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RELAZIONE DEL PRESIDENTE USCENTE
NICOLA COCCIA


ASSEMBLEA
Roma, 18 marzo 2010


Signor Ministro, Onorevoli parlamentari, Presidente di Confindustria, Signore, Colleghi, Amici,

è davvero un grande onore avervi qui in un giorno così importante per la nostra Confederazione, che vede l'avvicendamento alla Presidenza ed il rinnovo di tutte le cariche confederali.

Ieri, l'Assemblea di Confitarma ha eletto all'unanimità quale Presidente della Confederazione Italiana Armatori il nostro amico e collega Paolo d'Amico.

Voglio quindi, innanzi tutto, congratularmi con lui e porgergli i migliori auguri per il percorso che oggi si accinge ad iniziare.

E' lo stesso percorso su cui si sono avvicendati i vari presidenti di Confitarma (me incluso), i quali rappresentano l'armamento privato e devono dar voce alle nostre proposte e istanze, accompagnando l'evoluzione della flotta.

I mandati di ogni presidente di una Confederazione come la nostra hanno in comune l'esigenza di dare al contempo continuità all'azione e capacità di guardare avanti in un mondo globalizzato che corre sempre più veloce.

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Quando sono stato eletto nel 2005, la flotta mercantile italiana, con oltre 11.800.000 tonnellate, si rivelava già capace di imporsi nei mercati mondiali attraverso alti standard di qualità e sicurezza, risultato del costante lavoro delle nostre imprese e di chi mi ha preceduto.

Per rafforzare la crescita del nostro settore, capital intensive, abbiamo creato un nuovo rapporto fra armamento e mondo del credito, fondato su maggiore conoscenza reciproca, migliore informazione e analisi congiunte del mercato.

Ciò ha portato ad un duplice risultato: forte aumento della nostra flotta e posizionamento di importanti banche italiane nel mondo dello shipping finance internazionale.

Con gli accordi con Borsa Italiana e con SACE abbiamo anche gettato le basi per concretizzare progetti che daranno importanti risultati e che sono di stimolo per nuove iniziative.

Oggi, grazie agli investimenti realizzati, mettiamo a disposizione dell'industria italiana una flotta di quasi 16.000.000 di tonnellate, specializzata, tecnologicamente avanzata, giovane e sicura. Una flotta che nell'ultimo quinquennio è cresciuta del 33% e che nei prossimi anni crescerà ulteriormente.

Sono numeri importanti, ottenuti grazie alla dinamicità dell'armamento italiano, che in questi anni ha conquistato quote di mercato sempre più rilevanti.

Ricordo che in uno dei miei primi interventi pubblici avevo sottolineato che in un mondo come il nostro non ci sono alternative: o si punta a crescere oppure inevitabilmente saremo ridimensionati.

Molto resta ancora da fare ed è importante quindi continuare su questa strada.

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Un altro aspetto al quale ho dedicato grande attenzione è quello di far conoscere e comunicare il mondo del mare.

All'epoca del mio insediamento come Presidente di Confitarma era prioritaria per l'intero settore dell'economia del mare l'esigenza di far capire a tutti - istituzioni politiche, mondo della finanza, industria terrestre, consumatori - l'importanza del sistema mare e in primis dei trasporti marittimi che - vorrei ricordare - mettono in rete nel circuito mondiale l'economia del Paese.

Siamo tutti costretti a stare sempre al passo - e spesso di corsa - con il mondo che ci circonda, se vogliamo mantenere e migliorare la qualità della nostra vita.

In questo contesto si inserisce un'iniziativa come la 48 Ore del Mare, manifestazione nata per essere collettore e al tempo stesso fabbrica di idee, occasione di incontro, analisi e confronto.

Insomma, la rappresentazione del mondo che noi armatori viviamo quotidianamente.

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Lo sviluppo della flotta ha generato un notevole incremento dell'occupazione sia a bordo che a terra.

Nonostante questo periodo di ridimensionamento dell'economia, il settore non ha registrato riduzioni dell'occupazione.

Ma bisognava stare al passo con i tempi.

In un mondo come quello marittimo, sempre più informatizzato e caratterizzato da un rapido sviluppo sia tecnologico che normativo, nuove figure professionali si stavano affermando a livello internazionale, mentre l'Italia registrava su questo fronte una sorta di immobilismo.

Partendo da questa riflessione abbiamo agito su due versanti.

Da una parte dando notevole impulso alla formazione delle nuove generazioni, sia attraverso azioni dirette come la costituzione di ForMare - Polo Nazionale delle Attività Marittime, sia attraverso la partecipazione e il sostegno ad attività e progetti formativi per il mare e per la terra, partendo sempre dalle concrete esigenze delle aziende per definire i programmi e strutturare i corsi al fine di avvicinare domanda e offerta di lavoro.

A tal proposito, mi piace ricordare che la mia presidenza si è aperta con l'inaugurazione dell'Accademia Italiana della Marina Mercantile di Genova e si conclude con l'inaugurazione, due giorni fa, della sua sede di Torre del Greco.

Il secondo versante sul quale abbiamo agito è la sburocratizzazione. Un tema che riguarda tutta l'operatività delle navi.

La gestione di una flotta, come per tutte le attività economiche - Confindustria non si stanca di ripeterlo - si basa anche su norme adeguate e moderne e su un'Amministrazione capace ed efficiente.

Uno dei primi atti della mia presidenza è stata l'istituzione della Commissione Regole e Competitività, composta da rappresentanti di imprese armatoriali e di tutte le Amministrazioni interessate, con il compito di rivedere normative che, oltre ad essere obsolete, sono causa di maggiori costi per le imprese.

L'iniziativa di Confitarma nasceva in linea con le indicazioni dell'Unione europea scaturite a Lisbona nel 2000, dove emerse che “la competitività ed il dinamismo delle imprese dipendono direttamente da un contesto normativo propizio all'investimento, all'innovazione e all'imprenditorialità”.

Abbiamo quindi avviato con il Dipartimento della funzione pubblica della Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri un progetto finalizzato alla misurazione degli oneri amministrativi, che per il nostro comparto in relazione ad ogni nave nuova sono stati quantificati in circa 100.000 euro, derivanti dalle varie procedure per la semplice consegna e poi in ulteriori 30.000 euro all'anno.

Ricordo anche l'avvio di due disegni di legge tendenti a sburocratizzare il sistema marittimo, sui quali proprio tutte le Amministrazioni interessate, che hanno partecipato ai lavori della Commissione Regole e Competitività, avevano espresso il loro consenso. Il loro iter parlamentare però non si è mai concluso, nonostante la totale convergenza di maggioranza e opposizione sui contenuti delle proposte.

Insomma, ci siamo messi tutti diligentemente intorno al tavolo, ma poi di fatto non abbiamo ottenuto alcun risultato concreto, perché mancano il consenso e l'attenzione della politica per chiudere il cerchio.

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Quando ho intrapreso questo cammino ho ereditato il frutto del lavoro di grandi presidenti: il Registro internazionale, un eccezionale strumento di competitività.

In questi anni, ci siamo impegnati per migliorarlo.

Ma mentre le linee-guida della Commissione europea confermano la centralità del trasporto marittimo nello sviluppo dell'economia dell'Unione, in Italia spira un vento d'incertezza a livello politico.

Con grande amarezza devo constatare che il mondo della politica italiana sembra aver distolto la sua attenzione nei confronti del nostro settore, con gravi conseguenze sotto vari profili.

Innanzitutto, sotto l'aspetto della competitività della nostra flotta: dopo aver celebrato i primi dieci anni del Registro internazionale, oggi è forte il rischio di un pericoloso passo indietro.

Colgo l'occasione per ribadire che è fondamentale mantenere quanto di buono è stato fatto finora per la capacità competitiva del settore marittimo. Però, se viene meno la fiducia e si perde la certezza nel diritto, per continuare a competere l'armamento italiano dovrà emigrare all'estero, ipotizzando l'uso di bandiere comunitarie alternative.

Temiamo infatti che stia venendo meno quella visione, costruita con fatica nel corso degli ultimi anni, che aveva finalmente riconosciuto il giusto valore della “marittimità” del nostro Paese.

L'assenza di una politica per il mondo del mare si manifesta in generale per tutte le tematiche che interessano il sistema marittimo.

Basti pensare:

  • che, malgrado la sua evidente specialità sancita dal Codice della Navigazione, la normativa in questo campo rischia di essere definita in sedi ministeriali diverse da quelle proprie;
  • che molte delle nostre richieste a costo zero, relative non solo alle certificazioni ma alla gestione tecnica e normativa della nave, non hanno trovato un riscontro positivo;
  • che in materia di maritime security altri dicasteri, diversi dall'autorità designata, stanno proponendo interventi in questi giorni;
  • che la riforma dei porti da anni non riesce a decollare.
Tutti ostacoli che incidono con grave danno sulla gestione quotidiana di un settore complesso come il nostro, caratterizzato da una specificità che richiede conoscenza e competenza collaudate e forti.

E invece, a seguito di questa spalmatura di competenze tra varie amministrazioni, si sta perdendo il senso della centralità dell'aspetto marittimo.

Aumentano le navi ma aumentano anche lacci e laccioli, ipotecando così una politica di settore proiettata al futuro.

E pertanto non nascondo un certo disagio nel rinnovare ancora una volta la richiesta di rafforzare il ruolo dell'Amministrazione marittimo-portuale del Ministero delle infrastrutture e dei trasporti, dotandola delle risorse umane necessarie per rispondere con efficienza alle istanze dell'industria del mare e promuovendo un suo ruolo più attivo nelle sedi internazionali ed europee.

L'esempio di un paese come la Grecia, in crisi ma fortemente impegnato nella difesa degli interessi della sua industria marittima, è eloquente: ha saputo collocare ai vertici della DGMARE della Commissione europea i suoi rappresentanti.

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Signor Ministro,

nel nostro Paese non si riserva la giusta attenzione ai problemi dell'economia reale, ai problemi dell'impresa e ai problemi dello sviluppo dell'impresa.

Tra pochi anni il pianeta sarà abitato da nove miliardi di persone e paesi oggi in via di sviluppo, già popolosi ed in continua crescita demografica, si affacceranno al consumo creando nuove esigenze di trasporto: paesi con un costo del lavoro inferiore, capaci quindi di “aggredire” i nuovi mercati sempre più globalizzati.

Lo dico chiaramente: da questo punto di vista le nostre carenze, come quelle di tutti i paesi industrializzati, si manifesteranno ancora di più. Purtroppo, però, l'Italia non ha saputo avviare, come invece altri paesi europei, quel processo di modernizzazione che ci consentirebbe di stare al passo di un mondo che è cambiato e cambierà ancor più velocemente.

Siamo fermi e non sappiamo quale sarà il ruolo delle nostre imprese nell'economia globalizzata.

E anche se l'attuale situazione economica del paese condiziona fortemente la politica, non si possono più rinviare le scelte, soprattutto in un settore come il nostro da cui può scaturire la ripresa, come dimostrano i risultati ottenuti con il Registro internazionale.

Siamo un settore non ancora maturo e quindi con forti potenzialità di crescita. Decisivo sarà il prossimo anno o addirittura i prossimi mesi.

Ci sono sfide da affrontare ed opportunità da cogliere: so che alle sfide non ci sottrarremo e che sapremo cogliere le opportunità, perché anche la nuova squadra che guiderà Confitarma è ricca di talento, motivazione, ambizione, passione, coraggio.

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In conclusione vorrei ringraziare tutti coloro con cui lavoriamo quotidianamente e che hanno contribuito al raggiungimento degli obiettivi che in questi anni ci eravamo prospettati.

Rivolgo quindi un particolare grazie:

  • ai miei Vice Presidenti, ai Presidenti di Commissione, al Presidente dei Giovani armatori e a tutti i Consiglieri, che in questi anni mi hanno affiancato con il loro prezioso supporto per il raggiungimento di obiettivi prefissati;
  • allo Stato Maggiore della Marina Militare, con il quale abbiamo molto lavorato per fronteggiare il grave problema della pirateria nelle acque del Corno d'Africa;
  • al Comando Generale del Corpo delle Capitanerie di Porto, che in questi anni ha ancor più rafforzato il suo ruolo;
  • ai Sindacati, nostra controparte in molte occasioni, con i quali il rapporto è sempre stato franco e costruttivo;
  • agli organi di stampa, per il risalto che hanno saputo dare alle iniziative e ai programmi realizzati da Confitarma.
Ed infine, ma non da ultimo, le mie più sincere espressioni di gratitudine alla struttura di Confitarma: al Direttore, ai Dirigenti e al personale tutto, per le elevate capacità umane e professionali che hanno permesso di rendere questa Confederazione efficiente ed in grado di offrire servizi sempre più qualificati alle imprese, creando il consenso in un mondo associativo certamente vivace.

Per tutto questo, cari Amici, semplicemente grazie.

Metto a disposizione di Paolo d'Amico il mio bagaglio di esperienza ed emozioni, raccolte nel corso di questi anni.

Un percorso associativo che mi ha arricchito, maturato ed insegnato ad essere sempre pronto a nuove sfide.

Grazie
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COSCO Shipping Ports reports record third-quarter revenue
Hong Kong
In the July-September period, net profit was 102.5 million dollars (+3.4%)
Approval for the 2027 budget forecast and the 2027-2029 POT of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Sea Port Authority.
Gioia Tauro
The forecast document shows revenues of approximately 24 million euros and expenses of approximately 88 million
Ravenna native Bongiovanni confirmed as president of the Federagenti Youth Committee.
Rome
Renewal of the federation's board of directors
The 2027-2029 Three-Year Operational Plan for the Central Adriatic Port System has been approved.
Ancona
308 million euros of investments are planned, of which 218 million for the Marche region and 91 million for Abruzzo.
The 2027 budget forecast for the Western Liguria Port Authority has been approved.
Genoa
New surcharge on goods postponed to 2028
DP World opens a temperature-controlled warehouse near Bologna
Bologna
Surface area of 22 thousand square meters
Saipem wins two new offshore drilling contracts
Milan
The total value of the orders is approximately 121 million dollars.
Hanwha brings Philadelphia Naval Shipyard under Defense Division control
Arlington
The goal is to integrate the construction of commercial and military ships
The Ports of La Spezia and Carrara approve the 2027-2029 Three-Year Public Works Program and the 2027 Budget.
La Spezia
Pisano: PTLP concrete and consistent with currently available resources
Port concessions: Regional Administrative Court (TAR) blocks 2025 fee increase
Rome
The appeal of Assiterminal and sixteen port companies has been accepted.
Wärtsilä sees quarterly order increases, but not in the Marine segment
Helsinki
In the period July-September the company recorded a net profit of 125 million euros (-31%)
Montaresi appointed general secretary of the Eastern Ligurian Sea Port Authority for another four years.
La Spezia
Renewal of office on the proposal of President Pisano
Double ceremony for two Explora Journeys ships at the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa
Genoa
Launch of "Explora V" and coin ceremony of "Explora VI"
Italian CMD passes under the control of the UAE group EDGE
Abu Dhabi/Rome
Cousins Mariano and Giorgio Negri retain a significant shareholding
The Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority presents the new layout of the port of Piombino.
Livorno
Gariglio: A concrete step towards industrial reconversion and the future of Piombino.
FS Logistix has purchased six new CZ LOKO locomotives for freight and shunting services
Rome/Prague
This is the fourth order of this type for the Czech company in ten years.
Port of Bremerhaven: The cruise ship Mein Schiff 3 collided with two container ships.
Bremen
No injuries. The cruise was canceled.
Paolo Moretti has been appointed CEO of RINA Spa.
Genoa
Giosuè Vezzuto has assumed the role of CEO of RINA Services
HD Hyundai and Kiewit to establish joint venture at new shipyard in the US
Houston/Seoul
The construction of both military and commercial vessels is planned
Konecranes' quarterly port equipment orders decline as revenue increases
Helsinki
Kuehne+Nagel's third quarter was very positive
Schindellegi
Growth in economic and operating results in all business segments
Wildcat's race for US defense: exclusive agreement with historic Fraser shipyard
Superior
The Miami Beach fund's operation is part of the government's plan to relaunch the American shipbuilding industry.
Port of Ancona: First single ZES authorization issued
Ancona
A three million euro investment in yacht construction has been unblocked.
Access to the port of Ravenna is authorized for vessels with a maximum draft of 11.00 meters.
Ravenna
Benevolent: it is a fundamental step for the economic and strategic development of the airport
Port of Genoa extends food inspection authorization to PSA SECH terminal
Genoa
The provision of the Ministry of Health expands the categories of products that can be subjected to control
SAILING LIST
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Arrival ports by:
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On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
ABB reports record orders of $12 billion in the third quarter.
Zurich
Revenues and profits also increased, while the group announced a joint venture with Mitsubishi Electric
In the third quarter of 2026, containers in the port of Barcelona decreased by -9.2%
Barcelona
The decline was driven by a 19.9% reduction in transhipment traffic.
COSCO Shipping Ports terminals set new quarterly container throughput record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September also volumes handled by CMPort
In August, the ports of Western Liguria handled 5.2 million tons of goods (+1.6)
Genoa
In Genoa, an increase of +6.1% was recorded, while Savona-Vado Ligure suffered a decrease of -10.0%.
Raben Italy opens a new warehouse in Pomezia
Milan
The goal is to consolidate the positioning and territorial expansion in road transport
Port of La Spezia signs agreement to develop blue economy and security projects
La Spezia
It was signed by the AdSP and the Foundation of the National Centre of the Underwater Dimension
The Port of Long Beach celebrates new monthly container throughput record
Long Beach
New all-time high also in the July-September quarter
The tender for the partial demolition of the North Pier of the Port of Ancona has been launched.
Ancona
The intervention includes the regularization of the relevant seabeds
HMM invests over $1.6 billion for 12 new container ships
Busan
By 2029, the delivery of eight 13,000 TEU vessels, three 2,800 TEU vessels and one 1,700 TEU vessel
Paolo Pessina confirmed as president of Federagenti
Rome
Unanimous vote of the Federation assembly
Negotiations have begun to renew the single collective bargaining agreement for the shipping industry.
Rome
The parties have agreed on a busy schedule of meetings
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 15.1% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
In September the increase was +25.0%
Maritime training: Appeal to the Regional Administrative Court (TAR) against the Port Authority's fee hike
Rome
ANIFORMAR, CONFORMAR, and 15 training centers challenge the MIT-MEF decree: increases reach up to 149.3%.
The Spinelli Group has opened a new empty container depot in Novi Ligure.
Genoa
Investment worth 14 million euros
Rhenus integrates its logistics services into a single hub at the Padua Interporto.
Padua
The site will bring together road transport, air and sea freight, warehousing and specialized services
A truck driver dies at the Cagliari canal port.
Cagliari
He would have been crushed by a load of large pipes
Maritime labor, Confitarma is concerned about the uncertainty arising from the Revenue Agency's interpretative stance.
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries plans to expand shipbuilding capacity
Tokyo
The company plans to invest 100 billion yen
Trasportounito: The government is crazy if it thinks the road haulage crisis can be solved on its own.
Rome
Application of the diesel cost adjustment clause urged
Emanuele Grimaldi is the new president of the Malta International Shipowners Association.
Valletta
She takes over from Marily Frangista, who has been leading the association since April 2022.
The fourth edition of Green Logitics Expo kicks off tomorrow morning in Padua.
Padua
It will see the participation of over 300 exhibitors and the holding of 30 conference events
In the third quarter of this year, cargo traffic in Turkish ports decreased by -1.1%.
Ankara
Volumes to and from Italy grew by +6.2%
Assiterminal, the flexibility of the PRPs should take into account the relevant market in which the ports operate
Genoa
Cetus Maritime plans to list on the Euronext Growth Oslo stock market
Hong Kong
Acquisition of 16 ships in preparation for listing on the stock exchange
On Saturday, a U.S. jet struck a bulk carrier in the Gulf of Oman.
Tampa
Centcom: The ship had attempted to enforce a naval blockade against Iran.
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
Assologistica event to discuss the Mediterranean strategy for Italian competitiveness
Rome
It will be held next October 30th in Naples
On Thursday, the Unione Interporti Riuniti will present the ELODIE project at the Chamber of Deputies.
Rome
The aim is to create a digital federation of interports
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Cosco Shipping arm readies China IPO to capitalise on global shipbuilding wave
(South China Morning Post)
Rosatom expects cargo traffic along Northern Sea Route to rise 14% in 2026 - CEO
(Interfax)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Relazione del Presidente Mario Zanetti
Roma, 27 ottobre 2026
››› File
Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
A bullet started a fire which was later put out
OOCL reports 9.0% growth in vessel-borne volumes in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The increase in the value of maritime freight rates causes a +45.1% increase in revenues
HD Hyundai Marine Solutions to Acquire American Company Goltens Worldwide
Dubai/Seongnam
The company deals with the repair and maintenance of large marine engines and industrial machinery.
UNATRAS to the government: Immediately unblock measures to reduce diesel prices.
Rome
Road transport associations report delays and uncertainties in implementing the May 22 agreement and are calling for an urgent meeting.
Port of Taranto: Gugliotti renews his request to the government for funding for the port's wind farm.
Taranto
The project - he underlined - can neither be scaled down nor postponed.
Attack on a ship in the middle of the Persian Gulf
Southampton
The UKMTO reported that several projectiles caused casualties among the crew members.
Gioia Tauro: Addendum to the updated Port Plan approved
Gioia Tauro
The analysis will allow us to evaluate the Port Agency's employment and staffing needs.
Ships queuing, fuel wasted: how waiting at anchor can save you money.
Copenhagen
The Global Maritime Forum publishes Cargill's test results on 16 real-world voyages. Slowing down and arriving when the berth is free reduces fuel consumption and emissions.
ZIM raises full-year 2026 guidance
Haifa
Adjusted EBITDA and EBIT expected to be $2.7 billion/$3.0 billion and $1.4 billion/$1.7 billion
Gabriele Sangiorgi appointed acting secretary general of the Ravenna Port Authority.
Ravenna
Fabio Maletti's term has expired
Port of Genoa: Messina Terminal workers strike for one hour for a month
Genoa
The company reports that one of the union members did not show up at the last meeting as part of the cooling-off procedure provided for by the National Collective Labour Agreement.
Port of Taranto, agreement to participate in the development of the Valbasento Interporto in Ferrandina.
Matera/Taranto
A logistical-functional masterplan will be developed within 180 days
Attica, the deficit is reduced thanks mainly to capital gains and coverage
Kallithea
First half of the year with fewer crossings and slightly increasing revenues
Since the beginning of the year, passengers and goods on GNV ships have increased by +2% and +5%
Marrakech
Three-year strategic partnership with the Office National Marocain du Tourisme
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