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CENTRO ITALIANO STUDI CONTAINERSYEAR XX - Number 12/2002 - DECEMBER 2002

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I primi 20 vettori marittimi mondiali: investimenti accorti?

Il confronto analitico tra il 2002 e l'annata precedente, effettuato da Containerisation International, rivela pochi cambiamenti in ordine al controllo della flotta globale di navi cellulari. Rispetto al totale di 5,8 milioni di TEU in servizio a livello globale, 4,75 milioni di TEU, vale a dire l'82% della capacità, sono al momento operativi nei servizi dei primi 20 vettori in classifica. Ciò rappresenta una diminuzione di meno dell'1% rispetto al 2001.

Tuttavia, nella tabella possono riscontrarsi diversi cambiamenti a sorpresa. Tra loro, si possono annoverare la prima volta di un vettore specializzato nei traffici interasiatici (la Pacific International Lines) e lo scavalcamento del precedente secondo operatore mondiale PONL (P&O Nedlloyd) da parte del vettore che lo scorso anno era piazzato al numero cinque, cioè la MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Co).

Il tonnellaggio della classe post-panamax ha fatto la parte del leone per quanto riguarda gli spazi-containers introdotti in servizio nel 2002, dato che 35 di tali navi hanno aggiunto una capacità di 216.033 TEU, ovvero il 40% del totale. Ciò rappresenta una leggera riduzione rispetto al 2001, quando poco più della metà degli slot aggiunti erano stati procurati da questi giganti. La maggior parte di loro sono stati posizionati nei traffici Asia/Europa, ingenerando un effetto-cascata negli altri mercati.

Inutile dire che lo AP Moller Group (che comprende Maersk Sealand, Safmarine/Portlink e la recentemente acquisita Torm Lines) ha conservato la prima posizione. La compagnia di navigazione controlla il 47% di spazi-containers in più del secondo vettore in classifica ed ora effettua operazioni con una flotta dalla capacità combinata di 773.931 TEU.

La AP Moller ha introdotto 12 nuove navi nelle proprie reti Maersk Sealand e Safmarine nel corso dell'anno, compresa una varietà di unità di proprietà (3 "classe S" da 6.600 TEU, 2 da 4.300 TEU e 1 da 2.840 TEU), mentre diverse navi da 1.150 a 2.500 TEU sono state noleggiate a lungo termine da proprietari tedeschi di navi non di linea.

La reintroduzione di due servizi nei principali traffici est-ovest, cancellati nel 2001 a causa del cronico eccesso di capacità, ha procurato un ulteriore impiego per le navi che erano state spodestate dalle nuove consegne o, nel caso del tonnellaggio noleggiato, sarebbero state riconsegnate per fine noleggio.

Ci sono buone notizie per il vettore numero cinque dello scorso anno, la MSC, ora piazzato in seconda posizione, che ha fatto retrocedere di un posto la PONL. La flotta complementare della MSC è aumentata quest'anno di uno sbalorditivo 40%, sino all'impressionante cifra di 413.814 TEU.

TABELLA 1: PRIMI 20 OPERATORI DI SERVIZIO CONTAINERS
(AL 1° OTTOBRE 2002)
Class.
2002
(Class.
2001)
VettoreFino a
1.000
1.000
/
1.999
2.000
/
2.999
3.000
/
3.999
4.000
/
4.999
Oltre
5.000
Totale
1 (1)AP Moller Group 1 38.682
58
154.580
107
126.871
52
107.245
30
160.493
36
186.060
29
773.931
312
2 (5)MSC21.817
36
74.306
53
107.586
44
96.065
29
47.376
11
66.664
10
413.814
183
3 (2)P&O Nedlloyd 2 11.198
23
76.039
49
107.355
42
54.822
16
58.646
14
98.594
16
406.654
160
4 (3)Evergreen Group 3 10.582
15
65.336
47
74.526
28
37.708
11
84.400
20
131.180
23
403.932
143
5 (4)Hanjin/Senator-
-
9.671
7
63.467
23
18.159
6
119.707
28
93.405
17
304.409
81
6 (7)Cosco35.514
60
60.761
41
13.715
5
75.171
21
-
-
70.776
13
255.937
140
7 (6)APL9.816
16
8.375
6
15.388
6
43.037
13
61.071
13
90.062
17
227.749
71
8 (8)CMA CGM 4 20.980
41
34.136
23
31.787
13
51.290
14
34.484
8
52.759
8
225.436
107
9 (13)MOL4.598
7
28.813
21
24.236
10
48.469
15
32.564
7
49.646
8
188.326
68
10 (10)CP Ships 5 7.747
12
43.606
29
87.429
36
45.008
14
4.100
1
-
-
187.890
92
11 (9)NYK 6 6.037
13
28.503
25
26.468
10
40.423
12
14.229
3
62.070
10
177.700
73
12 (11)K Line2.576
4
15.898
14
18.394
8
60.331
17
4.038
1
67.176
12
168.413
56
13 (12)OOCL5.918
10
10.915
8
21.269
8
19.023
6
-
-
100.368
18
157.493
50
14 (17)Zim12.914
20
36.493
23
35.268
14
51.649
16
19.356
4
-
-
155.680
77
15 (15)CSCL12.377
38
21.624
17
43.389
17
13.082
4
29.771
7
27.969
5
148.212
88
16 (18)Hapag-Lloyd-
-
11.260
8
22.356
9
7.037
2
80.288
17
15.012
2
135.953
38
17 (14)Hyundai628
1
5.535
5
17.392
8
-
-
27.906
6
71.252
12
122.713
32
18 (16)Yang Ming338
1
11.243
9
18.486
9
43.277
12
8.196
2
38.779
7
120.319
40
19 ( - )PIL Group 720.473
33
52.013
40
25.341
10
-
-
-
-
-
-
97.827
83
20 (19)CSAV Group 8 534
1
25.456
15
42.129
17
17.616
5
4.890
1
-
-
90.625
39
Totale4.763.013
Note: I vettori sono stati analizzati sulla base delle dimensioni delle navi (TEU) e del numero delle navi
          1 = comprende Maersk Sealand, Portlink, Safmarine e Torm Lines
          2 = comprende Farrell, Mercosul e P&O Swire
          3 = comprende Hatsu e Lloyd Triestino
          4 = comprende ANL e FAS
          5 = comprende le flotte di ANZDL, Canmar, Cast, Contship, Italia, Lykes e TMM
          6 = comprende TSK Lines
          7 = comprende Libra, Montemar e Norasia
Fonte: ci-online/Containerisation International Yearbook 2003. I dati sono basati sulle informazioni fornite dai vettori marittimi coinvolti.

La sua rimarchevole crescita negli ultimi 12 mesi è per lo più dovuta ad otto unità post-panamax da 6.700 TEU che devono esserle consegnate, le quali vanno ad aggiungersi alle due navi-gemelle consegnate nel 2001 per il suo servizio solitario Asia/Europa. Questo allacciamento era in precedenza equipaggiato con un misto di navi delle classi da 2.500 a 4.000 TEU. Inoltre, la MSC è stata un astuto acquirente di moderne navi di seconda mano nel 2002. Tra le tante, essa ha comprato 3 unità da 4.400 TEU dismesse dalla National Shipping Corporation of Saudi Arabia a seguito del suo ritiro dal servizio di linea nello scorso mese di maggio.

Anche i miglioramenti del servizio relativi agli altri principali programmi di viaggio della MSC hanno avuto bisogno di navi più grandi. In particolare, il suo servizio Europa-Sudamerica è stato fatto passare dalle unità da 2.000 TEU alle navi da 3.500-4.000 TEU nel 2002, mentre un tonnellaggio dalle medesime dimensioni è diventato il cavallo di battaglia dei traffici Europa-Mediterraneo della MSC.

La fulminea crescita della MSC sino alla seconda posizione è probabilmente un evento destinato a durare a lungo termine, se si considera che la compagnia di navigazione ha il maggiore registro di ordinazioni arretrate, fatta eccezione per la Maersk Sealand. Altre 7 navi da 6.750 TEU dovrebbero essere commissionate l'anno prossimo e nel 2004. Inoltre, 4 navi panamax da 4.100 TEU sono previste in consegna alla fine di quest'anno, unitamente a sei navi leggermente più piccole con consegna nel 2003/4. E' probabile che questo tonnellaggio venga utilizzato per incrementare la presenza transpacifica relativamente modesta della MSC, unitamente ad una seconda tratta Asia/Europa.

In calo alla terza posizione c'è la PONL, che ha aumentato la propria capacità in termini di spazi-containers di 26.645 TEU rispetto al 2001. La compagnia con sede nel Regno Unito ha avuto un'annata relativamente tranquilla per quanto riguarda le consegne di navi ed il suo aumento di capacità è principalmente dovuto all'introduzione di navi noleggiate più grandi nei suoi servizi dell'emisfero meridionale. La consegna di nuove portacontainers reefer integrali, che rimpiazzano le più vecchie navi da box con-air nei traffici Europa/Australasia, ha rappresentato il mutamento maggiormente significativo nella flotta della compagnia nel 2002. Si sa che la PONL stava prendendo in considerazione l'ipotesi di effettuare ordinazioni per altre navi post-panamax nell'ambito del suo impegno nella Grand Alliance. E' probabile che queste navi vadano a sostituire le unità panamax costruite negli anni '80.

Nel contempo, l'Evergreen Group, che comprende la Evergreen, la Hatsu (la sua consociata con sede nel Regno Unito di recente costituzione) ed il Lloyd Triestino, ha recentemente fuso la sua importante consociata interasiatica Uniglory nel marchio Evergreen. Il gruppo, che ora è piazzato al quarto posto nella classifica dei principali vettori di Containerisation International, ha incrementato la capacità della propria flotta di navi del 15% nel 2002. L'aumento degli spazi-containers è dovuto ad una nuova serie di navi post-panamax da 6.332 TEU, denominate "tipo E", unitamente al noleggio di navi più grandi per i servizi interasiatici. Quello che prima era un vettore "fai da te" è anche entrato in diversi accordi di noleggio di spazi-containers con i rivali Maersk Sealand e New World Alliance nello sforzo di migliorare i tempi di viaggio in determinati mercati-chiave, in particolar modo la Cina. La Evergreen ha un arretrato di ordinazioni di naviglio relativamente esiguo, sebbene abbia intenzione di dismettere la propria flotta di navi del tipo G a bassa velocità costruite negli anni '80 (20 unità da 2.728 TEU). Ci si aspetta che il gruppo effettui presto ordinazioni relative a navi più grandi e veloci che consentiranno la sostituzione di queste navi nei prossimi cinque anni.

A causa dei problemi finanziari verificatisi in Corea del Sud, tutti e due i principali vettori con sede in quel paese sono stati particolarmente tranquilli sul piano dell'espansione della flotta. La Hanjin (unitamente alla consociata Senator Lines con sede in Germania) ha fatto registrare un modesto incremento dell'1% nella capacità di spazi-containers, mentre la flotta della HMM (Hyundai Merchant Marine) ha subito una diminuzione del 13%. L'arretrato di ordinazioni di entrambi i vettori è limitato ad una manciata di navi di proprietà tedesca noleggiate a lungo termine.

TABELLA 2: PRIMI 20 OPERATORI PER TONNELLAGGIO SOTTO ORDINAZIONE
(DI PROPRIETA' E NOLEGGIATI A LUNGO TERMINE) AL 1° OTTOBRE 2002
VettoreNumero e capacità
delle navi
Capacità totale
TEU
Consegna
Maersk Sealand7 da 6.600
3 da 6.414
3 da 4.300
3 da 2.840
3 da 2.496
1 da 1.768
2 da 1.209
46.200
19.242
12.900
8.520
7.488
1.768
2.418
2002-2004
2003
2002
2003
2002-2003
2003
2002
MSC7 da 6.750
6 da 4.900
4 da 4.100
47.250
44.100
16.400
2003-2004
2003-2004
2002
P&O Nedlloyd3 da 4.112
3 da 2.500
6 da 2.500
2 da 1.700
12.336
7.500
15.000
3.400
2002
2003
2004
2004
Evergreen1 da 6.332
2 da 1.618
6.332
3.236
2003
2002
Hanjin1 da 5.447
4 da 5.750
5.447
23.000
2002
2003
Cosco-- -
APL1 da 5.762
2 da 5.500
1 da 2.468
5.762
11.000
2.468
2002
2003
2002
CMA CGM2 da 3.312
4 da 2.226
8 da 5.762
6.624
8.904
46.096
2002
2003
2004
MOL8 da 4.50036.000 2003
CP Ships4 da 3.200
2 da 4.100
6 da 4.050
2 da 4.100
12.800
8.200
24.300
8.200
2002-2003
2002
2003
2003
NYK9 da 6.20055.800 2002-2004
K Line1 da 5.576
1 da 1.032
5.576
1.032
2002
2002
OOCL4 da 2.626
1 da 4.100
6 da 7.731
10.504
4.100
46.386
2003
2003
2003-2004
Zim6 da 5.01930.114 2002-2004
CSCL8 da 5.500
4 da 4.253
4 da 4.050
1 da 2.672
44.000
17.012
16.200
2.672
2002-2003
2002-2003
2003-2004
2002
Hapag-Lloyd2 da 7.506
4 da 6.750
15.012
27.000
2002-2003
2003-2004
Hyundai1 da 5.680
1 da 4.640
5.680
4.640
2003
2004
Yang Ming4 da 5.500
3 da 1.620
22.000
4.860
2003-2004
2003
PIL1 da 700
3 da 2.600
700
7.800
2002
2002-2003
CSAV3 da 3.0919.273 2002-2003
Totale TEU ordinati 789.584 
Fonte: ci-online

Anche la APL, socio della HMM della NWA (New World Alliance) ha fatto registrare una riduzione della capacità di spazi-containers nel 2002. Malgrado l'introduzione di diverse nuove navi, tra cui 3 unità da 5.500 TEU, la regolazione della capacità di spazi-containers tra i soci della NWA (APL, HMM e MOL) ha comportato il noleggio alla MOL di diverse grandi navi gestite dalla APL.

La stessa MOL è risalita dalla tredicesima alla nona posizione nel 2002, in seguito alla introduzione di 5 unità da 6.400 TEU per il servizio nel mercato Asia/Europa nel 2002, unitamente all'aggiunta delle navi in precedenza gestite dalla APL.

Sebbene ciò abbia comportato differenze minime in ordine alla loro posizione in classifica, entrambi i principali operatori cinesi, la Coscon e la CSCL (China Shipping Container Lines), hanno notevolmente incrementato la propria capacità in termini di spazi-containers nel 2002. In particolare, la CSCL ha introdotto in servizio 4 navi da 4.253 TEU noleggiati a lungo termine dal proprietario canadese Seaspan and Ofer Brothers, le quali inizialmente sono state utilizzate per migliorare il suo servizio Asia/Europa, per poi essere trasferite nel transpacifico, allorquando nel traffico Asia/Europa sono state dirottate navi post-panamax.

In un'epoca in cui ben pochi vettori ottengono profitti, una grossa percentuale delle navi immesse in servizio nel 2002 è stata procurata - e la cosa non sorprende - mediante noleggi a lungo termine o accordi di leasing per mezzo di istituzioni che finanziano le navi. Ad esempio, le unità da 6.332 TEU del "tipo E" del gruppo Evergreen aggregate nel 2002 sono state finanziate da un noleggiatore con sede nel Regno Unito nell'ambito del sistema britannico delle imposte sul tonnellaggio.

Tuttavia, un vettore marittimo che finanzia le proprie navi, piuttosto di utilizzare metodi alternativi per incrementare la capacità della flotta, è la CP Ships, in 10a posizione. La compagnia di navigazione con sede nel Regno Unito, che in precedenza possedeva poche navi proprie, ha aggiunto un'altra unità del suo tipo più grande, sotto forma della Contship Aurora da 4.100 TEU, la prima di tre navi gemelle per i propri servizi congiunti con la PONL nei traffici Europa/Australasia. La CP Ships ha un arretrato di ordinazioni di proprietà per 4 navi da 3.200 TEU e 2 navi da 4.100 TEU per le proprie consociate Lykes e Canada Maritime, da consegnarsi nel 2003.

Anche la CP Ships continua a crescere tramite acquisizioni, avendo rilevato le attività containerizzate della compagnia di navigazione italiana Italia di Navigazione del gruppo d'Amico. Ciò di per se stesso ha incrementato la flotta della CP Ships di 15 navi per una capacità complessiva di 23.200 TEU.

Il vettore con sede a Singapore PIL (Pacific International Lines), specialista nei traffici interasiatici e col Medio Oriente, è entrato per le prima volta nella classifica dei primi 20, rimpiazzando il gruppo Hamburg Sud, ora classificato al 21° posto. La PIL ha dato impulso nel 2002 ad un certo numero di propri servizi con navi più grandi, sia noleggiate che di proprietà, e per la fine dell'anno è in procinto di introdurre 3 navi da 2.600 TEU che andranno ad aggiungersi ad una nave gemella immessa in servizio all'inizio del 2002.

In conclusione, data la crescente attrazione esercitata dalle navi del tipo post-panamax, è diventato molto difficile per i nuovi soggetti fare ingresso nella classifica dei primi 20, se non mediante fusioni ed acquisizioni. Il prezzo d'ingresso è alto: una tipica nave post-panamax può costare oltre 70 milioni di dollari USA.

TABELLA 3: PRESTAZIONI DEI PRIMI 20 OPERATORI
NEL 2001 E NEL 2002
Vettore2000 2001Cambiam. %
AP Mollerd. n. d.d.n.d. -
MSC2.400d.n.d. -
P&O Nedlloyd3.040 3.1834,7
Evergreen4.1403.900 -5,8
Hanjin/Senator2.972 3.0000,9
Coscond.n.d.3.000 -
APL2.7322.813 3
CMA CGM1.6501.894 14,8
MOL1.4001.600 14,3
CP Ships1.8001.842 2,3
NYK1.5501.600 3,2
K Line1.6001.700 6,25
OOCL1.8032.002 11,03
Zim1.3551.300 -4,1
CSCLd.n.d.1.740 -
Hapag-Lloyd1.6001.792 12
Hyundai1.6831.800 6,9
Yang Ming1.4851.530 3,7
PILd.n.d.d.n.d. -
CSAV1.2001.400 16,7
Note: Tutti i dati sono espressi in migliaia di TEU; d. n. d. = dati non disponibili
Fonte: ci-online

E la ricompensa per tali sforzi al momento non sembrerebbe così allettante, se bisogna basarsi sui recenti risultati finanziari annunciati da parecchi operatori di punta. La Maersk Sealand, la PONL e la APL sono tra coloro di cui si sa che attualmente sono in perdita, e diversi altri sembrano destinati ad imitarli.

E proprio qui sta il problema. I caricatori affermano di voler lavorare con meno vettori, richiedendo quelli in grado di fornire una gamma più ampia di servizi. Peraltro, come ha dimostrato Martin Stopford in occasione della conferenza di Containerisation International all'inizio dell'anno, le navi post-panamax presentano minori economie di scala. Ciononostante, l'emersione della MSC quale secondo vettore marittimo a livello mondiale nel 2002 suggerisce come almeno una compagnia di navigazione sia stata in grado di sviluppare una formula segreta di successo nell'arena globale di linea, anche se nulla si è potuto sapere circa la capacità di realizzare profitti.
(da: Containerisation International, novembre 2002)


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Hong Kong
US forces struck the VLCC Belma sailing towards Iran's Kharg Island.
Tampa
It is operated by the Emirati Max Maritime Solutions which is subject to US sanctions
In May, freight traffic in the port of Genoa was stable, while in Savona-Vado it decreased
Genoa
In the first five months of 2026, containers amounted to 1,199,914 TEUs (-2.8%), of which 999,228 (-1.4%) and 200,686 (-9.2%) were handled by the two ports respectively.
Turkey's GIH acquires Royal Caribbean's stakes in Kusadasi and Lisbon cruise terminals
Istanbul
Shareholdings rose to 99.99% and 60% respectively
In the first half of the year, Russian ports handled 451.5 million tons of cargo (+5.8%)
St. Petersburg
Record traffic in the second quarter
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Trump backtracks on 20% tax on ships passing through Hormuz under US protection
Washington/Southampton/Rotterdam
Meanwhile, another tanker, the "Stolt Magnesium", was hit by a missile near Oman
European shipowners call for permanent derogations from the EU maritime ETS after 2030
Brussels
Exemptions for connections with islands and outermost regions, for polar class vessels, for transnational public service obligations and for search and rescue activities
The rail sector is calling for recognition of its contribution to decarbonisation in the EU ETS review.
Brussels
Two VLCCs operated by the UAE's ADNOC were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.
Abu Dhabi/Tampa
US Central Command announces reinstatement of blockade on maritime traffic in and out of Iranian ports
Trump announces a tax on goods passing through the Strait of Hormuz protected by the US
Washington/Portsmouth
Expected to be equal to 20% of the value of the transported loads
Six-monthly vessel traffic in the Straits of Malacca and Singapore increased by +3.7%
Port Klang
In the second quarter of this year alone, a decrease of -0.5% was recorded
In May, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +15.0%
Cairo
In the first five months of 2026, 5,696 ships passed through the port (+12.7%)
OOCL records sharp increase in containers carried by its fleet
Hong Kong
In the April-June quarter, revenues generated by this activity grew by +19.8%
Strait of Hormuz, a container ship was attacked near the coast of Oman
Muscat/Portsmouth/New Delhi/Tampa
Fire on board. One crew member missing. 23 other sailors rescued.
At the port of Marseille-Fos, general cargo traffic is increasing while bulk cargo is decreasing.
Marseille
In the first half of 2026, cruise passengers increased by +5%
The Swedish government is calling for the EU maritime ETS to be extended to more vessels.
Stockholm
Stockholm stresses the need for the ETS to remain a pillar of EU climate policy
Assiterminal will bring the issues of concession fees, investments and intermodality to the attention of politicians.
Genoa
Proposal to grant a concession fee discount to terminals that increase rail traffic
Pirate attacks on ships continue to decline
London
In the first half of this year, 38 accidents occurred compared to 90 in the first six months of 2025.
There are still six thousand sailors trapped in the Strait of Hormuz region
London
Dominguez (IMO): I remain confident that the evacuation plan can be resumed
A study highlights the significant costs and counterproductive effects of the application of the EU ETS to maritime connections with western Sicily
Palermo
For the Naples-Palermo and Genoa-Palermo routes the annual cost varies between 2.9 million and 19.9 million euros.
Fincantieri to build third ultra-luxury cruise ship for Four Seasons Yachts
Trieste
The unit will be built in the Ancona plant and will be delivered in 2031
Fermerci urges the search for resources to support rail freight transport.
Rome
Paper: from the remodulation of the PNRR we expect that resources will finally be allocated to compensate for the damages that operators are suffering
Another tanker hit by a drone in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The device caused limited structural damage
New attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit by a shell which started a fire
Evergreen founder's son investigated for insider trading
Taipei
He was released on bail today
ECSA: Shipping receives a cut of its EU maritime ETS payments.
Brussels
Italy, ranked third in Europe, earns €669-787 million. Only France and Estonia allocate a specific portion of this revenue to the maritime sector.
Fincantieri acquires Next Geosolutions, WSense, Graal Tech, and Defcomm to develop the underwater segment
Trieste
The first phase of operations involves an outlay of approximately 600 million euros
A new attack on a ship in the Red Sea raises alarm over a possible resumption of Houthi actions.
Portsmouth
The accident occurred 30 nautical miles southwest of the port of Hodeidah
The Regional Administrative Court (TAR) has accepted the appeal for the annulment of the environmental impact assessment decree for the Fiumicino tourist and cruise port.
Rome
The project - explains the ruling - although speaking of a "prevalent" recreational function, actually foresees a very significant cruise component.
Transport & Environment calls for the introduction of national cruise taxes and further EU measures to mitigate their impact
Brussels
Assiterminal's proposals for amending the Ports Bill focus on port work
Genoa
According to the association, the distinction between port operations and services must be overcome
Assologistica and Assoporti also request changes to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Rome
Both associations highlight the central role of the Port System Authorities
Peruvian judiciary rules that COSCO's private port of Chancay must be subject to public oversight
File
The corrections proposed by Confitarma, ANCI, the Port Authorities and the Italian Competition Authority (AGCM) to the port governance reform
Rome
AP Møller Holding to acquire Norwegian ship leasing company Ocean Yield
Copenhagen/London/Oslo
Holds interests in a fleet of more than 70 cargo vessels
CMA CGM to Invest $1.4 Billion to Buy FedEx Supply Chain
Memphis/Marseille
The American company has nearly 10,000 employees
Brittany Ferries announces plan to scale back operations
Roscoff
The company reports that the difficulties caused by the Covid pandemic and unfair competition have been compounded by the effects of the EU ETS.
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
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
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
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Arrival ports by:
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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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