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14 T H E D I T I O N 2 017 ISSUE f ree LIFE, OPINIONS AND DATA FROM THE SHIPPING WORLD
INSIGHTS
Shipbrokers & Shipagents Dinner
Port & Shipping Tech
SPECIAL CONTENTS
Genoa Shipping Week events
PHOTOGALLERY
Corporate parties
THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF
Magazine Menù INDEX OF CONTENTS
Magazine Menù
Appetizer
EDITORIALS
A way of reinforcing relationships 3
Drinks
SPECIAL CONTENTS
Wärtsilä Inside the power 6
ABB 20 years in Genoa 8
#shootyourport contest: the winners 11
Saving lives in Mediterranean sea 12
Starter
TECHNICAL CONTENT
Security: new challenges 16
Who's afraid of Brexit? 18
A container story called Cisco 21
Main Course
INSIGHTS
Smart port & logistics the winning union 24
New challenges for safety 27
Polluting emissions 29
Technologies: the magnificent eight 31
Green challenges: not only new fuels 33
Public and private, a necessary dialogue 36
The charge of three thousand 39
Facts and figures 43
A green inheritance 44
The youth makes history 46
Side Dishes
GSW GUESTS
Atypical but essential 4
In the Navy 50
Salad
INTERVIEWS
The contemporary challenges of Italian Navy 55
«Across the main Gsw themes» 59
«The ligurian ports: an excellence» 61
«Gsw: an ideal way to promote our profession» 63
Dessert
EXTRA
Running with a European marathon champion 65
Architecture, art and history 67
Corporate parties, a growing success 70
part of
see you in 2019
Graphic design and layout: Assagenti Young group would like to thank all the Gala Dinner supporters
Yoge Comunicazione Sensibile
Text and editorial coordinator:
Emanuela Mortari
Francesco Ferrando
Agenzie Marittime e Mediatori Marittimi
Photos:
Capitaneria di porto di Genova
(Federagenti Young Group Seminar),
Foto Scialpi (Marina Militare), Giulio
Bardelli (Genoa Shipping Week),
Mario Barbieri (Bravo Tankers party),
Giovanni Cedronella (Multi marine
party), Davide Fiz JOBDV Studio
(banchero costa party), Gcore.
it (Shipbrokers and Shipagents
Dinner), Giulia Lamonica Studio
Fotografico (Burke & Novi party),
Max Foto (F.lli Cosulich party)
Thanks to Isabella Rhode.
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Appetizer EDITORIALS
A way of reinforcing relationships
T A I
he first s Young n association
edition of Group we with Assagen-
Genoa Ship- are real- ti, we devised
ping Week, held ly glad to bring Genoa Shipping
four years ago, our event – Ship- Week, a wide-ran-
aimed to raise brokers and Shipa- ging event to give
the profile of the shipping industry, gents Dinner – into the Genoa Shipping greater emphasis to the sector. After
allowing the decision makers to get Week’s agenda and to contribute stren- the success of the initial editions and
better acquainted with its numerous gthening its intense program. Naples Shipping Week, together with the
facets and specifities, while promoting We started in 1992 with a small Dinner Naples port maritime cluster, the ninth
useful exchange between politicians with colleagues and clients and we are edition of Port&Shipping Tech united
and business representatives. now very impressed about the numbers all the national and international pro-
That very much remains our aim for this we have reached in this last edition, the tagonists of the maritime and logistics
year’s edition. From 26th June to 1st July fourteenth: 3000 guests coming from 46 sector in Genoa, confirming their voca-
our city welcomed eminent exponents of different countries, representing more tion and leadership in the panorama of
the shipping world: shipowners, mariti- than 1100 companies. 70 sponsors hel- the sector’s appointments. In this edition
me agents and brokers, shipping com- ped us to realize such a refined and ple- we tackled the essential themes of the
panies, international forwarders, MTOs, asant atmosphere that makes everybody sector, focusing on the technological
traders, terminal operators, but also comfortable to discuss business. innovations and on the various are-
lawyers and insurance and bank repre- Shipping is first and foremost a peo- as of development in the port-logistics
sentatives. We again have a very diverse ple’s business. Latest figures from system. It was an important opportunity
range of events, ranging from high-level Oxford Economics confirm that at the for dialogue to analyse the issues and,
political dialogue to technical discus- beginning of 2016 our sector directly above all, to identify solutions to deve-
sions and on-site visits. employed 620.000 people. That is why lop the sea economy and to strengthen
The Dinner - closing event of the Week we put so much effort to create a venue, the cooperation of the Mediterranean
- is one of the most important networ- where most of these people can meet, maritime cluster.
king occasion for the maritime cluster talk and look at the future together.
at a worldwide level. This kind of event I am grateful to all our associated com-
continues to highlight the fact that ship- panies that still believe in this event Carlo Silva
ping benefit from a mutually reinfor- with a great attendance and enthusiasm. PRESIDENT OF CLICKUTILITY TEAM
cing relationships and from exchanging Thanks also to our Institutions for being
views about the future and on how we supportive and encouraging.
can improve these relationships. I’ll be waiting for you in Genoa in
Thanks to our Young Group, to our par- two years!
tner ClickUtility and to all the sponsors
that make it possible. Aldo Negri
I look forward to meeting you all again PRESIDENT OF ASSAGENTI YOUNG
GROUP
in 2019.
Alberto Banchero
PRESIDENT OF ASSAGENTI
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 3
SPECIAL CONTENTS Drinks
Atypical A
technical corps of the
Italian Navy, but which
depends on the Ministry of
Infrastructure and Transport and
but essential
manages the many aspects that deal
with governing and supervising all
the maritime and port activities.
The purpose of the open day at the
Harbour master’s office of Genoa,
guest of Genoa Shipping Week, was
An open day to gain a better understanding of the
at the harbour master's use and numbers of this corps that is
so atypical, but essential for a State
office of Genoa, surrounded by water.
a way to know A general command centre in Rome,
the use and the numbers 15 maritime directorates, 55 harbour
master’s offices, 51 district maritime
of this corps offices, 126 local maritime offices,
60 beach delegations.
600 naval units available
throughout Italy, divided into 15
different classes and distributed
4 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017
throughout 100 territorial There are also groups specialised in rescue), for which the Coast Guard
commands. The longest and most aircrafts, which can fly at night, and is the national competent authority.
recent are two and measure 94 are able to operate with rough seas The area to control extends
metres. 40 ships are available n and patrol at low speed. over 1,275,000 km², 51% of the
Liguria, including the rescue runner, More than 10,600 people are Mediterranean Sea (practically up to
a type of personal watercraft to employed by the corps, the civilian 12 miles from Libyan waters).
approach difficult to reach areas. employees of the administrative In 2015, the Roman command
The Harbour master’s office of centre dealt with more than
Genoa has jurisdiction over fishing "In 2015 the Roman 8000 emergency calls for more
in the North West and in part of than 930 Sar cases connected
the Emilia Romagna, not just with
command centre with the migratory flows in the
controls on the sea, but also on dealt with more than Mediterranean.
the supply chain, for example the 8.000 emergency calls" The initial control and sorting
restaurants: «Our patrol teams – point is the operations room, which
Capt.-Lieutenant Felice Monetti sector of the Ministry of Transport works 24/7, 365 days a year. The
explains – can go as far as Livigno amount to 500. The Harbour operations department is composed
to control a restaurant which serves master’s office also deals with other by three areas: mrsc (maritime
seafood». The national control data areas besides the sea: in 2016 alone, rescue sub-centre), vts (vessel traffic
on illegal fishing in 2016 stands the rescues on Lake Maggiore and service) and Ccap (fishing area
at 87 thousand, a control for both Lake Garda were one thousand. monitoring centres). The competent
people’s health and to protect the Another essential responsibility is area reaches as far as 60 miles from
threatened fish species. Search and Rescue (Sar, search & the coasts.
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 5
SPECIAL CONTENTS Drinks
Wärtsilä
Inside the power
A
A technical visit highly specialised plant the navy and other important
in the workshops which provides assistance businesses in the shipping and
to the entire life-cycle of energy sector.
of the Finnish group marine propulsion engines and Besides close-up observation on
in the port of Genoa energy production in power stations. how the components of engines
Wärtsilä, world leader in its sector, that power vessel traffic worldwide
has inaugurated Genoa Shipping are assembled and machined, the
Week, opening the doors of the visitors received a taste of the
Genoese workshops on Giano wharf,
in the port of Genoa. The main "140 strong workforce
assistance and reconditioning centre at the service of clients
for marine engines of the Finnish
like Fincantieri, Grimaldi,
group in Italy occupies more than
4300 m²; another separate 1200 m² Msc, Moby"
have been dedicated to the navy to latest technological developments
guarantee maximum confidentiality. implemented by the multinational.
A site of excellence, renewed in «We have been investing in
2014, thanks to a huge investment, digitalisation for about 5 years
and which currently employs a and last year we created a specific
140-strong workforce at the service organisation at a central level
of clients, including Fincantieri, dedicated to this theme – says Guido
Grimaldi, Msc, Moby, Eni, Saipem, Barbazza, president and managing
6 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017
director of Wärtsilä Italia – the special eyewear which is remotely
initial feedback has been flattering, connected and equipped with
and we are discovering its potential increased reality software. Worn
every day». In particular, remote by an operator who is on-site, the
assistance provided through the eyeglasses are able to recognise
Cbm Data Centre (Condition based the ambient and show parameters
maintenance) managed by Wärtsilä on specific monitors, allowing to
Service, which provides real-time intervene from a distance with
analysis of engine performance the support of a technician who is
data, wherever they may be, and connected from the remote control
elaborates it to find trends and room. «This system enables us
anomalies. The system increases to tackle important problems in
efficiency and prevents faults, any part of the world - explains to reach. The development is still
intervening on any problems or Barbazza - the fascinating thing is at the early stages: «We are trying
anticipating any maintenance, but that it uses increased reality which, to use all the technology available
also to monitor navigation, from besides audiovisual connection, or invent a new kind - says the
the sea areas and conditions and makes instructions and suggestions president of Wärtsilä - the next
to provide useful instructions to appear directly on the technician’s generation will be able to recognise
optimise routes. lenses on board». This is a solution the shape of some of our components
The true star of the visit was which has allowed, for example, to and send the operator back all
the Virtual service engineer, a intervene on plants in Kenya which the technical specifications and
system which uses smart glasses, would have taken technicians days necessary information»
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 7
SPECIAL CONTENTS Drinks
ABB
20 years in Genoa
Technical visit on the local business unit of the increasingly more efficient and cater
to market needs. Each turbocharger
Swiss-Swedish multinational, specialized in is tracked by the 100 service stations
turbochargers in more than 50 countries around
the world».
T
echnical visits to open the present the large numbers (starting Genoa employs 30 people, of the 59
port to the city. The first day with 135,000 staff employed in the area (the other locations are
of Genoa Shipping Week is worldwide), and a tour of the Venice, Naples, Rijeka and Malta), 25
traditionally dedicated to opening workshop’s interior. Paolo Musso,
some of the core businesses which head of the Genoese business unit, "About 200 thousand
work at the port of Genoa to the explains: «The first service station ABB turbochargers
public. One of these is the Swiss- was opened in 1998 in Genoa. About are operating
Swedish multinational Abb, an 200 thousand Abb turbochargers
industry leader in automation and in are operating worldwide on ships,
worldwide"
electrical infrastructure. land installations, locomotives and engineers. 1,450 services are carried
The visit focused on the mineral extraction vehicles». out each year.
local business unit of Abb Alberto Pochiero, regional technical Turbochargers are an essential part
Turbocharging, which deals with manager for the South East of heat engines and Abb’s clients are
mechanical activities and, above Mediterranean, adds: «We maintain predominantly engine builders. «If
all, turbochargers. turbochargers from 500 kw to 80 we go back over the development
There were two opportunities for mw; the company has relied on of internal combustion engines,
familiarisation: theoretical, to innovation to make the engines the performance data are radically
8 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017different thanks to the development engines are as tall as a building, can components is also interesting: an
of the turbocharger – underlines weigh up to 2700 tons, have piston ultrasound bath is used.
Pochiero – and once the product is strokes of about three metres and The workshop is a concentrate of
installed on the engine, it is taken a one-metre diameter, the power expertise: considering the short
charge of by the service». is equivalent to that of 800 cars. stoppage times, work is carried out
The turbocharger works by sending Naturally, the turbochargers are both at the premises and directly
pressurized air to the engine for the disassembled, delivered and locally on the ship. The part is changed
combustion process. Exhaust gas reassembled», describes Pochiero, and redelivered to the customer.
is used to strengthen the process, Maintenance usually takes one
increasing the specific power,
"The "Angels" or two days. The “angels” of the
but also the payload. «We reduce of turbochargers are turbochargers are people with
the quantity of energy required people with technical technical backgrounds, mechanical
by reducing consumption and experts or graduates of the nautical
backgrounds"
increasing power». institute; they know English and
Technological development led who tells us a few anecdotes: «A are willing to work hard in the few
to the production of a two-stage stopped ship costs 80 thousand hours available during the stoppage.
turbocharger in 2014: «Two dollars a day, so owners are willing The activities include disassembly,
connected together – specifies to do whatever it takes to speed up dimensional measurements
Pochiero – with 12-bar pressure». repairs if there are problems. Some and cleaning. The result of the
Upon hearing the size of a ship have even hired airplanes». inspection is communicated to the
engine’s turbocharger the visitors For those who know nothing on the customer indicating the work that
were totally flabbergasted: «The subject, the cleaning of the different needs to be carried out.
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 910 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017
news
#shootyourport contest: the winners
H
e sent just one photo, but it was @lorsen (Lorenzo Senes), @breviofosco
the best. Fabio Chiappara won (Fosco Brevio) and @salvaru (Salva-
the Shoot your port photographic tore Russo). Two special mentions for
competition, organized by the young @alegiudice73 and @nicoleo.
members of the Association of ship- There was plenty to choose from
brokers and agents with Igers Genova, among breathtaking panoramas,
the group of Instagramers of Genoa. a detail of the visit to the Amerigo
The jury voted unanimously to award Vespucci sailing ship in Genoa and the
the prize to the photo showing an view from a container vessel.
elevator truck for toy containers in the The prize-giving ceremony was held on
foreground and the port of Genoa in the Alpino navy ship, following an aperitif.
the background. «We, the jury - says The hashtag #shootyourport doesn’t
Andrea Sessarego of Igers Genova 4 end when the competition is over. It
- think that he interpreted the union continues all year, a sign that the rela-
between port and city at its best, and tionship between Genoa and its port,
that is precisely the purpose of the for too long perceived as an unknown
competition. It is as if, since childho- entity, is becoming closer once again.
od, you see the port as an important Workers, citizens, amateur and profes-
aspect of your life». sional photographers enrich their
The winner smiles and confesses that social profiles almost every day with
the photo was uploaded at the last photos of quays and ships.
minute, but it was enough to convin-
ce the jury to choose it from more
than 700 photos sent by amateurs and
professionals. The new Lord Mayor of
Genoa, Marco Bucci, awarded him the
prize, made available by Gnv, while the
other sponsors (Gruppo Fos, Teatro
Stabile, Teatro Politeama Genovese)
awarded the other ranked competitors: 2
3
1 First Place: @Fabio Chiappara
2 Second Place: @lorsen
3 Third Place: @breviofosco
1
4 Forth Place: @salvaru
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 11SPECIAL CONTENTS Drinks
Saving lives
in Mediterranean sea
1
The young group of Federagenti organised a seminar in the Canal of Sicily”, promoted
by Gruppo Giovani Federagenti at
on "Safety of life at sea in the Canal of Sicily" Genoa Shipping Week. «We talk
about safety at sea and the fact that
life at sea cannot be abandoned -
I
n 2014, at the end of the “Mare explains Simone Carlini, president of
Nostrum” operation, more than 900 Gruppo Giovani Federagenti - also
merchant ships were re-directed because there are precise laws that
by the National rescue centre of prohibit it».
Rome, to aid migrants on the verge «Three years ago, we were forced
of drowning, taking on board more to use a massive number of
than 40 thousand people. A difficult private ships which meant a huge
situation in human and professional commitment from people who sailed
1 One of the many rescue missions
of the Coast Guard. terms for the crews of the Merchant just for work and transporting
2 The recovery phases of people are navy, which was reviewed during goods» says Admiral Giovanni
often very difficult. the seminar “Safety of Life at sea Pettorino, commander of Genoa Port,
12 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017SERVIZI AUSILIARI MARITTIMI
Saimare, storica azienda genovese leader nel settore spedizionieristico,
presente nei principali porti italiani, garantisce servizi di eccellenza nel
campo dell'assistenza alle navi, alle merci , ai passeggeri e dispone di una
struttura dedicata alla consulenza doganale. Punti di forza di Saimare sono
lʼampiezza del suo network e il suo sistema informatico che consente
lʼinteroperabilità con la clientela permettendo lo scambio dei dati in tempo
reale. Saimare oggi ha complessivamente n . 120 dipendenti, è certificata
AEOC e ha adottato il modello di organizzazione, gestione e controllo
conforme alle prescrizioni legge 231.Saimare si avvale in esclusiva di un
Centro di Assistenza Doganale (CAD SAIMARE SRL) per lʼespletamento
2
delle formalità doganali .
Saimare Spa
who was in charge of the operating Servizi Ausiliari Internazionali Marittimi
forces in that area between 2013 Sede: Via Angelo Scarsellini 155 - 16149 GENOVA - ITALY
and 2015. Ngo interventions have Tel. +39.01060271 - Fax +39.0106027355
significantly reduced the number E-mail: staffdir@saimare.com
"Life at sea cannot be Genova La Spezia Napoli
Via A. Scarsellini, 155 Viale S. Bartolomeo, 629 Calata V. Veneto
abandoned, also because 16149 Genova 19126 La Spezia 80133 Napoli
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there are precise laws that
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Via delle Cateratte, 82
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Tel. +39 0586 211647 Tel. +39 0966 761511 Tel. +39 070 6670314
of rescue operations by this fleet,
but the commitment remains huge:
approx. 14 thousand people were
saved in 2016. The situation in the
Western Mediterranean, an essential
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14 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017Drinks SPECIAL CONTENTS
area for the maritime economy, also Simone Bazzurro, who coordinates of the commander of a merchant
affects several trade routes. «It is a the doctors of the helicopter rescue ship, in a touching recording made
humanitarian case that is spreading unit of the Order of Malta: «We learn available by the Harbour Master’s
like wildfire and which deserves not to let our emotions get the better Office: «It is dark here, there are
shared governmental management; of us and yet every time we take people in difficulty, they have a tube,
the private sector cannot be a dinghy, it is all perforated..». Called
responsible for rescuing people at "It's very difficult to save to rescue a barge, the man panics
this frequency, taking risks and and is instructed and reassured by
missing days of work – believes
lives for the crews who the commander of the operations
Valeria Novella, past-president are not trained for these centre: «It is a difficult situation,
of Gruppo Giovani Armatori of missions" Valeria Novella take a deep breath and follow our
Confitarma – regardless of the rules, instructions, concentrate on the
saving life is an absolute value and home the human and professional people who are in greatest danger».
it is very difficult for the crews who burden of each mission. It is difficult Until their rescue: «We saved almost
are not physically and emotionally not to remember the many stories all of them, I was afraid it would be
trained for these missions». with a happy ending, or those that a tragedy- says the commander in
It is no easier for those whose job it have a tragic ending». This burden is his last message – thank you. God
is to save lives. One such example is easy to grasp in the voice and words was on our side»
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 15TECHNICAL CONTENT Starter
Security:
s
new challenges
The modification of routes and the increased Anna Sciomachen, lecturer of operational resear-
level of alert are two of the issues of Med ch at the Department of Economics, University of
Genoa, lists the possibilities offered by technology:
security summit «The routes are a particularly vulnerable element
ecure routes and secure ports, the two main themes in the global economy, but software exists able to
of the 2017 edition of Med Security Summit at carry out analyses to maximise objectives, like
Genoa Shipping Week. reliability, and minimize the distance, the risk or
«The development of geopolitics - explains Giorgia the costs. It is only necessary to define a model of
Boi, president of the Propeller club Port of Genoa, the scenario of possible routes and to define the
who has collaborated in this session – is creating inherent constraints. Then the pros and cons will
a series of implications at different levels: tech- be examined of the use of a certain route and its
nical operative, with the modification of routes; more “vulnerable” sections: new conditions on just
contractual, because contracts are also subjected to one small segment would cause the reliability of the
these interferences; finally, the insurance compart- entire route to be lost.
ment, in particular goods and people. Several solu- Wars and piracy have always been present, but
tions have been found through operational resear- new threats have made it necessary to adapt the
ch and particular clauses from the contractual and contractual instruments, explains Francesco Siccar-
insurance world. Each change has repercussions di, lawyer and senior partner of Siccardi-Bregante
which are able to modify the importance of several & Co. in Genoa, «for example Isps Clause, but above
routes and the direction of trade flows». all the new war clauses, like the conwartime & voy
Just to indicate some of the “hot” areas: the diffi- clauses, applicable to a more extended and inclusive
cult relationship between Russia and Turkey in the definition of war». Siccardi believes that it is no longer
Bosporus, with consequences on the choices of Eni; sufficient to be insured. Other elements are needed,
the new challenges offered by the arctic route, the like the reasonable judgment of the commander or of
interests of China in Greenland and in the South the owner. Another risk, as regards sanctions, deals
China Sea, with the construction of artificial with the zones and the nations submitted to embar-
islands; Russia’s claims on Crimea, the Svalbard go by the EU, or by single nations (for example those
Islands and the Bering strait; the future effects of of the Arab countries towards Qatar), with restri-
American shale oil on traffic of the North of South ctions which also deal with simple transit and which
America; finally, several old problems, like the require extreme attention to national regulations.
return of piracy in Somalia and Iranian control of A further aspect deals with the insurance of bodies
the Strait of Hormuz, through which a third of the against the risk of piracy, above all in Somalia,
world’s oil passes. where the pirates have distinguished themselves for
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hijacking ships and crews for a ransom. «There is
organised crime behind it, the war risk policies do “Serving movement through
not cover the ransoms paid and the annexed legal
expenses, so ad hoc coverage is required explains
professional competence”
Mauro Iguera, CEO of the Cambiaso & Risso Group.
Piracy is not the only obstacle which requires new
solutions: for example, a specific insurance contract
has been created for the Bosporus issue. The future
Arctic Route also poses new challenges: weak Gps
signal, imprecise hydrographic charts, disturban-
ces to instrumentation, extreme cold, fog, risk of
collisions during navigation in convoy. «A further
problem are the sanctions from the United Nations,
USA, EU - specifies Iguera - in our case, we have had
to give up insuring the entire Iranian fleet, for the
Fedespedi - Federazione Nazionale The Federation is currently
sole fears connected with the post Trump election».
Secure ports, the theme of the second session, was delle Imprese di Spedizioni represented at local level through
an opportunity to exchange ideas on what functions Internazionali - is the trade more than 30 associations, it is
and on the difficulties which, for example, occur- association in the field of member of Confetra (the Italian
red last year with the raising of the level to alert
transport representing and General Confederation of Transport
2 during the summer period and greatest influx of
passengers. «It means passing to 30-50% of controls safeguarding the interests of and Logistics) and it represents
and therefore it becomes impossible to guarantee more than 2.200 international the freight forwarding sector in
definite loading and unloading times - highlights freight forwarding companies, Clecat at European level and in
Francesco Palmiro Mariani, acting general secre-
tary of Assoporti - it is also necessary to consider branches included (about 90% Fiata at world level. The following
that in Italy the ports are historical, in the "belly" of of all companies operating in organizations are associated to
the cities, and must support the traffic of 12 million this industry in Italy), which Fedespedi: Anama (Air Cargo
heavy vehicles, 34 million passengers and 11 million are engaged in the national intermediaries), Antep (Port
cruise passengers». The system already functions, at
least in part: the port community system of Bari, and international movement Terminal operators) and Fisi
had gathered all the movements of Salah Abdeslam, of freight by all modes (Industrial freight forwarding
the terrorist of Paris, in the act of embarking for of transport: road, companies).
Greece but, emphasizes Mariani, «there is no single rail, sea, air.
model, no dialogue between the different systems,
to build collaborations. We have particular diffi-
culties in monitoring who enters our Country. All
it would take is to have the list of passengers before
disembarkation».
The improvement of the existing technological
infrastructure could save up to 400 billion dollars:
declares Mauro Giacobbe, of Leonardo, the giant
active in the sectors of defence, aerospace and secu-
rity. However, we must not lose sight of the fact that
the more automation grows the more necessary it
becomes to equip ourselves with suitable protection FEDESPEDI Federazione Nazionale delle Imprese di Spedizioni Internazionali
Via Cornalia, 19 - 20124 Milano - tel 02 67154.1 - fax 02 67072285 - fedespedi@fedespedi.it - www.fedespedi.it
against cyber attacks
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 17TECHNICAL CONTENT Starter
Who's afraid
sh have underestimated the impact of Brexit on
their maritime economy - adds Giampaolo Botta
general manager of Spediporto – considering that
m
their key market is Europe. Of course, there will
of Brexit?
be red tape and slow down in customs opera-
tions, but there is also a fear of flight of over two
million and a half non-British workers connected
to the sector. The challenge will be all English».
There are also fears for the effects on the tax, legal
and financial aspects, above all for the lapse of the
A round table organised by the International EU directive on dividends, interests and royalties,
Propeller Club of the port of Genoa to discuss which will be replaced with bilateral agreemen-
ts: «Restructuring, mergers, exit procedures and
the effects of Brexit in maritime sectors similar operations may become more complicated»
explains Beniamino Maltese, Confitarma consul-
tant and Chief Financial Office of Costa Crociere.
ore than an exit of Great Britain from Europe, The effects are minor on the shipbuilding sector,
we run the risk of a flight of the European Union according to Angelo Fusco, director of the Navy
from the United Kingdom. This is the picture Ships Division of Fincantieri: «The depreciation of
that emerged from the round table “The shipping sterling could create a few problems in the defen-
world on the wave of Brexit”, organised by the ce sector, but overall the impact seems minimal,
International Propeller Club of the port of Genoa. above all in the offshore and shipyard sector».
«There are sectors, like yachting, in which many Despite the first effects caused by the feeling of
are transferring the flag of the United Kingdom not being “welcome in London”, caution remains
to community flags, in particular that of Malta high on the actual impact of Brexit on the ship-
– explains Gian Enzo Duci, president of Federa- ping world: «More than the concrete effects, there
genti, during the inaugural event of Genoa Ship- is the demonstration that the EU does not function
ping Week – for example for problems connected under the profile of the real economy –emphasi-
with cabotage, which in the EU can only be carri- zes Paolo Emilio Signorini, president of the Port
ed out with the flag of an EU member country, System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea
with the risk of problems for English ferries». – the bulk of the turnover in logistics passes by
The fears also relate to the reintroduction of Holland, Germany and Switzerland, which is not
customs controls which, against two million and a part of the EU. With regard to the currently signi-
half containers which transit by road for the port ficant corridors, Brexit is almost irrelevant and, if
of Dover, would cause a permanent queue of 30 it is not lost to inefficiency, Italy can still cover an
thousand on the terminal access roads. «The Engli- important role in the Mediterranean»
18 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017S E R I O U S C O M M I T M E N T T O C U S T O M E R S AT I S FA C T I O N
Spinelli Group provides inland logistics solutions for
Shipping Container Lines and Container Lessors through a
powerful family of companies.
Each company operates independently, focused on its
market segment, but also competes collectively under the
Spinelli Group brand.
Spinelli Group offers the full inland shipping supply
chain ranging from p o r t t e r m i n a l f a c i l i t i e s ,
multimodal transport solutions, inland rail
connected container depots, warehouses,
forwarding and custom agent activities.
In today's Network Economy, Spinelli Group is
uniquely positioned to leverage the power of networks to
help connect the Customers to the high-tech, high-speed
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 19
w w w. g r u p p o s p i n e l l i . c o m global marketplace.20 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017
Starter TECHNICAL CONTENTS
A container story
f
called Cisco
The Council of intermodal shipping consultants,
celebrated its 50th anniversary
ifty years ago the first 40-foot container took to structures that serve the port. Hauliers, forwarders,
the Atlantic and called at Bremen port. In Genoa, at up to maritime agents and not-for-profit bodies,
the same time, Jack Clerici, founder and promoter namely the Bureau International des Containers,
of Coe & Clerici, had the insight to understand how took part.
essential the container could be for the future of The second: an open meeting attended by past and
goods transported by sea. And so, on 12th April present members, to give an overview of the deve-
1967, with the Chamber of Commerce of Genoa and lopment of containerized logistics. The new board of
the Genoese Port Authority, C.I.S.Co, acronym for directors was also elected for the 2017-2020 period:
Centro Italiano Studio Container, was established. Paolo Pandolfo (Interporto Padova spa), Alberto
This year, C.I.S.Co, now Council of Intermodal Banchero (Assagenti), Emanuele Marocchi (Euro-
Shipping Consultants, celebrated its fiftieth anni- pea Servizi Terminalistici srl), Alessandro Capurro
versary with different technical and cultural initia- (Rina Intermodal srl), Luca Spallarossa (Spediporto),
tives during Genoa Shipping Week. A programme Bartolomeo Giachino (Saimare spa), Renato Coro-
designed for insiders, but also to make the history neo (Authority of the port system of the Western
of the association familiar to all the community. Sea of Sicily), Filippo Gallo (Chamber of commerce,
For the entire week, the exhibition entitled “A Genoa) and Silvio Ferrando (Authority of the port
container story” looked back over the 50 years of system of the Western Sea of Liguria).
life of C.I.S.Co through archive material, photos During the meeting, opened by general secre-
and important events of its own and those of its tary Giordano Bruno Guerrini with a report on
members and curious keepsakes. The setting of the the activities, the C.I.S.Co Board of Directors
exhibition recalled that of a container terminal in indicated that the themes of upcoming work will
which the visitor could make room for himself focus on the training sector, digital corridors and
among stacks of coloured containers. It proved to on the commitment to material and immaterial
be a great success with the public. infrastructure. At the end, having accepted the
Two opportunities for dialogue were organised honorary presidency, on behalf of the Ministry
during Shipping week. The first: a conference on of Transport, Ivano Russo illustrated the level of
Container digitalization, to analyse the prospects progress in the government’s systematic plan and
of the development of digitalization in containeri- provided the relevant progress dates of the mari-
zed logistics connected with the goods and infra- time projects
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 21ARKAS ITALIA
Arkas Italia is a joint-venture between
Arkas Group and Fratelli Cosulich. This
mix has contributed to the successful
growth of the corporate reality of the
company which is expanding in the trade
with great satisfaction. Arkas Italia offers
calls in all main Mediterranean, Black Sea
and West African ports.
Tel.: +39 010 8463711
E-mail: info@arkas-italia.it
COSCO
SHIPPING
LINES ITALY
LINER
Coscon Shipping Lines Italy Srl acts as
General Agent in Italy for Cosco Ship-
ping Lines Co. Ltd., the branch involved
in container business of China Cosco
Shipping Corporation Limited. On Mar-
ch 1, 2016, Coscon (a subsidiary of Chi-
na Cosco) and China Shipping Container
Lines Company Limited, signed a series
AGENTS
of definitive leasing contracts of contai-
ner ships and containers, which began
the integration of the two companies.
Tel.: +39 010 27071
Email: info@coscoshipping.it
FRATELLI HAPAG
COSULICH LLOYD
A family-owned shipping Group with more 188 modern container ships, 7.5 million
than 150 years of history. The group’s main Teu transported in a year, motivated staff
areas of business are liner, tramps, yacht at more than 350 locations in 116 coun-
and cruise agency, ship management, tries, networked through an IT system
shipowning, bunkering, freight forwar- that is the industry leader: Hapag-Lloyd is
ding, customs broking, travel agency, a leading global liner shipping company.
trading, IT and insurance broking Tel.: +39 010 254901
Tel.: +39 010 27151 E-mail: alessia.ligato@hlag.com
E-mail: info@cosulich.itZIM ITALIA
Zim Italy srlu is Zim’s
fully-owned shipping
agency in Italy, provi-
ding professional servi-
ces throughout the region via an efficient
network of conveniently-located bran-
ches, all of which are focused on ensuring
complete client satisfaction.
Tel: +39 010 6405127
E-mail: mkt@zimitalia-goa.zim.com
YANG
MING
(ITALY)
Established in 2001 as a joint venture
between Finsea Group and Yang Ming
Line, it operates in Italy as the general
agent for the Taiwanese company Yang
Ming Marine Transport Corporation.
Tel: +39 010 59911
E-mail: ymi@finsea.it
LE NAVI MEDOV
Is the italian general agent of MSC, world Born in 1947, Medov
leader in container shipping, and, as was at the beginning a ship agency
such, offering a global service with local dedicated to cruise activity. Thanks to
knowledge and skills. MSC/Le Navi provi- the acquisition by the Schenone Family
des integrated network of road, rail and in 2004, the agency has developed
sea transport resources which stretches a diversification work in all sector of
across the globe. maritime sector.
Tel: +39 010 64721 Tel: +39 01054901
Website: www.msclenavi.it E-mail: info@medov.itINSIGHTS Main Course
Smart port & logistics
the winning union
R
Good news: e-launching the port and pre-crisis levels of 2007, a sign that
national logistic logistics system, infrastructure we are going in the right direction».
and digitization, new markets The data speak of over 10.5 million
is back to the pre-crisis and partnership for growth: these containers, 11 million passengers
levels of 2007 were the themes of the “Smart Port and rail traffic that is up more than
and Logistics” conference at Palazzo 4.3%, contrary to the last decade. The
San Giorgio in the context of Port & new measures and reassurances on
Shipping, a series of conferences held infrastructure have been welcomed
during Shipping Week. by the operators and representatives
The event opened with “cura del of ports and institutions: «These
ferro e dell’acqua” (rail and water numbers are the result of greater
treatment), the Italian government’s confidence - explains Gian Enzo
formula for the Strategic Plan for Duci, President of Federagenti -
Ports and Logistics of simplifications, because you can perceive that they
incentives and governance reform: are not just promises. Even if the
«The market has welcomed the actions and greater attention of
actions carried out; as regards the the government are not at the pace
rail and maritime sectors, 2016 desired by businesses, they have led to
closed on a high - explains Ivano a significant and important increase».
From left to right: Donato Marzano Russo, Executive at the Ministry Besides incorporation of the port
(Commander in chief of the naval team,
Military Navy), Oliviero Baccelli and of Infrastructures and Transport Authorities, the launch of the
Alberto Banchero - national logistics is back to the new rail player Mercitalia and
24 | after dinner | NOVEMBER 2017Main Course INSIGHTS
the interventions expected for
the connection of the ports, new
technologies will be a central
theme: «There is renewed interest
in digitizing port systems, which
lie at the heart of our offer -
explains Lorenzo Greco, CEO of
Dxc Technology - we established
Logistica Digitale, the company that
will manage the development of the
national platform for the next 20 Lötschberg axes. «Italy is a key part of constructing intermodal sea-rail
years. We are proceeding with other of the North-South railway line - corridors: «The Mediterranean already
three Italian ports: Taranto, Ravenna underlines Bottinelli - the joint offer has significant numbers, but it can
and the system authority of La Spezia, of technologies and structures will grow even more - declares Francesco
Carrara and Magra». be a very important opportunity». Benevolo, Chief Operating Officer
Another essential piece of the puzzle Alptransit will become the heart of Rete Autostrade Mediterranee –
will be the Third Rail crossing due of the Rhine-Alps corridor, joining the “Ferrobonus” (Rail bonus) and
to come into operation in 2022, directly the North Sea with the the “Marebonus” (Sea bonus) will
as confirmed by Iolanda Romano, Mediterranean: «Italy has a large be further tools to strengthen the
Commissioner of the ministry market value: besides Switzerland, logistics chain».
of Infrastructure and Transport: trade with Germany is worth 87 Access to the international
«The works have resumed and are billion euro for Northern Italy - market also passes through local
proceeding well; we are reassigning explains Alberto Banchero President partnerships. «We are developing a
the contracts which had been of Assagenti - with Gotthard strong relationship with Piedmont
interrupted to the building yards. in operation and the rail works and Lombardy: in addition to
We have opened many mediation completed, Genoa will be essential in the national “cura del ferro” (rail
meetings, to tackle the problems this interchange». treatment), it is necessary to act in the
and to maximize the opportunities The prospect is also that of inserting North-West - believes Edoardo Rixi,
along the entire route for businesses, itself into the large-scale “One Belt, Councillor for economic development
logistics operators and associations». One road” project, six corridors to of the Liguria Region - to anticipate
The declared goal is the integration integrate trade between Asia and works on the railway lines, including
of the North-West cluster with the Europe: «A well-known initiative those of a modest size, to eliminate
European corridors, as desired by in Italy like the “new Silk Way”, the bottle necks».
Marina Bottinelli, Head of Business intended to change the economy Room for collaboration is not only
Relations of the Italian Chamber of of one part of the world – explains related to the North-South railway
Commerce for Switzerland: «Some Riccardo Fuochi, President of the line, but also to the entire Italian port
important challenges lie ahead for Italia-Hong Kong Association – China system. «We have signed a protocol
Italy; one is the rail system, which has already made its move, we are with Liguria on the themes of shared
is still inadequate; the intermodal talking of eight trillion euro worth interest - says Amedeo Lepore,
nodes also need to be modernised of investments over the next ten Councillor for production activities of
and procedures simplified». Italy is years. They are huge figures that will the Campania Region - and set up a
one of the top three countries for create opportunities in all sectors». committee to coordinate the use of the
trading with Switzerland (30 billion One of the most important will be structural funds of the two regions,
euro/year) a position which could the transportation of food in the to encourage reciprocal growth. It is
be strengthened with Alptransit, Mediterranean and towards non-EU important to break a certain localism:
the Swiss project for high-speed countries, as shown by the Fresh Food at a time of global challenges, we can
rail along the Saint Gotthard and Corridor project, which has the goal compete better as a team»
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 25Naples
Shipping
Week
COMUNE DI GENOVA
ASSOGASLIQUIDI
Associazione nazionale imprese gas liquefattiMain Course INSIGHTS
New challenges for safety
by Giovanni Besio, (Dicca, University of Genoa)
T
he increase in maritime traffic description of the technologies of UniGe), Eirini Spentza (Dicca-
and naval gigantism presents the operations used in the dock; Diten, UniGe), Raphael Zaccone
operators with new challenges Beatrice Bazzica of Fondazione (Diten, UniGe) and Giuseppe Ciraolo
for safety at sea. These issues where Accademia Italiana della Marina (Dicam, UniPa) illustrated the latest
tackled during Shipping Week at a Mercantile illustrated the birth and developments in the field of modelling
workshop dedicated to operational development of the “Stress on Ships” and forecasting sea and weather
aspects, support and assistance, project aimed at improving stress conditions, the estimate of safety
which ended with a presentation on management of the crew on board. indexes and comfort of the ship,
the latest developments in scientific Tania del Giudice and Elisabetta optimization of fuel consumption, use
research. Captain of the frigate, Trovatore for Arpal Liguria and of innovative technologies to monitor
Luciano Aloia of the Harbour Carlo Brandini of Consorzio Lamma sea conditions, like the HF-radar and
Master’s office of Genoa, spoke about presented the current tools of seismographs. Marco Manzone (Studio
the operation and management of assistance and aid for navigation in Dardani) closed the session with a
the berth Commission of Genoa the meteorological field, illustrating speech that highlighted the strong
port; Alessandro Serra, representing the role of regional meteorological connection between the science of
Gruppo Antichi Ormeggiatori del centres in providing services for sea and weather and the legal aspects
Porto di Genova gave a detailed navigation. The undersigned (Dicca, connected with ship rental
Consthip Italia Group,
more than a terminal operator
I
ntegrated intermodal transport solu- (“intra-European”), it offers new prospects ch, with its 300,000m² and more than 7000
tions are and will be more and more the for trade exchanges between Mediterranean trains managed per year, is the link for Ita-
key to efficient and sustainable logisti- and overseas countries and the key Italian lian goods exchanged abroad.
cs. Recent developments in shipping and central/southern European markets. The Contship works in the main transhipment
show just how urgent a competitive service gateway terminals of the group are a reliable, hubs of the Mediterranean which are able
is. It must be able to respond to the needs competitive and complementary alternative to connect the regional maritime networks
of shippers who are engaged in searching to Northern European ports. An alternative with the most important world markets offe-
for reliable transport partners to tackle a solution able to impact positively on mana- ring infrastructure that is able to host new
growing level of complexity in the global ging risks connected with supply chains and generation ships and reliably and efficiently
supply chain. This complexity is due to an sale of products, semi-finished products and satisfy the requests of global operators.
ever growing number of methods and chan- raw materials. The risks are associated to
A range of value added services completes
nels of supply and distribution and which the use of a single logistics corridor which
the Contship offer. These include: customs
is increasingly more impacted by the emer- has always looked to Northern Europe and
services, warehouse cross docking, rail
gence of new consumption and distribution which, in case of problems, interruptions or
traction services, deposit and maintenance
models enabled by the new technologies (e delays, would risk causing huge damage to
services and repair of containers, RoRo and
commerce, IoT, sharing economy, etc.). importing and exporting businesses.
General cargo handling, Container freight
Gruppo Contship Italia is the leading Italian The strategy of the integrated Contship pro- Station.
partner in the offer of integrated intermodal duct is based on investments and know-how
For further information
transport services. Through its own “port to which relate to the maritime terminals and
door” solutions and continental rail transport intermodal platforms like that of Melzo whi- www.contshipitalia.com
NOVEMBER 2017 | after dinner | 27ADVERTORIAL Finger Food
Presentation of
Spediporto group
S
eventy years from its foundation, Spe- Fedit: Federazione Italiana Trasportatori (Italian mentation via lorry and rail, presented by the
diporto is now the biggest and most Federation of Carriers) hauliers and forwarding companies to the goods
representative Italian association of Through Fedespedi it also participates interna- office of the VTE Terminal.
international sea forwarding companies, tionally in: It also offers active support in the following I.T.
establishing itself as a business able to provide projects:
Fiata: Federazione Internazionale delle Associa-
qualified services and support to its members.
zione degli Spedizionieri (International Federa- • Efficiency and monitoring access to the
20% of Italian companies and 90% of companies tion of Freight Forwarding Associations) Terminal in line with the Safety and Secu-
present in Liguria are members of Spediporto. rity demands of VTE
Clecat: Associazione Europea per gli operatori
The members of the association are sea, land and delle spedizioni, dei trasporti e servizi doganali • Rationalization of the bookings regarding
air forwarding agents but also small, medium (European Association for forwarding, transport control and verification of the goods
and large size couriers and carriers grouping 600 and customs services).
companies which account for 12,500 employees. • Implementation of the projects connected
with E-Port
Thanks to a typical management structure, Spe- SPEDISERVICES Srl:
diporto develops multiple activities on different
Set up in 2005 with the goal of supporting and CONSORZIO VGM
areas of intervention directly and through its four
helping businesses to grow, first and foremost
subsidiaries (Spediservices, Hub Telematica Scarl, Set up in 2016 as a response to the directives
those associated to Spediporto, of the Shipping,
Consorzio CSP, Consorzio VGM) namely: of Rule VI/2 of the Solas Convention 74 dated
Logistics and Transport sector. Attentive to the
• Electronic development to computerize continuous development of the global market 21/11/2014 on the certification of verified gross
operational processes and to the needs of the forwarding sector Spe- mass of the container (so-called VGM) as imple-
diservices has established itself and specialized in mented in Italy by MANAGEMENT DECREE no.
• Professional training and updating of staff
important activities like consulting and profes- 447/2016 issued by the General Command of the
of member companies Corps of Harbour Master’s Offices of 05/05/2016
sional assistance to businesses; activity of inter-
• Internationalization pretation; development of electronics and servi- IT PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES
• Consulting and trade union assistance, ces to goods; agreements for member businesses • Online booking of container weighing
consulting for customs, Sector-studies and and their employees. Spediservices also offers
• Support and telephone assistance with a
Marketing. research and market surveys for international
commerce, promotion, management and organi- dedicated call centre
Spediporto also collaborates with the Port of
zation of fairs, training and internationalization. • Electronic and instant transmission of
Genoa in relation to:
VGM data and its filing
• Development of the electronic system of
HUB TELEMATICA SCARL: The VGM Consortium, the only one in Italy to
the port of Genoa «E-Port System»
be connected to E-Port, terminated the weighing
• Computerized renewal of the expired Hub telematica has always held an active role in
phase, electronically sends the VGM data genera-
delivery dockets «E-Delivery Service» and managing and implementing the Port Communi-
ting the relevant Shipping Document, to the I.T.
ty System of Genoa, and today also of Ravenna,
electronic clearances System of AdSP guaranteeing the correct acqui-
also to support DXC Technology (former HPE),
• «Virtual Offices» management to serve the sition by all subjects involved.
current operator of the National Logistics Pla-
forwarding agents at the VTE Terminal. tform (PLN). This process allows the container to arrive at the
port gate without the need to have to check the
• Assistance in issuing AEO Certifications It currently manages the I-T systems in the ports
VGM acquired and prevent waiting times at the
• Creation and management of a goods of Genoa and Ravenna.
Terminal gate.
transport system by road with “guarante- It develops themes related to the exchange of
ed transport” customs messages.
The VGM Consortium operates through 2 wei-
In Italy, Spediporto is a member of: It electronically supports the Vgm Consortium in
ghing stations:
transmitting data by automatically sending VGM
Confetra: Confederazione generale italiana dei TORTONA 1: on Strada Statale Cabannoni
data to E-port.
Trasporti e della Logistica (General Italian Confe-
4 ground level weighing scales
deration of Transport and Logistics)
C.S.P. - CONSORZIO SERVIZI PORTUALI TORTONA 2: on Via Silvio Ferrari
Fedespedi: Federazione Nazionale delle Imprese
di Spedizioni Internazionali (National Federation It works like the only collecting point to gather 2 ground level weighing scales
of International Forwarding Companies) and transfer the incoming and outgoing docu- 1 Stacker
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