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FEMAR CONFERENCE
Future Educational Challenges for Maritime Information Society
Il ruolo della formazione e delle tecnologie dell'informazione
per lo sviluppo dell'economia marittima
    COMMISSIONE EUROPEA
REGIONE LIGURIA
MARIS
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AMRIE e con il Forum MARIS di Genova


ESPERIENZE DI FORMAZIONE MARITTIMA E PROGETTI FORMATIVI MULTIREGIONALI



MARIO MARGINI

Assessore all'Industria e alle Politiche Attive del Lavoro Regione Liguria

Nel mio intervento parlerò di due esperienze che essendosi già concluse possono diventare una modalità di intervento anche in altri settori e in particolare nel settore marittimo.

Partirò considerando il problema davanti al quale si è trovata qualche anno fa la Regione Liguria nella gestione dei fondi comunitari. Indagando sulla portualità fu infatti constatato che la grande impresa, e in particolare le grandi imprese terminaliste, sviluppavano una importante azione di formazione grazie anche alle grandi strutture in dotazione, simulatori ed apparecchi analoghi.

Il problema era che esaurita quella funzione e al di là dell'area operativa nave-banchina non vi era in atto nessun significativo processo di formazione professionale.

Partendo da questo punto, la Regione Liguria, disposta una dotazione di circa sei miliardi, stabilì un'intesa con le Autorità Portuali che si sviluppò in questo modo: si decise un soggetto responsabile del progetto, cioè le Autorità Portuali in consorzio, si sviluppò un'analisi dei fabbisogni formativi, e si attuarono poi conseguentemente dei processi di formazione.

L'analisi dei fabbisogni formativi mise in evidenza alcune questioni rilevantissime:

  • la piccola impresa in generale, di cui fanno parte spedizionieri e trasportatori, non era disponibile ad avviare processi di formazione cospicui; anzi, alcune categorie professionali tendevano a riproporre la propria funzione, come si era affermata storicamente nel porto, senza alcuna mutazione significativa.
  • La grande impresa si dichiarava disponibile a parole a fare un'azione formativa comune, mentre sul piano dei moduli operativi esisteva in realtà un gap che non si voleva superare.
  • Bisogna poi sottolineare il fatto che, nel momento in cui si è chiesto alla grande impresa di affrontare il problema di avviare cosi di formazione, ci si trovava in una congiuntura nella quale il mercato delle esigenze professionali era molto diffuso e carente.

In Liguria bisogna anche tenere in considerazione un fattore comune a molti porti europei, e cioè che con l'avvento del container una vecchia struttura professionale era andata in crisi e che accorreva riempire di nuovi contenuti questo settore lavorativo.

Il progetto, al quale la ricerca fa riferimento, data circa tre anni fa e si è ora concluso con un bilancio completamente in positivo.

Riguardo alla partecipazione si è registrata un'adesione alle attività formative soprattutto dei dirigenti delle imprese (fra i quali si è avuto il 100% di partecipanti) e, per la prima volta, hanno partecipato come invitati all'azione di formazione esperti internazionali fra i quali i direttori dei porti di Hong Kong e Singapore.

Abbiamo invece riscontrato più difficoltà sulla piccola impresa la quale non ha risposto in maniera estremamente positiva.

Il Progetto Liguria ha quindi concluso il suo percorso.

Dopodiché è forse cominciata la parte più interessante. Il Progetto Liguria è stato infatti esteso ad altre Regioni ed ora, un progetto simile, è in attuazione da parte di sei Regioni italiane e tutti i grandi porti terminalisti, a partire da Gioia Tauro, hanno chiesto di farne parte. Per la prima volta abbiamo un'azione di formazione sistemica a livello nazionale che parte da un'analisi di fabbisogni a livello articolato, che ha una griglia di prestazioni unitarie a livello nazionale e che oggi si sviluppa (considerando che far andare di comune accordo sei Regioni è piuttosto complicato) nell'arco della portualità del nostro paese.

Avendo comunque ottenuto questo risultato, stiamo ora cercando di concretizzarne un altro che era uno dei principali obiettivi, cioè di utilizzare la formazione come strumento di relazioni e di rapporto con le altre realtà portuali del Mediterraneo.

Anche perché ci si sono posti alcuni problemi: ad esempio la categoria degli armatori ha sempre sostenuto che le navi nel Mediterraneo trovavano una difficoltà in un certo superamento generazionale per il fatto che esisteva uno squilibrio tra le prestazioni offerte dai lavoratori portuali originari di una parte del Mediterraneo e dell'altra.

Oggi stiamo negoziando delle importanti intese con la Tunisia e con L'Egitto per cui probabilmente questo modulo di formazione potrà essere applicato e funzionare anche in altre realtà extra europee.

Questa riflessione mi porta a una considerazione che riguarda la formazione fra i lavoratori marittimi. La Regione Liguria infatti ha anche sperimentato moduli formativi di un certo interesse, alcuni con Fincantieri, dove abbiamo ricostruito figure professionali di difficile collocamento su quel mercato, con processi di formazione che riguardano categorie come i saldatori, soggetti per i quali alla formazione sono corrisposte delle assunzioni; in questi giorni abbiamo altresì avviato un altro tipo di esperienza relativa al fronte degli infortuni sul lavoro.

A fronte di incidenti ripetuti, avvenuti in alcune realtà produttive, fatti per i quali si registra un certo aumento nella realtà italiana, noi abbiamo preso atto che le organizzazioni sindacali, sia del lavoratori che dei datori di lavoro, hanno firmato un'intesa per la quale in tutta l'area portuale genovese non è possibile operare, e non sarà possibile farlo in futuro, per chi non ha seguito un modulo minimo di formazione. La formazione è quindi un pre-requisito per poter operare all'interno della struttura produttiva del porto di Genova.

Non si parla comunque di un modulo di formazione sviluppato sui tempi medio lunghi, ma di un modulo essenziale che vale per tutti, anche per quei giovani che entrano con un contratto di formazione lavoro o attraverso uno stage; tutti dovranno avere un minimo di formazione certificata. Abbiamo proprio in questi giorni reperito i finanziamenti per questa iniziativa che è ovviamente rivolta a tutti, sia appalti diretti che indiretti; essa è un modo per sottolineare come la sicurezza sia un impegno comune per ciò che riguarda le strutture produttive del porto di Genova.

Il meccanismo che noi pensiamo di proporre per ciò che riguarda la formazione nel settore marittimo segue da molti punti di vista, in accordo con le Autorità Portuali, un meccanismo analogo al Progetto Liguria.

Esso dovrebbe quindi partire da un'analisi dei fabbisogni, e su questa base, stabilire quale modulo di formazione debba essere adottato. Da questo punto di vista per quanto riguarda il personale italiano imbarcato sulle navi che operano all'interno del porto di Genova, non abbiamo riscontrato alcun problema: per ciò che li concerne è possibile attivare canali di formazione.

Differente è tuttavia il caso di quelle navi il cui equipaggio è formato da personale di differente provenienza, sia italiano, sia extraeuropeo; in questo caso come si possono utilizzare i fondi del Fondo Sociale Europeo per cittadini extra comunitari?

La questione è soprattutto sentita per il problema della concorrenza, sulle navi italiane che operano da Genova nel settore del turismo crocieristico dove, in modo approssimativo, i quadri tecnici sono di provenienza italiana o europea mentre il cosiddetto personale di servizio o di camera ha origini extraeuropee. La situazione che stiamo verificando è questa: il personale viene formato nei paesi di provenienza mentre si potrebbe arricchirne la preparazione di contenuti professionali svolgendo la formazione in Italia.

Il punto è che occorre su un versante fare una precisa analisi dei fabbisogni, e in un secondo momento porci il problema di come si possa concorrere a questo tipo di formazione.

Bisogna dire che per adesso non abbiamo avuto risposte in riferimento al personale extraeuropeo mentre ne abbiamo avute per ciò che riguarda il personale italiano o europeo.

Malauguratamente non si può fare finta che il problema non esista; la verità è che le navi passeggeri che operano dal porto di Genova hanno il personale di nazionalità diverse, e le aziende attuano processi di formazione in paesi extracomunitari pur essendo l'attività economica svolta rivolta al bacino di utenza europea ed essendo una ricchezza per i paesi europei.

Noi pensiamo che la cosa vada approfondita attraverso due linee di formazione di cui la Regione deve farsi carico: una che riguarda i lavoratori portuali, l'altra il personale imbarcato sulle navi.

Le imprese stanno attrezzandosi per incontrare questo tipo di esigenze, la Regione ha già avuto infatti interessanti risposte sulla legge 236 per certe categorie di interventi; alla scelta di farsi carico di questi oneri corrisponde la realtà che, se non si interviene, certe attività produttive se ne andranno dal nostro paese e dall'Europa e andranno a collocarsi in altre aree del pianeta.

Io sono contro quest'ultima ipotesi e penso che noi dobbiamo corrispondere positivamente alle esigenze di formazione che le imprese ci pongono nel nostro Paese, sia per il personale nazionale, sia per il personale estero.



In this speech I want to talk about two training experiences already closed, which can be considered as examples also in other economic branches.

The first experience was related to inquire into which formative projects could be useful for the maritime industries. The analysis, dated three years ago, underlined that the small enterprises were not available to start conspicuous training projects, while on the other hand the big enterprises declared to agree in a common formative action; there was however a gap in starting effectively some concrete experiences.

As result of the analysis some training courses were implemented with a positive reply especially among the management of the big enterprises, while there have been more difficulties regarding the small companies.

The Project Liguria has been suddenly carried out by six other Italian Regions and all the biggest Italian harbours have required to be part of it, this is the first systematic training action with national spread in Italy.

Acquired this result, our training projects have now three important goals to reach: co-operation with other harbours in the Mediterranean sea, to train professional figures with a difficult placement into the market and finally to get acquainted workers on the dangerous situations that can happen working in a harbour.

Regarding this last problem the trade-unions of owners and workers have reached this agreement: in the harbour area of Genova it will be impossible to work without a minimum training period, becoming this training a pre-requisite to work inside a port.

The advantages of formation also apply to crews, coming from countries outside Europe, that are working on European ships; their training should be improved and professional enriched through training courses implemented not in their own countries (as now is happening) but directly in Europe, utilising the funds granted by the European Social Fund.

All things considered, I think that the Institutions must meet the requirements of the enterprises, both for national and foreigner staff and for the two kind of labours, the ones working in the harbour as well as on the ships. On the contrary, if we do not intervene, it is easy to think that some productive activities will leave Italy and Europe for other places in the world.




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Bucharest
Also on the table is the possibility of direct state intervention through expropriation of the site.
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
In the second quarter, vessel traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +9.6%, but decreased significantly in June
Panama/Balboa
The ACP introduces new limitations on vessel draft and does not exclude reductions in the daily number of transits.
Contract with Fincantieri for the construction of a third cruise ship for Crystal is now in force
Monaco/Miami
Delivery is scheduled for 2034
More explosions in the Strait of Hormuz area
Southampton/Tehran
Iran-Oman negotiations continue, but reopening to ship transit still seems a long way off.
Shipping associations reiterate their opposition to mandatory tolls and tariffs for transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
Two ships attacked in the Red Sea
Southampton/San'a'/New Delhi
Indian vessel "Faize Noore Oliya" sunk, Houthis claim attack on "NCC Wafa"
Prologis makes $18.8 billion offer to buy Segro
San Francisco
The combination will create a European giant in the ownership and management of logistics properties
In the April-June quarter, ONE recorded an improvement in financial performance
Singapore
During the period the fleet transported almost 3.3 million containers (+2.9%)
Global Port Holdings' revenues grew by 27% in the first half of this year.
Istanbul
Gross operating margin up 22%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
In the second quarter, naval traffic in the Suez Canal increased by +16.5%
Cairo
In the first half of 2026, growth was +14.0%
In the second quarter of 2026, the Bosphorus Strait was crossed by 10,082 ships (+0.5%)
Ankara
In the first half of the year, naval traffic decreased by -0.5%
A report by the French National Assembly notes the competitive decline of the state's port ecosystem.
Paris
In the first half of 2026, FS's freight transport segment recorded a -2.7% drop in operating revenues
Rome
Traffic volumes amounted to approximately 8.8 billion tonne-km (-7.3%)
The EU ETS Observatory confirms that the emissions trading system is having a negative impact on EU ports.
Madrid
The proposed corrections are the broadening of the criteria for the designation of neighbouring container transhipment ports and a percentage reduction factor applied to the volume of CO2 emissions from ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings' revenues increased by 4.9% in the second quarter of 2026.
Miami
New historical record of passengers embarking on the fleet's ships
Fincantieri's half-year revenues remain stable
Trieste
Net profit increased by 191.4%. New orders fell by 58.5%.
In the second quarter, freight traffic in Albanian ports grew by +8.9%
Tirana
The US think tank Open Markets Institute proposes the establishment of a public container shipping company
Washington
Rao: Today the United States depends on a cartel of six foreign shipping companies
Royal Caribbean reports record revenue for the April-June quarter
Miami
New all-time peak in turnover in the first half of 2026
In the second quarter, CMA CGM group revenues increased by +19.2%
Marseille/New York/Los Angeles
United Ports Joint Venture with Stonepeak Completed
PortXchange: To immediately reduce shipping emissions, we need to focus on ports.
Rotterdam
In the port of Trieste, bulk cargo is increasing and miscellaneous goods are decreasing.
Trieste
In the first six months of 2026, traffic in Monfalcone dropped by 24.9%.
Fermerci, freight train transport production in Italy could fall to 2015 levels this year.
Rome
Map: We are faced with data that exceeds all expectations.
Indian government approves $7.2 billion in aid for domestic shipbuilding
New Delhi
Strategy adopted today to revitalize the sector
Two Indian shipyards included in the new EU list of ship recycling facilities proposed by the Commission
Brussels/Washington
Satisfaction of ECSA and World Shipping Council
Hyundai and Siemens sign agreement for AI-powered shipbuilding
Washington
The goal is an autonomous manufacturing system in which all processes, including design, production, logistics, inspection and testing, are digitally connected.
African Union condemns attacks on tankers in Red Sea claimed by Houthis
Addis Ababa
Youssouf: The security of Red Sea shipping lanes is of vital strategic importance for Africa
In Genoa, Fincantieri delivered the new cruise ship Explora III to Explora Journeys.
Genoa
"Explora IV" and "Explora V" will follow in 2027 and "Explora VI" in 2028.
In the second quarter of 2019, bulk cargo volumes increased while general cargo volumes decreased.
Rotterdam
In the first half of 2026, 212.0 million tonnes of goods were moved (+0.4%)
In the second quarter, Spanish ports handled 144.8 million tonnes of goods (+2.9%)
Madrid
Record for conventional goods and containers (in TEU)
The EU Commission opens an in-depth investigation into the Saipem-Subsea7 merger.
Brussels
Brussels considers the effects of the operation to be particularly critical, especially in the SURF market.
Medlog (MSC Group) acquires a stake in Interporto Bologna
Bologna
Caliandro: Industrial development that will allow us to achieve our rail freight traffic objectives
The Barcelona Port Authority will acquire 40% of Terminal Intermodal de Navarra.
Barcelona
The remaining 60% of the capital will remain with Hutchison Ports Best
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
In the first half of this year, Chinese seaports handled 5.87 billion tons of cargo (+3.0%).
Beijing
New historical records for half-yearly and quarterly container traffic
Ports of Italy: The issue of competences divides the reform.
Rome
At the Confitarma conference, Rixi defends the new national control room, while experts and operators ask for clarity on the relationships with the AdSPs and on the resources of the new company.
The maritime sector is divided between cautious support and criticism over the EU ETS review.
Brussels/Washington/
Copenhagen/Piraeus/Rotterdam
Yet another attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A tanker was hit and abandoned by the crew.
ECSA considers the proposed revision of the EU ETS to be a first step, but many others should follow.
Brussels
Raptis: It's a good idea to allocate system revenues at EU and national levels to support sustainable fuels.
ESPO: No to lowering the EU ETS application threshold from 5,000 to 400 GRT vessels.
Brussels
Appreciation for measures aimed at reducing evasive ship calls
T&E welcomes some new proposals from Brussels for the EU maritime ETS
Brussels
The association is more critical of the measures studied by the EU Commission for the aviation sector
For Assarmatori, the Commission's proposal on the EU ETS is timid, while more courageous measures were expected
Brussels
EU Maritime ETS: The European Commission partially accepts shipowners' requests.
Brussels
A new €110 million fund for clean fuels, non-permanent exemptions extended to 2035, an IMO deduction mechanism, and crackdowns on "evasive" transshipment ports.
Another ship was hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/Tampa
US Marines conducted an inspection aboard a sanctioned oil tanker
Port of Gioia Tauro: First connection of a large container ship to the cold ironing system
Gioia Tauro
The ship "MSC Mirja" powered with a total power of approximately seven MW
In the second quarter of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2%.
Antwerp
Dry bulk volumes recovered and rolling stock increased. Other sectors declined.
COSCO Shipping Ports sets new quarterly and half-year container traffic records
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.
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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
Terminal Investment Limited abandons Tercat acquisition
Brussels
It provided for joint control of the Barcelona terminal with Hutchison Ports
Work has been completed to activate cold ironing at the Porto Corsini cruise terminal in Ravenna.
Ravenna
Acceleration of the redevelopment process for the former CIVAM area in the port of Vibo Valentia Marina
Vibo Valentia
The area will be transformed into new yards for commercial logistics
Maersk Group sells Maersk Training and Maersk H2S Safety Services
Copenhagen
They will be sold to the US Open Gate Capital, specialized in industrial carve-out operations
In the April-June quarter, the port of Venice handled 6.3 million tons of goods (-1.2%)
Venice
Cruise passengers down by -15.3%
In the second quarter, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna recorded a sharp increase of +10.9%
Ravenna
In the first six months of 2026 the increase was +5.9%
DP World acquires six GXO logistics sites in the UK
Dubai
186,000 square meters and 2,000 employees change hands: this is the transfer imposed by the British Antitrust for the acquisition of Wincanton
DHL soars in the second quarter, but not everywhere
Bonn
Revenue and EBIT in double digits. Express performed well, while Supply Chain and Post & Parcel Germany fared less well.
Global Ship Lease reports record quarterly and half-year revenues
Athens
Rising costs impact profits
DP World to build temperature-controlled logistics hub in the port of Antwerp
Dubai/Kallo
GNV will activate a third maritime service to Algeria on Saturday
Genoa
The Civitavecchia-Annaba line will complement the existing routes from Sète to Algiers and Bejaia.
Danaos Corporation reports quarterly revenue growth of 4.7%.
Athens
The containership segment remains stable. Bulk carriers continue to contribute.
A bulk carrier hit by a shell in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton/London
One crew member is reportedly missing.
This year, 800,000 cruise passengers are expected in Messina.
Messina
Passengers make a direct expenditure of almost 16 million euros in the city
Container traffic at the Port of New York grew by 1.6% in the second quarter
New York
In the first six months of 2026, 4.43 million TEUs were handled (+0.2%)
HZ Cargo and Railtrans form joint venture for intermodal transport
Zagreb
The aim is to activate a traffic of over 500 thousand tons between the ports of Croatia and the markets of Central Europe.
ICTSI posts record net income of $363 million (+24.2%) in the second quarter
Manila
Another GasLog vessel hit while leaving the Persian Gulf
Piraeus/Southampton
Damage to the engine room
Finnlines reports record quarterly revenues
Helsinki
In the April-June period, net profit was 42.9 million euros (+64.7%)
Spinelli Group approves 2025 sustainability report
Genoa
Production value grew by 5%. New hires increased by 48%.
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
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Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
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- country
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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
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
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
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
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
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
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
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