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84% of the new constructions ordered by the Italian shipyard will be built in China
Analysis by the Confitarma Study Center on the possible impacts of US tariffs on the national shipping industry
Roma
April 3, 2025
The tariff measures proposed by the government administration led by Donald Trump to counter alleged unreasonable or discriminatory policies or practices by the China that would burden or limit US trade could theoretically generate port duties (extra fees) aggregates up to $40-52 billion. This is highlighted by the study "Centro Studi Confitarma - Possible impacts of US tariffs on the Italian shipping industry" that we publish by and which was drawn up by the Study Centre of the Italian Confederation of Shipowners (Confitarma).

The report analyzes the measures envisaged by the United States Trade Representatives (USTR), which include duties of up to 1.5 million dollars for each call in the United States of ships built in China or operated by operators with orders on Chinese construction sites, and proposes impact simulations that estimate these relevant potential port surcharges for shipping, with repercussions on the competitiveness of the maritime industry and European manufacturing.

The study recalls that the US is a strategic partner commercial sector of Italy - the first recipient of exports from our country outside the EU - with over 63 billion euro, of which more than 60% travels by sea, is second after China for national imports with almost 26 billion euros of the 45% of whom travel by sea. In tons of goods transported, Almost 100% of imports and 98.2% of exports to and from the USA travels by sea.

In addition, the analysis shows that more than 17% of the fleet is built in China, a share that rises to 84% considering only the new buildings currently ordered by the Italian shipping industry and to be delivered by 2028. The types of ships potentially more exposed are cargo ships followed by ferries, chemical tankers and oil tankers. Through Analysis of three case studies The report gives an assessment of the possible repercussions for consumers, primarily Americans but also European because of the negative effect on the demand for imports from the United States.




CONFEDERAZIONE ITALIANA ARMATORI

Centro Studi Confitarma

POSSIBILI IMPATTI DEI DAZI AMERICANI SULL'INDUSTRIA DELLO SHIPPING ITALIANO

2 aprile 2025

Premessa

Con riferimento alle recenti conclusioni dell'indagine effettuata dall'Office of the United States of Trade Representative (USTR) per presunte politiche o pratiche irragionevoli o discriminatore da parte della Cina, che gravano o limitano il commercio statunitense, di seguito un'analisi dei possibili riflessi per l'industria armatoriale italiana.

In particolare, si fa riferimento alle seguenti contromisure proposte dall'USTR:
  • fino a 1 milione di dollari per ogni ingresso in un porto degli Stati Uniti di una nave gestita da un operatore cinese, indipendentemente dal Paese di costruzione della nave;
  • fino a 1,5 milioni di dollari per ogni ingresso in un porto degli Stati Uniti di una nave costruita in Cina;
  • fino a 1 milione di dollari per ogni ingresso in un porto degli Stati Uniti di una nave gestita da un operatore che ha in ordine navi in cantieri cinesi (in base alla percentuale in ordine in cantieri cinesi nei successivi 24 mesi).
Le proposte dell'USTR prevedono, inoltre, che una quota crescente delle esportazioni statunitensi venga trasportata su navi battenti bandiera statunitense e costruite negli Stati Uniti (15% entro il 2030).

Con riferimento alle predette contromisure verranno analizzati i dati relativi alla flotta mercantile:
  • di bandiera italiana;
  • controllata dall'industria armatoriale nazionale;
inoltre:
  • nuove costruzioni ordinate dall'industria armatoriale nazionale.
Infine, verranno illustrati tre case study relativi agli effetti della tassazione per due delle tipologie di naviglio potenzialmente maggiormente coinvolte.


Rapporti commerciali Italia-USA

Prima di scendere nel dettaglio dell'analisi sul naviglio è opportuna una breve ricognizione dei rapporti commerciali tra Italia e USA con riferimento alle modalità di trasporto.

Gli USA sono partner strategico commerciale dell'Italia. Al di fuori dell'Ue, sono il primo destinatario delle esportazioni dal nostro paese con oltre 63 miliardi di euro di cui oltre il 60% viaggia via mare e secondo dopo la Cina per le importazioni nazionali con quasi 26 miliardi di euro dei quali il 45% viaggia via mare.

Tabella 1 - Interscambio commerciale Italia USA per modalità di trasporto


IMPORTAZIONI ESPORTAZIONI

mil.€ % € .000 ton % t mil.€ % € .000 ton % t
Sea 11.641 45,0% 14.219 99,8% 39.612 62,1% 6.880 98,2%
Air 14.248 55,0% 32 0,2% 24.144 37,9% 126 1,8%

25.889
14.251
63.756
7.006
Fonte: elaborazioni Confitarma su dati Eurostat

Come facilmente prevedibile, il mare gioca un ruolo di primo piano in termini di quantità di merci scambiate tra i due Paesi. In particolare, in tonnellate di merci, quasi il 100% delle importazioni e il 98,2% delle esportazioni viaggia via mare.


Flotta di bandiera italiana

Per la presente analisi sono state considerate le navi di bandiera nazionale di oltre 1.000 GT. Dall'analisi delle fonti emerge che oltre il 17% della flotta è costruita in Cina. Il Paese del Sol Levante si posiziona al terzo posto dopo Corea del Sud e Italia.

Tabella 2 - Primi 10 paesi costruttori della flotta italiana


CANTIERE N. NAVI GT MEDIA ETA' % TOT
1 Corea del Sud 76 3.178.464 15 26,0%
2 Italia 135 2.903.480 28 23,8%
3 Cina 63 2.147.851 10 17,6%
4 Germania 23 1.129.736 29 9,2%
5 Croazia 19 761.674 20 6,2%
6 Giappone 10 581.437 26 4,8%
7 Finlandia 5 472.401 25 3,9%
8 Turchia 30 292.663 16 2,4%
9 Romania 12 256.017 16 2,1%
10 Spagna 7 78.302 22 0,6%


431 12.215.799 21
Fonte: elaborazioni Confitarma su dati Lloyd's Register - Sea-Web

Passando alle singole tipologie di naviglio, la tipologia più impattata dalle misure ipotizzate dall'USTR è quella del carico secco (portarinfuse e carico generale), seguita a grande distanza dai traghetti e dalle petroliere.

Tabella 3 - Ranking della Cina nelle classifiche per tipologia di naviglio dei principali Paesi costruttori della flotta di bandiera


RANKING DI CATEGORIA QUOTA
CARICO SECCO 1 99,3%
TRAGHETTI 3 23,3%
PETROLIERE 2 11,7%
CONTAINER 6 9,1%
CHIMICHIERE 4 6,7%
CROCIERE n.a. n.a.
GASIERE n.a. n.a.
Fonte: elaborazioni Confitarma su dati Lloyd's Register - Sea-Web

Va evidenziato che nella categoria dei traghetti al primo posto del ranking dei cantieri costruttori del naviglio di bandiera italiana figura l'Italia con una quota di oltre il 27% mentre, per le petroliere, il primo posto è occupato dalla Corea del Sud con una quota di oltre il 63%.


Flotta di controllata dall'industria armatoriale italiana

Passando alla flotta mercantile operata a diverso titolo dall'armamento nazionale (Group Owner, Register Owner, Operator, Shipmanager), sempre considerando le navi di oltre 1.000 GT, si evidenzia che oltre il 17% della flotta è costruita in Cina.

Tabella 4 - Primi 10 paesi costruttori della flotta operata dall'armamento italiano


CANTIERE GT N. NAVI MEDIA ETA' % TOT
1 Corea del Sud 11.274.621 161 13 43,0%
2 EU 7.086.158 329 27 27,0%
3 Cina 4.691.595 172 11 17,9%
4 Giappone 1.736.768 48 17 6,6%
5 Vietnam 472.783 16 9 1,8%
6 Turchia 452.305 48 16 1,7%
7 Brasile 78.399 4 21 0,3%
8 Russia 74.642 11 17 0,3%
9 Taiwan 66.532 2 7 0,3%
10 Singapore 63.642 3 14 0,2%


26.200.765 821 19
Fonte: elaborazioni Confitarma su dati Lloyd's Register - Sea-Web

Passando alle singole tipologie di naviglio, la tipologia più impattata dalle misure ipotizzate dall'USTR resta quella del carico secco (portarinfuse e carico generale), seguita dalle chimichiere e quindi dai traghetti e dalle petroliere.

Tabella 5 - Ranking della Cina nelle classifiche per tipologia di naviglio dei principali Paesi costruttori della flotta operata dall'armamento italiano


RANKING DI CATEGORIA QUOTA
CARICO SECCO 1 64,0%
CHIMICHIERE 1 47,0%
TRAGHETTI 2 28,0%
PETROLIERE 2 23,0%
CONTAINER 2 10,0%
GASIERE 4 4,0%
CROCIERE n.a. n.a.
Fonte: elaborazioni Confitarma su dati Lloyd's Register - Sea-Web

Va evidenziato che il 46% dei traghetti operati dall'armamento nazionale risulta costruito nei paesi dell'Ue.


Nuove costruzioni dall'industria armatoriale italiana

Passando al naviglio ordinato dall'armamento nazionale (Group Owner, Register Owner, Operator, Shipmanager) nei cantieri mondiali, sempre considerando le navi di oltre 1.000 GT, si evidenzia che oltre l'84% della flotta è in costruzione nei cantieri cinesi.

Tabella 6 - Primi 3 paesi costruttori delle navi ordinate dall'armamento italiano


CANTIERE GT N. NAVI % TOT
1 Cina 2.150.798 39 84,6%
2 Corea del Sud 346.165 1 13,6%
3 EU 46.180 4 1,8%
TOT
2.543.143 44
Fonte: elaborazioni Confitarma su dati Lloyd's Register - Sea-Web

Passando alle singole tipologie di naviglio, emerge che la totalità o quasi degli ordini relativi alle tipologie del carico secco (portarinfuse e carico generale), dei traghetti, delle container e delle chimichiere sono in costruzione in Cina.

Tabella 7 - Ranking della Cina nelle classifiche per tipologia di naviglio dei principali Paesi costruttori delle navi ordinate dall'armamento italiano


RANKING DI CATEGORIA QUOTA
CARICO SECCO 1 100,0%
TRAGHETTI 1 100,0%
CONTAINER 1 100,0%
CHIMICHIERE 1 90,0%
GASIERE 2 41,0%
PETROLIERE n.a. n.a.
CROCIERE n.a. n.a.
Fonte: elaborazioni Confitarma su dati Lloyd's Register - Sea-Web


Case study

Da un'analisi preliminare degli scali nei porti USA nel 2024 di navi commerciali e dell'attuale profilo della flotta nonché del portafoglio ordini delle società che gestiscono le stesse, ipotizzando che la distribuzione delle navi e la combinazione delle strutture tariffarie rimanga la stessa (sebbene la possibilità di ridistribuzione delle navi suggerisca che le commissioni effettive sarebbero inferiori a questa cifra), si stima che le misure proposte potrebbero teoricamente generare dazi portuali (extra fees) aggregati fino a $40-$52 miliardi.

Per contestualizzare: nel 2025 la “fattura” per conformarsi all'EU ETS (phase-in al 70%) è stimata nell'intorno di $4 miliardi, nel 2024 sono stati spesi circa $ 207 miliardi a livello globale per le navi di nuova costruzione, di cui $136 miliardi nei cantieri navali cinesi, $160 miliardi è la spesa totale per il bunker della flotta mondiale, il valore totale dell'intero commercio marittimo statunitense è pari a $2,2 trilioni.

Tabella 8 - extra costi sul costo del trasporto per tipologia di nave

TIPO NAVE ROTTA TARIFFA 2023/2024 STIMA EXTRA COSTO INCIDENZA MEDIA
Portacontainer standard da 10.000 TEU1 Asia-US East Coast con tre scali negli Stati Uniti 2023: media 1.250 $/TEU
2024: media 3.250/TEU
400-600 $/TEU 2023: 40% per TEU
2024: 15% per TEU
Portarinfuse Capesize2 Baltimora - Rotterdam 2024: media $15/tonnellata $ 8-12 a tonnellata 2024: 66%
Petroliera prodotti raffinati3 (38mila tonnellate) Houston - Amsterdam 2024: media $ 37/tonnellata $ 26-39 a tonnellata 86,00%
Fonte: elaborazioni Confitarma su dati Clarksons

  • Le tariffe per le singole navi potrebbero arrivare - worst case scenario - fino a 3,5 milioni di dollari per scalo (nave costruita in Cina, operata da una società cinese e con navi ordinate in Cina), sebbene l'analisi suggerisca che la maggior parte delle navi “interessate” potrebbe subire extra fees comprese tra 1/1,5 milioni di dollari:
  • per una portacontainer standard da 10mila TEU impiegata sulla Trans-pacific (Asia-USEC) con tre scali negli Stati Uniti per rotazione, le extra fee di 1/1,5 milioni di dollari per scalo equivalgono ad un maggior costo di trasporto effettivo aggiuntivo di 400-600 $/TEU (la tariffa di trasporto media 2023: circa 1.250 $/TEU, 2024: 3.250/TEU).
  • per una standard Capesize che trasporta carbone tra Baltimora e Rotterdam, i costi aggiuntivi di 1/1,5 milioni di dollari per port call equivalgono ad 8-12 $/t aggiuntivi di costo effettivo di trasporto (media 2024: 15 $/t, range annuale di 11-22 $/t). Per immediato confronto i costi nell'ambito dell'EU ETS sono minori di 1 $/t nel 2025 ed i costi stimati della sanzione FuelEU Maritime (-2% GHG) sono inferiori 0,5 $/t.
  • per una standard MR (min 38kt) che trasporta prodotti da Houston ad Amsterdam, costi aggiuntivi di 1/1,5 milioni di dollari equivalgono a un ulteriore 26-39 $/t di costo effettivo del trasporto (media 2024: 37 $/t, range annuale 26-59 $/t). Per immediato confronto nell'ambito dell'EU ETS sono ~2 $/t nel 2025 e i costi stimati della sanzione FuelEU Maritime (-2% GHG) sono inferiori a 1 $/t.

Tali maggiori costi ricadranno sui consumatori statunitensi attraverso la catena di fornitura determinando un aumento della pressione inflazionistica con effetti negativi sulla domanda di importazioni degli Stati Uniti. Allo stesso tempo anche la competitività delle esportazioni statunitensi (crude oil, prodotti raffinati ed LNG) potrebbe essere influenzata negativamente, con implicazioni potenzialmente significative per i consumatori europei.

1 TEU: unità di misura del container. Ogni TEU equivale a un container
2 Portarinfuse Capesize: in grado di trasportare fino a 170mila tonnellate di portata di carbone, metalli ecc..
3 Prodotti raffinati: gasolio, benzina, ecc.
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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
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Konecranes reports decline in quarterly financial performance as orders increase
Helsinki
The value of orders relating to port equipment grew by +17%
Fourteen regions are in favor and five are against the bill on port governance reform.
Rome
Rixi: Let's now continue the institutional process with the aim of achieving a balanced reform.
Kuehne+Nagel's net sales increased by 8% in the second quarter.
Schindellegi
Performance improved markedly in the air freight segment
Assagenti's management team has been renewed.
Genoa
The composition of the executive committee and the chairmen of the commissions
DP World signs preliminary agreement to build two terminals at Fujairah Port
Dubai
VIO - Vado Ligure Interport Board of Directors Renewed
Genoa
Pierangelo Olivieri has been appointed president
Kalmar's turnover increased by 14% in the second quarter
Helsinki
New orders value stable
Saipem wins new offshore drilling contract off Ivory Coast
Milan
It was awarded by Eni Côte d'Ivoire
DSV's quarterly performance continues to grow, boosted by the Schenker acquisition.
Hedehusene
Net profit of DKK 2.6 billion (+11.5%) was recorded in the April-June period of 2026.
Falteri (Federlogistica) has been co-opted into the Board of the European Logistics Association
Genoa
International collaboration protocol on integrated logistics with ACLI Terra
GCC urges international community to protect maritime transport against Houthi threats
Riyadh
Reaction to the announcement of a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri signs agreement in Qatar for operational management of the Training and Simulation Centre.
Trieste
The center is intended for the training of naval personnel of the Qatari Navy.
Wärtsilä records sharp increase in new order value in second quarter
Helsinki
Net turnover decreased by -2%
Over 770 kilos of cocaine seized at the port of Vado Ligure
Savona
Once released on the market, the drug would have ensured criminal organizations profits of 250 million euros.
Yang Ming orders Hanwha Ocean to build six 13,000 TEU dual-fuel containerships
Keelung
Contract valued at over $1.2 billion
The toll of attacks on ships in the Black Sea worsens
Odessa
Ten dead on board a ship leaving the port of Odessa
Today a new attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz
Southampton
The product tanker Kavomaleas of the Greek company Dynacom Tankers Management caught fire
Confitarma disappointed by the Commission's proposal to revise the EU ETS
Rome
Zanetti: The notable absentee is the competitiveness of the Italian and European shipping industry.
ALIS: Commission's proposals on the EU ETS are positive, but serious issues remain.
Rome
MIT adopts cold ironing guidelines
Rome
The aim is to ensure clear, uniform and transparent criteria for all Port System Authorities.
In the first half of the year, cruise traffic at GPH port terminals grew by +10.1%
Istanbul
In the second quarter alone the increase was +2.8%
Western Liguria Port Authority approves 2026 budget update
Genoa
Assiterminal clarifies its doubts about the responsibilities assigned to Porti d'Italia Spa.
Genoa
ABB buys British Rotork
Zurich/London
The Bath-based company specializes in flow control and industrial automation.
Central Adriatic Port Authority refinances €100 million from the Infrastructure Decree
Ancona
The funds concern seven strategic interventions of the port system
Container traffic at the Port of Los Angeles increased by 3.4% in the first half of 2026.
Los Angeles
In the second quarter, growth was +11.5%
IMO and ITF call for an end to attacks on seafarers and transport workers
London
Resurgence of incidents in the Black Sea, Sea of Azov and the Strait of Hormuz region
Container traffic in the port of Hong Kong grew by 0.2% in the second quarter of 2026.
Hong Kong
An increase of +6.5% was recorded in June
PORTS
Italian Ports:
Ancona Genoa Ravenna
Augusta Gioia Tauro Salerno
Bari La Spezia Savona
Brindisi Leghorn Taranto
Cagliari Naples Trapani
Carrara Palermo Trieste
Civitavecchia Piombino Venice
Italian Interports: list World Ports: map
DATABASE
ShipownersShipbuilding and Shiprepairing Yards
ForwardersShip Suppliers
Shipping AgentsTruckers
MEETINGS
The conference "EU-Mercosur Agreement: The Role of the Maritime Economy" will be held in Genoa on July 1st.
Genoa
It is organized by the Casa America ETS Foundation and the Western Liguria Port Authority
The Federagenti assembly will be held in Civitavecchia on July 3rd.
Rome
Pessina: We will not discuss regulations, community relations, or the pursuit of theories and bureaucracy, but rather the challenges of Italian port infrastructure.
››› Meetings File
PRESS REVIEW
Empire buys back: After Tata, Adani can rewrite India's colonial past
(The Economic Times)
Govt does not interfere in port management appointments - Loke
(Bernama)
››› Press Review File
FORUM of Shipping
and Logistics
Intervento del presidente Tomaso Cognolato
Roma, 19 giugno 2025
››› File
Uiltrasporti is strongly opposed to the establishment of Porti d'Italia Spa
Rome
Verzari and Gulli: the AdSPs must be coordinated by a public body that can protect port workers
CMPort sets new monthly, quarterly and half-yearly container traffic records
Hong Kong
In the first half of 2026, 78.3 million were moved (+4.6%)
In the first half of this year, the port of Singapore handled 22.7 million containers (+4.7%)
Singapore
Historic record for half-year bunker sales
Container traffic at the Port of Long Beach increased by 10.3% in the second quarter.
Long Beach
Growth of +1.7% was recorded in the first half of 2026
The new board of directors of Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane has been appointed.
Rome
Tommaso Tanzilli confirmed as president. Gianpiero Strisciuglio is the new CEO.
Port of Gioia Tauro: tender launched for completion of dredging activities
Gioia Tauro
The expected duration of the contract is 60 days
In the first half of 2026, cargo traffic in Turkish ports was 279.1 million tonnes (+1.5%)
Ankara
Cargoes with Italy alone amounted to 23.4 million tons (-2.5%)
The first steel cutting of the Carnival Destiny cruise ship.
Monfalcone
Fincantieri and Carnival celebrate the thirtieth anniversary of their collaboration
NatPower Marine acquires Aqua superPower to accelerate the electrification of ports and marinas
Monk
It operates the largest international network of electric charging points in Europe.
European Logistics Observatory established
Brussels
The aim is to strengthen the competitiveness, resilience and sustainability of European logistics.
Agreement reached at Mimit with JSW to relaunch the Piombino steelworks
Rome/Livorno
Gariglio: Strengthening integration between port docks and industrial areas
Agreement between Fincantieri and the Croatian shipyards Brodotrogir Cruise and Iskra Shipyard
Trieste
Initiative within the framework of the two-corvette program promoted by the Croatian Ministry of Defence
Evergreen, Yang Ming and WHL return to quarterly revenue growth
Keelung/Taipei
Four consecutive quarters of decline behind us
Project for a direct rail link between the port of Gioia Tauro and the Interporto D'Abruzzo
Pescara
Tax fraud on labor in the logistics sector
Milan
€28 million seized from four Milanese companies
PSA Genova Pra', the state of agitation has been lifted following the successful completion of the cooling procedure.
Genoa
ZPMC Delivers New Ultra-High Wind-Resistant Port Cranes
Shanghai
The world's tallest rail-mounted reach stackers for empty containers have also been built.
Peninsula and Itochu form joint venture to supply ammonia bunkering to European ports
Gibraltar
The initiative in response to the growing demand for zero-carbon fuels
Konecranes announced its entry into Japan
Helsinki/Tokyo
Acquisition of 70% of Mitsubishi Electric FA Industrial Products
Saipem wins $2 billion contract in Indonesia
Milan
Seven IMO regional coordinators have been introduced who will provide technical support to the organisation's Member States.
London
Jadrolinija has inaugurated its new fast maritime service Ancona-Zadar
Ancona/Zara
It provides five departures per week and a crossing of approximately four hours.
Hapag-Lloyd to reorganize services in the Adriatic
Hamburg
The port of Ancona, removed from the ADX line, will continue to be served by the IAS service
Eleven nominations for the eighteenth edition of the ESPO Award
Brussels
This year's theme is dual-use port-city projects
Jotun COSCO Marine Coatings signs agreement with COSCO Shipping Bulk for 125 new vessels
Sandefjord
Advanced hull performance solutions will be implemented
Maersk issues first order for new containers produced in India
Copenhagen
Local production has been stimulated by the introduction of incentives
Last May, freight traffic in the port of Ravenna grew by +3.4%
Ravenna
An increase of +10.6% is expected in June
Sardinia's Port Authority spent approximately €157 million in PNRR funds
Cagliari
Achievement of the targets expected by June 30, 2026
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
PSA to build and operate container terminal at Vietnam's Lach Huyen port
Singapore
Agreement with Lach Huyen International Logistics & Industrial Park
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