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June 4, 2024

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Exim India web site
JUNE 4, 2024
  • MoPSW aims to expand shore power infra at Major Ports
  • Supply chain realignments position India, SE Asia as leading manufacturing hubs, beyond China
  • Relaxation in the provision of submission of 'Bill of Export' as evidence of export obligation discharge for supplies made to SEZ units in case of Advance Authorisation
  • Unifeeder introduces 'GreenBox' to facilitate lowering of Scope 3 emissions
  • DP World becomes ICC top tier partner to deliver cricket at every level
  • More effective inventory management urged to reduce supply chain risk
  • Houthis attack shipping again
  • Moody's sees India's GDP growth at 6.8 pc in 2024
  • China unveils domestically developed large LNG carrier
  • Adani Ports Mundra handles record 17.62 million tonnes in May
  • Reduced discharge at Haldia berth due to maintenance
  • DP World provides new finished vehicle solution for essential Mexico-US trade route
  • AD Ports Group & Economic Development Board of Madagascar ink MoU to explore development of ports, maritime & logistics
  • CMA CGM Rate Restoration Initiative 4 (RRI04) from North Europe & the Mediterranean to/via USA, Canada & Mexico

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International Transport Journal web site
JUNE 4, 2024
  • The first 'Super B Class' vessel
  • Breezing through a wind farm expansion
  • Jeanne Graf to lead Riege Software in Switzerland
  • Two ATR 72 LCD for Aerlink
  • LTG picks Ukrainian loco safety systems
  • Infrabel finds lessor
  • Maximising pallet space
  • Two-thirds of e-fuel projects at risk
  • Sentenced to four years
  • 81 trips to the moon and back in one decade
  • Shuttle supports Swedish forest industry
  • GW's Georgian gateway
  • Nigerian port welcomes largest boxship
  • Emergency houses for Brazil
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • A first step into Singapore
  • Two 44 t trucks for waste transports
  • A promotion for Noel Kong
  • Groke pro system debuts in Europe

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The Loadstar web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Sponsored Podcast: DP World launches £350m fourth berth at London Gateway
  • A quieter Schiphol - but 747 ban too soon for carriers to adapt
  • Bangladesh shippers fear rising freight rates will hit demand
  • Sorry, say again - AP Møller-Mærsk a takeover target?!!
  • IMO rules reporting containers lost overboard mandatory
  • T&L stateside: bargain basement hunting back in vogue
  • Latin America now the target for Chinese 'fast fashion'
  • OX: Gauging EM risk and 'peak vs restocking' in a dull week
  • Tech can help ecommerce over US CBP compliance hurdles
  • Tanzania port deal latest step as Adani increases its global footprint
  • Wan Hai boosts fleet with 7,000 teu pair from CULines
  • Polar's Winkelbauer gets four years in prison for corruption
  • Mysterious tales at Leipzig/Halle Airport
  • K+N's Jens Drewes takes the reins at Hellmann
  • News in Brief Podcast | Week 23 2024 | Peaks at sea and troughs in air

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Marine Log web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • NXT's new cable laying vessel will be methanol fueled
    Danish-headquartered power cable designer, manufacturer and installer NKT has named its second cable laying vessel NKT Eleanora, meaning "shining light." Under construction by Fincantieri Group member Vard to a design by Norway's
  • Industry task force wins double AiP for ammonia-fueled containership design
    A design for an ammonia-fueled containership has been awarded Approval in Principle by classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register (LR). The design has been developed by a cross-industry task force led by
  • MSC joins Ship Repair USA next week in New Orleans
    For a second year in a row, the Military Sealift Command (MSC) will be hosting several presentations aimed at shipyard and ship repair yard suppliers-both OEMs and non-OEMs alike-at Marine Log's Ship
  • Wiernicki: "Are you ready for FuelEU Maritime?"
    "FuelEU Maritime comes into force in precisely 211 days. Are you ready?" That was the question that ABS chairman and CEO Christopher J. Wiernicki posed as he launched the Posidonia 2024 event

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Container News web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • CMA CGM applies new PSS from Asia to La Reunion
    CMA CGM announced the implementation of a new Peak Season Surcharge (PSS), which will be effective from 1 June 2024 (loading date). This surcharge applies to shipments originating from Asia (including China, Taiwan, Hong Kong & Macau SAR, South East Asia, South Korea, and Japan) destined for La Reunion, a French department in the Indian Ocean. The surcharge will remain in effect until further not
  • PhilaPort names new European representative
    After 27 years of dedicated service, Lutz Ehrhardt has decided to retire from his role as PhilaPort's representative in Europe. Based in his hometown of Hamburg, he served as The Port of Philadelphia's liaison with ocean carriers, shippers, and government officials in one of the world's largest shipping markets. "Now enough is enough and it's about time for the next generation to take over," stat
  • Inchcape Shipping Services takes over Grieg Logistics
    Inchcape Shipping Services, a global leader in port agency and marine services, announced the successful acquisition of Grieg Logistics AS from the Grieg Group. This strategic move underscores Inchcape's dedication to providing top-quality operations and exceptional personnel in every port. Under the new ownership, Grieg Logistics will continue to operate under its existing name for a transitiona
  • COSCO switches 16,000 TEU quartet to run on methanol
    COSCO Shipping Lines has announced that it will switch four 16,000 TEU newbuildings to be dually fuelled with methanol, from conventional fuel. The company said this is in line with its plan to comply with the global goal of achieving decarbonisation in 2050. As a result, the price of the newbuildings will be increased from US$620 million to US$734 million. For reference, Clarksons' data shows th
  • KEZAD Group and NMDC Energy sign US$100 million deal for new manufacturing facility
    Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (KEZAD) Group, the largest operator of integrated and purpose-built economic zones, has signed an agreement with NMDC Energy, a subsidiary of National Marine Dredging Company (NMDC), to establish a new manufacturing facility in KEZAD. The 50-year lease agreement, signed at the Make It In The Emirates Forum 2024, involves an investment of US$100 million by NMDC Ene
  • GEODIS, L-Acoustics open regional distribution centre in Singapore
    GEODIS, a leading global logistics provider, and L-Acoustics, a top name in premium professional sound, have opened a new regional distribution centre in Singapore. This marks L-Acoustics' first Asian Pacific distribution centre, demonstrating the manufacturer's dedication to this strategic and expanding market. "Our mission is to strengthen our ties with clients, creating a hub from which we can
  • Pioneering Virtual Container Freight Futures Trading Competition: An Exclusive Interview with BANDS Financial and Linerlytica
    BANDS Financial and Linerlytica launch the first virtual container freight futures trading competition exclusively for companies and executives in the container shipping sector along the Asia-Europe route. In an interview with Antonis Karamalegkos, Managing Editor of Container News, Johnson Leung, Director of Linerlytica, and Tiger Shi, CEO of BANDS Financial, discussed the competitive landscape,
  • Evergreen enhances fleet monitoring with Carrier Transicold's technology
    As one of the world's leading shipping lines, Evergreen Marine Corp. is enhancing its operations by equipping 7,000 of its 40-foot high cube refrigerated containers with Carrier Transicold's Lynx Fleet solution. Carrier Transicold, a division of Carrier Global Corporation and a global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, provides this advanced technology. Lynx Fleet allows for remo
  • How to Use Telematics for Real-Time Monitoring and Accident Prevention in Freight Trucks
    Vehicular telematics combines GPS, wireless devices, black box technologies and onboard vehicle diagnostics to record and transmit vehicle-related data. This technology streamlines logistics for freight companies and bolsters driver safety on a systemic and interpersonal level. In prior decades, telematics was predominantly known for its basic speed and location-tracking capabilities and dashcam
  • Port of NYNJ and U.S. Army Corps announce major investments
    The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey has announced a comprehensive investment package in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to enhance navigational safety and efficiency at the East Coast's busiest container port. These investments aim to significantly improve the safety and efficiency of the Port of New York and New Jersey, fostering the growth of a national economic powe

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Splash web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Diana Shipping fixes out bulker to Aquavita International
    New York-listed Greek bulker owner Diana Shipping has entered into a time charter contract with Aquavita International for one of its vessels. Aquavita chartered the 2013-built, 81,150 dwt post-panamax bulker Electra for a gross charter rate of $14,000, minus a 5% commission paid to third parties, for a period until a minimum of October 15, ...
  • Capital Product Partners orders six dual-fuel medium gas carriers
    Greek owner Capital Product Partners has continued its expansion into the gas sector with the order of six dual-fuel medium gas carriers (MGCs). The total value of the order is $756m but includes the price of the previously ordered four liquified CO2 multi-gas carriers. The deliveries are expected to happen between the first quarter of ...
  • Banaszkiewicz's FIS acquires bulker broker GR8 Chartering
    John Banaszkiewicz-led of freight and commodity futures broker Freight Investor Services (FIS) has announced the acquisition of GR8 Chartering Hellas at the Posidonia event in Athens, Greece. According to a statement by FIS, the acquisition will bring GR8 Chartering's expertise in physical shipping into the group and increase its presence in Greece which is one ...
  • Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool grows with Hammonia Reederei addition
    The Stena Sonangol Suezmax Pool, a joint venture between Stena Bulk and Angolan state-owned energy company Sonangol, has added a vessel from German ship management company Hammonia Reederei to the pool. Hammonia's 2020-built 156,000 dwt crude oil tanker Aura M has joined the pool's fleet which up to now has stood at 19 vessels which ...
  • Future fleet developments in the spotlight at Capital Link
    Future fuels, newbuilding moves, and how to improve the ships of today were at the fore in the opening panels at this year's gathering of shipping heavyweights at Capital Link the first of the big conferences in Athens as part of Posidonia Week. The event was officially opened by Greek shipping minister Christos Stylianides followed ...
  • U-Ming to step into LNG sector and increase fleet to 100 ships
    Taiwanese shipowner U-Ming Marine Transport has revealed a long-term strategic goal during a shareholders meeting of owning a fleet of 100 vessels with a total deadweight tonnage of over 10m tonnes. This would mean a considerable addition to the 72-strong fleet which includes capesize, panamax, post-panamax, supramax, ultramax, cement carriers, VLCCs, VLOCs, and CTVs for ...
  • Adani Ports wins Tanzania concession
    The rapid transformation of the quayside at Tanzania's largest city is set to shake up trading patterns in East Africa. Following DP World's concession win last October, a consortium led by India's largest port operator Adani Ports has also just been given the nod to develop a terminal at Dar es Salaam Adani has been ...
  • New ammonia-powered 3,500 teu feeder design revealed
    The two classification societies ABS and Lloyd's Register have awarded approval in principle (AiP) for a new ammonia-fueled 3,500 teu containership design. The new design has been developed by A. P. Moller-Maersk, MAN Energy Solutions, Deltamarin, Eltronic FuelTech, ABS, and LR - led by the Maersk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping. The design ...
  • More shipyard capacity needed to meet green targets: ABS
    More shipyard capacity will be required in the coming decade, both for newbuilds and retrofits, according to an influential new magazine published at Posidonia in Athens today. Class society ABS released its 150-page 2024 Outlook today, the sixth in an annual series that gives readers a comprehensive picture of the world fleet moving forward. New ...
  • Havila Shipping bags three-year MPSV extension with Reach Subsea
    Norwegian offshore vessel owner Havila Shipping has secured another charter extension from compatriot offshore contractor Reach Subsea for the multipurpose support vessel (MPSV) Havila Subsea. The 2011-built vessel has been under contract with Reach Subsea since October 2021. The original deal was set to expire at the end of 2023 but was extended until the ...
  • One more semisub heading for the scrapyard
    The trend of sending old drilling rigs to the scrap yard continues. After Dolphin Drilling sold two of its rigs for scrap in quick succession, offshore drilling rig owner Constellation sold one of its rigs for scrap as well. Constellation said in its first quarter financials that its subsidiary which owns the 1983-built Olinda Star ...
  • OPEC+ extends oil output cuts into 2025
    Members of OPEC+ agreed over the weekend to extend most of their deep oil output cuts beyond 2024. The decision was aimed at shoring up the market amid weak global oil demand, high interest rates, and rising US production. The cuts include 3.66m barrels per day of reduced output, which were due to expire at ...
  • ADNOC L&S buys Navig8 in a deal worth over $1bn
    ADNOC Logistics & Services (ADNOC L&S), the shipping and maritime logistics arm of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, has announced an agreement to acquire 80% of UK-based tanker owner and pool operator Navig8 for AED3.8bn ($1.03bn). Under the terms of the agreement, ADNOC L&S will acquire the remaining 20% ownership in 2027 for a ...
  • Egypt and Brazil look to enter the ship recycling sector
    New final destinations for ships are opening up with both Egypt and Brazil looking to get into the ship recycling sector. Egypt's transport ministry has signed a memorandum of understanding with El Wehda Industrial Company to develop a shipbreaking yard at Damietta Port as part of the government's bid to be less reliant on imported ...
  • Maersk debuts the FFF
    The company that brought world shipping the EEE containership has now debuted the FFF. Maersk is replacing its existing bunker fuel surcharges - the bunker adjustment factor (BAF) and the low sulphur surcharge (LSS) - with a new combined fossil fuel fee (FFF) effective from July 1. The Danish carrier said the move was made ...
  • Scrubber technology for ammonia-fuelled ships unveiled at Posidonia
    HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering, the holding company of South Korea's largest shipbuilder, has unveiled new technology at Posidonia in Athens that reduces toxic gas emissions from ammonia fuel to nearly zero. Ammonia-fuelled vessels are being developed by shipbuilders all over the world, however, the key has always been how to safely eliminate the ...
  • What happens when the Houthis stop shooting
    Andrew Craig-Bennett gives his take on shipping and the Middle East. Well, isn't life just wonderful! We have, for most practical purposes, one of our forebears' favourite things, a Suez Canal closure! Just when the freight markets ought to be heading downwards, we are having a splendid time, because this closure has now gone on ...
  • Economou takes Seanergy battle to the next level as he pushes for board shakeup
    Things are heating up again between Greek capesize specialist Seanergy Maritime and fellow shipping magnate George Economou. Just as his pursuit for board seats at bulker players Genco and OceanPal had ended, Economou came out with two nominees to the Seanergy board, the latest of moves on the Stamatis Tsantanis-led company. Economou, who owns nearly ...
  • 300,000 extra teu added to record liner orderbook
    Hot on the heels of X-Press Feeders' order for four methanol-ready containerships at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, other owners are returning to China for more newbuild tonnage as rates continue to rise to the next highest level seen outside container shipping's boom during the covid pandemic. Seaspan is ordering boxships following a massive newbuilding campaign in ...
  • Vanhui Shipping signs for ultramax newbuilds
    Vanhui Shipping has moved to expand its dry bulk fleet with a pair of ultramaxes at Jiangsu Haitong Offshore Engineering Equipment. The Hong Kong-based outfit has contracted 63,500 dwt units for delivery in the first half of 2027 at an undisclosed price. The company is listed with six bulkers, and it ordered newbuilds last time ...
  • Subsea 7 seals $1.25bn pipelay support vessels deal in Brazil
    Oslo-listed Subsea 7 has landed a new billion-dollar deal with Petrobras by fixing four pipelay support vessels (PLSVs) from 2025. The contracts with a combined value of over $1.25bn cover the PLSVs Seven Rio, Seven Cruzeiro, Seven Sun and Seven Waves. All ships have a history of operating on deepwater developments for Brazil's state-owned oil ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Maersk hikes guidance again as congestion and spot rates mount
    A common refrain among analysts and investors is that container shipping lines have been far too conservative in their 2024...
  • Capital Product Partners agrees acquisition of 10 Marinakis gas carriers
    Nasdaq-listed partnership plans to part-fund the $756m purchase price using $182.5m in proceeds from recent boxship sales
  • Charleston boxship backlog blamed on infrastructure work, server outage
    A backlog of boxships waiting to enter the port of Charleston has swelled in recent weeks amid infrastructure improvement project...
  • Tankers are getting older - and could get a lot older in the years ahead
    The goal of decarbonisation is that the tanker fleet age should fall and ships should become more fuel-efficient and emit...
  • Dark fleet practices threaten industry integrity, Lloyd's told
    Cluster of warning signs should be seen as red flags by marine insurers, Wiese Bockmann contends
  • Houthi Red Sea horror recounted as missile shrapnel misses master's head by centimetres
    Norwegian insurer DNK has provided fine detail of the attack, one of 21 ships struck by Houthis in the Red...
  • Posidonia preaches pragmatism in the absence of a green premium
    The early headline theme from the shipping industry's Posidonia biennial has been a warning that a shift away from conventional...
  • A spoofer's guide to sanctioned gas trades
    The commercialisation of Automatic Identification System data in recent years and the increased access to vessel location data means sanctions...
  • Week in charts: Desperate shippers push box rates higher | Soaring newbuilding prices outpace dry bulk market | Seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea
    Shippers' efforts to beat congestion are driving spot rates up, newbuilding prices for bulkers continue to escalate, and two seafarers...
  • Inchcape acquires Grieg Logistics to expand port services portfolio
    Inchcape Shipping says the acquisition would strengthen its capabilities in shipping, raw materials, energy and governmental services
  • The week in newbuildings: Tanker orders rise almost 40% year-on-year
    The tanker sector has contributed the lion's share of newbuilding contracts so far in 2024, with 35% of orders attributed...
  • Mandatory green fuel supply rules needed in EU states as projects at risk
    Lobby group identified 17 e-fuel projects that could supply shipping with up to 1m tonnes by 2030
  • Standard Chartered grants its first ship-based transition loan for Chinese market to CCB Leasing
    This is the first loan of its kind in China's financial leasing market, the bank said
  • Economou backs pioneering GreenSeas digital platform
    Leading Greek shipowner emerges as 50% partner in Evident, the first Hong Kong SFC-licensed platform for alternative assets
  • Seafarers kidnapped in Gulf of Guinea
    The master of a general cargoship and its chief engineer have reportedly been kidnapped in an incident very similar to...
  • World Shipping Council welcomes mandatory lost container reporting
    Masters will have to notify nearby ships, the nearest coastal state and the relevant flag state about lost containers under...
  • HD KSOE touts ammonia scrubbers and leak detector amid rising eco-fuel demand
    Products unveiled by South Korean builder HD Korea Shipbuilding & Offshore Engineering in Athens include an ammonia exhaust gas cleaning...
  • Seacon signs sale-and-leaseback deal with Bank of China for handysize bulker
    Seacon has a total newbuilding capacity of more than 1m dwt
  • Adnoc Logistics & Services buys tanker operator Navig8 in $1.5bn deal
    The Abu Dhabi state-owned oil company will purchase 80% of Navig8 now for $1.04bn and the remaining 20% in 2027...
  • Frangou flaunts diversity as durable Navios aims to stick around
    Change from single-sector model to a diverse shipping company was an example of a venerable company's ability to learn lessons
  • Ammonia-powered containership approved by class societies
    The project involves big hitters from across the shipping industry, including Maersk, MAN, Deltamarin and Lloyd's Register
  • Daily Briefing
    Soaring newbuilding prices are outpacing the dry bulk freight market | Singapore battles port congestion as Red Sea crisis snarls...
  • Umas rebrands as green transition needs evolve
    After nearly 10 years working to prove shipping must go green, London-based Umas wants to help companies do it in...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • Maersk upgrades earnings guidance amid bullish market fundamentals
    The container shipping market has been roiled by the ongoing ship diversions around southern Africa that are now causing congestion to build at key load ports in Asia as carriers curtail or blank services amid port omissions.
  • UPDATE: Charleston working through lingering vessel backlog
    Container ships are anchoring outside both southeast US ports due in part to a project in Charleston that will shut one berth at the Wando Welch Terminal until the fall.
  • Baltimore import bookings rebound as port's full ship channel to reopen soon
    Evergreen Marine's neo-Panamax service from Asia will start making regular calls to Baltimore by mid-July, and the port's container terminal is ready to start receiving imports.
  • High water levels close Rhine River to barge traffic after flooding rains
    The Rhine is one of the most important commercial waterways in Europe and its closure is pushing traffic to the road and rails where there is limited capacity.
  • Container market hearing echoes of pandemic-era dynamics: analyst
    With vessel capacity tight and freight rates on the rise, there are several market dynamics that emerged during the pandemic that are already beginning to play out once again, writes Lars Jensen.
  • India-Europe carriers see strong rate gains for early peak season bookings
    Spot rate quotes secured by forwarders from major carriers for sailings near the end of June are up between $500 to $600 per container on average from levels seen for the first half of the month.
  • Resurrected Convoy app gaining traction among small carriers, brokers: Flexport
    The post-pandemic resilience of small fleets has been attributed in part to driver reliance on apps like the one Convoy built, which Flexport purchased last November.
  • Demand fears put Europe's emissions targets at risk: clean energy group
    The huge investment required to produce green fuels for the shipping industry needs to be underpinned by certainty over demand, which suppliers are not yet seeing, according to the European climate activist Transport & Environment.

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TradeWinds web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • George Economou rains scorn on Seanergy's party as proxy threat intensifies
    Greek tycoon's Sphinx says Stamatis Tsantanis has rejected requests for direct discussion
  • New hot spot for Russian oil transfers emerges off Morocco
    Three aframaxes and VLCC gather off coastal city of Nador after Greek naval action
  • Maersk adds $3bn to forecast as rising demand and Red Sea meet port congestion
    Danish shipping giant now expects to be cash-flow positive for 2024
  • Capital Product Partners scoops up 10 gas ship newbuildings in $756m energy transition play
    Greek owner drops medium-sized vessels and CO2 carriers into US-listed entity
  • Sanctions produce carbon, Hing Chao warns amid downcast views of war and peace
    The multipolar world leads to conflict and shipping stands to lose, Hong Kong owner warns
  • Adnoc L&S chief explains Navig8 megadeal stealing the show at Posidonia
    Captain Abdulkareem Al Masabi says $1.5bn swoop fits multiple strategic needs
  • Slow tanker and S&P market? How about no tanker S&P market
    Brokers report no sale-and-purchase deals last week as high rates and asset values persist
  • Avance Gas slashes share par value to reward investors in Norwegian 'tax prison'
    CEO Oystein Kalleklev explains logic behind move rubber-stamped at shareholder meeting
  • Chinese giant works on $1bn sale of boxship and car carrier fleets
    Owner wants to focus on tankers, bulkers and gas
  • By George: Economou blitzes Capital Link with views on nukes, wars and investment bankers
    He's a tech guy in a T-shirt, but the tycoon's thoughts tend to return to shipping
  • BP ships first Dangote jet fuel cargo to Europe on Greek MR tanker
    Chios Navigation's Doric Breeze due in Rotterdam this month in groundbreaking shipment
  • More to come: Okeanis saving millions per year after tanker lease refinancings
    Analysts expect handy savings from suezmax renegotiation soon
  • Fast-growing Oil Brokerage set to plant flag in Athens after Posidonia debut
    Brokerage will open shop in Greece this year
  • Under-invested handysize tanker sector heading for 'major supply crunch', warns Gibsons
    UK broker says ageing fleet is becoming a problem for major charterers
  • Methanol tops new fuelling choice table for May
    Figures for alternative fuelled vessel orders show 55% rise on first five months of 2023
  • Nigerian ports shut down in open-ended national strike action
    Major unions unite in protest over level of minimum wage
  • Bulker owners foresee 'severely undersupplied' market in near future
    Smaller vessels may step into the breach where capesize tonnage runs short, one shipowner believes
  • Moller-Maersk team advances new design of ammonia-fuelled container ship
    Approval in principle granted by ABS and LR for Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Center-led project
  • John Banaszkiewicz's FIS snaps up new Greek bulker broker GR8 Chartering
    Freight and commodities giant takes over Athens shop founded last year by former Arrow and Lightship staffers
  • BSM brings in V.Group ship management boss Bjoern Sprotte for sustainability drive
    New recruit will report to CEO Ian Beveridge on development of ESG strategy
  • Zero margin for error: head of London Greeks calls for 'safe' decarbonisation steps
    Harry Fafalios insists the IMO should remain shipping's sole arbiter and doubts the EU can regulate the industry
  • Green shipping fuel projects at risk as shipowners take stock
    Transport & Environment study finds Spain is centre of proposed green shipping fuel projects while Greece has none
  • Grieg Group sells Norway's biggest ship agency operation to Inchcape Shipping Services
    Norwegian shipowner hives off company operating domestic terminals
  • Greece's Kourtesis brothers boost LPG bet with more newbuildings and secondhand buys
    Family company Sea Hawk signs second contract with Japanese shipyard and acquires pair of secondhand vessels
  • Ioannis Alafouzos: 'We have not seen any alternative fuel that is either available or very promising'
    Major Greek owner reflects on his thinking over ordering modern but conventionally fuelled tankers
  • Stena Sonangol pool confirms new suezmax partnership with Hammonia Reederei
    German owner's Aura M joins expanding Swedish-Angolan tanker operation
  • Alexander Hansson splashes $1.4m on Nordic American Tanker shares
    Move tightens family's grip on suezmax owner run by director's father
  • HD KSOE shows off new ammonia scrubber for next-generation vessels
    Big reveal of new 'carbon zero' technology for ammonia-fuelled vessels
  • Laurent Cadji-led Union Maritime plots investment in Bar Technologies
    WindWings will be deployed on 34 newbuildings as UK shipowner in talks to acquire significant equity in compatriot company
  • Precious Shipping places first newbuilding order in a decade
    Thai bulker owner has booked four ultramax vessels
  • Braemar grows with lead decarbonisation 'dynamo' and opens new Seoul office
    Brokerage expands into South Korea as it snaps up Joey Ng from Fortescue
  • U-Ming looks to enter LNG and offshore wind sectors as it plots 100-ship fleet
    Taiwanese shipowner currently owns 72 ships
  • Seafarers kidnapped from cargo ship in West Africa pirate hotspot, says security firm
    Incident happened off Equatorial Guinea, scene of another kidnapping in January
  • Navig8 tanker fleet and pool business taken over by Adnoc L&S in $1.5bn swoop
    Transaction is a dealmaker's dream as confirmation comes as shipping gathers in Greece for Posidonia
  • UMAS and UCL Energy Institute chart independent courses
    University College London shipping research team to focus on academics while UMAS concentrates on commercial consultancy
  • Nikolas Pateras interview: Over-optimism, magic wands and how he is looking to set an example for rivals
    Founder of the world's largest independent feeder ship fleet urges major liner companies to start removing older tonnage
  • Posidonia in pictures: Nikolas Martinos raises a glass to 'strong shipping markets' as parties spring to life
    As Posidonia kicks offf with owners feelling bullish and hunting opportunity
  • 'I will probably have to clone myself': Gigantic Posidonia is bursting at the seams
    Athens and Piraeus are being swamped with visitors for record-breaking Greek shipping event
  • Indonesia's Andhika Lines in rare scrap sale as panamax bulker offloaded
    Markets continue to lack sales candidates as strong trading conditions make owners reluctant to sell

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American Shipper web site
JUNE 3, 2024
  • FMC breaks down questions on new detention, demurrage rule
    While the FMC's revision to the detention and demurrage rule went into effect last week, the industry is left with a lot of questions. The commission provided us answers in this exclusive Q&A.

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PKP Cargo announces further collective layoffs affecting 2,429 employees in two years
Warsaw
Last year the Polish company terminated over 2,500 employment contracts
In 2024, the incidence of transport costs on Italy's trade in goods increased
Rome
Exports up by +2.5% and imports by +4.2% (+4.2%)
The UK's Department for Transport has unveiled a plan to accelerate port development
London
Kane: We are determined to make the projects that will really make a difference
MSC reportedly intends to buy Romanian shipyard Damen Mangalia
Prague
It would be used for the construction of cruise ships, ro-pax and tugboats
Medlog (MSC) Intermodal Terminal Opened in Paris Area
Geneva
It has an annual traffic capacity of over 100 thousand TEUs.
The board of directors of the National Association of Port Companies and Enterprises has been renewed
Rome
Luca Grilli confirmed as president for fourth consecutive term
PSA strategic partner of GCMD initiative for decarbonisation of maritime sector
Singapore
It is the first port operator to join the project
Sergio Liardo will be the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He will take over from Nicola Carlone in September
Construction of the first of two “Sonata” class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Construction of the first of two "Sonata" class luxury cruise ships has begun in Marghera
Miami
Fincantieri will deliver the unit in 2027
New traffic of Volkswagen cars at the Vezzani ro-ro terminal in Porto Marghera
Venice
The first ship will land in October
HHLA acquires 60% of intermodal terminal in western Ukraine
Hamburg
It will have a container traffic capacity of 100 thousand TEUs
Salvini's ministry appoints the presidents of the Italian AdSPs with an eyedropper and the maritime-port cluster protests (weakly)
Seafarers' wages rise of 5% over two years agreed
London
Goose (ITF): Positive result and fair outcome of difficult negotiations
New tariffs, inflation and wars threaten to significantly reduce the growth of the world economy
Paris
Cormann (OECD): The economic outlook shows that the current political uncertainty is weakening trade and investment, reducing consumer and business confidence
Container traffic at Chinese seaports increased by +7.7% in April
Beijing
In the first four months of this year, 98.8 million TEUs were handled (+8.1%)
Interporto Padova launches the tender to select a partner with which to develop the intermodal terminal's activities
Padua
The interport company gets 30% of the capital of the new Intermodal Terminal Padova
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
Submission act signed to allow Gulf Terminal expansion works to begin
The Spice
Musso: a crucial step for our company
The new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow launched in Monfalcone
U.S. Port Authority Association Urges USTR to Scrap Further Tariff on Chinese STS Cranes
Washington
Over ten years, the value of orders for these cranes would rise from $2.47 billion to $6.68 billion.
European Commission proposes Black Sea maritime security hub
Brussels
The aim is to protect critical maritime infrastructure and the marine environment.
The process of assigning the Taranto Logistics Platform for wind energy to Vestas has been completed
Taranto
Last month, freight traffic in the Apulian port increased by +22.3%
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
Sharp increase in cases of abandoned ships
London
There are currently 158. Cotton and Trowsdale (ITF): Impunity is growing at all levels; urgent reform is needed
The Swiss government intends to apply the heavy vehicle tax to electrically powered trucks as well
Bern
The extension is planned starting from 2029
In the first quarter of this year, cargo traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +13.4%
Anjara
37.6 million tons of cargo moved
The new cruise terminal was inaugurated in the port of Koper
Coper
In September, the former maritime station recorded the arrival of its thousandth cruise ship
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
More needs to be done to promote scalable zero-emission fuels for shipping decarbonisation
Copenhagen
This is highlighted in a new report by the Getting to Zero Coalition and the Global Maritime Forum
Port regulation scheme for ship-to-ship LNG/bioGNL bunkering operations approved in Italy
Rome
Decisive fuel - Assogasliquidi underlines - to reach the decarbonisation objectives of maritime transport
While traditional shipping risks are diminishing, other dangers are increasing.
Munich
Allianz Commercial’s "Safety and Shipping Review 2025" Released. 2024 Will See All-Time Lowest Ship Losses
US Government Pushes to Take Over Port Management in Panama and Australia from China
Arlington/Sydney
They would be implemented through companies linked to the Trump administration
Mercitalia Logistics becomes FS Logistix, an integrated digital platform for end-to-end freight transport
Rome
Integration of the eight companies that make up the logistics sector of the FS group
F2i integrates FHP Holding Portuale and Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana into FHP Group
Milan
The aim is to make it the leading Italian operator of integrated maritime-land logistics in the dry bulk and break-bulk sector.
MOL confirms new US taxes on Chinese vessels could impact its upcoming orders
Tokyo
The company announces that it will take cautious decisions in selecting shipyards
The Unione Interporti Riuniti proposes the introduction of "terminal bonuses"
Venice
Incentive mechanisms for railway terminals are requested, which include aspects of railway operations, not only port operations, and terminalisation
ITF and Argentine union CATT against new provisions for the maritime sector of the Milei government
Buenos Aires/London
Cotton: These measures will trigger a race to the bottom in wages and working conditions
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
G20 trade value up cyclically in first quarter of 2025
Paris
Trade in services recorded a -0.7% decline in exports and a +1.0% increase in imports
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Algeciras increased. Decline in Valencia
Algeciras/Barcelona/Madrid/Valencia
In the first four months of 2025, Spanish ports handled 182.0 million tonnes (-1.9%)
The renewal proposal for the National Collective Labour Agreement for Railway Activities and the FS Italiane Company Contract has been signed
Rome
Salary increases recognized for an average monthly amount of 230 euros
The European Commission has published "The EU Blue Economy Report 2025"
Brussels
In 2022, the blue economy directly employed 4.82 million people and generated nearly €890 billion in revenues
In 2024, the number of combined transport shipments in Europe grew by +5.2%
Brussels
Performance in tonne-km increased by +8.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples grew by +4.3%, while in Salerno it fell by -3.4%
Naples
-12.1% drop in cruise passengers in the Campania capital
Destroyer launch failed in North Korea
Pyongyang
The incident in the presence of dictator Kim Jong-un
FMC investigates whether US flag state harms foreign trade
Washington
Initial 90-day period for public comment
While waiting for answers from the justice system, Hapag-Lloyd urges the Italian government to reactivate the concession to Genoa Port Terminal
Genoa
We cannot move forward with our investment plans - the company denounces - if the concession is suddenly considered to expire at the end of June
António Guterres: Without maritime security there can be no global security
New York
Travlos (Union of Greek Shipowners): If the global shipping system stops, the world economy will collapse in just 90 days
Stonepeak (Textainer) has reached an agreement to buy Seaco
Hamilton
Concentration of $1.75 billion in container leasing market
SBB CFF FFS Cargo reorganizes combined transport business with cancellation of unprofitable services and redundancies
Bern
The goal is to reduce costs by 60 million francs per year by 2033.
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
In the first quarter of 2025, Viking cruise group revenues increased by +24.9%
Los Angeles
The period was closed with a net loss of -105.4 million dollars
Government measures for road haulage? Good for Unatras/FAI-Conftrasporto. Bad for Trasportounito
Rome
Uggè: listen to the requests of the sector. Longo: totally ignore the requests
Franchini (Ruote Libere): Government measures for road haulage leave the category's problems unchanged
Modena
It even ends up - he denounces - worsening the situation
Container traffic at Eurokai port terminals grew by +11.0% in the first three months of 2025
Hamburg
In Germany the increase was +16.5%, in Italy +4.0% and in other foreign terminals +2.8%
Automotive logistics companies suffer a collapse in volumes handled
Brussels
Göbel: We urgently need to rebuild trust in the sector
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Israeli ZIM's quarterly performance was very positive
Haifa
Revenues grew by +28.5% in the first three months of 2025. Ships transported 944 thousand containers (+11.6%)
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class cruise ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Paris
They will be taken into delivery in 2029 and 2030
WSC: US decision to tax all foreign car carriers is wrong
Washington
The association asks the USTR to launch a public consultation
CMA CGM closed the first quarter of 2025 with a net profit of 1.12 billion dollars (+42.8%)
Marseille
Revenues up +12.1%
ECSA and SEA Europe explain how to ensure and increase the competitiveness of the EU maritime industry
Szczecin/Brussels
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
In the first three months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado grew by +1.4%
Genoa
In the container sector, a sharp increase in transhipments (+107.3%) and a slight decrease in import-export (-0.7%)
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
The ports of Bremen and Hamburg close the first quarter with a +3% growth in traffic
Bremen/Hamburg
Terminal operator HHLA posts record quarterly revenue
Record Monthly Container Traffic at Turkish Ports
Ankara
In May, almost 1.4 million TEUs were handled (+17.6%)
Sergio Landolfi has been elected president of the Customs Association of the Port of La Spezia
The Spice
The board of directors has been renewed
The ferry industry elite will attend the Interferry conference in Salerno in October
Victoria
Event titled "Connections"
Uniport launches an initiative to support ALS research
Rome
Fundraising for the NeMO Clinical Center Serena Foundation Onlus
The Propeller Club of Genoa has analyzed risks and opportunities of using AI in the maritime and insurance sectors
Genoa
The importance of training in the use of technology was highlighted
Chantiers de l'Atlantique delivers luxury cruising yacht Luminara to The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection
Saint Nazaire
The ship will debut in Alaska
Maritime transport, with suppliers and naval contractors, is the cornerstone of Italy's trade
Port Cervo
ANPAN Annual Congress in Sardinia
Uiltrasporti, risk of chaos in Italian ports due to delays in appointing AdSP presidents
Rome
If we continue to distribute positions without taking into account the skills of future presidents - warns the union - we will be forced to mobilize
Giampieri (Assoporti): the procedure for appointing AdSP presidents must find a quick solution
Rome
Hearing at the Chamber of Deputies
MAN Energy Solutions changes name to Everllence
Augusta
Brand born from the fusion of the English terms ever and excellence
The Ministry of the Interior and Fincantieri sign the new legality protocol
Rome
Vard delivers two CSOV vessels equipped with cyber notation
Trieste
They present all the mandatory requirements in terms of cybersecurity
An experimental section of the ultra-fast Hyper Transfer transport system will be built in Veneto
Munich
Capsules with magnetic levitation technology will be able to carry 12 tons of containerized cargo or 38 passengers
SBB urges UFT and ERA to take measures to avoid rail accidents caused by brake blocks
Bern
The Gotthard Base Tunnel has been fully reopened more than a year after a train derailment
In the first four months of 2025, container traffic in the port of Augusta grew by +21.6%
Augusta
Di Sarcina: we are already reaping the first fruits of the movement of containers from Catania
Italian ports participate in the latest edition of Transport Logistic in Monaco
Munich
The Italian Pavilion inaugurated
One billion euros to restore Ukraine's port infrastructure damaged by Russian attacks
Odessa
Entrance of 100 new special members in the port company CULMV of Genoa
Genoa
First entry of 45 units from next month
Musolino was unanimously confirmed as president of MEDports
Tangier
The association brings together 33 port authorities in the Mediterranean basin
In 2024, the Genoese Ente Bacini recorded record revenues
Genoa
Last year, 58 ships were placed in the five dry docks managed
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ALIS has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Network of Italian Logistics Schools
Rome
The aim is to strengthen the link between the world of school and the world of work.
Every euro invested in the Coast Guard generates a value of 1.53 euros for the national economy
Rome
Economic report on the Corps presented in Rome
European automotive logistics must look to the world
Brussels
Göbel (ECG): The challenges of our sector are global, and so must our responses be
In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -8.7%
Genoa
Stable volumes in the first port, while in the second a decrease of -27.7% was recorded
Natilus evaluates with Kuehne+Nagel the use of its mixed-wing aircraft in cargo transport
Schindellegi
They are designed to achieve a 30% reduction in fuel consumption and a 40% increase in load capacity.
Tender awarded for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Investment of over 500 thousand euros for the application development activity lasting one year
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding with Qatar Navigation
Trieste
Cooperation in areas such as maritime services, project management and technology integration
Port of Piraeus, Piraeus II floating dry dock reopened
Piraeus
It has a lifting capacity of 4 thousand tons
Poland finances expansion of Euroterminal Slawków intermodal terminal
Slavkow
From 285 thousand TEU containers per year, the capacity will increase to 530 thousand TEU
CMA CGM - Saigon Newport Corporation Agreement for New Container Terminal in Haiphong
Marseille
It will become operational in 2028 and will have a capacity of 1.9 million TEUs
Genova Industrie Navali acquires a stake in Lagomarsino Anielli
Genoa
Simultaneous sale of the company Pitturazioni Navali Industriali
Estonian AS Tallink charters cruise ferry Romantika to Algerian Madar Maritime Company
Tallinn
The Algiers company was founded last year
ANSI, the measures for logistics in the Infrastructure decree are good
Rome
D'Angelo: there is no lack of innovative drive, long-term vision and attention to transition and sustainability
Project for the creation of a Renewable Energy Community in the port of La Spezia
The Spice
New anti-piracy exercise in the Gulf of Guinea
Rome
It involved the naval unit "Comandante Bettica" and the merchant ship "Grande Angola"
Kuehne+Nagel to buy Spanish haulage firm TDN
Schindellegi/Madrid
It has 600 employees and a fleet of over 700 vehicles
MPC Container Ships' Quarterly Revenue and Profit Decline
Oslo
Baack: Container market continues to show resilience
Fincantieri and SRSA sign agreement for maritime and coastal development in the Red Sea
Trieste
Fincantieri Arabia for Naval Services inaugurated in Riyadh
Green light for the sale of 56% of Wilson Sons to Shipping Agencies Services (MSC group)
London
The transaction will be completed early next month
Work to remove wrecks of 38 vessels in Catania port begins
Catania
Intervention worth over two million euros
The issue of the intended use of the Molo Clementino is heating up in Ancona
Ancona
GNV has obtained ISO 14001 certification
Genoa
It has been issued by LRQA - Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance
ABB has reached a deal to buy France's BrightLoop
Zurich
The aim of the acquisition is to accelerate the electrification strategy in the industrial mobility and marine propulsion sectors.
The criteria for adjusting port concession fees to inflation rates have been defined
Rome
MBS Logistics buys Swiss freight forwarder Gerhard Wegmüller
Zurich
The company is headquartered in Zurich
Ferry Kriti I, earmarked for scrap, sold for $3.6 million
Athens
It will be dismantled by an EU-authorised shipyard
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by +9.4% in April
Los Angeles/New York
In the first three months of 2025, the Port of New York handled 2.2 million containers (+10.0%)
The Council of Ministers has approved the Infrastructure Decree-Law
Rixi: important measure for road haulage
Global Ship Lease revenues increased by +6.4% in the first quarter
Athens
Net profit of 123.4 million dollars (+34.3%)
Filt, Fit and Uilt urge an urgent overcoming of the commissioner phase for the AdSP of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
Naples
Federlogistica, a proactive plan is needed to strengthen cybersecurity of ports and logistics
Genoa
Creation of a national fund urged
Mercitalia Logistics - Logtainer Agreement
Rome
The aim is to develop intermodal maritime transport services in Italy and Europe.
DP World to operate multipurpose terminal at Syrian port of Tartous
Damascus
An investment of 800 million dollars is planned
Port of Long Beach Sets New Container Traffic Record for April
Long Beach/Hong Kong
Hong Kong port handled 1.2 million containers (+6.0%)
RINA closes 2024 with revenues once again at a record level
Genoa
In the first quarter, turnover increased by +12% and new orders by +16%
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
In the UK, express delivery company Evri and DHL's e-commerce division merge
London
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
Conference on the impact of artificial intelligence and automation on safety and work in ports
Rome
Organized by Filt Cgil, it will be held on Thursday and Friday in Livorno
The fourth edition of the national conference "Interporti al centro" will be held on May 23rd
Rome
Organized by UIR, it is scheduled at the Interporto Rivers in Venice
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
US has its eye on Greek ports
(Kathimerini)
Proposed 30% increase for port tariffs to be in phases, says Loke
(Free Malaysia Today)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Vittorio Parmigiani
Porto Cervo, 30 maggio 2025
››› File
Another 20 tractors coming for Contship Group's Hannibal
The Spice
They will be taken into delivery between the end of this year and the first months of 2026.
In April, the port of Singapore handled over 3.6 million containers (+7.1%)
Singapore
In terms of weight, containerized traffic decreased by -2.5%
Assagenti suggests the priorities that will have to be addressed by the next president of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Danaos Corporation's Quarterly Revenues Steady
Athens
Net profit down -23.5%
Cargo traffic in Montenegro ports stable in first quarter
Podgorica
Growth of +73.9% in volumes to and from Italy
Prysmian inaugurates the new cable-laying vessel Prysmian Monna Lisa
Milan
Finnish plant producing high-voltage submarine cables expanded
Second container terminal inaugurated at Cameroonian port of Kribi
Yaounde
It has a quay of 715 linear meters and a seabed depth of -16 meters
Eurogate Intermodal has bought the Deisser trucking company
Hamburg/Stuttgart
The Stuttgart-based company specializes in the container segment
Discount announced on transit fee for large container ships in Suez Canal
Ismailia
15% reduction for ships of at least 130,000 SCNT tons
The Simplified Logistics Zone of the Port and hinterland of La Spezia is ready to be made operational
Genoa/La Spezia
Regional councilor Piana made this known
Port of Genoa, the TAR for Lazio has annulled the Ignazio Messina-Terminal San Giorgio merger
Rome
Grimaldi Euromed's appeal accepted
Fincantieri closes first quarter with record new orders
Trieste
Strong growth in revenue and EBITDA
Stop, other Regions should follow Abruzzo's example by introducing the regional ferrobonus
Rome
The laying of the first pillar of the logistics park under construction in Tortona was celebrated
Tortona
The project is scheduled for completion in May 2026.
The Customs Free Zone enclosed in Genoa as an opportunity to mitigate the impact of duties
Genoa
Spediporto highlights it
Taiwan's Evergreen and Yang Ming saw revenue decline in April
Keelung/Taipei
Compatriot Wan Hai Lines' turnover grows
In the first three months of 2025, RCL containerships transported 658,000 TEU (+8.9%)
Bangkok
Revenues up +37.6%
The preparation process for the Port Regulatory Plan of Ancona has begun
Ancona
Preliminary verification of the Strategic Environmental Assessment has begun
d'Amico International Shipping reports quarterly revenue and earnings decline
Luxembourg
Balestra di Mottola: We do not expect any impact on us from any port tariffs applied in the US for ships built in China
Towards the final approval of the nomination of Francesco Benevolo as president of the port of Ravenna
Rome
The MIT has forwarded the proposal to the Transport Commission of the Chamber
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