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Exim India web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Minister launches major initiatives to modernise India's maritime infrastructure, strengthen its global trade presence and promote sustainability
  • Maritime trade and logistics sector backbone of 'Viksit Bharat': Goyal
  • India likely to hike import taxes on vegetable oils
  • More govts backing global levy on shipping emissions to fund climate action: IMO
  • Export of petroleum products up 3.3 pc in April-Jan.
  • Deendayal Port Authority recognised for performance
  • Retailers seen veering towards air freight to compete
  • Slow recovery continues from Lunar New Year
  • UDAN 2.0 to further enhance regional air connectivity
  • Emirates SkyCargo and Astral Aviation partner to boost Africa's global trade
  • Global schedule reliability trend of 2024 continuing in 2025

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International Transport Journal web site
FEBRUARY 28, 2025
  • Transporting HSP on a tricycle
  • First heavy-duty e-lorry for Basel
  • More noiseless freight wagons in Iberia
  • Ferruccio Bianchi becomes RailCom member
  • IPR violations from China and HK
  • Dachser webinar on chemical logistics
  • IWSA explores perception of wind propulsion
  • First for Chinese food delivery industry
  • Strategic partnership for BLG
  • Hoyer expanding in Latin America
  • "Curiosity of the Day"
  • Gruber Logistics integrates ZBP
  • Be sure to keep the cargo door shut!

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The Loadstar web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Air Cargo Podcast: De minimis, tariffs, and TIACA's outlook for 2025
  • $1.5m China-built ship charge would bring return of US port congestion
  • Underperforming DSV - remember the allure of its 'crowning achievement'
  • Airfreight shippers told to delay contracts as US CBP clarifies China rules
  • Delayed arrival of freighters may prevent 'a bloodbath' in air cargo market
  • Business calls for end to French port strikes, but unions plan more
  • Conf call redux: Unique Matson - 'steady as they go'
  • Forwarders eyeing higher costs as China cuts subsidies for rail freight
  • CU Lines developing shortsea routes to serve Red Sea and Indian subcontinent
  • Time to reverse 'decade-long decline' in South African logistics
  • The Spirit of Tasmania saga - here comes the final chapter (for now)

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Marine Log web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • U.S. port fees on China-built ships? Carriers weigh their options
    The prospect of U.S. port fees being imposed on Chinese-built ships is keeping shipping analysts busy. As we reported earlier, in response to a petition filed by U.S. unions back in March
  • STAX Engineering raises $70M, starts carbon capture trials
    Long Beach, Calif.-headquartered maritime emissions capture specialist STAX Engineering reports that it has raised $70 million in funding and is launching carbon capture trials with onboard carbon capture technology innovator Seabound. STAX
  • Ammonia-fueled ammonia bunkering vessel gets ClassNK AiP
    Ammonia-fueled ships are on their way and ClassNK has now issued an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fueled ammonia bunkering vessel It is being jointly developed by NYK Line and Seatrium,

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Container News web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Maersk and Kenya Ports Authority launch maritime training programme
    Maersk and Kenya Ports Authority announced the launch of a maritime training programme, aiming to enhance Kenya's maritime sector and bolstering the country's Blue Economy. The launch event saw the presence of Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir, Governor of Mombasa County, along with representatives from the Royal Danish Embassy in Nairobi, Bandari Maritime Academy, Shippers Council Eastern Africa, and K
  • ClassNK issues AiP for ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel
    ClassNK has granted an Approval in Principle (AiP) for an ammonia-fuelled ammonia bunkering vessel, developed collaboratively by Nippon Yusen Kabushiki Kaisha (NYK Line) and LMG Marin AS (a Seatrium Group member). As the maritime industry moves towards decarbonization, ammonia fuel is anticipated to play a significant role, making bunkering vessels crucial in the fuel supply chain. This particula
  • Feeder ships now in demand as availability drops
    Boxship chartering activity has turned to the feeder sizes, as supply in this size segment starts diminishing. MB Shipbrokers (formerly Maersk Broker) said the market managed to gain some momentum the past week. "We forecasted increased activity in the 2,500 -2,800 TEU segment - and we have indeed seen a pick-up in discussions, with a few units reportedly fixed on subjects for a variety of period
  • Mid-sized box carriers active in fleet expansion
    Acquisitions and newbuildings saw mid-tier liner operators expand their fleets beyond the market average for 2024, according to Alphaliner
  • Ireland's Shannon Foynes Port proceeds with expansion project
    Shannon Foynes, Ireland's second-largest port, is expanding to enhance its position as an international logistics hub. The two-year project will add 117 meters of jetty length, supporting the offshore renewable development and easing congestion at Dublin Port. To equip this new infrastructure, ShibataFenderTeam supplied seven sets of Double CSS Cell Fenders 1000 with closed-box steel panels (7600
  • EU initiatives to enhance green fuels for aviation and shipping, yet raise concerns with delayed 2040 climate target
    European green transport group Transport & Environment (T&E) has praised the new European Union (EU) initiatives aimed at reducing energy costs by increasing the deployment of renewable electricity and enhancing trade and investment in clean technology. Despite this, T&E expressed concern over the EU's decision to postpone proposing a climate target for 2040, viewing it as an alarming signal. The
  • West Coast ports regained ground in 2024 H2
    Danish maritime data analysis firm Sea-Intelligence has analyzed the shift in container volumes from the East to the West Coast during the second half of 2024. The following figure shows the ratio of laden imports between the East and West Coast of North American ports. A figure higher than 1 represents more volumes being handled by the West Coast ports, whereas a value lower than 1 means more vo
  • Ports of Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges call for Clean Industrial Deal swift implementation
    The two largest European ports, Rotterdam and Antwerp-Bruges, have welcomed the Clean Industrial Deal, through which the European Commission intends to strengthen the competitiveness of European industry. The two mega container ports in the Netherlands and Belgium support the strategy for bundling economic strength and a sustainable transition, emphasising that it's time to concretise the announc
  • ONE expands Africa services with new Nigerian port calls
    Ocean Network Express (ONE) has enhanced its WA1 and SW2 services by offering additional calls at Nigeria's Onne and Lekki ports. The new service port rotations will be as follows: WA1 service Current: Shanghai -> Ningbo -> Nansha - Singapore -> Port Kelang -> Apapa -> Tincan -> Cotonou -> Tema -> Lome -> Port Kelang -> Singapore -> Shanghai New: Shanghai -> Ningbo -> Nansha - Singapore -> Port K
  • Buy TikTok Followers and Blow Up on TikTok Overnight!
    So, you probably want to be TikTok famous, right? Dreaming of a massive following, viral videos, and a comment section full of fire emojis? Oh yes, it's everyone's dream, but making it happen isn't that quick. But guess what? You can buy TikTok followers . And if you're not using this trick, well... we'll get to that disaster scenario later. It's time to give you all the answers! Now, we'll show yo
  • Qatar to invest US$10 billion in India, strengthening trade and maritime ties
    Qatar plans to invest US$10 billion across multiple sectors in India, as announced in a joint statement following the visit of Qatar's Emir, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, to New Delhi. "Trade was a key focus of our discussions. We aim to expand and diversify the trade connections between India and Qatar," Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on X. The investment will target infrastructur

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Splash web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Carisbrooke seals $27m newbuild financing
    UK owner Carisbrooke Shipping has secured financing for its newbuilding programme in the Netherlands. Germany's KfW IPEX-Bank is backing the construction of two 7,700 dwt general cargo vessels at Thecla Bodewes Shipyards with around €26m ($27.3m). The ships in the so-called Labrax series have modern diesel-electric propulsion, with an option for future conversion of the ...
  • Jan De Nul heavy lift vessel set for work on Scottish offshore wind farm
    Belgian marine contractor Jan De Nul will provide its 2023-built heavy lift vessel Les Alizés to transport and install the monopile foundations on the Inch Cape wind farm offshore Scotland. The wind farm will comprise 72 turbines sited in the North Sea off the Angus coast with a total installed capacity of 1080MW. The project ...
  • Costamare spinning off bulkers business
    New York-listed Greek shipowner Costamare has moved to spin off its dry bulk operation into a separate publicly traded company. The new company Costamare Bulkers Holdings is expected to launch this year and to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The outfit will own nearly 40 vessels in addition to the dry bulk ...
  • BP cuts renewables investments by $5bn, sets sights firmly on oil and gas
    UK-based energy giant BP has announced it will cut its renewable energy investments and instead increase its investment in oil and gas production. The company buckled under pressure from investors who were unhappy over the company's underperformance compared to its main rivals such as Shell and ExxonMobil. For example, BP shares have risen by 36% ...
  • Argentina repeals 1973 ban to resume livestock shipments
    While much of the world is pushing back from carrying live animals by sea, one South American nation is gearing up to return to the livestock trades after a 52-year absence. Argentina has repealed a 1973 ban on livestock exports saying the decision was based on the Javier Milii-led government policy to promote "an economic ...
  • BW LPG snaps up modern VLGC
    VLGC owner and operator BW LPG is adding another modern gas carrier to its owned fleet. The dual-listed unit of Singapore's BW Group has exercised a purchase option on the 2020-built BW Yushi for around $70m. The vessel, estimated by Veson Nautical's pricing platform VesselsValue at $96.5m, will be delivered from Singapore's Grace Ocean Investment ...
  • Golden Energy Offshore nets vessel deal hat-trick
    Norway's Golden Energy Offshore Services (GEOS) has won a batch of deals for three of its vessels with unnamed international majors. GEOS said in an Oslo Bors filing that it secured a firm deal for the 2019-built multipurpose support vessel (MPSV) Energy Dutchess until September 1, 2025, with one six-month extension option. The company also ...
  • 60 days to go until Geneva Dry
    The second enlarged edition of Geneva Dry is just 60 days away with close to 200 companies signing up to attend the world's premier commodities shipping summit. The global dry bulk event is on track to surpass last year's 600 delegates figure and can report 53 brands have signed on as sponsors with 60 top ...
  • Eastern Pacific secures financing for neopanamax boxship duo
    Singapore-based Eastern Pacific Shipping (EPS) and SPDB Financial Leasing, the leasing arm of Shanghai Pudong Development Bank, have signed a financing agreement for two newbuild LNG dual-fuel neopanamax containerships. The agreement strengthens the longstanding collaboration between the two companies. Looking ahead, the two firms will look to develop more green, energy-efficient, and environment
  • Shipping central to EU's new Clean Industrial Deal
    The European Union has unveiled its Clean Industrial Deal that will prioritise the domestic production of renewable fuels for aviation and shipping, among a host of measures worth more than EUR100bn ($105m) designed to green many industry sectors. "The EU needs to secure access to such materials and reduce dependence on unreliable suppliers. Integrating circularity ...
  • Smart Container Alliance launches
    The Smart Container Alliance has been launched to drive the adoption of smart container technology. This initiative aims to unite industry stakeholders in a collective effort to enhance cargo traceability, fortify maritime trade, and support global enforcement agencies in the fight against criminal networks. The Smart Container Alliance aims to advance industry standards, advocate for ...
  • The death of scheduled maintenance
    Joy Basu, CEO of Smart Ship Hub, on why shipping needs to think predictive and not scheduled when it comes to looking after vessels. The transition to predictive maintenance is not just an upgrade it is the future of shipping as companies in their droves adopt technical innovations to ensure the best possible standard of ...

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Lloyd's List web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Shadow LPG carrier fleet swells as Iran crackdown looms
    Largely flying under the radar, a fleet of LPG carriers with 5.1m cu m of capacity has been shuttling billions...
  • FuelEU strategy should mean more than just biofuels
    Companies have been warned not to rely only on biofuels for FuelEU Maritime compliance, since the volumes required in coming...
  • Vessel sales drive CMB.Tech fourth-quarter profits
    The Belgian company recorded $870.8m of profit for the 2024 financial year, up from $858m in 2023
  • Heidmar eyes growth after merger and listing
    Heidmar is in the process of expanding its network to Houston
  • Ports and terminals insurance enticing new entrants
    Navium, IQUW and Volt attracted to niche that is now making money, while Pen's BBM expands in North America
  • Hafnia hopes sanctions will deter clean tanker cannibals
    Tightening crude tanker supply because of increased sanctions will drive up dirty rates and deter 'cannibalisation' of clean rates, Hafnia...
  • Costamare unveils spin-off plan for dry bulk division
    Result intended to create two separate NYSE-listed pure-play companies that may appeal to different investor bases
  • A third of shipping will run on ammonia, MAN predicts
    MAN Energy Solutions said more than 300 single-cylinder and full-scale engine tests have showed a 90% CO2 equivalent reduction
  • Gloomy horizon for tankers with geopolitics and trade in disarray
    Tanker shipping faces significant uncertainty from geopolitical tensions and evolving trade flows. Asset prices seem to have peaked with newbuilding...
  • Bulk carrier values to rise on ship scarcity
    Values of dry cargo carriers have stabilised since the end of 2024 but appear set to head upwards
  • Argentina repeals 1973 ban to resume live animal exports
    The move is designed to make Argentina more competitive in the livestock market, the country's Ministry of Economy said
  • The Daily View: Urgent action
    Your latest edition of Lloyd's List's Daily View - the essential briefing on the stories shaping shipping
  • Yangzijiang Shipbuilding delivers record profits but cautions on order risks amid US-China tensions
    The important, privately owned Chinese shipbuilder warned of near-term downside risks for new orders from supply and geopolitical concerns
  • CULines launches Dubai headquarters to grow Middle East business
    New entity will take over CULines' Middle East and Mediterranean regional services, with plans to launch a new product in...
  • Daily Briefing
    Diverging sanctions strategies could leave shipping in an 'impossible' situation | EU clean industrial deal receives cautious welcome from shipping...

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The Journal of Commerce web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • US port tax would scramble ocean services, raise shipper costs: Drewry
    The cost of the US Trade Representative's proposal for levying fees on Chinese ships and ocean carriers would fall to US shippers, who would also face fewer service options, the analyst says.
  • China tariff uncertainty gives trans-Pacific business cloudy outlook: Matson
    While the US-based carrier experienced a strong 2024, growth this year is under threat due to tariffs and the unknowns involving when Red Sea transits will resume.
  • MSC pulls megaships from Asia-North Europe network: Alphaliner
    The carrier has replaced the huge vessels with smaller ships in a move to cut capacity and reduce pressure on rates that have plummeted since the start of the year, according to the analyst.
  • India-US carriers attempt strategic capacity cuts to prop up March GRI plans
    Newfound pricing power for carriers has halted the steady rate declines seen on the trade since last August.

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TradeWinds web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • Norwegian forecasts $1bn profit despite 'hard-to-speculate' tax threat from Lutnick
    Cruise line reports better-than-expected quarterly earnings
  • Delta Corp named by Baltic Exchange over claims of unpaid bills
    Bulker operator's CEO said it plans to go public remain unchanged
  • Excelerate CEO says FSRUs provide 'cheap insurance' for Europe's gas buyers
    Regasification specialist has been inspecting LNG carriers for planned secondhand buy
  • Background of the deal: How fleet diversity helped International Seaways pull a swap
    Management explains how company got younger with three MRs
  • Golar eyes broad span of FLNG units including massive 5-mtpa newbuilding
    Company's discussions with charterers cover wide range of sizes
  • Golar plans to green-light fourth FLNG unit once charter secured on third unit
    Floater specialist in 'multiple commercial discussions' on under-conversion vessel
  • Trump threatens to hit China with another 10% in tariffs as trade threats pile on
    Move comes after president threatens 25% duty on EU and ending pause on Mexico and Canada measures
  • International Seaways re-stocks buyback war chest after upside quarter
    Diversified New York owner confirms tankers swap with party said to be Sinokor
  • CoolCo seeing LNG carriers 'going warm' as ships idle in weak market
    'Winter was cancelled' for LNG carriers in 2024, CEO says
  • Funding helps UK carbon capture start-up forge partnership with California tech firm
    STAX will add CO2 capture to list of barge and truck-mounted emissions capture services
  • BW LPG banks on its size to shield it from US-China trade 'disruption', CEO says
    Kristian Sorensen says world's biggest VLGC fleet will be positioned optimally in case of tariffs
  • Dividends or buybacks? Genco's John Wobensmith reignites age-old debate
    Why sagging valuations may persist regardless of approach
  • Bulker crew save 34 seafarers from burning fishing boat
    Seafarer turn firefighters in dramatic operation
  • MAN Energy Solutions names launch date for commercial sales of ammonia engines
    Designer reveals test details and discussions for boxship newbuilding
  • M&M Bank says owners' rush to pay back loans is levelling off
    Niche Norwegian shipping lender fell to a loss in the fourth quarter as the tax bill rose
  • Hill Dickinson beefs up Piraeus desk with Marshall Islands specialists
    Denis Reeder and Damien Magee relaunch their joint firm as part of Hill Dickinson's Greek offering
  • International Seaways doubles stock buyback war chest after upside quarter
    Diversified New York tanker owner confirms tankers swap with party said to be Sinokor
  • Costamare plots New York listing for 38-ship bulker fleet spin-off
    Greek group forming Costamare Bulkers Holdings to boost value and financing options
  • Death threat? How Eletson legal battle just got uglier
    Vasillis Kertsikoff tells judge of 'photo of a grave' while Murchinson cites 'desperate act of fabrication'
  • Olsen family's Bonheur pushes up profit in positive wind and cruise shipping markets
    Oslo-listed holding company saw utilisation fall due to yard stays and repositioning in the fourth quarter
  • Carisbrooke inks $27m fleet renewal financing with KfW IPEX-Bank
    Two 7,700-dwt general cargo vessels to be delivered in 2026
  • Idan Ofer's Eastern Pacific taps Chinese financing for container ship brace
    Collaboration is owner's second Chinese financing deal
  • How warming US relations with Moscow could have 'major impact' on Russian crude flows to India
    India looks for the cheapest oil, but also sticks to US blacklist, raising questions about its crude sourcing
  • CoolCo crashes 13% after shock dividend cut to zero
    Yield support is gone, Arctic Securities says
  • Tsakos group stalwart John Stavropoulos dies in Athens at 92
    Finance veteran was Tsakos family mentor and company chairman for two decades
  • Hafnia dives 10% after earnings miss and 'soft' guidance
    Rising loan-to-value hits dividend payout ratio
  • Taylor Maritime boss Ed Buttery boosts stake in $800,000 share deals
    Bulker company's CEO snaps up stock in London
  • Equinor taps shipbuilders for suezmax shuttle tanker newbuildings
    Norwegian energy company moves to flush out berths for new North Sea vessels
  • BW LPG shares rise after earnings beat and strong dividend
    Company declared a dividend of $0.42 per share
  • Nordic American Tankers swoops on Eastern Pacific suezmax pair
    US-listed owner follows up on pledge to grow fleet
  • Shipping deals boost MPC Capital assets by $1bn as Castor Maritime takes over
    German investor working on more transactions linked to global fleet renewal
  • 'Consolidator' ZeroNorth seals $20m debt finance deal to drive new takeovers
    Danish optimisation platform agrees deal with CIBC Innovation Banking
  • Loss-making Hunter Group sees cause for hope as improving market narrows rate margin
    VLCC charter play loses $3.8m in fourth quarter
  • Hafnia sees crude tanker 'cannibals' clearing out as sanctions boost dirty demand
    Product tanker giant hopeful of turnaround after weaker fourth quarter
  • BW LPG buys bargain VLGC as it backs belief in 'supportive' market trends
    Singapore owner adds to owned fleet again after taking delivery of Avance Gas vessels
  • Spot market deployment for two LNG carriers 'weighs' on CoolCo's results
    No dividend declared as charter rates 'languish at below economic breakeven'
  • Old suezmax sales prop up CMB.Tech profit in slow markets
    Former Euronav sees itself 'well positioned' in 2025 after taking delivery of 20 newbuildings last year
  • Frontline linked to suezmax sale as John Fredriksen-backed outfit moves on from older vessels
    Oslo and New York-listed tanker owner reportedly sells 2011-built vessel for more than $40m
  • Strong newbuilding price bolsters Yangzijiang Shipbuilding's earnings
    Yard net profit jumped by 61.7% to $909m
  • Seacon Shipping finances second bulker newbuilding through Japanese leasing deal
    Chinese owner fixes funding for handysize bulker due from Namura this year
  • Eastern Pacific Shipping marks first move into wind-assisted propulsion
    Bound4blue installs three suction sails on tanker
  • Cosco defies US port fee threat with multimillion-dollar newbuilding haul
    Chinese shipping giant has approached state-owned and private shipyards for the new vessels
  • Excelerate Energy poised to buy LNG carrier as first FSRU conversion candidate
    CEO hails 'exceptional year' for company yielding 'record results'

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American Shipper web site
FEBRUARY 27, 2025
  • US chassis makers allege foreign dumping again
    U.S. intermodal chassis manufacturers are again asking the federal government for protection against chassis made in Mexico, Vietnam and Thailand.
  • Southern California port, NYK Line team on green auto shipping corridor
    The U.S. Port of Hueneme and ocean carrier NYK Line (OTC: NPNYY) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a green automotive shipping corridor between Japan and Southern California. The signing ceremony took place on Feb. 12 at the port, the companies said in an announcement. "The MOU solidifies the commitment of both [...]
  • Has the e-commerce bubble burst for air cargo?
    Air cargo's hot run had to cool off at some point, but new U.S. trade measures against Chinese parcel shipments mean the industry could be in for a surprisingly quick reversal of fortune.

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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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