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Duci: with the investments foreign countries in the harbour, marine field and logistic Italian is not in existence a colonization
The president of Federagenti explains because in his opinion they constitute a positive contribution
May 11, 2018

They are the almost sixty societies of the harbour, marine field and logistic Italian (and between these most prestigious and which rooted some between on the territory) that in the past decade they have been partially or totally acquired, or participated in meaningful way from international groups, is of the field financial is operating in the same marine section and trasportistico for a total investment in Italy that are estimated it can graze 3,5 billion euros.

The directory of these enterprises, that we publish below, is introduced today by Gian Enzo Duci, president of Federagenti, in its participation to sessantanovesima the assembly anniversary of the federation of the Italian shipping agents that has held to Porto Cervo, in Sardinia.

A list that some can interpret as a glass full means, others as a glass empty means. Duci is between first. According to the president of Federagenti, the field of the marine transports, the ports and the logistics of the transport, than from abroad places therefore to the first place in Italy between the sections object of investments, it is not field of invasion and cannibalizzazione but of a positive contribution of international investor.

Duci, that it has elaborated these data from an analysis that it has carried out in the within of its assignments near the University of Genoa, has observed that, between merger and acquisition, income of international trusts, public purchase offers, some between the greater brands of the shipping, the portualità, the spedizionieristiche activities and the Italian logistics are successful to attract international investor who, in the majority of the cases, have rooted in Italy their activities producing added value in Italy.

Duci has clarified because it considers that these participations foreign countries do not make of Italy land of conquest but nation that offers development opportunity: "it is in particular - it has explained - the result of these participations to only dissipate the suspicion that features of a solid operation of colonization. In the three next years to the participation of investor foreign countries - it has specified Duci - the Ebitda of the groups object of the participation, and of which they have been able to retrieve the data, has recorded a medium increment of 70%, in order then to attest itself in the years to follow on annual rates of growth of 5%".

The president of Federagenti has however specified that the globalization process has not been and he is not however painless for the Italian enterprises. In the analysis introduced from Federagenti it is evidenced as, in particular in the field shipping and therefore of the shipowning activities, the wind of the crisis has blown impetuous, being profitable indispensable in order more than 30 groups the resource to extraordinary measures of debt workout, and as, in some cases, the financial ruin financial has led in the failure.

Also in the world of the marine agencies the effect concentration that has revolutionized the field container, polarizing it on a limited number - not more than nine - than protagonists grouped in three alliances and in a position to sharing themselves more of 80% of the transported world-wide interchange in container, has caused a real change of identity of the great marine agencies, that they have become or of direct or joint venture property between the shipowning groups and the previously independent Italian operators. A process, this, that it could endure an ulterior acceleration if - as many experts preview - the group of the great players container will endure ulterior fusions and integrations.

Duci has evidenced that but from the analysis it emerges clearly as the foreign investments in Italy have created value when the participation has regarded not only asset physicists, but also the vital present human inside companies that, regarding the sections port and services, do not anticipate the offshoring risk. Moreover such process is not new for our Country, where already in the past decade some between the main national players of the field have seen the income in the capital of great international operators: from the acquisition of Lloyd Triestino, then renominated Marine Italy, by Evergreen, from the passage of the control of the greater terminal Italian container, that of Genoa-Voltri from the Fiat group to PSA of Singapore, until the cession to the American Carnival, of the most prestigious shipowning group and to follow crocieristico, Costa Crociere.
In these years the active participation of shipowning large groups in the marine agencies and the Italian shipment houses, as well as in the Italian harbour terminals, had begun to make to feel its weight also through the formula of joint venture.

For Duci, than the marine, harbour and logistic section directly exposed on the front of the internationalization and the globalization it has lived and it is living a phenomenon of "attraction" of international investments he is not in itself amazing and it is from reading itself as a demonstration of the value of the section. Paradoxicalally - according to Federagenti - such evolution could be one of the modalities in order to fully realize the potentialities of development of companies that, to vital Italian or Italian solo, would not have means in order to invest how much necessary one to the aim to place itself on markets where the dimensions are becoming more and more essential in order to compete.

Duci has found moreover that it must look also the other face of the medal, since the Italians are less not in the markets foreign countries: Italy - it has remembered - is the number on the international markets for the acquisition of companies in the field ferries, with two groups (Grimaldi Naples and Onorato) important protagonists international operations.




Foreign participations in field maritime & port logistics (1996-2018)


Transaction Analysis

Announced Given



Target/Issuer Name

Transaction Type

Buyer/Investor Name (s)

Seller Name (s)

Feb-16-17
Signature MOA,
to May
execution



Ignazio Messina & C

Merger/Acquisition

MSC

Ignazio Messina & C

Feb-08-18
Feb-20-18



Shipowning managements spa

Merger/Acquisition		Taconic Capital, Attestor Capital, Deutsche Bank

Shipowning managements spa

apr-08-2018



SCT (salerno container terminal)

Merger/Acquisition

ICON

Gallozzi group

feb-27-2018



G.Bottiglieri shipping company

Merger/Acquisition

Bain Capital

G.Bottiglieri shipping company

nov-23-2017



Mediterranean tugs S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition		Deutsche Alternatives Asset Management (Global) Limited, Pan-European Infrastructure II

Reunited tugs S.p.A.

lug-07-2017



Shipping RBD

Merger/Acquisition

Pillarstone

Shipping RBD

giu-23-2017



Pacorini Forwarding S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

CWL International LLC

B. Pacorini S.r.l

apr-21-2017



S.I.T.T.A.M. S.r.l.

Merger/Acquisition

Raben Group KNOWS

ALS Minerals, Inc.

sea-31-2017



Premuda spa

Merger/Acquisition

Pillarstone

Premuda spa

feb-22-2017



Group Harbour Investments PLC

Merger/Acquisition

InfraVia, Infracapital

Holding Gastaldi Spa, Finsea S.p.A., I.L. Investments srl

DIC-09-2016



RavennaTP s.r.l.

Merger/Acquisition

Global Holding Ports Plc

-

DIC-06-2016



Europe Multipurpose Terminals - EMT S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

Yalova Ro-Ro Terminal A.S.

Friulia PLC, Francesco Parisi Casa di Spedizioni PLC

set-10-2015



Savino Del Bene S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

-

-

set-09-2015



Group joints

Merger/Acquisition

ICON

Group joints

needle-07-2015

Reefer S.p.A. Terminal

Merger/Acquisition		APM Terminals - Aarhus A/S

GF Group Spa

lug-08-2015



Moby S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

-

Hourglass SGR S.p.A., Hourglass Capital Partners

apr-01-2014



PETROLMAR You transport and Marine Services S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

Vroon B.V.

-

gen-22-2014

Deiulemar Shipping PLC, Dry Bulk Unit Business

Merger/Acquisition

Heron Ventures Limited

Deiulemar Shipping PLC

DIC-16-2013



Samer Seaports & Terminals Srl

Merger/Acquisition

U.N. Ro-Ro Isletmeleri A.S.		Samer & Co. Shipping S.r.l.

gen-25-2013



FRANCO VAGUE S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

Nippon Express (Europe) GmbH

I2 Capital Partners SGR S.p.A., I2 Capital Partners, Intekcapital S.p.A.

set-13-2012



SDV Getco SRL

Merger/Acquisition

Bollore Logistics the USA, Inc.

-

giu-30-2012



Moby S.p.A.

Private Placement

-

-

feb-13-2012



Sea Metal Srl

Merger/Acquisition

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp

Petrol Works Spa

giu-08-2011



Toremar Tuscan Regional Shipping Company S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

Moby S.p.A.

-

sea-29-2011

Ferry International S.r.l.

Merger/Acquisition

JF Hillebrand Group AG

-

mag-10-2010



Sea Spa Shipments

Private Placement

-

-

feb-26-2010



15% Stake in Dock of Cesari and 15% Stake in Navy of the Cesari

Merger/Acquisition

MDL Marinas Group PLC

-

gen-18-2010



It plays hooky of the Cesari S.p.A

Private Placement

-

-

nov-04-2009



Terminal High Backdrops

Merger/Acquisition		Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Group (nka:First Infrastructure Group); Energy Coal S.p.A.; Italian S.r.l. Coke; SAIF S.p.A.; Unicoal Spa

ott-20-2009



Tuscan Regional Shipping Company Spa Toremar and Regional Campania Marine Spa Caremar

Merger/Acquisition

-

Tirrenia di Navigazione S.p.A.

set-24-2009



Stradeblu s.r.l.

Merger/Acquisition

Lota Maritime KNOWS

21 Investments SGR S.p.A., Giada Equity Fund

mag-13-2009



Wartsila Navim Diesel Srl

Merger/Acquisition

Wärtsilä Oyj Abp

-

apr-23-2009



Stradeblu s.r.l.

Merger/Acquisition

Lota Maritime KNOWS

-

sea-01-2009



Marina Blu S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

-		MPS Venture SGR PLC (nka:Value Italy SGR S.p.A.)

DIC-13-2008



Taranto Container S.p.A. Terminal

Merger/Acquisition

Hutchison Whampoa Limited		Evergreen Marine Corporation (Taiwan) Ltd

DIC-13-2008



Taranto Container S.p.A. Terminal

Merger/Acquisition

Hutchison Whampoa Limited

set-03-2008



Oil Tankers S.p.A

Merger/Acquisition

Holding Furtrans Malta

-

gen-15-2008



Saint George terminal

Merger/Acquisition		Rickmers-Linie GmbH & Cie. KG

Finterminal

DIC-31-2007



Cafi-Lift attendant Srl

Merger/Acquisition

-

Clarkson PLC

nov-06-2007

Costa Container Lines S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition		Hamburg Südamerikanische Dampfschifffahrts-Gesellschaft KG

GF Group Spa

needle-15-2007

Technical Services S.r.l., Ports Service Business

Merger/Acquisition

Konecranes Plc		Technical Services S.r.l.

needle-06-2007



Terminal Bulk Italy S.p.A

Merger/Acquisition		Babcock & Brown Infrastructure Group (nka:First Infrastructure Group)

-

needle-01-2006



Moby S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

-

MPS Venture SGR PLC (nka:Value Italy SGR S.p.A.), Venture Dukedom

feb-07-2006

Pagnan PLC, Inland Transport Toilets Business

Merger/Acquisition

Cargill, Incorporated

Pagnan S.p.A.

feb-06-2006



Free navigation of the S.r.l. Gulf

Merger/Acquisition

-

-

sea-18-2005

Clarkson Italy S.r.l

Merger/Acquisition

Clarkson PLC

-

gen-27-2005



Baglietto S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

Profile Spinnaker

Enel Net Gas S.p.A. (nka:2i Net Gas PLC)

DIC-22-2004



Idrosicilia S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

Companies Générale DES Eaux (nka:Veolia Eau-Company Générale DES Eaux)

Enel PLC

DIC-23-2003



Brindisi Terminal Italy S.p.a.

Merger/Acquisition

Malta Freeport Terminals Ltd.

Participation papalists srl, Municipality of Brindisi

apr-12-2003



Navigation Mountain S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

-

Sofipa SGR S.p.A.

feb-21-2003



Savino Del Bene S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

-

-

mag-30-2002



Italy di Navigazione PLC

Merger/Acquisition

CP Ships Limited

of Friendly Society of Navigation PLC

apr-30-2002



Moby S.p.A.

Private Placement

Equinox S.A.

-

DIC-05-2000



Gateway Container International Limited

Private Placement

CDC Group plc

-

DIC-31-1998



Borghi International S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

-

Borghi Logistics Spa

ott-06-1998



LLOYD Triestino /italia of navigation

Merger/Acquisition

Evergreen marine corporation

Finmare

mag-25-1998



VTE

Merger/Acquisition

PSA

Sinport

mag-25-1998



VEECON

Merger/Acquisition

PSA

Sinport

sea-29-1996



Contship Italy S.p.A.

Merger/Acquisition

-

It arches Enterprise Managements SGR PLC, It arches Enterprise
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Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
SHIPPING
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
EDUCATION
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.
INDUSTRY
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
NEWS
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.
SHIPPING
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
ACCIDENTS
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
ACCIDENTS
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
SHIPPING
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.
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
PORTS
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
CRUISES
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%
PORTS
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
PORTS
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
INDUSTRY
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
PORTS
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
PORTS
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%
SEAFARERS
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
PORTS
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
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
PORTS
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%)
PORTS
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
PORTS
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
RAILWAY TRANSPORT
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.
PORTS
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
PORTS
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%)
SHIPYARDS
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
PORTS
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.
LOGISTICS
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
INDUSTRY
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
SHIPYARDS
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
SHIPPING
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
JOBS
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
LOGISTICS
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
INDUSTRY
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.
MARITIME SERVICES
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
INDUSTRY
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
OFFSHORE
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
INSTITUTIONS
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
SHIPPING
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.
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
INDUSTRY
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
INDUSTRY
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
PORTS
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
PORTS
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
INTERMODAL TRANSPORT
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
PORTS
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
ASSOCIATIONS
Sandro Bucchioni and Andrea Fontana confirmed as presidents of the La Spezia freight forwarders and maritime agents.
La Spezia
New two-year mandate
INDUSTRY
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.
ENVIRONMENT
PSA Italy presented its 2025 Sustainability Report
Genoa
The document highlights, among other things, the employment data and the economic impact on the territory
PORTS
The Central-Northern Adriatic Port Authority confirms the completion of the projects financed by the PNRR
Ravenna
PORTS
Mirco Carloni has taken office as president of the Central Adriatic Port System Authority.
Ancona
SHIPPING
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
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
MEETINGS
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
ASSITERMINAL
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
PORTS
The Central Adriatic Port Authority announces that it has achieved its objectives under the PNRR
Ancona
PORTS
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
INSURANCE
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
SHIPYARDS
Fincantieri signs an agreement in Albania for shipbuilding training.
Trieste
Skills development for the growth of the new Pashaliman naval industrial hub
PORTS
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
SHIPPING
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
PORTS
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.
SEAFARERS
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
SHIPYARDS
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
PORTS
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
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will take place in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
SHIPPING
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
INDUSTRY
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.
PORTS
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
PORTS
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.
PORTS
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
FREIGHT TERMINALS
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
MEETINGS
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.
ASSOCIATIONS
Spediporto has opened its own representative office in Hong Kong
Genoa
Giachero: the opening of this desk is also an opportunity for young people
LOGISTICS
Arcese, Conti and Cosulich establish a company for the port logistics of finished vehicles
Livorno
SHIPPING
HMM orders eight bulk carriers and two gas carriers
Seoul
Investment of approximately 1.1 billion dollars
SHIPPING
MPC Container Ships has purchased four 7,000 TEU containerships built between 2023 and 2024.
Oslo
Investment of 340 million dollars
LOGISTICS
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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