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CENTRO ITALIANO STUDI CONTAINERSYEAR XIX - Number 9/2001 - SEPTEMBER 2001

Logistica

Un giusto complemento

L'acquisizione della statunitense GATX Logistics Inc. da parte della APL Logistics ha permesso a quest'ultima impresa di allargare in modo significativo la propria base di clienti in Nord America. Ha anche fornito delle nuove opportunità per garantire offerte superiori di servizi, sia in questa zona che nel Sud America.

Come risultato dell'acquisizione della APL Logistics tre mesi fa, la GATX Logistics Inc., impresa logistica americana, ha ufficialmente cambiato il suo nome in APL Logistics il 1° Maggio 2001, e il vecchio nome non esiste più. L'acquisizione, invero molto pubblicizzata, è una delle operazioni di concentrazione di maggior rilievo nel settore dell'industria logistica del Nord America. Il prezzo di acquisto pagato è stato di US$210.000.000.

Anche prima dell'acquisizione, la APL Logistics era classificata nella top 10 dei fornitori di servizi di logistica degli USA. La GATX era invece la seconda begli USA tra le compagnie di immagazzinaggio e stoccaggio delle merci, con uno spazio di magazzino di ben oltre 21 milioni di ft2.

Comunque, per il Gruppo NOL con base a Singapore, che possiede sia la APL Logistics che il business delle compagnie di navigazione, ovvero la APL Ltd, l'acquisto della GATX Logistics non ha costituito una svolta così radicale, visto che era già da tempo nella strategia corporate dell'azienda. Dick Metzler, amministratore delegato della APL Logistics, che lavora al quartier generale del Gruppo a Oakland (California), ha detto che all'inizio di quest'anno la compagnia si è posta due obiettivi:

  1. avere introiti per tre miliardi di dollari nei prossimi tre anni;

  2. divenire un leader nella fornitura di servizi logistici globali.

Entrambi gli obiettivi sono molto ambiziosi. Le entrate per la compagnia nel 2000 sono ammontate a 754 milioni di dollari. Comunque, questo ha significato una crescita del 58% sull'anno precedente. Secondo Brett G. Harper, vice-presidente della APL Logistics (situata nell'ex quartier generale della GATX, a Jacksonville, Florida), le entrate previste per il 2001 sono di 900 milioni di dollari.

Mediante l'acquisizione della GATX Logistics, la APL Logistics è cresciuta in modo significativo. La compagnia adesso dà lavoro a circa 5.000 persone in 56 Paesi, compresi Asia, Europa, Nord e Sud America. Opera su 30 milioni di ft2 di magazzino in totale, comprendendo le infrastrutture del GATX Logistics.

Prima la APL Logistics aveva solo spazi per 9 milioni di ft2, soprattutto in Asia. Pertanto la capacità di disporre di spazi di magazzino nelle Americhe è stato un fattore decisivo nella decisione del gruppo NOL di acquisire la GATX Logistics. Tutte le infrastrutture della GATX Logistics sono ora governate dalla APL Logistics, per un totale di circa un centinaio di unità operative in 24 Stati del Nord America. La GATX Logistics aveva anche propri uffici e magazzini in Canada, Messico, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, Cile e Argentina.

Harper ha spiegato che le radici della GATX Logistics come impresa risiedono nell'immagazzinaggio. Essa ha cominciato come compagnia pubblica di immagazzinaggio, e negli anni si è progressivamente spostata dal settore pubblico per entrare in contatto più stretto e diretto con gli operatori della logistica. Dice Harper: "Un cliente può avere bisogno di 300,000ft2 in un preciso luogo, o in infrastrutture differenti dedicate in tutto il Paese. Di solito lo spazio è da noi gestito su base contrattuale. Dall'altro lato, lo spazio pubblico che abbiamo ancora (grandi edifici di proprietà) è nei maggiori mercati, come Atlanta (GA), Chicago (IL), Dallas (TX) e Los Angeles (CA). Così i clienti hanno adeguati supporti in questi luoghi, ideali per coloro che hanno affari non stagionali e statici tutto l'anno. I clienti che hanno affari di tipo stagionale preferiscono essere invece non vincolati a stare in un posto fisso a lungo termine".

Una così vasta disponibilità di spazi ha permesso alla GATX Logistics di aggiungere valore alle operazioni commerciali dei propri clienti, dato che non hanno più bisogno di investire loro stessi in magazzini. Dice Harper: "Possiamo garantire ampia flessibilità ai clienti, nel senso che siamo in grado di proiettarli in nuovi mercati. Infatti se dovessero mettersi loro a cercar spazi in cui stoccare le merci perderebbero tempo e denaro. Noi abbiamo una precisa offerta di aree destinate a magazzino. Possono venire da noi, usare i nostri spazi e testare i nuovi mercati".

La compagnia ha utilizzato le sue capacità di gestione del magazzino per stabilire una divisione beni immobiliari, e questo è un ulteriore servizio offerto ai clienti. Non si limita all'immagazzinamento puro, come spiega Harper: "Noi ci muoviamo e cerchiamo spazi destinabili a magazzino per con dei nostri clienti. Abbiamo anche aiutato i clienti a liberarsi di spazi allorché ne necessitavano. Siamo sempre stati in grado di trovare un compratore per la proprietà e poi effettuare il lease back. Siamo arrivati a questi livelli solamente negli USA".

Poi, negli anni recenti, le capacità di magazzino della compagnia le hanno permesso di agire in qualità di 3PL, e restare coinvolta direttamente in varie attività nella supply chain. In qualità di fornitrice di servizi di magazzino, la GATX Logistics è tradizionalmente rimasta coinvolta nelle decisioni commerciali assieme ai suoi clienti, ad esempio nella scelta sulla localizzazione del magazzino, sul suo lay-out in relazione al tipo di prodotti ivi stoccati, sul tipo di equipaggiamento da utilizzare, ecc…

Ma, come sottolinea Harper: "Il tutto diventa sempre meno semplice. Nel mondo degli affari di oggi i clienti si aspettano che noi adottiamo un approccio di tipo previsionale con margini di errori molto contenuti. È molto più che decidere solo la grandezza dell'edificio e la sua localizzazione. Bisogna focalizzare sull'intera supply chain". Invero, dal punto di vista della APL Logistics, l'acquisizione della GATX Logistics ha aiutato a colmare un gap. Prima la APL Logistics non era in grado di offrire un servizio logistico door-to-door onnicomprensivo agli spedizionieri statunitensi. Ora, con i nuovi magazzini e le nuove infrastrutture, c'è più flessibilità nel servire i clienti e soddisfare i loro bisogni.

Inoltre, in aggiunta all'attività di immagazzinaggio, la forza tradizionale della GATX Logistics è sempre stata la fornitura di servizi di trasporto, soprattutto camions nel Nord America. La compagnia è proprio specializzata nei servizi su gomma e in tutte le operazioni connesse.

Dette attività sono svolte dalla GATX Logistics mediante l'utilizzo di mezzi propri e di veicoli di operatori terzi. Dice Harper: "Abbiamo un discreto numero di nostri camions, che operano secondo due differenti modalità. Una è dedicata al contract carriage, dove abbiamo veicoli customizzati per clienti specifici. C'è poi anche il lato del management delle merci, a basso livello di capitale, dove gestiamo tutte le necessità di trasporto, ma utilizziamo veicoli esterni. Il nostro software ci permette di personalizzare notevolmente l'offerta a seconda del cliente, ad esempio tenendo conto del numero di navi che hanno, dei giorni della settimana in cui si aspettano le consegne, ecc…, e ottimizzare i carichi. Possiamo contattare il vettore meno costoso per un data tratta e per un certo lasso di tempo, e così far risparmiare molto i nostri clienti".

Le attività core della APL Logistics sono l'immagazzinaggio delle merci e il trasporto, assieme alle grandi capacità tecnologiche. Con il contributo della GATX Logistics pertanto il valore aggiunto di tutte queste attività è notevolmente aumentato. Compreso l'outsourcing di alcune funzioni logistiche dei clienti. Spiega Harper: "Dal nostro punto di vista come compagnia, riteniamo che l'outsourcing sia la cosa giusta da fare. E se possiamo farlo con costi minori, con risultati equivalenti o addirittura migliori di quelli dei clienti, allora è naturale e razionale che i clienti eseguano l'outsourcing delle loro funzioni logistiche presso di noi. Abbiamo contatti fissi e uffici nei quartieri generali dei nostri clienti. Ad esempio, presso la Thomson Consumer Electronics, è presente in loco il nostro general manager, nei pressi di Indianapolis (IN). Egli fa affari direttamente con il loro gruppo logistica. Così distribuiamo televisori e stereos in USA e Canada".

La GATX Logistics è tradizionalmente specializzata in elettronica di consumo, packaging, prodotti per salute e bellezza e industrie ad elevata automazione. Molti dei clienti che le richiedono soluzioni logistiche sono nomi noti, es. Kimberly-Clark, il leader mondiale nel trattamento di tessuti cartacei, tra i cui marchi ci sono Cleenex e Huggies. Grazie all'acquisizione della GATX Logistics, la APL Logistics ora gestisce 875,000ft2 in nome della compagnia e tre infrastrutture negli USA. È stato stabilito un collegamento EDI tra il sistema IT del fornitore di logistica (Total Logistics Solution, o TLS) e quello di processing degli ordini della Kimberly-Clark. Un sistema di tracking degli ordini in tempo reale mostra l'arrivo, il magazzino, lo stato delle merci, lo stato di carico della nave e il tempo di partenza della merce. Per le consegne all'estero, la APL Logistics produce tutta la documentazione richiesta dagli ispettori doganali prima di caricare e spedire i containers.

La GATX Logistics ha anche intrapreso attività altamente innovative di engineering, e continuerà a farlo quale parte integrante della APL Logistics. Per la CNH, il secondo manifattore al mondo di equipaggiamento agricoli a Racine (WI), la compagnia ha applicato le sue capacità nella tecnologia d'automazione ai macchinari di trazione a gomme, servizio che la APL Logistics ha ereditato dalla GATX Logistics. La compagnia mette le gomme sui cerchioni e le gonfia, e ci vogliono solamente dai 12 ai 15 secondi per effettuare l'operazione, invece dei 10-12 minuti richiesti in precedenza.

Prima dell'acquisizione della GATX Logistics, la APL Logistics si era messa a operare in alcuni servizi ad elevato valore aggiunto, e era impegnata in settori industriali che tradizionalmente non erano toccai dalla GATX Logistics, come il commercio al dettaglio e l'abbigliamento. Secondo l'opinione di Harper, il management dell'ormai estinta GATX Logistics è in fibrillazione per le nuove opportunità offerte dall'acquisizione di cui è stata oggetto. Emergono evidenti sinergie non solo in virtù dell'ampia base di clienti, ma anche perché ora c'è la possibilità di esecuzione e visibilità oggettive della end-to-end supply chain.

L'ampia gamma di servizi che la APL Logistics può offrire è elencata nella tabella qui sotto. Comprende trasporto merci via mare, strada e aria, servizi di convogliamento delle merci e di distribuzione, e svariati altri servizi ad elevato valore aggiunto.

END-TO-END SOLUTIONS:
PRODOTTI FISICI
Supporto alla manifattura e tecniche just-in-time Management merci del tipo TL, LTL e total freight
Servizi di convogliamento delle merciManagement di reti e magazzini
Smistamento intermodale delle merciDistribuzione di prodotti finiti
Servizi di shipping e di trasporto merci aereo (con mezzi della APL Logistics) e-fulfilment (via APL Direct Logistics)
 Servizi ad elevato valore aggiunto

Harper riassume il modo in cui le due imprese si completano a vicenda: "Le attività che svolgono le due compagnie si sovrappongono veramente poco. Se si guarda al gruppo NOL, l'attività principalmente svolta dalla compagnia è il movimento dei prodotti da fuori del Nord America e viceversa, convogliamento e smistamento. Storicamente, noi non siamo ancora stati coinvolti in questo tipo di attività. Dove noi agiamo è allorché il prodotto giunge in magazzino, e poi lì è smistato. Ora possiamo raccogliere il prodotto in Asia, trasportarlo sull'acqua, e muoverlo lungo tutto il percorso fino all'utilizzatore finale. Questo grazie all'acquisizione. Siamo così ora in grado di fornire una vera e propria soluzione end-to-end ai nostri clienti".

La visibilità della supply chain globale e totale, in termini di sistema potente di sistemi IT, è una priorità corrente della APL Logistics, dato che permette un'integrazione generale più profonda del processo intero. La GATX Logistics ha i suoi propri sistemi, chiamati "Pipeline View", che garantiscono visibilità alle navi. Detto sistema è in grado di inserirsi e integrarsi nel sistema di qualunque altro vettore se necessario, come ad esempio i tracking systems della UPS e della FedEx. Può anche interfacciarsi con i sistemi operativi dei vari utenti finali e clienti.

Comunque, la APL Logistics ha formato un'unità di business, dal nome "See Change Technology", la cui funzione è sviluppare un sistema IT per supply chain che ne aumenti visibilità e integrabilità con altri sistemi operativi.

La APL Logistics fornisce anche un servizio di e-fulfilment, o APL Direct Logistics, come mostrato in tabella. Era stato sviluppato dalla GATX Logistics nel 1999, e combina servizi di magazzino e di e-commerce per la supply chain. Harper riassume i benefici del sistema: "Ci permette di prendere un ordine, ottenere autorizzazione per le carte di credito, riconoscere nuovi e vecchi clienti, raccogliere le merci, impacchettarle e spedirle via nave, e gestire il ritorno delle operazioni. È un circolo virtuoso".

Come sottolinea Harper, con l'acquisizione la APL Logistics è ora in grado di espandersi in tutte le Americhe. La GATX Logistics ha aperto la sua prima filiale satellite al di fuori del Nord America nel lontano 1997. Il suo nome era GATX Logistics Chile SA, ed era un joint venture offerente una gamma di servizi di logistica integrati. La Kellog Company, il maggior manifattore al mondo di cereali pronti per essere mangiati, è stata la sua prima cliente. Sono seguite poi altre imprese del ramo alimentare di largo consumo, molto forte nella zona, con patterns distributivi simili, così si sono potute sfruttare economie di scala a livello logistico.

Per la Kellog, l'impresa fornisce anche servizi di inventario e di organizzazione dei prodotti destinati alla colazione venduti in Cile. Quando il prodotto è ricevuta dagli impianti di manifattura in Messico, Argentina e Brasile, lo staff della GATX Logistics garantisce un controllo dell'inventario e servizi di pick-and-pack (raccolta e confezionamento).

Harper vede che il Sud America ha un grande potenziale di crescita. Spiega così: "La APL porta prodotti ai porti del Sud America, così oggi possiamo fornire laggiù un servizio door-to-door vero e proprio".

La concorrenza locale consiste in pochi piccoli vettori regionali, anche se c'è la presenza sporadica di grandi operatori 3PL del Nord America nella zona, come la Exel Logistics. Harper vuole lavorare con alcuni di questi operatori regionali. Dice: "Hanno l'esperienza e la cultura necessarie e anche una buona reputazione. Vogliamo sederci tutti intorno allo stesso tavolo e tessere solide relazioni. Possiamo fondere le nostre reciproche competenze e creare sinergie e vantaggi competitivi. Utilizzeremo i loro beni e le loro infrastrutture, come i networks e i veicoli da trasporto".

Con queste tecnologie e capacità, la APL Logistics può aspettarsi di espandersi in altre regioni. L'acquisizione della compagnia del 51% dell'impresa di spedizioni tedesca Mare Logistik GmbH, annunciata nell'Aprile 2001, è la prima del genere in Europa. Se i targets di crescita di Dick Metzler saranno poi raggiunti, non sarà di certo l'ultima.
(da: Containerisation International, Agosto 2001)


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ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Wärtsilä reports significant growth in quarterly and annual results for the Marine segment
Helsinki
The Finnish group's new orders acquired in 2025 remain stable.
Dutch company Portwise has been bought by its compatriot Haskoning
Rijswijk
The company offers solutions for optimizing terminal operations through automation and electrification
Construction of the first of six container ships for Italia Marittima has begun in China.
Trieste
The ships, which will be able to use traditional fuel and methanol, will have a capacity of 2,400 TEUs
In the Strait of Hormuz, armed vessels ordered a US tanker to stop
Southampton/London
GTS announces new rail services between the port of Genoa and central and southern Italy.
Bari
Connections via the Segrate Milan terminal
The number of dual-fuel vessels employed by liner shipping lines is set to double by 2025
Washington
Currently, 74% of the order book consists of units of this type
Kuehne+Nagel expands CargoCity South at Frankfurt Airport
Schindellegi
A new facility will be completed and taken over at the end of 2028
AD Ports signs agreement to build and operate multipurpose terminal at Matadi Port
Abu Dhabi/Kinshasa
Relaunch of the Banana Deepwater Port Construction Project
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
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 conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
East Port Said Port faces a new challenge with Europe's carbon rules for shipping
(EnterpriseAM)
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
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