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Exim India web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • Turkon Line expands its transportation network with India service
  • Pushpak Logistics Solutions presented LEAPS 2024 Award
  • CONCOR's Customer Day 2024 celebration sees distinguished participation
  • Allcargo Gati strengthens commitment to welfare with eye care camps for partner communities
  • V. O. Chidambaranar Port handles 234 pc more windmill blades in Dec. 2024
  • DBGT sets benchmark: Handles 653,852 TEUs in 2024 at VOC Port
  • Railways' handling of automobile traffic surges
  • State-of-the-art Nashik MMLP promises unmatched efficiency and innovation
  • Govt amends Foreign Trade Policy, 2023 for stakeholder consultation; encourages inclusive decision-making
  • Govt working on export strategy to boost goods, services shipments, says Goyal
  • NLDSL and CWC ink MoU to enhance digitisation of CWC's end-to-end logistics processes
  • AD Ports Group consolidates its standing in 2024
  • Yang Ming announces 2025 Trans-Atlantic services
  • Draught situation at EVTL Terminal in Port Qasim
  • East Coast Maritime Forum (ECMF) & Eastern Star Awards 2025 to showcase the region's prowess and potential this Friday in Kolkata

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International Transport Journal web site
JANUARY 7, 2025
  • Lineas and Hupac Intermodal cooperate
  • Growth opportunity in the Gulf
  • UECC helps JLR mitigate EU emission compliance costs
  • New weekly Emirates freighter to Copenhagen
  • Delivering humanitarian aid at lower cost
  • Waberer's grows in Hungarian intermodal sector
  • SingPost welcomes back Neo Su Yin
  • Integrating parcel pick-up in Iberia
  • AD Ports boosts global reach
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Handing over the baton at Finnlines
  • First eActros delivered to Contargo in Germany
  • Restructured Mediterranean routes

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The Loadstar web site
JANUARY 3, 2025
  • Cape of Good Hope detours look set to continue until 'August, at least'
  • Canal-ysis: the world's waterways in focus for 2025
  • Strong gains on the transpacific as US imports swell and GRIs begin to bite
  • US brands 'scramble' for fulfilment as Mexico imposes new tariffs
  • Trump tariffs could boost Chinese influence in South-east Asian rail network
  • 'A market ripe for disruption' says FedEx, as it targets air cargo traffic
  • Yang Ming eyes higher contract rates, with a 'focus on the transpacific'

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Marine Log web site
JANUARY 3, 2025
  • VIDEO: IMO Secretary-General Dominguez sets his priorities for 2025
    International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez has highlighted key items on the IMO agenda for 2025. In a video message, Secretary-General Dominguez said: "We start 2025 focusing on three main topics,
  • Equinor secures $3 billion in project financing for Empire Wind 1
    In a sign that lenders have not soured on U.S. offshore wind, Equinor reports that its Empire Wind 1 project has now secured a project financing package of over $3 billion. Financial

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Container News web site
JANUARY 3, 2025
  • European Ports: Navigating Global Trade Tensions While Championing Sustainability
    As the global trade landscape shifts amid escalating trade tensions and economic uncertainties, European ports are at a pivotal juncture. Historically serving as vital links between sea and hinterland, these ports are evolving beyond their traditional roles. This content is locked Select a CN Premium Subscription Package To Unlock The Content! If you liked this post, please consider donating The
  • CMA CGM applies PSS from Indian Sub, Middle East Gulf, Red Sea & Egypt to USEC and US Gulf
    CMA CGM, the French shipping carrier, has announced the implementation of a surcharge effective from 15 January 2025, and continuing until further notice. This surcharge will apply to all cargo units originating from the Indian Subcontinent, the Middle East Gulf, the Red Sea, and Egypt, with destinations on the US East Coast and the US Gulf. The surcharge rate is set at US$1,500 per unit. If you
  • CMA CGM announces PSS from Med to US East Coast and US Gulf
    Starting from 18 January 2025, and until further notice, CMA CGM will implement a Peak Season Surcharge (PSS). This will apply to cargo originating from Mediterranean ports, including those in France (Fos/Marseilles), Portugal, Italy, Spain (Algeciras, Valencia, Barcelona, Sagunto, Vigo), and Morocco, destined for the US East Coast, the US Gulf, and all inland destinations accessible via these po

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Splash web site
JANUARY 3, 2025
  • Equinor secures $3bn in financing for US offshore wind project
    Norwegian energy giant Equinor has secured a $3bn financing package for its Empire Wind 1 project in the US. The company explained that the project was able to secure competitive terms due to strong interest from lenders. "The final group of lenders includes some of the most experienced lenders in the sector along with many ...
  • TotalEnergies, Vantage Drilling form drillship-owning entity
    Offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling has created a joint venture entity with French energy major TotalEnergies, which will own the Tungsten Explorer drillship. The creation of the JV, named TEVA Ship Charter, aligns with the memorandum of understanding signed between the two companies in February 2024. Under the terms of the agreement, TotalEnergies paid $199m ...

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Lloyd's List web site
JANUARY 3, 2025
  • Euroseas plans three-vessel Nasdaq spin-off
    Euroseas has announced plans to spin-off three of its older ships into a new company and list it on the...
  • Offshore converter platforms offer potential lifeline to struggling German shipyards, WFW Germany head argues
    Situation now parallels collapse of KG system
  • What to look out for in 2025 in decarbonisation
    Lloyd's List editor-in-chief and senior reporter talk you through what could be one of the most important years in shipping's...
  • Marine and energy, and war risk rates to ease further in 2025, Howden predicts
    Oversupply said to have prevailed at 1/1 renewals
  • Container rates off to fast start in 2025
    A rebound of freight rates, which began in mid-December, looks set to continue into the first month of 2025, as...
  • HD Korea Shipbuilding aims for $18bn orders in 2025 with greener ships and US ties
    Company aims to continuously develop cutting-edge technologies which Chinese competitors cannot match, and to take the opportunity to leverage co-operation...
  • Leadership shake-up at CSSC Shipping as top executives exit
    Employment contract of general manager and chief executive Li Xi was not renewed, while company secretary Ding Weisong submitted his...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
JANUARY 3, 2025
  • Suez diversions, lack of IMO agreement put 2030 emissions targets at risk
    The IMO tends to move at a glacial pace, but with 2030 emissions targets looming, it no longer has that luxury.
  • US policy uncertainty clouds MPV/HL outlook going into 2025
    Outside investment for project carriers is scarce, primarily because future project cargo flows are so difficult to predict.
  • Drayage diversification emerging as shipper priority amid supply chain volatility
    Shippers must weigh the merits of a single-source relationship on drayage through key ports over splitting volume among regional and national carriers, or even brokers.
  • More ocean carriers unveil disruption surcharges linked to possible ILA strike
    The charges come as spot rates for ex-Asia cargo into the US have climbed sharply over the past month.

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TradeWinds web site
JANUARY 3, 2025
  • 'Floating bomb' cargo reaches Africian port after months of controversy
    Cargo ship laden with ammonium nitrate fertiliser stirred safety and environmental concerns in the UK
  • Euroseas spins off vintage container ship trio into new Nasdaq-listed consolidator
    Greek owner Aristides Pittas sees 'considerable value' in trading 'older, well-maintained vessels'
  • Norden launches Greek expansion with new office in Athens
    Nordic shipping giant's Hellenic dependency will be headed by M/Maritime manager George Daskalakis
  • Global shipping fleet value hits $2trn with newbuilding spending at 17-year high
    Ships under construction and vessels on the water add up to record asset values, says Clarksons Research chief
  • 'Record level of investment' in alternative fuel newbuilds as shipping emissions climb
    Half of newbuilding orders in 2024 contracted with alternative fuelling, Clarksons says
  • Diana to buy back one-tenth of its common stock after self-tender offer
    Semiramis Paliou-led company says it's in its 'best interest' to repurchase shares at the moment
  • Over 90 LNG newbuildings contracted in 2024 as QatarEnergy haul dominates
    Eleven LNG bunker vessels and 51 ships for QatarEnergy boost annual tally
  • Suez Canal trials new extension to boost handling capacity by eight vessels per day
    Actual operations of the new expansion will begin once navigation charts are issued
  • Diana to buy back a tenth of its common stock after self-tender offer
    Semiramis Paliou-led company says it's in its 'best interest' to repurchase shares at this moment
  • Chinese container stocks dip on manufacturing slowdown
    But Chinese tanker stocks have been lifted by the coat-tails of a strong energy market
  • Once mighty Greek ferry empire sees final ship auctioned off for scrap
    Agoudimos Line's Penelope A is being prepared for a final tow to Turkey for recycling
  • American Club files $3.4m claim against owners of grounded cargo ship
    Protection and indemnity insurer says the Nordea Star was unstable when it went to sea
  • Asia Pacific Shipping boosts fleet with 12 tanker newbuildings worth close to $880m
    Vietnamese shipping company is making a big push on the aframax crude and product tanker space
  • Chinese container stocks take a dip on manufacturing slowdown
    But Chinese tanker stocks have been lifted by the coattails of a strong energy market
  • Suez Canal trials new extension forecasted to boost handling capacity by eight vessels per day
    Actual operations of the new expansion will begin once navigation charts are issued
  • Lila Global recruits ClassNK's UK managing director as head of maritime strategy and innovation
    Class heavyweight tasked with driving transformative strategies and fostering innovation at Dubai-based shipowner

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American Shipper web site
JANUARY 3, 2025
  • Crowley acquires Main Line, expands Pacific Northwest harbor services
    Crowley, a vessel operator and provider of tugboat logistics, announced it acquired Main Line, a provider of vessel assist services.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE
ICS satisfied with ISWG-GHG's progress towards decarbonisation of shipping, even if not definitive
London
Platten: Much work still needs to be done urgently by MEPC meeting in April
In the second half of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Venice grew by +15.3%
Venice
In the whole year, cruise passengers were 548 thousand (+7.8%)
In the last quarter of 2024, freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam decreased by -2%
Rotterdam
A decrease of -0.7% was recorded for the whole year.
HMM in talks to acquire compatriot SK Shipping
Seoul
The transaction would be valued at close to $1.4 billion
Clean Maritime Fuels Platform suggests actions needed to make clean fuels available for shipping
Brussels
The AdSP will become the sole manager of railway shunting in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
Extraordinary maintenance and investments in new infrastructure will remain the responsibility of RFI
Cargill and Hafnia joint venture in marine fuel supply
Singapore
Seascale Energy formed
Coast Guard authorizes use of batteries on board Italian flagged ships
Rome
Adopted a risk assessment approach using EMSA guidelines
Joint venture between Marsa Maroc and TIL (MSC group) for the management of the eastern container terminal of the port of Nador West Med
Casablanca
50% of the capital plus one share will be held by the African company
Shipping, lack of services and costs for goods checks give a bad reputation to the port of Genoa
Genoa
Botta: wasting time and money on various checks, not having certainty on the times of exit of the goods from the ports makes the situation unsustainable
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by +8.7%
Barcelona
Sharp increase (+12.4%) in containerized cargo. In the last quarter alone, total traffic increased by +1.2%
In the second quarter of 2024, freight traffic in European ports began to grow again
Luxembourg
The main types of cargo are increasing with the exception of solid bulk. Sharp increase in volumes in Italian ports
Positive annual economic results for the HHLA terminal group
Hamburg
Last year, container traffic handled by port terminals grew by +0.9%
788 kg of cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro
Reggio Calabria/Gioia Tauro
The AdSP protests against the downgrading of the local Customs office implemented at the same time as a significant increase in its functions
GNV to take delivery of last two of four ro-pax vessels ordered 11 months early
Palermo
Catani: modernization of port infrastructures, adoption of cold ironing and development of a LNG distribution network are necessary
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Maersk and Cochin Shipyard Partner Under Indian Government's Shipping Incentive Program
Mumbai
The first repair of a Danish group ship at the Indian plant during 2025
Federagenti, speed up dredging by using waste material in port facilities
Rome
Pessina: the case of La Spezia and Genoa can provide an immediate and effective solution
Contract awarded to Maestral (Fincantieri - EDGE) for the management of the fleet of the United Arab Emirates Navy
Abu Dhabi/Trieste
The order is worth 500 million euros
T&E, remove deforestation-related biofuels from shipping decarbonization strategy and limit those produced from food crops
Brussels
Dijkstra: IMO should consider climate impact of ‘bad’ biofuels
ICS confident about outcome of next week's IMO meeting on decarbonisation of shipping
In 2024, freight traffic in the port of Genoa fell by -1% while in Savona-Vado it grew by +7%
Genoa
Cruise passengers down by -11%
Last year traffic in the port of Koper increased by +3.0%
Ljubljana
Containerized goods were over 9.4 million tons (+5.6%)
Assarmatori, the ok to the recruitment of crew members by the ship's commander is good
Rome
Messina: We ask that the measure becomes structural
In 2024, the port terminals of the Moroccan Marsa Maroc handled a record volume of goods
Casablanca
Historic peak of containers with 2,898,779 teu (+13)
ECSA, A4E and T&E urge EU Commission to promote clean fuels for maritime and aviation
Brussels
Raptis: We need huge investments, certainties and simplification of access to public and private funding
Kalmar's annual business and economic results decline
Helsinki
Sharp increase in new orders in the last quarter of 2024
In the fourth quarter of 2024, ship traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -53.5%
Cairo
Tankers fell by -42.9% and other types of vessels by -58.1%.
Evergreen Invests Nearly $3 Billion in 11 New 24,000-TEU Containerships
Taipei/Keelung
Taiwan's three major container shipping companies continue to grow in revenue
Confitarma, the current regulatory framework for port towing services is more than fine
Rome
Ministerial circular of 19 March 2019 fully suitable for managing tenders
Last year, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -10.1%.
Zagreb
Record number of line passengers and cruise passengers
MSC Reorganizes Two Transatlantic Services Between Mediterranean and US East Coast
Geneva
Nine-day transit time between the port of Genoa and that of New York
Danaos Corporation revenues surpass $1 billion for the first time in 2024
Athens
Annual net profit decreased by -8.0%
Ro-ro traffic and regional routes increasingly important for the development of the port of Ancona
Ancona
Research presented on the potential of the Marche port
HMM revenues grew by +39% in 2024
Seoul
In the fourth quarter alone the increase was +53%
AP Moller Capital - Bergé y Compañía Agreement to Invest in the Port Sector in Spain and Latin America
Kongens Lyngby/Madrid
Investments through a separately managed fund supported by the Danish company
HHLA signs collective bargaining agreement with ver.di
Hamburg
The union had opposed the transfer of shares of the company's capital to MSC
The Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority suspends Istat variations on concession fees
Leghorn
Nova Marine Carriers, Aug. Bolten and Ership Acquire Maja Stuwadoors Groep
Lugano
The Dutch company operates a bulk terminal in the port of Amsterdam
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Algeciras decreased by -0.5%
Algeciras/Valencia
The negative trend continued last month
Confitarma, maintenance of the simplified procedure for the enlistment of seafarers is a good thing
Rome
Neapolitan journalist Bianca D'Antonio dies at 83
Naples
Point of reference for courtesy and professionalism also for the shipping sector
The AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has joined the National Observatory for the Protection of the Sea
Rome
The organization promotes the valorization of the sea resource
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
Port of Los Angeles Hits New Container Traffic Peak for January
Los Angeles
Port of Livorno, in 2024 rail traffic grew by +10.4%
Leghorn
Rail share of freight volumes moved rose to 19%
Contract for the immersion in the Ancona reclamation basin of the dredging sediments of the ports of Fano and Numana
Ancona
Federlogistica, the closure of the Busalla motorway toll booth could put logistics in crisis in the North West
Genoa
Last year, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports increased by +2.2%
Podgorica
Passengers increased by +16.1%
Investments of 1.4 billion euros for the development of the Logistics Hub of the FS Italiane group
Rome
Investments for new physical and digital assets are foreseen in the 2025-2029 Strategic Plan
Grimaldi Group extends its maritime network to India
Naples
On February 20th the first call at the port of Mumbai with the PCTC "Grande California"
One million euros for the reduction of the amount of anchorage fees in the port of Gioia Tauro
Joy Taurus
Ok to the expansion of the Automar car terminal
The AdSP of Eastern Liguria agrees on the need for buffer areas for the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara
The Spice
Areas identified by the body near the port and hinterland of Santo Stefano di Magra
Conference "Iron-Rubber-Water: Intermodality and the Port of Genoa"
Genoa
It will be held on Friday at the Maritime Station of Genoa
Fratelli Cosulich has acquired a controlling stake of 62% of the capital of Femo Bunker
Genoa
It has an annual turnover of over 70 million euros
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Nola Interport, in 2024 intermodal traffic grew by +18%
Nola
Road freight traffic stable
MSC Cruises' new cruise terminal in the port of Barcelona has become operational
Barcelona
It will be officially inaugurated in the next few months
In January, the port of Singapore handled 3.5 million containers (+5.8%)
Singapore/HongKong
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong decreased by -10.5%
The "mole" for the Bisagno torrent spillway tunnel has arrived in the port of Genoa
Genoa
It is composed of three main pieces of 196 tons
Port of Long Beach Continues to See Exceptional Container Traffic Growth
Long Beach
In January, 953 thousand were moved (+41.4%)
Mercitalia Intermodal reaches agreement with PJM for the digitalization of 600 intermodal wagons
Rome
Between 2025 and 2027 they will be equipped with the Austrian company's WaggonTracker digital system
Tomorrow CMA CGM will activate a new service between Italy, Spain and Egypt
Marseille
Reorganization of the Bora Med Service line with the inclusion of stopovers in Syria
Assoporti at the Fruit Logistica fair in support of the Italian fruit and vegetable sector
Rome
Record export value of 6.1 billion euros in 2024
Cargo traffic in Russian ports fell by -1.6% in January
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are growing
First Newbuild Container Ship Owned by ONE Christened
Singapore
It has a capacity of approximately 13,800 TEUs
Call for proposals for the enhancement of the Tuscan Port Community System
Leghorn
Paroli: the TPCS is used profitably not only by our AdSP, but also by those of Naples, Venice and Cagliari
D'Angelo (ANSI): Necessary steps forward also in cybersecurity for the port sector
Rome
Threats can paralyze a highly strategic component for the Country System
UBV Group buys International Services and Logistics Nardi
Milan
The Milanese company has been operating in the shipping and integrated logistics sector since 1949
New logistics area in the Milanese hinterland
London/Milan
Joint venture between SFO Capital Partners, Edmond de Rothschild REIM and GARBE
In 2024, container traffic in the port of Valencia increased by +14.1%
Valencia
Strong growth in transhipment (+18.8%)
Dutch Raben Group has acquired fellow Dutch DGO Express
Milan
The company provides road groupage transport and logistics services
Musso (Grendi group): escaping from Genoa? For us it was a stroke of luck
Genoa
Among the initiatives planned for 2025, the relaunch of the container port of Cagliari
This year the association of Genoese maritime agents celebrates its eightieth anniversary
Genoa
A series of celebratory events are planned
MPC Capital Acquires 50% Stake in Fellow City BestShip
Hamburg
The Hamburg company currently offers services to around 450 vessels
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
Tomorrow in Naples a conference of studies on the fight against illicit trafficking by sea
Naples
It will be held at the University of "Parthenope"
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Türkiye's largest shipping company moves to Greece, while tourism giant exits
(Türkiye Today)
Billions lost at sea: over-reliance on foreign shipping drains economy
(The News International, Pakistan)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del presidente Nicola Zaccheo
Roma, 18 settembre 2024
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Port of Chioggia, the call for tenders for the assignment of temporary port work service has been published
Venice
The optimal operational staff of the authorized company is set at 20 units
Hyundai Mipo Orders Four LNG Bunker Vessels
Ulsan/Tokyo/Oslo
Yara to lease new ammonia carrier from NYK
In Ancona the conference "The port as a strategic development hub for the territory"
Ancona
It is scheduled for February 11th
Improvement in the final part of the year is not enough for Eimskip to close 2024 positively
Reykjavik
Container traffic at HPH Trust terminals grew by +4.8% last year
Singapore
Revenues up +8.8%
Konecranes posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In 2024, the value of new orders fell by -3.9%
AD Ports - CMA Terminals Agreement to Manage New Multipurpose Terminal at the Port of Pointe-Noire
The Sustainable Intermodality Logistics Association renews its technical commissions
Rome
Francesca Fiorini confirmed as general secretary. 30 new members welcomed
Tarros activates a new rail link between the port of La Spezia and the Interporto of Padua
The Spice
The frequency is weekly
CMA CGM to continue operating container terminal at Syrian port of Latakia
Beirut
New contract with the General Authority for Land and Sea Ports
Costamare posts record annual and quarterly revenues
Monk
Last year, turnover increased by +37.9%
Fatal accident in the ship repair area of the port of Genoa
Genoa
Immediate strike by workers in the sector
The work on electrifying the docks of La Spezia is proceeding rapidly
The Spice
Federlogistica calls for temporary suspension of measure on new classification criteria for customs offices
Wärtsilä closes 2024 with record financial and commercial results
Helsinki
The value of new orders acquired in the year grew by +14%
DSV Group revenues increased in 2024, but not profits
Hedehouse
Air and sea shipments handled by the Danish company increased by +7.1% and +6.6%
Approved for the concession for the automotive terminal of Vezzani in Porto Marghera
Venice
25-year contract
Port of Ravenna, estimated growth of +12.9% of traffic in January
Ravenna
Over 1.9 million tons of goods moved
Container traffic in the port of Gioia Tauro increased by +12.5% in January
Joy Taurus
347,917 TEUs were handled
The Interporto of Jesi is part of the Unione Interporti Riuniti
Rome
The terminals of Melzo and Rubiera are new aggregate partners of the association
Cisl FP Liguria, the downgrading of the Customs offices of Genoa, La Spezia and Savona is absolutely unjustified
Hapag-Lloyd secures 80% financing for construction costs of 24 containerships
Hamburg
The total investment for the new ships amounts to four billion dollars.
ONE Forms Joint Venture With LX Pantos For U.S. Intermodal Market
Singapore/Seoul
Boxlinks to provide end-to-end services in the US
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