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CENTRO ITALIANO STUDI CONTAINERSYEAR XVI - Number 11/98 - NOVEMBER 1998

Sea Transport

Compagnie di navigazione di linea nordamericane: uno scenario mutevole

Il 1997 è stata un'annata ragionevolmente buona per i vettori nordamericani, dal momento che i volumi complessivi sono aumentati del 5% circa rispetto al 1996. E, a giudicare dai dati relativi ai primi sei mesi, forniti dal Piers/Journal of Commerce, questa linea di tendenza sembra destinata ad intensificarsi nel 1998, con una crescita grosso modo dell'8% in caso di estrapolazione delle cifre della prima metà dell'anno rispetto al resto dell'anno (v. Tabella 1). Sono statistiche promettenti. Tuttavia, ciò che le cifre mostrano non è necessariamente dovuto a sensazionali risultati delle compagnie di navigazione, quanto piuttosto ad attività che cercano di espandersi e di migliorare le economie di scala mediante fusioni, acquisizioni ed associazioni commerciali.

TABELLA 1
SELEZIONE DI VETTORI NORDAMERICANI
CLASSIFICATI PER VOLUMI DI CONTENITORI STATUNITENSI
MOVIMENTATI NEL 1997
Vettore Importazioni Esportazioni Totale 1997 Totale 1996 Increm. %
Sea-Land Service 729046626080 13551261301370 4,13
APL439825 216359656185 6319443,84
Crowley American Transport 134047208520 342567294761 16,22
Lykes Lines 1 105806103049 208855185834 12,39
Seaboard Marine 49317123198 123198139533 -11,71
TMM49887 4397093858 133957-29,93
Atlantic Container Line 4667946098 9277783547 11,05
Tropical Shipping 1866268960 8762271344 22,82
Independent Line 3673438094 7482871457 4,72
Ivaran Lines 1 2940237541 6670665920 1,19
King Ocean Services 1973140694 6042653756 12,41
Westwood Shipping 3722322958 6018159454 1,15
Farrell Line 3029625708 5600553715 4,26
Contship Containerlines 1 2677727856 5463349312 10,79
Antillean Lines 1289728575 4147228382 46,12
Pan American Independent Line 1678421755 3853934785 10,79
Tecmarine6938 2855335491 351091,09
Navieras15625 1819433819 2339544,56
Network Shipping 1130313709 2377431416 -24,33
Note:  Non comprende i volumi trasportati nell'ambito dei traffici ai sensi della Legge Jones, di modo che vengono omesse linee di navigazione quali la Totem, la Sea-Barge e la Matson; 1 = fa parte del Gruppo CP Ships.
Fonte: Rapporto globale sui contenitori statunitensi del Piers/Journal of Commerce

Comunque, che cosa è una compagnia di navigazione nordamericana? La definizione al momento è estremamente lata e deve esserlo per necessità. Linee di navigazione che erano propriamente nordamericane, vengono ora controllate da oltremare e, al contrario, compagnie in origine europee, centroamericane e sudamericane hanno ora salde connessioni con gli Stati Uniti ed il Canada. Ad esempio, la APL, che in precedenza costituiva l'archetipo della linea di navigazione statunitense, viene ora gestita dal proprio quartier generale di Oakland, ma la proprietà ed il suo listino di borsa sono situati a Singapore, mentre la Contship Lines, un tempo compagnia di navigazione anglo-italiana, pur essendo gestita in Gran Bretagna, appartiene ad una compagnia canadese, la Canadian Pacific con sede a Calgary.

Alcune cose, tuttavia, non sono mutate, almeno sino ad ora. Il più grande operatore nordamericano è ancora la Sea-Land Service con sede a Charlotte, nel North Carolina. La linea di navigazione in questione è ancora uno dei primi cinque vettori del mondo ed incrementa costantemente le dimensioni della propria flotta. Fino adesso, essa non ha compiuto ancora passi importanti nel settore delle fusioni e delle acquisizioni, avendo preferito accrescersi attraverso un'espansione organica e, in particolare, mediante lo sviluppo di alleanze.

La sua relazione con la Maersk Line, che ha avuto inizio nel 1990 in ordine al transpacifico e si è allargata sino a divenire un'alleanza globale di ampio respiro nel maggio del 1996, è - tra le relazioni di questo tipo - quella che dura da più lungo tempo. Insieme, esse controllano qualcosa come 500.000 spazi-containers a bordo. Le sinergie che si possono ottenere da questa relazione sono state sviluppate anche in altri campi, quali le associazioni commerciali nella distribuzione interna, come il servizio European Rail Shuttle (che accomuna anche la P&O Nedlloyd), e nuovi terminals come quello di Salalah nell'Oman.

A maggio di quest'anno, i due soci hanno rivolto un'istanza congiunta a diversi porti della Costa Orientale degli Stati Uniti in ordine alla proposta di sviluppare un grande terminal dedicato ai contenitori in grado di movimentare 550.000 carichi ogni anno.

La relazione della Sea-Land con la Maersk, secondo un portavoce, ha messo la compagnia in condizione di offrire ai caricatori tempi di viaggio più celeri, maggiore frequenza e flessibilità delle partenze ed una migliore copertura globale. In particolare, il patto ha rafforzato la posizione della Sea-Land nei traffici Asia/Europa e latino-americani.

Malgrado la propria relazione con il gigante danese, la Sea-Land resta pur sempre un operatore di linea spiccatamente statunitense. Essa è ancora il più grosso operatore containerizzato battente bandiera statunitense e fa parte del Programma Sicurezza Marittima e dell'Accordo Consensuale Servizi Intermodali, nel cui ambito i vettori si impegnano a prestare le proprie navi ed infrastrutture intermodali a supporto degli Stati Uniti in tempi di guerra o di emergenza nazionale. Infatti, a giugno di quest'anno essa ha altresì annunciato di essere stata prescelta - con contratto quinquennale - per gestire nove navi (su cento) della Flotta di Riserva di Pronto Impiego mantenuta dalla Amministrazione Marittima degli Stati Uniti. Il valore del contratto è pari a 41 milioni di dollari USA per tutta la durata dell'accordo.

Quanto al futuro della Sea-Land, risiede nelle iniziative di fusione od acquisizione?

TABELLA 2
SELEZIONE DI VETTORI E SERVIZI CON SEDE/PROPRIETÀ IN NORDAMERICA
Vettore Rotte commerciali Fusioni, acquisizioni, associazioni commerciali, alleanze Paese del proprietario Sede Borsa Società controllate Note
APLRete globale che comprende il transpacifico, l'interasiatico, l'Asia/Europa, il transatlantico ed i mercati latino-americani. Tra le alleanze vi è la New World Alliance con la MOL e la Hyundai Merchant Marine, nonché la Crowley nell'America Latina Acquistata dalla Neptune Orient Lines nel 1997. Le operazioni di trasporto containers di tutte e due le compagnie sono state fuse sotto un'unica bandiera, quella della APL SingaporeStati Uniti
e
Singapore
SingaporeAPL Logistics Services (gestione catena globale di offerta); ACS Logistics (servizi di consolidamento carichi e informazioni sulla catena dell'offerta) Gestisce inoltre servizi di treni a strato multiplo in Nordamerica.
Sito Internet:
www.apl.com
Atlantic Container Line Transatlantico Linea indipendente. Si parla di rilevamento ad opera della Holt, società-madre della Navieras SveziaStati Uniti Norvegia- Operazioni ro-ro e containerizzate.
Sito Internet:
www.aclcargo.com
CP ShipsConcentrazione sul transatlantico e sui traffici Nord/Sud con l'America Latina e l'Australasia Acquisizioni della Lykes, della Contship e della Ivaran nel 1997 e 1998. Associazione commerciale con la TMM, che combinerà le operazioni ma conserverà i marchi delle tre compagnie coinvolte. Ultimazione prevista per la fine del 1998 CanadaRegno Unito CanadaLa CP Ships è costituita dalle compagnie di navigazione Canada Maritime, Cast, Contship, Ivaran e Lykes. Gestisce altresì la CP Logistics (unità logistica containerizzata).
Siti Internet:
www.canmar.com
www.ivaran. com
Crowley American Transport Servizi Nordamerica e Sudamerica Alleanza con la APL in ordine ai servizi latino-americani Stati Uniti Stati Unitin.q. La Crowley American Transport è una controllata della Crowley Maritime Corp Sito Internet:
www.crowley.com
Farrell Line Nordamerica/Mediterraneo Vettore indipendente Stati Uniti Stati Unitin.q. -Sito Internet:
www.farrell-lines.com
MatsonTraffici costieri statunitensi compresi Hawaii, Guam e Portorico Costituita un'associazione commerciale con la Sea-Barge e la Totem al fine di gestire un servizio containerizzato da Jacksonville a Portorico. la Matson detiene una partecipazione del 25% nella nuova società Stati Uniti Stati UnitiStati Uniti La Matson è una controllata al 100% della Alexander & Baldwin Sito Internet:
www.matson.com
NavierasStati Uniti/Portorico e Stati Uniti/Costa Orientale del Sudamerica Associazione commerciale con un vettore brasiliano sul collegamento Stati Uniti/ECSA denominato TNX (Transroll Navieras Express). All'alleanza si è aggregata anche la CSAV a luglio del 1998. La società-madre Holt ha tentato di acquistare la ACL Stati Uniti Stati Unitin.q. La Navieras è una controllata che appartiene interamente alla Holt Cargo Systems Sito Internet:
www.navieras.com
Sea-Land Service Rete globale che comprende il transpacifico, l'interasiatico, l'Asia/Europa, l'inter-europeo, il transatlantico, i mercati latino-americani ed i traffici statunitensi compresi Hawaii, Guam e Portorico Alleanza globale con la Maersk Line Stati Uniti Stati UnitiStati Uniti La Sea-Land è una controllata al 100% della CSX Corporation. Le società gemelle sono la CSX Intermodal, la CSX Transport e la società di logistica CTI Servizi intermodali offerti in U.S.A., Europa e C.S.I.
Sito Internet:
www.sealand.com
Seaboard Marine Dalla Costa Orientale U.S.A. a Caraibi, Costa Centrale ed Occidentale del Sudamerica Vettore indipendente Stati Uniti Stati UnitiStati Uniti La Seaboard Marine è interamente controllata della Seaboard Corporation, società internazionale agricola e di trasporto Sito Internet:
www.seaboardmarine.com
TMMTranspacifico, transatlantico, Stati Uniti/Mediterraneo, Messico/Sudamerica, inter-caraibico La TMM ha acquisito il 60% delle operazioni di linea della FMG nel 1997 per costituire la TMG. Ha inoltre acquisito il 100% della CTE. Servizi containerizzati verranno previsti nell'ambito della nuova associazione commerciale con la CP Ships che gestirà e commercializzerà i marchi TMM, Lykes e Ivaran MessicoMessico Stati Uniti Il Gruppo TMM è un gruppo di trasporto polivalente che effettua operazioni intermodali e terminalistiche Sito Internet:
www.tmm.com.mx
Tropical Shipping Costa Orientale Stati Uniti/Caraibi Vettore indipendente Stati Uniti Stati UnitiStati Uniti La Tropical appartiene interamente alla Nicor, tra le cui altre controllate vi è la Northern Illinois Gas Sito Internet:
www.tropical.com
Note: n.q. = non quotata
Fonti: dati forniti dai vettori e dati del Containerisation International Yearbook


Per diversi anni, nel settore si è sentito dire che ci sarebbe stato un ampliamento della sua relazione con la Maersk. Come ciò si potrebbe manifestare in pratica, solo i due soci potrebbero dirlo, e - naturalmente - essi non hanno voluto. Tutto ciò che la CSX Corporation potrebbe ammettere, giusto come farebbe qualsiasi altro grosso agglomerato, è che se il prezzo fosse corretto potrebbe vendere. Se le ulteriori pressioni di natura finanziaria derivanti dalla recente acquisizione della Conrail da parte della CSX attraverso la sua controllata ferroviaria CSX Transportation possano incoraggiare una tale transazione, solo il tempo potrà dirlo. Se la Sea-Land dovesse essere messa in vendita, si ritiene che in tal caso la Maersk potrebbe venire considerata l'acquirente più probabile; peraltro, la vendita della APL al Gruppo NOL è stata una vera sorpresa, e, quindi, chi lo sa?

L'acquisizione del vettore con sede ad Oakland ad opera del gruppo di trasporti di Singapore è stata portata a termine alla fine del 1997. La NOL, anche se ha comprato la compagnia, piuttosto che assorbirla nel Gruppo, ha "imbarcato" la sua posizione ed il suo piazzamento sul mercato. Di qui la decisione di fondere tutte le operazioni containerizzate del gruppo sotto il marchio APL. E' già stata avviata la razionalizzazione di tutta la rete della compagnia ed il presidente e dirigente in capo della APL, Tim Rhein, nello stimare i risparmi sui costi, ha dichiarato: "In termini di efficienza, non ci siamo ancora ma alla lunga finiremo per superare i 160 milioni di dollari all'anno".

I vantaggi derivanti dalla fusione sono notevoli. Secondo Rhein, essi comprendono l'espansione della sua rete globale mediante l'ingresso in nuovi traffici, come il transatlantico, e l'abbandono di collegamenti come il servizio della NOL Asia/Costa Orientale degli Stati Uniti via Canale di Suez, giudicato non conveniente dal punto di vista finanziario. Gran parte di questo lavoro di espansione è già stato perfezionato, e, dopo essere entrata nel transatlantico ed aver ampliato la propria copertura globale attraverso la New World Alliance con la Mitsui OSK Lines e la Hyundai Merchant Marine, la APL ha altresì fatto il proprio ingresso nel difficile mercato latino-americano mediante un accordo con la CAT (Crowley American Transport). La decisione di apportare tutti questi cambiamenti è stata immediatamente approvata. Rhein informa: "Abbiamo scelto la teoria del big bang al posto di quella del passo dopo passo". Ciò ora dà all'APL l'opportunità di concentrarsi sul raggiungimento dei propri vari obiettivi di risultato.

Quanto alla futura strategia, Rhein è molto chiaro: "Il mondo è cambiato. Cinque-dieci anni fa si sarebbero potuti fare soldi con il da porto a porto, ma oggi bisogna saper fornire qualsiasi cosa". Quello che ciò significa per la APL è il graduale riposizionamento nel mercato quale fornitore di logistica totale che offre, per mezzo del vettore e delle sue controllate, un pacchetto di trasporto completo globale.

La CP Ships sembra avere intrapreso un'altra via. La crescita della CP Ships da vettore di nicchia a soggetto globale è stata rapida. Sino a luglio del 1997, la compagnia era impegnata essenzialmente nel mercato della porta d'accesso transatlantica canadese, quantunque insieme ai due vettori Canada Maritime e Cast.

La compagnia con sede nel Regno Unito - ma quotata alla Borsa canadese - ora possiede altre tre linee di navigazione, la Contship Containerlines, la Ivaran Lines e la Lykes Lines. Il suo obiettivo è quello di fornire servizi porta a porta e da porto a porto efficienti. Il suo speciale successo è dovuto alla strategia che prevede l'impiego di due, e persino tre, marchi sulle rotte commerciali.

Con l'acquisizione della Cast, della Lykes e della Ivaran, la CP Ships ha rilevato delle compagnie che si trovavano in una difficile situazione finanziaria. Ad esempio, la Lykes si trovava nelle condizioni previste dal Capitolo XI della normativa statunitense in materia. Frank Halliwell, vice presidente esecutivo della CP Ships e dirigente in capo della Lykes Lines, ha spiegato com'è riuscito a conseguire buoni risultati: "Siamo nel mezzo di una fase di trasformazione delle compagnie, che è cominciata nel 1991 con la Canada Maritime ed è giunta a buon punto nel 1995 quando abbiamo rilevato la Cast ed abbiamo capito cosa avevamo a disposizione".

Ciò di cui la CP Ships dispone è un sistema. I fattori-chiave di tale sistema sono: l'innovazione del prodotto; il riposizionamento del marchio dopo un'ampia ricerca di mercato; infine, la riduzione dei costi sia mediante il rinnovamento del prodotto che mediante il perseguimento di maggiori economie di scala disponibili nell'ambito del gruppo CP Ships, quali la nuova contrattazione dei noleggi di contenitori, lo stivaggio ed il conseguimento di sinergie con i marchi gemelli.

Nel luglio 1997, la CP Ships ha annunciato di essere sul punto di intraprendere un'iniziativa innovativa. Piuttosto che acquistare una nuova compagnia, ha dichiarato di essere in procinto di entrare in un'associazione commerciale con la linea messicana TMM. Ai sensi di tale accordo, le compagnie metteranno insieme i marchi Ivaran, Lykes, TMM, TMG (Tranportacion Maritima Colombiana) e CTE (Compañia Trasatlantica Española) che, in linea con la politica della CP Ships, verranno tutti conservati. La nuova compagnia, una volta definito l'accordo il cui completamento è atteso per la fine di quest'anno, potrà disporre di una base di proventi iniziale pari a 1,2 miliardi di dollari, di un volume annuo di 1 milione di TEU e controllerà 40 navi nonché una flotta di contenitori approssimativamente pari a 150.000 TEU. Come tale, essa si classificherà tra le prime 20 compagnie di navigazione del mondo e spingerà ulteriormente in alto la CP Ships nella cerchia degli operatori di linea autorevoli.

L'aspetto del marketing è un altro fattore-chiave ancora del successo della nuova associazione e Halliwell ha dichiarato che, una volta portato a termine il riposizionamento della Lykes e della Ivaran, la medesima formula di successo sarebbe stata applicata alla TMM.

Naturalmente, non tutte le associazioni commerciali potranno avere le medesime dimensioni dell'accordo CP Ships/TMM. Il vettore Matson Navigation Company, con sede a San Francisco, società controllata interamente dalla Alexander & Baldwin di Honolulu, che è quotata alla Borsa di New York, ha annunciato nello scorso mese di luglio un accordo con la Sea-Barge Line, la TRG (Totem Resources Group) - operatore ro-ro con sede in Alaska - e la Intership. Questa associazione commerciale comporta l'impiego di due delle navi combinate ro-ro/lo-lo da 1.020 TEU della Matson, che erano in disarmo dal 1996, in un servizio da Port Everglades a Jacksonville e San Juan (Portorico). Ai sensi dell'accordo, la Sea-Barge si limiterà a noleggiare le due navi. Inoltre, la TRG e la Matson investiranno nella Sea-Barge; la Matson deterrà il 25% delle quote. La Sea-Barge offre servizi settimanali di chiatte su questa rotta sin dal 1985. Tuttavia, questi collegamenti saranno ora sostituiti dalle nuove navi ro-ro/lo-lo con effetto dai primi di novembre di quest'anno.

Per la Matson e la TRG, ciò rappresenta un significativo cambiamento della strategia. Fino adesso, entrambe erano impegnate in un traffico ai sensi della legge statunitense Jones (cabotaggio/traffici interni U.S.A.), ma il lavorare in un solo mercato espone i vettori ai cambiamenti dell'economia. Un portavoce della Matson ha spiegato: "Si sono verificati problemi nell'economia hawaiana per un certo numero di anni e non si risolveranno entro breve termine. Questo nuovo accordo dà alla Matson l'opportunità di diversificare e di impiegare nuovamente le navi in disarmo". Anche la TRG si aspetta di diluire i propri rischi mediante l'ingresso in questo nuovo traffico.

I traffici Stati Uniti/Portorico costituiscono già un mercato assai competitivo, a dispetto del suo stato protetto, ed uno dei principali soggetti del settore è il vettore Navieras, con sede a New York. La compagnia, in origine denominata Navieras de Puerto Rico, appartiene alla Thomas Holt, che possiede altresì lo stivatore di Filadelfia Holt Cargo Systems. La Holt rappresenta inoltre il maggiore azionista della ACL, con una quota del 16,9% ed opzioni per altre 1,2 milioni di azioni, che - se esercitate - porterebbero la sua quota al 26%. La Holt in precedenza aveva tentato di acquistare la ACL alla fine dl 1996, ma aveva fallito in questo intento poiché in occasione dell'asta aveva offerto un prezzo troppo basso. La Holt aveva poi effettuato un nuovo tentativo alla metà del 1998, anche questo non andato a buon fine.

Vi è, naturalmente, una pletora di altre linee di navigazione nordamericane, molte delle quali sono operatori di nicchia che lavorano in modo indipendente e che ancora non sono entrate nel gioco del consolidamento. La Seaboard e la Tropical, che operano nel traffico Stati Uniti/Caraibi, ne costituiscono un esempio. Data la pressione concorrenziale sempre maggiore, saranno in grado di conservare questa indipendenza? Esse dicono di sì, ma solo il tempo potrà confermarlo.
(da: Containerisation International, ottobre 1998)

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In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
PSA Genova Pra' terminal authorized to accommodate two 400-meter container ships simultaneously
Genoa
Yesterday the "COSCO Shipping Taurus" and "Evelyn Maersk" moored, both 20,000 TEU vessels.
Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
The relaunch of an integrated vision of the planning and programming of all port investments is foreseen
Port of Los Angeles Sets New All-Time Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
HMM invests $2.8 billion in the construction of 12 13,000 TEU containerships and two VLCCs
Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
Rome/Salerno
The union said it was certain that the Central Tyrrhenian Port System Authority would appeal the ruling.
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Pirate attacks on ships increased by 37% in the third quarter
Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
Appointments of Port Authority presidents and port reform remain stalled, according to port operators at La Spezia.
La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports grew by 4.6%.
Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the ports of Naples and Salerno recorded drops of -5.3% and -3.2%
Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
1,100 cars from the Chinese car manufacturer Dongfeng were unloaded in the port of Livorno
Livorno
Traffic is managed through the "Il Faldo" logistics area operated by XCA
Assiterminal, the MIT note clarifies that the 90-minute grace period applies only to waiting times
Rome/Genoa
Ferrari: The Conference of Port Authority Presidents could consider a sort of national program agreement.
Harren assigns a single brand to its heavy lift companies
Bremen
The fleet of 80 vessels will be operated under the single SAL brand.
Wallenius Wilhelmsen's revenues fell by 2% in the third quarter.
Lysaker
Net profit was $280 million (+8%)
ESPO has presented its new annual environmental report
Brussels
Climate change remains the top priority for European ports to address
Over €60 million from the PNRR for the ports of Naples and Salerno
Rome
Rixi: Let's make more effective use of European resources and accelerate the implementation of strategic projects.
Agreement between Escola Europea and DLTM to promote international mobility and maritime training
La Spezia
Synergies between the Ligurian maritime cluster and the port and training community of Barcelona
CMA CGM to register ten new 24,212 TEU containerships in the French International Register
Marseille/Copenhagen
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
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
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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
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ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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