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August 9, 2012

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MSC announces peak season, bunker surcharges to take effect September 1 CMA CGM accents reefers in rate hikes for August, September, October MSC Flaminia seeks port of refuge while salvors save what they can All quiet on the waterfront: East coast dock talks proceeding as hoped OOCL makes biggest US port crane buy ever - US$347 million - for LB terminal Hapag levies low-sulphur fuel surcharges as UN control zone imposed Chongqing-Xinjiang-Europe railway carries 3,088 TEU as of July DHL joins Chengdu in logistics study to find ways to cut congestion NY-NJ to pay ships US$4.8 million to pollute less and slow down Two NATO container trucks attacked in Pakistan en route to Afghanistan Cathay Pacific posts first half loss of US$121 million - worst since SARS PE firm buys Ansett Aviation Centre, picks ex-Qantas boss Jackson as head Swissport ground handler for Air China and trucker for Turkish at Schiphol

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Boxship lay-ups surge year-on-year Capt. P.V.K. Mohan to grace MALA 2012 as Chief Guest, Pankaj Kumar as Guest of Honour JBS Academys Custom clearance course in Gandhidham on Aug. 11 SCI takes delivery of AHTS vessel for offshore services segment Tips on preparation & attempting the exam under Regulation 8 of the CHALR 2004 EEPC to hold India Show in Czech Republic Export curbs on sugar, wheat in pipeline India to assist Lanka in setting up SEZ for auto components Round-the-clock Customs operations at select Major Ports, airports from August-end CCEA may notify new SEZ norms by August-end INR turns weak on increased dollar inflow

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AUGUST 8, 2012
GE to supply propulsion systems for 23 new LNG ships Canadian Shipowners Association has a new President Awards will raise student maritime science awareness Huntington Ingalls reports strong second quarter results GL to class innovative Fjellstrand wind farm support vessels Sembcorp Marine marches off with $4 billion drillship order Ingalls Shipbuilding cuts steel for LPD 27

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Port of Portland industrial park benefits from rail expansion project Panama Canal directors Ok restructured pricing system New cafe opens doors in Everett Waterfront Center Port of Tacoma budget report nets government finance group award NOL Group reports second quarter numbers

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Panamax boxship rates face pressure as lines finish fixing flurry Operators' rush to charter ahead of expected peak season is over Baltic clean-up promises good, clean summer fun Helsinki Commission oil-spill exercise aims to monitor and ensure the safety of Baltic Sea traffic Greece aims to introduce flag incentives Efforts made to retain Greek shipping earnings in Greece Average newbuilding VLCC sizes hit an all-time high Tankers delivered this year average 312,000 dwt as cargo sizes increase Slowing South Korean exports raise a red flag for shipping Warning signs as export-oriented nation sees overseas ship sales fall 58% Seaspan and Yangzijiang to reprice boxship options Exclusive: Agreement may be renegotiated for provisional 18-strong order, says Ren Supramax bulkers wrest cargoes from handysizes Larger ships can be chartered for nearly $4,000 per day less than smaller tonnage Laskaridis swoops for two panamax resales Purchase brings to 16 the number of bulkers in service or on order for the traditional reefer specialist Pacific box lines see rates boost Latest price recovery efforts paying off The unwanted product As ships switch to distillates, residual fuels will increasingly be unwanted by products, and in this may lie some salvation regarding costs Think outside the locks As the Panama Canal makes it easier for wider ships to pass through from 2014, Eukor orders larger vessels to coincide with that date Crumlin slams 'cynical and dismissive' Patrick Stevedores Plans to increase automation at Port Botany reopen old enmities Relatives of Albedo 15 plead for help to raise money for ransom Direct negotiations between families and Somali captors could set a precedent Titan aims to sell controlling stake to Guangdong Zhenrong Energy Deal requires Warburg Pincus to dismiss its liquidation suit Wilh. Wilhelmsen warns of a softening market Fleet expansion aims to improve company resilience and flexibility US box imports up 10.8% on last year July 2012 saw the highest volume of import teu in one month since August 2010 Sembcorp Marine secures five-drillship order from Sete Brasil Deepwater vessels will be on charter to Petrobras for 15 years APL scrapes back into the black First profit for liner arm of NOL since late 2010 Ezion profits rise 130% as it secures Australia LNG contracts Offshore service vessel operator lands deal to supply Curtis Island DVB increases loss provisions for second half But Lunde stresses underlying stability of bank's ship finance activity Aberdeen rides oil and gas upturn Scottish port upgrades to meet growing demand from service vessels Yangzijiang absorbs six cancelled bulkers Singapore-listed yard reports 9% drop in second-quarter net profits Long Beach cleans up its act Port trumpets 75% drop in airborne diesel pollution Safe Bulkers in no rush to order Hajioannou expects further squeeze on shipbuilding prices Courage rejoins cape market with purchase of China Act Vessel bought from China Partners for $6.6m Transatlantic restructures but still loses money Swedish firm is still struggling as it splits into two core businesses Expeditors sees mixed fortunes in results Ocean freight yields fall but maritime container revenue rises 7% in second quarter Excelerate plans up to eight FSRUs to meet LNG demand US player returns to DSME as it expands its global capacity Low dry bulk rates send Eagle Bulk spinning to huge loss Sophocles Zoullas admits "ongoing instability", but says company is now aligned for eventual recovery

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AUGUST 8, 2012
DoE prodded on LNG LAWMAKERS are urging the White House to expedite LNG export permits before competition from Canada and Australia for international customers beats the US to the punch Independent Mauritius port inquiry ordered MAURITIUS has reportedly decided to order an independent government inquiry into allegations of corruption at the Mauritius Ports Authority DVB's profits rise 16% GERMAN shipping and transport lender DVB Bank reported a 16% rise in net earnings for the first half of this year Wilhelmsen profits jump OSLO'S listed car carrier and logistics unit of the Wilh. Wilhelmsen Holding group, Wilh. Wilhelmsen, has posted a strong rise in 2Q12 net profits Chiquita accelerates ship shift BANANA shipper Chiquita has announced a major business restructuring that includes allowing more of its leased ships to roll off charters Norden lawsuit alleges Bhatia 'shell game' DENMARK'S Norden has filed a US suit seeking $4M from India's Bhatia, accusing the group of failing to perform under terms of two COA Transatlantic sees better 2H12 after losses REDERI AB Transatlantic said today it expects restructuring to start showing better results near the end of 2012, following losses in both 2Q12 and 1H12 Ren expects Seaspan to seek ULCS discounts YANGZIJIANG Shipbuilding's boss Ren Yuanlin told Fairplay today Seaspan would exercise options for 18 ULCSs - but at a discount off the original orders Lessors dominate box purchases CONTAINER leasing companies are investing more in new boxes than are liners, whose lower profits have spoiled their investment appetite Bulker queues rise in China but fall in Oz VESSEL queues at Chinese drybulk ports are rising, but were reduced in Australian coal ports UK technical outage A TECHNICAL outage in the UK yesterday made it impossible to send several IHS Fairplay emails at the end of the working day Capesizes continue to push up in Australia PACIFIC Capesize rates are continuing to push up, as iron ore exports from Australia show no let-up VLCC rates nudge up VLCC owners have pushed up freight rates somewhat, with bunker prices surging by more than $20 over the week Rio sees GDP rise for China CHINA'S GDP growth rate, a key factor in drybulk shipping markets, is likely to accelerate out of its 2Q12 drop, Rio Tinto's CEO has predicted Newbuilding orders fall 66% NEWBUILDING orders plunged 66% year on year in July, as weak freight rates and scarce financing soured appetites for investments

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Prince Rupert Container Traffic Hits Monthly Record Container traffic at the Port of Prince Rupert hit a monthly high in July, as traffic rose 5.5 percent year-over-year... PIERS: Carriers' Load Factors Worsened in 2011 Container ship lines are still struggling to reduce a vessel supply-demand gap that worsened last year and undermined freight rates,... Diesel Emissions Drop at Port of Long Beach Diesel emissions at the Port of Long Beach dropped for the fifth consecutive year since the port's Clean Air Action... DVB Bank's Income Slips 5.5 Percent DVB Bank's pre-tax net income slipped 5.5 percent in the first half of 2012 from a year ago but the... US-Mexico Truck Trade Hit All-Time Record in May U.S. cross-border truck trade by value hit an all-time high in May, reflecting the steadlily increasing trade between the NAFTA... Quality Distribution Expands Fracking Business Bulk trucker Quality Distribution purchased the operating assets of Dunn's Tank Service and Nassau Disposal for $34.3 million, expanding its... Fraport Profit Tumbles 17.4 Percent Frankfurt airport operator Fraport AG's first half net profit slumped 17.4 percent from a year ago to 86.9 million euros... Panama Approves Proposed Toll Increases The government of Panama on Tuesday approved the two-stage toll increases proposed by the Panama Canal Authority. As originally... Trans-Pacific Spot Rate Sets Record High Average spot rates on the eastbound trans-Pacific increased for the second week in a row this week, jumping 17.5 percent,... Wilhelmsen Posts Record Operating Profit, Revenue Wilh. Wilhelmsen ASA booked record operating profit and revenue in the second quarter but the Norwegian roll on/roll shipping giant... APL Posts Narrow Liner Shipping Profit APL posted core earnings before interest and taxes of $7 million in the second quarter, the carrier's first profitable quarter... India to Launch 24-Hour Customs Service at Major Ports Indian government authorities on Wednesday announced plans to provide round-the-clock customs clearance services at the country's major seaports and airports....

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Cautious optimism prevails in container shipping The London 2012 Olympics have universally been lauded as a success - despite the doubts of many as to how the old capital would cope with the influx of an extra ... Con-way's Q2 results jump on back of 'disciplined operations' US freight transportation and logistics services company Con-way Inc. has reported solid Q2 12 results, with revenue, operating profit and net income all jumping ... Gulftainer services first ship in Recife Sharjah-based Gulftainer has handled its first ship at the multipurpose cargo terminal it operates in the port of Recife, Brazil, and according to its leading executive ... Study says WAFMAX ships will drive growth A recent study undertaken by Copenhagen Economics in collaboration with Maersk Line shows that the latter's WAFMAX-class ships that have been introduced to its ... APM T's Puerto Limon concession in the clear APM Terminals' near USD1 billion project to build and operate new container-handling facilities in Costa Rica's largest port, Puerto Limon, is back on track with ... Q2 'breakeven' for NOL Without one-off restructuring charges, Singapore's NOL Group would have been just shy of a net breakeven performance in the second three months of the year as lower ... Long Beach port's clean air slashes pollution for fifth year running Port of Long Beach clean air programmes slashed air pollution from port-related sources for the fifth year in a row - including a 75% reduction in airborne diesel ... Nigeria's Lekki FTZ on the boil Nigeria's Lekki Free Trade Zone (LFTZ) , which is being developed 65km east of the country's largest commercial city Lagos, and will eventually also feature ... SeaCube's earnings stay strong New York-listed SeaCube Container Leasing has posted a good set of results for its interim 2012 fiscal year which ended June 30, 2012. In doing so the specialist ...

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Hornbeck sheds Spartan Hornbeck Offshore Services of the US has offloaded one of its oldest ocean-going tugs, according to Marcon International. Uncertainty haunts CMA Investors and bond traders are growing increasingly concerned about the status of CMA CGM's financial restructuring. Chemoil selects CFO Chemoil Energy has found a new chief financial officer to replace Mats Berglund in a move backed by bunker specialist's biggest investor. TDW up on sales Global offshore titan Tidewater has posted another improved quarter as revenue improved across the board. NAT stirs divi debate Two of Wall Street's leading shipping analysts are divided on whether Nordic American Tankers can sustain its present dividend payout in a loss-making market. TransAtlantic stays red Rederi AB TransAtlantic's second quarter was blighted by one-off costs related to its financial restructuring and the bankruptcy of a client. NOL remains red in Q2 Neptune Orient Lines has seen its second quarter red ink more than double as its losing run continued. DESSC ponders spot exit John Fredriksen's Deep Sea Supply is evaluating its presence in the North Sea spot market which it described as "disappointing" in the second quarter. Barclays flags SGX switch Barclays Capital has thrown its weight behind Sembcorp Marine after a huge contract award from Pertobras. DVB ahead at half-time DVB Bank says it remains on track to match last year's profit after an improved first half showing. Dry growth at 'record' low Dry-cargo fleet growth slipped to a three-year low in July, DNB Markets says. WW wows again Wilh Wilhelmsen ASA has racked up another impressive quarterly performance with its figures again flying past analysts' estimates. Yangzijiang trims six Yangzijiang Shipbuilding says it has cancelled six kamsarmax newbuilding contracts with an unnamed Chinese shipowner. Profits down at YZJ Yangzijiang Shipbuilding has seen second quarter profits slide 9% on higher costs and fewer one-off gains. Rig deals boost Ezion Ezion Holdings has secured one firm contract and a letter of intent for work in the North Sea potentially worth almost $170m. Ezion Q2 profits double Ezion Holdings has reported a bumper second quarter with net profits jumping 130% on a year ago to $28.1m. NAT's answer to 'eco' Nordic American Tankers appears to have accelerated the pace of a programme designed to combat rising fuel costs. Silver lining in the flames A massive fire that prompted a partial shutdown California's third largest oil refinery Monday evening could become a positive catalyst for the product tanker market, according to Michael Webber of Wells Fargo Securities.

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AUGUST 8, 2012
SeaIntel: Corruption leads to hidden container tax Maritime analyst SeaIntel uses container delivery metrics from partner INTTRA and analysis from Transparency International to correlate on-time shipment delivery patterns with corruption levels Global container fleet grows 8.5% in 2011 Catapult inks Ecu-Line deal Panama Canal will increase tolls October 1 After postponing new canal transit fee announcement, Panama authority sets new toll structures for next two years to provide pricing stability, while also setting up different rate levels for 10 categories of ships Baltimore sets tonnage record in first half Accellos updates its warehouse management system APL turns 2Q profit, but 1H loss widens Landmark Global expands international parcel Grand and New World slow Asia-Med EUM CDC Software and Consona join under Aptean umbrella Wind turbine to put electricity into Walmart DC Retailer to build 20-story turbine to provide 15 to 20 percent of electricity needed at Northern California distribution center, another move by the company to meet its 100 percent renewable energy goal

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AUGUST 8, 2012
Supplier was 'completely prepared' for ECA Curoil has been 'steadily supplying' low sulphur fuel oil and gasoil. Distillate prices soften in Fujairah while IFO firms Product shortages in Suez. Prices continue to move up in major European ports Price climb continues into third, consecutive day. Chemoil appoints CFO New appointment seconded from Glencore since 2010. APL cuts fuel consumption and posts quarterly profit Container line used 7% less fuel than a year earlier, even as volumes rose 4%. Chemoil triples quarterly earnings Growth initiatives positive 'even in extremely competitive markets', says CEO. 'Rare' cargo offer from Qatar Tender is valid until August 16 to loading late September. Fuel oil inventories rise but bunker avails to tighten Singapore fuel oil stocks at five-week high. Mid week bunker prices continue firming at key Asian ports Supplies of bunker fuels 'mixed' at major Asian ports on Wednesday. Safe Bulkers eyes fuel-efficient bulkers Intends to build bulk carriers based on 'most recent design' to stay ahead of competition. GAC opens up shop in Hambantota Port's bunkering licence to start from October. Guidance on cold ironing standards published Document a result of a joint study conducted in 2011. NAT modifies tankers to combat rising bunker prices 'Sliding valves on main engines will allow vessels to safely slow steam whenever possible.'. New deal offers reprieve for Titan Energy trading firm set to become its controlling shareholder. 'Record' bunker costs prompt rates' raise Rates for reefer containers to rise from October 1. 'Breakthrough' engine oil 'cost effective' Shipowners 'do not want complexity', says Shell Marine Products General Manager.

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SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri is also focusing on alliances to develop its activities in the US

Washington

Collaboration agreement with American shipyards Fraser Shipyards and Donjon Marine

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, the Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane group recorded record revenues

Rome

The freight transport business unit also saw growth despite a reduction in volumes handled

NEWS

Iran assures Manila of safe transit of Philippine ships and seafarers through Hormuz

Manila

The Philippines imports most of its energy needs from the Middle East

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) invests in Melbourne's old fruit and vegetable market area

Melbourne

29-hectare container storage site near Australian port

JOBS

Vado Gateway staff strike confirmed for tomorrow

Genoa

Ferrari: Clarifying that part-time and fixed-term contracts are part of the National Collective Bargaining Agreement for Ports was not enough.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A project to improve the efficiency of rail services gets underway today in the Port of Rotterdam.

Rotterdam

Agreement promoted by the Port Authority and signed by six railway operators

SHIPPING

Three European tenders are underway for the awarding of public maritime transport services to Sardinia.

Rome

They are related to the routes Genoa-Porto Torres, Naples-Cagliari-Palermo and Civitavecchia-Arbatax-Cagliari

SEAFARERS

ICS and ITF meet with Gulf States to address the impact of the Hormuz crisis on seafarers

London/Genoa

PORTS

Natale Ditel is the new secretary general of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority.

Trieste

He will take office on April 13th.

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz region have resumed

Southampton

A fire broke out on an oil tanker hit by a shell. Two bombs fell into the sea near a container ship.

CRUISES

In 2025, the direct economic impact of cruises in the ports of Genoa and Savona was 346 million.

Genoa

Passenger spending was 157 million and airline spending was 189 million.

CUSTOMS

Agreement reached on new EU customs regime, including new taxes for e-commerce

Brussels

Mandatory use of the European Customs Data Hub from 1 March 2034

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenues for the December-February Quarter

Miami

During the period, ships hosted approximately 3.1 million passengers (-3.1%)

PORTS

Nearly half a billion dollars in public resources for US ports

Washington

The funds will be used to modernize port infrastructure and activities

PORTS

UNIPORT urges accelerated completion of works in the port of Naples

Rome

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the global containerized maritime services network remains stable

Geneva

The PLSCI index of the top seven Italian ports most connected to the network is growing

In the first two months of 2026, cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by +6.7%

Foreign traffic increased by 9.2%. Container traffic increased by 9.8%.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd's revenues decreased by 15.2% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Hamburg

Container traffic handled by the German company's fleet increased by +5.5%

CUSTOMS

The future European Union Customs Authority will be based in Lille, France.

Brussels

It is expected to employ around 250 people.

SHIPYARDS

The Romanian government is reportedly preparing to nationalize the Mangalia shipyard.

Bucharest

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reports record annual financial and commercial results.

Trieste

In 2025, revenues grew by +13.1% and the value of new orders increased by +32.4%

SHIPYARDS

Damen and other creditors have rejected the reorganization plan of the Romanian shipyard in Mangalia.

Mangalia

INFRASTRUCTURE

Federagenti: Strategic port construction is behind schedule everywhere.

Genoa

Pessina asks to know the "real time" of the progress of the infrastructure

FREIGHT TERMINALS

Metrans (HHLA Group) to acquire 50% of the Romanian intermodal terminal in Arad

Hamburg

The company will operate up to three trains per week between Budapest and Arad

TRADE

From May 1st, the EU-Mercosur agreement will be applied provisionally.

Brussels

Sefcovic: an important step in demonstrating our credibility as a major trading partner

SEAFARERS

German shipowners propose service on merchant ships as an alternative to military service

Hamburg

Kröger: A resilient nation needs not only soldiers, but also seafarers who ensure supplies.

PORTS

ICTSI and DP World sell their stakes in China's Yantai International Container Terminal

Manila

The company will become wholly owned by Yantai Port Holdings

CRUISES

Chinese group CSSC will build two more cruise ships for Adora Cruises

Shanghai

Option for a third vessel. The "Adora Flora City" launches today.

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -9.6%

Palermo

Cruise passengers down by -18.7%

SHIPPING

IMO Council resolves to establish a safe corridor in the Strait of Hormuz, but by "peaceful means and on a voluntary basis"

London

Dominguez: Concrete action is needed from all countries and stakeholders

SHIPPING

COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues fell by 12.2% in the last quarter of 2025.

Hong Kong

Containerized volumes transported by the fleet grew by +5.1%

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

TRADE

This year, the ongoing conflict in the Middle East could accentuate the expected slowdown in world trade.

Geneva

Economists at the World Trade Organization foresee two scenarios

PORTS

In 2025, CK Hutchison terminals handled a record 90.1 million containers (+3%)

Hong Kong

The president of the Chinese group confirms the difficulty of negotiations to sell a large part of the port portfolio to MSC and BlackRock

PORTS

Assiterminal expresses concern over the impact of the Middle East crisis on port terminal activity.

Genoa

Ferrari: the cruise sector also involved

ACCIDENTS

Two more ships were hit by shells in the Strait of Hormuz region

London/Southampton

Incidents near the coasts of the United Arab Emirates and Qatar

SHIPPING

MSC and Ga-Hyun Chung announce joint control of Sinokor

Athens/Nicosia

SHIPPING

Proposal to establish a safe maritime corridor to evacuate ships stranded in the Persian Gulf

London

It has been put forward by Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, Japan, Mexico, Panama and Singapore

SHIPPING

Dominguez calls on the IMO Council to conduct informal deliberations and define practical measures to resolve the Hormuz crisis.

London

From the statements presented, it is unlikely that anything more than declarations of principle will be made.

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

To respond to geopolitical shocks, shipping must have reliable operational data

London/Rotterdam

Lloyd's Register, OneOcean and PortXchange discuss digitalization and artificial intelligence in the sector

PORTS

China's COSCO Shipping Ports' profit and loss account weighs on rising operating costs.

Hong Kong

Revenue reached a record high of nearly $1.7 billion last year.

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Strait of Hormuz

Portsmouth

A bullet caused minor damage. The crew was unharmed.

PORTS

Sharp increase in transshipment containers in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

In February, overall freight traffic increased by +8.1%

LAW

PPC denounces that the Republic of Panama is delaying the arbitration at the ICC

Panama

The Chinese company continues to reiterate the illegality of the seizure of the Balboa and Cristóbal port terminals

PORTS

Alessandro Becce is the new Secretary General of the Sardinian Sea Port Authority.

Cagliari

Bagalà: EU ETS application for major and minor islands must be cancelled

SAFETY & SECURITY

Operation Aspides' mandate will not be extended to the Strait of Hormuz at this time.

Brussels

This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs, Kaja Kallas.

Greece and Italy reject the extension of Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz.

The ships of the two nations constitute the naval force of the European mission

TRUCKING

Freewheels: The government has broken its promise regarding fuel taxes.

Modena

Franchini: Continuing to treat road haulage like a tax cash machine is simply irresponsible.

SHIPPING

Pessina (Federagenti): Shipping will also overcome the Strait of Hormuz crisis.

Genoa

We hope - he specified - that we will soon move in the direction of a progressive normalization.

SEAFARERS

Israel's eastern Mediterranean coast has been designated a high-risk area for the safety of ships and crews.

London

Resolution of the International Bargaining Forum

SHIPPING

Evergreen Marine Corporation's revenues decreased by 26.0% in the fourth quarter of 2025.

Taipei

Quarterly net profit down 71.8%

PORTS

EU Commission and EIB support for investment projects in small and medium-sized ports

SHIPPING

In the second half of 2025, OOIL's revenues decreased by -20.0%

Hong Kong

Net profit down 67.9%

TRANSPORTATION

In transalpine freight transport through Switzerland, rail is losing further market share to road transport

Bern

Dramatic development - a report underlines - from the point of view of Swiss modal shift policies

INSTITUTIONS

An extraordinary IMO council will be held on 18 and 19 March to discuss the situation in the Middle East.

London

As of yesterday, the attacks on ships have resulted in the death of eight sailors and the wounding of ten, in addition to three missing.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

In 2025, combined road/rail traffic handled by Hupac grew by +4.3%

Noise

The need to extend the application of contributions to transalpine combined transport beyond 2030 was reaffirmed.

SHIPPING

Yang Ming to order six new 13,000 TEU dual-fuel LNG containerships

Keelung

The fourth quarter of 2025 was closed with a net profit down by -81.2%

SHIPPING

The resumption of shipping traffic through Suez does not appear to be affected by the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz

Cairo/Southampton/Washington/Genoa

While ships increased by 1.9% in January, growth in the canal has since been more sustained. War material seized in the port of Genoa.

ACCIDENTS

US prepares to attack Iranian ports

Tampa/Muscat

Centcom warns civilians to immediately avoid all port facilities. Drones over the port of Salalah.

PORTS

MSC to build container terminal at Snake Island Port in Lagos

Geneva

45-year concession agreement with Nigerdock

ACCIDENTS

Attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz resume

Southampton/Geneva

A container ship was damaged. A fire broke out on another vessel. UNCTAD raised alarm over the effects of the disruption to maritime traffic in the region.

ACCIDENTS

Three crew members of a bulk carrier stricken in the Strait of Hormuz are missing.

Bangkok

Twenty seafarers were disembarked in Oman

COMPANIES

ONE's stake in Poseidon (Seaspan Corporation) will rise to 48.9%

Singapore/Toronto

Investment worth $1.07 billion

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Grimaldi Euromed sign agreement to develop integrated sea-rail transport solutions.

Verona

SHIPPING

Confitarma requests the possible deployment of Italian Navy units to the Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz area.

Rome

Zanetti: A concrete sign of attention to protecting the country's strategic interests.

Scotland debates taxing cruise ships

Three fifths of those interviewed said they were in favour of granting local authorities the power to introduce a tax

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in German ports amounted to 284.4 million tonnes (+3.8%).

Wiesbaden

Imports increased by +5.3%

PORTS

In January, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure fell by -4.9%.

Genoa/Ravenna

A growth of +12.5% was recorded in the port of Ravenna

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

SHIPPING

In 2025, ZIM's revenues fell by -18.1%

Haifa

The decline was more pronounced in the fourth quarter (-31.5%). Glickman: the merger with Hapag-Lloyd is very positive for shareholders.

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in the port of Bremen increased by 5.4 percent.

Bremen

In the fourth quarter alone, growth was +5.4%, with container loads increasing by 11.8%.

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

PORTS

In 2025, the port of La Spezia handled 12.6 million tons of goods (+3.3%)

La Spezia

At the port of Marina di Carrara, traffic was 4.8 million tonnes (-0.7%)

PORTS

PPC and CK Hutchison warn that they will assert all their rights and seek full compensation from Panama

Hong Kong

PORTS

In 2025, the PSA terminal operator group recorded record revenues

Singapore

Operating profit up 19.0% and net profit up 0.5%

SHIPPING

In 2025, the CMA CGM group's shareholder profit fell by -58.1%.

Marseille

Revenues down -2.0% (-5.2% in the fourth quarter alone)

SHIPPING

2025 was Global Ship Lease's best year yet

Athens

Positive trend also in the fourth quarter

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno grew by +2.0%

Naples

The -1.0% decline recorded at the regional capital's airport was more than offset by the +6.3% growth in Salerno

POLICY

The Maritime Federation fully endorses the new EU strategies for the maritime and port sectors

Rome

Mattili: We are available to contribute to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance.

PORTS

CK Hutchison announces it has intensified legal action against the Republic of Panama.

Hong Kong

Addendum to the Notice of Dispute filed with the ICC

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding's cruise terminals see record traffic

Istanbul

Last year there were 18.1 million passengers (+8.5%)

POLICY

Interferry: The EU Commission's path to ferry decarbonization is the right one.

Victoria

Roos: It is good to recommend that ETS funds be used exactly where they are collected.

POLICY

CLECAT promotes the EU strategy for the European maritime, port and logistics system

Brussels

Emphasis is also placed on the need to prevent integrated operators from limiting competitors' access to infrastructure, services or customers.

PORTS

ESPO approves new EU Port Strategy

Brussels

Among the most appreciated elements, the commitment to implement a review of the EU ETS and the FuelEU Maritime Regulation

ACCIDENTS

Tanker hit near Kuwait coast

Southampton/Kuwait City

A shell also hit a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz

POLICY

European shipowners and shipbuilders applaud the EU's strategy for the sector. German port operators are less convinced by the proposal.

Brussels/Rome/Hamburg

POLICY

WSC welcomes the strategies for the maritime industry and ports proposed by the European Commission

Washington

However, according to the association, they are not sufficiently attentive to the simplification of trade exchanges.

ECONOMY

The Italian government has extended the reduction in excise duties on fuel

Rome

The deadline has been extended to May 1st. 60% of the resources come from the ETS.

SHIPYARDS

Number of ships undergoing repairs in Greece remains stable

Piraeus

Interventions carried out in dry dock are decreasing

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

The Gaia Blu research vessel will serve as Italy's technological platform for autonomous navigation.

Rome

ACCIDENTS

Towing operations of the LNG vessel Arctic Metagaz fail.

Tripoli

The LNG carrier is currently out of control and adrift

ACCIDENTS

Yesterday a bulk carrier ran aground while transiting the Suez Canal

Ismailia

The incident was resolved within four hours

SHIPPING

Confitarma and Assarmatori: The crisis puts maritime connections to the islands at risk.

Rome

SHIPPING

Dominguez (IMO) urges States to coordinate to address the Hormuz maritime crisis

London

Since February 28, 21 attacks against vessels have occurred in the area

PORTS

The La Spezia freight forwarders' association is urging measures to maintain the port's operational efficiency.

La Spezia

LOGISTICS

Due Torri is equipping itself with a 15,000-square-meter logistics hub at the Bologna Interporto.

Minerbio

In 2025, the Emilian company's turnover grew by +13.9%

PORTS

The 2026 Italian Port Days program will begin soon.

Rome

The theme is "Italy, Gateway to the Mediterranean: Dialogues between Landings and Cities"

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: First test for hydrogen refueling from dockside mobile vehicle to vessel

La Spezia

Bunkering trials at the Baglietto shipyard

COMPANIES

NYK consolidates its operations in the dry bulk maritime transport segment

Tokyo

Group leaders appointed in eight European countries

PORTS

Last year, freight traffic in Tunisian ports decreased by -5.2%

La Goulette

In the fourth quarter alone the decline was -8.5%

SAFETY & SECURITY

The Guardia di Finanza will use new drones to monitor the Gioia Tauro port area.

Gioia Tauro

PORTS

The ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado will implement new PCS usage rights management procedures starting tomorrow.

Genoa

The measure does not introduce new charges

NEWS

Nearly 400 kg of pure cocaine seized in the port of Gioia Tauro

Reggio Calabria

Three distinct operations performed within a week

SHIPPING

Confitarma, with the Energy Decree, now is the time to allocate resources to maritime transport.

Rome

PORTS

Baleària will have its own ferry terminal in the port of Barcelona

Barcelona

It will become operational in a year. Investment of €25.3 million.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

In 2025, freight volumes transported by DB Cargo decreased by -8.1%

Berlin

Revenues fell by -8.0%

PORTS

ONE has acquired 30% of Hutchison Laemchabang Terminal

Singapore

The company operates Terminals D, C1 & C2 and A3 of Laem Chabang Port

MEETINGS

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

PORTS

Last month the port of Singapore handled 3.4 million containers (+3.2%)

Singapore/Hong Kong

Container traffic in Hong Kong fell by -8.0%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

ALIS, the use of ETS revenues to encourage intermodality is a good idea.

Rome

Di Caterina: We hope for a significant increase in the financial resources for the Sea Modal Shift and Ferrobonus instruments starting next year.

INDUSTRY

CIMC's container sales fell by -31.9% last year.

Hong Kong

Revenues in the container segment fell by -30.9%

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Pros and cons of hydrogen applications for decarbonization of the maritime and port sector

Genoa

It was discussed at the Propeller Club - Port of Genoa

PORTS

In the third quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.6%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +1.2%

LEGISLATION

Confitarma praises legislative initiative for the maritime sector

Rome

Regulatory simplification is a good thing, an essential element for strengthening the competitiveness of national armaments

LEGISLATION

Assarmatori welcomes the Senate's approval of the "Promoting Marine Resources" bill.

Rome

Messina: overcomes a limitation of the Navigation Code that allows only Italian and EU citizens to join Gente di Mare.

PORTS

The port system of Venice and Chioggia generates a production value of approximately 15 billion euros

Venice

Direct employees are 26,898 and, including related industries, they rise to 218,853

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green light for aid to reopen the Orbassano-Aiton Alpine Railway Highway.

Brussels

The European Commission authorizes subsidizing the service

JOBS

Fit Cisl Savona, alarm raised over the potential impact on jobs of the drop in traffic at Vado Gateway.

Savona

PORTS

The Gioia Tauro Port Authority Management Committee approved the reimbursement of mooring fees.

Gioia Tauro

1.5 million euros allocated

LOGISTICS

Prologis and Singapore's GIC to form joint venture to invest $1.6 billion in new fulfillment centers in the U.S.

San Francisco/Singapore

The initial portfolio is approximately 380 thousand square meters

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Port Authority of Genoa and Savona-Vado has taken note of the framework agreement with PSA

Genoa

The update of the Integrated Activity and Organization Plan has been approved.

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha Ocean and ONEX Sign Naval Shipbuilding Agreement

Seoul/Eleusis

The first project in sight is submarines for the Greek Navy

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not opened an investigation into CEVA Logistics' acquisition of the Fagioli group.

Rome

The AGCM believes that the operation will not impede competition or create a dominant position

PORTS

Singapore's ONE acquires stake in Dongwon Pusan Container Terminal

Singapore

The company operates at the Gammam and Singamman docks of the Port of Busan

PORTS

EIB finances shore power installation in Rotterdam port

Rotterdam

A loan of 90 million euros has been granted

JOBS

High-tech exoskeletons to ease the burden on dockworkers in the Port of Livorno.

Livorno

Experiment in collaboration with the Livorno Port Company

MOURNING

Salvatore Lauro, a shipowner from Campania, died yesterday in Ischia.

Naples

He was a senator of the Republic from 1996 to 2005

PORTS

APM Terminals acquires 49% stake in Vietnam's Hateco Hai Phong International Container Terminal

The Hague/Hanoi

Third phase of construction of Mexico's Lázaro Cárdenas terminal begins

LOGISTICS

FedEx revenues increased by 8.3% in the December-February quarter

Memphis

Quarterly net income was $1.06 billion (+16.2%)

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

	Departure ports
	Arrival ports by:
	-	alphabetical order
	-	country
	-	geographical areas

PORTS

London pledges £746 million to renovate Nigeria's two ports, Apapa and Tin Can Island, in Lagos.

London

Agreement between UK Export Finance and the Nigerian Ports Authority

PORTS

Fabrizio Urbani is the new secretary general of the Port Authority of the Central-Northern Tyrrhenian Sea.

Civitavecchia

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

PORTS

In the fourth quarter of 2025, French ports handled 74.2 million tonnes of goods (+7.2%)

La Defense

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

UNI/Fermerci reference practices on staff training presented at MIT

Rome

PORTS

The Council of State has rejected the relocation of Genoa's chemical warehouses.

Rome/Genoa

The AdSP declares itself ready for a technical discussion within the framework of a specific initiative by the municipal administration

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FS Logistix and Nurminen Logistics inaugurate a new weekly rail service between Sweden and Italy

Rome

2,500 kilometer route

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd signs maritime cooperation agreement with Indian government

Hamburg

Plans to bring ships under the Indian flag and collaborate in the development of ship recycling and Vadhavan port

PORTS

A project for the digital transformation and technological development of the port of Gioia Tauro has been funded.

Gioia Tauro

Resources worth almost two million euros for the Port Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas

SHIPYARDS

Keel-laying and coin-laying ceremony for a new ferry under construction for ACTV

Piombino

It took place in the Piombino Industrie Marittime shipyard

COMPANIES

Touax Container Services increased container sales by 36% in 2025

Paris

Revenues decreased by -5% in the year

PORTS

In 2024, international seaborne freight traffic reached a record 24.1 billion tonnes

Geneva

New historic peak in dry cargo

LOGISTICS

Medlog (MSC Group) will acquire the remaining 29% of MVN from Logistics Project Italia

Rome

The operation has been notified to the Antitrust Authority

SHIPPING

Greek group Attica Holdings continues its fleet renewal plan

Athens

Purchase of two catamarans for €15 million. Long-term lease of the "GNV Bridge" ferry.

LOGISTICS

Germany's Arvato has acquired Canada's THINK Logistics

Mississauga/Gütersloh

The company, founded in 2012, is headquartered in Mississauga, Ontario.

FINANCING

Banco BPM's €55 million financing to Grimaldi Euromed

Naples/Milan

Partially covers the purchase of the new ship "Grande Inghilterra"

PORTS

Two new state-of-the-art ship-to-shore cranes have arrived at the PSA SECH terminal.

Genoa

They will be operational from June

MARITIME SERVICES

Stolt-Nielsen sells 50% of Avenir LNG to NYK Line

Oslo/Tokyo

The company operates in the liquefied natural gas bunkering sector

PORTS

Only 7% of the workers in the port companies and terminals of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara are women

La Spezia

CRUISES

Costa cancels cruises originally scheduled to sail to the Middle East

Genoa

The company currently has no vessels operating in the region.

SHIPPING

In 2025, d'Amico International Shipping's time charter revenues decreased by -29.0%.

Luxembourg

Fourth quarter decline eases

SHIPPING

NYK to become sole owner of Norway's Saga Welco

Tokyo/Tønsberg

The Tønsberg company has a fleet of 48 open-hatch vessels

PORTS

Grimaldi Group's Valencia Terminal Europa will manage the new car terminal at the port of Sagunto.

Valencia

SHIPPING

Grimaldi has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Seoul

Naples

It is the ninth ammonia-ready unit of the Neapolitan shipping group

PORTS

The Cagliari-Algeria service operated by Maersk and Grendi will soon dock at the Giammoro di Milazzo pier.

Messina

It will be held on a weekly basis

LOGISTICS

Falteri (Federlogistica): The consequences of the war in Iran are only in their infancy.

Genoa

There is a dramatic congestion of perishable products in the hub airports of the Gulf, he underlined.

COMPANIES

DP World reported record annual operating and financial results

Dubai

In 2025, container traffic increased by +5.8% and revenues by +22.0%

SHIPPING

Two additional new Medium Range 2 tankers for d'Amico Tankers

Luxembourg

Exercised options with Chinese shipyard Jiangsu New Yangzi Shipbuilding Co.

MARITIME SERVICES

Japan's MOL has acquired 25% of V.Ships France

Tokyo/London

The remaining 75% of the capital remains with V.Ships

PORTS

ICTSI reports record annual and quarterly financial and operating performance

Manila

Last year the group's port terminals handled 14.5 million containers (+11.0%)

SHIPPING

Wan Hai Lines' revenue decreased by 13.3% in 2025

Taipei

The company will buy four new 6,000 TEU container ships and two 9,200 TEU container ships.

ECONOMY

Observatory on the presence of women in the blue economy sector

Milan

Initiative by WISTA Italy and the Maritime Federation

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The first train will depart from the Pordenone Interport on April 2nd.

Pordenone

Ausserdorfer (InRail): We have already received new requests and contracts to increase connections

CRUISES

Triple ceremony for Explora Journeys at Fincantieri's Sestri Ponente shipyard

Genoa

Technical launch of "Explora IV", coin ceremony of "Explora V" and start of construction of "Explora VI"

ASSOCIATIONS

The Propeller Club of the Ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara has renewed its board of directors.

La Spezia

Gianluca Agostinelli and Federica Maggiani confirmed as president and vice president

PORTS

The Tunisian government decides to start construction of the port of Enfidha

Tunis

52,000 jobs expected to be created

PORTS

Hundreds of containers of temperature-controlled plant-based food products are held up in the port of Genoa.

Genoa

Spediporto reports it

ASSOCIATIONS

The La Spezia Freight Forwarders Association has established a terminal freight forwarder section.

La Spezia

The aim is to strengthen the representation and enhance the value of inland logistics.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

FHP Intermodal launches rail service from northern Italy to Bari and Catania

Foggia

Initially, two pairs of trains are scheduled to depart per week.

SHIPPING

Managing maritime shipments in a scenario made extremely complex by the crisis in the Middle East

Genoa

Botta (Spediporto) and lawyer Guidi suggest how to handle difficulties

SHIPYARDS

The new Norwegian Luna cruise ship will be delivered in Marghera.

Trieste

It is the second unit of the "Prima Plus" class built by Fincantieri

POLICY

Assiterminal: The EU's port strategy is a success.

Genoa/Brussels

Seas At Risk, One Planet Port, and IFAW are concerned about the proposed regulation's reference to expediting environmental impact assessments.

PORTS

The first electrical cabin dedicated to the cold ironing system has been completed in the port of Gioia Tauro.

Gioia Tauro

In April, the first connection of a container ship to a mobile socket

INDUSTRY

Konecranes revenues remained stable in 2025

Helsinki

The value of new orders grew by +9.7%, with a +21.3% for port vehicles

SHIPPING

Finnlines' net profit increased by 50.7% in 2025

Helsinki

Revenues up 2.0%

PORTS

Ravenna has been designated Capital of the Sea 2026

Rome

Petri (Assoporti): its port is a strategic hub for the national economy

NEWS

Large shipment of ammunition and detonators seized in the port of Ancona

Ancona

He was about to be embarked on a ferry intended for the exclusive transport of passengers

CRUISES

2025 record for the American cruise group Viking Holdings

Los Angeles

Revenues grew by +21.9%

SHIPPING

UECC has ordered China Merchants Jinling to build two PCTCs

Oslo

They will have a capacity of 3,000 CEUs and will be taken into delivery in 2028.

LOGISTICS

Kuehne+Nagel plans more significant staff cuts

Schindellegi

Worsening economic results in the fourth quarter of 2025

PORTS

Public notice from the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority to select the new Secretary General

Livorno

The procedure is not competitive in nature and no selection process is foreseen.

YACHTING

KKCG Maritime publishes a partial tender offer to increase its stake in Ferretti from 14.5% to 29.9%.

Milan/Hong Kong/Prague

The offer is not aimed at delisting the shares

CRUISES

Norovirus outbreak on second Holland America Line cruise ship

Hong Kong

65 passengers and 11 crew members of the "Westerdam" were injured.

TRUCKING

SOS LOGistica, allocating only 10% of the €590 million for road transport to zero-emission vehicles is self-destructive.

Rome/Milan

Texts: talking today about a heavy BEV market that "takes off" remains a mirage

SHIPYARDS

The first U212NFS submarine is being laid down at Fincantieri's Muggiano shipyard.

Trieste

The delivery of the first unit is scheduled for 2029

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

A new tender has been published for railway shunting in the ports of Savona and Vado Ligure.

Genoa

The tender base amount is 14.8 million euros

SHIPPING

China's LC Logistics orders two new 11,000-TEU containerships

Hong Kong

Order with a total value of 236 million dollars

YACHTING

Palumbo Superyachts to build new metal shipbuilding hub in Ortona

Ortona

Concession area in the Abruzzo port

TRUCKING

Kuehne+Nagel acquires the road transport business of German firm Lohmöller

Schindellegi

In 2024 they had generated a turnover of approximately 23.5 million euros

INDUSTRY

Rolls-Royce posts record annual financial performance

London

Revenues increased by 12.2% last year

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivered the ultra-luxury cruise yacht Four Seasons I in Ancona

Trieste

The Navis Sapiens program also debuts with the ship

SHIPPING

Nearly 12 million tonnes of CO2 avoided in 2025 for vessels coated with Jotun products

Muggia

Estimated fuel cost savings of approximately $2 billion

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, intermodal traffic handled by Interporto Padova amounted to 381,031 TEUs (-7.5%)

Padua

Record production value recorded

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

A Filt Cgil meeting on port work will be held tomorrow in Genoa.

Rome

It will be held at 10 am in the Port Call Room

MEETINGS

Filt Cgil, meeting on the importance of Article 17 of Law 84/94

Rome

It will be held tomorrow in Rome at the Frentani Congress Center

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

Russian shipbuilding holding USC designing high ice-class container ship for Rosatom for Northern Sea Route

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In 2025, the Nola interport handled 2,000 trains

Nola

A 50% increase is expected in 2026

ACCIDENTS

A Livorno port pilot loses his life in a collision

Livorno

The dynamics of the accident are still under investigation.

ENVIRONMENT

Study on alternative marine fuels as potential marine pollutants and the effectiveness of response measures

Lisbon

It was commissioned by the European Maritime Safety Agency

PORTS

The first in-person meeting of the international working group "Cruises & Port Cities" will take place in Taranto.

Taranto/La Spezia

Pisano (AdSP Liguria Orientale): the relationship between the city and the port is strategic, particularly in relation to cruise traffic

TRADE

G20 merchandise trade trend to fluctuate in the fourth quarter of 2025

Paris

Trade in services is growing

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Extension of incentives for rail freight shunting in ports

Rome

Paper (Fermerci): the sector, however, continues to suffer as demonstrated by the overall data for 2025

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