{"id":1780,"date":"2025-12-08T12:27:49","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T17:27:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gstsstg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1780"},"modified":"2026-04-03T22:24:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-04T02:24:24","slug":"berth-productivity-metrics-that-really-matter-for-modern-ports","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gsts.ca\/fr\/resources\/blog\/berth-productivity-metrics-that-really-matter-for-modern-ports\/2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Berth Productivity: Metrics That Really Matter for Modern Ports"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"1780\" class=\"elementor elementor-1780\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-b998574 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"b998574\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-d1bc26b\" data-id=\"d1bc26b\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-278a586 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"278a586\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-8c4f519\" data-id=\"8c4f519\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-821c15f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"821c15f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lmitac.com\/articles\/essential-berth-productivity-metrics-ports-need\">Berth productivity<\/a> \u2014 broadly defined as the container moves a terminal achieves while a vessel is alongside \u2014 is emerging as one of the key yardsticks for port performance in today\u2019s increasingly competitive maritime industry. In essence, it answers a simple but critical question: How much work gets done while the ship is berthed?<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But <a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/371890037_Empirical_Study_on_Productivity_Indicators_and_the_Impact_of_the_Dwell_Time_Factor_on_the_Capacity_of_Container_Ports\">recent research<\/a> shows that berth productivity isn\u2019t just about crane speed. Instead, it reflects the efficiency of the entire quay ecosystem, including quay-crane design, yard layout, truck\/rail coordination, berth scheduling, and even real-time data sharing.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why does this matter now more than ever? <a href=\"https:\/\/documents1.worldbank.org\/curated\/en\/099060324114539683\/pdf\/P17583313892300871be641a5ea7b90e0e6.pdf\">Global ports face mounting pressure<\/a> to accommodate larger ships, faster turnaround expectations, and volatile cargo flows. Carriers are also increasingly evaluating ports on \u201ctime in port\u201d rather than just throughput.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many terminals, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joc.com\/sites\/default\/files\/u59196\/Whitepapers\/JOC-PP-whitepaper-v8%20%281%29.pdf\">high berth productivity<\/a> translates into shorter vessel stays, better schedule reliability, reduced fuel burn, and higher port capacity without necessarily expanding physical infrastructure.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given these stakes, measuring berth productivity with a single \u201ccontainer moves per crane per hour\u201d metric can be dangerously misleading. Instead, modern terminals and port authorities are turning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaphworldports.org\/n-iaph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Revised_Final_Report170720.pdf\">multi-dimensional KPIs<\/a> to capture the full picture of berth and port performance.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This blog explores what drives berth productivity, how ports measure performance in a holistic way, and why a data-driven, integrated approach is essential for survival.<\/p><h2>Key takeaways<\/h2><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Berth productivity is a core KPI<\/strong> in port operations, typically measured in container moves per hour while a vessel is alongside. It directly affects vessel time in port.<\/li><li>The most accurate view of berth productivity comes from <strong>multiple metrics<\/strong> &#8211; crane performance, berth occupancy, turnaround time, and vessel characteristics &#8211; not a single number.<\/li><li>Operational factors such as <strong>crane technology, labour practices, yard\/IT systems, and maintenance discipline<\/strong>influence berth productivity as much as physical infrastructure.<\/li><li><strong>Real-time data sharing and digital platforms<\/strong> significantly improve berth planning and reduce vessel idle time.<\/li><li>Ports that ignore berth productivity risk <strong>congestion, unreliable service, and lost port calls<\/strong>, primarily as global benchmarks, increasingly assess performance based on vessel time in port.<\/li><\/ul><h2>What Is Berth Productivity?<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/system\/files\/official-document\/tdbc4d131sup1rev1_en.pdf\">Berth productivity<\/a> measures how much work a terminal completes while a vessel is alongside. In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnv.com\/news\/2025\/new-global-report-ranks-top-container-ports-worldwide\/\">container terminals<\/a>, it is usually defined as the number of container <strong>moves per hour<\/strong>, either per crane or per vessel. This KPI is central to <a href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/topic\/transport-and-trade-logistics\/port-management\">Port Performance Indicators (PPI)<\/a> because it directly affects <strong>vessel time in port<\/strong>, a key benchmark for carriers.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/unctad.org\/topic\/transport-and-trade-logistics\/port-management\">High berth productivity<\/a> means vessels can complete cargo operations quickly, improving schedule reliability and reducing fuel costs. But berth productivity is not just about crane speed &#8211; it reflects the <strong>overall effectiveness<\/strong> of the berth ecosystem: quay design, water depth, crane capability, yard layout, truck and rail coordination, and the quality of planning among pilots, tugs, terminals, and carriers.<\/p><h2>The berth productivity metrics that matter<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no single metric that captures <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaphworldports.org\/n-iaph\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Revised_Final_Report170720.pdf\">berth performance<\/a>. Productive ports track a set of related <a href=\"https:\/\/documents1.worldbank.org\/curated\/en\/303501468337289364\/pdf\/816090BRI0Infr00Box379840B00PUBLIC0.pdf#:~:text=Berth%20throughput%2C%20therefore%2C%20is%20the%20total%20tonnage,number%20of%20berths%20available%20at%20the%20port.\">KPIs<\/a> to understand the complete picture:<\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Ship-to-shore moves per crane per hour<\/strong> \u2013 the most cited crane efficiency measure.<\/li><li><strong>Total berth moves per hour<\/strong> \u2013 total crane activity while the ship is alongside.<\/li><li><strong>Berth occupancy ratio<\/strong> \u2013 percentage of time a berth is occupied; very high occupancy can indicate congestion.<\/li><li><strong>Vessel turnaround time (TAT)<\/strong> \u2013 total time from berthing to unberthing, including cargo operations and non-working time.<\/li><li><strong>Crane intensity<\/strong> \u2013 number of cranes assigned per vessel; higher intensity can increase total productivity when yard operations can support it.<\/li><li><strong>Physical constraints<\/strong> \u2013 quay length, water depth, crane outreach, and yard capacity that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joc.com\/sites\/default\/files\/u59196\/Whitepapers\/Port_productivity\/portProductivity_whitepaper.pdf\">limit maximum achievable performance.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relying on a single metric, such as \u201cmoves per crane per hour,\u201d can lead to misleading conclusions. A berth may show strong crane performance but deliver poor results overall due to yard congestion, insufficient crane intensity, or long vessel idle periods.<\/p><h2>What is the importance of validating berth productivity?<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validating <a href=\"https:\/\/openknowledge.worldbank.org\/entities\/publication\/fa57ba78-0402-4eb4-b168-51708cf526f7\">berth productivity<\/a> ensures that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnv.com\/news\/2025\/new-global-report-ranks-top-container-ports-worldwide\/\">performance targets<\/a> align with a port\u2019s actual<strong> operational capabilities<\/strong>. Without validation, ports risk setting unrealistic crane rates or turnaround expectations that do not align with equipment capacity, labour availability, yard layout, or vessel mix. This creates planning failures, schedule disruptions, and carrier dissatisfaction.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Validated metrics also strengthen <strong>operational credibility<\/strong>. When ports use verified data &#8211; through analytics, simulations, or historical benchmarking &#8211; they can provide carriers with reliable service levels and predictable berth windows. This supports stronger contract negotiations and reduces disputes over performance.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operational validation also exposes the <strong>actual constraints<\/strong> affecting berth productivity: yard bottlenecks, peak-hour congestion, crane intensity limitations, maintenance issues, or workforce scheduling. With these insights, ports can focus on the improvements with the greatest impact.<\/p><h2>What drives (or limits) berth productivity?<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Several operational levers influence berth <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnv.com\/news\/2025\/new-global-report-ranks-top-container-ports-worldwide\/\">performance targets<\/a>:<\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Crane technology and performance &#8211; <\/strong>Modern ship-to-shore (STS) cranes with greater outreach, faster hoist speeds, and twin-lift or tandem-lift capability increase the number of moves per hour. But technology must be matched with efficient scheduling and skilled operators.<\/li><li><strong>Labour expertise and work organisation &#8211; <\/strong>Experienced operators, lashers, and planners reduce errors and non-productive time. Poor shift alignment or inconsistent work practices quickly undermine crane performance.<\/li><li><strong>Yard, equipment, and IT systems &#8211; <\/strong>Even the fastest crane will underperform if the yard is congested or truck cycles are slow. Integrated TOS systems and better yard planning are essential to sustaining high berth productivity.<\/li><li><strong>Maintenance discipline &#8211; <\/strong>Unplanned equipment failures during operations are one of the fastest ways to reduce berth productivity. Data-driven maintenance improves crane availability and operational stability<\/li><\/ul><h2>Why berth productivity matters for ports, carriers, and supply chains<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For carriers, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.iaphworldports.org\/port-operations\/\">berth productivity<\/a> is one of the clearest indicators of port efficiency. Higher berth productivity results in faster vessel turnaround, better schedule reliability, and reduced fuel consumption. Conversely, inconsistent or slow berth performance erodes confidence and may lead carriers to diversify or relocate services.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ports benefit through improved <strong>capacity and revenue<\/strong>. Faster vessel turns mean terminals can handle more calls without expanding physical infrastructure. Efficient berths also reduce congestion, improve air quality by lowering vessel idle time, and enhance the overall reliability of the supply chain.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Global port performance indices increasingly evaluate ports based on <strong>vessel time in port<\/strong>, making berth productivity a significant competitive differentiator.<\/p><h2>How ports can improve berth productivity<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ports can improve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldbank.org\/en\/news\/press-release\/2024\/03\/14\/container-port-performance-index\">berth performance<\/a> without relying solely on new infrastructure. Proven strategies include:<\/p><ul style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><li><strong>Better berth planning and scheduling &#8211; <\/strong>Sharing real-time ETA\/ETD data among terminals, carriers, pilots, and tugs reduces idle time and aligns vessel arrivals with berth availability.<\/li><li><strong>Validating realistic productivity targets &#8211; <\/strong>Simulation and analytics ensure cranes, yard systems, and staffing can support planned productivity levels, preventing unrealistic targets.<\/li><li><strong>Optimising crane intensity and yard interfaces &#8211; <\/strong>More cranes only help if yard operations can support them. Improvements often focus on reducing truck cycle time, yard block allocation, and pre-stow planning.<\/li><li><strong>Using KPIs as a management tool &#8211; <\/strong>Leading terminals use berth productivity dashboards to analyse performance by vessel, shift, crane, and service, enabling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dnv.com\/maritime\/advisory\/ports-terminals\/index.html\">continuous improvement<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul><h2>The bigger picture: Berth productivity in a data-driven port era<\/h2><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As global benchmarks increasingly focus on <strong>vessel time in port<\/strong>, berth productivity is becoming a visible competitive metric rather than just an internal operational measure. New research using AIS data and machine learning is revealing berth utilisation and vessel stays at a global scale, giving unprecedented transparency into which ports are genuinely efficient.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ports that adopt a strategic approach &#8211; integrating infrastructure investment, digitalisation, and workforce capability &#8211; will be better positioned to attract services, withstand disruptions, and support the shift toward decarbonised, data-driven supply chains.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">OCIANA allows ports to exchange near-real-time data via a common platform for digital planning and operational optimization. It provides information like vessel movements and vessel berthing delays and enables enhanced planning and coordination. It also delivers decision-making intelligence for dynamic environments and support for route optimisation.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/gsts.ca\/request-demo\/\">Contact us<\/a> to learn why those looking to improve port operations are choosing OCIANA.<\/p><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-ad84d70 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"ad84d70\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-13e61e0\" data-id=\"13e61e0\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-fab63f3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"fab63f3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2621\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2621\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is berth productivity?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2621\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2621\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Berth productivity measures the number of cargo moves a port completes while a ship is alongside, typically expressed as moves per hour. It reflects how efficiently cranes, yard equipment, and planning processes work together.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2622\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2622\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Why is berth productivity important to shipping lines?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2622\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2622\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It directly affects how long vessels stay in port, which impacts schedule reliability, fuel use, and operating costs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2623\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2623\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M288.662 352H31.338c-17.818 0-26.741-21.543-14.142-34.142l128.662-128.662c7.81-7.81 20.474-7.81 28.284 0l128.662 128.662c12.6 12.599 3.676 34.142-14.142 34.142z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">What is crane intensity?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-2623\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-2623\"><p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crane intensity refers to how many cranes are assigned to a single vessel. Higher crane intensity can increase total moves per hour &#8211; if the yard can support it.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-title-2624\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"4\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-2624\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-left\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><svg class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-right\" viewBox=\"0 0 192 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M0 384.662V127.338c0-17.818 21.543-26.741 34.142-14.142l128.662 128.662c7.81 7.81 7.81 20.474 0 28.284L34.142 398.804C21.543 411.404 0 402.48 0 384.662z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><svg class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened e-font-icon-svg e-fas-caret-up\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 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