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November 11, 2019

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Asia-Europe up 3.1pc to US$729/TEU, USWC off 3.5pc to $1,532/FEU Port tracker expects US import cargo surge before China tariffs bite ICTSI wins US$93.6 million from ILWU dockers for unlawful practices Seaspan Q3 profit declines 46.3pc, but up 93.8pc in first 9 months Sinotrans Q3 profit slips 6.64pc to US$19.68 million, but mum on sales Oz terminal operators offset business losses by charging more for less 43pc of trucks in northeast US powered by near-zero emissions diesel US farm state of Iowa may host signing of long-awaited US-China pact CMA CGM hikes Pakistan-East Africa rate US$100/TEU November 20 Durban docks first ship on Hapag-ONE new Mideast Asia-Africa service Drones pass tests in busy Antwerp port, readying for urban acceptance CMA CGM announces a US$100/TEU low water surcharge in Paraguay Chamber of Shipping: Canada's Oceans Protection needs improvement Global air freight volumes decline by 5pc in September: IATA Radiation leak discovered at KL air cargo terminal in Borneo shipment Fraport's first 9 months net profit up 9.4pc to US$457.6 million Lufthansa Q3 profits fall 4pc to US$1.2 billion though sales rise 2pc

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NOVEMBER 10x , 2019
Maersk to pilot battery system to improve power production MOL collaborates in developing LNG fuel supply terminal & promoting use of natural gas New cyber security guide published Shipbuilding industry to get a boost with ship design & model testing centre coming up, says Shipping Minister DGTR recommends imposition of anti-subsidy duty on imports of copper wire rods from 4 nations BIMSTEC ports conclave sees MoUs inked to boost India's Act East Policy LPG terminal to come up at Krishnapatnam Port Mechanised coal handling berth operational at New Mangalore Port Minister inaugurates commencement of 4th season of Costa Cruises' homeporting in India at Mumbai Port PSA Kolkata achieves record monthly throughput & commissions 11 new reach stackers Revised berthing policy & tariff structure at Dhamra Port Portall Infosystems & 21CC Education partner to provide quality e-learning solutions in Indian logistics sector Rich Graviss signs on DHL SmarTrucking as logistics partner Forex reserves again at new high Govt examining possibility of setting up regulatory authority for e-commerce India continues to be among the fastest growing major economies with robust fundamentals, says Finance Ministry in response to Moody's change in outlook Steel Scrap Recycling Policy issued Shaping a smarter future for Customs

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Perfecting the details Longer trains and new hinterland services for Kiel's port New owners for Pall-Ex Group Post Nord: changes at the top Budapest to welcome Tiaca executives next week First US class I railway joins TradeLens platform Green light for Seine-Northern Europe canal De Winter Logistics takes over De Lordd Transport Award for the US secretary of transportation First Asian airline joins new cargo e-booking platform Intermodal operator honoured for green initiative K Line extends its bulk carrier fleet PA airport wins grant for new cargo facility Digital solution for keyless overnight deliveries Rhenus plans to expand its footprint in Asia Chris Porter joins Kukla Beverage Logistics Federal funding for terminal refurbishment at Jaxport "Curiosity of the Day" New all-in-one solution for ULD handling

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Carriers eye more FAK rate hikes as spot rate improvement tapers off Bullish ATSG sees A321 freighter leasing opportunities in China Ambitious Röhlig Logistics expands footprint in Mexico with JV buyout Maersk gets onboard as SaaS specialist ZigZag simplifies reverse logistics Air cargo market monitor part 1: data sheds doubt on the 'peak' Trump won't hit EU with threatened car tariffs, says EC president Happy birthday radar: Premium - It's only just begun...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Polar Code: New guidelines issued by ICS and OCIMF Technical developments in ship design and equipment continue to facilitate more and more ship operations in remote polar areas, despite challenging and unpredictable sea and weather conditions. IMO's International Code for Ships Keel for first Flight III DDG 51 authenticated In a milestone for the Navy's DDG 51 destroyer program, the keel of the first Flight III destroyer, the future USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125), was ceremoniously laid and authenticated at Fincantieri to close two of Vard's Norwegian shipyards Shipbuilding giant Fincantieri yesterday reported its results for the first nine months of 2019 and, although numbers for the group were good, losses from its Norwegian headquartered subsidiary Vard had a negative Thrustmaster to repower Utah ferry Houston headquartered Thrustmaster of Texas, Inc. reports that it has been awarded a contract from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) for the repowering of the Charles Hall Ferry on Lake Powell.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Pangaea sells two older bulkers Debt-free units will generate $11m in further cash for Nasdaq-listed operator Greek owners demand 'immediate' action over kidnappings Owners' union issues plea for response to 'unacceptable' situation in the Gulf of Guinea, hinting at wider industry frustration with... Reprieve for Cosco tankers to unnerve investors Tanker rates have already fallen back from the earlier high levels, while investors will not favour another blow from the... Accident report finds naval vessel failed to follow procedures The accident investigation report said in several instances the navy vessel did not follow procedures. It recommended heightened crew training... Shipping could be forced to full decarbonisation by 2050 Former energy ambassador of Greece warns that the tanker segment will face upheaval and will require total restructuring Prokopiou calls for speed limits and goal-based carbon measures Founder of tanker, gas and bulker firms says refiners are using ships as 'garbage dumpers' for residual fuel oil ahead... Port of Los Angeles volumes reflect impact of trade tariffs Container handling at the US' largest port falls by a fifth as national import figures stagnate Singapore to push LNG with new initiatives MPA said it would also promote LNG as a cleaner and greener fuel to could contribute to IMO's 2050 target... Livanos calls on LNG owners to cut back on newbuilds Mr Livanos warned that new LNG carriers will be obsolete by 2050 without new technologies owing to the imposition of... Logistics minnows eye outsourced software to match the big fish 'Software as a service' products that provide customisable software packages to smaller logistics firms could be a viable way for... Daily Briefing Free to read: Winter transatlantic boost seen for MR tankers \| Lack of finance demand leads to more leasing orders... The Interview: George Economou The Greek shipping magnate has just taken his signature Nasdaq-listed company DryShips private after 15 roller-coaster years. A good moment... Dry bulk geared segment to benefit from IMO 2020 Mr Hashim noted that about 32.16m dwt of tonnage in the geared vessel segment is more than 20 years of... Real balances in fuel market may remain unclear until mid-2020 Minerva Bunkering chief executive questions if the large quantities of stockpiled low sulphur fuel oil are reflected in paper markets... Scorpio Tankers says the best is yet to come The company said 18 scrubber installations were completed in the third quarter, with 13 more in progress. The majority will... Gard turns losses round with positive result and zero increase 'We assess our premium based on results in our portfolio over time. We won't look to what other clubs are... Crew evacuated after chemical tanker catches fire off Singapore MPA is investigating the incident and no further details have been disclosed Britain reduces threat level for shipping in Strait of Hormuz Britain has officially lowered its risk assessment for UK-flagged ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz. They will soon be able...

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Judge delays $93 million judgment against ILWU ELDs to reset the rate-making clock: TIA report Bankruptcy erodes trust in independent freight payment vendors Asia-North Europe carriers hold on to spot rate gains New pact yields intermodal gains at India's JNPT Schiphol edges closer to solution for freighter slot shortage

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Ullman: Fuel price spread still lower than expectations The spread between high sulphur and compliant fuel is not as high as some were predicting, according to Concordia Maritime's chief executive. Kim Ullman, the head of the Swedish tanker owner, told TradeWinds this week that the fuel spread is between $250 per tonne and $300 per tonne. Momentum with Concordia as tanker market 'finally' turns "The spreads were expected to be in the [$600 per tonne IMO urged to target fuel producers for decarbonisation The UN body can put more pressure on refineries to produce low-carbon fuel in pursuit of the 2050 emission goal, some vessel owners say Overseas Shipholding improves outlook for fourth quarter Overseas Shipholding Group is confident in the strengthening Jones Act market and is bumping up its fourth quarter expectations. The New York-listed tanker and barge owner is forecasting $30.3m in adjusted Ebitda for the last three months of the year, a near doubling from the $14.9m earned for the third quarter, alongside $13m in time charter equivalent growth to $89.5m. Overseas Shipholding Gro Ultramaxes can "super slow-steam" on oil until 2043 Based on Port Dragon Bulk's estimates, slow steaming can be more cost-effective than LNG propulsion for the mid-size bulker segment Global Ship Lease gets a lift from S&P Global Ship Lease (GSL) has become a better company in the eyes of S&P Global Ratings. The New York-based credit rating agency raised the boxship owner's long-term issuer credit rating and first priority senior secured notes to B+ from B, GSL said. S&P gave the higher mark on the basis of new charters at favourable rates, extended debt maturities, rebalancing supply and demand conditions and a b Fredriksen group lifts Marius Hermansen to COO John Fredriksen has expanded the responsibilities of Marius Hermansen, who has been appointed chief operating officer at private Seatankers Management. The 40-year-old Bergen native started in Fredriksen-controlled Frontline in 2014 after 10 years as shipbroker in the sale and purchase department of Oslo-based Fearnleys. Shortly after, he started in Fredriksen's management company Seatankers, bas Baltic Dry Index dips again while sentiment stagnates After a fun summer, the party is over for dry markets as bearish sentiment depresses rates ahead of the New Year. Samsung Heavy Industries bleeds more red ink Transocean drillship cancellations have hurt the South Korean yard's figures. Legal settlement allows Teekay Offshore to focus on growth Tanker owner pleased that disputes involving more than $250m were ended for $47m. Fincantieri profit up but Vard unit losing money Italian shipbuilder says subsidiary hit by oil and gas downturn Anglo-Eastern and Fleet Management talk up benefits of being privately owned Growth is good but not at any cost, say leading third-party technical shipmanagers Below-radar Turkish outfit linked to string of tanker deals Medship listed as manager of former Ridgebury Tankers and Novellas Union ships, linked to deal for Pantheon VLCC tanker Hashim: 'pleasant' IMO 2020 bulker dividend coming in January Thai-based owner says slow-steaming and scrapping of veteran vessels make outlook bright Woodside hires six Solstad Offshore vessels for Aussie drilling project The project includes a PSV that will run on LNG fuel for the duration of its contract Down Under. Bimco expands global fuel price monitoring tool to help with 'massive uncertainty' Bimco has launched an online tool that its members can use to monitor the spread in prices between high- and low-sulphur marine fuel at 32 ports worldwide. Fear of fuelling: Why IMO 2020 might not be so bad "We have seen significant fluctuations in the market over the past couple of months - fluctuations that can only be explained by the massive uncertainty about the future ," Peter Sand, Bimco George Procopiou opts for compliant fuel over LNG and scrubbers Dynagas chairman of the board gives robust condemnation of scrubbers at Grammenos shipping forum AJ Rahman denies talk of Norvic Shipping sale amid hunt for project investors Owner of bulker operator is looking for backers to help Norvic Shipping's revenue cross the billion dollar mark New operator Delta targets Norvic chartering talent Henrik Jeremiassen and Mudit Paliwal are set to open Delta Corp with staff poached from Norvic Shipping Monjasa carries out first LSFO transfer in West Africa Danish group also sets up new base in Angola Peter Livanos says he will press 'pause' on LNG newbuildings GasLog chairman calls on project charterers to look at existing vessels as IMO's 2050 target for CO2 complicates decisions for owners Depreciation hits Wilson despite higher bulker rates Norwegian mini-vessel owner sees earning dip in third quarter PSV rates moving in right direction as SD profit rises Norwegian owner and investor posts best result yet as OSV markets recover Iran claims two more tanker attacks off Saudi Arabia Government warns IMO of "unsafe routes" in Red Sea after saying incidents previously described as technical faults were in fact missile attacks KCC's combi carriers outperform standard product tankers Norwegian owner says its unique vessels enjoyed rates 1.7 times those of LR1s and MRs Torben Janholt's Pioneer Marine offloads another bulker News of asset disposal comes as shipowner reports a five-fold increase in third quarter net profit Singapore Exchange to launch LSFO derivative contracts Company says increasing global environmental awareness is changing hedging needs of its clients Maersk invests in return logistics start-up ZigZag Move part of Danish owner's wider ambitions to become end-to-end container logistics provider

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
California ports say container exports up, imports down The Port of Long Beach and Port of Oakland said exports were up, but imports down when compared to October 2018. DOWN UNDER TRUCKING: Australia's brutal string of trucking accidents A spate of deadly trucking-related accidents has taken place around Australia over the last week. Truck rollovers were a major contributor to the death toll.... Longshore union will seek to overturn $93.6 million verdict International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) will seek to overturn a jury verdict that says it owes $93.6 million to the former operator of the... BNSF Forges More "Funnel" Double-Track BNSF placed in service approximately 2.5 miles of second main track near Westmond, Idaho, closing the gap between two larger sections of double-track main line... CBP officers when you need them A Miami-based customs broker specializing in perishable imports will benefit from access to agency officers for after-hours inspections through the Reimbursable Services Program. FreightWaves LIVE forecast update: Snow, cold and wind, oh my! Do not let snow, wind and cold keep you from coming to the hottest freight conference of the year. Bundle up and join the excitement! Alibaba funnels $3.3 billion into logistics arm as e-commerce demands intensify The Chinese giant now owns 63% equity in Cainiao. Analyst exchange pinpoints confusion over Ballard Power China ramp-up Uncertainty clouds future of Chinese hydrogen subsidies and impact on the Canadian fuel cell manufacturer. Trans-Pacific container rates are up (a little) in November China-to-California box rates are up 16% from October lows, but are still down 43% year-on-year. Workhorse sees Lordstown tie-up creating new revenue streams Workhorse Group signed several partnership deals to leverage its intellectual property in electric trucks and drones in the third quarter while more than doubling its... EasyJet buys Thomas Cook slots at Gatwick and Bristol Low-cost carrier fended off rivals IAG, Wizz Air and Virgin Atlantic Freight Futures daily curve: 11/8 The National Trucking Freight Futures forward curve indicates a a narrow rate range through 2020. AirBridge Cargo completes record container transport Carrier moved 27 temperature-controlled containers on single flight The final step of the final staircase of the final mile Sometimes, beyond the final mile there are even bigger challenges. Here's one story: UPS, in latest density push, pays customers to pick up at alternate locations UPS' plan to pay folks to pick-up at alternate locations speaks to need to drive B2C last-mile density Several rounds of weekend snow to hit northern states Back-to-back-to-back rounds of snowfall could slow down weekend truckers from High Plains to Midwest. Startup easing ecommerce returns logistics raises investment from Maersk Growth London-based logistics startup tailored to ease e-commerce returns. Flashback Friday: Salute the U.S. Merchant Marine & U.S. Navy Armed Guard The U.S. Merchant Marine provided a supply chain lifeline to U.S. and Allied Armed Forces around the world during World War II. As Veterans Day... Survey finds high number of fleets running in-cab cameras Almost half of fleets are using in-cab video or dash cams as well as a growing number that utilize video services, according to a new... Today's Pickup: BYD and Toyota announce joint BEV venture Plus: Amazon Air emissions complicate carbon neutrality goals; autonomous delivery comes to Moscow OFAC: Know your equipment lease end-user The U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control assessed $210,600 civil penalty against Apollo Aviation Group for violating the Sudanese Sanctions Regulations.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Shipping companies bracing for legal knots as IMO sulfur rules loom IMO 2020 prompting owners, charterers to rework CPAs to factor in performance of scrubbers and use of compliant bunkers. IFO 380 spot prices end week higher in USGC, Panama on IMO 2020 supply shifts New IMO 2020 sulfur limit expected to make 0.5%S bunkers dominant marine fuel. Crude edges higher amid uncertainty over US-China deal Crude remained influenced by continued uncertainty over a preliminary trade deal between the US and China. Monjasa reports first VLSFO supply in West Africa Company plans to sell both locally produced low sulfur straight run fuel oil and imported blends as 0.5% sulfur fuels in the region. External: Global Risk Management

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A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

SHIPPING

A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal

Ismailia

Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

PORTS

Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame

Hamburg

A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%

Civitavecchia

Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.

SHIPPING

ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar

Haifa

The board of directors is evaluating other proposals

PORTS

The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.

Rome

At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa

SHIPPING

FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships

Washington

The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.

CRUISES

Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville

Seville/London

The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

PORTS

Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port

Dar es Salaam

The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority

ASSOCIATIONS

Roberto Petri is the new president of the Italian Ports Association.

Rome

Very close to the Brothers of Italy, he worked in the banking sector and was a member of the boards of directors of publicly owned companies.

PORTS

The level of connection of Italian ports to the network of containerized maritime routes is growing

Geneva

The only exception was Trieste, which recorded a decrease of -12.3%.

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

CRUISES

Carnival Corporation Says 2025 Was Its Best Year Ever

Miami

Reintroduction of dividend distribution announced

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

SHIPPING

T&E: European e-fuel production projects insufficient for shipping decarbonization

Brussels

It is likely that European targets will be met with imported fuels, or not at all.

PORTS

Porto Marghera inaugurates a new single-section underground pipeline for the transport of vegetable oils.

Venice

At 3.1 kilometers, it is the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe.

FREIGHT TERMINALS

PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer to manage the Intermodal Terminal at Interporto Padova

Padua

A financial offer of 75 million euros was presented

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

SHIPPING

Sea-Intelligence: By 2025, the container ship deployment model will have radically changed.

Copenhagen

Vessels are frequently replaced to accommodate short-term fluctuations in demand and to manage operational disruptions

ASSOCIATIONS

Finnish Mikki Koskinen is the new president of European Shipowners - ECSA

Brussels

He will take over from Karin Orsel on January 1st.

SHIPPING

Premier Alliance's Asia-Northern Europe services will be based on a hub-and-spoke model

Seoul

Drastic reduction in the number of stopovers on some routes

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Work has begun in Switzerland to build a four-meter rail corridor for freight transport from France.

Bern

Construction site completion at the end of 2029

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in French ports grew by +6.9%

La Defense

Increase driven by rising bulk cargo. Miscellaneous cargo remained stable.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri plans to double the production capacity of its Italian shipyards in the defense segment

Trieste

Revenues expected to increase by 40% over the next five years

SHIPPING

WHL orders CSSC Huangpu Wenchong Shipbuilding Co. to build six dual-fuel LNG containerships

Taipei

Charter of three additional vessels

PORTS

The Spanish observatory on the EU ETS notes an unusual increase in container traffic in neighbouring non-European ports

Madrid

Growing activity in ports such as those in the UK, Egypt and Turkey

PORTS

Marsa Maroc to acquire 45% of Spain's Boluda Maritime Terminals

Casablanca/Valencia

Investment worth 80 million euros

COMPANIES

Investment firm BC Partners to acquire majority stake in Fortidia

Milan

The company operates through multiple franchise brands, including Mail Boxes Etc. and PostNet

SHIPPING

MPC Container Ships orders six 3,700 TEU containerships

Oslo

Taizhou Sanfu Ship Engineering wins $292.5 million contract

LOGISTICS

Ownership of the Fagioli group will pass to CEVA Logistics

Milan

The Sant'Ilario D'Enza group specializes in the project logistics sector

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

CRUISES

MSC Cruises orders Meyer Werft to build four cruise ships with options for two more

Berlin

Orders for a total value of up to ten billion euros

PORTS

AD Ports submits a bid to acquire control of Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

SHIPPING

The number of calls at Italian ports in the Premier Alliance network for 2026 is increasing.

Seoul/Singapore/Keelung

Three calls in Genoa, two in La Spezia, and two in Gioia Tauro. The Asia-Europe services will continue to circumnavigate Africa.

ASSOCIATIONS

Stefano Messina is heading for a new term as president of Assarmatori.

Rome

The renewal of the association's positions for the four-year period 2026-2030 is scheduled for next month.

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd orders CIMC Raffles to build eight 4,500-TEU containerships

Hamburg

Long-term charter of 14 container ships with capacities ranging from 1,800 to 4,500 TEUs

SHIPYARDS

Hanwha raises its stake in Austal from 9.9% to 19.9%

Henderson

The South Korean group has become the reference shareholder of the Australian company

Companies inform

Accelleron calls for cross-sector action to unlock carbon-neutral fuels for shipping

COMPANIES

Maersk Group changes several top positions in the company

Copenhagen

New CFO and appointment of new regional managers

PORTS

In the first half of the year, Italian ports recorded growth in containers and dry bulk cargo

Rome

Rolling stock and liquid bulk volumes decreased. "Port Infographics" by Assoporti-SRM

COMPANIES

Snam will acquire 48.2% of Igneo Infrastructure Partners in OLT - Offshore LNG Toscana

London/San Donato Milanese

Operation worth approximately 126 million euros

TRANSPORTATION

The first "Decade of Sustainable Transport" established by the UN will begin on January 1st.

New York

Kramek (WSC): Effective global regulation of greenhouse gas emissions at IMO is vital for shipping

PORTS

EU investigation into joint control of Spanish company Tercat by TiL (MSC Group) and Hutchison Ports

Brussels

The company manages the BEST terminal at the port of Barcelona

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded increases of +0.5% and +2.5%

Naples

PORTS

ESPO urges MEPs to endorse report on military mobility

Brussels

Ryckbost: Clearly recognizes the strategic role of ports

PORTS

From January 1st ICTSI will manage Durban Container Terminal 2 at the Port of Durban

Durban

Traffic capacity will be increased from two to 2.8 million TEUs

SHIPPING

The ZIM Board of Directors confirms that it has received multiple expressions of interest in purchasing the company, including one of a strategic nature.

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

PORTS

In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven grew by +5.7%

Bremen

Significant increase in general cargo. Bulk cargo declines.

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

SHIPYARDS

CSSC and COSCO sign cooperation agreement for the construction of 87 ships

Beijing

Project worth approximately 7.1 billion dollars under China's 15th Five-Year Plan

SHIPPING

Last October, maritime traffic in the Suez Canal decreased by -0.7%

Cairo

Tanker transits increased by 9.6%. Other vessel types declined by 6.5%.

SHIPYARDS

HD Hyundai to build shipyard in Indian state of Tamil Nadu

Seongnam

An agreement was also signed with BEML for the construction of marine and port cranes in India.

SHIPPING

Shipowners call for suspending the application of the EU ETS to the maritime sector.

PORTS

Federlogistica expresses concern over the proposed Genoese tax on maritime passengers.

Genoa

Concerns for the overall balance of the national port ecosystem and for the operational choices of shipowners

SHIPYARDS

SEA Europe disappointed by the failure to recognize the maritime manufacturing industry as a strategic sector for the EU

PORTS

Port of Palermo: Administrative violations amounting to one million euros related to boating and concessions

Palermo

Over 265 vessels used for rental purposes without mandatory insurance were identified.

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

EU transport ministers approve incentives for trucks by amending the directive on dimensions and weights.

Brussels

Road haulage - CER, ERFA, RFF, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE denounce - can expect economic gains, but the company will have to wait for a reduction in the environmental impact of logistics.

SHIPPING

First LNG refueling of a ferry in the port of Genoa

Genoa

500 cubic meters of bioLNG delivered to the new vessel "GNV Virgo"

SHIPPING

ONE appoints new agency in Albania

London

Centralog Albania is based in Durres and will be fully operational by the end of the month

INSURANCE

Genoa-based shipping broker Lockton PL Ferrari expands its operations into other sectors.

Genoa

New segments Natural Resources, Oil & Gas and Construction & Real Estate

PORTS

Giampieri (Assoporti): Italy's widespread port system requires a single, stable control room.

Rome

The port reform - he stated - can be a great opportunity for all of us

AVIATION

Lufthansa Cargo and Swiss WorldCargo have signed a strategic cooperation agreement.

Frankfurt/Zurich

Synergies are expected in both the commercial and operational fields

TRADE

Agreement to end EU dependence on Russian energy

Brussels

The Council-Parliament agreement provides for a gradual but definitive elimination of Russian gas imports by the end of 2027.

ASSOCIATIONS

Assiterminal confirms its appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) regarding the indexation of concession fees.

Genoa

108 member companies reached

SEAFARERS

The ITF urges the Dutch Court of Appeal to correct its preliminary findings on maritime work.

London

PORTS

Port of Piombino, the regasification terminal has created both opportunities and obstacles

Livorno

Gariglio: It is necessary to know if and for how long the "Italis LNG" will remain in port.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri signs a memorandum of understanding on its production model and procurement.

Rome/Trieste

A step forward - underline Fim, Fiom and Uilm - for the regulation and control of the supply chain system

PORTS

The Port Authority of Genoa and Savona opposes the introduction of a three-euro municipal surcharge on ferry and cruise boarding fees.

Genoa

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

PORTS

Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 3.8% last October.

Beijing

International volumes increased by 8.9%. Container traffic amounted to 26.4 million TEUs (+8.0%).

INSTITUTIONS

The composition of the International Maritime Organization's council has been renewed.

London

Rixi: Italy was once again the most voted nation

PORTS

Quarterly decline in general cargo traffic at the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado

Genoa

During the July-September period, solid bulk cargoes also decreased. Liquid cargoes increased.

PORTS

The large port of Syracuse will be equipped with a new maritime station

Syracuse

An old warehouse will be renovated and redeveloped

LOGISTICS

Assologistica applauds the approval of the new rules on pallet exchanges.

Milan

Potential savings of at least 70 million euros are estimated

PORTS

Giuseppe Grimaldi confirmed as Secretary General of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority

Naples

Unanimous resolution of the Management Committee

INDUSTRY

Hiab acquires Brazilian loading crane supplier ING Cranes.

Helsinki

The company has 250 employees and a turnover of approximately 50 million euros.

SHIPPING

Norwegian MPC Container Ships' revenues fell by 5.0% in the third quarter.

Oslo

Net profit was $53.6 million (-15.8%)

PORTS

The Algerian port of Skikda will be equipped with a new 600,000 TEU container terminal

Algiers

It will be built as part of the oil port expansion project

PORTS

Port of Rotterdam plans offshore wind terminal

Rotterdam

A public consultation has been launched

SHIPPING

ZIM is evaluating several proposals for the purchase of the company

Haifa

Receipt of the offer submitted by Glickman and Ungar confirmed

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk have not set a date for the return of their ships via Suez

Copenhagen/Hamburg

SHIPPING

Maersk announces the return of its ships through the Suez Canal starting next month

Ismailia

In October, transits remained unchanged. A 16% increase is expected in November.

SHIPPING

After 2035, Russian cargo traffic on the Arctic route could decrease

Moscow/St. Petersburg

The governor of the Murmansk region highlighted this during a meeting with Putin

SHIPPING

Diana Shipping offers to acquire all of Genco Shipping & Trading Ltd.

Athens/New York

Planned investment of $758 million for the remaining 85.2% of the capital

ASSOCIATIONS

At the IMO assembly, Rixi acts as a lobbyist for the party opposed to the European Union ETS system.

London

The election of the new council of the International Maritime Organization is on Friday.

LOGISTICS

Macquarie Asset Management submits an offer to acquire Australian logistics group Qube Holdings

Sydney

Proposal worth $7.5 billion

SHIPPING

HMM orders eight 13,400 TEU containerships from HD Hyundai Group

Seoul

Six will be built by HD Hyundai Samho and two by HD Hyundai Heavy Industries

TRADE

G20 economies' merchandise trade growth in the July-September quarter

Paris

Exports and imports of services are also increasing

TRUCKING

Freewheels: New payment terms rules leave hauliers unprotected.

Modena

They do not address - explains Franchini - the heart of the problem: the disproportion of bargaining power between clients and small carriers.

OFFSHORE

The Trump administration unveils a plan for the massive exploitation of offshore oil and gas fields.

Washington

The program covers areas of the outer continental shelf amounting to approximately 514 million hectares.

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

SHIPPING

In the July-September quarter, ZIM's revenues decreased by -35.7%

Haifa

Fleet volumes fell by 4.5%. Performance in the Asia-Europe market was very negative.

PORTS

Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.

Livorno

The timetables presented by BN di Navigazione, Moby, Toremar and Forship have been approved.

PORTS

Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia

La Spezia

Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats

CEREMONIES

The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.

Messina

The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum

PORTS

Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal

Venice

Investment of 8.5 million euros

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy

Trieste

Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard

JOBS

The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.

Rome

Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra

SHIPPING

In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel

Genoa

It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.

Brussels

Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform

Frankfurt

American company invests in GMP

OFFSHORE

Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar

Milan

The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.

INDUSTRY

Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.

Helsinki/Munich

Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne

Amount of 57 million euros

COMPANIES

GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo

SHIPYARDS

KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships

Lysaker/Seongnam

NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers

SHIPPING

ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona

Singapore

The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency

PORTS

Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.

Ancona

Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce

Ålesund

It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector

ASSOCIATIONS

Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.

Rome

TRUCKING

Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.

Genoa

Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.

COMPANIES

ZIM shareholders reach agreement again

Haifa

Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors

COMPANIES

Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS

Milan

Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.

PORTS

Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.

Genoa

Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.

ACCIDENTS

Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.

Genoa

It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur

PORTS

The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.

Ravenna

It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli

INDUSTRY

Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco

Hamilton

It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.

PORTS

In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.

Piraeus

Passengers increased by +0.9%

PORTS

AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port

Abu Dhabi

Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority

SHIPPING

EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment

Brussels

Five more people and four companies fined

PORTS

In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)

Barcelona

Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.

MOURNING

Paolo Spada, vice president of Federagenti, has passed away.

Rome

Pessina: He leaves an unfillable void in the entire Italian maritime community.

PORTS

Container traffic at the port of Hong Kong decreased by -12.0% in November

Hong Kong

In the first 11 months of 2025 the decline was -5.7%

AWARDS

Emanuele Grimaldi has been appointed an honorary member of the National Order of Merit of Malta.

Naples

COMPANIES

Rebranding for the Messina Group's activities

Genoa

Common graphic and lexical choice for all business areas

PORTS

Six new 100% electric yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Genova Pra' terminal.

Genoa

Three more vehicles will be delivered to the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal at Christmas

PORTS

ICTSI to upgrade the Rio Brasil Terminal container terminal at the Port of Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro

Investment of approximately 175 million dollars

SAILING LIST

Visual Sailing List

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

PORTS

In the first 11 months of 2025, the Port of Singapore handled over 40.7 million containers (+8.5%)

Singapore

Overall freight traffic decreased by -1.1%

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

GTS increases the frequency of its intermodal connections between Bari and Verona and Piacenza and Nola.

Bari

The first will increase to six rotations; the second will become daily

PORTS

The Partnership Body for the Sea Resources of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority has been established.

La Spezia

Appointment by decree of President Pisano

AVIATION

Agreement between the Port Authority and the Chamber of Commerce to facilitate the entry of an industrial partner into Genoa Airport.

Genoa

It will be signed soon

ASSOCIATIONS

Paolo Guidi has been elected the new president of Assologistica.

Milan

The Vice Presidents are Sabrina De Filippis, Riccardo Fuochi, Agostino Gallozzi, Paolo Pandolfo, Umberto Ruggerone and Renzo Sartori.

NEWS

138 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Civitavecchia.

Rome

Found inside an articulated lorry disembarked from a ship coming from Spain

PORTS

The decree has been signed for the disposal of dredged sediment from the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa.

La Spezia

The transfer of 282,000 cubic meters is planned

SHIPPING

Greek CCEC has almost completed its exit from the containership segment

Athens

$814.3 million in proceeds from the sale of 14 full containers in 22 months

SHIPPING

GNV Virgo was christened in the port of Palermo

Genoa

GNV's fleet renewal program includes the construction of eight ships

PORTS

The Livorno Port Center celebrates a decade spent integrating the port and city reality

Livorno

Gariglio (AdSP): in recent years we have managed to create a community atmosphere

PORTS

Members of the Management Committee of the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority have been appointed.

Livorno

The nomination of the member expressed by the Tuscany Region has not yet been received

PROGRESS AND TECHNOLOGY

Fincantieri and WSense reach agreement on underwater monitoring and communication technologies for maritime infrastructure.

Trieste/Milan

Among the objectives, safety, predictability and control in port activities

TRUCKING

The entry into force of the EU ETS for construction and road transport has been postponed to 2028.

Brussels/Rome

Confetra, the deferral allows for more rational planning of investments in fleet renewal

ENVIRONMENT

Costa Cruises is testing the use of electric trucks to supply ships in the ports of Genoa and Savona.

Genoa

Tests as part of the collaboration with LC3 Trasporti

ASSOCIATIONS

Collaboration agreement between ALIS and ANITA to promote the development of road haulage and logistics

Rome

Agreement also extended to the field of industrial relations

LAW

The Regional Administrative Court for Lazio has accepted Grimaldi's request to suspend the sale of the five Moby ships.

Rome

Appeal aimed at "preventing the consolidation of an irreversible anti-competitive structure"

SHIPYARDS

The launch of the ultra-luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Prestige was celebrated at the Marghera shipyard.

Trieste

It will be delivered next year to Regent Seven Seas Cruises

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

The last two journeys of the rolling highway on the railway line between Fribourg and Novara will be on Thursday.

Olten

RAlpin, in the company's nearly 25-year history, has transported over two million trucks by rail

SHIPPING

Edison signs a contract with Knutsen for the charter of a new LNG vessel

Milan

With a capacity of 174,000 cubic meters, it will be built by Hanwha Ocean

COMPANIES

Unifeeder, P&O Ferrymasters and P&O Maritime Logistics will be brought together under the single DP World brand.

Dubai

CRUISES

Project to build a tourist center at the cruise terminal of the Mexican port of Ensenada

Miami/Cancun

Agreement between Carnival Corporation, ITM Group and Hutchison Ports

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

Lineas and FS Logistix have inaugurated the Modalink terminal joint venture.

Antwerp

Five weekly train rotations between Antwerp and Milan

COMPANIES

Marcel Theis will be the new CEO of SBB Cargo International from January 1st.

Olten

He will take over from Sven Flore

PORTS

In October, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +13.4%

Ravenna

A rise of +14.5% is expected in November

PORTS

The conflict over the Genoa Municipality's additional tax on port boarding fees is escalating.

Genoa

Assarmatori, Assagenti, CLIA, Confindustria Genova and Confitarma will not participate in the technical meeting announced by the mayor.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Bulgaria, Greece, and Romania reach agreement on enhanced cooperation within the Black Sea-Aegean Corridor

Brussels

Acceleration of implementation of transport axis projects expected

PORTS

The Port of Barcelona plans to halve its CO2 emissions by 2030

Barcelona

Private investments of 920 million euros and public investments of 780 million are expected.

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri reaches agreement with Bahraini ASRY to collaborate in the shipbuilding sector

Trieste

They will evaluate opportunities for the construction of naval vessels and offshore units

FREIGHT TERMINALS

In the first year of operation, 750,000 tons of goods passed through the Parma Interporto railway terminal

Parma

Over 800 trains moved

PORTS

Salis: The municipal surcharge on boarding fees will not lead to any reduction in traffic.

Genoa

The mayor of Genoa recalls that similar measures have already been activated in other port cities

SHIPPING

The five ships put up for sale by Moby were sold for €229.9 million.

Vicenza

A bid equal to the starting price was submitted

PORTS

PSA Italy expects to close 2025 with further growth in container traffic

Genoa

LOGISTICS

Brussels approves African joint venture between MSC and NYK

Brussels

European Commission clears Yusen Logistics' acquisition of Movianto International

NEWS

Port of Genoa fines luxury cruise megayacht Vidantaworld's Elegant

Genoa

Serious violations of European ship recycling legislation found

PORTS

Consalvo appointed president of the Eastern Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Trieste

He is the general manager of Aeroporto Friuli Venezia Giulia Spa

PORTS

Promoting sustainable development and the energy transition process of the Port of Taranto

Taranto

This is provided for in an agreement between the AdSP of the Ionian Sea and GSE

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority (APSP) will be in Oran to present its Mediterranean Green Corridors development project.

Livorno

Among the objectives, the consolidation of relations with Algeria

PORTS

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

Genoa

The concession duration is set at 60 months

PORTS

In 2024, passenger traffic in European Union ports increased by +6.2%

Luxembourg

The three ports with the highest traffic volume are Italian

SHIPPING

GSL invests $90 million to buy three 8,600 TEU containerships built in 2010 and 2011

Athens

Youroukos: They are the cash cows of the future

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

RCG launches intermodal link between Bosnia and Herzegovina and the port of Koper

Vienna

The train service to Tuzla is weekly.

PORTS

The Ministry of the Interior announces an inter-ministerial meeting for the early exodus of port workers.

Rome

The goal is to identify a definitive solution within a certain timeframe.

SHIPPING

Christening and delivery of a new PCTC of the Grimaldi Group

Naples

The "Greater Istanbul" has a cargo capacity of 9,241 CEUs

SHIPPING

GNV strengthens its ferry service on the Naples-Palermo route.

Genoa

By December 19, the capacity on the line will increase to over 6,000 linear meters

PORTS

The Marseille-Fos Port Authority will invest €1-1.3 billion by 2029.

Marseille

Agreement with MSC for the expansion of the Fos 2XL container terminal

PORTS

Port workers are holding a demonstration in Rome today to demand the establishment of a Fund to support the exodus.

Rome/Genoa

MEETINGS

The general assembly of the Sustainable Intermodal Logistics Association will be held tomorrow in Rome.

Rome

The meeting at the Auditorium Parco della Musica

PORTS

Cisl and Fit Cisl Savona, for Vado Gateway 2025 has proved to be a substantially positive year

Savona

Seeking opportunities with the reopening of the Suez Canal and the recovery of some markets

SEAFARERS

Assarmatori welcomes the new regulations, which are very important for shipping companies and maritime workers.

Rome

PORTS

In the first nine months of 2025, freight traffic in the port of Tanger Med grew by +14.9%

Anjra

118 million tons of cargo moved

SEAFARERS

Zanetti (Confitarma): The Simplification Decree offers more modern tools to our businesses.

Rome

Listen - he underlined - to the needs of our industry

MEETINGS

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

SEAFARERS

National Maritime Fund: The House of Representatives approved the legislation.

Genoa

D'Amato: Measures expected for our seafarers and the competitiveness of the national fleet

NEWS

Potassium permanganate seized at the Port of Genoa as part of the fight against drug trafficking.

Genoa

Operation by the Customs and Monopolies Agency and the Financial Police

SHIPYARDS

Fincantieri cancels orders for four U.S. Navy frigates

Trieste

Further orders are expected for the construction of new classes of naval units

PORTS

The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority met with the port cluster to discuss the new sustainability report.

Livorno

EDUCATION

The Italian Merchant Marine Academy celebrates its first 20 years

Genoa

During this period, 3,660 students from all over Italy graduated.

FINANCING

Crédit Agricole Italia financed the construction of the Grande Tianjin ship for Grimaldi Euromed.

Naples/Parma

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

Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.

Genoa

It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper

MEETINGS

The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres

Rome

It will be held on December 3rd in Rome

››› Meetings File

PRESS REVIEW

Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast

(ABCNEWS.com)

Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects

(Capital FM Kenya)

››› Press Review File

FORUM

of Shipping
and Logistics

ASSITERMINAL

Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato

Roma, 19 giugno 2025

››› File

SHIPPING

Hapag-Lloyd expects next 45% increase in EU ETS surcharge

Hamburg

The Emissions Trading System will enter into full force on January 1st.

SHIPYARDS

European Commissioner Tzitzikostas visited the Monfalcone shipyard

Trieste

Upcoming measures announced to strengthen the sector's competitiveness, resilience, innovation, and technological leadership.

SHIPYARDS

The trial against Damen for alleged corruption and sanctions violations begins today

Amsterdam

The company expresses disappointment with the protracted investigation and anticipates a lengthy legal battle.

PORTS

AD Ports Group has acquired a 19.3% stake in Egypt's Alexandria Container & Cargo Handling Co.

Cairo/Abu Dhabi

Saudi Egyptian Investment Company's share purchased

PORTS

In 2024, the turnover of the main Italian port container terminals grew by +8.1%

Milan

Traffic increased by +3.4%

SHIPPING

Corsica Sardinia Ferries has purchased the Stena Vision ferry

Vado Ligure

It will be renamed "Mega Serena"

PORTS

Work has begun to increase container traffic capacity at the port of Thessaloniki by 40%.

Thessaloniki

The expansion of Pier 6 will be completed in 40 months

NEWS

A precautionary seizure of over €100 million has been ordered against Liberty Lines.

Trapani

RAILWAY TRANSPORT

BLS Cargo urges Switzerland to exert tangible pressure on German rail infrastructure stakeholders.

Bern

The company denounces the dire situation of transalpine rail freight transport. Further incentives requested.

PORTS

Livorno is confident in the additional one hundred million euros promised by Salvini to build the Darsena Europa.

Livorno

Salvetti: I asked how we intend to proceed with the future assignment to private individuals who have expressed interest.

PORTS

The Chinese embassy in Greece responds to alleged American ambitions in the port of Piraeus.

Athens

Beijing speaks of a Cold War mentality and a hegemonic logic

INTERMODAL TRANSPORT

The procedure for requesting access to the third year of the Sea Modal Shift grant has been activated.

Rome

Applications must be submitted by December 17th

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