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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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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
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.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
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.
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
Hannibal will inaugurate a new intermodal service from Melzo to Rotterdam Europoort on July 8th.
Melzo
Six weekly trains are scheduled that will be able to carry up to 38 cargo units
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
Konecranes has acquired the nuclear and port services segment of Spain's Coapsa.
Hyvinkää
The company has an annual turnover of approximately four million euros.
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the new PCTC Grande Oriente
Naples
It will be placed on the Asia-Europe route
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
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
World's first floating fusion reactor-powered vessel could become reality with new project
(Interesting Engineering)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
Port of La Spezia: 60 Sea Log workers rehired by other port companies
La Spezia
Pisano (AdSP): very satisfied with the positive conclusion of this dispute
A workshop on cold ironing and related risks and insurance solutions will be held in London.
London
Rossi (ADVANT-Nctm): effective infrastructure development must necessarily take into account legal and insurance aspects
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
Reorganization of ro-pax traffic areas in the port of Catania
Catania
Ferries will no longer be moored on the central jetty or along the eastern breakwater
Maersk raises fiscal 2026 forecast
Copenhagen
Continued growth in demand for containerized shipping and increased spot rates
Green light for the awarding of railway shunting services in the ports of Savona and Vado
New trucking area in the port of Genoa
The Italian Ports Association will hold its assembly in Naples on Wednesday.
Rome
The discussion on port governance reform will be at the heart of the proceedings.
Registration for seafarers' registers is now open to non-EU citizens residing in Italy.
Genoa
Vidotto (Foundation of the Italian Merchant Marine Academy): a step towards civilization
Project to build shipyard in Tartous port expected to accelerate
Damascus
Meeting between a delegation from Kuzey Star Shipyard and the leaders of the Syrian General Authority for Ports and Customs
Port of Gioia Tauro: Work to reactivate hauling and launching operations has been completed.
Gioia Tauro
These operations had been at a standstill since 2024
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
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