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CENTRO ITALIANO STUDI CONTAINERSYEAR XVI - Number 1/98 - JANUARY 1998

Sea Transport

L'onda d'urto della NOL/APL

La APL, la seconda maggiore linea di navigazione statunitense specializzata nel trasporto di contenitori, è ora divenuta una filiale completamente di proprietà della NOL, il vettore di bandiera nazionale di Singapore. Tutte le quote azionarie della APL non acquistate sono state convertite nel diritto di ricevere una liquidazione di 33,5 dollari per azione. La definizione dell'accordo relativo a tale acquisizione ha richiesto poco meno di sette mesi (quasi fino a dicembre).

Subito dopo la conclusione della transazione, la APL è stata ritirata sia dalla Borsa di New York che da quella del Pacifico. Il prezzo d'acquisto complessivo è stato pari a 825 milioni di dollari.

Tra gli elementi-chiave dell'accordo definitivo si possono annoverare:

  • la creazione di una tra le prime cinque società al mondo specializzate in servizi di linea containerizzati e trasporti intermodali, dotata di 75 navi per un totale di quasi 200.000 TEU;
  • la combinazione dei servizi di linea della NOL e della APL e l'utilizzazione del nome di quest'ultima quale marchio operativo e di marketing internazionale per le attività containerizzate del gruppo. Questa divisione ha la propria sede ad Oakland;
  • il consolidamento dei principali servizi di linea est/ovest del gruppo in una nuova alleanza multi-traffico basata sulla partecipazione della APL alla attuale Global Alliance. Ciò implica l'abbandono da parte della NOL della Grand Alliance nel cui ambito essa operava unitamente alla Hapag-Lloyd, alla NYK Line ed alla P&ON (P&O Nedlloyd), nonché la sua associazione con la MOL e la HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine). Inoltre, finirà per prevalere un accordo separato di collaborazione con la MISC (Malaysian International Shipping Corp) rispetto ai traffici Europa/Asia/Europa;
  • l'uso del nome della NOL in relazione alle attività societarie non containerizzate, tra cui il noleggio, la pianificazione, gli investimenti e la contabilità. Queste attività verranno gestite da Singapore;
  • il trasferimento delle cinque navi battenti bandiera statunitense e delle quattro navi battenti bandiera delle Isole Marshall della APL alla ASM (American Ship Management LLC), una società con sede negli U.S.A. e diretta da ex dirigenti della APL. La ASM gestirà le navi e beneficerà dei finanziamenti relativi al naviglio previsti dal Programma Sicurezza Marittima del governo statunitense. Tutto il tonnellaggio in questione verrà noleggiato a tempo determinato alla APL.

L'utilizzazione del marchio APL può avere suscitato la sorpresa di molti, ma in realtà di tratta di una mossa nel contempo audace e saggia. Gil Roeder, portavoce ufficiale della APL, ha spiegato: "Entrambe le organizzazioni hanno condotto un attento studio di marketing e quest'ultimo ha dimostrato che il nome della APL era più conosciuto a livello mondiale. Persino nell'ambito dei traffici in cui non effettuiamo servizi, quali l'Asia/Australia, il transatlantico ed il Mediterraneo, caricatori e consegnatari avevano sentito parlare della APL" ha dichiarato. "Poi, è diventato importante - dovendo noi andare ad organizzare un servizio senza soluzione di continuità su tutti i mercati - riuscire ad avere una sola identità".

Ora comincia il lavoro di integrazione delle due organizzazioni, che avranno un giro d'affari combinato annuo superiore ai 4 miliardi di dollari, in un solo organismo. Nel gruppo risultante dalla fusione, più del 90% del volume d'affari sarà generato dalla APL, mentre le attività marittime rappresenteranno il 66% degli introiti complessivi ed i servizi terrestri il 25%. Le attività di noleggio della NOL contribuiranno con il 7% appena alle vendite del gruppo, mentre il restante 2% proverrà dalle cosiddette altre operazioni.

I proventi poi deriveranno in gran parte dal transpacifico, che costituirà il 53% del giro d'affari. I traffici interasiatici, con l'Europa e l'Australasia contribuiranno - rispettivamente - con il 18%, il 16% ed il 2%. Le attività frigo contribuiranno con l'8%.

La dirigenza confida che il processo di fusione possa essere portato a termine nel corso del primo trimestre del 1998. Il gruppo stanzierà un fondo straordinario una tantum di 80 milioni di dollari destinato a finanziare i programmi di ristrutturazione e riduzione del personale che si renderanno necessari e destinerà altri 200-250 milioni di dollari a riserva.

I risparmi sui costi annuali vengono stimati nell'ordine dei 130 milioni di dollari/anno, di cui 45 milioni saranno relativi alle spese generali, 30 milioni alle navi, 30 milioni alla logistica e 25 milioni alla informatica/telematica.

Cheng Eng Lua, vicepresidente vicario della NOL, ha inoltre alluso "alla migliorata efficienza ed alla eliminazione dei doppioni quale metodo per spianare la strada ad una organizzazione maggiormente produttiva e concentrata sul servizio".

Nel contempo, Tim Rhein, presidente e dirigente capo della APL, ha sottolineato le sinergie operative esistenti tra le due società e la loro combinata capacità di offrire servizi di trasporto merci senza soluzione di continuità a fermata unica. "Offriremo servizi logistici veramente globali ai nostri clienti di tutto il mondo" ha dichiarato. "Il nostro successo futuro dipende da ciò".

Per quanto attiene la futura struttura e composizione delle alleanze globali, l'accordo APL/NOL ha di nuovo ingenerato una grande confusione. Ciò, perché l'annuncio del ritiro della NOL dalla Grand Alliance, atteso per l'inizio del 1998, non significa automaticamente la sua adesione alla attuale Global Alliance.

"Stiamo allestendo una alleanza globale dai caratteri del tutto nuovi" ha rimarcato Roeder. "Il nostro precedente accordo era basato specificamente sui traffici, dal momento che né la Global né la Grand Alliance erano uniformemente distribuite lungo tutte le direttrici di traffico. Quest'altro sarà molto diverso".

Aggiunge Roeder: "Esso sarà inoltre più flessibile sia per quanto riguarda il numero di navi coinvolte sia per quanto attiene la struttura organizzativa proposta". Se ne deduce, ad esempio, che la APL, la MOL e la HMM stiano cercando il modo di accelerare il processo decisionale nell'ambito dell'alleanza. "Data la natura del settore marittimo globale, in fase di rapido mutamento" sostiene Roeder "è importante che i vettori siano in grado di rispondere alla svelta alle mutate condizioni di mercato".

In termini di numero di navi, il gruppo consisterà di più di 100 portacontenitori, almeno la metà delle quali saranno unità post-Panamax di più di 4.800 TEU. Ciò in confronto alla attuale Global Alliance che comprende appena 66 navi. E' interessante notare come tale cifra sia inferiore a quella della flotta combinata NOL/APL.

La nuova alleanza è anche caratterizzata dal proprio più ampio ruolo commerciale, dal momento che essa abbraccerà il transatlantico, il Mediterraneo/Asia e determinati traffici speciali del Sudamerica.

La decisione della MOL di entrare a far parte del mercato transatlantico costituisce uno dei più importanti aspetti del nuovo accordo. Attualmente, essa è il solo operatore marittimo giapponese a lungo raggio a non disporre di servizi nell'Atlantico ed ovviamente finora si è sentita sminuita dal fatto di non poter mettere questa tratta a disposizione dei propri clienti globali.

Lo stesso si sarebbe potuto dire della APL (prima dell'acquisizione), mentre le quote sia della NOL che della HMM sono modeste al momento attuale. La NOL acquista spazi sul servizio Pacific Atlantic Express della Grand Alliance, sebbene nel transatlantico esso sia principalmente un servizio dedicato alla Hapag-Lloyd, mentre la HMM dispone di un modesto spazio pari a 400 TEU ogni partenza sul servizio della MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Co).

Tuttavia, le trattative inerenti al servizio transatlantico proseguono e J. J. Lee, dirigente anziano responsabile dei servizi di linea della HMM, suggerisce che la sua società non dovrebbe aggregarsi alla alleanza in questo mercato fino al 1999. "Abbiamo un accordo con la MSC che arriva fino alla fine del 1998, che abbiamo intenzione di rispettare fino in fondo" conferma.

La NOL, peraltro, ha intenzione di continuare a presenziare in questo traffico ininterrottamente. Perciò, è probabile che la NOL e la MOL stipulino un accordo ad interim, il cui esito più probabile potrebbe essere il lancio di un collegamento dedicato con quattro navi della gamma fra 2.000 e 2.500 TEU nel corso del primo trimestre del 1998.

Anche gli accordi Mediterraneo/Asia sono in fase di trattativa; si ritiene che i loro membri stiano valutando un certo numero di opzioni che spaziano dalle connessioni pendolari agli scali in porti lungo il percorso nell'ambito di una operazione Nord Europa/Asia o, infine, ad un collegamento dedicato da capolinea a capolinea.

Le tre linee di navigazione che formano la nuova alleanza, ad esempio, servono questo traffico in modi diversi: la scelta della MOL è caduta su un'operazione dedicata da capolinea a capolinea con la P&ON e la MISC, mentre quelle della NOL e della HMM si basano su scali lungo il percorso nel Mediterraneo sulla direttrice europea. La NOL , in questa tratta, lavora nell'ambito della Grand Alliance.

Integrare la rotta nella nuova alleanza è particolarmente importante per la MOL, dal momento che attualmente il tonnellaggio ex Nedlloyd costituisce il sostegno principale del servizio e che verrà ritirato all'inizio del 1998, allorquando la P&ON passerà alla Grand Alliance. Ai sensi dell'accordo rivisto, la NOL e la HMM trarranno benefici dalla possibilità di accedere ad un maggiore quantitativo di spazi-containers in questa direttrice di traffico.

In effetti, l'intero accordo in fase di trattativa fra le tre linee di navigazione le metterà ancora più in luce nell'ambito del settore.

La HMM lavora con gli attuali partners della Global Alliance dalla scorsa estate, allorquando è entrata a far parte di un accordo per lo scambio reciproco di spazi-containers con tale gruppo nei settori delle rotte Costa Occidentale U.S.A./Asia ed Europa/Asia. Lee della HMM ritiene che la prossima partecipazione a pieno titolo all'alleanza darà alla sua società ancora maggiori opportunità di risparmiare sui costi nonché un migliore livello dei servizi. "Trarremo vantaggio dal maggior numero di scali diretti apportati dalle compagnie di navigazione di linee primarie, cosicché potremo risparmiare sulle spese relative ai traffici di raccordo, all'equipaggiamento ed alle aree di stivaggio e terminalistiche".

La nuova alleanza globale non esclude l'arruolamento di altri membri. "La nostra nuova alleanza accoglierà favorevolmente qualsiasi linea di navigazione ben disposta che condivida con noi una filosofia operativa ed una visione comune" dichiara Lua.

Peraltro, il futuro della OOCL, il socio a lungo termine della APL nei traffici transpacifici nonché membro fondatore della Global Alliance, sembra incerto. Sebbene la APL abbia accettato di onorare l'accordo bilaterale a lungo termine esistente tra la APL e la OOCL sulla rotta Costa Occidentale USA/Asia (la cui scadenza è prevista alla fine del 2005), sembra improbabile che la partecipazione di quest'ultimo vettore alle altre direttrici di traffico possa essere gestita dalla APL, dalla MOL e dalla HMM.

Nell'ambito del mercato dell'Atlantico settentrionale, ad esempio, la OOCL ha preso impegni a lungo termine con altri vettori tra cui l'Accordo Quote Naviglio (P&ON e Sea-Land unitamente alla Maersk Line) da e per i porti statunitensi e la Canada Maritime da e per Montreal.

"Però questo mutevole scenario offre alla OOCL l'opportunità di rivedere le proprie partecipazioni ad alleanze secondo uno spettro più ampio" ha dichiarato un portavoce della società. "Mentre continuano le trattative con la NOL in ordine all'argomento dei futuri servizi transpacifico ed Asia/Europa, la OOCL sta valutando varie alternative attualmente in fase di sviluppo".

Il portavoce si è rifiutato di fornire particolari circa le opzioni al vaglio della OOCL, ma ha rivelato che una decisione sarebbe stata presa entro la fine del 1997.

Attualmente, la OOCL contribuisce con 11 navi alla rete dei servizi transpacifici della Global Alliance e provvede da sola al servizio PS2. Nel settore Europa/Asia vengono impiegate cinque navi.

Di modo che, cosa ne sarà della Grand Alliance? Come farà a mantenere lo stesso livello di servizio e di copertura delle rotte senza la NOL? Tradizionalmente, essa è sempre stata più forte nel settore Europa/Asia che in quello transpacifico e, con l'abbandono da parte della linea di navigazione di Singapore, essa sembrerebbe ancora più debole in questo mercato.

La NYK, infatti, rappresenta il solo operatore transpacifico affermato del gruppo in questione. La OOCL potrebbe servire a colmare il divario, ma il vettore in parola ha stipulato un accordo a lungo termine con la APL e potrebbe tirarsene fuori solamente nel caso che i relativi vantaggi del caso fossero mutui.

I dirigenti della Grand Alliance hanno affrontato il problema in questo modo: "L'apporto della capacità della Nedlloyd alla Grand Alliance controbilancerà la perdita della NOL ed anzi tale vicenda finirà per rafforzare la già salda posizione della Grand nei traffici Europa/Asia" ha dichiarato Robert Woods, direttore esecutivo traffici della P&ON. "Riguardo al transpacifico, la Grand Alliance ha comunicato la possibile esigenza di un prodotto derivante da tre linee".

Si sa che i vettori individuali hanno in corso trattative rispetto ad un certo numero di opzioni inerenti a questo mercato, mirate all'istituzione ed all'avvio della nuova operazione nella primavera di quest'anno. "Abbiamo sempre tenuto presente la possibilità che la NOL uscisse dalla Grand Alliance a causa della forza della Global nel transpacifico" commenta Masayoshi Kurita dell'ufficio comunicazione sociali della NYK. "Eravamo ben preparati a tale evenienza".

Così, ancora una volta, un'altra acquisizione ha gettato il settore nella confusione più totale. L'onda d'urto generata da questo accordo farà sentire i suoi effetti ancora per qualche tempo. Ed in vista vi sono altre fusioni. Ci vorranno altri 12 mesi almeno prima che comincino a farsi sentire i primi concreti benefici operativi e risparmi sui costi derivanti dalle alleanze.

(da: Containerisation International, dicembre 1997)

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Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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