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ASSEMBLEA DEI SOCI
Roma 16 giugno 1998
Relazione del Consiglio all'Assemblea dei Soci per l'anno 1997


CAPITOLO TERZO

Sommario
La navigazione europea e la politica marittima dell'Unione


Traffici e flotta dell'Unione Europea

L'Unione Europea si conferma nel 1997 come la principale protagonista dell'interscambio mondiale di merci.

Si valuta al 25% la percentuale del commercio mondiale che trova la sua destinazione o la sua origine negli Stati membri dell'Unione. In termini assoluti si tratta di oltre 1.650 milioni di tonnellate di merci importate e esportate.

Di questi scambi con le altre grandi aree economiche continentali, oltre il 70% (1.150 milioni di tonnellate) è effettuato via mare.

L'Italia si situa al primo posto in tale import-export marittimo dell'Unione Europea, con una quota che sfiora il 20%.

Nonostante le dimensioni del suo interscambio marittimo, da tempo la marineria europea risulta in crisi, con costi di gestione delle navi inadeguati a sostenere la competizione internazionale.

Il ricorso ai registri internazionali, o ad altre forme di internazionalizzazione della gestione delle navi, ha consentito di fronteggiare in parte la spinta verso la delocalizzazione delle attività armatoriali imposta dalla concorrenza.

Comunque la flotta controllata dall'Unione Europea risulta iscritta solo per poco più di un terzo nei Registri marittimi degli Stati Membri.


Importazioni dell'Unione europea per sistema di trasporto nel 1997
migliaia di tonnellate
Fonte Eurostat

TotaleMareTrenoStradaAriaIdroviaAltri
Ton.Ton.%Ton.%Ton.%Ton.%Ton.%Ton.%
Austria33.0539073%13.85142%5.16616%290,1%4.86415%8.23625%
Belgio-
Lussemburgo
60.59542.86871%190-9.37915%1770,3%4.9148%3.0665%
Danimarca31.18530.10197%117-8553%250,1%--860%
Finlandia35.95519.44554%10.65630%3.2729%17-81-2.4837%
Francia175.682142.37881%9491%6.5764%2990,2%838-24.64214%
Germania251.52770.22228%19.1468%30.57712%4930,2%20.4108%110.67944%
Grecia24.10819.63981%3161%1.2995%180,1%2.83512%
Irlanda11.63111.55499%--160%611%--
Italia222.180185.31383%5.7983%7.4163%1500,1%--23.50511%
Paesi Bassi119.988113.17294%3600%4.1863%44-1.7741%452-
Portogallo13.3452-30%30%3-2-13.331100%
Regno Unito129.527113.45188%10%30%6701%15.40312%
Spagna118.387113.85196%530%1.2331%110---3.1413%
Svezia37.03233.47290%6442%2.8568%56---40%
Totale1.264.195896.37871%52.0834%72.8376%2.152-32.8843%207.86216%



Esportazioni dell'Unione europea per sistema di trasporto nel 1997
migliaia di tonnellate
Fonte Eurostat

TotaleMareTrenoStradaAriaIdroviaAltri
Ton.Ton.%Ton.%Ton.%Ton.%Ton.%Ton.%
Austria10.5401.47814%3.53934%5.28850%430,4%1751,7%180,2%
Belgio-
Lussemburgo
24.72917.08169%1.4616%5.16221%940,4%9273,7%4-
Danimarca8.6556.77278%3854%1.18814%410,5%--2693,1%
Finlandia14.34311.40880%1.0908%1.72812%280,2%120,1%770,5%
Francia50.24933.49467%1.8714%10.42921%3480,7%1.3892,8%2.7185,4%
Germania71.57527.61639%7.43810%24.65334%7011%6.1828,6%4.9857%
Grecia14.57811.47979%5914%2.41017%860,6%--120,1%
Irlanda2.2272.15197%--271%492,2%----
Italia53.98541.82277%2.1124%9.28917%4540,8%3060,6%
Paesi Bassi33.44321.74265%2781%5.86518%14604%5.17115,5%2400,7%
Portogallo11.5292-2-3-3-30%11.51699,9%
Regno Unito45.18544.55799%54-1-5661,3%--70%
Spagna36.52132.14788%2151%2.8808%8752,4%--4031,1%
Svezia23.62516.34869%2.57011%4.57519%1130,5%316-,1%
Totale401.184268.09567%21.6075%73.50018%3.5470,9%13.8623,5%20.5735,1%



Orientamenti in materia di aiuti di Stato ai trasporti marittimi

Nel luglio del 1997 la Commissione Europea ha comunicato il documento programmatico "Orientamenti comunitari in materia di aiuti di Stato ai trasporti marittimi", che fissa le condizioni alle quali gli aiuti di Stato possono considerarsi compatibili con il mercato interno, sostituendo le linee guida adottate nel 1989. La revisione delle linee guida del 1989 si è resa necessaria a fronte del continuo declino della flotta immatricolata nella Comunità e della crescente divergenza tra le politiche nazionali adottate dai singoli Stati membri per ripristinare le condizioni di competitività.

Gli obiettivi dell'azione comunitaria rimangono immutati rispetto a quelli del 1989: la promozione di una flotta comunitaria competitiva e sicura, un livello di occupazione dei marittimi comunitari il più elevato possibile.

Cambiano tuttavia i criteri di ammissibilità dell'aiuto, che deve essere strettamente collegato ad azioni specifiche e non risponde più, in via astratta, ad un massimale commisurato alla differenza nel costo di esercizio di navi battenti bandiera portoghese e cipriota, che rappresentano rispettivamente la situazione comunitaria più economica e una bandiera di convenienza.

Secondo le nuove linee guida, il livello massimo di aiuto consentito corrisponde alla riduzione a zero delle imposte sul reddito dei marittimi, dei contributi di previdenza e assistenza sociale, dell'imposta sui redditi delle società per le attività di trasporto marittimo.

L'approccio comunitario mira ad assicurare che le distorsioni della concorrenza siano limitate al minimo:
- i regimi di aiuto non devono distorcere la concorrenza tra gli Stati membri ;
- l'aiuto deve sempre essere strettamente necessario per raggiungere l'obiettivo fissato;
- l'aiuto deve essere attribuito in modo trasparente;
- sarà tenuto conto dell'effetto cumulativo degli aiuti attribuiti dalle autorità nazionali (regionali, locali).

Questa politica dovrebbe :
- salvaguardare l'occupazione comunitaria (a bordo e a terra);
- preservare il know-how nella Comunità e sviluppare le competenze marittime;
- migliorare la sicurezza.

Visto che l'intendimento è di aumentare la competitività delle flotte comunitarie, gli aiuti di Stato si ritengono in linea di principio giustificati se riferiti, anche se in via non esclusiva, a navi iscritte nei registri di uno Stato membro.


Flotta controllata dall'Unione Europea nel 1997
Navi superiori a 1.000 tsl
Fonte: elaborazione Confitarma su dati ISL, Brema

Flotta controllataBandiera nazionaleBandiera estera% bandiera
No. navi000 tplNo.navi000 tplNo.navi000 tplestera
Grecia2.891118.46385144.2962.04074.16763%
Regno Unito68521.4462195.92946615.51772%
Germania1.46118.9984306.0201.03112.97868%
Svezia35116.2611791.98717214.27488%
Danimarca57012.0783776.3751935.70347%
Italia53911.2353936.9791464.25638%
Francia2167.4811213.972953.50947%
Paesi Bassi4993.9833602.1461391.83746%
Belgio1343.9374111303.926100%
Finlandia1493.0831021.104471.97964%
Spagna2072.8371201.401871.43551%
Portogallo44897323791251858%
Austria45593281241746879%
Irlanda401533113292114%
Lussemburgo2727
Totale7.833221.4523.24980.8624.584140.58863%
% UE su totale mondiale31%11%19%



Liberalizzazione del cabotaggio negli Stati membri

La politica sul cabotaggio promossa dalla Commissione Europea verso la metà degli anni ottanta ha visto la luce dopo un articolato dibattito ed una complessa mediazione conclusasi nel 1992 con l'approvazione da parte del Consiglio del Regolamento n.3577, che ha avviato a partire dal 1993 un processo di liberalizzazione a tappe, la cui ultima scadenza, che interessa il traffico insulare, è attesa per il 1° gennaio 1999: una data di grande significato, considerata la rilevanza di tali traffici per l'Italia e per altri paesi mediterranei.

Con il 1999 si perverrà tuttavia ad una liberalizzazione ancora parziale del cabotaggio negli Stati membri dell'Unione Europea, essendo prevista una deroga in favore della Grecia, che potrà rinviare al 2004 gli effetti della concorrenza da parte delle flotte europee nei servizi di traghetto con le isole del suo territorio.

Il processo di progressiva liberalizzazione, che nella fase attuativa doveva fondarsi sulla istituzione di un Registro europeo (EUROS) poi fallita, consente di effettuare servizi di navigazione tra i porti nazionali dei singoli Stati dell'Unione a tutte le navi ammesse a svolgere il cabotaggio nel paese di appartenenza, incluse quelle iscritte nei secondi Registri di Germania (ISR), Danimarca (DIS), Portogallo (MAR), Spagna (REC), le quali beneficiano di agevolazioni fiscali e contributive e possono essere armate con equipaggi extra-europei, con evidenti alterazioni del regime di concorrenza.

Per questo, l'Italia ha contestato la proposta avanzata nel giugno 1997 dalla Commissione Europea, di estendere il criterio della rispondenza alla normativa dello Stato di bandiera per le questioni attinenti l'equipaggio anche al settore dei servizi con le isole (il più rilevante), modificando a tal fine la disposizione regolamentare che rinvia in questi casi alla normativa dello Stato ove i servizi vengono prestati. Tale iniziativa dell'Italia è stata condivisa da tutti gli Stati mediterranei e da alcuni importanti Stati dell'Europa continentale.

Nei primi mesi del 1998 hanno preso corpo presso l'Esecutivo europeo altre iniziative tendenti a far prevalere in quasi tutte le fattispecie di trasporto la normativa dello Stato di bandiera della nave. Tale principio, se accolto, provocherebbe in Italia forti turbative sul mercato interno, con perdita di naviglio e di occupazione.

Per poter affrontare ad armi pari la nuova situazione di concorrenza, sul piano nazionale Confitarma ha richiesto al Governo iniziative volte ad assicurare lo stesso livello di competitività delle altre flotte europee.


Calendario della liberizzazione del cabotaggio nel mediterraneo
Secondo il Regolamento del Consiglio (CEE) N. 3577 del 1992, art.1, la liberalizzazione del cabotaggio si applica alle navi che sono registrate in uno Stato membro dell'Unione Europea, ne battono la bandiera e soddisfano tutte le condizioni per essere ammesse al cabotaggio in tale Stato membro.

Cabotaggio continentale
LiberalizzatoDal
- Trasporto di merci non strategiche con navi superiori alle 650 tsl1.1.1993
- Approvvigionamento "off shore" (merci /passeggeri)1.1.1993
- Servizi di crociera1.1.1995
- Trasporto di merci strategiche (petrolio, prodotti petroliferi e acqua potabile)1.1.1997
- Trasporto di merci e passeggeri effettuato con navi inferiori alle 650 tsl1.1.1998
Da liberalizzareDal
- Servizi regolari di passeggeri e di traghetto1.1.1999

Cabotaggio con e tra le isole

Da liberalizzareDal    
- Tutti i servizi merci e passeggeri1.1.1999
Deroga per la Grecia
- Servizi regolari di passeggeri e traghetto1.1.2004
- Trasporto di merci e passeggeri effettuati con navi inferiori alle 650 tsl



Verso una nuova politica della costruzione navale

La Commissione europea, prendendo atto delle resistenze americane a ratificare l'accordo OCSE del 1994, ha messo a punto nel corso del 1997 la sua proposte per la futura politica degli aiuti alla costruzione navale negli Stati dell'Unione Europea, destinata a sostituire la VII Direttiva dopo il 31 dicembre 1998, e a restare in vigore fino alla fine del 2003.

Per quanto concerne gli aiuti diretti alla cantieristica, viene disposto un breve - ed ultimo - periodo transitorio, nel quale siano ancora ammessi gli aiuti connessi al contratto di costruzione o trasformazione, sulla base degli attuali massimali. La scadenza di tale periodo transitorio dovrebbe essere il 31 dicembre 2000. Un anno prima dell'abolizione degli aiuti diretti, si valuterà se i cantieri europei subiscono danni dovuti a pratiche di concorrenza sleale, quali la fissazione di prezzi pregiudizievoli, e in tal caso sarà possibile adottare le opportune contromisure.

Dal 2001 gli unici aiuti connessi al contratto di costruzione o trasformazione navale ammessi saranno le agevolazioni di credito interno ed all'esportazione conformi alla Intesa OCSE sul credito navale, che già attualmente non rientrano nel computo del massimale di aiuto. Per il momento rimangono in vigore le disposizioni dell'Intesa OCSE sul credito navale del 1981: tuttavia si riconosce che le disposizioni dell'Intesa sul credito navale del 1994, non ancora entrata in vigore, riflettono più da vicino la realtà del mercato e che pertanto potrebbe essere opportuno introdurle nella normativa comunitaria.

Quanto agli aiuti per la chiusura di stabilimenti cantieristici, considerati tuttora necessari per facilitare l'adeguamento strutturale del settore, al fine di evitare eventuali distorsioni della concorrenza gli impianti chiusi non dovranno essere utilizzati per un periodo di 10 anni. Gli aiuti alla ristrutturazione (apporti di capitale, cancellazione dei debiti, prestiti agevolati, aiuti al salvataggio ecc.) saranno autorizzati in applicazione del principio dell'erogazione una tantum, con controlli più rigorosi dei programmi di ripristino dell'efficienza economica e di riduzione della capacità produttiva.

Quanto agli aiuti all'investimento, si opera una differenziazione tra gli aiuti regionali volti al miglioramento ed all'ammodernamento dei cantieri e gli aiuti all'innovazione. Per i primi, si considera che l'ammodernamento ed il miglioramento degli impianti rientrano nell'ambito delle normali attività aziendali in un contesto di mercato aperto alla concorrenza e sono finanziati da risorse proprie e da prestiti commerciali: tuttavia, si riconosce che tali aiuti possono offrire un valido contributo nella direzione del superamento degli svantaggi strutturali nelle regioni sfavorite e pertanto saranno autorizzati nell'ambito dei programmi di aiuto regionale entro massimali rigidamente definiti. Gli aiuti all'innovazione e alla ricerca e sviluppo tecnologico costituiscono mezzi importanti per promuovere la competitività dell'industria cantieristica a medio e lungo termine e saranno autorizzati in conformità alle disposizioni europee esistenti in materia.



SOMMARIO

CAPITOLO PRIMO

   La marina mercantile italiana nel 1997

Riforma della navigazione internazionale
Dimensione e composizione della flotta
Investimenti e rinnovamento del naviglio
Occupazione marittima
Bilancia dei noli marittimi
Impatto socioeconomico della navigazione mercatile



CAPITOLO SECONDO

   I mercati marittimi

Commercio mondiale e traffici marittimi
Flotta mondiale
Andamento dei noli



CAPITOLO TERZO

   La navigazione europea e la politica marittima dell'unione

Traffici e flotta dell'Unione Europea

Orientamenti in materia di aiuti di stato e trasporti marittimi
Liberalizzazione del cabotaggio negli Stati membri
Verso una nuova politica della costruzione navale



CAPITOLO QUARTO

   La tutela dell'ambiente marino e la sicurezza della navigazione

Tutela ambientale
Sicurezza della navigazione

CAPITOLO QUINTO

   Il lavoro a bordo e la formazione e certificazione degli equipaggi

Relazioni industriali
Riforma dell'istruzione pubblica
Collaborazione scuola - imprese
Sostegno alla formazione professionale
Convenzione STCW e adeguamento della certificazione



CAPITOLO SESTO

   Il sistema portuale e lo sviluppo dei traffici mediterranei

Sviluppo dei traffici nel Mediterraneo
Legislazione portuale
Libro Verde della Commissione Europea



CAPITOLO SETTIMO

   L'organizzazione di Confitarma

La struttura della Confitarma
Cariche confederali 1997-1998
Commissioni
Giovani Armatori




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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.
ITF and JNG agree to maintain the designation of the Strait of Hormuz as a Warlike Operations Area until July 9
London
It provides seafarers with greater protection and more adequate compensation
Assiterminal highlights the difficulty of placing Porti d'Italia, as proposed by the government, within the Italian port system and within Community law.
Rome
Cargo traffic at Chinese seaports fell by -0.4% in May
Beijing
Containers amounted to 27.5 million TEUs (+2.9%)
The administrative process for the new Port Master Plan for Augusta has begun.
Augusta
TiL (MSC Group) acquires 49% stake in Indian port of Vizhinjam
Mumbai
The stake was sold by Adani Ports for $1.4 billion
Hanseatic Global Terminals (Hapag-Lloyd Group) to acquire 20% of Eurogate Container Terminal Hamburg
Hamburg
The German shipping group will also increase its stake in the Moroccan Tanger Alliance
La Spezia is among the Italian ports that are most increasing their connections to container shipping lines.
Geneva
Among the other main national airports, Vado Ligure and Ravenna are losing connections
Spanish shipowners call for EU maritime ETS revenues to be reinvested in shipping
Madrid
Boluda: Spanish companies will inject over five billion euros into the system by 2030
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Middle Eastern Gulf Cooperation Council states call for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz
Manama
Rejected any toll, tax or attempt to exercise control over the Strait
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
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
In Spain, €11.8 million in eco-incentives have been allocated for the use of motorways of the sea.
Madrid
163,672 shipments made by 32 companies subsidized
ABB has signed an agreement to buy Norwegian marine automation company Høglund.
Zurich
The Tønsberg-based company's integrated automation system is currently installed on over 600 vessels.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for the redevelopment of the ro-ro docks
Gioia Tauro
Worth 5.6 million euros, the works will last 210 days
Grimaldi confirms the important role of the port of Catania in its strategies
Catania
The aim is to increase services and make existing ones even more efficient.
Annual growth of +6% in cruise traffic and +2% in ferry traffic is expected in the Adriatic
Venice
It is the only Mediterranean region to have recorded a decline in cruises in the period 2019-2025
PSA Padova established to develop and manage the Padua intermodal terminal
Padua
The shareholders of Interporto Padova and Padova Hall have approved the merger plan
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.
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
FedEx posts record quarterly and annual revenue
Memphis
Total revenues in fiscal year 2026 amounted to $94.7 billion (+7.7%)
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