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CENTRO ITALIANO STUDI CONTAINERSYEAR XVII - Number 12/99 - DECEMBER 1999

Sea Transport

Trasporto marittimo containerizzato: la classifica delle prime 20 compagnie

Il consolidamento da lungo tempo atteso nel settore del trasporto marittimo di linea ha fatto un notevole passo avanti nel 1999, alla luce della pianificata acquisizione da parte della Maersk del suo partner operativo globale, la Sea-Land Service, dalla CSX Cargo.

Anche se le sedute relative all'accertamento alla debita diligenza sono ancora in corso, è imminente l'approvazione da parte della DGIV (direzione per la concorrenza della Commissione Europea). L'ufficio in questione ha dichiarato che le proprie indagini hanno rivelato come nell'ambito delle principali direttrici di traffico la quota di mercato del gruppo combinato non raggiunga il 25%; di conseguenza, l'accordo è rispettoso delle regole europee sulla concorrenza. Ci si aspetta entro poco tempo un annuncio da parte della Commissione Marittima Federale degli Stati Uniti, mentre la transazione dovrebbe essere portata a completamento per la fine di quest'anno.

Non essendo stati pertanto riscontrati problemi in ordine alla fusione tra la maggiore e la sesta delle compagnie che effettuano servizi di linea a livello mondiale, la rivista Containerisation International ha combinato le loro capacità in termini di spazi-containers al fine di tracciare un'analisi riguardo ai primi 20 operatori containerizzati del mondo. Ne è risultato che la Maersk-SeaLand dispone di una flotta operativa complessiva di 544.558 TEU, che rappresentano approssimativamente il 9,2% di tutti gli spazi-containers impiegati a livello globale (v. Tabella 1). Questi dati non comprendono le 16 navi per complessivi poco più di 29.000 TEU che la Sea-Land, con sede a Charlotte nel North Carolina (U.S.A.), vuole destinare al mantenimento dei propri servizi nazionali statunitensi. Questi traffici ai sensi del Jones Act sono infatti estranei all'accordo con la Maersk.

I più di mezzo milione di TEU di spazi-containers impiegati dalla Maersk-SeaLand non comprendono neanche quelli della società gemella SCL (Safmarine Container Lines), che viene gestita quale organismo distinto ed a se stante nell'ambito del gruppo AP Møller. Tuttavia, la flotta della SCL - ammontante a 41 navi ed a 45.781 TEU di spazi-containers - se venisse aggiunta a quella della Maersk-SeaLand, darebbe al gruppo marittimo con sede in Danimarca un'armata di mare containerizzata di più di 256 navi e 590.000 TEU. Si tratta - ed è un dato impressionante - di una capacità che è nove volte e mezzo quella impiegata dal 20° operatore della classifica mondiale, vale a dire la CSAV (Compañia Sudamericana de Vapores), che controlla poco più di 61.000 TEU.

Inoltre, le compagnie di linea della AP Møller hanno in corso complessivamente ordinazioni relative alla costruzione di nuove unità per più di 128.000 TEU (30 navi), la consegna delle quali è prevista - per tutte quante - entro la fine del 2000 (v. Tabella 2). Tra esse vi sono 10 navi in grado di caricare più di 6.000 TEU, cinque delle quali ordinate dalla Costamare Shipping con sede al Pireo per essere noleggiate a lungo termine alla Sea-Land.

Dato questo notevole registro di ordinazioni - che giganteggia su quello della P&O Nedlloyd che è al secondo posto per 84.000 TEU, corrispondenti a più del 52% - la presa della Maersk sul settore globale della navigazione marittima di linea è destinata ad aumentare ulteriormente. Le principali compagnie rimarranno tali anche nell'immediato futuro.

Tuttavia, la Maersk non è stata l'unica compagnia che si è attivamente dedicata ad acquisire attività e/o a fondere le proprie operazioni nel 1999. L'esigenza di costituire una massa critica di mercato e di conseguire migliori economie operative è stata in cima ai pensieri dei dirigenti della Hamburg Sud The Shipping Group Delmas, il vettore con sede a Le Havre che fa parte del Gruppo Bollore, nonché dei dirigenti della CSAV, principale compagnia di navigazione di linea del Sudamerica.

Ad esempio la CSAV, con sede a Santiago, ha rafforzato la propria posizione in America Latina rilevando l'uruguayana Montemar SA ed acquistando una quota di controllo (75%) delle attività di linea del Grupo Libra con sede a Rio de Janeiro. Si sa che la CSAV sta ora mirando al vettore argentino Maruba SCA, che assicura servizi di linea dalla regione del Mercosur, la Costa Occidentale nordamericana ed il Mediterraneo.

La CSAV controlla un'armata di spazi-containers di più di 61.000 TEU e quest'anno è entrata ex novo nella classifica dei primi 20 operatori mondiali. Si tratta della prima volta che un operatore con sede in Sudamerica è presente nelle prime venti posizioni da quando Containerisation International, 16 anni fa, ha cominciato a stilare regolarmente questa speciale classifica.

Anche la Chilean Line dispone di un notevole quantitativo di ordinazioni, tra cui 5 unità da 3.100 TEU e 2 unità da 1.726 TEU (v. Tabella 2). Il primo dei suddetti contratti è costituito da un'associazione commerciale con l'importante armatore/gestore di portacontainers tedesco Peter Dohle.

Nel frattempo, la Hamburg Sud, che ha dato seguito alle proprie acquisizioni avvenute nel 1998 della Alianca e della South Sea Steamship con l'acquisto dei servizi Nord Europa/Costa Orientale del Sudamerica della Transroll Navegação, dei servizi sudamericani di linea della Crowley American Transport e della Polinesia Line, resta una potenziale nuova entrata nella classifica del prossimo anno.

Attualmente, l'operatore con sede ad Amburgo impiega 32 navi per complessivi più di 55.000 TEU ed occupa la 21a posizione. Tuttavia, la flotta totale non comprende l'accordo CAT, che coinvolgerà almeno 7 navi della fascia dimensionale da 2.100/2.400 TEU oltre ad altri noleggi che verranno ceduti alla Hamburg Sud. Queste unità non sono calcolate ai fini della classifica poiché la transazione - al momento della sua compilazione - non era ancora stata completata. Ma, con gli almeno 16.000 TEU di ulteriori spazi-containers che stanno per aggiungersi alla sua armata di mare, la Hamburg Sud sarebbe senz'altro entrata in classifica, attestandosi al 18° posto.

La Hamburg Sud sta inoltre migliorando la propria flotta, rimpiazzando le navi più vecchie costruite negli anni '70 con tonnellaggio moderno (di proprietà e noleggiato). Sono state ordinate presso la sud-coreana Samsung Shipbuilding & Engineering quattro navi della capacità di 3.700 TEU, la cui consegna è prevista nel corso del 2001. Oggetto di progetti di acquisizione un paio di anni fa, la Hamburg Sud sta ora investendo in modo ingente al fine di restare indipendente.

Altri pretendenti all'ingresso in classifica sono diversi operatori feeder e locali, quali la Regional Container Line, la MISC (Malaysian International Shipping Corp) e la Wan Hai Lines.

Tornando all'attuale classifica, le prime cinque posizioni restano le stesse dello scorso anno.

Sulla scia della Maersk-SeaLand, la Evergreen/Uniglory Marine Corp con sede a Taipei, al secondo posto, ha fatto registrare la crescita maggiore, dal momento che i suoi spazi-containers combinati sono aumentati di poco più dell'11% per 311.951 TEU.

La P&O Nedlloyd, vettore anglo-olandese sorto da una fusione nel 1997, occupa il terzo posto con una capacità complessiva di bordo di 268.625 TEU (sino al 7,1%), mentre la (MSC) Mediterranean Shipping Company resta attaccata alla quarta posizione. Nel 1999, la flotta del vettore con sede in Svizzera contava 124 navi per complessivi 225.636 TEU, con un balzo del solo 2% rispetto alla sua posizione del 1998.

Ciononostante, questa è stata ancora un'annata di notevoli progressi, dato che la MSC ha colmato il buco residuo nella propria rete mondiale con l'inaugurazione di un servizio transpacifico di linea a maggio di quest'anno. Questo collegamento ora utilizza cinque navi in grado di caricare dai 3.000 ai 4.000 TEU.

Malgrado la pressione esercitata dalla APL (che ha scalato due posizioni attestandosi alla sesta), la Hanjin ha mantenuto il proprio posto tra i primi cinque operatori. Nella capacità di bordo complessiva del vettore sud-coreano, che oltrepassa i 217.000 TEU, è compresa la quota azionaria maggioritaria nella DSR-Senator Lines con sede a Brema. Tuttavia, si tratta di una posizione che la Hanjin verosimilmente finirà per consolidare, dati i suoi recenti accordi con le società armatoriali/finanziarie tedesche Conti Reederei e Gebab al fine di noleggiare a lungo termine 7 navi da 5.800 TEU in corso di costruzione presso la sud-coreana Hanjin Heavy Industries. Le navi saranno consegnate tra il 2000 ed il 2001.

TABELLA 1
I PRIMI 20 OPERATORI DI SERVIZI CONTAINERIZZATI (AL 1° SETTEMBRE 1999)
ANALIZZATI SULLA BASE DELLE DIMENSIONI DEL NAVIGLIO (TEU) E DEL NUMERO DI
NAVI (IN CORSIVO)
Class.
(98)
VettoreMeno
di
1000
1000 / 14991500 / 19992000 / 24992500 / 29993000 / 34993500 ed oltreTotale
1
(1)
Maersk-SeaLand31494
48
56651
47
54199
32
32023
14
44223
16
16464
5
309504
66
544558
228
2
(2)
Evergreen/Uniglory Marine Corp23707
29
34510
29
19466
11
-
-
63292
23
37708
11
133268
29
311951
132
3
(3)
P&O Nedlloyd11537
19
21456
17
30396
18
48926
22
34093
12
19472
6
102745
23
268625
117
4
(4)
Mediterranean Shipping Co12474
23
30496
25
52294
30
36908
16
25964
10
44726
14
22801
6
225636
124
5
(5)
Hanjin Shipping Co414
1
7460
7
2848
2
9414
4
85579
32
-
-
112089
24
217804
70
6
(8)
APL15840
23
4803
4
4614
3
8978
4
5538
2
30099
9
130009
29
199811
74
7
(7)
Cosco Container Line29423
64
15510
12
18124
10
8848
4
13715
5
30882
9
72514
17
189016
121
8
(9)
NYK Line/TSK8715
16
24479
20
22661
14
-
-
19404
7
15270
5
66292
14
156821
76
9
(10)
Mitsui OSK Lines7670
11
19546
16
21228
12
13160
6
45328
16
-
-
39094
9
146026
71
10
(12)
Zim Israel Navigation16463
24
19564
16
20605
12
11123
5
25330
9
51666
16
-
-
144751
82
11
(13)
CP Ships18306
12
16700
15
39600
23
23600
11
41400
15
3400
1
-
-
133006
77
12
(14)
CMA-CGM12186
27
7940
7
24905
15
21769
10
14438
5
-
-
45909
12
127147
76
13
(11)
Hyundai Merchant Marine2565
4
1177
1
-
-
10870
5
29170
10
-
-
65323
13
109105
33
14
(18)
Yangming Marine Transport Corp316
1
11106
9
3009
2
12324
6
8524
3
29622
9
36544
10
101445
40
15
(16)
OOCL4062
6
3922
3
6240
4
4465
2
7887
3
26011
8
42400
8
94967
34
16
(17)
K Line7482
13
4584
4
5188
3
16664
8
22662
8
33648
10
-
-
90228
46
17
(15)
Hapag-Lloyd Container Line-
-
2650
2
1945
1
6760
3
18966
7
2430
1
54532
12
88283
26
18
(19)
United Arab Shipping Co28328
30
4960
4
-
-
17592
8
-
-
-
-
38000
10
68880
52
19
(-)
China Shipping Container Lines13689
28
-
-
14397
9
19031
9
18418
7
-
-
-
-
65535
53
20
(-)
Compañia Sudamericana de V.3314
6
8077
7
16879
10
33265
15
-
-
-
-
-
-
61535
38
Note:1 = compresa la Americana Ships; 2 = presumendo che la flotta di navi rinfusiere della compagnia (464/520 TEU) utilizzi solamente il 50% della capacità teorica di box per i containers
Fonti: Vettori, Containerisation International e Liner Shipping Network

Altre compagnie di navigazione di linea che nel 1999 hanno migliorato la propria posizione sono la Zim Israel Navigation, la CP Ships (che comprende la Americana Ships, associazione commerciale con la Transportacion Maritima Mexicana) e la CMA-CGM The French Line, che tutte quante hanno guadagnato due posizioni, attestandosi rispettivamente in 10a, 11a e 12a.

La capacità della Zim è aumentata del 30% nel 1999, dal momento che il vettore ha noleggiato altro tonnellaggio per un nuovo servizio dedicato Asia/Costa Occidentale statunitense e ha ampliato la propria presenza nel mercato interasiatico. Anche la CMA-CGM ha noleggiato navi in più e ha iniziato le operazioni nel transpacifico. La flotta del vettore con sede a Marsiglia è stata altresì irrobustita con il rilevamento della ANL e l'acquisto del servizio Mediterraneo/Antille Francesi dalla Delmas.

La CMA-CGM sta spingendo per ottenere un posto tra le prime dieci. Attualmente, essa ha ordinazioni in corso per 4 unità da 2.200 TEU destinate al proprio servizio giramondo Europa/Stati Uniti/Sud Pacifico/Australasia/Sud-Est asiatico/Europa. Essa sta inoltre prendendo in considerazione l'ipotesi di far costruire una nuova serie di navi (sino ad otto unità) da 6.100 TEU per le proprie operazioni primarie della French Asia Line. Queste navi dovrebbero essere noleggiate a lungo termine, con opzioni di acquisto.

Anche la CP Ships ha fatto registrare un incremento prossimo al 30% degli spazi-containers impiegati. La capacità di bordo complessiva della compagnia, pari a 133.000 TEU, tiene conto dell'aggregazione della Australia-New Zealand Direct Line e della flotta della Americana Ships, in cui il gruppo ha una quota azionaria del 50%.

Altrove, la OOCL, il trio giapponese (K Line, Mitsui OSK Lines e NYK Lines) e la United Arab Shipping Co hanno tutte quante migliorato di un posto la propria classifica, ma ciò è interamente da attribuirsi alla fusione tra Maersk e Sea-Land.

Al contrario, la Hapag-Lloyd e la HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) sono scivolate in classifica rispettivamente alla 17a ed alla 13a posizione. Nel caso del principale operatore tedesco, il calo si può attribuire al fatto che nel 1999 non è stata ricevuta in consegna nessuna nuova nave.

Tale situazione muterà nel 2000, allorquando la Hapag-Lloyd immetterà in servizio 7 navi da 2.800 TEU. Per quanto alcune delle nuove navi vengano utilizzate al fine di rimpiazzare il tonnellaggio obsoleto, l'incremento della capacità in spazi-containers dovrebbe comportare l'avanzata in classifica nel 2000 della Hapag-Lloyd.

Le prospettive appaiono buone anche per la HMM, che starebbe per ordinare una nuova serie di navi post-Panamax in grado di caricare 6.400 TEU. I dettagli finanziari delle ordinazioni relative alle cinque navi, che verranno effettuate presso la società-gemella Hyundai Heavy Engineering, dovrebbero essere messi a punto entro la fine dell'anno. La consegna di questo tonnellaggio è prevista per il 2001/2002.

Sicuramente uno degli avvenimenti di rilievo dell'anno è stata l'ascesa della China Shipping Container Lines (che fa parte della società China Shipping Group di Shanghai) del presidente Li Kelin, la quale si è attestata al 19° posto.

TABELLA 2
I PRIMI 20 OPERATORI
PER TONNELLAGGIO IN CORSO DI ORDINAZIONE (AL 1°SETTEMBRE 1999)
VettoreN° navi
e dimensioni
Capacità TEU
complessiva
Date di
consegna
Maersk5 da 6.60033.0001999/2000
5 da 6.200 131.0002000
4 da 4.30017.2002000
6 da 3.70022.2002000
4 da 2.800 211.2002000
4 da 2.2008.8002000
2 da 2.470 24.9401999
30128.340 
P&O Nedlloyd4 da 6.78827.152 2000/2001
5 da 5.460 227.3001999/2000
5 da 3.400 217.0002001
5 da 2.500 212.5002001
1983.952 
Evergreen Uniglory9 da 5.65250.8681999/2001
9 da 1.61814.5621999/2001
1865.450 
Cosco Container Lines7 da 5.25036.7502001
13 da 1.60020.8001999/2000
2057.550 
Hanjin Shipping Co7 da 5.800 240.6002000/2001
740.600 
Hapag-Lloyd Container Line7 da 4.800 333.6002000
733.600 
OOCL6 da 5.500 433.0001999/2000
633.000 
Yangming Marine Transport Corp5 da 5.500 527.5002000/2001
527.500 
Compañia Sud Americana de Vapores5 da 3.100 615.5002001/2002
2 da 1.7263.4521999
618.952 
Mitsui OSK Lines3 da 5.50016.5002001
316.500 
APL2 da 5.500 711.0002001
4 da 1.0404.1602000/2001
615.160 
Hamburg Sud The Shipping Group4 da 3.70014.8002001
414.800 
Islamic Republic of Iranian Shipping Lines4 da 3.30013.2002000
413.200 
CMA-CGM4 da 2.2008.8001999/2001
48.800 
Mediterranean Shipping Co2 da 4.1008.2002000
28.200 
Wan Hai Lines4 da 1.6606.6402000
46640 
Norasia4 da 1.3885.5521999/2000
45.552 
Djakarta Lloyd2 da 1.6443.2881999/2000
3 da 4591.3771999
54.665 
Pacific International Lines2 da 1.6003.2003.200
23.200 
Korea Marine Transport Co2 da 1.5853.1702001
23.170 
Note:1 = navi ordinate dalla Costamare Shipping in noleggio temporaneo alla Sea-Land Service; 2 = tonnellaggio da destinare a contratti di noleggio a lungo termine; 3 = tre delle navi saranno noleggiate a tempo determinato dalla Costamare Shipping; 4 = due navi apparterranno ad armatori tedeschi da cui verranno noleggiate a lungo termine; 5 = mescolanza di tonnellaggio di proprietà e noleggiato a lungo termine; 6 = navi ordinate mediante un accordo di associazione commerciale con la Peter Dohle; 7 = le navi saranno noleggiate a lungo termine dalla greca Danaos Shipping; ad esse sono correlate opzioni di acquisto.
Fonti: Vettori, Containerisation International e Liner Shipping Network

In poco più di due anni, la società è cresciuta da operatore che effettuava quasi esclusivamente traffici di cabotaggio cinesi, servendosi di una flotta di rinfusiere e di portacontainers fino ad un massimo di 350/400 TEU, a compagnia di servizi di linea internazionali impegnata su rotte a lungo raggio quali l'Asia/Australia e l'Europa/Asia. In fase di programmazione vi sono nuovi collegamenti tra l'Asia ed il Mediterraneo ed il Nordamerica.

Nel 1999, la CSCL ha noleggiato grosso modo 20 navi della fascia dimensionale da 2.000 a 3.000 TEU ed è trapelato che sono in corso trattative con gli armatori tedeschi circa un possibile programma di nuove costruzioni e noleggi a lungo termine.

Dal momento che Li è deciso a far crescere la CSCL fino a farla diventare uno dei primi cinque operatori containerizzati di linea a livello globale nel giro dei primi anni del nuovo millennio, ci si aspettano ulteriori progressi nel 2000, allorquando è prevedibile un piazzamento in classifica tra le prime 10 compagnie di navigazione.

Il solo altro nuovo ingresso in classifica è avvenuto ad opera della CSAV, che ha preso il posto della Safmarine & CMBT Lines, la quale adesso è partecipata totalmente dall'A. P. Møller Group.

Quanto alle future caratteristiche della classifica, l'analisi della Tabella 2 - che riporta i contratti confermate di nuove costruzioni in consegna nei prossimi due anni - suggerisce che vi saranno ben pochi cambiamenti. Infatti, i vettori che dispongono dei maggiori quantitativi di ordinazioni in atto sono quelli già presenti nella classifica dei primi venti.

Le uniche eccezioni sono quelle della Hamburg Sud (4 unità da 3.700 TEU), della Islamic Republic of Iranian Shipping Lines (4 unità da 3.300 TEU) e della Wan Hai Lines (4 unità da 1.660 TEU). A parte la Hamburg Sud, tuttavia, è improbabile che qualcuno di tali vettori riesca ad entrare in classifica nei prossimi due anni.

Di conseguenza, la parola d'ordine resta il consolidamento. Tale processo certamente continuerà, dato che il dirigente in capo della P&ON, Tim Harris, ha annunciato in diverse occasioni negli ultimi mesi che la sua compagnia è pronta ad effettuare ulteriori acquisizioni/fusioni. Nel 2000, è assai probabile che i primi 20 in classifica incrementino i propri possedimenti relativi alla flotta mondiale sino al 60%.
(da: Containerisation International, novembre 1999)

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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
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
In the third quarter, Italy's connection index to the global containerized maritime services network grew by +2.7%.
Geneva
The most significant growth in PLSCI was recorded by the port of Savona-Vado Ligure (+53.7%)
ONE will not charge surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Singapore
They will be applied starting from October 14th
Fincantieri and Aeronautical Service sign agreement for the use of composite materials in the naval, civil, and military sectors.
Trieste
Genoa Port Terminal concession renewal approved until 2054
Genoa
The terminal's operating conditions have been redefined, bringing them back to the multipurpose function, in compliance with the ruling of the Council of State and the PRP
PSA Italia-Logtainer and Rail Hub Milano-Medlog have submitted offers to manage the Interporto Padova intermodal terminal.
Padua
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports increased by 4.5% last month.
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.7 million TEUs (+6.8%)
The Netherlands is referring to the Court of Justice of the European Union the question of whether to entrust seafarers or dock workers with the lashing operations on smaller container ships.
In the second quarter, container traffic handled by Eurokai terminals grew by +16.4%
Hamburg
Significant growth of 16.1% in Germany. In Italy (Contship), volumes increased by 5.2%.
China enacted regulation in response to US taxes on Chinese-owned and -built vessels
Beijing
The new rules include the possibility of introducing similar countermeasures
New attack on ships transiting the Gulf of Aden
Southampton
UKMTO announced that a fire broke out on a vessel hit by a shell
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Carnival closes its best quarter ever
Miami
The American cruise group announces a further strengthening of the growth trend in bookings
Marella Cruises sells Fincantieri slots for two new cruise ships to TUI Cruises.
Hannover/Trieste
With a gross tonnage of 160,000 tons, they will be larger than the units originally planned
GNV-Portitalia bridge agreement on lashing operations in the ports of Palermo and Termini Imerese
Palermo
The direct intervention of the AdSP commissioner Tardino was crucial - explain Filt, Fit and Uilt
HMM will not introduce surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese ships
Seoul
The company will not modify scheduled services that stop in the United States
GATX Rail Europe signs sale-leaseback agreement with DB Cargo to purchase 6,000 railcars
Vienna
The transaction will be completed by the end of this year.
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
In the second quarter of 2025, freight throughput at the port of Bremen/Bremerhaven increased by +6.0%
Bremen
Miscellaneous cargo is growing. Bulk cargo is declining.
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
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
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
SAILING LIST
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
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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%
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text passes to the Chamber of Deputies
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.
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
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
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
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
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
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
Fischer & Rechsteiner and Gimax International acquire BCUBE's Freight Forwarding business.
Genoa
The completion of the transaction is expected in the next few days
Fermerci outlines a dramatic scenario for the European rail freight transport sector
Rome
Rizzi: There is a real risk of a shift towards exclusively road transport.
Sogedim opens a new branch in Modena
Mesero
Initially, the activity will be dedicated exclusively to UK export traffic and will then extend to other European markets.
Eni completes the sale of a 30% stake in the Baleine project in Ivory Coast to Vitol.
San Donato Milanese
The field was discovered in 2021 and production started in 2023
The new PCTC Grande Svezia has joined the Grimaldi Group's fleet.
Naples
It has a maximum capacity of 9,000 ceu
The Cagliari City Council approves its opinion on the Sardinian Ports Development Plan.
Cagliari
Green light unanimously
The railway sector contributes 1.4% of the European Union's GDP.
Brussels
Study commissioned by CER
In the port of Naples, the Coast Guard has detained the bulk carrier Tanais Dream.
Naples
Serious irregularities found on board
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
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
››› 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
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to accelerate the implementation of robotics in Fincantieri's production processes
Trieste
It was signed with the Friulian Idea Prototipi
Sergio Liardo is the new general commander of the Port Authority Corps - Coast Guard
Rome
He takes over from Admiral Nicola Carlone
DBA to supply new Terminal Operating System for Georgia's Batumi Port
Villorba
The project includes all phases of development, testing and operational testing
Attack on a ship in the Gulf of Aden
Portsmouth
The captain reported hearing an impact in the water and an explosion
Danilo Ricci has been appointed managing director of Tarros Line.
La Spezia
He has held various positions in Italy and abroad within the group
Permanent discussion table between Confindustria Nautica and Federagenti
Genoa
This is provided for in an agreement signed today in Genoa
In the first half of 2025, cruise traffic in Italian ports grew by +6%
Venice
The twelfth edition of Italian Cruise Day will be held in Catania on October 24th.
SAL Heavy Lift buys two semi-submersible vessels from Pan Ocean
Hamburg
They were built in 2008 and 2012
30% of Sangritana Cargo will be acquired by the Marche-based company Transadriatico
The Eagle
The sale will be completed in the next few days
The eighth edition of "A Sea of Switzerland" will be held in Lugano on October 6th.
Lugano
Forum on economic and logistical integration between Ligurian ports, the Northwest manufacturing area, and Switzerland
DEME orders new cable-laying vessel from Singapore-based PaxOcean
Beveren-Kruibeke-Zwijndrecht
It will be built in the Chinese shipyard of Zhoushan
Assoporti will meet at RemTech EXPO 2025 to discuss the green transition in Italian ports.
Ferrara
The Smart Ports Award was awarded to three Port System Authorities
The first shipment of Syrian oil in 14 years arrives at the port of Trieste.
London
Part of the cargo - S&P Global Commodity Insights reports - was unloaded at the Sardinian terminal of Sarroch
In August, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +20.3%
Taranto
The ferry "Drea" was also rejected by the Apulian port, where however it is temporarily stopped
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