliability to reduce inventory costs
    After the supply chain disruptions of the past two years, cargo owners have had to build up buffer stocks. But...
  • Cruiseship sector advancing decarbonisation strategy
    'Daily conversations are taking place between class and owners on the best alternative fuel solutions, but methanol seems the most...
  • NYK puts ESG at core of $9bn growth plan
    Strategy includes a $1.5bn share buyback plan with the Japanese giant expecting a sharp correction in profit
  • GSBN tests blockchain solution for safer shipping of chemical cargoes
    Shipping network has completed a venture with Cosco Shipping, OOCL and a research institute, on the exchange of safety certificates...
  • Investors price in carriers' change in fortunes
    Shares in listed container lines fell steeply last year as investors took their profits. But a recent return to growth...
  • Navios Holdings sees 'healthy growth' for logistics business
    Port terminals and cabotage segments increased revenues in fourth quarter, while barge business dipped
  • Daily Briefing
    UN buys Euronav VLCC to avoid environmental disaster | Sinopec fuels speculation over China relaxing export quota | UN chief calls...
  • MOL offsets emissions from iron ore sailing with carbon credits
    Emissions were offset by carbon credits from Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve project in Indonesia
  • Navigator agrees venture to boost ethylene exports
    Potential total ethylene export capacity is expected to be more than 3m tonnes per year by the end of next...
  • Castor posts record profits as new tanker firm Toro rises
    The spin-off represents a dividend for Castor shareholders

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • OCEMA appeals chassis ruling to FMC commissioners
    The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association says the FMC's chief administrative judge erred in issuing a summary judgement against the group because key facts are still in dispute.
  • Drayage tech provider PortPro targeting shippers with new tracking tools
    Drayage software vendor PortPro is attempting to narrow the gap between the tools that port truckers and their shipper customers use with a new container milestone tracking product it has launched.
  • Multipurpose vessel rates may be at post-COVID bottom: Toepfer
    The MPV sector's market correction appears to have bottomed at rates still healthy for owners and carriers, even as the sector feels pressure from minor bulk carriers hunting for cargo.
  • Shippers unite in push for carriers to scale up use of zero-carbon fuel
    Shippers are keeping pressure on carriers to decarbonize their operations with the launch of another US-led initiative to speed up container shipping's transition to fossil-free fuels.
  • Carriers not reliable enough to warrant cut in inventory levels: BASF
    Shippers in Europe are stuck with excess inventory at a time of slowing demand, in part because their lack of confidence in the on-time performance of carriers has led to hesitancy to pare down stocks.
  • Zim suspends expedited China-US service as pandemic market unwinds
    Zim is suspending 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.
  • New NS Norfolk-Memphis service aims to grab East Coast cargo shift
    Norfolk Southern and the Port of Virginia are not only targeting importers using trans-Atlantic services from Europe and Asia, but also exporters moving goods through Memphis, such as the cotton industry.

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TradeWinds web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • Bulge-bracket bounceback? JP Morgan ramps up shipping coverage with Scorpio rating
    Finance giant takes up research on Emanuele Lauro-led company for first time in 12 years
  • Fixture frenzy: VLCCs peak over $100,000 per day amid flurry of activity
    Big tankers make major strides this week, with three fixtures in six-figure territory
  • Sentiment flips: Capesize bulker sector improves fivefold in 21 days since hitting nearly three-year low
    Broker attributes sector turnaround to China's robust manufacturing, better weather in Brazil and Australian mine maintenance ending
  • Ukraine war prompts EU to beef up maritime security
    New threats to submarine infrastructure in Europe's northern seas require new responses, the 27-bloc argues
  • Intercargo warns of food shortages if Black Sea grain deal stops
    As Russia drops hints of not renewing the deal, bulker shipowners point to fertilisers as a key scene to watch
  • VLCC surge likely to boost smaller tankers in trickle-down effect
    Demand from China and longer voyages has created a supply squeeze for the biggest tankers in shipping
  • Editor's selection: Case slams Russia brokers, boxship scrapping floodgates to open and Himalaya eyes IPO
    TradeWinds brings you a snapshot of some of the important stories of the week
  • D Oltmann Reederei splashes out $80m to buy Danish boxship biggie
    German shipowner moves into 10,000-teu segment in deal with Denmark's Navigare Capital
  • Heidmar adds two more tankers as it hunts development and S&P hires
    Pankaj Khanna's pools operation continues on expansion path
  • Project Greensand scores a world first as cross-border CCS operations kick off
    Containerised shipments of CO2 pave way for liquefied shipments in future as initial volumes are injected into North Sea reservoir
  • Safe Bulkers not afraid to order new ships despite fuel uncertainty
    Greek owner's president explains that the average age of its vessels needs to hold at 10 years
  • Has a shifting investor mindset left shipping facing an age crisis?
    The world fleet is starting to get dangerously old and inefficient as shipowners shun the newbuilding market
  • Ince defections continue as global boss Julian Clark's role 'phased out'
    Senior partner's three-year deal will not be renewed after April as experienced lawyer heads to Gard
  • 'Very Large Cash Cow': VLCCs break out as rates head to $100,000 per day
    Tanker demand is being fuelled by Chinese oil traders and refineries capitalising on China's rising oil consumption
  • E-commerce giant Amazon backs Zemba in the launch of container freight buyers club
    Cargo giant lends its weight to newly formed Zero Emission Maritime Buyers Alliance
  • US military offers help as Philippines tanker spill spreads
    Coral reefs and mangroves have been affected, according to local reports
  • BW Offshore banks $125m from ship sale as it eyes ammonia FPSO project
    Norway-based shipowner offloads the BW Opportunity as it reveals future-fuels venture with SwitchH2
  • Yang Ming eyeing new opportunities as profit hits record $6bn
    Taiwanese container line pledges to explore growth while optimising current operations
  • Performance Shipping heads to China for aframax newbuilding
    Greek shipowner announces $62.6m deal with Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
  • Japanese shipping giant NYK Line reveals $1.4bn treasury stock acquisition as it launches business plan
    Tokyo-listed outfit to expand its business around decarbonisation and digitalisation
  • Navigator splashing up to $130m on boosting exports from its ethylene terminal
    Shipowner says more growth planned at Morgan's Point facility in Texas
  • Nuclear-powered ships 'certainly not viable', says campaigner
    Reactors powering ships was a hot topic at TradeWinds' forum on Thursday, with a bucket of cold water thrown on it at the end
  • CMB plan for Euronav is 'light on detail', says investor proxy advisor
    Glass Lewis is backing Euronav board's recommendations for vital vote later this month
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping's Cyril Ducau opens up on $1.8bn bid to cut carbon
    ESG trendsetter says it will eliminate 10m tonnes of CO2 using technology that works and is available right now
  • UN strikes $55m VLCC deal with Euronav to replace 'timebomb' tanker
    'Let's protect our oceans': CEO Hugo De Stoop outlines rescue operation for FSO Safer off Yemen coast
  • Idan Ofer gets in the saddle to support Singapore racers
    Eastern Pacific Shipping has become the premier sponsor of Allied World Quantum Racing
  • Nuclear-powered ships 'certainly not viable', says detractor
    Reactors powering ships was a hot topic at TradeWinds' forum on Thursday, with a bucket of cold water thrown on it at the end
  • For VLCC read Very Large Cash Cow as rates head to $100,000 per day
    Tanker demand being fuelled by Chinese oil traders and refineries capitalising on China's rising oil consumption

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American Shipper web site
MARCH 10, 2023
  • Crude shipping revs up; supertanker rates top $100,000 a day
    With virtually no new ships on order and demand strengthening, the tanker business seems poised for a bull run.
  • Latam Cargo launches flower flights to Los Angeles
    Latam Airlines' cargo division is diversifying routes for flower exporters with a new destination in Los Angeles.
  • Freighters flying fewer hours underscores market weakness in air cargo
    Flight hours are a proxy for air cargo demand and the amount of time all-cargo aircraft are flying is falling.

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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
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Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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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