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BRIEFS

March 17, 2011

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*Shipping News* Northrop Grumman gets green light to spin off shipyards Northrop Grumman's board approved the spin-off of its struggling shipyards to stockholders after making changes to ease Navy concerns about the deal, Pentagon and industry officials said on Tuesday. Baltic index dips for second straight day The Baltic Exchange's main sea freight index, which tracks rates to ship dry commodities, fell for a second day on Tuesday in slower activity with the market still assessing Japan's earthquake. Cruise lines set for steady growth in 2011 Despite rising fuel costs and more stringent environmental regulations, the cruise industry expects modest growth in 2011 as eight new large ships debut and consumers continue to shake off the effects of a recession, industry executives said on Tuesday. James Fisher may sell some of its marine vessels

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HK down 2.4pc in February to 1.4 million TEU, Singapore down 1.7pc AADA increases bunker surcharge to US$575/TEU, $1,150/FEU Israelis arrest CMA-CGM chartered ship carrying 'Gaza-bound' arms Unmoved by US calls, Cosco signs locomotive export deal with Iran Liaoning port container volume up 21.8 per cent in January Evergreen to start butterfly loop to Thailand, Indonesia from Malaysia Value of express parcels worldwide increases 7pc CEVA signs Mercedes-Benz Italian spare parts deal Maersk Line extends SOx emission reduction programme to NZ ports Chinese New Year shrinks HK airport's AAT February tonnage Maximus Air Cargo eyes Africa for perishables Iberia to up volume with new US$140 million Madrid cargo terminal Chile's LAN Airlines, Brazil's TAM to merge through acquisition

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Duty levy may spoil tonnage acquisition plans of Indian shipowners MoD expresses concern on piracy close to western seaboard Tyre exports climb by 17.5 pc in April-Sept. 2010 Dhamra port to be thrown open in April Maharashtra to invest Rs 827 cr. in port development Transmode-represented vessel calls Adani West Terminal on maiden voyage 3.64 pc jump in Railways freight haulage BCHAA commences 3rd batch of Proficiency in Custom Clearance course Railways' 11-month freight revenue up by 7.76 pc Africa seen as logical place for Indian firms to set shop Govt to permit exports of balance cotton yarn quota India-EU free trade treaty parleys on track: Sharma Overseas investors will have to comply with money laundering rules RBI payment directive hindering exports to Iran: Fieo Sugar exports held up due to Ministries' bickering

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MARCH 16, 2011
South Africa: logistics costs decreasing South Africa's consistently high total cost of logistics decreased by just 1.2% between 2008 and 2009, from 14.7% to 13.5% of gross domestic product (GDP). Within a recessionary co... India: a bridge to relieve congestion «The Times of India» has reported that the city of Chandigarh (Punjab/Haryana states) has decided to construct a flyover near the railway station. The bridge will connect the road ... Cathay Pacific expands long-haul fleet after jump in sales and earnings The Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Group reported a proportionate profit of HKD 14.048 billion (EUR 1.36 billion) in 2010 ' a record result compared to the HKD 4.694 billion (EUR 4... Incheon and Schiphol join hands in e-freight drive Amsterdam airport (Schiphol) and Incheon international airport in Seoul (South Korea) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU), in which the two major cargo gateways wi... Hong Kong Airlines plans massive fleet expansion Hong Kong Airlines intends to expand its fleet by purchasing 38 Boeing airplanes, including six B777 freighters. Boeing's family of technologically advanced, long-haul airplan... Israel Railways orders 29 locomotives from Vossloh Espa'a Vossloh España's strategy of expanding international business is bearing fruit as the company is to supply Israel Railways (ISR) with 29 locomotives. The units will be fully assemb... USA: winter weather affects traffic but intermodal volume grow s The Association of American Railroads (AAR) reported that monthly carloads in February 2011 increased to 1,135,396 carloads, 4.2 % more than in the same month last year. Accor... Fuel costs and strong Swiss franc driving up transport prices The high cost of diesel fuel and the strong Swiss franc are having a negative effect on transport prices in Switzerland. The Swiss commercial vehicle association Astag assumes that... Embargo for new airfreight shipments bound for Tokyo Kintetsu World Express (D) GmbH advises its customers that it cannot accept any new airfreight shipments for Tokyo (Narita airport), due to the recent disasters in Japan. Damage ha... GLS building second computer centre in Europe GLS is investing around EUR 4 million in even more data security. The pan-European parcel service provider is now building another European computer centre near Frankfurt (Germany)... Rudolph Hellmann Automotive opens new distribution centre for Ford The joint venture Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive will operate a new parts distribution centre at the Ford Motor Company's location in Dubai (United Arab Emirates). The goal is t... Lufthansa Cargo appoints new area managers The German air transport service provider Lufthansa Cargo has appointed new area managers for Germany and the Europe/Africa region. J. Florian Pfaff, currently Lufthansa Cargo vice... Arkas and Tarros to become partners The Turkish Arkas Group and the Italian shipping company Tarros, which have been collaborating for more than 30 years, have now founded a joint company called Tarros Deni... CMA CGM goes into action to help Japan The French shipping group CMA CGM Group has set up an emergency and communication response team that is closely monitoring the situation in Japan. Close contact is being kept ... MOL vessels: post-quake situation The Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines Ltd (MOL) is still gathering data about its vessels that may have been affected by the recent earthquake off the Tohoku district's... Operations in Tokyo and southern ports more or less back to normal Operations in Tokyo and Japan's southern ports have more or less resumed again. Tokyo and all ports south of the Japanese capital are back in operation, although delays will occur ...

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MARCH 16, 2011
Study shows that drilling in Gulf means jobs in Chicago Princess Cruises starts construction of Royal Princess Topaz Energy and Marine plans $500 million London IPO Bourbon reports increased annual revenues More barges joined U.S. inland fleet in 2010

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MARCH 16, 2011
Bellingham Port Commission Oks funds for small city projects Portland Airport has parking deal for travelers during Spring Break Boeing earmarks millions for Japan earthquake relief Crowley taps Frank Larkin as liner services/logistics VP BNSF informs customers of carbon footprint savings

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MARCH 16, 2011
Uncertain times ahead Things seem to be getting back on track, but anyone proposing a major fleet expansion had better be wary Offshore intent Both Bourbon and Topaz are taking a gamble as they announce substantial investment plans Libya turmoil continues to put pressure on shipping shares Investors play waiting game despite gains in freight rates for smaller tankers New CSAV chairman seeks investors for $1bn cash call Chilean carrier eyes new investors as Juan Alvarez takes over as chairman Baltic Dry Index continues downward slide Average time charter rates for capesizes fall to week-low, made worse by Japan crisis Libyan rebels attack GNMTC tanker Company says terrorist linked to political uprising in Libya intercepts Anwaar Afriqya Salvors see 44% fall in recovered pollutants ISU reports huge reduction in amount of marine pollutants salved in 2010 Topaz listing set to create offshore giant Planned $500m flotation will enable company to boost fleet to 150 vessels Bourbon's posts net financial loss of €38m in second half 2010 Despite 'challenging conditions' in 2010 says outlook is positive Beluga woes deepen as chartering arm files for insolvency Move comes after financiers withdraw vessels on charter to troubled heavylift operator Japan marine premiums rise inevitable in wake of tsunami Impetus for a premium rate hike will be unavoidable Tanker owner held liable for breach of oil major approvals Charterers seek $2.5m from Rowan owners Transeuropa and LD Lines end alliance Ends commercial collaboration on Ramsgate-Ostend route Offshore support vessel sector set to boom Ice-class fleet to see strong growth as $7bn is pumped into Arctic oil and gas projects Marine underwriters look for market share over profit High levels of latent capacity in the marine insurance market are causing underwriters to write for market share as opposed to profit Insurance sector begins to count costs The insurance sector is beginning to count the costs of the tsunami on Japan Trust Ports need to be accountable Labour MP Nick Brown makes the case for a combination of private ownership and good corporate citizenship for UK Trust Ports Ferry operators want rewards for early adopters Industry needs incentives to meet the 2015 ECA deadline European ro-ro fleet grows in face of global competition Ro-ro owners have fought to stay in business with economies of scale, and route innovation Fleet flexibility behind DFDS success Large ships, multiple routes and slow steaming are ingredients for the future Los Angeles sees 6% rise in February volumes Handles total throughput of 554,912 teu, higher than 458,000 teu at Long Beach Torm plays down Fredriksen stake talk Dismisses reports Frontline boss has taken 5% share in Copenhagen-listed tanker operator McQuilling sets up Athens subsidiary To provide broking services in the speciality smaller tanker sector Japan naphtha fixtures fail as crackers shut Earthquake impact is felt in tanker markets as force majeure kicks in Japan's duress could be fillip for dry bulk fleet More low-sulphur fuels and thermal coal will need to be imported to plug the energy gap Panamax sale boosts Hellenic Carriers' profit Greek bulk carrier owner Hellenic Breeze posts net income of $27.5m in 2010 New terminal at Cai Mep is latest in string for southern Vietnam Hanjin Shipping, MOL, Wanhai and local partner in official launch of 1.1m teu terminal Panamax under construction at Cosco Dalian cancelled Unnamed owner to pay compensation to Chinese shipyard Keppel FELS wins jackup rig contract worth $210m Order brings Keppel Offshore & Marine's total orders in first quarter to $3.5bn

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MARCH 16, 2011
French seafarer strike set FRANCE'S CGT seafarers' union has called on its members to stage a national 24-hour strike tomorrow LA imports continue rise CONTAINER volumes at Long Beach and Los Angeles rose significantly last month, with most of the growth related to imports Owners embrace Eksportfinans ship funding NORWAY'S credit agency Eksportfinans told Fairplay today that owners are turning to it as an alternative funding source for buying new vessels TWICs go electronic TERMINAL operators in the US can now use electronic readers to verify terminal access for seafarers instead of manually checking TWIC cards Searchers seek SAL mariner SHIPS and helicopters were searching today for a seafarer overboard from a German heavy-lift vessel in the North Sea Tanker seized in Libya ANWAAR Afriqya, a Libyan-registered product tanker believed to be carrying 23,800 tonnes of fuel, has been hijacked by rebels, according to the government-run company that owns the ship VLCC order drop seen VLCC newbuilding orders are likely to fall this year, after a sharp increase in 2010, because of persistently weak freight markets, BIMCO shipping analyst Peter Sand said today Lakes dredging cuts assailed GREAT Lakes shipping attacked today an Obama administration plan to slash next year's US dredging budget for the waterway system by nearly one-third Topaz IPO to target $500M TOPAZ Energy & Marine, the Dubai international oilfield services group, said today it plans to go public on the London Stock Exchange in an IPO with a target of about $500M Covenant fears pummel TBS SHARES in NASDAQ-listed TBS International plunged 19% yesterday following a conference call commentary on covenant issues Israel: missiles smuggled MISSILES, mortar rounds and bullets were found in containers on the box ship Victoria, Israel's military said today Ice-class rates firm SPOT RATES for ice-class Aframaxes could remain high well into April because of thick Baltic ice, while the product tanker sector should benefit from Japan's crisis, brokers said today Beware ransoms with strings attached SHIPOWNERS could be liable for pirate ransoms that later end up in the hands of terrorists, according to the US State Department Asian shipping shares rise ASIAN stocks seem to have recovered today, after the three-day selloff that followed Japan's quake crisis Hellenic eyes more bulker tonnage HELLENIC Carriers has signalled its intention to acquire modern bulker tonnage.

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MARCH 16, 2011
JOC's Tirschwell on TPM Long Beach Highlights (Video) Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global Trade/The Journal of Commerce, shares the highlights of this year's... Japan's Woes to Hit Containerized Auto Shipments to US Ongoing factory production and shipping problems in Japan from last week's earthquake and tsunami will hit containerized automobile parts shipments... BTT President on HOS Rules, Intermodal Expansion Plans (Video) Hans Stig Moller, president of Bridge Terminal Transport, discusses the effects that the new Hours of Service for truckers and... Closing Remarks on TPM Long Beach (Video) Paul Page, editorial director for The Journal of Commerce, and Peter Tirschwell, senior vice president of strategy for UBM Global... Seized CMA CGM Ship Due for Release CMA CGM said a containership stormed by Israeli commandos on March 15 and searched for weapons was the "victim" of... Lufthansa Buying 777 Freighters Lufthansa Cargo, in the midst of a strong revival in freight business, will add five 777 freighters to its fleet,... UPS Names Wicker First Chief Sustainability Officer Package delivery giant UPS is elevating the role of environmental sustainability within its operations by creating the post of chief... New Mexico Moves to Spur UP Intermodal Hub New Mexico's legislature could be poised to exempt Union Pacific Railroad from a locomotive sales tax, to entice UP to... eModal Adds Chassis Control to System Online logistics software provider eModal added a chassis control functionality to its intermodal logistics community system. The product provides real-time... Great Lakes Operators See Dredging Emergency Great Lakes ports and vessel operators are declaring a state of emergency in protest of proposed cutbacks in maintenance dredging... US Railroads Post Safest Year on Record U.S. freight rail lines in 2010 completed their safest year on record by several measures, said the Association of American... Lawmakers Introduce Water Resource Reforms Lawmakers introduced legislation this week to reform the funding of water resource projects. The measure, introduced by Sen.... Home Construction Drops to Two-Year Low Home construction, a key driver of freight transportation demand, plunged last month to its lowest level since April 2009 and... Beluga Files for Bankruptcy -- This story originally appeared on the Web site of JOC's sister publication Breakbulk.com. Beluga Chartering, a core part... Italy Investigates Mafia Links to TNT Express TNT Global Express confirmed reports its Italian parcel delivery unit has been targeted by a mafia organization. The Dutch... Japanese Battery Makers Close Plants The world supply of lithium-ion batteries for chips and power-supply capacitors may be the worst-hit technology industries following last week's... Japan Supply Disruptions Will Hit China Supply chain disruptions from Japan's earthquake could force Chinese firms to delay imports of key components, especially for digital products,... Court Backs STB, Suburbs against Canadian National A U.S. appeals court backed the authority of the Surface Transportation Board to impose special mitigating conditions in December 2008... Drewry Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Falls Trans-Pacific spot rates fell 4.9 percent in the week ended March 14, dropping to $1,693 per 40-foot equivalent unit of... Airlines Pull Tokyo Flights, Express Carriers Restore Operations FedEx Express is restoring its flights to Tokyo and other parcel carriers are resuming delivery operations across most of Japan... Japan's Shipyards Remain Intact After Quake Japan's major shipyards escaped the full impact of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that struck the northeastern coast of... New Vietnam Terminal Opens Three Asian container lines formally opened a container terminal Wednesday in Cai Mep, the port that serves Vietnam's industrial heartland. ...

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MARCH 16, 2011
Pirates release bulker - but what of the 29 other merchant ships? CMA CGM ship seized by Israel CSAV consolidates its position LA/LB's Feb volumes slip compared to first month Bahrain battle ground

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MARCH 16, 2011
Beluga in bankruptcy filing Core division of Bremen-based heavylift giant seeks insolvency protection as prosecutor's office kicks off criminal probe. CMA CGM hits back French containership giant blames "false cargo declarations" and pleads its innocence following Israeli drama. Ship grounds in port Irish-owned vessel ran hard aground at the Port of Tyne early this morning. Ferries to cross great divide? Two US owners vying to run first regular passengership service to Cuba. Recovery story lengthens Norwegian finance house says products tanker rates will not fully recover until 2013. Fund in second sell down Fine Capital sells of Hornbeck shares worth around $8m as it cuts its holding for the second time in 2011. Israel releases seized ship Peter Dohle says vessel caught up in weapons drama will leave port in one hour after three containers were removed. Farstad bags $57m deals Statoil, Esso and Apache amongst charterers to sign up for seven of Norwegian offshore owner's ships. No takers for Khalijia 3 Auction of bulker involved in serious Mumbai collision postponed as buyers stay away. K Line aids rescue effort Japanese owner joins rivals in donating cash to help huge tsunami rescue mission. Bulker hit by fire Blaze on Japan-owned Lake Arafura brought under control in New Zealand. Drillship damage emerges Chikyu lost propulsion pod as it fled port of Hachinohe when earthquake struck Japan. Big John buys into Torm Norwegian magnate picks up near 5% share of Danish tanker owner, setting its shares alight. Italy relents on Mistral Express Comanav ferry carrying Moroccans fleeing Libya allowed into Sicily after earlier refusal. Keppel wins JDC jack-up Singapore yard continues on order roll with twelfth rig order in the first quarter of 2011 worth SGD4.5bn.

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MARCH 16, 2011
Crowley appoints Larkin VP sales Crowley Maritime Corp. has appointed Frank Larkin as vice president of sales and customer care for its liner services and logistics groups. Based in Jacksonville, Fla., Larkin will report to Steve Collar, senior vice president and general manager f... More relief help from Japanese lines NYK Line said Wednesday it has offered the Japanese government the use of a module carrier as an offshore platform for helicopters to be used to provide relief supplies to the quake-stricken area. TheYamatai,operated by NYK-Hinode Line Ltd., an NYK... Law firms scrutinize Kirby, K-Sea deal At least a dozen law firms have said they are investigating Kirby Corp.'s proposed acquisition of K-Sea Transportation Partners, announced over the weekend. The law firm of Bernstein Liebhard LLP said its investigation "is focused on the potential ... COSCO assesses Tianjin/Taiwan weather fee COSCO Container Lines said this week it will assess an "emergency weather surcharge" of 600 RMB ($92) per TEU for all shipments from Tianjin to Taiwan from March 20. Also, COSCO said it is raising bunker surcharge rates from China to Korea to $160 ... MSC to raise Far East/Australia rates Liner carrier Mediterranean Shipping Co. said this week it will raise rates on the trade from the Far East to Australia beginning April 15. The $250-per-TEU increase applies to all shipments from China, Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong to Australia. MSC... Japan catastrophe could impact bulk shipping London-based broker Freight Investor Services said Tuesday the unfolding catastrophe in Japan could have a significant effect on the dry bulk shipping market. "In the short term, shipping has been disrupted with 13 ports reported byReutersto have c... Israeli forces seize CMA CGM vessel The Victoria was intercepted on Tuesday and found to be carrying 50 tons of weaponry bound for the Gaza Strip. A CMA CGM chartered containership was intercepted by the Israeli navy Tuesday in the Mediterranean after Israel's government suspected th... TBS reports bigger loss as rates fall TBS International said it had a net loss of $245 million in 2010, compared to a loss of $67 million in 2009. The operator of bulkers and tweendeck ships said $217 million of the loss came in the fourth quarter. It reported revenue of $412 million i... State Department seeks tougher anti-piracy policies The killing of four U.S. citizens onboard their hijacked private sailboat by Somali pirates late last month has prompted the U.S. State Department to undertake an intensive internal review of the government's counter-piracy strategy. Testifying at... Recalibrated strategy

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MARCH 16, 2011
Mols-Linien to close service and change CEO Mols-Linien A/S will close the ro-pax ferry service between Århus and Kalundborg as soon as possible, pending a sale of the two units. Furthermore the company will John Fredriksen buys Torm shares Norwegian shipowner John Fredriksen, Frontline Group, is presently buying shares in the Danish Steamship Company Torm. The price on the shares has fallen dramatically over the last couple of years

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MARCH 16, 2011
Fujairah market softens Deliveries were available up to and including March 30 in Durban. Bunker prices fall across Europe LS fuel oil premiums continue to be high in Rotterdam. Crude rises on back of Japanese quake updates Prices displayed signs of uncertainty as Fukushima Dai-Ichi nuclear power plant risked provoking a 'major disaster.' Fujairah official gives new figure for bunker sales Latest estimate almost double previous unofficial figures. South Korean refiners to send fuel oil to Japan Japanese fishery association asks for supplies of marine fuel. 'Substantive demand' for higher sulphur fuels beyond 2025 Study predicts 'significant take-up of scrubbing' and a degree of non-compliance with tighter sulphur limits. Asian bunker prices down mid-week 'Mixed' demand in Asia's key bunkering hubs, according to traders. KPI Bridge Oil appoints new staff Fion Chia has extensive admin and secretarial experience from various trading companies. WFS picks commodity management software To support trading, scheduling, counterparty credit risk and regulatory risk for WFS's global fuel marketing operations. Taxes 'biggest hurdle' for India bunkering industry India's bunkering sector will see increasing 'opportunities and pressures'. Socar to open Fujairah terminal earlier than schedule Phase one of Socar Aurora Fujairah Terminal to commence operations by the end of 2011, earlier than mid-2012 target. Singapore targets locals for work on bunker tankers Graduates of an MPA programme to take on senior positions onboard local bunker tankers. Sinopec Zhoushan to 'catch up' with Chimbusco in five years Sinopec Zhoushan targets 2 million mt of bunker sales in 2011.

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PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%

La Spezia

In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini

Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)

PORTS

The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic

Ljubljana

In June the decline was -18.9%

PORTS

Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance

Dubai

PORTS

Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.

Hong Kong

Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.

Hamburg

Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)

SHIPPING

HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter

Seoul

Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income

SHIPPING

Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.

Taipei

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

SHIPPING

Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market

Copenhagen/Hamburg

The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation

PORTS

Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter

Genoa

Passenger numbers drop at both ports

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.

Keelung

Revenues stable in the first half of 2026

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen

Southampton

A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter

SHIPPING

The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez

Basel

Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University

SHIPYARDS

The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June

Panama/Balboa

The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.

CRUISES

Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force

Monaco/Miami

Delivery is scheduled for 2034

ACCIDENTS

More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area

Southampton/Tehran

Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.

SHIPPING

Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

ACCIDENTS

Two ships attacked in the Red Sea

Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi

Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"

LOGISTICS

Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro

San Francisco

The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties

SHIPPING

In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance

Singapore

During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)

CRUISES

Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.

Istanbul

Gross operating margin up 22%

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%

Cairo

In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%

SHIPPING

In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)

Ankara

In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%

PORTS

A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.

Paris

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues

Rome

Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)

PORTS

The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.

Madrid

The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

CRUISES

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.

Miami

New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable

Trieste

Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%

Tirana

SHIPPING

The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company

Washington

Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter

Miami

New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026

SHIPPING

In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%

Marseille/New York/Los Angeles

United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed

PORTS

PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.

Rotterdam

PORTS

In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.

Trieste

In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.

Rome

Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.

SHIPYARDS

Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding

New Delhi

Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector

SHIPYARDS

Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission

Brussels/Washington

Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council

SHIPYARDS

Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding

Washington

The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.

ACCIDENTS

African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis

Addis Ababa

Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa

CRUISES

In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.

Genoa

"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.

Rotterdam

In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)

PORTS

In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)

Madrid

Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)

COMPETITION

The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.

Brussels

Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna

Bologna

Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.

Barcelona

The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

PORTS

In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).

Beijing

New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic

PORTS

Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.

Rome

At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.

LEGISLATION

The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.

Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam

ACCIDENTS

Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.

SHIPPING

ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.

Brussels

Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.

PORTS

ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.

Brussels

Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls

TRANSPORTATION

T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS

Brussels

The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector

SHIPPING

For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected

Brussels

TRANSPORTATION

EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.

Brussels

A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.

ACCIDENTS

Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/Tampa

US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system

Gioia Tauro

The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.

Antwerp

Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.

PORTS

COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records

Hong Kong

ACCIDENTS

US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.

Tampa

It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions

PORTS

In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased

Genoa

In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.

CRUISES

Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals

Istanbul

Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)

St. Petersburg

Record traffic in the second quarter

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

SHIPPING

Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection

Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam

Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman

SHIPPING

European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030

Brussels

Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.

Brussels

ACCIDENTS

Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.

Abu Dhabi/Tampa

US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports

SHIPPING

Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US

Washington/Portsmouth

Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads

SHIPPING

Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%

Port Klang

In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded

SHIPPING

In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%

Cairo

In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)

SHIPPING

OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet

Hong Kong

In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%

ACCIDENTS

Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman

Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa

Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.

SHIPPING

Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves

Copenhagen

In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.

PORTS

Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter

Hamburg

Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.

PORTS

The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.

Livorno

The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project

COMPANIES

Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.

Genoa

Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico

INDUSTRY

MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela

Sandefjord

Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit

Taipei

The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships

PORTS

In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%

Podgorica

Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%

SHIPPING

The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico

Naples

The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu

COMPANIES

In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)

Genoa

Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)

MOURNING

Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.

Rome

He passed away in Rome after a long illness.

PORTS

Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition

Brussels

It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports

PORTS

Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.

Ravenna

PORTS

Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina

Vibo Valentia

The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics

COMPANIES

Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services

Copenhagen

They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations

PORTS

In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)

Venice

Cruise passengers down by -15.3%

PORTS

In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%

Ravenna

In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%

LOGISTICS

DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK

Dubai

186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton

LOGISTICS

DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere

Bonn

Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues

Athens

Rising costs impact profits

PORTS

DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp

Dubai/Kallo

SHIPPING

GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday

Genoa

The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.

SHIPPING

Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.

Athens

The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.

ACCIDENTS

A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton/London

One crew member is reportedly missing.

PORTS

This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.

Messina

Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter

New York

In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport

Zagreb

The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.

PORTS

ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter

Manila

ACCIDENTS

Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf

Piraeus/Southampton

Damage to the engine room

SHIPPING

Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues

Helsinki

In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)

COMPANIES

Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report

Genoa

Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.

PORTS

Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Ancona

The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment

PORTS

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.

Genoa

Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system

PORTS

The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.

Gioia Tauro

It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros

EDUCATION

One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports

Livorno

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.

Rome

It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks

TRANSPORTATION

Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea

Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh

Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"

INFRASTRUCTURE

The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.

Bolzano

The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass

LOGISTICS

UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter

Atlanta

Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)

LOGISTICS

In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%

Wedge

Net profit down 8.3%

PORTS

Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.

Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia

Increase in containers at the Catalan port

COMPANIES

Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners

Trieste

The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment

PORTS

The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.

Cagliari

Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority

PORTS

ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.

Sao Paulo/Manila

They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
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	-	country
	-	geographical areas

INDUSTRY

Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase

Helsinki

The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%

PORTS

Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.

Rome

Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.

Schindellegi

Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment

ASSOCIATIONS

Assagenti's management team has been renewed.

Genoa

The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions

PORTS

DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port

Dubai

FREIGHT TERMINALS

VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed

Genoa

Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president

INDUSTRY

Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter

Helsinki

New orders value stable

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast

Milan

It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire

LOGISTICS

DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.

Hedehusene

Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.

ASSOCIATIONS

Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association

Genoa

International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra

SHIPPING

GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats

Riyadh

Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

EDUCATION

Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.

Trieste

The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter

Helsinki

Net turnover decreased by -2%

NEWS

Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure

Savona

Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships

Keelung

Contract valued at over $1.2 billion

ACCIDENTS

The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens

Odessa

Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa

ACCIDENTS

Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz

Southampton

The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire

SHIPPING

Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS

Rome

Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.

Rome

PORTS

MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines

Rome

The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.

CRUISES

In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%

Istanbul

In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%

PORTS

Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update

Genoa

PORTS

Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.

Genoa

INDUSTRY

ABB buys British Rotork

Zurich/London

The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.

PORTS

Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree

Ancona

The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.

Los Angeles

In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%

SEAFARERS

IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers

London

Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.

Hong Kong

An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June

PORTS

Italian Ports:

Ancona

Genoa

Ravenna

Augusta

Salerno

Bari

Savona

Leghorn

Taranto

Naples

Trapani

Carrara

Palermo

Trieste

Venice

Italian Interports: list

World Ports: map


DATABASE

		Shipowners		Shipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
		Forwarders		Ship Suppliers
		Shipping Agents		Truckers

MEETINGS

MEETINGS

The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.

Genoa

It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority

MEETINGS

The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.

Rome

Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past

(The Economic Times)

Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

PORTS

Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

Rome

Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers

PORTS

CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records

Hong Kong

In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)

PORTS

In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)

Singapore

Historic record for half-year bunker sales

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.

Long Beach

Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.

Rome

Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.

PORTS

Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities

Gioia Tauro

The expected duration of the contract is 60 days

PORTS

In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)

Ankara

Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.

Monfalcone

Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration

PORTS

NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas

Monk

It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.

LOGISTICS

European Logistics Observatory established

Brussels

The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.

INDUSTRY

Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks

Rome/Livorno

Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas

SHIPYARDS

Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard

Trieste

Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence

SHIPPING

Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth

Keelung/Taipei

Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo

Pescara

LOGISTICS

Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector

Milan

€28 million seized from four Milanese companies

JOBS

PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.

Genoa

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