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NOTE DI SINTESI DEL GRUPPO DI LAVORO SUL
«LIBRO BIANCO SULLE INFRASTRUTTURE»
"Fair Payment for Infrastructure Use: A phased approach to a common transport
infrastructure charging framework in EU"


Summary

  1. Il Gruppo di Lavoro sul "Libro Bianco" delle infrastrutture è stato costituito con gli obiettivi di definire una posizione e commenti comuni, dal punto di vista operativo, tra una serie di soggetti che hanno interessi diversi e permettere ai membri AMRIE di proporre un documento di sintesi agli organismi di rappresentanza "settoriale";
  2. il Libro Bianco costituisce il più recente tra i pronunciamenti della Commissione Europea (rispetto ai quali sarebbe opportuno valutarne il grado di coerenza) sul tema della fissazione delle tariffe per l'utilizzo delle infrastrutture e presenta un rilevante valore strategico per l'ampiezza e la complessità del tema trattato;
  3. il principio "chi usa paga", garantito dall'applicazione della tariffa al costo marginale sociale (Cmgs) se, a livello complessivo, aumenta l'efficienza nell'utilizzo delle infrastrutture, deve essere considerato con più attenzione rispetto alle differenze tra i singoli modi di trasporto, tra le singole aree geo-economiche e politiche, con l'obiettivo di evitare situazioni distorsive della concorrenza;
  4. occorre considerare con maggiore attenzione le implicazioni politiche che scaturiscono dalla fissazione di principi che, considerati nella loro generalità, investono un contesto europeo caratterizzato da forti squilibri e differenze organizzative, istituzionali, gestionali che non possono essere ignorate;
  5. si auspica, come conseguenza del punto 4, la fissazione di regole di "trasparenza" nella costruzione e nella contabilizzazione della tariffa;
  6. una delle componenti del Cmgs, rappresentata dai costi di congestione, andrebbe attentamente valutata in quanto cruciale nel recupero dei costi (anche fissi) associati all'opera: il maggiore o minore utilizzo, infatti, dipende da fattori anche esogeni alla volontà del soggetto investitore (fattori "ambientali", politici, geomorfologici);
  7. tra le questioni aperte particolare attenzione merita il caso della separazione tra soggetto investitore e soggetto gestore nella ripartizione e computo della tariffa;
  8. l'effetto delle economie di scala e dell'indivisibilità dei fattori che le determinano di per se non sembra generare una situazione di equilibrio (modalità in surplus e altre in deficit) che non sia anche distorsiva della concorrenza.

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1. Introduzione

Il Gruppo di Lavoro sul "Libro Bianco" sulle infrastrutture è stato costituito con gli obiettivi di:

  • definire una posizione e commenti comuni, dal punto di vista operativo, tra una serie di soggetti che hanno interessi diversi e permettere ai membri AMRIE di proporre un documento di sintesi agli organismi di rappresentanza "settoriale";
  • fare un lavoro propedeutico rispetto ad un'azione di divulgazione che AMRIE potrebbe svolgere nei confronti di una molteplicità di soggetti che, a vario titolo, sono coinvolti nella futura applicazione dei principi fissati nel documento della Commissione (Istituzioni, Enti pubblici e privati, imprese, utilizzatori finali, ecc.).

Il Libro Bianco infatti, pur non producendo gli effetti di un dettato normativo, costituisce un momento preliminare rispetto alla definizione di una politica comunitaria che potrebbe determinare forti ripercussioni sulle politiche di investimento pubblico e privato nelle infrastrutture, all'interno dei singoli stati membri.


2. Aspetti generali

Il Libro Bianco costituisce il più recente pronunciamento della Commissione Europea sul tema della fissazione delle tariffe per l'utilizzo delle infrastrutture. Nonostante la sinteticità che caratterizza il Libro Bianco, rispetto ad un argomento che è molto vasto sotto il profilo teorico e che considera "orizzontalmente" il sistema del trasporto, esso rappresenta un approfondimento di questioni che, seppure da punti di vista diversi, sono già state affrontate nei seguenti documenti comunitari:

  • "The future development of the common transport policy - A global approach to the construction of a Community framework for sustainable mobility" - COM (92) 494 def.;
  • "Towards fair and efficient pricing in transport - Policy options for internalising the external costs of transport in the European Union" il cui contenuto affronta le questioni legate alle esternalità negative derivanti dalle realizzazioni infrastrutturali (costi della congestione, degli incidenti, dell'inquinamento ambientale e del rumore) - COM (95) 691 def.;
  • "Green paper on ports and maritime infrastructure" nel quale l'argomento della tariffazione e dei relativi criteri trova una maggiore sistematizzazione per il settore portuale - COM (97) 678 def..

I documenti sopra citati hanno in comune la discussione sul tema delle infrastrutture, in parte per la rilevanza che esse assumono nel "governo" degli scambi economici e dell'attività dei singoli paesi membri, ma soprattutto per il preponderante intervento del soggetto pubblico in fase di realizzazione e di finanziamento.

Gli effetti dell'eventuale applicazione dei principi fissati nel Libro Bianco, nei documenti precedenti e negli altri strumenti della Commissione Europea, devono essere valutati sulla base del grado di coerenza esistente tra gli stessi, sia sotto il profilo tecnico-economico, sia sotto quello politico. Questa duplice valenza risulta essenziale nel momento in cui, pur nelle tappe (paragrafo 4 pag. 13) previste dal documento (tre fasi dal 1998 al 2004), ciascuno Stato membro dovrà definire i vincoli e le opportunità dei criteri decisi dalla Commissione, che, se uniformemente validi ed accettabili dal punto di vista teorico, produrranno conseguenze diverse all'interno dei singoli contesti politici (a livelli di Stati così come di macro regioni economiche).

Il documento presenta un rilevante valore strategico nel medio-lungo termine e, partendo dal presupposto che l'UE viene considerata come un unico "spazio" (transport system as a whole - paragrafo 3.4 (d) pg.6), la Commissione affronta alcuni punti chiave che possono sinteticamente essere riassunti come segue:

  • la valorizzazione del concetto di costo marginale sociale (Cmgs) come base per la tariffazione (pag. 8 e 9 - riquadri), pur nella considerazione delle specificità politiche, organizzative, economiche e sociali che caratterizzano gli stati membri e che possono implicare tempi e modalità di applicazione parzialmente diverse;
  • la necessità di fissare criteri omogenei per gli stati membri in modo tale che non risultino o permangano situazioni distorsive della concorrenza e che si producano benefici nei confronti della collettività;
  • l'introduzione del principio "chi usa paga" (paragrafo 3.4 (a) pg. 8) che dovrebbe portare ad un utilizzo più efficiente delle infrastrutture (vale solo per le realizzazioni future e non per quelle già cedute in concessione) nonché ad un lento passaggio verso modalità a minore impatto "sociale";
  • la questione aperta dei metodi di finanziamento dell'infrastruttura - di cui il Libro Bianco non si occupa - e la precisazione sul tema dei principi della libera concorrenza (no agli aiuti di stato) (paragrafo 3.12 pag. 10).

In generale, anche s richiamato più volte nel testo, è importante sottolineare che la configurazione e l'organizzazione del trasporto nei singoli paesi deve essere colta nelle sue specificità in modo da non generare delle penalizzazioni rispetto ai diversi modi di trasporto e per alcune aree. A questo proposito, dal momento che il generale principio del prezzo fissato al Cmgs sembra poter garantire la copertura dei costi generati dell'intero sistema, resta il problema che, all'interno di esso, alcuni modi di trasporto generano un surplus di entrate mentre altri risultano in deficit proponendo situazioni distorsive della concorrenza (Allegato III). La determinazione delle tariffe e l'effettiva applicabilità delle stesse dipenderà poi dalla precisa determinazione delle singole componenti per ciascun modo di trasporto.

Da quanto detto emerge con sufficiente chiarezza che i dibattiti aperti dal Libro Bianco possono assumere una duplice natura: da un lato è necessario approfondire gli aspetti tecnici legati alla formazione delle tariffe per le infrastrutture rispetto alle singole modalità di trasporto, con l'obiettivo di precisare i "vincoli" e le disomogeneità di applicazione; dall'altro occorre considerare con maggiore attenzione le implicazioni politiche che scaturiscono dalla fissazione di principi che, considerati nella loro generalità, investono un contesto europeo caratterizzato da forti squilibri e differenze organizzative, istituzionali, gestionali che non possono essere ignorate.

Considerando che i temi affrontati dal Libro Bianco, nelle loro implicazioni sui singoli settori del trasporto, sono molteplici e in alcuni casi complessi sotto il profilo teorico, la scelta del Gruppo di Lavoro è stata quella di porre l'attenzione su alcune questioni di carattere tecnico che, tuttavia, presentano una valenza teorica più generale.


3. Questioni aperte

I punti che, a giudizio del Gruppo di Lavoro, presentano le maggiori criticità sono di seguito elencati.

  • Il Costo Marginale Sociale e i costi di congestione

    La tariffazione al Cmgs permette il recupero dei costi delle esternalità negative (inquinamento, congestione, incidenti, ecc.) causate dall'infrastrutture e, innalzando il costo marginale attraverso la componente della congestione, determina, anche se non in tutti i casi, la copertura dei costi fissi di realizzazione dell'opera.
    Una delle spiegazioni del fatto che l'applicazione del principio non riuscirebbe sempre a soddisfare l'obiettivo dell'utilizzo efficiente dell'infrastruttura discende, ad esempio, dal peso attribuito ai suddetti costi di congestione che, aumentando con l'uso degli utenti (quando la rete si avvicina alla saturazione), sarebbero la sola componente atta a coprire anche i costi fissi.
    I criteri di calcolo dei costi in esame diventano cruciali, non solo all'interno del singolo segmento del trasporto, che può essere più o meno condizionato, nel suo sviluppo, da vincoli geo-morfologici o ambientali, ma anche tra i diversi modi che sono interessati in misura differente dal fenomeno della congestione (si pensi al confronto tra strada e mare o tra ferrovia e terminali).
    In realtà le "voci" del costo marginale sociale (correlate ai costi variabili associati alla costruzione dell'infrastruttura) comprendono, oltre ai definiti costi operativi (energia, lavoro, ecc.) e di manutenzione, i costi ambientali e quelli relativi agli incidenti. Anche in questo caso, così come per il fenomeno della congestione che, in effetti, risulta essere più legato alla scala e alla capacità della "rete", si presenta il problema di strutturare dei criteri che rendano l'applicazione del principio il più possibile omogeneo e non distorsivo della concorrenza.
    L'obiettivo di efficienza del sistema nel suo complesso sarebbe poi garantito da effetti distributivi che, tuttavia, non sempre si realizzano, soprattutto quando la domanda di trasporto presenta una scarsa elasticità al prezzo (si consideri il classico esempio del pendolare che, a fronte della crescita del prezzo non riduce l'uso del servizio, indipendentemente dal livello di reddito).
    L'altro principio secondo il quale il criterio del Cmgs si applicherebbe solo alle nuove realizzazioni (paragrafo 3.2 pg. 6) non risolve i problemi di cui sopra perché, anche se agevola la decisione "più efficiente", l'opera infrastrutturale può doversi inserire in un contesto di "rete" preesistente che ne vincola le caratteristiche, la realizzabilità e le condizioni di utilizzo.
    In conclusione il Cmgs può comportare delle implicazioni non del tutto omogenee, in relazione al fatto che la qualificazione e quantificazione di tale criterio deriva da "culture" che differiscono; ciò vale, in particolare, anche nella fase dell'analisi costi-benefici che variano rispetto alle sensibilità politiche presenti nei vari paesi.

  • Separazione tra soggetto investitore e soggetto gestore

    Rispetto all'applicazione del principio del Cmgs si presenta ancora il problema della coincidenza o meno tra il soggetto investitore (proprietario) dell'opera e quello gestore (quando non coincide con l'utilizzatore finale).
    Il caso ipotizzato (già in essere nel settore portuale) può essere schematizzato come segue:


    Come si evince dallo schema, posto che sarebbe necessario fissare a priori comuni regole di "trasparenza", compito questo estremamente gravoso a motivo delle differenze politiche, istituzionali e organizzative che si registrano nei diversi paesi membri, occorre determinare la "composizione" delle tariffe indicate.
    Nel caso della tariffa 1 (pagata dal gestore all'investitore/realizzatore) essa dovrebbe ripagare l'investimento (al costo medio dell'opera).
    La tariffa 2 è quella pagata dall'utente finale al concessionario per il servizio reso.
    I dubbi che sorgono dall'esame di questa situazione sono:
    • la possibilità di separare (anche solo dal punto di vista contabile) l'onere per la realizzazione dell'infrastruttura dalla componente relativa alla prestazione di eventuali servizi resi dal gestore e dalla componente dei costi sociali da rimborsare "alla collettività" attraverso il soggetto pubblico;
    • la "partecipazione" del cliente finale al pagamento dei costi sociali (eventualmente scaricati sulla tariffa 2).
    La trasparenza sopra accennata dovrebbe evitare una doppia contabilizzazione dei costi ed un'equa ripartizione degli stessi sui diversi soggetti coinvolti nel progetto (realizzatore, gestore, utilizzatore).
    Un'altra questione su cui riflettere potrebbe essere quella relativa all'orizzonte temporale (su cui si determinano l'ammortamento, la concessione, ecc.) sul quale basarsi per fissare il "ritorno" dell'esborso finanziario necessario alla costruzione dell'opera, tenendo anche in considerazione il fatto che, nel caso dei beni demaniali, essi ritornano di proprietà del soggetto pubblico alla scadenza (al valore "commerciale"). Il criterio del Cmgs di breve periodo, se considerato nel lungo periodo, dà concretezza al problema appena accennato e meriterebbe di essere attentamente valutato.


  • Economie di scala e indivisibilità

    Il problema delle economie di scala legate alle infrastrutture e, in particolare, dell'indivisibilità dei fattori che le determinano (la capacità produttiva non può essere incrementata per gradi in corrispondenza alla crescita dei traffici) implica due effetti:
    • 1. la scala riduce i costi medi per unità prodotta (quando l'opera è sfruttata in modo efficiente);
    • 1.b se l'indivisibilità di scala è legata a flussi di utilizzo che non saturano la capacità (Cmg al di sotto dei Cme) allora esiste la possibilità che l'applicazione del criterio del Cmgs non permetta il recupero di tutti i costi.
    Dalla simultanea considerazione dei due punti emergono questioni da chiarire relativamente ai singoli modi di trasporto e alle specificità delle aree in cui le opere devono essere realizzate.
    Occorre considerare che, quando ci si riferisce alle economie di scala, non si intendono solo quelle tecnologiche ma anche, e soprattutto, quelle legate al processo decisionale e burocratico che precede il momento realizzativo. La lunghezza dei tempi di tale processo e i "costi" diretti e indiretti ad esso associati rendono indispensabile lo sfruttamento di economie di "gestione" destinate a ripartire tali costi su opere di più ampio respiro (reti invece di singole realizzazioni).
    In aggiunta, nell'Allegato 3 del Libro Bianco si configura un'ulteriore situazione nella quale, laddove le economie di scala non possano essere sfruttate o l'area (rete) interessata si caratterizzi per limiti "fisici" o "di tratta" (zone densamente popolate o bassi livelli teorici di capacità), l'applicazione del criterio dei Cmgs porterebbe alla conseguenza opposta di un recupero più che proporzionale di tutti i costi dell'opera.

  • Il Libro Bianco, l'area mediterranea e le regioni periferiche

    In conclusione, il Gruppo di Lavoro, che esprime il punto di vista dei soci di AMRIE, ritiene opportuna una riflessione sul tema dell'impatto che produrrà l'applicazione del principio (Cmgs) sui sistemi e sulle reti di trasporto dei Paesi dell'area gravitante sul Mediterraneo.
    La questione andrebbe analizzata sulla base di due distinte prospettive:
    • - le specificità dei paesi mediterranei facenti parte della Comunità;
    • - i progetti infrastrutturali in corso di realizzazione o da realizzare nel futuro nei paesi terzi del Mediterraneo.
    In entrambi i casi l'auspicio è quello di un approccio orientato alla progettazione di una "rete" quanto più possibile coordinata ed efficiente (sia terrestre, sia marittimo-portuale) il cui eventuale maggior costo, secondo l'applicazione del principio "chi usa paga", si scaricherebbe sull'utente finale.
    Il diverso grado di sviluppo che caratterizza le aree considerate, dovrebbe essere attentamente valutato nel rispetto del principio di coesione. In particolare, l'equilibrio globale del sistema implicherebbe una ridistribuzione degli oneri in ragione della minore o maggiore utilizzazione dell'infrastruttura il che mette in dubbio l'effettiva praticabilità del principio con riferimento ai paesi terzi o a quelli dell'Unione Europea che si caratterizzano per una maggiore criticità (limiti fisici o geo-morfologici).
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The Sardinian Port Authority relies on the Financial Times' AI-based consultancy to understand which strategies, projects, and infrastructures to implement.
Cagliari
Direct award of an estimated value of 140,000 euros
The disposal of sediment from dredging in the port of La Spezia at the new breakwater in Genoa has been approved.
La Spezia
Approval has been granted for the transfer of 282,000 cubic meters to be carried out during 2026.
In November, ship traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.0%
Cairo
In the first eleven months of 2025, 11,620 ships passed through (-4.8%)
ABB to build shore power systems at three container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam
Rotterdam/Zurich
They will be able to recharge up to 32 container ships simultaneously
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Cargo traffic in Chinese seaports grew by 5.8% last month.
Beijing
Foreign cargoes increased by 8.2%. Containers increased by 8.9%.
Freewheeling, the increase in highway tolls certifies the failure of the government and Minister Salvini's road haulage policies.
Modena
Franchini: First excise duties, now tolls; a double blow that directly affects small businesses.
Trasportounito attributes responsibility for the increases in motorway tolls to the Constitutional Court and the ART
Genoa/Rome
Casu and Simiani (PD): But is it the judges' fault if Salvini can't be a minister?
Xtera Topco will be acquired by a joint venture owned by Prysmian (80%) and Fincantieri (20%)
Milan/Trieste
The transaction involves an enterprise value of $65 million
China launches drill to test cutting Taiwan's maritime links
Beijing
Maneuvers near the main port areas
In October, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado decreased by -1.8%
Genoa
In the first ten months of 2025, 52.9 million tonnes were handled (-1.0%)
On January 1st, the presidency of the UIRR will be assumed by Jürgen Albersmann
Brussels
He is vice president and CEO of Contargo
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
A Maersk Line ship has returned to transit the Suez Canal
Ismailia
Rabie: Normal traffic levels will be reached in the region in the second half of 2026
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hanseatic Global Terminals acquires 50% stake in company developing new Brazilian port of Imetame
Hamburg
A container terminal will be built and will become operational in mid-2028
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Civitavecchia decreased by -3.0%
Civitavecchia
Bulk cargo decreased and rolling cargo increased. Volumes increased at the ports of Fiumicino and Gaeta.
ZIM's board of directors rejects a second offer to buy the company presented by Glickman and Ungar
Haifa
The board of directors is evaluating other proposals
The government has approved the draft bill on port governance.
Rome
At the heart of the new structure is the creation of Porti d'Italia Spa
FMC raises possibility of closing US ports to Spanish ships
Washington
The American agency announces the continuation of the investigation into the US ships that Madrid has denied access to its ports.
Global Ports Holding and Ocean Platform Marinas to build new cruise terminal at the Port of Seville
Seville/London
The concession contract will have a duration of 25 years
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Africa Global Logistics to design and build three docks at Tanzania's new Bagamoyo port
Dar es Salaam
The MSC Group company has signed an agreement with the Tanzania Ports Authority
Confitarma: The Revenue Agency's position risks having serious repercussions on Italian seafarers' employment.
Rome
The consolidated application criteria adopted up to now have been called into question - the Confederation denounced
Bucchioni appointed pro tempore president of the Association of Freight Forwarders of the Port of La Spezia
La Spezia
The tender for the development of the shipbuilding hub in the port of Ancona has begun.
Ancona
The AdSP Management Committee has approved the call for tenders
ONE's quarterly financial performance declines further
Singapore
The volume of containerized cargo transported by the fleet remains stable
Laura DiBella's nomination for FMC presidency has been signed.
Washington
His term will expire on June 30, 2028.
Port of Singapore saw record bunker deliveries in 2025
Singapore
PSA-MOL joint venture to manage a new ro-ro terminal
The port of Taranto was visited by a delegation from the Japanese FLOWRA
Taranto
The association brings together 21 of the main Japanese energy players
ABB's new orders in a quarter exceed $10 billion for the first time.
Zurich
Growing demand in the maritime, port and railway sectors
In the United States, MSC was fined a total of $22.67 million
Washington
The Federal Maritime Commission has released the results of an investigation
CSC Vespucci and Livorno Reefer will form a single platform dedicated to fruit and vegetable and exotic products in the port of Livorno
Signal Ocean has acquired AXSMarine
Paris/London
The company offers web platforms to support the ship charter sector
Stena RoRo has placed an order for two ro-ro vessels in China with options for four more.
Gothenburg
They were designed in cooperation with the Italian Naos
Shanghai Zhonggu Logistics Co. to Order Four New 6,000-TEU Containerships
Shanghai
The order will include options for two additional vessels
UPS revenues decreased by 2.6% in 2025
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -3.2% was recorded
ICS has published its periodic analysis of flag state performance
London
Michail Stahlhut will step down as CEO of Hupac in May
Noise
Bertschi: Under his leadership, the company's position as a leading provider of combined road/rail transport in Europe has been strengthened.
Members of the Ravenna Marine Resource Partnership Body have been appointed.
Ravenna
It will meet for the first time on February 4th and will remain in office for four years
Messina (Assarmatori): MIT's decree on cold ironing is a good thing.
Rome
This is a fundamental step - he underlined - to ensure that the electrification of the platforms is actually usable.
Contship has joined the Digital Container Shipping Association's DCSA+ program.
Melzo
Among the goals, improving the efficiency of terminal operations, the accuracy of planning and collaboration with shipping companies.
The Argentine Port Workers' Federation threatens a strike at national ports.
The Silver
Action in support of workers at the port of Concepción del Uruguay
In 2025, freight traffic in the port of Taranto grew by +0.8%
Taranto
In the last quarter alone, a decrease of -22.6% was recorded
Last year, container traffic in the port of Valencia grew by +3.4%
Valencia
5,662,661 TEUs were handled
Fincantieri wins Italian Navy contract to enhance naval vessels' cyber resilience
New facility in Charleston for the production and testing of marine power and propulsion systems
Arlington
It was inaugurated by Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of the Italian Leonardo
Project to strengthen maritime and port cybersecurity
Brest/Brussels/Rome
The partners are France Cyber Maritime, FEPORT and the Federation of the Sea
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles fell by 10.6% in the last quarter of 2025.
Los Angeles
A decrease of -0.6% was recorded for the whole year
In the first six months of operation InnoWay Trieste produced 170 railway wagons
Trieste
The construction of 600 units is planned in Bagnoli della Rosandra in 2026
Ferretti rejects KKCG Maritime's partial and conditional voluntary takeover bid.
Milan
Strong confidence in the company's long-term strategy reaffirmed
Haropa Port sets new container traffic record
Le Havre
Last year, overall freight traffic increased by +2%
Decio Lucano, the dean of shipping journalists, has passed away.
Genoa
His paper adventures are countless, including "Vita e Mare" and "TMM", but also digital with "DL News"
Marsa Maroc orders 106 electric terminal tractors from Terberg
Benschop
They will be employed in the port of Nador West Med
A single binding offer from Dubai for the purchase of the Venice Ro-Port Mos
Venice
The company manages the terminal for the motorways of the sea and cruises in Fusina
Contargo acquires 50% of Cargo-Center-Graz Logistik
Mannheim
The German company extends its intermodal network to the Adriatic ports of Koper and Rijeka.
The Port of Long Beach handled record container traffic in 2025
Long Beach
In the last quarter, a decrease of -8.8% was recorded
HMM to introduce AI-based autonomous navigation solutions on 40 vessels
Seoul
Contract with Avikus and agreement with KSOE
Two new rail connections to Germany from the Padua Interport
Padua
They are operated by InRail and LTE Italia
Intersea has become the general agent in Italy for the Portuguese GS Lines
Genoa
The shipping company is part of Grupo Sousa
MSC and Qatari company Maha to develop and manage the Libyan port of Misurata
Paris/Misurata
An investment of 1.5 billion dollars is expected
F2i has been awarded the concession for the Lavagna tourist port
Milan
The concession contract will have a duration of 50 years
Eni launches the hull of the Coral North FLNG
Geoje/San Donato Milanese
It will be used offshore Cabo Delgado, north of Mozambique.
Laghezza has acquired a logistics warehouse in Sarzana
La Spezia
The aim is to establish a local hub for local production activities.
The Red Sea Container Terminal at the Egyptian port of Sokhna has been inaugurated.
Sokhna
It is operated by a joint venture of Hutchison Ports, COSCO and CMA Terminals
The GNV Altair ferry has joined the GNV fleet
Genoa
It has a capacity of 2,700 passengers and 915 linear metres of rolling stock.
Maersk confirms resumption of MECL transits through the Suez Canal
Copenhagen
The line connects India and the Middle East with the US East Coast
Ignazio Messina & C. has acquired full control of Thermocar
Genoa
The Genoese company operates in the temperature-controlled refrigerated container logistics sector.
Genco's board of directors rejected Diana Shipping's acquisition proposal.
New York/Athens
The American company, however, leaves a glimmer of hope by admitting the validity of the merger
MSC will include the port of Trieste in the Dragon Italy-USA service
Geneva
The Julian port will be reached starting from the second half of February
De Wave Group has acquired French company DL Services.
Genoa
The company specializes in the design of industrial kitchens and the supply of technical components and spare parts on board
CMA CGM's TUX transatlantic service will call at the port of Salerno
Marseille
The line connects Turkey with the East Coast of the USA
New intermodal connections between Northern Italy and Belgium by GTS Rail and CargoBeamer
Bari/Leipzig
Activated on the Padua-Zeebrugge and Liège-Domodossola lines
Cruise traffic in the port of Piraeus increased by +9% last year
Piraeus
Approximately 1.85 million passengers moved
In 2025, cruise traffic in the port of Genoa grew by +6.5%
Genoa
Ferry passengers down 3.6%
Grimaldi took delivery of the PCTC Grande Manila
Naples
The vessel has a total capacity of 9,241 CEUs.
Expedition cruise ship Exploris One to be auctioned off
Nantes
It has a capacity of 144 passengers and 102 crew members.
SeaCube Container Leasing has acquired Martin Container.
Montvale
The company specializes in the refrigerated container segment
Pisano: The Simplified Logistics Zone has great strategic importance for the port of La Spezia.
La Spezia
RINA and HPC launch project to promote green ports in the Caspian region
Genoa
Five-year contract with the OSCE
Vard to build four Multi-Purpose Robotic Vessels for Ocean Infinity
Trieste
The contract has a total value of over 200 million euros
Hanseatic Global Terminals will become sole owner of Florida International Terminal
Rotterdam
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
The transportation sector enters a turning point with the adoption of artificial intelligence
Ulm
However, most companies are still in the early stages of this process.
Work completed to widen the access channel to the port of Livorno.
Livorno
The width between the two banks will be increased from 70 to 120 meters
Nexans sets a record for the depth of laying a high-voltage submarine cable on the Tyrrhenian Link
Paris
Installation at -2,150 meters
Funds for Spanish ports to adapt to the use of wind energy and other marine renewable energy sources
Madrid
Program with a total value of 212 million euros
CMD - Costruzioni Motori Diesel returns to wholly Italian ownership
Atella
Giorgio and Mariano Negri have acquired 67% of the capital held by the Chinese Loncin Motor Co.
Intesa Sanpaolo is financing the construction of three PCTCs for Grimaldi Euromed.
Milan
The new ships will be delivered later this year
Medlog acquires Australian intermodal operations of Seaway
Fremantle
The transaction will be completed within the first quarter of this year.
MIT has updated cybersecurity measures for national ships, ports and port facilities
Rome
A circular has been published which, among other things, introduces staff training
V.Group has bought the Danish company Njord
London
The company offers the shipping industry solutions for energy efficiency and decarbonisation
Fire aboard the Majestic ferry in the Port of Genoa
Genoa
The flames were extinguished by the intervention of the on-board fire brigade and did not cause any injuries.
COSCO to acquire control of German logistics company Zippel
Hamburg
Agreement to acquire 80% of its capital
Colombo Port Sets New Annual Container Traffic Record
Columbus
Sri Lanka Ports Authority signs agreement with French shipping group CMA CGM
Viasat to exit British company Navarino's capital
London
ICG to support the Tsikopoulos brothers in reinvesting in the company
The Palau government ensures the full operation of the Naval Registry
Koror
Moses (BMT): Services continue to be provided in accordance with international procedures and standards
In the first nine months of 2025, freight transported on the Austrian rail network increased by +1.4%
Vienna
Growth of +4.9% was recorded in the third quarter alone
Saipem wins $425 million offshore contract to develop the Sakarya gas field.
The decree for the distribution of PNRR resources to interports has been signed.
Rome
The disbursement of 1.9 million euros is expected
Messina, a Genoese company, launches a new service to Algeria.
Genoa
The rotation touches the ports of Fos, Genoa, Barcelona, Algiers, Fos
FS Logistix is the first company in Europe to certify its carbon footprint for freight transport.
Rome
The FS group company has obtained ISO 14067 certification
WASS (Fincantieri Group) wins torpedo supply contract for Indian Navy
Trieste
Contract with a total value of over 200 million euros
FHP Intermodal will become operational on January 1st
Milan
FHP Group completes the integration process between its subsidiaries CFI Intermodal and Lotras
The Coral Adventurer cruise ship ran aground in Papua New Guinea.
Port Moresby
No harm to people on board
d'Amico International Shipping orders two new MR1 product tankers from Guangzhou Shipyard International.
Port of Gioia Tauro: Anchorage fee reduction approved again
Gioia Tauro
A total sum of 1.5 million euros has been allocated
The Council of State has confirmed the legitimacy of the tender for the new Ravano Pier in La Spezia.
Rome/La Spezia
The TAR ruling for Liguria has been confirmed.
Hupac will launch a new shuttle train service between Duisburg and Novara.
Noise
Schedule six rotations per week
Ferry docking slots for Piombino and Elba Island in 2026 have been assigned.
Livorno
Project financing process for the first hydrogen production plant in the port of La Spezia
La Spezia
Project to provide "mobile" supplies to vehicles such as locomotives and boats
The new hydrofoil terminal at the port of Messina will be named after a victim of femicide.
Messina
The initiative to remember Omayma Benghaloum
Three new e-RTG yard cranes have arrived at the PSA Venice-Vecon terminal
Venice
Investment of 8.5 million euros
Fincantieri delivers second multipurpose combat ship to the Indonesian Navy
Trieste
Ceremony at the Muggiano shipyard
In June the Grendi group will equip itself with a fifth ro-ro vessel
Genoa
It will have a load capacity of 3,000 linear meters
The employment contract renewal for transport and logistics company managers has been signed.
Rome
Signed today by Manageritalia and Confetra
Brussels has approved the loan to rescue the rail freight company Lineas.
Brussels
Sixty-one million euros granted by the Belgian government
Green Mobility Partners and KKR Partner to Create European Rail Leasing Platform
Frankfurt
American company invests in GMP
Saipem wins offshore EPCI contract in Qatar
Milan
The contract is worth approximately $3.1 billion.
Wärtsilä sells its Gas Solutions division to German private equity firm Mutares.
Helsinki/Munich
Bank of China finances purchase of Grimaldi Euromed's Grande Melbourne
Amount of 57 million euros
GeneSYS Informatica (Fratelli Cosulich) has acquired 51% of the capital of Navimeteo
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
A conference on congestion in the North West logistics system will be held in Genoa on January 19th.
Genoa
It will be held at the Transparency Hall of the Liguria Region
Spediporto's conference "Take opportunities navigating trade tensions" will be held in Genoa on December 1st and 2nd.
Genoa
It will be held at the Conference Hall of Banca Bper
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Bulgarian court rejects extradition of Russian owner of a ship linked to Beirut port blast
(ABCNEWS.com)
Three UAE Firms Eye Investment In Kenya's Port, Renewable Energy, And Shipping Projects
(Capital FM Kenya)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
KSOE wins $466 million order for four container ships
Lysaker/Seongnam
NYK and Ocean Yield Award Order for Four New LNG Carriers
ONE's Adriatic Service 1 will also make stops at the port of Ancona
Singapore
The line to Damietta has a weekly frequency
Consolidation work on the Riva quay at the port of Ortona has been completed.
Ancona
Thirteen million is the cost for the adaptation of the infrastructure
Vard has signed a cooperation agreement with the Norwegian research institute Norce
Ålesund
It concerns all fields of research and innovation in the naval sector
Energy transition, regulatory simplification, competitiveness of the maritime industry, and port governance are Confitarma's priorities.
Rome
Federlogistica reports the project cargo's inability to travel on Northwest highways.
Genoa
Falteri: We are facing a real systemic crisis.
ZIM shareholders reach agreement again
Haifa
Agreement reached on candidates for the renewal of the board of directors
Merger by incorporation of Degrosolutions into CLS
Milan
Castelli: We aim to strengthen our growth path in the Italian forklift market.
Approval has been given to measures to support the re-employment of workers at the Pippo Rebagliati Company in Savona-Vado.
Genoa
Administrative proceedings for cold ironing at the cruise terminal in the port of Savona have begun.
Assiterminal reports an assault on a worker at the Vado Gateway terminal.
Genoa
It is not tolerable - the association highlighted - that similar episodes occur
The Management Committee of the Central-Northern Adriatic Sea Port Authority has been established.
Ravenna
It is composed of Francesco Benevolo, Luca Coffari, Tomaso Triossi and Maurizio Tattoli
Stonepeak (Textainer) Completes Acquisition of Seaco
Hamilton
It was sold by China's Bohai Leasing Co.
In the second quarter of 2025, cargo traffic in Greek ports decreased by -3.9%.
Piraeus
Passengers increased by +0.9%
AD Ports involved in container traffic development at Shuaiba Port
Abu Dhabi
Agreement with the Kuwait Ports Authority
EU expands fight against Russian shadow fleet to include operators facilitating its deployment
Brussels
Five more people and four companies fined
In November, the port of Barcelona handled 296,000 containers (+1.0%)
Barcelona
Import and export containers are increasing; transit containers are decreasing.
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