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

Studies and Research

L'avanzata delle post-Panamax

Dopo un rallentamento delle consegne di portacontainers nuove nel 1999, la seconda metà del 2000 ed il periodo successivo faranno ancora una volta registrare un incremento del livello di attività.

Secondo i dati pubblicati dalla LMIS (Lloyd's Maritime Information Services), per il 2000 sono previsti in consegna 469.962 TEU complessivi, mentre nel 2001 dovrebbero seguire altre 76 navi (265.118 TEU). Aggregate ai 43.013 TEU che erano ancora in attesa di consegna nel 1999, queste cifre rappresentano un tasso di crescita biennale pari al 18, 4 %.

Questa prossima ondata di espansione sarà dominata dalla consegna di navi della classe post-Panamax, più grandi e più veloci, tutte quante destinate a fornitori di servizi di linea globali, quali la Maersk SeaLand (3 unità da 6.600 TEU e 5 da 6.200 TEU), la P&O Nedlloyd (4 da 6.788 TEU e 5 da 5.460 TEU), la Hyundai Merchant Marine (5 da 6.400 TEU), la Mitsui OSK Lines (3 da 5.000 TEU), la Evergreen (5 da 5.364 TEU) e la Cosco (7 da 5.250 TEU più tre opzioni), nonché ad importanti società armatoriali e/o finanziatrici di naviglio, tra cui le tedesche Erck Rickmers (Nordcapital) e Gebab e le Costamare Shipping e Danaos Shipping a controllo greco.

La Costamare da diversi anni è impegnata in un programma di sviluppo del tonnellaggio e, sebbene il tonnellaggio di seconda mano resti una componente-chiave della propria flotta, la compagnia sempre più spesso opta per il tonnellaggio nuovo. Attualmente, il registro delle ordinazioni relative ad unità post-Panamax della Costamare prevede 5 navi da 6.200 TEU - che dovrebbero essere noleggiate alla Maersk SeaLand - e 2 navi da 5.500 TEU. Queste ultime saranno affittate dalla CSG (China Shipping Group). La Costamare ha inoltre opzioni su altre due unità da 5.500 TEU ed ha confermato le ordinazioni inerenti a 3 unità da 4.800 TEU (di modello Panamax). Queste ultime saranno impiegate dalla Hapag-Lloyd.

Nel contempo, il registro delle ordinazioni della Nordcapital comprende ora 11 navi post-Panamax da 5.500 TEU, tutte quante in costruzione presso la Samsung Heavy Industries in Corea del Sud. Sono già stati conclusi contratti di noleggio con la OOCL (che rileverà sei navi), la P&ON (tre navi) e la CSG (due unità).Il tonnellaggio della Nordcapital dovrebbe entrare in servizio nel corso del 2000, del 2001 e nella prima parte del 2002.

Consegne di notevole rilievo sono previste anche per nuovi arrivati nel settore delle post-Panamax, quali la Yangming (7 navi da 5.500 TEU), la K Line (8 navi da 5.500 TEU) e la CMA CGM The French Line (8 navi da 6.500 TEU) nei prossimi due anni. Le navi della CMA CGM saranno dotate di una velocità di servizio pari a 26 nodi.

Complessivamente, sono 56 le navi post-Panamax - per un totale di 324.690 TEU - la cui consegna è prevista per i prossimi due anni e mezzo.

Ciò equivale al 7,7% dell'attuale flotta containerizzata, nonché ad un notevole 40% di tutti gli spazi-containers sotto ordinazione. Inoltre, si ritiene che la CSG, la NYK Line, la Hapag-Lloyd Container Line e la Evergreen siano tutte quante prossime a finalizzare accordi inerenti a nuovo tonnellaggio post-Panamax.

Il programma della Evergreen è quello di costruire 5 navi della classe K da 6.000 TEU presso la Mitsubishi in Giappone, mentre le idee della NYK sono incentrate su una serie di navi simili quanto a progettazione a quelle inerenti agli ultimi contratti di nuove costruzioni della O&ON, con la differenza che queste altre sono in grado di caricare oltre 7.000 TEU.

Si sa che l'attuale accordo della CSG riguarda una lettera di intenti siglata con due cantieri cinesi, la Hudong Shipyard e la Dalian New Shipyard. L'accordo prevede la costruzione di 6 navi da 5.500/5.600 TEU, con opzione di richiesta di costruzione di un'altra nave presso ciascun cantiere. Le consegne sono previste per il 2002 ed il tonnellaggio dovrebbe essere destinato ai servizi Europa/Asia o transpacifici del vettore.

Recentemente, il vettore con sede a Shanghai ha concluso accordi di noleggio a tempo determinato con la Nordcapital (due navi) per tonnellaggio di dimensioni simili a quello già ordinato - rispettivamente - presso la Samsung e la Hyundai Heavy Industries. Complessivamente, la CSG dispone di uno dei maggiori registri di ordinazioni (12 navi per complessivi 66.000 TEU) relativo a tonnellaggio post-Panamax del mondo.

Anche la APL sta programmando di integrare la propria flotta con navi da 5.000/6.000 TEU. A differenza da molte delle proprie precedenti acquisizioni, tuttavia, la compagnia di navigazione mira a soluzioni di finanziamento ed è in trattative con un certo numero di armatori per noleggi a lungo termine con opzione di acquisto. Nell'ottobre del 1999, l'operatore con sede a Singapore ha concluso un accordo di noleggio quinquennale con la Danaos Shipping per 2 unità da 5.500 TEU. Queste ultime verranno immesse nella rete dei servizi della APL nel corso della prima metà del 2001.

La Hanjin ha concluso accordi dello stesso tipo per il proprio programma di sviluppo del tonnellaggio. In effetti, il socio del vettore di Seoul - la tedesca Conti Reederei - ha ordinato 7 navi da 5.600 TEU per conto della Hanjin. Le consegne sono iniziate nei primi mesi del 2000 e continueranno fino alla metà del 2001. Le navi saranno impiegate nell'ambito del contributo del vettore alla United Alliance, un'operazione congiunta con la Cho Yang Shipping, la DSR-Senator Lines e la United Arab Shipping Co.

Al contrario, la OOCL ha optato per un misto di proprietà diretta ed accordi di noleggio a lungo termine. Il suo attuale registro di ordinazioni comprende 6 unità da 5.500 TEU, mentre altre due unità sono in corso di valutazione. L'operatore con sede ad Hong Kong, ad esempio, dispone di opzioni relative ad altre due navi-gemelle presso la Samsung, che sta costruendo quattro delle navi il cui contratto è stato confermato. Le altre due navi sono in allestimento presso la China Shipbuilding Corp di Taiwan.

Il risultato netto di questa attività sarà un significativo incremento della componente di post-Panamax nella flotta mondiale di portacontainers. Attualmente, questo settore - che è caratterizzato da navi con baglio superiore a 32,32 metri (in termini di contenitori ciò normalmente equivale ad una capacità di carico di circa 4.500 TEU) - rappresenta il 4,1% dell'attuale flotta rispetto al numero delle navi ed il 12,4% (523.549 TEU) di tutti gli spazi-containers impiegati. E' un dato in crescita, rispetto al 2,8% appena (poco più di 60.000 TEU) del 1995. Per il 2002, si prevede che saranno disponibili negli scafi post-Panamax circa 850.000 TEU, equivalenti al 16,9% della flotta cellulare complessiva in servizio.

Il boom delle grandi portacontainers ha largamente contribuito al dominio del tonnellaggio cellulare nel mercato di linea. Secondo il Containerisation International Yearbook di recente pubblicazione, questo settore adesso rappresenta quasi il 73% di tutti gli spazi-containers impiegati. Le navi ro-ro e quelle semi-portacontainers/merci generali rappresentano rispettivamente appena il 4,6% ed il 16,7%.

La decisione degli armatori/operatori di incrementare le proprie flotte con portacontenitori molto grandi è stata determinata da un certo numero di fattori.

In primo luogo, vi sono le potenti economie di scala associate alla gestione di una nave con 6.000 TEU rispetto a quella di un'unità da 4.000 TEU, partendo dal presupposto, peraltro, che i fattori di carico possano essere mantenuti relativamente alti. Si riconosce generalmente che le navi più grandi possano assicurare ai vettori un risparmio sui costi superiore al 20%.

In secondo luogo, occorre considerare i regimi dei prezzi assai competitivi dei cantieri navali in relazione al tonnellaggio delle grandi portacontainers, specialmente in Corea del Sud, che è riuscita ad attirare a sè la quota leonina delle recenti ordinazioni. Dato che adesso il won coreano si sta apprezzando nei confronti del dollaro USA, i vettori stanno adeguando le proprie opportunità prima che sia troppo tardi.

In molti casi, è meno costoso acquistare una nave da 5.000/6.000 TEU oggi rispetto a quanto non fosse acquistare una nave da 4.000 TEU quattro/cinque anni fa. Il contratto inerente all'ordinazione inerente ad otto navi della K Line effettuata alla Hyundai, ad esempio, è stata siglata - si ritiene - per 480 milioni di dollari (giusto 60 milioni di dollari per nave), mentre il costo delle 5 unità da 6.400 TEU della HMM, anche queste in costruzione alla Hyundai, è stato stimato dai brokers in circa 64 milioni di dollari circa.

In media, i brokers stimano che i prezzi di costruzione delle grandi portacontainers siano calati del 25-30% negli ultimi tre anni.

In terzo luogo, la crescita delle alleanze operative globali e l'aumento delle attività sul fronte delle fusioni e delle acquisizioni ha comportato il fatto che la movimentazione di maggiori volumi di carichi da parte di singoli gruppi o società giustifica l'impiego di navi più grandi.

Attualmente, gran parte delle navi post-Panamax sotto ordinazione sono della fascia dimensionale da 5.000/7.000 TEU, mentre l'unità più grande è rappresentata da un'unità ad elica singola che si ritiene possa essere dell'ordine di quasi 10.000 TEU. In ordine a tale limite, recenti ricerche intraprese dal professor Niko Wijnolst e dalla sua squadra presso la facoltà di Ingegneria Marittima dell'Università della Tecnologia di Delft suggeriscono come si possano conseguire le maggiori economie operative mediante le navi a due motori del modello Malacca. Questi leviatani avrebbero un pescaggio di 21 metri, una lunghezza di oltre 400 metri ed un baglio di 60 metri. La nave - in grado di caricare 13 strati di containers sotto coperta - avrebbe una capacità di carico di 18.154 TEU ed una stazza lorda di 242.800 tonnellate. Il grosso problema comportato dall'impiego di tali grandi navi è ovviamente quello dell'accesso ai porti e della possibile paralisi del piazzale, dato che i containers vengono movimentati e parcheggiati nel terminal.

Pertanto, visto il gran numero di navi molto grandi la cui consegna è prevista nei primi anni nel nuovo millennio, quale sarà l'impatto sul settore dell'attività di linea?

A breve termine, la maggioranza degli analisti confida sul fatto che il tonnellaggio in più possa essere assorbito senza troppi problemi e che i ritorni fiscali delle compagnie di navigazione di linea siano in procinto di migliorare. Nella sua ultima Relazione mensile sulle informazioni relative ai contenitori, la britannica Clarkson Research Studies afferma che il livello attuale della crescita dei traffici (7%) ha comodamente superato la capacità di nuovi spazi-containers (4%).

E, sebbene il broker si aspetti che l'offerta cresca di un ancora maggiore 7% nel 2000, mentre ci si aspetta che la crescita dei traffici mondiali rimanga costante tra il 7 e l'8%, la Clarkson spera che il settore possa conservare un relativo equilibrio. "Se l'umore dei vettori potesse essere misurato in termini di ordinazioni di post-Panamax" si legge nella relazione "dovremmo affermare che essi si dimostrano leggermente fiduciosi".

Conclusioni simili sono state raggiunte nella relazione pubblicata dalla importante impresa investitrice SBB (Salomon SmithBarney). Nel documento, intitolato Trasporto marittimo e porti containerizzati, trasporto di box in Asia nel corso del 2000, si afferma che i prossimi due anni "sembrano promettere anni relativamente buoni per il settore".

Basando le proprie previsioni sulla persistente forza del mercato transpacifico (principalmente in direzione est) e sulla ripresa economica in corso in Europa, la Salomon ritiene che l'immissione in servizio di nuova capacità sia del tutto sostenuta dall'organica crescita dei traffici.

Gli analisti della SSB, inoltre, pensano che il livello delle dismissioni possa aumentare di almeno 100.000 TEU all'anno per diversi dei prossimi anni, a causa dell'atteggiamento delle singole linee di navigazione che si disfano del tonnellaggio vecchio di 20 anni. Nel caso della recente operazione di fusione Maersk/SeaLand, la banca ritiene che "sia solo una questione di pochi anni prima che una notevole percentuale della flotta ex Sea-Land venga dismessa".

Nel contesto di un simile scenario, il fattore post-Panamax è in procinto di diventare ancora più influente.
(da: Containerisation International, febbraio 2000)

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GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Fabrizio Marilli will be the new secretary general of the Central Adriatic Sea Port Authority.
Ancona
The Management Committee has approved the institution's budget adjustment
The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority has adopted the 2026-2028 Port Plan.
Genoa
Projections for 2028 indicate an increase of approximately 150 employees in the ports of the system
The Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority has approved the budget adjustment change.
Gioia Tauro
It records higher revenues and higher expenses of 1.69 million euros
One and a half million euros for training in Tuscan ports
Livorno
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority has presented its 2026-2028 training plan.
Terminali Italia will manage the Orte intermodal terminal starting next year.
Rome
It has approximately 96,000 square meters of yards and three tracks
Italy and Tunisia sign a collaboration agreement in the transport and logistics sector
Rome
Another Saudi-owned Bahri ship attacked by Houthis in the Red Sea
Southampton/Sana'a/Riyadh
Yemeni militants' spokesman claimed responsibility for the attack on the chemical tanker "NCC Ghazal"
The final breakthrough of the two main tunnels of the Brenner Base Tunnel was achieved today.
Bolzano
The two construction sites are connected approximately 1,400 meters below the Brenner Pass
UPS revenues increased 7.6% in the second quarter
Atlanta
Net profit amounted to $604 million (-52.9%)
In 2025, the revenues of the Italian logistics company Nord Ovest grew by +13.6%
Wedge
Net profit down 8.3%
Quarterly freight traffic increased at the ports of Algeciras and Barcelona. Valencia saw a decline.
Algeciras/Barcelona/
Valencia
Increase in containers at the Catalan port
Fincantieri signs agreement with NextGeo's reinvesting partners
Trieste
The operation is part of the development strategy in the diving segment
The update to the DPSS of the ports of Sardinia has been adopted.
Cagliari
Resolution of the Management Committee of the Port System Authority
ICTSI acquires the ATU12 and ATU18 bulk terminals at the Brazilian port of Aratu.
Sao Paulo/Manila
They will be sold by SIMPAR for approximately 355 million dollars
Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Ends Joint Venture Plan for Block Factory with India's Cochin Shipyard
(Maeil Business Newspaper)
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
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