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October 2020




30/10/2020Freight traffic in the port of Ravenna fell by -7.8% in the third quarter
In September, the decline was -3.2%




30/10/2020Freight traffic in central Tyrrhenian ports fell by -3.3% in August
In Naples there was a decrease of -9.2% and in Salerno an increase of +1.6%. China - Nola Interport rail link operational




30/10/2020In the third quarter, COSCO Shipping's fleet carried record containerized volumes
OOIL invests $1.1 billion in the construction of seven 23,000 teu contenitorial carriers




30/10/2020Fincantieri delivered the new Silver Moon cruise ship to Silversea
It is the second of three ultra-luxury units being built for the company




30/10/2020In the third quarter, Japan's ONE fleet carried 1.8 million containers (-5.2%)
Revenues from Japanese shipowners' group Mitsui O.S.K. Lines fell by -19.8% in the period




30/10/2020In the port of Palermo, the new terminal for the landing of hydrofoils has been inaugurated
The new work is part of a series of other interventions for the cruise industry. The redevelopment of the Trapezoidal Pier has begun




30/10/2020The Propeller Club of Venice offers its support to the next summits of the AdSP of the Northern Adriatic
Bernardo: we are convinced that we can make a valuable contribution to the cause




30/10/2020CAI International reported an improvement in its financial results in the third quarter
The positive trend is expected to continue in the coming months




29/10/2020AIDA Cruises suspends scheduled cruises for Nov
The decision following Germany's adoption of strict measures to contain the pandemic




29/10/2020In September, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado fell by -20.1% and -27.1% respectively
In the third quarter, declines were -17.5% and -15.0%




29/10/2020Royal Caribbean's net loss in the third quarter was $1.34 billion
The value of negative revenues




29/10/2020Contship Italia illustrates its growth strategies
More than 1.8 million containers are expected to increase terminal capacity by the end of 2024




29/10/2020Di Sarcina appointed extraordinary commissioner of the AdSP of the Eastern Ligurian Sea
He's the secretary general of the institution




29/10/2020Chinese logistics group Sinotrans's revenues increased by +24.6% in the third quarter
Net profit was 907.1 million yuan (+43.5%)




29/10/2020DSV's third quarter results still benefit from the effects of the acquisition of Panalpina
The period was closed with a net profit of D KRONer 1.3 billion (+16.4%)




28/10/2020Cooperation agreement between the ports of Hamburg and Tanger Med
The two airports are connected by nine liner maritime services




28/10/2020DSV Panalpina bought the Prime Cargo shipping company
It was sold by the Japanese logistics company Mitsui-Soko




28/10/2020Costa varies the schedule of its cruises scheduled for next winter
Princess Cruises extends the break of cruises departing from Australia and New Zealand until the end of May




28/10/2020Memorandum of Understanding between Customs and the Port System Authority of the Central Tyrrhenian Sea
It provides for the activation of the Permanent Technical Table




28/10/2020Rail traffic rose sharply at Bologna Interport in the third quarter
Truck traffic up +1.5%




28/10/2020Strong contraction of new orders at Konecranes in the third quarter
Revenues fell by -8.7% in the period




28/10/2020Valeria Mangiarotti has been appointed vice president of MedCruise
He is marketing manager of the Port System Authority of the Sea of Sardinia




28/10/2020Freight traffic in Spanish ports fell by -10.5% in the third quarter
In the first nine months of 2020 the decline was -10.7%




27/10/2020Cooperation agreement between Fincantieri and India's Cochin Shipyard
Collaboration in the fields of naval design, construction and repair and in the construction of equipment for the maritime sector




27/10/2020Quarterly sales of dry containers produced by China's CIMC soar
Sales of refrigerated containers are falling




27/10/2020Confetra and Assiterminal are putting forward proposals to financially support cruise terminals affected by the crisis
If last year the revenues of these terminal companies amounted to 90 million euros, in 2020 they are expected to be less than five million euros




27/10/2020COSCO Shipping Ports revenues grew by +6.0% in the third quarter
Net profit was $96.6 million (+17.6%)




26/10/2020Council of the EU, adopt an emergency plan for the transport of goods in the event of a pandemic
I call on the European Commission to draw up a specific programme of action quickly




26/10/2020Quarterly financial results of container charterer Triton fall
The company expects the recent strong recovery in demand to continue




26/10/2020Presented the Second Study of the Air Cargo Observatory
Air cargo accounts for 25% of the value of Italian non-EU exports




26/10/2020From the Terminal Alti Fondali Savona a test load of steel coke for the ArcelorMittal group
Italiana Coke records an increase in sea transport compared to that by land




26/10/2020In La Spezia the first supply of LNG on a cruise ship ever carried out in Italy
It was the 50th bunkering operation carried out for a unit of the Costa fleet




26/10/2020Container traffic at DP World's port terminals grew by +3.1% in the third quarter
In the first nine months of 2020, 52.2 million teu (-2.5%) were moved




23/10/2020Green light for contributions of 830 thousand euros for the Port Companies of Genoa and Savona
I'm compensating for the days of least work. Additional contribution of 355 thousand euros for training and re-use




23/10/2020Further measures to reduce the intensity of carbon emissions from ships have been agreed with the International Maritime Organization
Platten (ICS): This agreement demonstrates to the world that the maritime sector has taken a decisive lead in achieving the IMO's ambitious CO2 reduction targets




23/10/2020Wärtsilä closed the third quarter with an 11% drop in net sales
The value of new orders is stable




23/10/2020Freight traffic in the port of Venice fell by -8.0% in the third quarter
Both miscellaneous goods (-4.8%) and liquid bulk (-2.8%) solid bulk (-22.7%)




23/10/2020The Pilots' Union has decided to appeal to the TAR on the new mechanisms for setting pilotage service charges
Bellomo: we are witnessing the clear intention to sell off the category to the highest bidder with salvage prices




23/10/2020OOCL stores a third quarter with new records of revenue and volumes of containerized cargo transported
The historical peaks were achieved mainly thanks to the excellent results in the Asia-US and Asia-Europe markets




23/10/2020The second edition of the training course on "The container reefer and the needs of the goods" is underway
It is promoted by C.I.S.Co. and financed by the bilateral body of Federagenti




23/10/2020In the third quarter the revenues of the ABB group decreased by -4.1%
Net profit up by +773.8% thanks to the proceeds from the sale of 80.1% of the Power Grids division




23/10/2020Japan's NYK becomes the sole owner of French Gazocean
Acquired 80% of the capital held by Total




22/10/2020Premuda will form a joint venture with Columbia Shipmanagement
The new shipmanagement company CSM Italy will be based in Genoa




22/10/2020Global Ports Holding will sell the commercial port of Antalya to Qatar's QTerminals
The transaction will be worth $140 million




22/10/2020Today the annual meeting of the European Network of Maritime Clusters
Mattioli: the pandemic has created many problems in the Italian maritime sector, although in all sectors there has been a strong response




22/10/2020Shippers, maritime agents and customs officers from La Spezia greet the outgoing President of the AdSP
Roncallo will be a member of the Transport Regulatory Authority




22/10/2020Cargotec closed the third quarter with a decline in economic results and orders
Revenues fell by -13.8% as did the value of new orders




22/10/2020Paolo d'Amico is the new president of the Italian Naval Register
He is executive chairman of the d'Amico Navigation Society. Luigi Merlo appointed vice president




22/10/2020Swan Hellenic gives a sign of optimism by ordering a third "Vega" class cruise ship
The shipping unit can accommodate 192 passengers




22/10/2020The concession to Piombino Industrie Marittime has been finalized for the new hub of demolitions, construction and ship repairs
There will be a staff of 80




22/10/2020In September, the port of Long Beach set its new historic record for container traffic
Growth of +14.1% was recorded in the third quarter




21/10/2020At the end of 2021 the tender for the new container terminal of the Ukrainian port of Chernomorsk
At the end of the month the winner of the competition for the preparation of the pre-feasibility study of the project will be identified




21/10/2020European Commission guidelines for the application of the regulation on ship recycling
Clarifications in light of the difficulties created by the coronavirus health crisis




21/10/2020In September, containers moved from the port of Algeciras grew by +2.0%
Containerised traffic was 1.3 million teu (-1.5%) in the third quarter




21/10/2020ZIM opens direct maritime connections between Israel and the United Arab Emirates
They will be carried out as part of two services of the company




21/10/2020FS Italiane - Snam agreement for the development and diffusion of hydrogen rail transport in Italy
Pilot projects to replace fossil fuels with hydrogen will be evaluated




21/10/2020Freight traffic in the port of Rotterdam fell by -8.1% in the third quarter
Containers amounted to 3.7 million teu (+0.1%)




21/10/2020China's seaports recorded a new record of freight traffic in September
They moveded 831.6 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)




20/10/2020Agreement between V.Group and Costamare for the provision of ship and crew management services
The London group will set up crews with Filipino seafarers for 41 ships of the Greek company




20/10/2020Memor of understanding between Customs and the Port System Authority of the Northern and Central Central Adriatic
They provide for the establishment of permanent technical tables




20/10/2020On Monday, a digital conference on air transport
ANAMA and Cluster Cargo Aereo will present the second study of the Air Cargo Observatory by TRT




20/10/2020Kuehne + Nagel improved its economic performance in the third quarter
Mitigation of declining revenues and lower costs




20/10/2020Norway's Endúr ASA will buy compatriot BMO Entreprenør
The company specializes in the renovation and modernisation of port docks




19/10/2020In the port of Valencia new record container traffic for the month of September
477,000 teu (+12.2%)




19/10/2020Record of Italy's connectivity index to the containerized maritime transport network
Increase of +10.4% compared to the third quarter of 2019




19/10/2020The value of Transocean's shares does not comply with New York Stock Exchange standards
It was less than a dollar a share for a period of 30 consecutive days




19/10/2020Cooperation agreement between zim shipping company and Chinese e-commerce company Alibaba
The Israeli carrier's services will be offered through a direct interface with the Asian group's logistics platform




19/10/2020LNG bunkering operations will begin shortly in the port of La Spezia
Roncallo: our airport is the first at national level in which such an operation is carried out




16/10/2020AIDA Cruises chooses Italy for the cruise restart
Tomorrow the ship "AlDAblu" will sail from the port of Civitavecchia




16/10/2020Mattioli (Confitarma): the Italian port system? It could be much more efficient
We are not able, he said, to attract foreign investors




16/10/2020Last month freight traffic in the port of Barcelona fell by -15.9%
In the third quarter of this year the decline was -16.6%




16/10/2020Yair Seroussi is the new president of Israel's ZIM
He succeeded Ahron Fogel, who held the position for six years




16/10/2020Logistics group Geodis buys Poland's Pekaes
The company employs about 1,200 people




16/10/2020Duci: The Italian port can benefit from the trade conflict between the USA and China
Almost messianic the president of Federagenti: "once again history seems to give Italian ports, not for merits but for destiny, great opportunities"




16/10/2020The Port of Los Angeles has set its new all-time record for quarterly containerized traffic
New peak also of the containers moved in September. Significant growth in imports




15/10/2020Container traffic moved in the third quarter by the terminals of China's CMPort and COSCO Shipping Ports is growing
Increases of +13.1% and +2.7% respectively




15/10/2020Freight traffic in the port of Zeebrugge fell by -10.4% in the third quarter
The volume of containerized loads grew by 5.4%




15/10/2020Container traffic in The Port of Hong Kong increased by 3.8% last month
In the first nine months of 2020, 13.27 million teu (-3.2%) were handled




15/10/2020In August, freight traffic in the port of Koper fell by -29.4%
In the first eight months of 2020 the decrease was -19.6%




15/10/2020Hapag-Lloyd expects to close the third quarter with financial results that are far higher than expected
Preliminary operating profit of around 350 million euros (up 38%)




15/10/2020Freight traffic in the port of Antwerp fell by -3.5% in the third quarter
Containers amounted to 2.98 million teu (-1.5%)




14/10/2020In the third quarter, piracy against ships decreased by -17%
In the first nine months of 2020, there were 132 (up 11%)




14/10/2020Win tenders for the reorganization of the iron system in the port of Civitavecchia and for the ferry area
Di Majo: the port authority will benefit from a public contribution of about 100 million euros




14/10/2020Rotterdam decides to speed up the electrification of the docks of its port
8-10 projects will be carried out with an investment of around 125 million euros




14/10/2020ITF, in the second quarter collapse of air transport and sharp decline of those by sea
Air exports were the first to fall




14/10/2020Project to build an international logistics corridor between the ports of La Spezia and Casablanca
The pilot initiative is carried out as part of the EU-funded FENIX project




14/10/2020Paolo Spada is the new president of the Association of Maritime Agents of Friuli Venezia Giulia
Vice presidents are Massimo Babich, Carlo Butti and Marco Ciullini




14/10/2020Revenues of Evergreen, Yang Ming and Wan Hai during the third quarter
The period was archived with increases in turnover of 11.0%, 2.8%, and 6.9%, respectively




13/10/2020London signs agreements with four shipping companies to secure post-Brexit maritime links
Contracts with Brittany Ferries, DFDS, P&O Ferries and Stena




13/10/2020Colombo (Filt Cgil), inconceivable GNV's attitude and actions on self-production
An urgent mapping of permits for self-production in Italian ports is urgently needed, he stressed




13/10/2020VSM urges the trade unions to understand the seriousness of the situation on German shipyards
Laken: Today more than ever, our shipyards need social partners with a sense of reality and a sense of proportion




13/10/2020The Eastern Sicilian Sea AdSP Management Committee adopted the DPSS
In the medium to long term, the ports of Syracuse, Pozzallo, Gela, Licata and others are expected to be included in the port system




13/10/2020Maersk reports better-than-expected third-quarter results
Planned to cut about 2,000 jobs




13/10/2020Freight traffic in the Port of Singapore fell by -1.6% last month
In the third quarter of this year, the total handled was 148.2 million tonnes (-3.1%)




12/10/2020A seminar on port concessions in Genoa on Friday
It is made and promoted by S.I.Po.Tra. in collaboration with the AdSP of Western Liguria




12/10/2020ANCIP denounces a case of self-production of port work in the port of Genoa
The association urges the authorities to investigate and, if so, take action




12/10/2020Logistics group DSV promotes road transport for shipments between China and Europe
Offered a 14-18 day transit door-to-door




12/10/2020Restored the company's online e-commerce services French CMA CGM
Reactivate the group's computer systems that are blocked by malware




12/10/2020Seven successful seafarers at the Covid-19 aboard the re-infused Vega Dream.
One crew member has been hospitalized in Australia, the other six are in solitary confinement on board the ship




12/10/2020The AdSP of Sardinia is the first Italian port authority in terms of economic and financial performance
The data emerged from a simulation carried out by VSL Club




12/10/2020Completed the training process of the Strategic Planning Document of the Southern Adriatic Port System
Final approval by the Puglia region




12/10/2020Indian Jalesh Cruises will not resume the activity that had been suspended due to the pandemic
The cruise company had started operating in April 2019




12/10/2020Joint venture Vale - Ningbo Zhoushan Port to build a new port area in the Chinese port of Shulanghu
It will have a traffic capacity of 20 million tonnes




09/10/2020Filt Cgil, well the new decree for the implementation of the rules on port self-production
We are ready - the union said - to constantly monitor the authorisations already in place to quickly report to the Mit the interventions of the case




09/10/2020The Constitutional Court declares the establishment of the Port System Authority of the Strait of Messina legitimate
The questions of constitutional legitimacy promoted by the Calabria Region are declared unfounded




09/10/2020The new container terminal at Calata Bettolo in the port of Genoa will become operational on Monday
Initially the traffic capacity will be 150 thousand teu per year




09/10/2020Transport, trade unions and employers have found convergence on self-production in ports
It is - the union specified - focused on port work and the protection of the safety of maritime workers




09/10/2020The project to improve accessibility at the port of Piombino has been adopted
Early to 2020 some work in the ports of the Northern Tyrrhenian that had been scheduled in the following annuities




09/10/2020MSC Cruises has been certified Biosafe Ship by RINA
It has been assigned to the flagship "MSC Grandiosa"




09/10/2020Hapag-Lloyd is optimistic about the prospects for containerized shipping
Habben Jansen: We have almost solved the problem of changing ship crews




08/10/2020The pandemic has given e-commerce a big boost, but there are still many challenges to face
Study of logistics group Geodis in collaboration with Accenture Interactive




08/10/2020Federal Maritime Commission investigation into how containerized shipping carriers are billed
It is aimed at investigating whether they include companies that are not included in the transport contract




08/10/2020Singapore, new standards to ensure the quality and reliability of the bunker supply chain
They cover the upstream process of fuel supply and the requirements of volumetric meters and mass flow meters




08/10/2020Weak recovery in the environment of several OECD economies, but the resurgence of the Covid-19 pandemic alarms
THE GDP of the OECD's major economies will continue to remain below the average trend of long-term economic activity




08/10/2020First order for electric propulsion systems for ships at Kawasaki Heavy Indutries
The naval units will be built on the Japanese shipyards Koa Sangyo Co. and Imura Shipyard Co




07/10/2020Leading industry groups set up the Sea Cargo Charter to promote the decarbonization of shipping
The aim is to give the tools to choose a maritime transport in line with climate objectives




07/10/2020CMA CGM hires the CEO of IBM France
He will lead the company's digital and technological transformation strategy




07/10/2020Lloyd's Register sells its energy business
It will be acquired by London-based private equity firm Inspirit Capital




07/10/2020European transport associations are urging the EU to adopt a fair and transparent framework for B2B data governance
Among the demands are to define the obligations and responsibilities of data aggregators and to provide financial support for digitisation




06/10/2020The WTO expects the volume of world trade to fall by -9.2% this year
In 2021, we expect growth of 7.2%, lower than the previous forecast increase of 21.3%




06/10/2020In the third quarter of this year, the number of ships passing through the Panama Canal fell by -10.7%
In the previous quarter, the decrease was -16.9%




06/10/2020Memorandum of understanding between the DBTG and FEPORT terminalist associations
Among the objectives is to strengthen the position of the two organizations towards the International Maritime Organization




06/10/2020Appointed the new board of directors of Giuseppe Bottiglieri Shipping
CEO is Alessandro Ranzoli (Alvarez & Marsal)




06/10/2020Ukrainian ports closed the first nine months of this year with traffic of 118.78 million tonnes of goods (up 3.7%)
Containers amounted to 772,900 teu (up 8.3%)




06/10/2020In the first nine months of 2020, Russia's RZD transported 922 million tonnes of cargo by rail
Volumes down -3.6%




06/10/2020Saudi Global Ports has taken over the management of containerized traffic in the Saudi port of Dammam
The company is a joint venture between Public Investment Fund and PSA




05/10/2020ITF and JNG are calling on shipping operators to agree that ships can land at ports where crew change is possible
Cotton: We will clash hard with anyone who thinks they are going to get away with targeting seafarers who use their rights




05/10/2020SAL Heavy Lift has acquired a majority stake in US Intermarine
The American company has a fleet of seven ships to transport exceptional cargo and project cargo




05/10/2020Assoporti presents the 2020 edition of Italian Port Days
The aim of the initiative is to bring people closer to port life and culture




05/10/2020Joint venture to leverage 3D printing technology for spare parts for shipping
Agreement between Germany's thyssenkrupp and Norway's Wilhelmsen




05/10/2020The debate on working days lost in the port of Genoa due to the health crisis can no longer be postponed
CULMV, Filt Cgil, Fit Cisl and Uiltrasporti urge a comparison with AdSP and terminalists




05/10/2020Messina (Assarmatori): The effects of the pandemic on maritime transport have been devastating
It is only by taking on this unprecedented reality, he warned, that the need to take exceptional measures can be grasped




05/10/2020Britain's Wincanton sells its container business to compatriot Maritime
Preliminary agreement for a sale worth 1.5 million pounds




05/10/2020Adani Ports has completed the acquisition of 75% of the capital of Krishnapatnam Port Co
The stake was purchased for about 1.6 billion dollars




02/10/2020On Monday, two Filt Cgil roundtables on shipping and ports
You can follow the events live streamed




02/10/2020Restore the IMO's web applications affected by a cyberattack
Still suspended those of the CMA CGM




02/10/2020In the port of Ancona new areas for conventional goods, rolling stock and passengers
The prP's functional technical adaptation to the destination of docks 19, 20 and 21 of the south pier is a green light




02/10/2020In the third quarter of this year, ships passing through the Suez Canal fell by -5.6%
In the first nine months of 2020, the total was 14,019 naval units, or 1.2%




02/10/2020Confetra FVG urges the use of the Regime of Porto Franco in Trieste to create work and development
A motion commits the President of the Region to demand full respect for the extra customs of the port




02/10/2020Unlock the works the excavating of the Malamocco-Marghera canal, the main artery of Venetian port traffic
Musolino: the port will soon be able to reconnect with the precious relations with international operators




01/10/2020The cruise ship Rotterdamhas been launched in Marghera
Next summer Fincantieri will deliver the unit to the Holland America Line




01/10/2020Permanent technical table of comparison between Customs and the Western Ligurian AdSP
It will be set up on the basis of a Memorandum of Understanding signed by the parties today




01/10/2020Spanish port terminalists are calling on the government to take measures to support the category
These include incentives for the use of green means, participation in decision-making processes and a greater presence in the governing bodies of port authorities




01/10/2020Patrol of military vessels in areas at risk of piracy is required
This was highlighted by the president of Assarmatori




01/10/2020The IMO's computer system has been shut down by malware
IT and security experts are working to restore IT systems




01/10/2020Edison and Kuwait Petroleum present their project for an LNG depot in the port of Naples
Among the objectives, to make the port of Naples a hub for the trafficking of naval vehicles with less environmental impact




01/10/2020Konecranes and Cargotec announce a merger project
The transaction will lead to the creation of a company that will be the world's leading manufacturer in the port and intermodal crane segment




01/10/2020Britain's Saga Cruises has taken over the new Spirit of Adventure.
The ship, built by Meyer Werft, has a capacity of 999 passengers




01/10/2020Fincantieri delivered the new Enchanted Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
It has a gross stauzza of 145,000 tons and can accommodate up to 4,610 passengers
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Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.
Brussels
Messina speaks of the ideological shortsightedness of a part of the Commission that relies on partial and imprecise market monitoring
Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.
Genoa
Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners
SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU
Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions
Palermo
Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.
Brussels
Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.
First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa
Genoa
500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"
ONE appoints new agency in Albania
London
Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month
Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.
Genoa
New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate
Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.
Rome
The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us
Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.
Frankfurt/Zurich
Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields
Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy
Brussels
The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.
Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.
Genoa
108 member companies reached
The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.
London
Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles
Livorno
Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.
Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.
Rome/Trieste
A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system
The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.
Genoa
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.
Beijing
International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).
The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.
London
Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation
Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado
Genoa
During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.
The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station
Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.
Milan
Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated
Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Naples
Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee
Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.
Helsinki
The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.
Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.
Oslo
Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)
The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal
Algiers
It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project
Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal
Rotterdam
A public consultation has been launched
ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company
Haifa
Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed
Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez
Copenhagen/Hamburg
Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month
Ismailia
In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.
After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease
Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.
Athens/New York
Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital
At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.
London
The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.
Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings
Sydney
Proposal worth $7.5 billion
HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group
Seoul
Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries
Companies inform
Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping
G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter
Paris
Exports and imports of services are also increasing
Freewheels: New rules on payment times leave hauliers without protection.
Modena
They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.
The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.
Washington
The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%
Haifa
Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.
Fincantieri granted additional areas in the port of Ancona
Ancona
The company is committed to implementing a modernization and development program for the shipyard at the port of Portorož.
Assogasliquidi-Federchimica, LNG and bioGNL are strategic for the energy transition of shipping and road haulage.
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Legora (Uniport): the objective of greater national coordination envisaged by the port reform is positive, but there is concern over the lack of dialogue
Rome
He underlined that discussion, vision and urgent interventions are needed for the competitiveness of Italian ports.
New measures in Switzerland to promote the shift of freight from road to rail
Bern
They will be introduced to strengthen the new transalpine railway Alptransit and to encourage rail and intermodal transport
HMM and BGN joint venture for liquefied petroleum gas transportation
Seoul
The new company will charter two new 88,000 cubic meter VLGCs
Slight decline in freight traffic in the ports of Barcelona and Valencia in October
Barcelona/Valencia
Container cargo fell by -2.5% at both ports
Green light for a new site for sediments from excavations in the Venice Lagoon.
Venice
New expansion in sight for the Greek shipyard in Eleusis
Athens
Financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg grew by +3%
Hamburg
Container traffic on the rise thanks to increased transhipments
In the July-September quarter, CMA CGM's revenues decreased by -11.3%
Marseille
Record volumes of goods transported by the container fleet
The EU will abolish customs duty exemptions for goods worth less than €150.
Brussels
A temporary solution is being studied to make the measure effective as early as 2026.
BIMCO: Legal disputes threaten to hinder progress in ship recycling industry
London
Over the next decade, 16,000 ocean-going vessels will have to be scrapped, more than double the number of ships scrapped in the decade just ending.
Significant resources for the expansion of the port of Bremerhaven, also for military purposes
Bremen
Approved financing of approximately 1.35 billion euros
In the July-September quarter, freight traffic in the port of Koper decreased by -4.9%
Ljubljana
Container growth
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
HMM reports a 23.8% decline in quarterly revenues
Seoul
In the period July-September the fleet of the South Korean company transported over one million TEUs (+3.7%)
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hapag-Lloyd's revenues fell by 11.3% in the third quarter.
Hamburg
The fleet transported more than 3.4 million containers (+6.1%). During the period, traffic handled by HHLA port terminals grew by +4.5%.
Salvini signs the nomination of eight more presidents of Port System Authorities
Rome
The Chamber of Deputies approved Consalvo's appointment as president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Evergreen orders 14 14,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Taipei
Series of orders also for eight ship-to-shore cranes and other port equipment and for 90,500 containers
In the third quarter, the value of new orders acquired by Fincantieri grew by +44%
Trieste
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
MSC Cruises orders two more World-class ships from Chantiers de l'Atlantique
Geneva
The contract is worth €3.5 billion. Delivery will take place in 2030 and 2031.
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL reported negative quarterly financial performances.
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, revenues fell by -36.6%, -42.2% and -35.7% respectively.
In the July-September quarter, cargo traffic in Croatian ports decreased by -4.4%
Zagreb
Passengers on scheduled services decreased by 1.5%. Cruise passengers increased by 7.8%.
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
In the third quarter, Eurogate and Contship Italia port terminals handled 3.6 million TEUs (+15.6%)
Hamburg
Historic traffic record in Wilhelmshaven
In the first nine months of 2025, goods in the port of La Spezia increased by +4.5%
La Spezia
Growth of +6.9% at the port of Marina di Carrara
Finnlines' revenues grew by 3.2% in the July-September period
Helsinki
Record passenger numbers onboard the fleet's ships. Cargo volumes decline.
Houthi militias announce cessation of attacks on ships in the Red Sea
Riyadh
Letter from the Chief of Staff to the Hamas Qassam Brigades
In the third quarter, traffic in the port of Venice decreased by -2.2%
Venice
Miscellaneous cargo is increasing. Bulk cargo is decreasing.
Fincantieri to build ultra-luxury cruise ship for Regent Seven Seas Cruises
Trieste
Order from NCLH worth between 500 million and 1 billion euros
Today Washington and Beijing suspended their mutual measures against ships
Beijing/Washington
Application of additional taxes postponed by one year
The Suez Canal was crossed by the largest container ship in the last two years
Ismailia
The transit of the "CMA CGM Benjamin Franklin" on Saturday
EU shipping emissions hit record levels, T&E reports
Brussels
The association reiterates its proposal to extend the ETS to smaller vessels
In September, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna increased by +18.3%
Ravenna
In the third quarter of 2025, growth was +10.6%. A +58% increase in cruises is expected in 2026.
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of the Southern Adriatic system decreased by -7%
Sea-Intelligence: Marked deterioration in the westbound transatlantic shipping market
Singapore
Last year, 13 seafarers died in accidents involving EU vessels.
Luxembourg
Nine deaths occurred on board fishing vessels
The European Parliament and the Council have reached an agreement on the calculation of greenhouse gas emissions from transport.
Brussels
Incentives are foreseen for small and medium-sized enterprises
The English port of Shoreham has won the ESPO Award for Social Integration of Ports.
Brussels/Rome
Assoporti received a special mention for its project on gender inequalities.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
In the third quarter, the Ocean division of the Maersk group recorded a decrease in revenues of -17.4%.
Copenhagen
Container ship volumes increased by 7.0%. The Danish company highlights the benefits of the VSA Gemini Cooperation.
The Chamber of Deputies has approved the final text of the proposed law on interports
Rome
Applause from the United Interports Union
ECSA and T&E welcome the STIP plan presented by the European Commission
Brussels
CER applauds measures to accelerate the development of high-speed rail
Only one proposal admitted to the competition for the construction of mooring points outside the protected waters of the Venice lagoon
Venice
It will now have to be developed by the proposing entity
The European Commission presents the plan to ensure the sustainability of maritime and air transport by guaranteeing the production of the necessary alternative fuels
Brussels
The one to accelerate the development of high-speed rail is also ready
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal grew by +2.5%
Cairo/Ismailia
10.6% increase in transits in September
The first freight train opens the new Austrian Koralm railway line.
Villach
The infrastructure is part of the European Baltic-Adriatic Corridor
Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.
Antwerp
Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan
Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.
Olten
He will take over from Sven Flore
In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%
Ravenna
A rise of +14.5% is expected in November
The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.
Genoa
Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.
Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor
Brussels
Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected
The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030
Barcelona
Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.
Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector
Trieste
They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units
Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.
Genoa
The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities
In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal
Parma
Over 800 trains moved
The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.
Vicenza
A bid equal to the starting price was submitted
PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic
Genoa
Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK
Brussels
European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International
Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant
Genoa
Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found
Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority
Trieste
He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa
Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto
Taranto
This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.
Livorno
Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria
The tender for the railway shunting service in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure has been published.
Genoa
The concession duration is set at 60 months
In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%
Luxembourg
The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian
GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011
Athens
Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future
RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper
Vienna
The train service to Tuzla is weekly.
The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.
Rome
The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.
Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group
Naples
The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs
GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.
Genoa
By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters
The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.
Marseille
Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal
Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.
Rome/Genoa
The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.
Rome
The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica
Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year
Savona
Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets
In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%
Anjra
118 million tons of cargo moved
Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.
Rome
Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.
Rome
Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
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National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.
Genoa
D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet
Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.
Genoa
Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police
Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates
Trieste
Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.
Livorno
The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years
Genoa
During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.
Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.
Naples/Parma
Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge
Hamburg
The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.
European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard
Trieste
Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.
The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today
Amsterdam
The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.
AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.
Cairo/Abu Dhabi
Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased
Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry
Vado Ligure
It will be renamed "Mega Serena"
In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%
Milan
Traffic increased by +3.4%
Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.
Thessaloniki
The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months
A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.
Trapani
BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.
Bern
The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.
Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.
The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.
Athens
Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic
The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.
Rome
Applications must be submitted by December 17th
US cruise group Viking reports strong quarterly performance growth
Los Angeles
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 514.0 million dollars (+35.4%)
Guido Pietro Bertolone is the new president of Fedit
Rome
He takes over from Giuseppe Cela, outgoing president and currently head of Fedit Servizi
Latrofa (AdSP Lazio): the ZLS will make our ports even more attractive for investors, logistics operators, and businesses.
Civitavecchia
The tool - he highlighted - can lead to a qualitative leap in terms of logistical and industrial competitiveness
Container traffic continued to decline at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach in October
Los Angeles/Long Beach
Cordero: Consumers will likely see price escalation in the coming months
Pasquale Legora de Feo has been confirmed as president of Uniport
Rome
New Technical Commission for "Cruises and Passengers" established
The expansion of the Suez Canal Container Terminal was inaugurated on Sunday.
Port Said
Capacity increase of 2.2 million TEUs per year
Katoen Natie to acquire 80% of French firm Bils-Deroo Solutions
Luxembourg
The logistics company has nearly 1,500 employees
Danaos Corporation closed the third quarter with a net profit of $130.6 million (+6.2%)
Athens
Revenues up 1.8%
In the first nine months of 2025, Circle's production value increased by +80%
Milan
As of September 30, the value of the group's multi-year backlog had grown by +66%.
APM Terminals to build and operate Laldia Container Terminal at Chittagong Port
Dhaka/The Hague
30-year concession contract signed
MPCC orders four new 4,500 TEU containerships from China
Oslo
The contract unit price is $58 million.
In October, the port of Singapore handled 31.2 million tonnes of containerized cargo (+1.0%).
Singapore/Hong Kong
In the port of Hong Kong, traffic amounted to 1.1 million TEUs (-6.9%)
DHL Group revenues decreased by 2.3% in the third quarter
Bonn
Net profit was 888 million euros (+9.5%)
Fincantieri and KAYO sign agreement for the construction and maintenance of military vessels in Albania.
Trieste
CMA Terminals (CMA CGM Group) to acquire 20% of Container Terminal Hamburg
Marseille/Hamburg
Agreement with the German Eurogate
The Municipality of Civitavecchia denounces that the Fiumicino cruise port project undermines the foundations of the law on ports
Rome/Civitavecchia/London
The project - Cruise Terminals International underlines - will be a pillar of the sustainable development of Fiumicino
Over 175 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Gioia Tauro.
Reggio Calabria/Cagliari
Over 8,500 counterfeit items intercepted at Cagliari's Porto Canale
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly revenue again
Athens
Youroukos emphasizes the solidity and excellent prospects of the small and medium-sized containership market
In the third quarter, Montenegro's ports handled 675 thousand tons of goods (+4.1%)
Podgorica
80.0% growth in cargoes to Italy
Svitzer acquires 66.6% of Norwegian towing company Buksér og Berging
Copenhagen
It has a fleet of approximately 35 tugboats and 25 pilot boats
The keel-laying ceremony for the new oceanographic vessel Arcadia took place in Piombino.
Piombino
Construction entrusted to T. Mariotti
The Management Committee of the Central Adriatic Port Authority has approved the 2026 budget forecast.
Ancona
An administrative surplus of 32.2 million is expected
Cruise passenger traffic at GPH terminals stable in the summer quarter
Istanbul
1,503 stopovers were recorded (+9.6%) for a total of 4.66 million passengers (+0.8%)
The UNIPORT public meeting will be held in Rome on November 19th.
Rome
Among the topics at the centre of the meeting was the port system reform project.
Ocean Network Express establishes its own shipping agency in Greece
Singapore
It will take over the activities of the ENA Shipping Agency
Regional Container Lines orders two new 14,000 TEU containerships from KSOE
Bangkok/Seongnam
MSC includes calls at Bremerhaven, Limassol and Beirut in the Levante Express service
Geneva
The line connects Northern Europe with the Mediterranean
AD Ports to acquire 20% stake in Latakia International Container Terminal
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the CMA CGM shipping group
The Eastern Liguria Port Authority approves the 2026 budget and three-year plan.
La Spezia
The decree has been signed to begin construction on the new high-voltage electricity grid in the port of La Spezia.
A new SDC Customs Service Containers warehouse has opened in Porto Marghera.
Venice
It will be used for the storage and movement of goods at room temperature
Moby is selling five ferries at a starting price of €229.9 million.
Vicenza
Sale and lease-back agreement expected for two of the vessels
d'Amico International Shipping's quarterly financial results decline
Luxembourg
Mottola Crossbow: The fundamentals of the tanker industry remain solid.
ICTSI posts record quarterly financial and operating performance
Manila
In the period July-September, container traffic in the group's terminals grew by +12.3%
Denmark's DFDS to cut 400 jobs
Copenhagen
The group is looking for a new CEO. Record revenues were recorded in the July-September quarter.
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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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
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MEETINGS
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
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PRESS REVIEW
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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CEVA Logistics has completed the acquisition of Turkey's Borusan Logistics.
Marseille
Operation worth 383 million dollars
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
The company will take delivery of them starting from 2026
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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