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Exim India web site
MAY 26, 2023
  • JN Port continues to set the standards as it completes 34 years
  • Container shipping rates remain higher than pre-pandemic levels
  • Syama Prasad Mookerjee Port has adopted multi-pronged development strategy: Chairman
  • FedEx launches FedEx Innovation Lab to fuel digital capabilities for what's next
  • Ferrochrome moved by container train
  • AD Ports Group & Vale to jointly develop low-carbon mega hubs for steel industry
  • FIATA releases updated edition of Dangerous Goods Brochure
  • Foreign Trade Policy 2023
  • PM invites Australian businesses to invest in logistics
  • Wheat export ban repeal unlikely
  • Closure of non-major ports for foul season
  • Global e-commerce logistics market seen at $950 bn by 2027: Report
  • Russia extends further support for shipping along Arctic coastline

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International Transport Journal web site
MAY 26, 2023
  • Metrans expands rail network in Eastern Europe
  • First fully electric car transporters in service
  • A. Hartrodt opens office in Austria
  • Changes in executive team at Çelebi Aviation
  • HGK Shipping joins Green Award Inland Navigation
  • Iata Ceiv Li-Batt certification for Silk Way West
  • Hybrid power to transport building materials
  • UK: delivery firm buys fourth depot
  • Five honourees for 29th Int Maritime Hall of Fame
  • Swissport refines cool chain solution in Kenya
  • New LNG-hybrid vessels for NYK Line
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • More support needed to halve road fatalities
  • A cool 270%
  • AIT Worldwide Logistics welcomes Mario Cavallucci
  • Scandlines ferry on course
  • 90 years ago - the end of a gun runner?
  • First zero emission inland container ship launched

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The Loadstar web site
MAY 25, 2023
  • Box lines look to slash their bloated equipment pools
  • Sinotrans - the post-CMA CGM + Bolloré boost is gone
  • Airlines that adapt quickly will survive likely freight pain in H2
  • Freight slump does not stop US inland ports' advance
  • The DHL reign - here's how core Express is doing
  • Fret SNCF restructure: blow to jobs and green agenda?
  • Don't be fooled - logistics AI uses few and far between, warn experts
  • Cathay Cargo sees another management shake-up
  • No lows at Lowe's (yet)
  • Russian logistics companies enjoy high demand on new routes
  • OOCL fires back at Bed Bath & Beyond over FMC claim
  • Authority refloats bulker wedged in Suez Canal

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Marine Log web site
MAY 25, 2023
  • Canadian Coast Guard small vessel fleet set for major renewal
    The Canadian Government is to invest CAD 2.5 billion (about US$1.8 billion) in renewing the Canadian Coast Guard's small vessel fleet, which plays a critical role for the agency, especially in shallow
  • Nikolaus H. Schües takes over as BIMCO president
    At its general meeting in Hong Kong today, BIMCO, the world's largest shipping association, elected Nikolaus H. Schües, CEO and owner of Reederei F. Laeisz, as its president. Moving into the role
  • Maryland Pilots order second Baltimore class pilot launch
    The Association of Maryland Pilots has ordered a new pilot boat from Gladding-Hearn Shipbuilding, Duclos Corporation. Piloting the Chesapeake Bay since 1852, the Association of Maryland Pilots is the oldest state-codified organization

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Container News web site
MAY 25, 2023
  • Hapag-Lloyd and ExxonMobil ink marine biofuel agreement
    ExxonMobil signed an agreement with Hapag-Lloyd in order to supply the German ocean carrier with B30 marine biofuel oil in the Amsterdam-Rotterdam-Antwerp (ARA) region. The marine biofuel delivery in ARA consisted in a 0.50% sulphur residual-based fuel (VLSFO) processed with waste-based fatty acid methyl esters (FAME). The resulting blend met ISO 8217:2017, while the FAME content complied with EN
  • AD Ports Group, Vale join forces to reduce CO2 emissions
    AD Ports Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Vale, a company that produces iron ore and nickel and is also a logistics operator in Brazil. Through this MoU, the two companies aim to develop a mega hub in Abu Dhabi for industrial complexes that produce low-carbon products for the steelmaking industry for both the local and seaborne markets, with a significant reduction of CO2 emi
  • BIMCO elects new president
    Nikolaus H. Schües, CEO and owner of Reederei F. Laeisz, is the new president of BIMCO, elected at the organisation's general meeting in Hong Kong on 25 May 2023. Nikolaus H. Schües will be the 46th president of BIMCO and will take over the role from Sabrina Chao of Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings Limited, who has completed her two-year term. He is a member of the Presidential Committee of
  • CJ Logistics opens Starbucks' largest distribution centre in South Korea
    South Korea's largest logistics player CJ Logistics has opened the largest Starbucks distribution centre in the country. Located near Busan New Port, the facility has an area of 38,000 m²;, equivalent to six football fields, and processes 130,000 imported shipments of coffee beans every day. Outside the United States and China, South Korea has the most Starbucks outlets, with 1,750 cafes. CJ Logis
  • PSA acquires stake in Vietnam's logistics provider
    PSA International acquired a minority stake in SOTRANS Group (STG), also known as South Logistics Joint Stock Company, from Indo-Trans Logistics (ITL). The acquisition will be completed through PSA's fully-owned subsidiary, PSA Cargo Solutions Vietnam Investments. "PSA's acquisition of a strategic stake in SOTRANS represents confidence in ITL and is an opportunity for us to leverage on PSA's glob
  • Steps of Logistics Software Development for Optimizing Supply Chain Operations
    Transportation has advanced in leaps and bounds, and transportation software development has moved into the spotlight. Logistics software development is a lucrative field but a complex one. In this article, we'll take a closer look at logistics and transportation software development and what it takes to build logistics software. What is transportation software development? Transportation softwar
  • Revolutionizing Your Business Model: The Untold Advantages Of Fulfillment Services
    In today's fast-paced and very competitive business environment, it's crucial that we're constantly looking for ways to improve and streamline our operations. One aspect of business management that often gets overlooked is the importance of efficient order fulfillment. Suppose you're not familiar with the term. In that case, fulfillment services like AMS Fulfillment are third-party companies that
  • Container spot rates remain high despite weaker supply/demand balance
    In this week's "Shipping Number of the Week" from BIMCO, chief shipping analyst, Niels Rasmussen, looks at the fact that despite a 70-80% fall in freight rates, and worsening of the supply/demand balance, liner operators have been able to keep rates higher than pre-pandemic levels. "The Shanghai Containerized Freight Index and the China Containerized Freight Index have dropped by respectively 81%
  • Nigerdock receives government approval for Snake Island Port
    Nigerdock, a Nigerian maritime and logistics company, and Snake Island Integrated Free Zone, an economic development area, have received approval from the Federal Government of Nigeria for the commencement and expansion of Snake Island Port, an 850,000 m²; facility. Snake Island Port is a multipurpose port facility comprising three terminals located within Snake Island Integrated Free Zone. The ap
  • ICS report shows potential risk for decarbonisation targets
    According to the International Chamber of Shipping (ICS) Maritime Barometer Report 2022-2023, uncertainty about fuel availability and infrastructure puts decarbonisation targets at risk, emphasising the need for a clear plan of action to manage risk. The first ICS Maritime Barometer Report is the first comprehensive yearly study of maritime leaders' risk and confidence. More than 130 C-suite deci

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Splash web site
MAY 25, 2023
  • Fredriksen's Northern Ocean secures more work with Shell Namibia as TotalEnergies contract gets pushed back
    John Fredriksen-controlled Northern Ocean, a semisub rig spin-off of Northern Drilling, has sealed a contract extension in Namibia for the 2019-built while the start-up of another one of its units in the country has encountered some setbacks. Supermajor Shell has exercised and option to add a further six months to the semi's work scope, keeping ...
  • BW Ideol sets sights on multi-gigawatt floating wind off Spain and Portugal
    BW Group's floating wind company, BW Ideol, has teamed up with Spain's Elawan Energy, part of Orix Corporation of Japan, to jointly develop a multi-GW floating wind pipeline off Spain and Portugal. Subject to further negotiation of the final agreement between the parties, this exclusive agreement covers the joint development of several commercial-scale projects, within ...
  • BIMCO and Nautilus Labs white paper calls for revision of charter party frameworks
    A new white paper from shipping association BIMCO and US maritime artificial intelligence firm Nautilus Labs is advocating for a reconsideration of 'sail-fast-then-wait' behavior as it lays out the potential for a 15 to 20% reduction in emissions by changing current approaches to charter party frameworks without compromising fleet capacity. The phenomenon of sail-fast-then-wait (SFTW), ...
  • PSA buys into Vietnamese logistics firm Sotrans
    Singaporean terminal operator PSA International has picked up a strategic minority stake in Vietnamese logistics firm Sotrans. PSA Cargo Solutions Vietnam Investments acquired the stake from the majority owner, Indo-Trans Logistics (ITL). No specific figure was disclosed, but local media suggests a deal worth about $55m for nearly 25% of Sotrans's capital. Established in 1975, Sotrans' ...
  • DFDS' Torben Carlsen takes over as Danish Shipping chairman
    Torben Carlsen, chief executive of roro operator DFDS has been elected as the new chairman of Danish Shipping, succeeding Torm's boss Jacob Meldgaard after four years at the helm. The general assembly unanimously elected Carlsen (pictured left) on Thursday. Meldgaard (pictured right) will remain part of the shipowners' organisation board, together with vice chair Caroline ...
  • Japan's PowerX details battery tanker scheme
    Japanese power transfer vessel developer PowerX has unveiled the detailed design of the first-ever 'battery tanker' set for domestic and international field testing in 2026. The company's first electric propulsion vessel, called 'Battery Tanker X', boasts a length of 140 m and will be equipped with 96 containerised marine batteries, providing a total capacity of ...
  • American maritime assets targeted by Chinese malware
    American maritime assets are being targeted by Volt Typhoon, a Chinese state-sponsored snooping operation, tech giant Microsoft warned today. Microsoft said it has uncovered "stealthy and targeted malicious activity" focused on post-compromise credential access and network system discovery aimed at critical infrastructure organisations in the US. The attack is carried out by Volt Typhoon, a ...
  • Prysmian eyes UK cabling deal
    Italy's Prysmian has been selected as the exclusive preferred bidder for the Eastern Green Link 2 cable connection in the UK. The Milan-based cabling giant said contract talks with SSEN Transmission and National Grid Electricity Transmission, the UK's electricity transmission network owners, are ongoing with the aim of sealing the deal in a "timely manner". ...
  • AIS hackers create Russian 'Z' war symbol off Crimea
    With Russia gearing up to defend its captured territories from an expected counter-offensive from Ukrainian forces, a brazen act of Automatic Identification System (AIS) spoofing has been detected in waters off Crimea. British geospatial intelligence firm Geollect reports that many AISs of merchant ships have been spoofed to create the pro- Russian war 'Z' symbol ...
  • BIMCO elects Nikolaus Schües as president
    The world's largest shipping organisation, BIMCO, has elected Nikolaus Schües, CEO and owner of German-based Reederei F. Laeisz, as its new president. Schües takes over from Wah Kwong Maritime Transport Holdings' chairman, Sabrina Chao, as the 46th president of BIMCO and the first German national to hold the position since 2011. "I am honoured to be elected ...
  • JJ Ugland's floating wind arm unveils cheaper foundation concept
    Norway's Ocean Ventus has unveiled a new concept that it says will deliver cost-competitive power from floating wind. The company, majority owned by JJ Ugland's fabricator Nymo, is marketing a floater that is cheaper from start to finish, including production, transportation, assembly and maintenance. Ocean Ventus said its design, which has received approval in principle ...
  • Nils Smedegaard Andersen appointed chairman of Scan Global Logistics
    Scan Global Logistics (SGL) has appointed former Maersk supremo Nils Smedegaard Andersen as chairman of the board. In February, CVC Capital Partners Fund VIII (CVC) became the majority shareholder in the Danish logistics firm, a transaction that has now closed, receiving all relevant regulatory approvals from authorities. Global CEO of SGL Allan Melgaard commented on ...
  • Global container production to slump to 14-year low
    Stagnating trade and a ballooning surplus of shipping containers, following easing of pandemic era supply chain constraints, has led to a collapse in newbuild container output, which is forecast by UK consultants Drewry to slump to its lowest level in 14 years. Drewry estimates that global box production contracted 71% year-on-year to 306,000 teu in ...
  • NKT rolls out cable layer investment plan
    Danish offshore cabling specialist NKT has announced plans to build a new cable-laying vessel driven by an increasing demand for high-voltage power cables. The Nasdaq Copenhagen-listed firm said the move came on the back of strong order intake and a record order backlog of more than €7bn ($7.51bn) at the end of the first quarter ...
  • Hunt to track down ship responsible for Red Sea oil slick
    SkyTruth, a nonprofit environmental watchdog, is trying to track down the ship responsible for a 250 km long oil slick in the Red Sea, which it detected last week. Sentinel-2 imagery from May 19 showed the huge slick off Sudan, estimated to be around 120,000 gallons of oil. Out of 94 AIS vessel tracks transiting ...
  • Master of wrecked bulk carrier off Gibraltar faces jail time
    The Syrian master of the wrecked OS 35 bulk carrier could face two years in jail, after pleading guilty at a court in Gibraltar this week. Sentencing is due in the middle of June. The ship came into contact with LNG carrier Adam LNG while manoeuvring to exit the port of Gibraltar on August 29 last year. The ...
  • Bulk carrier grounds along the Suez Canal
    A 56,708 dwt supramax bulk carrier grounded early this morning along the Suez Canal with ships then backing up behind it. The ship was refloated nearly four hours after it ran into difficulty. The Hong Kong-flagged ran aground at KM 159 at the canal's southern end at around 0400 hours, according to Leth Agencies. MarineTraffic ...
  • Shipping is long on optimistic claims but short of good optimisation data
    A new technology gold-rush is confusing buyers and encouraging providers to make unrealistic comparisons, writes Anders Bruun, CEO Coach Solutions. To read some of the claims being made in the shipping market it seems as though if we took all available vessel optimisation solutions and implemented them across the fleet, shipping would be a net ...

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Lloyd's List web site
MAY 25, 2023
  • Uncertainty is holding back industry decarbonisation, not technology
    If the political stars align and the right demand signals can be emitted, the latest analysis suggests that even the...
  • Imabari Shipbuilding chief urges Japanese yards to combine design strength
    Individual shipyards in Japan should form an alliance or combine their ship design, research and development division under the Japanese...
  • Wärtsilä's ammonia dual-fuel engine to be ready at the end of 2023
    Green ammonia and green methanol are expected to be the primary zero-emissions marine fuels to help the industry decarbonise
  • Why MEPC 80 will prove pivotal to industry and the future of the IMO
    The outcome of this summer's pivotal MEPC 80 meeting inside the IMO will not agree policy, but it will set...
  • Court of Appeal finding in Quadra v XL strengthens hand of insureds
    Decision has market-wide implications for 'insurable interest' provisions in cargo insurance policies
  • BIMCO and Danish Shipping appoint new heads
    Nikolaus Schües takes over from Sabrina Chao as president of BIMCO. Meanwhile, Jacob Meldgaard stands down from Danish Shipping as...
  • LR programme seeks boxship fire-detection technology submissions
    A fire in a container at the bottom of a stack could be well underway before crew notice. Detection technology could...
  • Hengli Heavy Industry wins order for four bulkers
    The latest order placed by a Greek shipowner increases Hengli's orderbook to 14 vessels
  • Suez Canal groundings double this year
    While incidents are comparatively higher than previous years, the overall impact on traffic flow is often minimal given the Suez...
  • Equipment demand plummets as carriers cut back
    Container lines desperate for boxes pushed production up to 7.2m teu of equipment in 2021. This year the global fleet...
  • BW Epic Kosan expects continued strong markets ahead
    The small gas carrier specialist will continue to focus on the liquefied petroleum gas, petrochemicals and specialty gases sector while...
  • Daily Briefing
    EU block exemption renewal faces political hurdles | FMC actions from US shippers highlight coercive power of carriers | Pandemic...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
MAY 25, 2023
  • Shipping icon Bertram Rickmers, 71, succumbs to injuries from fall
    Visionary shipping legend Bertram Rickmers created the Pearl String, the only round-the-world breakbulk liner service, which operated from 2003 until the fall of Zeamarine in 2020.
  • Shippers hold onto intermodal boxes amid warehouse reshuffling: survey
    As shippers scramble to shed unwanted inventory, more than 80% responding to a Journal of Commerce survey reported that they've kept 53-foot domestic containers for too long, incurring detention fees.
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  • Carriers pare blank sailings in May as ocean freight rates steady
    With spot freight rates largely stabilized, ocean carriers have blanked fewer sailings in May and instead opted for more biweekly sailings.
  • Ocean trade emerges from pandemic haze to face new realities
    Although the container shipping order book is the highest it has been in many years and demand remains subdued, the ground is shifting under the ocean market in new and unfamiliar ways, writes Peter Tirschwell.
  • Forwarders locked in margin-destroying price war in post-COVID ocean market
    Price is once again on the side of shippers, with excess ocean capacity allowing them to extract lower rates from service providers.

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TradeWinds web site
MAY 25, 2023
  • Seanergy posts loss fuelled by 'seasonal weakness' but gives dividend on bullish outlook
    Capesize bulker spot market has fallen by a third in past two weeks, however, to under $15,000 per day
  • Upcycle coming: Star Bulk is a stellar bargain, Clarksons Securities says
    Compelling ship supply situation makes Greek giant a strong investment case
  • Swire Bulk to close London office as it eyes consolidation of its European operations
    Singapore-headquartered bulker operator is considering the future of its European and Australian bases
  • Lines look for Panama fillip to seal delayed transpacific contracts
    Panama Canal surcharges could boost stagnant freight rates
  • Up-cycle coming: Star Bulk is a stellar bargain, Clarksons Securities says
    Compelling ship supply situation makes Greek giant a strong investment case
  • Streetwise: Outgoing Genco Shipping CFO Apostolos Zafolias on lessons learned in 18 years of good, bad and ugly
    This week's Streetwise newsletter bids adieu to a departing money chief but not without some tales from his 18 years in ship finance
  • China on alert as ageing tankers discharge Russian crude
    Detentions increase across Asia as sanctions targeting Russia change tanker fleet demographic
  • Hapag-Lloyd eyes 'challenging' 2045 carbon target as its first LNG-fuelled container ships emerge
    First of 12 pioneering 23,500-teu LNG dual-fuelled container ships set for delivery in mid-June
  • Jacob Meldgaard hands over to Torben Carlsen at Danish Shipping
    DFDS boss replacing Torm CEO as chairman after a four-year stint
  • Anemoi ramping up production of rotor sails for big bulkers and tankers
    UK-based company spun out of Greece's Blue Planet Shipping will raise external finance this year for the first time as it takes production capacity to 50 rotors per year
  • ESG the key for Oslo shipping investors, says bourse chief Amundsen
    Stock exchange boss says if shipowners are not part of decarbonisation, they will lose out
  • Ship AIS data spoofed to draw pro-war Russian Z symbol in Black Sea
    UK says fake tracks created as morale boost before Ukrainian counter-offensive
  • F Laeisz's Nikolaus Schues takes over at Bimco with digitalisation mission
    F Laeisz supremo replacing Sabrina Chao as president after her two-year term ends
  • 'Dream big': New generation of shipbrokers on the rise at Leeway Brokers of Dubai
    Team of maritime millennials have global ambitions in the dry bulk chartering space
  • Shipping not investing enough in its people, says South32's Su Yin Anand
    Mining giant's outgoing head of shipping makes some pointed closing arguments at TradeWind's Shipowners Forum
  • Erik Thun wins Swedish cash to fit batteries on dry cargo ships
    Owner reveals award from the state Climate Leap initiative
  • Knutsen OAS reveals mammoth $626m profit as revenue tops $1bn
    Seglem family operation expects another 'satisfactory' year as it plots to grow its LNG contract backlog
  • Hunter Group establishes carbon carrier outfit while teasing further activity
    Shipless Oslo-listed player says it is in the final stages of developing a liquefied CO2 carrier
  • BW Epic Kosan snaps up bargain duo as it ships out seven smaller gas carriers
    BW Group-backed LPG vessel owner continues to focus on larger sizes
  • Huge benefit of 'dynamic' flight for kite on Airbus ro-ro aims to prove 20% savings
    Airseas says year of transatlantic trials proved SeaWings kite can help pull ship and take-off and landing system works. Now for the full magic says founder
  • Mitsui & Co returns to Hyundai yard for product tanker newbuildings
    The Japanese trading house has a total of six 50,000-dwt product tankers on order at the Hyundai yard
  • Suez Canal authority refloats briefly stuck Chinese bulker
    Northbound ship traffic resumes in Egyptian waterway
  • Market analysis: Oil majors loosen age restrictions as Middle East OSV supply tightens
    Regions offshore players say that desperate big-name charterers are willing to fix vessels of up to 20 years in age
  • Vale eyes India as it prepares for peak in China steel production
    Brazilian mining giant says that while global output will increase the market will become less reliant on one country
  • New generation of shipbrokers on the rise at Leeway Brokers of Dubai
    Team of maritime millennials have global ambitions in the dry-bulk chartering space
  • Upping LNG bunker vessel efficiencies could add two ships to mix
    Expect to see first methanol-fuelled pure car/truck carrier this year, DNV says

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American Shipper web site
MAY 25, 2023
  • Cargo volume mixed at Gulf Coast ports in April
    Container volume at ports in Houston and New Orleans fell in April, while Corpus Christi was bolstered by crude oil exports.
  • Sun still shines on South America's container shipping trade
    Not all cargo markets are back to pre-COVID "normal." Container shipping rates to South America remain elevated.

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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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