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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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Global Ports Holding will build and operate a cruise terminal in the port of Ferrol.
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30-year concession contract
HD Hyundai partners with Siemens to revitalize US shipbuilding
Seongnam/San Francisco
In the July-September quarter, vessel traffic in the Bosphorus Strait decreased by -0.5%
Ankara
In the first nine months of 2025 the decline was -4.7%
In the third quarter, naval traffic in the Panama Canal grew by +7.0%
Panama
They transported a total of 62.6 million tons of goods (-0.4%)
Foreign traffic at Chinese seaports reached a historic record in the third quarter
Beijing
Containers also reach their maximum peak
The approval process for the Catania Port Master Plan has been completed.
COSCO Shipping Holdings' revenues decreased by 20.4% in the third quarter.
Hong Kong
Containerized cargo carried by the Chinese group's fleet increased by +4.9%
US and China to suspend reciprocal taxes on each other's ships for a year
Washington/Beijing
Tariffs introduced to hit Chinese exports will be reduced in exchange for Beijing's aggressive fight against fentanyl.
Intermodal transport operators and associations urge the German government to take measures to save the sector
Brussels
Open letter to the Minister of Transport and the CEO of the DB Group
COSCO Shipping Ports reports record quarterly revenue
Hong Kong
The July-September period closed with a net profit of 99.2 million dollars (-3.6%)
CIMC's container sales decreased by -36.0% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
The reduction is due to lower demand for dry cargo containers
Agreement between IDS (Fincantieri) and Next Geosolutions for the development of Unmanned Surface Vehicles
Trieste/Naples
They will be used for civilian purposes in the Oil & Gas and renewable energy sectors
A cooperation agreement between the Italian and Indian port systems is being finalized.
Rome
Rixi met with Indian Minister of Ports and Shipping
CMA CGM and RSGT partner to operate a new container terminal at the port of Jeddah
Marseille
An investment of 450 million dollars is planned
The stranding of a ship did not interrupt shipping traffic in the Suez Canal.
Ismailia
Accident involving the sanctioned oil tanker "Komander"
Royal Caribbean Cruises Sets New Quarterly Financial and Operating Records
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Miami
Good prospects also for the 2026 season
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Freight traffic handled by the port of Rotterdam remained stable in the third quarter.
Rotterdam
Containerized cargo volumes remained unchanged. Bulk cargo increased slightly, while rolling stock and conventional cargo decreased.
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Pakistan offers Bangladesh the use of Karachi port for its foreign trade
Dhaka
A direct air link between the two countries is planned.
The World Shipping Council and the China Shipowners' Association discussed reciprocal taxes on US and Chinese ships.
Shanghai
Beijing has reportedly introduced exemptions for US ships built in China
The German Rail Freight Association denounces the failure of the national rail network expansion plan.
Berlin
Westenberger: In recent years, federal governments have instead provided cement for the roads
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Ties between the US and South Korean shipbuilding industries are further strengthened.
Gyeongju
HD Hyundai and Huntington Ingalls Industries sign manufacturing cooperation agreement
Marsa Maroc and CMA CGM have formalized the agreement for the management of the new West Terminal at the port of Nador West Med.
Paris
It will become operational in 2027
SAS (MSC group) will exit Moby by selling 49% of its capital to Onorato Armatori
Rome
The AGCM announces that the commitments presented dissolve the structural and financial ties that had motivated the start of the investigation
Moving the cruise terminal in Trieste is being considered.
The UIRR is disappointed by the European Commissioners' intention to withdraw their proposed amendment to the Combined Transport Directive.
Brussels
The sector - the association underlines - needs a framework legislation
Sparks fly between the League and Brothers of Italy over the appointment of the presidents of the Port System Authorities.
Rome
Salvini accuses the majority party of obstructing them, absolving Giorgia Meloni from any responsibility
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Taranto decreased by -22.9%
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Taranto
Decline in all main product segments except liquid bulk
Kuehne+Nagel announces cost reduction program
Schindellegi
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In the third quarter, DSV recorded a net profit of DKK 2.2 billion (-24.1%).
Hedehusene
Revenues rose 63.2% to a record $72 billion.
Fedespedi and Assiterminal are asking the Ministry of Transport for clarification and changes to the rules governing truck waiting times for loading and unloading.
Milan
Federlogistica: Before launching the port reform, a discussion with operators is necessary.
Genoa
Falteri: No reform can work unless it arises from a true, structured, and ongoing dialogue.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in Spanish ports increased by +0.7%
Madrid
Container cargo and dry bulk volumes are declining
ESPO calls for continued efforts towards a global solution on ship emissions despite referral to IMO
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
In the third quarter, freight traffic in the port of Antwerp-Bruges decreased by -2.8%.
Antwerp
In addition to bulk cargo, containers also decreased
Luka Koper and CEVA Logistics launch joint venture for car traffic in Slovenian ports
Koper
CMA CGM has signed a declaration of intent
Greer (USTR): Chinese retaliatory measures will not prevent US from rebuilding its shipbuilding base
While for many the postponement of the Net-Zero Framework should be seen as an opportunity, for others it derails the path to decarbonisation of shipping.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ships will refuel with renewable fuels in the port of Barcelona
Miami
Eight-year agreement with Spain's Repsol
The IMO MEPC has decided to postpone the vote on the shipping decarbonisation strategy by one year.
London/Brussels
Kazakhstan (ICS): Industry needs clarity. T&E, there's a risk that the agreement, even if adopted in a year, won't enter into force before 2030.
ESPO welcomes the EU Parliament's recognition of the role of ports in strengthening mobility and military resilience.
Brussels
Ryckbost: We hope that these points will be reflected in the final compromise text.
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Genoa
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Salvini, the port reform aims to create a national port network capable of overcoming fragmentation
Rome
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Los Angeles
Port authorities are concerned about the impact of new taxes on Chinese ships and cranes.
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Seoul
The ships will be delivered by April 2029
Filt Cgil, concerned about the TAR ruling on self-production in the port of Salerno.
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Kuala Lumpur
The Singapore Straits region remains at high risk
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La Spezia
A heavy brake - they underline - on the principles of participation, transparency and control provided for by the current legislation
In Indonesia, two accidents on the same ship at the same shipyard cause 14 deaths.
Batam
This morning a second explosion on the FSO "Federal II"
South Korea's Hanwha Ocean has been implicated in the trade war between the US and China.
Beijing
Beijing also took countermeasures against five US subsidiaries of the shipbuilding group
Port of Singapore set new all-time container throughput record in third quarter
Singapore
By weight, however, this cargo volume recorded a decrease of -1.8%.
Green fuel producers support IMO's shipping decarbonization strategy
London
The importance of introducing incentives for green e-fuels was underlined
In August, freight traffic in the ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado increased by +2.5% thanks to the increase in bulk cargoes
Genoa
Various goods fell by 14.4%. The Spediporto Conference
The US threatens retaliation against states that vote to approve the Net-Zero Framework.
Washington
"Our fellow IMO members," Rubio, Wright, and Duffy warned, "should be warned."
Wallenius Wilhelmsen: New US port tax on car carriers is higher than expected.
Oslo
From tomorrow they will rise to 46 dollars per net ton
USTR announces heavy tariffs on port cranes and other handling equipment made in China
Washington
100% additional tariffs on ship-to-shore port cranes
Salvini reassures the port of Livorno of the additional resources needed for the new Darsena Europa.
Livorno
Even a hundred million euros more - the minister stated - will not block the development of the airport.
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Chinese taxes on US ships effective October 14
Beijing
Beijing's response to the taxes that will be imposed on Chinese ships calling at American ports
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Ankara
Volumes with Italy increased by +7.3%, with a sharp increase in containers (+32.2%)
Taiwanese Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL saw sharp declines in quarterly revenue
Taipei/Keelung
In the period July-September, decreases of -36.7%, -42.2% and -35.7% were recorded
ASA, ECSA, ICS, WSC, ITF, IAPH and IBIA call for approval of the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
Only global standards - they underline - will be able to decarbonise a global industry.
Zanetti (Confitarma): ensure the competitiveness of the Italian armaments industry with support tools suited to the sector
Rome
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Naples
Cruise passengers on the rise
New US tariffs will have a strong impact on containerized imports into the US in the coming months
Washington
National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates forecasts
In 2024, freight transported by rail by the Spanish company RENFE Mercancías decreased by -12.0%.
Madrid
The financial year ended with a net loss of -32.2 million euros
ZIM will not apply surcharges for new US taxes on Chinese vessels
Haifa
The new US tariffs will take effect on October 14th.
ABB sells its robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. for $5.4 billion
Zurich/Tokyo
ABB Robotics employs approximately 7,000 people
Federlogistica calls for acceptance and implementation of the regulation on waiting times for heavy vehicles.
Genoa
Falteri: essential protection for the regularity, safety, and economic sustainability of road haulage companies.
Ten European rail associations call for acceleration of TEN-T network completion
Brussels
The need to ensure sufficient funding for the implementation of interoperable systems at European level was highlighted
SAAM Towage to Complete Acquisition of Entire Share Capital in Colombia's Intertug
Santiago
An agreement was signed to obtain the remaining 30%
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Last August, the Suez Canal was crossed by 1,070 ships (-3.3%)
Cairo/Ismailia
In the first eight months of 2025, maritime traffic fell by -9.4%
Port of Salerno: Work resumes to complete the "Porta Ovest"
Naples/Rome
Cuccaro appointed special commissioner of the Central Tyrrhenian Port Authority. Annunziata resigns.
Renewal of concession for Croatian shipyard Iskra Shipyard
Sebenico
The naval-mechanical plant will be expanded to an area of 11,000 square meters
In August, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +10.9%
Ravenna
Bulk cargo is on the rise. Miscellaneous cargo is on the decline.
Federlogistica has established its own representation in the Iberian Peninsula
Genoa
It will support Italian entrepreneurs operating in Spain
Boluda acquires Royal Boskalis' towage and salvage operations in Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Valencia
Transaction valued at $640 million
ESPO urges IMO States to formally adopt the Net-Zero Framework
Brussels
The association also urges the EU Commission to align European standards
The Port of Los Angeles plans to build a new container terminal.
Los Angeles
Invitation to submit expressions of interest
UPS has completed its acquisition of Canada's Andlauer Healthcare Group.
Atlanta/Toronto
Operation worth 1.6 billion dollars
The National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Rome
It will be held on December 3rd in Rome
Two MSC Cruises Musica-class cruise ships undergoing refurbishment in Malta
Geneva
Work at Palumbo Malta Shipyard includes the construction of new suites
Increase in freight traffic in Tuscan ports over the past six months
Livorno
In the first six months of 2025, growth of +2.0% was recorded in Livorno and +4.9% in Piombino
Kalmar closes the third quarter with higher financial results and lower orders
Helsinki
The contribution of the services segment offset the lower performance of equipment sales
COSCO Strengthens Its Bulk Fleet with Orders for 29 Vessels
Shanghai
Orders worth a total of over $1.7 billion for 23 bulk carriers and six VLCCs
Tito Vespasiani has been appointed Secretary General of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.
Genoa
The 2026 budget and the 2026-2028 three-year operational plan were approved.
Assiterminal: Technical roundtable on cruise tourism is a success.
Genoa
An important step - Cognolato highlighted - to enhance the territories and promote an integrated vision of the sector.
Fincantieri signs agreement to develop Saudi Arabia's maritime ecosystem
Trieste
It was signed with the Ministry of Industry and Mineral Resources of Riyadh
Yang Ming Signs Contracts for Six New 8,000 TEU Container Ships
Keelung
They will be delivered from 2028 and will replace 5,500 TEU ships
Rijeka Gateway Terminal officially opened
River
It is operated by the joint venture between APM Terminals and Enna Logic
New historical records for quarterly traffic of goods and passengers in Albanian ports
Tirana
2.25 million tons of cargo (+16.7%) and 1.01 million people (+6.4%) moved
The Management Committee of the Southern Adriatic Port Authority takes shape
Bari
The designations of some local administrations are still missing
The Senate's VIII Commission approved the appointment of eight Port System Authority presidents.
Rome
Parliamentary process completed
Carole Montarsolo has been appointed general manager of GNV Morocco
Genoa
Know-how from over ten years of relationships and direct presence in the area
The concession term for Metal Carpenteria in the port of Crotone has been extended.
Gioia Tauro
The deadline has been extended to November 14, 2033
In the period July-September, freight traffic in Tunisian ports grew by +5.4%
La Goulette
Cruise passengers decreased by -10.5%
UPS's latest quarterly financial performance declines
Atlanta
Revenues down by -3.7%
Wärstilä Corporation closed the third quarter with sales of over 1.6 billion euros (-5.0%)
Helsinki
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Götz Becker appointed chairman of Interferry
Victoria
The president is Supapan Pichaironarongsongkram, who takes over from Guido Grimaldi
Accelleron and LAB021 partner to develop digital solutions to improve fleet operational efficiency.
The 2026 budget forecast for the Sardinian Sea Port Authority has been approved.
Cagliari
Among the objectives, the strengthening of operational infrastructures on land and dredging
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
The PCTC Grande Melbourne was christened and delivered to the Grimaldi Group in China.
Naples
It has a capacity of 9,241 CEUs
A new record in cruise traffic is expected in Italian ports in 2026
Catania
In Catania, Risposte Turismo presented the new edition of the "Italian Cruise Watch" report.
Quarterly freight traffic growth at the port of Barcelona. Declining in Algeciras.
Barcelona/Algeciras
In the period July-September, percentage variations of +1.8% and -4.1% respectively were recorded
Fincantieri launches the first integrated underwater drone system
Trieste
Tested at the Naval Support and Experimentation Center in La Spezia
Filt Cgil: The method adopted to define the port reform is unacceptable.
Rome
The union denounces the lack of involvement of workers' representatives and the lack of prior consultation.
General Assembly of Logistics: Northwest Alliance Renewed
Turin
Liguria, Lombardy, and Piedmont Regions, MIT, RFI, and Ferrovienord Sign Agreement
Konecranes reports quarterly revenue decline while orders rise.
Helsinki
In the period July-September, orders acquired for 1.15 billion euros (+20.1%)
GNV has taken delivery of the new ro-pax GNV Virgo in China
Genoa
It is the first ship powered by liquefied natural gas in the company's fleet.
A new maritime service for rolling stock to North Africa is underway at the Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal.
Vado Ligure
Connection with the Libyan port of Misurata
Grimaldi and China Merchants Shenzhen RoRo Shipping sign cooperation agreement
Naples
Expected to offer greater capacity and a broader and more efficient service network to support Chinese exports
The 2026 budget forecast and the POT of the Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas have been adopted.
Gioia Tauro
Piacenza: Cold ironing is also important to avoid having to face significant fines.
The Port of La Spezia has completed its first cold ironing tests at Molo Garibaldi.
La Spezia
The transformation cabin at the dock has been connected to the cruise ship "MSC Seaview"
Global Ports Holding has signed a contract to manage the Casablanca cruise terminal.
Istanbul
15-year agreement with option for a 20-year extension
A conference on e-commerce returns at LIUC
Castellanza
In the fashion sector they represent over 30% of online orders in Europe
Fincantieri and Defcomm sign agreement for the development of surface drones.
Trieste
Co-investment to accelerate its industrialization
Australian Scott McKay is the new president of the International Cargo Handling Association.
London
He took over from John Beckett
Container traffic in the port of Valencia fell by 11.6% in September.
Valencia
In the third quarter of 2025, overall freight traffic decreased by -3.2%
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 0.7% in the third quarter.
Long Beach
Empty spaces are rising. Full capacity at boarding and disembarking is down 1.0% and 8.5% respectively.
Piacenza: The port of Gioia Tauro aims to handle seven million containers by 2029.
Genoa
Transhipment - he underlined - represents an essential gateway for international goods into the national market.
Arkas Line's new direct service connects the Eastern Mediterranean and Italy with West Africa.
Izmir
It will be held on a weekly basis
Assocostieri urges revitalization of the national bunkering sector
Genoa
Among the proposals, making it possible to use barges as floating storage facilities for alternative fuels
The Ministry of Transport has requested an agreement for Consalvo to become president of the Eastern Adriatic Port Authority.
Rome/Trieste
Fedriga: The Friuli Venezia Giulia Region will express its agreement
Federmar-Cisal proposes a new distribution of the tonnage tax benefits
Rome
Pico: For maritime personnel, financial recognition is not always proportionate to the essential role they play
P&O Maritime Logistics completes acquisition of controlling stake in NovaAlgoma Cement Carriers
Lugano
Obtained the necessary regulatory approvals
Fatal accident in the port of Ravenna
Ravenna
A 67-year-old truck driver lost his life at the Sapir terminal.
A Norwegian delegation visits the Northern Tyrrhenian Port Authority
Livorno
ABB's quarterly financial performance shows sharp growth
Zurich
In the period July-September the value of new orders increased by +11.6%
Fratelli Neri buys two tugboats produced by Egypt's Misr Tugboats Factory
Ismailia
They will be taken into delivery in the first quarter of 2026
COSCO Shipping Ports Sets New Quarterly Container Traffic Record
Hong Kong
In the period July-September, 29.8 million TEUs were handled (+3.6%)
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong fell by -9.2% in the third quarter
Hong Kong
A 16.3% drop was recorded in September
Port of Civitavecchia appoints members of the Marine Resources Partnership Body
Civitavecchia
He will remain in office for four years
New quarterly record for container traffic handled by CMPort port terminals
Hong Kong
New highs recorded both in China and at overseas ports
CMA CGM to order six feeder containerships from Cochin Shipyard
Kochi
Order worth approximately 300 million dollars
Efficient solutions for the port launching of floating wind turbines are being studied in France
Trondheim/Brest
Agreement between the Norwegian BOA and the port of Brest
Augusta Due has acquired a second new tanker built by Fujian Southeast Shipbuilding Co.
Rome
It has a capacity of 18,590 deadweight tons.
IRU, CLECAT, ESC and GCCA oppose binding targets for demand for zero-emission trucks
Brussels
They ask to focus instead on creating favorable conditions for operators to be able to use them.
Marialaura Dell'Abate is the new president of Confitarma's Young Shipowners' Group.
Rome
In the third quarter, cargo traffic in Russian ports grew by +4%
St. Petersburg
Only import loads are decreasing
Matteo Caiti appointed country manager for Italy at Forto
Milan
The goal is to consolidate growth on the Italian market
DP World to build and operate multimodal terminal in Uzbekistan
Dubai
Joint venture with Tashkent Invest
Applications for rail freight transport incentives are now open.
Rome
From today the requests to access the Ferrobonus
Confitarma welcomes Senate approval of simplification measures for the maritime transport sector.
Rome
A rapid approval in the Chamber is also hoped for
The maritime, port and logistics sector asks the Ministry of Transport for clarification on the regulation on waiting times for loading and unloading goods
Rome
A dialogue was called to determine the identification of correct application indications of the law
Four icebreakers for the U.S. Coast Guard will be built in Finland.
Washington
Agreement signed by Presidents Donald Trump and Alexander Stubb
PSA International wins the "Best Singapore Investor in Italy" award.
Genoa
It was awarded by the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore
The Italian Navy's Olterra ship was launched in Genoa.
Genoa
It is the first military project built by the T. Mariotti shipyard
The first ferry owned by the Sicilian Region launched in Palermo
Palermo
Folgiero: Revitalization of the Sicilian shipyard as part of Fincantieri's new industrial plan
In the third quarter, containers carried by OOCL vessels increased by +0.7%
Hong Kong
Accentuation of the reduction in revenues which fell by -25.9%
Offshore wind farm in the port of Augusta ready in two or three years
Palermo
Di Sarcina: We are confident in a rapid allocation of the planned resources, amounting to approximately 50 million euros.
Assologistica approves new rules on pallet exchange
Rome
Approved by the Senate, the text moves to the Chamber of Deputies
In the Netherlands, a self-driving vessel has been authorised to sail outside a restricted area.
Rotterdam
German company Helsing acquires Blue Ocean Monitoring
London
Australian company builds self-driving submarines
The decree designating the port of Taranto as a national offshore wind hub has been made official.
Taranto
Gugliotti: Unlock resources for modernizing and upgrading port areas
One of two injured sailors from vessel attacked in Gulf of Aden dies
Amsterdam/London
Dominquez (IMO): Strong condemnation of any type of attack against ships
Salvini met with the deputy CEO of the Turkish terminal operator Yilport.
Rome
At the centre of the meeting was the dredging of the port of Taranto.
The Logistics & Sea Academy has equipped itself with new simulators for operating ships, tugboats, trains and port cranes
Venice
Investment of four million euros
Giovanni Punzo, founder and president of CIS - Interporto Campano for thirty years, has died.
Nola
Among the founders of Italo, the first private Italian operator on the high-speed rail network
The new two-masted ro-ro ship Neoliner Origin will arrive in Livorno tomorrow.
Vado Ligure
It has a capacity of 1,200 linear meters of rolling stock
The refinancing of the Setramar group's capital structure has been completed.
Ravenna
Merli: a crucial step in our growth journey
Liguori's term as head of the Trieste Port Authority has been extended.
Rome
Confirmed in the role of extraordinary commissioner of the institution
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 National Maritime Fund has organised a meeting with the ITS Mare and the maritime training centres
Conference on the culture of prevention in the Italian logistics supply chain
Rome
Organized by Sanilog, it will be held on November 13th in Rome
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Foreign firms to operate 3 terminals under Ctg Port for up to 30 years; deals by December
(The Business Standard)
We'II Rebuild Apapa, Tin-Can Ports In 48 Months - Dantsoho
(Leadership)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Agreement to complete electrification work on the docks at the port of Gioia Tauro
Gioia Tauro
The 70 million euro investment to complete the project has been confirmed.
A Maersk delegation at the Grendi Group's container terminal in Cagliari's Porto Canale.
Milan
At the centre of the debate is the development of traffic towards North Africa
Port of Livorno: Protests over Gaza must not block operations.
Livorno
The members of the Partnership Body highlighted the need for it to be accessible to all vessels
Geodis appoints Maurizio Bortolan as CEO for Italy
Milan
It will coordinate the three business lines Contract Logistics, Freight Forwarding and Road Transport
GNV, agreement with Sicilian terminal operator Portitalia is positive.
Genoa
The company specified that the aim was exclusively to temporarily supplement the tariffs.
Two days of work with ESPO in Rome on the Mediterranean and European ports
Rome
Meetings organized by Assoporti
In 2024, 112 million counterfeit items were seized in the European Union.
Brussels
Record estimated value of 3.8 billion euros
Strikes and protests in ports, request for information from the Guarantor
Rome
Request for information from prefects, port authorities, and port authorities
Danaos Corporation has ordered two 7,165 TEU containerships from Dalian Shanhaiguan.
Athens
They will be taken into delivery in the third quarter of 2027
In the second quarter, freight traffic on the Austrian rail network fell by -1.4%.
Vienna
Only domestic traffic is growing
ALS (FBH Group) has acquired 80% of Trans World Shipping and Moda Express of USA.
Rozzano
The two companies have 500 employees and are active in Italy, France, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Circle's revenue increased by 62.1% in the first half of 2025
Milan
Net profit of over 1.0 million euros (+1.8%)
A Ukrainian delegation hosted by the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea Port Authority
Livorno
Cooperation in the field of training and safety at work in ports
The EIB is financing Phase A of Genoa's new breakwater with €300 million.
Luxembourg
The total investment is 937 million euros
This summer, GNV ships carried 1.7 million passengers (+9%)
Valencia
In the next few days the company will take delivery of "GNV Virgo", the first LNG-powered vessel
The project for the expansion, safety improvements, and extraordinary maintenance of the port of Pozzallo has been presented.
Pozzallo
It provides for the construction of the breakwater arm
Fincantieri delivers the new Star Princess cruise ship to Princess Cruises
Monfalcone
It has a gross tonnage of 177,800 tons and a capacity of 4,300 passengers.
A seminar on the new law on interports will be held in Milan on October 2nd.
Milan
It is organized by the Chamber of Commerce of Padua
Filt Cgil calls on port administrators and businesses to join the action against the Palestinian massacre.
Rome
This burden – the union highlighted – cannot be placed solely on the shoulders of dock workers.
The agreement between the Italian Merchant Marine Academy Foundation and the NATO Center in La Spezia has been renewed.
Genoa
The collaboration signed in 2023 has been confirmed
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