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Assiterminal presents its proposals to ensure competitiveness and sustainability to the Italian port system
Central issues are those of work, governance, energy transition and digital transition
Genova
December 9, 2024
In view of a 2025 that promises to be difficult for ports Assiterminal presented today in Genoa, on the occasion of the Christmas toast of the association, its own position paper, which has already been shared with the government, with which the Italian Association of Port & Terminal Operators illustrated the its proposals to ensure competitiveness and sustainability to the Italian port system. A system that, according to the association will be put to the test next year as - explained Assiterminal - "the geopolitical and economic data, even according to analysts, do not provide us with data on freight transport in Italian ports for 2025. We therefore imagine - specified the association - a trend similar to that of this year for the entire freight sector, which remember it differs very little from 2023, especially if we keep the increase in transhipment volumes compared to the ports/gateway terminals. Similar uncertainty - he specified The Association - towards food bulk, except perhaps those liquid, while automotive and ro-ro offer food for optimism and therefore constant growth rates. The sector is also waiting of miscellaneous goods/general cargo which in any case counts on consolidating the market shares acquired. The only sector of which we are aware of significant growth - noted Assiterminal - remains the cruise ship that should give new passenger records lively".

"There is a lot of talk about ports, little about terminals, of the port companies that make it live, that generate traffic and work," observed the president of Assiterminal, Tomaso Cognolato, on the occasion of the presentation of the position paper of the association, which we publish below. "The system - he underlined - needs governance and shared actions, no longer postponed. Our proposals represent a plan for modernising Italian ports and making them more sustainable, and aligned with international standards. 'Re also working assiduously with the confederal system to outline a series of proposals in this direction".

Assiterminal's position paper addresses four themes those of work, governance, transition energy and digital transition. Compared to the first, the document underlines that the national collective agreement of work, which has been recently renovated ( of 19 November 2024), is a model of balancing needs and workers' rights, introducing tools for welfare and improving health and social security conditions. For governance of the Italian port system, Assiterminal believes that a centralised approach is needed to enhance the value of investments and ensure efficiency that is competitive at the international. On the energy transition front, The association asks for the incentive of the self-production of renewable energy, dock electrification and adoption of alternative fuels through rewarding instruments in the concessions, but also investments in storage and in alternative fuel supply processes. For the digital transition, according to Assiterminal the goal is that of standardizing the collection and management of data between companies, institutions and terminals to promote greater transparency and allow more efficient investment planning.




QUALE PORTUALITA' nel 2025 …

Si parla molto di portualità, poco dei terminal, delle imprese portuali che la fanno vivere, che generano traffici e lavoro.
Non diamo i numeri, confermiamo i dati forniti nel corso della nostra Assemblea “RAPPORTI - connessioni in condivisione” dello scorso luglio, così come il nostro modo di essere e fare Associazione

Il sistema della portualità ha bisogno di una governance semplificata e centrale.

Le nostre considerazioni e le nostre proposte
1) Lavoro
2) Governance
3) Transizione energetica
4) Transizione digitale


1) LAVORO

Rinnovato il CCNL dei lavoratori dei porti: 12 mesi di trattative, di non facili mediazioni tra tutte le componenti delle delegazioni trattanti. Momenti in cui è mancata la condivisione con i lavoratori sull'andamento delle trattative e sul merito delle questioni e delle problematiche che si stavano affrontando, da una parte, dall'altra momenti in cui gli equilibri tra associazioni datoriali sono stati messi in discussione rischiando di perdere il focus sulla portata e sugli effetti di un contratto “collettivo”.

Ora abbiamo un “prodotto” che porterà il livello di inquadramento di riferimento a una retribuzione mensile lorda di circa duemila euro, che ha inserito strumenti di welfare, che aumenterà le prestazioni a copertura della polizza sanitaria, che apre a tutte le tipizzazioni del contratto di apprendistato. Abbiamo due anni davanti per lavorare su una piattaforma di prossimo rinnovo che renda il nostro contratto ancora più un modello per le aziende e i lavoratori.

Il valore del nostro CCNL va confermato per la sua capacità di regolare l'attività imprenditoriale nei porti e i rapporti di lavoro, ricordandoci che il nostro comparto esiste in quanto “autorizzato” dallo Stato, attraverso un processo pubblicistico di concessioni e autorizzazioni che hanno alla base la capacità di fare impresa e di sviluppare traffici funzionali a potenziare e garantire import, export e turismo: tutte attività utili al sistema produttivo del Paese.

Assiterminal crede fortemente nel CCNL dei porti, così come nella regolazione del lavoro nei porti che resta e deve restare elemento distintivo nel nostro mercato del lavoro per garantire adeguate condizioni economiche, certezza nell'organizzazione del lavoro, assenza di lavoro irregolare e di conseguenza rafforzare i presupposti per un lavoro sicuro. I porti e lo shipping sono gli unici due settori in cui lo Stato (attraverso le Autorità di sistema e le Capitanerie, ciascuno per il proprio ambito) assicura insieme alle imprese la regolarità dei rapporti di lavoro: di questo dobbiamo essere orgogliosi e valorizzare la nostra specificità.

L'efficienza delle imprese si fonda sulla loro capacità di investire sulle donne e sugli uomini che ne fanno parte: formazione, equità, valorizzazione delle diversità, welfare, corrette relazioni sindacali, engagement sul territorio, ma anche misure idonee per accompagnare il ricambio generazionale e accogliere i giovani: tutti valori e presupposti che condividiamo e promuoviamo quotidianamente.

1.1) PROPOSTE
  • La regolazione e la regolamentazione del lavoro nei porti dovrebbero essere garantite e disciplinate da un unico impianto normativo nazionale che superi la distinzione tra operazioni e servizi portuali (dm 585/95 - dm 132/2001) comprendendo quindi il ciclo delle operazioni portuali in un'unica disciplina, segmentabile (appaltabile quindi secondo le norme di carattere generale, sempre ovviamente in un alveo autorizzativo)
  • La somministrazione di lavoro temporaneo portuale, in un'ottica di servizio di interesse generale e laddove si ravveda la necessità di una sua istituzione nelle forme previste dall'art.17, legge 84/94, potrebbe prevedere, in coerenza con quanto sopraesposto, l'estensione ad attività oggi cd “accessorie” a condizioni di mercato. Valutare inoltre quali eventuali soluzioni - diverse dalle attuali - adottare per assicurare adeguate forme di tutela per i lavoratori somministrati
  • Confidiamo che in legge di bilancio possa passare l'emendamento per l'esigibilità del cd “fondo prepensionamento lavoratori portuali” funzionale ad avviare con adeguate misure di sostegno un graduale e necessario ricambio generazionale in un settore in cui la media anagrafica dei lavoratori “operativi” tende a superare i 50 anni: i processi di automazione vanno accompagnati !
  • Procedere all'individuazione, anche graduale, dell'inserimento di alcune mansioni di lavoro portuale tra le categorie usuranti

2) GOVERNANCE

Premettiamo un principio a noi molto caro: l'efficienza dei porti è data dalla capacità di produrre valore da parte delle aziende. Il nostro sistema portuale è fondato su un modello in linea di principio ideale, di partnership pubblico privato, Stato/impresa, concedente/concessionario che deve svilupparsi attraverso meccanismi che semplifichino anche per le Autorità di Sistema l'esercizio delle loro funzioni dando certezza a chi investe o voglia investire.

Non è in discussione la natura giuridica delle ADSP: il demanio è un bene pubblico strategico per il sistema Paese: dobbiamo superare una visione immobiliaristica del demanio portuale, l'equazione canone per metro quadro non può più essere centrale, così come i criteri di rivalutazione dei canoni (abbiamo visto cosa hanno generato lo scorso anno).

Il Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti deve confermare la sua centralità e con essa l'esercizio delle funzioni di pianificazione, regolamentazione, vigilanza e controllo: se per fare questo è necessaria o utile creare o rafforzare un Ente - Agenzia centrale, che si proceda velocemente in tal senso.

In quest'ottica, la Conferenza nazionale dei presidenti, allargata alle associazioni nazionali maggiormente rappresentative (sul modello della rappresentanza del CCNL) potrebbe finalmente assurgere a soggetto di coordinamento formalizzato di una governance di sistema centralizzata.
Abbiamo bisogno che sia confermata una disciplina specialistica per il nostro settore che valorizzi gli investimenti e la produzione del valore delle aziende e anche degli investimenti pubblici.

La modernizzazione del Sistema necessita di un'assegnazione di compiti e funzioni chiare, di una ripartizione di competenze tra Ministero, ART, ADSP che oggi è squilibrato, così come di una razionalizzazione dei compiti e delle funzioni degli enti preposti ai controlli sulle merci e sui passeggeri.

Qualunque riforma - in ottica di regia centrale - non può certo stravolgere l'assetto delle concessioni (dal punto di vista delle attuali assegnazioni) ma potrebbe guardare anche oltre, come ad esempio ai temi dell'underwater, dell'offshore e dello sviluppo di depositi costieri ovvero il mondo variegato che si svilupperà intorno alla transizione energetica.

2.1) PROPOSTE
  • La portualità è un tema strategico per il sistema produttivo nazionale e come tale deve essere gestito con una visione e processi di derivazione governativa e non locale.
  • Il Comitato di Gestione delle ADSP dovrebbe essere assimilato a una conferenza di servizi in cui ogni Ente si pronuncia una sola volta.
  • I Presidenti dovrebbero durare in carica per un periodo superiore ai 4 anni, avere tutele legali rafforzate, scegliere il proprio Segretario generale e poter gestire una struttura con strumenti (come il CCNL) di diritto del lavoro privatistico, con conseguenti maggiori possibilità di affidare in outsourcing attività consulenziali e di progetto.
  • Il Piano nazionale della logistica e della portualità dovrebbe essere aggiornato ogni 3 anni e essere lo strumento utile alla pianificazione degli interventi e dell'utilizzo delle risorse a livello nazionale
  • Deve essere chiara e rafforzata la funzione dei PRP: evidente che detti strumenti devono essere aggiornati periodicamente e valutati dal centro per renderli uniformi a una programmazione nazionale, non locale (vedi punto precedente)
  • Deve essere chiara la funzione di regolazione delle ADSP, distinta da quella di impresa, attraverso strumenti che lo consentano (peraltro già esistenti e adottabili) senza stravolgerne la natura giuridica.
  • Lo shift modale verso il trasporto ferroviario o verso altre forme di trasporto sostenibili dovrebbe essere incentivato attraverso incentivi parametrati all'adozione di metriche misurabili (le norme ad oggi vigenti sono inattuate anche in quanto prive di criteri misurabili)
  • Il regolamento sulle concessioni e le linee guida applicative vanno ripresi. Il regolamento deve essere uno e uguale per tutte le portualità; le linee guida devono essere riformulate utilizzando criteri (ad esempio quello per il calcolo del WACC) adeguati al nostro sistema produttivo (non, ad esempio, ai meccanismi delle concessioni autostradali in cui la tariffa è regolata e remunera gli investimenti). La portualità vive di dinamiche di mercato in un contesto di traffici internazionali in cui le politiche tariffarie hanno dinamiche negoziali. Contemporaneamente vanno aboliti i regolamenti concessioni locali delle ADSP.
  • Stesso discorso vale per la redazione del bilancio (o dei bilanci): opportuno procedere a un'unica linea guida che standardizzi sia la parte “amministrativa” che quella “commerciale”
  • A mero titolo di esempio i criteri cd “premianti” che concorrono alla determinazione dell'assegnazione di una concessione dovrebbero essere misurabili:
    a) l'adozione di sistemi di gestione sulla sicurezza,
    b) la riduzione delle emissioni attraverso meccanismi di misurazione del carbon foot print (tassonomia) per i terminal merci. Criteri trasparenti e misurabili (l'indicatore della CO2 complessiva evitata)
  • Valutare un diverso modello di “governance” per i servizi tecnico nautici in quanto funzionali all'efficienza dei porti: i sistemi tariffari e i processi di affidamento potrebbero essere maggiormente oggetto di una centralizzazione dei criteri e dei relativi processi ovvero diversamente regolati e regolamentati da parte delle ADSP in coordinamento con il centro.
  • Affermare il principio in base al quale le ADSP possono concorrere (direttamente o meno) all'acquisizione, anche in forme di compartecipazione, di asset e servizi logistici diversi dal porto
Governance vuol dire avere una visione chiara nell'assegnazione e nell'utilizzo di un asse strategico come quello portuale, guardando oltre in tema di investimenti infrastrutturali, guardando alle dinamiche dei mercati dei traffici, alla concorrenzialità dei vettori e quindi degli asset logistici che da e per i porti si muovono. In sintesi, concorrenzialità si verso le portualità di altri paesi, non interna e con regole di ingaggio e regolazione della concorrenza (anche tra operatori) che preservi l'equilibrio nella gestione/concessione degli asset.

Governance vuol dire gestire fenomeni di un marcato che sta assumendo dimensioni sempre più grandi sia per le aggregazioni e integrazioni dei player che per le dinamiche geopolitiche

Nel 2025 si riaprirà il tema dei regimi fiscali del registro internazionale e della tonnage tax: per quanto trattasi di aspetti che andrebbero regolati a livello dello spazio economico europeo, ribadiamo la strategicità e l'importanza dei suddetti regimi fiscali, alternativi tra loro, laddove questi restino però perimetrati all'ambito del trasporto marittimo, fatte salve ovviamente le attività “ancillari” del settore crocieristico.


3) TRANSIONE ENERGETICA

Qualunque processo di transizione va accompagnato e guidato: quindi anche questi processi hanno bisogno di essere guidati dal centro.

La transizione energetica o ecologica per le imprese e i terminal deve avvenire attraverso meccanismi e strumenti incentivanti/premianti (anche all'interno dei meccanismi concessori/autorizzativi) sia per l'acquisto di nuovi equipments che per l'adozione di processi di autoproduzione di energia da fonti rinnovabili – alternative

Cold ironing - Shore Power: al netto della fase di infrastrutturazione dei POD, della loro “capacità” di collegamento alla rete elettrica nazionale, dell'abbattimento degli oneri si sistema sulla tariffa, è indispensabile procedere individuando soluzioni concrete

3.1) PROPOSTE
  • Individuare i modelli operativi: concessione ai sensi dell'art 24 reg. nav. mar. (in parallelo a subconcessioni ai sensi dell'art 45 bis cod. nav.) ovvero affidamenti disciplinati dal codice appalti
  • Agevolare e promuovere forme di cooperazione tra operatori portuali e produttori di energia elettrica (premiando forniture prodotte da fonti rinnovabili) per ovviare alla non avvenuta regolamentazione delle comunità energetiche portuali
  • prevedere all'interno di un processo di concessione/sub concessione un periodo di ammortamento degli investimenti in impianti di produzione da fonti rinnovabili e assimilato, adeguato al periodo utile di produzione.
  • Adottare meccanismi (modello transizione 5.0) anche all'interno dei regimi concessori e autorizzativi per promuovere il refitting degli equipments operativi
L'elettrificazione delle banchine e/o dei processi operativi non è l'unica soluzione verso l'imposizione di una transizione energetica; la pianificazione verso investimenti in infrastrutture di stoccaggio e processi di fornitura di “carburanti” alternativi deve essere gestita dal “centro” con una flessibilità tale da consentire adeguamenti tecnico funzionali rapidi e procedure operative analoghe per tutti i porti. Le navi non sono gli unici utenti dei porti, l'autotrasporto, il trasporto ferroviario, l'utenza di crociere e traghetti devono poter trovare anche nei porti punti di approvigionamento - rifornimento di combustibili alternativi.

Risorse utili a agevolare tali percorsi devono essere trovate, ad esempio, attraverso i meccanismi legati alla tassazione ETS


4) TRANSIZIONE DIGITALE

Il Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei trasporti, anche tramite RAM stanno accelerando misure e processi utili alla transizione digitale della filiera logistica che vede nei porti e negli operatori portuali il fulcro nevralgico per una corretta e fluida gestione dei dati e conseguentemente dei flussi. L'omogenizzazione della raccolta dei dati, nel rispetto della loro matrice e funzione, favorirebbe anche il “decisore” in analisi e azioni conseguenti anche dal punto di vista della pianificazione degli interventi e degli investimenti (es. analisi dei flussi)

4.1) PROPOSTE

La digitalizzazione dei processi dovrebbe riguardare anche gli adempimenti e la relazione tra terminal/imprese e Enti
  • Procedere attraverso il SIN (o altri strumenti) alla mappatura dei sedimi portuali, delle concessioni e autorizzazioni, dei regolamenti e degli atti delle ADSP per favorire un monitoraggio e una maggiore fruibilità (trasparenza) della gestione degli asset demaniali
  • Procedere alla digitalizzazione dei processi autorizzativi/concessori
  • Favorire una razionalizzazione delle procedure di controllo di merci e passeggeri (anche ai fini di security)
  • Implementare la connettività nei porti

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In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of La Spezia grew by +2.0%
La Spezia
In decisa crescita il traffico delle merci nei porti tunisini
Nel trimestre aprile-giugno è stato di 7,4 milioni di tonnellate (+8,8%)
The port of Koper reports a 5.6% decrease in quarterly freight traffic
Ljubljana
In June the decline was -18.9%
Strait of Hormuz crisis has severe impact on DP World's financial and operating performance
Dubai
Container traffic at CK Hutchison terminals fell by -1% in the first six months of 2026.
Hong Kong
Excluding operations in Panama, volumes increased by +5%
In the first half of 2026, freight traffic in the port of Hamburg decreased by -3.1%.
Hamburg
Containers amounted to four million TEUs (-3.7%)
HMM's revenues increased by 29.7% in the second quarter
Seoul
Net profit down, weighed down by lower financial income
Evergreen's net profit grew by 43.9% in the April-June quarter.
Taipei
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd benefit from the recovery of the container shipping market
Copenhagen/Hamburg
The Danish company reports better quarterly performance than its German partner in Gemini Cooperation
Freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado remained stable in the second quarter
Genoa
Passenger numbers drop at both ports
In the second quarter, Yang Ming recorded a net profit growth of +610.7%.
Keelung
Revenues stable in the first half of 2026
Two ships attacked in the Gulf of Oman and off the coast of Yemen
Southampton
A container ship was reportedly hit by an American helicopter
The Northern Sea Route is not at all competitive with the sea route through Suez
Basel
Study by two researchers from Mokpo National Maritime University
The auction on August 28 is expected to confirm Rheinmetall-MSC's interest in the Romanian Mangalia shipyard.
Bucharest
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
Danish DFDS's quarterly financial performance improves
Copenhagen
In the April-June quarter, rolling stock transported by the fleet increased by 1.1%. Passengers decreased by 8.9%.
Container traffic at HHLA terminals decreased by -8.0% in the second quarter
Hamburg
Revenues increased by 2.5%. Operating costs increased by 5.7%.
The Livorno Port Authority creates an internal task force for the Darsena Europa project.
Livorno
The aim is to ensure a unified coordination with the commissioner structure that follows the project
Costa Cruises announces change of management for the Americas region.
Genoa
Jorge Serrano Martín de Vidales will replace Dario Rustico
MSC installs Jotun's proactive hull cleaning system on MSC Daniela
Sandefjord
Combines advanced antifouling technology with robotic inspection and cleaning
Wan Hai Lines reports a 965.6% increase in quarterly profit
Taipei
The company orders six new 11,000 TEU containerships
In the second quarter, cargo traffic in Montenegrin ports decreased by -5.8%
Podgorica
Cargoes to and from Italy dropped by -40.6%
The Grimaldi Group has taken delivery of the Grande Pacifico
Naples
The vessel is the first of five new sister PCTCs with a capacity of 9,800 ceu
In 2025, the Fratelli Cosulich group's revenues amounted to 1.9 billion euros (-11.5%)
Genoa
Net profit of 20.0 million euros (-3.0%)
Maurizio Longo, Secretary General of Trasportounito, has passed away.
Rome
He passed away in Rome after a long illness.
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
SAILING LIST
Visual Sailing List
Departure ports
Arrival ports by:
- alphabetical order
- country
- geographical areas
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
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