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BRIEFS

February 3, 2014

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Shaanxi cargo volume up 10.87pc to 1,291 million tonnes in 2013 Liaoning province ports handle nearly 1 billion tonnes in 2013 Inner Mongolia's Erenhot cargo volume up 12pc to 13 million tonnes China's traffic infrastructure investment to hit CNY1.53 trillion China, Kazakhstan sign agreement on Lianyungang box logistics project Nantong welcomes first Yangtze river-Bohai shipping box loop Singapore's 6.2pc December manufacturing rise driven by electronics Chongqing to spend US$6.61 billion on highway infrastructure in 2014 Long Beach expects box volume to surpass 7 million TEU by 2016 Chinese order boom helps consolidate yards, but does little for profits Panalpina banks on LCL growth as air cargo gives way to sea freight Czech Airlines extends contract for scheduling with Lufthansa Systems FedEx healthcare online roundtable discusses cold chain challenges

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JANUARY 31, 2014
Adopt innovative measures to reduce port logistics costs, B. K. Mansukhani tells fertiliser trade Concor registers 5.49 pc growth in net on better exports Let EU consortia exemption expire, says GSF Coffee imports may increase to meet higher consumption Exports gain momentum as Trade Policy measures kick in, says government Govt hikes import duty on refined edible oils Cochin Port gets first liquid ammonia shipment DP World pioneers world's largest semi-automated container terminal Gujarat Chief Minister outlines vision for maritime development in state through article in GMB magazine KoPT mulls bringing its land holdings under new policy Petronet may let out Kochi facility to foreign operator NHAI introduces new exit policy norms PMG clears road for 84 mega projects Forex reserves up $0.16 bn to $292.24 bn Govt to pursue ornamental fishery exports India pushes for trade along Myanmar border INR ends almost flat at 62.67 against dollar National policy on LNG needed: Prof. K. V. Thomas Adani Foundation bags 3rd Annual Greentech CSR 2013 Award

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UPS drives up turnover and profit in 2013 Florida East Coast Railway acquires 24 locomotives Reshuffle at K Line Hupac conveys more road consignments by rail Norbert Dentressangle surpasses EUR 4 billion sales barrier... New South African cargo carrier to take off this month China is looking into P3 C.H. Robinson opens new office in Innsbruck MOL's container division keeps sailing in the red Study shows drivers using new restart are less tired CEO for Air Seychelles comes from South Africa IAG Cargo to add Mexico and Cape Town capacity ECSA maps out maritime careers opportunities DHL inaugurates logistics centre at London Heathrow ADB helps to complete Bishkek-Osh road Emirates und Etihad - Von «A» bis «Z» Brussels Airlines working with WFS in Manchester A chief information officer for Kenco

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JANUARY 31, 2014
DHT signs LOI for three VLCCs from HHI AEP River Ops takes delivery of first tank barge Wallenius exercises options for giant car carrier duo Peter Soles joins Glosten Associates Nose job brings fuel savings Promar orders two PSVs from Damen Shipyards January 31, 2014 Vigor set to expand with another Alaskan shipyard

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JANUARY 31, 2014
Port of Seattle expanding with new customers in 2013 Inchcape Shipping Services names new Senior Vice President Tree thinning project underway near Portland International Airport Vigor Industrial eyeing deal for Seward, Alaska drydock US rail freight traffic climbs during week

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JANUARY 31, 2014
DHT orders three VLCCs as it starts raising $227m for fleet expansion UPDATED: Letter of intent signed with HHI for three vessels at $97.3m each Rate volatility set to return after Chinese new year Container derivatives brokers expect a tough time for carriers' attempted increases US holds all the cards in LPG Owners bet everything on the country's growing gas exports Isis crew receive back pay but await money for repatriation costs ITF has set Derna Carriers a five-day deadline to pay outstanding costs Capital Product scores increased credit facility to hunt tankers and boxships Revenues rise as three recent containerships kick in Welcome to The Week on Wall Street Lloyd's List US correspondent's new column is shipping's Letter from America Aker Arctic appoints new board following government takeover New Finnish icebreaker secured with Russian bank guarantees TEN offering will raise cash for growth New fundraiser comes as interest in crude tanker stocks picks up Japanese lines expect box trades to remain under pressure NYK, MOL and K Line warn of weakening prospects Mercator Navigation tankers will stay in Scorpio pools German manager clarifies new ownership structure How a shipping firm with no vessels on the water has become flavour of the month on Wall St Scorpio Bulkers has moved fast, cashed in on 'brand Bugbee' and raised $905m from a frenzied investors' scramble to buy shares Five suspected pirates transferred to Seychelles for prosecution International court has prosecuted 33 to date Aurora LPG registers on Norwegian over-the-counter exchange Newest liquefied petroleum gas shipping company targets expansion Data Hub: World Fleet Update Record 1.7m teu of boxship deliveries scheduled for 2014 Pacific International Lines in the spotlight Company Focus: PIL set to continue its straightforward and proven path of organic growth and a flexible approach to its chosen trades Clarksons director named chairman of Maritime UK Evans succeeds Stewart at the helm of industry lobby Exmar sees profits double on robust LPG exports out of US US LPG exports kept market tight in fourth quarter MOL's nine-month results go back to black Firm downgrades its annual ordinary income forecast amid depressed boxship markets K Line's bulk division buoys its nine-month earnings Company's box unit posts operating loss NYK posts a jump in nine-month profits to $277m Small gain for the container division as strong bulk results support robust earnings

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JANUARY 31, 2014
DHT poised for more VLCCs Hours after a major equity sale, DHT has revealed letters of intent with Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) for three more VLCC newbuilds Capital Product Partners back in black Evangelos Marinakis-led Capital Product Partners has swung to a fourth-quarter profit on rising rates TEN prices equity sale Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) has priced a follow-on equity offering at a hefty discount to the stock's previous closing price Calls grow for Indian Ocean shipping line A regional shipping line is needed to serve the Indian Ocean islands and east Africa, according to some speakers at Transport Events' recent Indian Ocean Ports & Logistics Conference in Mauritius NOCC board rejects Klaveness-JP Morgan bid The board of Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) has rejected an offer tabled by the Klaveness group and JP Morgan, saying that it does not reflect the underlying value of the company Cyclone Dylan passes and ships return to anchorage All North Queensland bulk ports reopened at 10am local time in the wake of Cyclone Dylan passing over the coast and being downgraded to a tropical storm Mixed financial fortunes for Japan's big three Japan's big three reported varying fortunes for 3Q13, with both MOL and NYK Line improving their bottom line and "K" Line announcing an extraordinary loss Damen wins Promar PSV order Damen Shipyards Group has won an order from Switzerland-based shipowner Promar Shipping Services for two Platform Supply Vessels (PSVs) Trapped icebreakers in danger from icebergs When the MV Akademik Shokalskiy and the Xue Long sent out distress calls over Christmas and New Year, it was not just because the ships were trapped in Antarctic ice HHI wins Metrostar VLCC pair Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) has won an order for another pair of VLCCs from Greek owner Metrostar Management, which will be built at its Gunsan yard and brings the owner's total on order to six

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JANUARY 31, 2014
Global Maritime Forecast 2014 had no shortage of story lines that reshaped the global maritime market. Introduction of the P3 Network among the three largest carriers, expansion of the G6 alliance's service network and the merger of Hapag-Lloyd and Chile's CSAV dominated the discussion and forced shippers to adapt. As the year closes,... Intermodal: Year-End Review and Outlook Long dominated by rapid growth in the movement of U.S. imports, the true success story for intermodal railroads in recent years has been on the domestic side, where traffic is growing more rapidly than international volumes. With increasing amounts of traffic shifting from trucking, that domestic focus likely will continue... Asia Maritime As one of the world's primary drivers of global trade, the Asia-Pacific region has been the biggest success story in a maritime industry beset with problems for three years. But like other markets, it's undergoing rapid change that is changing the dynamics. The introduction of the P3 Network among Maersk... Global Logistics Global supply chain interests have endured monumental change over the past three years as shippers and transportation providers have reshaped the way global trade moves in a new world order. Cargo owners are keeping inventories leaner than ever as they pursue new sourcing alternatives closer to destination markets, in the... Canada Trade Canada's four main container ports - Montreal, Halifax, Vancouver, and Prince Rupert - handle different levels of cargo for domestic Canadian consumption, combined with being entry points for cargo to the U.S. market, creating unique supply chain challenges while offering shippers and carriers an alternative to the largest U.S. ports.... Port Productivity: 2013 Rankings and Best Practices This webcast will analyze some of the crucial issues confronting ports and container terminal operators in clearing cargo from ship to shore, be it at the berth, in the yard or at the gate. Those challenges are only getting greater as ships increase to sizes unimaginable just a decade ago,... SCFI Quiet Ahead Ahead of Chinese New Year Shanghai Containerized Freight Index, U.S. West Coast, week ending Jan. 31, 2014 Full-size image Spot container freight rates from Shanghai to the U.S. and Europe edged lower this week, but both markets are still holding on to substantial gains achieved late in 2013. Spot rates as tracked by the Shanghai Containerized Freight Index,... DCLI to Put Radials on 20,000 Chassis Direct ChassisLink is launching a program to replace bias-ply tires with radial tires on more than 20,000 chassis and plans eventually to convert its entire fleet to radials, as part of its 2014 expansion program. Intermodal chassis are among the last holdouts for bias-ply tires, which vehicle manufacturers replaced years ago... Knight Transportation's 4Q Earnings Top Expectations Knight Transportation reported its net income in the fourth quarter of 2013 was $20.1 million, improving 13.6 percent year-over-year from $17.7 million, partially fueling an 8.1 percent gain in profit for the full year of 2013. Stifel Transportation & Logistics Research Group said that Knight's earnings were ahead of consensus analyst estimates... Intermodal Pays Off for Canadian National Railway CALGARY, Alberta - Canadian National Railway's $220 million investment in its Calgary area logistics park, which opened a year ago, is a case study in how intermodal is paying off for Canada's largest railroad. The busy gates and positioning near a growing metropolitan area helped drive CN's intermodal volume up 8... UPS Plans to Avoid Another Christmas Crunch in 2014 With fewer than 330 shopping days until Christmas, UPS is already preparing for the next holiday peak, determined to avoid mistakes made in 2013 that led to a last-minute delivery debacle and stripped $178 million from its domestic package operating profit in the fourth quarter. The express package giant was... Transloading Hits Record at LA-LB in 2013, But Future Growth Uncertain The transloading of imported cargo from marine containers to domestic containers in Southern California increased sharply in 2013, but new data suggests transloading has hit a plateau and future growth will be incremental. The longer-term implication of this trend, if it plays out, is that it could indicate retailers and other... Ocean Carrier Reliability Sags, SeaIntel Says Container ships arrived at their destination ports across the globe on time 73.7 percent of the time in December 2013, falling 7.7 percentage points from 81.4 percent in the previous month and marking the lowest schedule reliability in the last two years, according to the latest Global Liner Performance report... CMA CGM Announces New Middle East-Somalia Service [Updated] Somalia coastline near Mogadishu.CMA CGM has announced the launch of a new direct service from the Middle East to Somalia. The Noura Express service, which was slated to launch yesterday with the Kailas, voyage DB227R, will connect Mogadishu, Somalia, with the container line's long-haul services via Khor Fakkan, the United Arab Emirates. The... US, 11 Pacific Rim Countries Closing In on Trade Pact After 20 rounds of talks, the U.S., Japan and 10 other Pacific Rim countries are poised to deliver the text of the far-reaching Trans-Pacific Partnership. The TPP could become reality this year, but will the reality match the hype? U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman has described the TPP as a "21st...

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JANUARY 31, 2014
FREE mulls disposal FreeSeas appears to be in the process of offloading one of its youngest handysize bulkers. Kamsarmax coup Navios has been linked to the acquisition of three kamsarmax bulkers controlled by Active Shipping of Turkey. Premuda in penalty box Another vessel has landed in hot water with the US Coast Guard (USCG) for failing to comply with restrictions aimed at reducing air pollution. Khanna lifts curtain Pioneer Marine has broken its silence about the identity of ten bulkers that were acquired during the first phase of its campaign to build a fleet of up to 30 ships. Eletson on the record Eletson Holdings of Greece has confirmed the identity of the long-range-one (LR1) products tankers it recently acquired for $66.3m. TEN hires reinforcements Some of the most notable names in the shipping arena have been recruited to aid Tsakos Energy Navigation (TEN) in its latest campaign to raise cash on Wall Street. Qatargas details LNG STS Qatari charterer Qatargas has given a few initial details of its contingency LNG ship-to-ship (STS) transfer operations between two of its Q-Flex LNG carriers off Singapore. DHT doubles VL orderbook DHT Holdings has doubled its newbuilding orderbook with a deal for three new VLCCs at Hyundai Heavy Industries. Atlantic fixes for four An Atlantic Offshore supply ship has won a four-year charter for well-support work. Capes next for Cosco TradeWinds digests the digits making the headlines this week. CPP back in black Nasdaq-listed Capital Product Partners (CPP) has returned to profit in the fourth quarter as boxship acquisitions boosted revenue. DHT back for more DHT Holdings has secured over $200m from its second equity issue in three months as it looks to continue its expansion efforts. NAT wins suezmax spat Nordic American Tankers (NAT) has won compensation from Dubai's Gulf Navigation for poor maintenance of a suezmax it chartered out until 2010. WEM bulker on block A WEM Lines bulker is to be auctioned off after being arrested in Malaysia. Promar orders PSV double Promar of Switzerland is heading to Dutch shipbuilder Damen for two platform supply vessel (PSV) newbuildings. CMES facing big loss China Merchants Energy Shipping (CMES) has forecast it will fall to a big loss for 2013. NOCC: still no deal The three independent directors of Norwegian Car Carriers (NOCC) have again rejected a takeover bid from Klaveness and JP Morgan. Havila slightly short Havila Shipping has turned in a slightly weaker than expected set of fourth quarter numbers. Crash conundrum solved A DFDS ferry smashed into a UK berth after a propulsion back-up button was accidentally pressed, an accident report has revealed. Seizert sells down Diana Shipping's largest independent shareholder has cashed in most of its chips in the New York-listed bulker owner. Azuma pushes up profit Japanese cement carrier owner Azuma Shipping has increased profit in the nine months to 31 December. Meiji makes more Meiji Shipping is set for an improved annual profit after jacking up its bottom line in the first nine months. Amsterdam expands The Dutch port of Amsterdam is spending EUR 100m ($135.5m) on expansion projects to cope with bigger products tankers. NS United bounces back Diversified Japanese owner NS United has recorded a vastly improved nine month performance on the way to a strong return to full-year profitability. Iino on the up Japan's Iino Kaiun Kaisha has pushed up nine-month earnings as revenue grew. Daiichi does better Bulker owner Daiichi Chuo Kisen has reduced red ink again in the nine months to 31 December. Reefer 'a time bomb' Micronesian officials fear a spill from a Chinese reefer stuck on a reef since 11 December. The five-day king We take a look at what was said in the market over the past week. NYK comes out tops NYK, Japan's biggest shipowner, has seen net income for the first nine months of the year, increase nearly nine-fold. K Line powers ahead K Line has recorded a near 70% improvement in its financial performance for the first nine months of the FY 2013 financial year. Dry and wet boost MOL Strong capesize rates and a late surge in VLCC rates helped Mitsui OSK Lines (MOL) improve its results for the first nine months. Clipper has a nose job Clipper Group is the latest shipowner to alter the bulbous bow on one of its ships in a bid to improve fuel consumption. Pirates handed over Five men believed to have taken part in an attack on a Navios product tanker have been handed over to authorities in the Seychelles.

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JANUARY 31, 2014
TNT Express decides to keep Brazilian operations After trying to sell its domestic Brazilian business for nearly a year as part of a company realignment, TNT Express has ended discussions with potential bidders and has decided to hang on to the operations. COSCO containership, tanker collide Revenue up, profit down at CN MOL vessel on-time arrivals down in TP, up in Asia-Europe The liner carrier MOL (America) said this week that its on-time vessel arrival performance fell marginally from the third to fourth quarters on the transpacific trade, but rose in the transatlantic and Asia-Europe trades. Revenues rise at Norbert Dentressangle Norfolk Southern opens Chesapeake bulk transfer facility K+N, SAS continue logistics agreement Henningsen Cold Storage expands in Portland Kane Is Able expands to Detroit market Correction: New JaxPort master plan focuses on rail Freight interests encouraged by State of Union address Leslie Blakey of the Coalition for America's Gateways and Trade Corridors pointed out that transportation infrastructure was raised near the beginning of the speech, while the national audience was likely at its highest point. China rejecting U.S. corn exports China has been rejecting large quantities of genetically modified corn shipped from the U.S., according to press reports. U.S. GDP grew 3.2% in Q4 Florida Gov. Scott unveils transport budget Sen. Boxer, Rep. Shuster receive port industry honor NTSB to hold hearing on UPS Airlines crash Japanese carriers report losses in container units

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JANUARY 31, 2014
Bunker prices firm in San Francisco Demand was said to be relatively quiet at the US West Coast port. Weekly Global Market Report A weekly price roundup from bunkering hubs around the world. 2013 fuel sales up 10% at Gazprom Neft Marine Bunker Firm sold 3.2 million metric tonnes of bunker fuel in 2013. Hull, rudder modifications lead to fuel savings for firm The Clipper Galaxy has experienced 8.5% in fuel savings, says firm. 'Scrubber' decision boost for US port Carnival Cruise Lines to stick with Baltimore. Bunker prices soft across regional bunkering hubs But prices firmer in South Africa. Prices show mixed trend across Europe Prompt product tight in Rotterdam. Analysts still expect scrubber demand to climb Sulphur regulations should be a boost for shipyards. Tanker owner sells older ship for 'eco' alternative Loss made on deal. LNG bunkering: European Commission remains 'ready to help' Applications for funds must have 'facts, figures and budgets'. Singapore deploys 24 vessels to tackle bunker leaks 'Most of the affected areas have been cleaned up', says MPA. Singapore owner contemplates eco buys Siva Bulk looking at fuel-saving, Japanese designs. Norway highlights shortcomings in IMO scrubber guidelines Points to inconsistencies found after recent experience on installation and verification of systems. Bunker prices soften in Tokyo Bay 'Very quiet' demand seen at the port. Pump system management can add to fuel savings More shipowners turning to system as fuel management tool, says manufacturer. US barge operator posts annual profit Demand for marine diesel engine services boosts firm's bottom line.

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FROM THE HOME PAGE

PORTS

The government's proposal to update the rules on port governance raises more than one doubt

Rome

Costa: The lack of infrastructure planning cannot be solved with a joint stock company

CRUISES

MSC Cruises and Meyer Werft have not yet signed contracts for four new cruise ships plus two options.

Papenburg/Geneva

The companies expressed confidence that they could successfully conclude negotiations in the coming weeks.

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

SHIPPING

The LSCI index of Italy's connection to the global network of containerized maritime services continues to grow.

Geneva

In the second quarter of 2026 it was equal to 290.0 (+2.3%)

SHIPPING

AD Ports has completed the acquisition of an 81% stake in Global Feeder Shipping.

Abu Dhabi

In 2025, the company's ships carried 2.8 million containers

SHIPPING

An evacuation plan has been established for ships still waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.

London/Muscat

Dominguez (IMO): The operation will be carried out in close cooperation with Iran, Oman, all other coastal states in the region, the USA and the maritime industry

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

CRUISES

Carnival Cruise Line Reports Record Revenue for March-May Quarter

Miami

Fuel costs rise to near-record levels in 2022

SHIPPING

Reducing navigation speed and optimizing port calls are the key to decarbonizing shipping

Copenhagen

A new study by the Global Maritime Forum highlights this.

ENVIRONMENT

ECSA and A4E reiterate the need to allocate EU ETS revenues to the decarbonisation of ships and aircraft

Brussels

Essential to bridge the price gap between sustainable and conventional fuels

COMPANIES

AD Ports' new bid to gain control of Egypt's ALCN rejected

Cairo

A new proposal worth approximately $580 million has been submitted.

ASSOCIATIONS

John Denholm is the new president of the International Chamber of Shipping

Rome

He succeeds Emanuele Grimaldi, who has completed his four-year term

ACCIDENTS

A ship was hit by a drone in the Black Sea

Odessa

One of the nine crew members died

PORTS

Port of La Spezia: Dredging of the third port basin and navigable canal begins.

La Spezia

SHIPPING

Yesterday, 25 ships passed through Hormuz, the highest daily number since April 18.

Singapore

Since March, the average has been 7.6 transits per day

SHIPPING

Interferry calls on the EU to implement the EES pragmatically, or to suspend it

Victoria

The upcoming high summer season - the association denounced - risks suffering serious inconveniences

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in French ports increased by +3.8%

Paris

General cargo and solid bulk cargo are growing. Liquid bulk cargo remains stable.

SHIPPING

BIMCO and Intertanko stress that there are still significant risks to the Hormuz crossing

Copenhagen/London

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure grew by +1.7%

Genoa

The Boards of Directors of the Basins and Maritime Stations Authority have been renewed.

SHIPPING

After more than 100 days in the Persian Gulf, Grimaldi's PCTC Grande Torino has passed through Hormuz

Naples

Transit authorized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran

SHIPPING

US-Iran agreement signed to restore naval traffic through Hormuz

Islamabad/Tehran

Lifting of the American naval blockade and demining of the waters

PORTS

Assocostieri, port governance reform should take into account the specific nature of strategic energy infrastructure in ports.

SHIPPING

Confitarma rejects any form of toll in the Strait of Hormuz.

Naples

Zanetti: We reaffirm the fundamental principle of freedom of navigation.

PORTS

Federagenti proposes to allocate the concession fees proportionally to Ports of Italy and the AdSPs to finance the new joint stock company

Rome

PORTS

DP World in talks to build container terminal at Texas port of Corpus Christi

Charlotte/Los Angeles

Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles grew by 17.2% last month.

SHIPPING

Assarmatori criticizes Brussels, but also Rome, for what they are doing to decarbonize the shipping industry.

Rome

Messina: A return to normalcy in the Strait of Hormuz will not be immediate.

PORTS

US firm Enstructure buys Logistec's US port terminal network

Wellesley/New York/Montreal

It operates a total of 84 terminals in the USA

PORTS

Leveraging the revised Block Exemption Regulation to encourage private investment in ports

Constance

FEPORT urges it

PORTS

The Antwerp-Bruges Port Authority will collaborate in the development of the port of Misrata.

Measured

Project for a new bulk terminal

SHIPPING

Bimco, ICS, Intercargo and Intertanko condemn attacks on ships and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz

London

Call for an immediate cessation of attacks

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach grew by 31.7% last month.

Long Beach

The overall volume of containers remained unchanged in the first five months of 2026

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The Swiss Federal Council proposes extending subsidies for rail freight traffic through the Alps until 2035.

Bern

From 2027 to 2035, 486 million francs would be paid out

SHIPPING

So far the number of ships leaving the Persian Gulf is 6-7% of those transited a year ago

Paris

AXSMarine: No Signs of a Long-Term Reopening of the Strait of Hormuz

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding in talks to manage cruise port in St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Istanbul

The terminal currently records an annual traffic of approximately 200 thousand passengers

PORTS

Investments in Taiwan's ports amounting to 1.8 billion dollars are planned for the period 2027-2031.

Taipei

At the end of the five-year period, annual container traffic is expected to be equal to 15.5 million TEUs

NEWS

US forces hit a third vessel in the Gulf of Oman

Tampa

The "Jalveer" is said to be carrying a cargo of Iranian oil.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, FEPORT, FTE, UIP and UIRR present their proposal for the European Railway Platform

Brussels

The aim is to ensure market representation from the very beginning of the new European rail capacity governance process.

ACCIDENTS

US Central Command claims responsibility for attack on product tanker Settebello

Tampa/New Delhi/London

Condemnation by the Indian government and the International Maritime Organization

ACCIDENTS

Product tanker hit in Strait of Hormuz region

Southampton/Muscat

One sailor was injured. Two other crew members are missing.

PORTS

In the first quarter of this year, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -1.0%.

Civitavecchia

Cruise passengers increase by +32.1%

ACCIDENTS

A merchant ship was attacked in the Gulf of Aden

Southampton

Exchange of gunfire with the security team on board the ship

SHIPPING

Gemini Cooperation increases cargo capacity on the Asia-Mediterranean route

Copenhagen

Sea-Intelligence adds additional weekly capacity of 22,402 TEUs

PORTS

ESPO fully endorses the EU Council conclusions on the Maritime Industrial Strategy

Brussels

The central role of port facilities confirmed

SHIPPING

CO2 capture and storage on ships is one of the most concrete and immediately available solutions for the decarbonisation of shipping.

London

This is highlighted in a report commissioned by ICS to Lloyd's Register Advisory.

COMPETITION

Antitrust approves Messina Group's acquisition of Terminal San Giorgio

Rome

The Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) has also approved the acquisition by the MSC group of the Asso group's naval maintenance and repair activities (Jobson Italia and UASC UAE).

SHIPPING

Rates for ships transiting the Suez Canal are expected to rise.

Ismailia

They will be applied from July 15th. Passenger ships excluded.

The Suez Canal Authority has announced that it will introduce surcharges on transit tariffs through the Egyptian canal for most major cargo vessels, effective July 15.

LEGISLATION

The Council of the EU accepts many of the requests put forward by the associations of the European maritime-port cluster

Luxembourg

However, necessarily, the text postpones the adoption of concrete measures to future legislative initiatives

PORTS

ESPO calls for proactive use of the EES system to avoid congestion in European ports

Brussels

Ryckbost: Flexibilities activated promptly in exceptional but foreseeable circumstances

TRANSPORTATION

Rixi: It is necessary to overcome a maritime ETS that risks shifting traffic and investments to non-European ports.

Luxembourg

What is needed - highlights the vice minister - are incentives and flexibility, not new constraints

SHIPPING

Houthis threaten to resume attacks on ships transiting the Red Sea

Sana'a

A total ban on navigation has been declared for all vessels linked to Israeli interests.

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

TRADE

Global trade in goods may start to slow down

Geneva

This is reported by the latest reading of the WTO Goods Trade Barometer.

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

PORTS

The new port road connection to Sampierdarena has been activated in Genoa.

Genoa

Paroli: the work now allows approximately 900-1,000 heavy vehicles per day to directly access the port's operational areas.

PORTS

The rapporteurs of the Ports Bill defend the governance project centered on the Ports of Italy.

Rome

Ghio (PD) denounces that the governing bodies of this new company would be appointed entirely by the government. Ghirra (AVS): The objectives of national coordination could have been achieved by strengthening the National Conference of Port Authority Presidents.

LOGISTICS

US logistics companies WWEX Group and Auctane announce merger

Milan/Dallas/Austin

Artificial intelligence plays a leading role

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Unexpected decline in European intermodal traffic in the first quarter of 2026

Brussels

UIRR: Infrastructure chaos caused by construction sites interrupting railway lines

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires remaining 50% of Hanseatic Global Terminals Aracruz

Rotterdam/Aracruz

The company is building the new Brazilian container port of Imetame

PORTS

Conftrasporto: The Ports Bill highlights clear operational, financial, and regulatory compliance issues.

Rome

Russo: the competences of Ports of Italy would overlap with those of the Port System Authorities, the Ministry of Transport and the Art

SHIPPING

WoodMac believes decarbonisation rules could have a major impact on LNG-powered vessels

Edinburgh

According to the company, European regulations would put ships with DFDE engines out of the market

SHIPPING

French MN will transport Avio's Vega C launcher between Italy and South America

Nantes

The French company will equip itself with a new vessel designed specifically for the transport of space equipment

TRANSPORTATION

EU methodology for calculating greenhouse gas emissions from transport services comes into force

Brussels

The system is based on the international standard EN ISO 14083:2023

ACCIDENTS

The container ship MSC Sariska V was hit by two shells in the Persian Gulf on Monday.

Geneva/Rome

All crew members were unharmed.

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.8%

Bremen

Containers amounted to 1,245,515 teu (+4.4%)

PORTS

MSC acquires 51% stake in Pivdennyi container terminal (Odessa)

Odessa

It has a traffic capacity of 400 thousand TEUs per year.

SHIPPING

The IMO Convention on Liability and Compensation for Damage in Connection with the Carriage of Hazardous and Noxious Substances by Sea will enter into force on 19 November 2027.

London

Dominguez: a long-awaited achievement, which fills an important gap in the international regime

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

SHIPPING

In April, ship transits through the Suez Canal increased by +13.9%

Cairo

In the first four months of 2026, an increase of +12.1% was recorded

PORTS

In the first quarter, freight traffic in the port of Naples fell by -5.3%, while in Salerno it grew by +6.4%.

Naples

Container throughput in the two ports was 167,433 teu (-3.5%) and 101,509 teu (+7.8%) respectively.

PORTS

Kerdjoudj (Feport): With the revision of the EU ETS, part of the proceeds should be allocated to ports.

Brussels

Call to carefully evaluate the risk of relocating transhipment traffic

PORTS

With the new COSCO-PTP terminal, the port of Tarragona relaunches itself on the container market.

Tarragona

Construction work is expected to be completed in 2028 when the terminal will have a capacity of 680,000 TEUs.

PORTS

In 2025, Egyptian ports set their new all-time container throughput record

Alexandria, Egypt

Strong growth in transhipment volumes, which had remained stable in 2024

JOBS

The national contract for port mooring and boatmen has been renewed.

Rome

Filt-Cgil strengthens a regulatory framework essential for the sector

PORTS

A study explains how to make the use of OPS facilities in European ports more attractive and effective.

Brussels

Clearer and more comparable tariffs are also needed.

LEGISLATION

Federlogistica calls for amendments to the port governance bill.

Genoa

Falteri: the new structure must guarantee the Port System Authority adequate financial resources and effective operational tools.

PORTS

ESPO calls for EU ETS amendments to ensure the competitiveness of European ports.

Brussels

The negative impact on short sea shipping was also highlighted.

SHIPPING

New measures adopted in Switzerland to strengthen the competitiveness of the maritime flag

Bern

A Swiss shipowner will be able to fly the Swiss flag even if the owning company is based abroad

CRUISES

Sea trials of the second cruise ship built in China have concluded.

Shanghai

The Adora Flora City will make its maiden voyage departing from the port of Guangzhou on November 22nd.

TRADE

In the first quarter of 2026, the value of G20 freight traffic recorded a quarterly growth of +5.3%

Paris

PORTS

Mitigation of the growth of cargo traffic in the port of Tangier Med

Tangier

In the first three months of 2026, 38.8 million tonnes were handled (+3.2%)

ASSOCIATIONS

Geopolitical uncertainty has become the main risk for shipping

Munich

INDUSTRY

Evergreen purchases 140,500 new containers in China

Taipei

Investments totaling $358.9 million

SHIPPING

Yesterday, the Strait of Hormuz was crossed by 42 commercial vessels

Paris

For the first time since the beginning of the conflict, several LNG tankers entered the Persian Gulf

PORTS

Memorandum of Understanding for the Launch of Drone Use in the Port of Palermo

Palermo

Submission of the request for the establishment of U-Space

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins new $1 billion offshore contract in Angola

Milan

It was awarded by Azule Energy for the Greater PAJ project

PORTS

Port of Ancona: Dredging work has begun on the seabed of quay 22.

Ancona

Approximately six thousand cubic meters of sediment will be removed

ENVIRONMENT

Confitarma welcomes clarifications regarding ship waste collection management.

Rome

The need for uniform application of the legislation throughout the country was highlighted.

FINANCING

The Tuscan Cooperation Development Fund invests in Uniport Livorno.

Livorno

Operation for a total of 880 thousand euros carried out together with co-investor Coopfond

JOBS

Fit-Cisl, recognizing dock work as arduous is a priority

Genoa

Pagnotta: This is not a corporate claim, but a question of social justice.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

Hupac increases weekly rotations between Antwerp and Busto Arsizio via France to four.

Noise

Two additional departures of the intermodal service introduced

SHIPPING

From July, the tariff for naval transit through the Turkish Straits will increase by +14.9%.

Istanbul

It will be raised to $6.70 per net tonne

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri and Republikorp sign agreement to build multipurpose naval vessels in Indonesia.

Paris

The establishment of a joint venture is planned

SHIP RECYCLING

Study on the divergences between the EU Ship Recycling Regulation and the Hong Kong Convention

Brussels/London

It has been published by ECSA and ICS

PORTS

The 2026-2028 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has been approved.

Gioia Tauro

Approval also granted to the 2026 budget forecast variation and to the update of the Port's Staffing Plan.

SHIPPING

Autonomous Navigation: ABS, Polaris Shipping, HHI, and AVIKUS Sign Agreement

Athens

It will be tested on a VLOC under certain low-risk conditions

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

The topics of discussion will include energy transition in the maritime industry, maritime education and training.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

The Municipality of Bologna is reconsidering the divestment of its stake in Interporto Bologna.

Bologna/Bentivoglio

An institutional delegation from Flanders visited the interport

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Eni and Fincantieri sign agreement to develop innovative underwater monitoring technologies.

Milan/Trieste

Agreement focused on Eni's "Clean Sea" technology

INDUSTRY

In 2025, LNG consumption in Italy grew by +11% driven by industry and new uses, with the debut in the naval segment

Rome

Amadei (Federchimica LNG Group): Use ETS and FuelEU revenues to support investments and deployment of lower-carbon fuels.

COMPANIES

RT&L partners with China's Guangzhou Salvage to strengthen its project cargo segment

Genoa

Bizzarri: the sector is characterised by wide margins for development and profitability

PORTS

Last year, cargo traffic in Greek ports amounted to 140.8 million tons (-1.5%)

Piraeus

Goods volumes remained unchanged in the fourth quarter only

ASSOCIATIONS

The International Container Study Center's board and governing body have been renewed.

Genoa

Filippo Gallo confirmed as president and Paolo Pessina as vice-president

SHIPPING

Catani (GNV): allocate ETS proceeds to the development of synthetic fuel production chains.

Rome

Resources - he specified - also for port infrastructures and the reduction of the cost differential compared to traditional fuels

PORTS

Consultation launched on plans to expand the port areas of Fos

Marseille

The goal is to involve residents and local stakeholders

INDUSTRY

Somec signs €60 million contract with Finnish shipyard

San Vendemiano

One of the most complex interventions ever entrusted to the Horizons division

MOURNING

Daniele Rossi, former president of the port of Ravenna, has passed away.

Rome

He led the port authority for over eight years

SHIPPING

ONE will remove calls in Greece and Türkiye from its Adriatic Service 1 service.

Singapore

In Italy it touches the ports of Venice and Ancona

PORTS

The first phase of the APM Terminals terminal in the port of Suape has been inaugurated.

Suape

It will become operational in the second half of this year

PORTS

Container traffic increased in May at the ports of Singapore and Hong Kong

Singapore/Hong Kong

Singapore sets record bunkering levels for liquefied natural gas and pure B100 biodiesel

ASSOCIATIONS

Vavassori confirmed as president of the Lombardy Association of Freight Forwarders and Haulers

Milan

Albertina Schiavoni and Mario Zini have been appointed vice-presidents

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

MARITIME SERVICES

The president of Angopi receives the first professional certificate of competence as a mooring man.

Savona

The certificate must be renewed every five years.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri has delivered the new cruise ship Mein Schiff Flow to TUI Cruises.

Hamburg/Monfalcone

With a gross tonnage of approximately 160,000 tons, it has a capacity of approximately 4,000 passengers.

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Palermo decreased by -6.3%

Palermo

Traffic also decreased in the ports of Termini Imerese, Trapani, and Licata. Increases occurred in Porto Empedocle and Gela.

COMPETITION

The Antitrust Authority has not given its final approval for the acquisition of Armas' assets and activities by Baleària.

Barcelona

Set a series of conditions

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

SHIPYARDS

VARD to build a new generation fishing vessel

Trieste

It was ordered by the Norwegian company Rosund Drift

CRUISES

Royal Caribbean has taken delivery of its new Legend of the Seas cruise ship.

Miami

Built by Meyer Turku, it can accommodate 5,610 passengers

SHIPYARDS

Concentration in the UK shipbuilding sector

London

Baleana buys APCL Group (A&P Tyne, Cammell Laird and A&P Falmouth and Falmouth Docks and Engineering)

PORTS

Informal hearings of trade union representatives on port governance reform

Rome

At the heart of the critical issues highlighted - confirms Filt-Cgil - is the planned establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa

PORTS

Venice, the DPSS confirms the need to build new offshore terminals outside the lagoon.

Venice

The Strategic System Programming Document has been approved by the AdSP Management Committee

ASSOCIATIONS

The Spinelli Group has joined the Italian Association of Port Terminal Operators

Genoa

The company and Assiterminal expressed satisfaction with the resumption of an important association

PORTS

In the first three months of 2026, freight traffic at UK ports fell by -2.6%

London

More significant decrease (-6.8%) in boarding loads

ASSOCIATIONS

Mark Hindley is the new president of the European Motor Vehicle Logistics Association

Istanbul

Wolfgang Göbel was elected honorary president

SAFETY & SECURITY

At the Port of Genoa, a tugboat was stopped for irregularities in nitrogen oxide emissions.

Genoa

The vessel is used for the construction works of the new breakwater

PORTS

In April, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +21.4%

Ravenna

An increase of +2.5% is expected in May

SHIPPING

Sallaum Lines to launch dedicated China-Europe service in 2027

Nanjing

Two new 7,400 CEU PCTCs taken delivery

MEETINGS

On June 12th in Naples, an initiative by Filt Cgil on governance in the port sector

Rome

NEWS

Naval drone found in Romanian port of Constanta

Bucharest

The device self-destructed without causing any casualties.

SHIPYARDS

HJSC receives approval in principle for the construction of a 10,000 TEU biofuel containership.

Athens

It was released from the Korean Naval Register

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease invests $917 million to purchase ten new container ships

Athens

They will be delivered between the fourth quarter of 2028 and the first quarter of 2030.

DEFENCE

WASS (Fincantieri) and Magellan Agreement on Canada's Underwater Defense

Trieste

Industrial cooperation opportunities in the field of heavy torpedoes and countermeasures will be explored

SEAFARERS

Solutions to overcome the chronic staff shortage in the Italian maritime sector

Procida

Pagano (Maritime Labor Committee): Digitalization, simplification, and cooperation between training and businesses to overcome the crisis

EDUCATION

Maritime training agreement signed by Gente di Mare (Cosulich) and Carnival

Genoa

Di Tizio: This collaboration allows us to bring an international project to the territory

SHIPYARDS

Antipollution (V.Group) orders four eco-friendly vessels from ONEX Shipyards & Technologies

Athens

Option for four additional units

COMPANIES

Spinelli has ordered three new handling vehicles from FTMH

Genoa

A reach stacker for empty containers has already entered service in the group's Livorno depot

COMPANIES

Luigi Merlo to lead MSC Cruises' Italian cruise terminal company

Geneva

Centrone (formerly Fincantieri) takes over as Director of Maritime Policies and Government Affairs for the group in Italy

SHIPYARDS

Greece's Skaramangas Shipyards and South Korea's HD Hyundai sign cooperation agreement

Athens

The aim is to collaborate in the construction of surface military vessels

PORTS

AD Ports buys the Brazilian Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura

Sao Paulo/Abu Dhabi

The company handles the largest volume of agri-food bulk exports in the South American nation

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has been approved.

Livorno

Unanimous approval from the Management Committee

COMPANIES

Chen Lichtenstein appointed president and CEO of ZIM

Haifa

He will replace the resigning Eli Glickman.

ASSOCIATIONS

Gianluca Croce has been confirmed as president of Assagenti Genova.

Genoa

The members of the association's board for the two-year period 2026-2028

SHIPPING

The Mega Serena ferry has joined the Corsica Sardinia Ferries fleet.

Vado Ligure

It has a capacity of up to 2,000 passengers and over 600 vehicles.

SHIPYARDS

The first steel cutting of the Crystal Grace cruise ship took place in Marghera.

Miami

Fincantieri will deliver the vessel in spring 2028

PORTS

Palumbo Superyacht awarded 13,048 square meters of mooring space to the Port of Ortona.

Ancona

Central Adriatic Port Authority, guidelines for issuing the single ZES authorization

PORTS

Port of Livorno: Two new FHP MarterNeri warehouses inaugurated

Livorno

Investment exceeding 23 million euros

PORTS

The Committee of the Central Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority has decided to close the institution's state of crisis.

Civitavecchia

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

New solution for exceptional transport on intermodal trains from FS Logistix and Van der Vlist

Verona

Two aerial platforms transported from Verona to Rostock

ACCIDENTS

Port of Naples: Fire aboard GNV's Phoenix ferry

Naples

Flames broke out in the internal areas of deck 6 of the ship

PORTS

Latrofa has chosen a trusted individual to lead an in-house company within the Lazio Port Authority.

Civitavecchia

The new sole director - he underlined - has been provided with particularly stringent management guidelines

SHIPPING

In the first three months of 2026, MPC Container Ships' revenues decreased by -6.4%.

Oslo

Quarterly net income of $40.8 million (-31.8%)

PORTS

The 2026-2028 Three-Year Operational Plan of the Sardinian Port Authority has been approved.

Olbia

Green light from the Management Committee

PORTS

The environmental assessment process for the San Antonio Outer Harbor project has been completed.

Saint Anthony

CRUISES

The Viking Mira cruise ship was delivered at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona

Ancona/Los Angeles

It has a gross tonnage of 54,300 tons and a capacity of 998 passengers.

COMPANIES

In 2025, RINA recorded revenues of over one billion euros (+11%)

Genoa

Net profit up 30%

PORTS

The new railway bridge has been installed at the Port of Marina di Carrara.

Marina di Carrara

Pisano: A turning point in the port's logistics organization.

MEETINGS

Ports, freight terminals, and corridors. Venice and the Upper Adriatic as a gateway to the East.

Venice

This is the theme of the event that will be held on Thursday in Venice

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

ASSOCIATIONS

Tomorrow in Sant'Agnello (Naples) the inauguration event of the Italy Branch of The Nautical Institute

London

MEETINGS

Assarmatori's annual assembly will take place in Rome on Tuesday.

Rome

The event's theme is "Instructions for not navigating in the dark."

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project

(Interesting Engineering)

Shipbuilding's Spring Illusion: Backbone Collapses

(The Chosun Daily)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Estonian State Fleet orders electric-powered ferry from Polish shipyard Crist

Tallinn

Contract worth 49.93 million euros

PORTS

In April, Spanish ports handled 1.7 million containers (+1.7%)

Madrid

Cruise passengers down by -18.4%

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Valencia decreased by 2.5% in April

Valencia

In the first four months of 2026, almost 1.8 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)

SHIPPING

Global Ship Lease posts record quarterly revenues again

Athens

Net profit down 24.0%

YACHTING

International cooperation between the Sardinian Port Authority and the Port of Tangier Ville for luxury yachting

Cagliari

Promotion of an integrated nautical circuit between Sardinia and Morocco

PORTS

The new first aid medical center has been inaugurated in the port of Gioia Tauro

Gioia Tauro

Among the facilities, a first aid clinic and a CMR ambulance

FINANCING

BPER provides financing to Grimaldi Euromed for fleet modernization.

Milan/Naples

Resources used to partially cover the purchase of the ship "Grande Manila"

SHIPYARDS

ASRY and Priya Blue establish ship recycling yard in Bahrain

Al Muharraq/Alang

First ship destined for dismantling has arrived in the Middle Eastern nation

MARITIME SERVICES

SAAM Towage orders five new tugboats from Turkish shipyard Sanmar Shipyard

Santiago

They will have a pulling capacity of between 70 and 80 tons

PORTS

Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach dropped 5.7% last month.

Long Beach/Singapore/Hong Kong

In Singapore, growth of +3.6% was recorded, while in Hong Kong containers decreased by -6.3%.

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Carta (Fermerci): Urgent policies are needed to support railway companies.

Rome

In 2025, rail cargo lost approximately 3.5%, in terms of trains/km

SHIPYARDS

Fratelli Neri orders two more new tugboats in Egypt

Ismailia

Contract with the Suez Canal Company for Modern Boats

PORTS

Container traffic in the port of Barcelona grew by 17.4% in April.

Barcelona/Algeciras

Algeciras port increases by 6.3%.

COMPANIES

The Islamabad government has approved the sale of a 30% stake in the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation.

Islamabad

The share will go to the state logistics company NLC which will also assume management control of PNSC

PORTS

In 2025, the Spanish port system recorded record revenues

Madrid

Pre-tax profit was 349 million euros (+4.2%)

SHIPPING

Leapmotor International strengthens its partnership with the Neapolitan Grimaldi shipping group.

Hoofddorp

In the first quarter, approximately 20,000 units were transported from China to the Italian market.

CRUISES

Cruise traffic in German ports reached a new record last year

Wiesbaden

With 1.51 million passengers, growth was +4.1%.

CELEBRATION

Federazione del Mare joins the celebrations for the International Day for Women in Maritime 2026.

Rome

Mattioli: The maritime economy is losing opportunities and potential.

SHIPPING

After years of sustained growth, short sea shipping in Spain has entered a phase of structural slowdown

Madrid

This is what the latest report from the Observatorio Estadístico del Transporte Marítimo de Corta Distancia reveals.

LOGISTICS

AD Ports to buy German freight forwarder MBS Logistics

Colony

The company has over 450 employees and 26 offices worldwide.

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