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CENTRO ITALIANO STUDI CONTAINERSYEAR XVIII - Number 3/2000 - MARCH 2000

Logistics

L'evoluzione della logistica in Cina

Le trasformazioni economiche della Cina nel corso dello scorso decennio sono state poco meno di un miracolo. Tuttavia, la maggior parte delle zone di sviluppo industriale sono confinate nelle province costiere ed i porti di Shenzen (Cina meridionale), Shanghai (fiume Yangtse) nonché quelli nord-orientali di Qingdao, Tianjin e Dalian fungono da principali centri commerciali e di crescita.

Se ci si sposta all'interno, la storia è diversa. Infatti, spesso ci si riferisce al trasporto ed alla distribuzione interni in Cina come a qualcosa che somiglia ad un "buco nero". Sebbene siano avvenuti dei miglioramenti, è ancora una questione di fortuna il fatto che un container arrivi in tempo alla sua destinazione giusta. Far tornare indietro quel box ad un deposito interno od al porto può essere ancora più problematico.

Di conseguenza, molti vettori marittimi si sono dimostrati riluttanti ad inviare il proprio equipaggiamento troppo distante all'interno per paura di non vederselo restituire mai più. Ovviamente, questo ha frenato lo sviluppo dei servizi di trasporto destinati all'interconnessione.

Koichi Hayashi, direttore generale della K Line Ltd China, con sede a Shanghai, riassume la situazione in cui si trovano molti vettori marittimi che servono la Cina. "La nostra politica è quella di portare un container in una destinazione interna che sia più vicina possibile ad un carico di esportazione. In tal modo possiamo minimizzare i nostri rischi, massimizzare il tasso di utilizzazione del nostro equipaggiamento e contribuire a stabilizzare la nostra capacità di conseguire profitti. Ciò è molto importante per una società delle dimensioni della K Line".

L'inadeguatezza dei collegamenti stradali e ferroviari, unitamente alla carenza di buone infrastrutture di magazzinaggio e di distribuzione, sono state individuate quali principali fattori problematici nonché quale causa che sta alla radice del costoso sistema distributivo cinese.

Secondo diversi commentatori, i suddetti fattori hanno comportato il fatto che la Cina sia rimasta indietro rispetto a gran parte del mondo in termini di servizi logistici e distributivi. E' stato anche suggerito che i carenti sistemi distributivi cinesi abbiano finora frenato lo sviluppo economico del paese.

Certamente, tutto ciò sta diventando un problema sempre più grande. Il nono piano quinquennale del governo cinese è mirato principalmente all'industrializzazione ed alla diffusione del benessere in relazione alle città ed alle province dell'interno; una politica, questa, che resterà inefficace a meno che non vengano effettuati massicci investimenti nell'ammodernamento e nell'espansione della rete di distribuzione delle merci del paese.

Inoltre, dato che la Cina è impegnata nelle trattative per aggregarsi al WTO (Organizzazione Mondiale per il Commercio) - un accordo che potrebbe innalzare il valore delle importazioni ed esportazioni dalla cifra attuale di circa 350 miliardi di dollari a più di 550 miliardi di dollari in cinque anni - le esigenze di investimento nelle località interne stanno diventando più urgenti.

Si aggiunga che la classe media cinese, fornita di reddito disponibile relativamente alto, sta crescendo rapidamente e questo non fa che aumentare la pressione sui sistemi distributivi locale e nazionale.

"C'è bisogno di una completa revisione" commenta uno spedizioniere "al fine di eliminare dal sistema i blocchi e tutte le infrastrutture inadeguate ovvero di migliorarle o rimpiazzarle con altre nuove. Si prenda ad esempio il settore del magazzinaggio: c'è bisogno di rastrelliere moderne, di ventilazione appropriata, di un buon controllo della temperatura, di protezione antincendio e di sistemi di sorveglianza".

Henrik Ramskov, direttore amministrativo della Mercantile Logistics Services Company Ltd China, sebbene concordi sul fatto che le infrastrutture fisiche possano essere migliorate, è convinto altresì che vi sia già un numero sufficiente di magazzini disponibili nelle principali aree urbane.

"Noi non ravvisiamo la necessità di possedere magazzini di nostra proprietà" dichiara Ramskov "sebbene si possa poi adottare tale approccio se ciò è quello che la clientela desidera, ovvero se dovessimo renderci conto che in una zona particolare la disponibilità è inadeguata".

Ciononostante, Ramskov sottolinea l'importanza di gestire quanti più anelli della catena possibile. Spiega infatti: "Noi gestiamo infrastrutture di magazzinaggio in tutte le città in cui abbiamo uffici ed il nostro sistema di gestione del magazzino può essere adattato alle esigenze dei nostri clienti. Il che può voler dire scambiare le informazioni in tempo reale, stare attenti alle procedure che ingenerano efficienza e - allo stesso tempo - soddisfare esattamente le richieste logistiche dei nostri clienti".

Egli attribuisce la lentezza dello sviluppo dei servizi logistici in Cina sia alla mancanza di comprensione da parte del settore sia all'insufficienza degli investimenti sul fronte dell'informatica e dei relativi programmi.

"In Cina - dichiara Ramskov - la logistica viene considerata semplicemente come magazzinaggio e trasporto. Questo non è il caso della Mercantile e noi abbiamo impiegato del tempo e denaro (e continueremo a farlo) non solo per formare e sviluppare la base delle forniture in Cina, ma anche per incrementare la consapevolezza nell'ambito degli organismi governativi".

Aggiunge Ramskov: "L'intenzione della nostra società è quella di presentare gli stessi standard e la stessa qualità di servizio in Cina così come facciamo negli Stati Uniti, in Europa ed altrove. Tale impegno consentirà al mercato trasportistico cinese di far fronte alle mutevoli esigenze della sua base clientelare globale".

Secondo Ramskov, la Mercantile ha contratti con più di 200 clienti in Cina. La strategia della società è quella di venire sempre incontro alle esigenze dei propri clienti e quindi sviluppare soluzioni di trasporto su misura che consentano una migliore gestione della loro catena delle forniture. "Ciò significa che i nostri clienti possono concentrarsi completamente sulla loro attività primaria" fa notare Ramskov.

Il dirigente ravvisa immense opportunità di crescita, in particolar modo dato che gli investitori esteri - e specialmente le imprese multinazionali - dirottano la propria attenzione dalla produzione orientata sulle esportazioni al servizio del mercato interno.

La società ha aperto uffici in tutta la Cina, specialmente sulla fascia costiera, e ha definito accordi di agenzia in centri-chiave dell'interno, quali Chengdu, Chongqing e Wuhan. A più lungo termine, Ranskov non esclude la conversione di questi ultimi in uffici connotati dal marchio vero e proprio della società, normativa locale permettendo.

La Mercantile, che rappresenta un'unità operativa del gruppo AP Møller di cui fa parte anche la Maersk SeaLand, non è la sola impresa straniera ad avere ottenuto autorizzazioni ad esercitare attività di logistica da parte del governo cinese. Anche compagnie di navigazione di linea, quali la OOCL, la APL e la P&ONLC (P&O Nedlloyd Logistics China), ad esempio, hanno conseguito il relativo permesso ed offrono ai propri clienti una gamma completa di servizi inerenti alla gestione dei carichi, al trasporto merci ed alla distribuzione in tutta la Cina.

Anche la OOCL Ltd China, che costituisce uno dei principali utenti del sistema ferroviario cinese per la movimentazione dei propri containers da e per l'interno, sta ampliando le proprie attività logistiche. E' stata costituita a Shanghai una distinta divisione denominata OOCL Logistics al fine di apportare al settore l'esperienza della branca del vettore marittimi specializzata in consolidamento merci, la Cargo System.

La OOCL si serve di una rete di depositi per contenitori a Shanghai, Qingdao e Dongguan, che rappresenta lo snodo trasportistico della OOCL per la parte superiore del delta del Fiume delle Perle, allo scopo di sviluppare servizi di trasporto merci a valore aggiunto su base regionale/locale. Ted Wang, direttore esecutivo della OOCL China è intenzionato ad allargare il sistema, in particolar modo ai centri modali interni. "Ritengo che vi siano notevolissime opportunità di crescita in posti quali Chengdu, Xian e Zhengzhou e la OOCL sta valutando varie località e vari partners di investimento" ha dichiarato.

Recentemente, la P&ONLC si è assicurata dal governo l'autorizzazione ad ampliare la propria rete, che prima si concentrava su Shanghai. La P&ONLC adesso opera presso uffici siti a Guangzhou, Nanjing, Qingdao e Xiamen e gestisce un centro dedicato alla distribuzione per una delle principali imprese chimiche del mondo, la BASF.

Inoltre, il gruppo fornisce servizi regolari di collegamento terrestre con la Mongolia ed il Kazahkstan sin dal 1989, attraverso la propria partecipazione del 50% nella CBW (Commercial Bonded Warehouse Co). Secondo il direttore esecutivo della P&ON Robert Woods - il cui ufficio è situato preso la sede centrale della società a Londra - la CBW starebbe per diventare un socio a pieno titolo della P&ONLC.

Attualmente, l'attenzione del gruppo si concentra "a livello macro", ha dichiarato S. T. Poon, dirigente capo della P&ONLC. "Stiamo lavorando sull'integrazione dei sistemi distributivi cinesi nelle rotte marittime internazionali. Sul fronte delle esportazioni, i consegnatari negli Stati Uniti ed in Europa vogliono sempre più frequentemente che il consolidamento avvenga in Cina e questo ingenera la necessità di magazzini migliori e dell'installazione di codificazione a barre, di controllo delle scorte, di servizi di preparazione e fornitura ecc.".

Dal lato delle importazioni, il mercato viene alimentato da vettori che vogliono conservare le scorte in magazzini doganali ed essere così in grado di far partire la merce non appena ricevuta l'ordinazione, nonché dall'incremento dell'equipaggiamento tecnologico e di dimensioni eccezionali. Diverse società, quali la Younger Niche Shipping Engineering Co Ltd Shanghai, sono specializzate in questo settore.

Tuttavia, anche vettori marittimi quali la P&ON e la OOCL ravvisano opportunità di crescita nel settore in discorso. Spiega Poon: "In Cina vi sono notevoli lavori in corso, dato che i carichi tecnologici, quali l'equipaggiamento per costruzioni, i trasformatori e le caldaie, vengono movimentati in quantità sempre maggiori. Questi ultimi richiedono soluzioni di trasporto su misura, che la P&ONLC è in grado di organizzare dal porto di origine a quello di ricezione fino alla destinazione finale".

I vettori marittimi sono altresì alla ricerca di opportunità nel settore di attività della distribuzione interna, che a giudizio di Wang e Poon decolleraà negli anni a venire. Anche Frank Chen, direttore esecutivo della APL per la Cina settentrionale, sta valutando molto attentamente il mercato. "Stiamo assistendo a molti cambiamenti in Cina" ha dichiarato "dato che le imprese multinazionali si stanno attrezzando per servire il mercato interno. Noi pensiamo che questo ci darà alcune interessanti opportunità".

In particolare, il dirigente pensa che le unità American Consolidation Services e BLS (Business Logistic Services) della APL possano crescere d'importanza in Cina. La BLS, cui Chen si è riferito come ad un soggetto "che pensa e che fa", ha già siglato un contratto relativo alla gestione della distribuzione e del magazzinaggio locale con la Shanghai General Motors.

Chen ritiene che la BLS sia riuscita ad assicurarsi il contratto a causa del proprio approccio focalizzato sul cliente e dei suoi sofisticati sistemi informatici. "I programmi informatizzati sono decisivi" ha dichiarato "dal momento che vi è l'esigenza di monitorare le merci in viaggio in qualsiasi momento".

Li Xiao Ying, presidente del gruppo Sinotrans Shanghai Co, spiega: "Stiamo operando in un ambiente assai concorrenziale e - dato l'ambiente commerciale liberalizzato del nostro paese - dobbiamo misurarci - se possibile facendo meglio di loro - con i servizi offerti dalle imprese europee e nordamericane".

La signora Li sostiene che la Sinotrans è in una buona posizione e che "si è veramente evoluta in un gruppo di servizi di trasporto in grado di offrire servizi logistico-trasportistici efficienti e completi per tutti i carichi di importazione ed esportazione".

Continua la Li: "La nostra istituzione della rete di trasporto relativa alla Sinotrans Container, a livello sia nazionale che d'oltremare, al fine di collegare i traffici di raccordo e quelli primari, i trasporti fluviali e marittimi, nonché i trasporti marittimi, terrestri ed aerei, ci dà una buona posizione sul fronte della logistica".

L'approccio della Cosco è molto simile. "Stiamo cercando di organizzare un certo numero di opzioni che metteranno in grado i produttori ed i consumatori di scegliere subito la Cosco" ha dichiarato Gao Weijie, uno dei presidenti della società con sede a Pechino. "Dal momento che i produttori in misura sempre maggiore affidano a terzi i propri trasporti, è importante per noi emergere in qualità di fornitori dei loro servizi logistici".

Anche le grandi case di spedizione globali, come la Danzas, la Panalpina, la Kuehne & Nagel e la Jardines, stanno impiegando altre risorse nello sviluppo di pacchetti logistici che possano essere utilizzati per il mercato interno in crescita.

Nel contempo, la U-Freight con sede a Hong Kong, che è stato il primo spedizioniere controllato da capitali stranieri ad ottenere una autorizzazione completa di prima classe ad operare in Cina, recentemente si è assicurata un'altra autorizzazione relativa al proprio terminal satellite di Qingdao. "Questo nuovo ufficio rappresenta un'importante integrazione della nostra rete di basi trasportistiche e logistiche in Cina" ha dichiarato Anthony Fong, direttore esecutivo della U-Freight-China Express International Transportation, l'associazione commerciale costituita al fine di gestire le attività cinesi della società-madre. "Il conseguimento dell'autorizzazione di prima classe ci aiuterà a migliorare notevolmente i volumi di traffico".

La U-Freight-China Express, che offre ai clienti una completa gamma di servizi aero-marittimi nella zona, supporta tale attività con un servizio completo di consegna e raccolta.

Non vi è dubbio che il mercato della distribuzione delle merci in Cina sia arrivato quasi al punto di rottura. Tuttavia, la combinazione del processo di liberalizzazione avviato dal governo con le iniziative del settore privato potrà migliorare la rete e consentire il conseguimento di una distribuzione e di un sistema di gestione della catena delle forniture maggiormente efficienti.
(da: Containerisation International, febbraio 2000)

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Rome
To define it in this way - the unions denounce - means distorting the nature and role of Article 17 of Law 84/94.
New quarterly record for freight traffic in Albanian ports
Tirana
In the period July-September passengers decreased by -5.4%
FedEx's earnings are rising, but net profit falls 68%.
Memphis
The non-cash capital loss related to the spin-off of FedEx Freight weighs heavily
Kalmar recorded a 22% growth in new orders in the third quarter
Helsinki
Turnover stable. Net profit down 14%.
In the third quarter, sales of containers produced by CIMC increased by +30%
Hong Kong
Commercial activity driven by dry boxes (+36%). Reefer units dropped by 28%.
Ports, new investments in Tuscany and Sardinia
Livorno/Cagliari
The 2027 budget estimates for the two Port Authorities have been approved. Highlights include the Piombino dock, works in Livorno, and dredging and electrification projects in Sardinian ports.
Finding qualified personnel in Italian ports is increasingly difficult.
Naples
An analysis by Randstad Research of 13 professional profiles also highlights a marked gender imbalance
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
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