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CENTRO ITALIANO STUDI CONTAINERSYEAR XX - Number 7-8/2002 - JULY/AUGUST 2002

Trasporto intermodale

Lo sviluppo dei servizi ferroviari intermodali in Gran Bretagna

Sin dalla sua privatizzazione nel 1996, la Freightliner ha dovuto continuamente tenere sotto controllo la propria posizione sul mercato. Malgrado possa usufruire di un virtuale monopolio sul trasporto intermodale nel Regno Unito, i suoi risultati sinora non sono stati impressionanti. Nell'ultimo rapporto finanziario della società, che riguardano l'annata sino al 31 marzo 2001, essa presenta una perdita al lordo d'imposta di 2,7 milioni di sterline, che fa seguito ad una perdita di 0,8 milioni di sterline l'anno precedente.

Peter Maybury, direttore generale aggiunto della Freightliner Intermodal, che rappresenta quasi il 95% di tutta l'attività del gruppo, ha commentato: "In parte, questi risultati discendono da circostanze alquanto eccezionali. Ad esempio, dopo l'incidente del treno passeggeri a Hatfield nell'ottobre 2000, abbiamo perduto il 20% della nostra capacità per diversi mesi a causa di riparazioni da effettuare sui binari. Tuttavia, anche la nostra piattaforma dei costi si è rivelata un problema, perché ha condizionato il nostro modo di condurre l'attività".

Nel corso del periodo in questione, la Freightliner Intermodal ha trasportato circa 1 milione di TEU di traffico marittimo sui propri treni-navetta da e per Southampton, Felixtowe, Tilbury, Thamesport e Seaforth, impiegando una rete di terminals di proprietà localizzati strategicamente. In ordine di importanza, essi sono situati a Manchester, Coatbridge, Leeds, Birmingham e Liverpool.

Altri terminals sono situati a Crewe, Cardiff, Barking e Cleveland. I terminals terzi sono impiegati in altre località ancora, tra cui Doncaster. La Freightliner offre servizi propri di autotrasporto da tutti questi centri di snodo.

Continua Maybury: "Dopo la privatizzazione, poiché avevamo di gran lunga più capacità che carichi, siamo stati costretti a metterci in caccia di lavoro senza avere sempre ben chiaro quali potrebbero essere i risultati. E poiché le nostre tariffe vengono indirizzate dal settore del trasporto stradale, che ancora detiene una quota di mercato tra il 70 e l'80 per cento, non avevamo - né l'abbiamo ora - alcun controllo sui prezzi.

Ci siamo ritrovati in un circolo vizioso. Più lavoro riuscivamo a conseguire, maggiore era il tempo che dovevamo perdere a cercare il modo migliore per trasportarlo, invece di concentrarci sui miglioramenti al servizio. Da allora, abbiamo appreso un sacco di lezioni, e adesso abbiamo messo in atto un servizio che riteniamo sia molto più sostenibile".

Il problema inerente la sua base dei costi è stato affrontato mediante diverse iniziative. Oltre ad intensificare la propria solita efficienza, la Freightliner ora affida all'esterno il 50% circa della propria capacità a clienti sulla base del concetto "usato o non usato".

Precisa Maybury: "La nostra cosiddetta politica dei carri a contratto, che è stata intensamente promossa nel corso degli ultimi 18 mesi, è stata un completo successo. Invece di chiederci i containers casualmente giorno per giorno, i clienti possono ora contrattare l'andata e ritorno dei carri su determinati treni in cambio di tariffe più basse e maggiore certezza rispetto alla disponibilità della capacità".

Continua poi: "La bellezza del sistema sta nel fatto che essa incoraggia gli utenti a programmare le loro esigenze di trasporto in maniera più efficace. Devono farlo, perché altrimenti condividerebbero i nostri guai. Ad esempio, invece di caricare un solo container su un carro, li paga perché ne trovino tre, oppure un 40 piedi ed un 20 piedi, e, poiché il costo del posizionamento dei vuoti è così trasparente, vengono fatti maggiori sforzi per trovare i carichi di ritorno. Noi calcoliamo che - partendo dal presupposto che l'intero sistema sia gestito con accortezza - i clienti possano conseguire risparmi percentuali a doppia cifra".

Un ampliamento di questa politica, introdotta solamente nel settembre 2001, è quella di effettuare un intero treno-blocco per singoli clienti. La Freightliner ora effettua un servizio esclusivo di treno-blocco da Southampton a Manchester per la OOCL. Un accordo simile è stato concluso in ordine alla tratta Felixtowe-Widnes per la Maersk Sealand nel corso del mese di gennaio, ed altri dovrebbero seguire.

Alla domanda di spiegare come mai tali accordi non fossero stati conclusi in precedenza, Maybury ha risposto: "Non possiamo parlare per i nostri clienti, ma, come avviene per noi, sembra chiaramente che le loro necessità siano in una fase di evoluzione. In alcuni casi, può darsi che non siamo stati in grado di concludere tali accordi perché non eravamo in condizione di vedere come stavano realmente le cose".

Un altro modo utilizzato dalla Freightliner per ridurre i costi e migliorare il servizio è consistito nel concentrarsi in maniera più lineare sui servizi navetta da capolinea a capolinea. Invece di caricare contenitori per diverse destinazioni sullo stesso treno, la società ora offre solo navette per una destinazione.

Precisa Maybury: "Il vantaggio del sistema sta nel fatto che evitiamo i ritardi smistando i carri per strada. Ad esempio, solitamente i containers da Southampton a Leeds venivano caricati sullo stesso treno che andava da Liverpool a Manchester e poi erano suddivisi presso l'hub centrale di Crewe. Il successo dell'intero sistema dipendeva dal fatto che i treni in coincidenza fossero in orario e che l'operazione a Crewe andasse liscia. Dall'aprile di quest'anno abbiamo eliminato questo rischio tutti insieme".

La sperimentazione era cominciata qualche mese prima, al fine di osservare se era un'ipotesi percorribile, e adesso i servizi diretti sono in pieno corso. Secondo la Freightliner, il suo indicatore-chiave delle prestazioni, "l'arrivo in orario del treno", da allora è balzato dal 92% al 97%. Dichiara Maybury: "La nostra spina nel fianco sul breve termine è che non è così facile offrire la stessa frequenza di prima per alcune delle destinazioni minori, in particolar modo da Thamesport e da Tilbury, e l'utilizzazione dei nostri carri può rivelarsi minore; tuttavia, speriamo di porvi rimedio in breve".

Un altro vantaggio del sistema è che le operazioni al terminal contenitori vengono migliorate presso entrambi i capolinea, poiché debbono essere selezionati solamente containers indirizzati ad una destinazione. Di conseguenza, la Freightliner è stata in grado di incrementare il numero dei treni movimentati a Felixtowe da 13 a 14 al giorno ed a Southampton da 11 a 13 al giorno.

La Freightliner ha recentemente incrementato la propria flotta di locomotori della Classe 66 utilizzati nella propria divisione intermodale portandoli da 6 a 17. Oltre ad essere in grado di spingere carichi più pesanti - talvolta ci volevano due locomotori della Classe 47 per un treno - c'è bisogno di assai minore manutenzione. Un locomotore della Classe 66 ha bisogno di essere controllata solamente ogni 40.000 miglia, rispetto alle 4.000 di una della Classe 47.

La strategia di marketing della società resta molto concentrata sui vettori marittimi, sebbene anche una piccola percentuale di attività sia stata catturata direttamente tramite i caricatori o gli spedizionieri. Maybury precisa: "La questione è delicata perché qui vi è un chiaro potenziale conflitto d'interessi, ma pensiamo di avere gestito la cosa responsabilmente, finora. L'unico caso in cui accetteremmo il carico direttamente dai caricatori potrebbe essere allorquando ritenessimo che la modalità ferrovia potrebbe perderlo ai sensi del merchant haulage".

Uno di questi clienti è la Trident International, uno spedizioniere specializzato in attività con origine asiatica. Il suo direttore generale, Gary Wilcock, commenta: "Nel periodo di 11 mesi sino al 1° aprile 2002, abbiamo movimentato complessivamente 20.480 TEU. Anche se di solito preferiamo il trasporto stradale, adesso abbiamo i nostri contatti con la Freightliner a Southampton, che pensiamo lavori bene. E comunque, abbiamo sempre preferito il merchant haulage".

I vettori marittimi possono sia negoziare i propri contratti direttamente con la Freightliner, sia farlo attraverso una società costituita con l'autotrasportatore SOCL (Securicor Omega Container Logistics) denominata Masterhaul. Maybury scende nei dettagli: "Anche se la SOCL sembrerebbe un concorrente, abbiamo strette relazioni di lavoro con la società e non vi è dubbio che essa ci apporti valore".

E continua: "I vettori come la Hanjin, la Senator Linie e la Hamburg Sud sembrano contenti di lasciare che la Masterhaul decida quando si dovrebbe usare la ferrovia e quando la strada, invece di contrattare da sé con gli autotrasportatori, e questo è perfettamente accettabile per noi. Ad esempio, il 40% circa dell'attività della Hanjin ora viene movimentato per ferrovia, e sarei felice di poter dire di essere riuscito ad ottenere questa quota da tutti. Solo altri tre fanno meglio".

Pertanto, quali nuove strategie ha pianificato le Freightliner con il futuro? Risponde Maybury: "Adesso dobbiamo concentrarci di più sui servizi a valore aggiunto, in particolar modo quelli correlati alla tecnologia informatica. Ad esempio, noi non offriamo ancora l'effettuazione elettronica degli ordini od un sistema elettronico di tracking, ma speriamo di introdurre un servizio pilota alla fine di quest'anno. Abbiamo altresì bisogno di trovare altre maniere per lavorare a più stretto contatto con i nostri clienti nei porti, perché crediamo ancora che in questo modo altra capacità possa essere tirata fuori da un sistema ferroviario ormai al limite".

Sebbene consapevole dei nuovi concorrenti che stanno arrivando nel mercato, Maybury non sembra preoccuparsene. Afferma infatti: "Per molti versi, la concorrenza è una buona cosa, perché ci tiene sull'attenti, ma nessuno può competere con noi su scala nazionale".

Anche stando così le cose, c'è ora un nuovo concorrente che sembra determinato a realizzare una propria rete nel Regno Unito. La società in questione, denominata GB Railfreight, ha dato inizio ad un servizio ferroviario dedicato da Felixtowe e Selby per la MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) nello scorso mese di febbraio, impiegando un parco di sette locomotori della Classe 66 noleggiati. Da allora, e sino alla fine di maggio, essa ha effettuato con successo 91 convogli su questa tratta, l'89% dei quali sono arrivati nell'arco di mezz'ora dall'orario previsto. Essa ha appena inaugurato un ulteriore servizio per il medesimo vettore da Felixtowe e da Hams Hall, appena fuori Birmingham.

Ciò fa seguito ad un precedente tentativo di entrare nel mercato lo scorso anno da Felixtowe a Doncaster attraverso Johnson Stevens, agenzia della China Shipping Container Line, della Holland Maas e della IRISL (Linea di navigazione della Repubblica Islamica dell'Iran).

John Smith, direttore generale della GB Railfreight, commenta: "Pensiamo che nel mercato ci sia alla fin fine posto per un altro operatore come noi, perché il mercato stesso è pronto a crescere. Sfortunatamente, sebbene siamo stati vicini a raggiungere un accordo commerciale con la Johnson Stevens, poi non se ne è fatto più nulla a causa del loro desiderio di ottenere una qual certa forma di esclusiva che noi non potevamo accettare".

La GB Railfreight appartiene alla GB Railways, che detiene una concessione per il trasporto passeggeri nel Regno Unito. Essa possiede altri cinque locomotori della Classe 66 che dovrebbero arrivare dal Canada a giugno; essi verranno utilizzati per incrementare la frequenza del suo servizio Selby da tre a cinque giorni alla settimana.

Continua Smith: "L'intasamento delle strade diventa chiaramente sempre peggiore, e notiamo che la proposta di direttiva dell'Unione Europea sugli orari di lavoro, che dovrebbe entrare in vigore il prossimo anno, potrebbe avere un notevole effetto sulla struttura dei costi degli autotrasportatori".

Aggiunge poi: "Non siamo in grado di competere con la Freightliner su base nazionale, ma riteniamo di poter competere con loro su certe tratte mediante una più rigorosa utilizzazione delle nostre strutture ed una maggiore attenzione alla clientela. Ad esempio, laddove le operazioni della Freightliner sono frammentate, come avviene a Felixtowe, noi potremmo farvi arrivare e ripartire i nostri treni in cinque ore in luogo delle tradizionali dodici. I nostri treni arrivano alle 20.30 e partono alle 01.30. Qualche volta, poi, potremmo essere in grado di fare arrivare e ripartire i nostri treni a Hams Hall in soli 90 minuti".

La GB Railfreight non gestisce terminals propri né fornisce servizi di autotrasporto, di modo che si concentra unicamente sui propri servizi ferroviari. Charles Garn, direttore generale per il trasporto della Medite, l'agenzia della MSC per il Regno Unito, commenta: "Quello che ci piace della GB Railfreight è questa attenzione nel cercare un orario fisso. Non ci sono pasticci con carri o contenitori vaganti nel porto, di modo che si perde meno tempo nel corso delle operazioni di carico e scarico".

La Medite spera, attraverso l'utilizzazione dell'operatore, di essere in grado di tornare a movimentare almeno il 45% del proprio traffico per ferrovia, situazione in cui si trovava sino al 1997-98, invece dell'attuale 24%. Come molti utenti dei servizi di trasporto, essa è altresì preoccupata circa la direttiva dell'Unione Europea sugli orari di lavoro nonché per il crescente congestionamento del traffico stradale.

Continua Garn: "Lavorare con la GB Railfreight nel modo in cui lo facciamo ci ha insegnato come utilizzare i nostri carri al meglio e come ottenere il massimo dal sistema, che noi pensiamo sia buono per chiunque. I nostri clienti ottengono un servizio migliore e noi creiamo molta necessaria capacità in più sulle infrastrutture".

Il problema con la Railtrack, l'ente attualmente responsabile delle politiche di gestione delle infrastrutture e stazioni ferroviarie del Regno Unito, continua. Ma, a giudicare dalle apparenze, i caricatori ed i vettori marittimi sembrano essere in vista di migliori servizi.
(da: Containerisation International, luglio 2002)


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Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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MEETINGS
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
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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)
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Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
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Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
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
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