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The ports of Naples, Salerno and Castellammare di Stabia are the heart of the economy of Campania region and of southern Italy. Poles of energy, environment, tourism, shipbuilding, these three ports represent a single system.

Assarmatori, a shipowners’ association that is a member of Conftrasporto-Confcommercio, represents shipowners from Italy, the European Union and third countries who operate regular maritime services in Italy. Also joining the association, which has offices in Rome, Genoa and Brussels, as aggregate members are other nonshipowning companies and entities that nonetheless move within the perimeter of the maritime system. Assarmatori, chaired by Stefano Messina, is thus a qualified and increasingly broad representation of shipping.

Assiterminal, Associazione Italiana Terminalisti Portuali, is the main associative expression of the port industry in Italy. We promote the development of terminal and port operators within the framework of a policy that enhances the national logistics system in a context of globalized dynamics involving the flow of people and goods. Our mission is to enhance the sustainability of our companies integrated into the logistics ecosystem which represents one of the main drivers of the economy and labor for Italy.

The Italian Ports Association is joined by the Port System Authorities, the Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Handicrafts and Agriculture insisting on the territories where ports exist and the Italian Union of Chambers of Commerce I.A.A. In light of the new governance system, the 57 ports of national importance will be coordinated by 16 Port System Authorities, which are entrusted with a strategic role of guiding, planning and coordinating the system of ports in their area. Assoporti offers the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport, the other ministries involved and the European Union every useful consultation and contribution on port issues, highlighting in the various national and international forums and occasions the role and importance for the Italian and EU economy of our ports.

The Italian Academy of the Merchant Navy is an institution that awards degrees from the Ministry of Education in the field of non-university tertiary education. The “mission” of the Academy is to provide specialized training targeted toward occupations with high professional and technological content, based on the needs of enterprises in the relevant sectors and particularly in the strategic areas of maritime and logistics.

CONFITARMA – Confederazione Italiana Armatori is the main associative expression of the Italian shipping industry. For 122 years it has been grouping and representing, in its relations with institutions and in the main national, EU and international fora, Italian shipping companies and shipowning groups operating in all sectors of cargo and passenger transport, cruises and auxiliary services to traffic. It also counts among its members important non-shipowning industrial and associative entities that are part of the Italian maritime cluster. It adheres to Confindustria and is among the founders of the Federation of the Sea and the Italian Institute of Navigation. In the international arena it is a member of ECSA and ICS, as well as BIMCO, INTERTANKO, INTERCARGO, IMEC and collaborates with ILO and IMO.

The Italian Federation of Port Pilots was officially born on March 20, 1947. In the hall of the Library of the Ministry of the Merchant Navy, the National Assembly resolved to establish the Italian Federation among the Port Pilot Corps by electing a Board of Directors and the first President of the Federation in the person of Commander Cesare Rosasco, M.O. for military valor and Chief Pilot of the Port of Genoa. Since then the Federation has been looking after the ethical, moral and economic interests of the category of Italian Pilots and the 32 Pilot Corporations into which they are divided throughout Italy. The Piloti del porto, currently 220 in Fedepiloti, are highly qualified professionals whose task is to assist in the maneuvering of ships as they enter and leave port in the safest and most efficient manner possible. Italy’s Port Pilots perform about 330,000 maneuvers each year, and their main function is to ensure safety within port areas by working alongside ship masters and providing them with their ship maneuvering know-how and port knowledge. The pilot also plays a very important role as an interface between the ship and the maritime authority. Pilotage service is a public service that is provided by pilots 365 days a year H24 and in all weather conditions.

Fedespedi (Italian Federation of International Freight Forwarding Companies) has been the only business organisation in Italy protecting the interests of international forwarding companies since 1946. The freight forwarding industry gives a key contribution to the Italian logistics industry with a turnover of 33 billion euros per year (2022) and a 2.5% share of the country’s GDP.

Fedespedi, founded on 11 June 1946, has its headquarters in Milan and associates more than 1,600 companies (4,700 local units) employing 60,000 people and is part of a vast association network: at national level it is a member of Confetra (Italian General Confederation of Transport and Logistics) and represents international forwarding companies operating in Italy in CLECAT at European level and in FIATA at world level. Fedespedi includes ANAMA (National Association of Air Cargo Agents), ANTEP (National Association of Port Terminal Operators) and FISI (Italian Federation of Industrial Forwarders). The Federation is present across the country through its network of 30 Local Associations.

The Consulate General of Panama in Naples is a representation of the Government of Panama strategically located in the Mediterranean Sea to offer all maritime services on behalf of the Panama Maritime Authority, with a staff with more than 20 years of experience. The Panama Maritime Authority is an autonomous entity of the Panamanian state. The main advantages of the Panama Registry: Government Security, Legal and Financial Certainty. Registry of Ships No 1 in the World, established since 1917, the Panamanian registry has 8,606 ships, representing over 247.7 million tons of TRBs, according to the international platform IHS Markit. In addition, Panama accounts for 15 percent of the world’s tonnage, as noted in the “World Fleet Monitor” report released in late June 2024 by Clarkson Research. Panama is part of the “White List of the Paris MOU”/“Tokyo MOU” and has been reelected to Category A “IMO Council Member” status. Worldwide coverage through 53 Private Merchant Marine Consulates.

The administrative structure of the company has undergone many changes over its long history; from a simple family organization it has slowly moved into an extensive organization, more suitable for a company of big dimensions with the objective to carry out with efficiency the service assigned by the Maritime Authority or demanded from the charterers. Until 31 January 1995 the company based its administrative structure on articles of a statute dated 29 June 1975 and, in the form of S.N.C., operated under the name of  “Rimorchiatori Napoletani S.M. di Armando de Domenico Presidente Pro-Tempore & C. S.n.c.”. To make more competitive and efficient its action in sectors other than the port trailer RN has equipped itself with specific corporate instruments by forming two new operating units: in 1996 the Portosalvo Ltd (based in London and operating offices at GulfMark UK Ltd of Aberdeen) to which it entrusted the support activities to the offshore oil & gas market and in 1999 Rimorchiatori Meridionali, mainly dedicated to towing-transport and currently in a non-operational phase due to the low activity of the sector. In its process of development from a company of people to a modern financial and operating group, with 183 members, RN has been led since 1977 for over 20 years by Ing. Armando de Domenico and, after his death in September 1998, by his son Ing. Gianni Andrea de Domenico who took over the presidency of a Board of Directors composed of thirteen members, many of whom are directly involved in the technical and operational management of the company. The current workforce of the RN is composed of approximately 130 people between marine and employed ones of Italian nationality to which are added the resources, mainly of British nationality, employed in the activity of subsidiary Portosalvo Ltd.

USCLAC-UNCDIM-SMACD (Unione Sindacale Capitani Lungo Corso al Comando / Unione Nazionale Capitani Direttori di Macchina / Stato Maggiore Abilitato al Comando o alla Direzione di Macchina) is the seafarers’ union representing more than 600 members nationwide, mainly senior figures on board, such as captains, engine directors and more generally officers, but not only. The union, which was founded by seafarers in Genoa in 1967, also has an office in Viareggio, a section dedicated to yachting, is associated with FEDERMANAGER and CESMA-Confederation of European Shipmasters’ Associations, and, through CASCODI – Cassa Assistenza Comandanti e Direttori di Macchina (Shipmasters’ and Engineers’ Assistance Fund), has been a partner of Shipping Week for several editions.

Established in 1947, the Grimaldi Group is a fully integrated multinational logistics company specialised in the operation of roll-on/roll-off vessels, car carriers and ferries. Headquartered in Naples (Italy), the Group employs over 20,000 people
worldwide (both ashore and onboard) and comprises shipping companies, port agencies, terminal and logistics operators. With a modern fleet of around 130 ships, it offers an extensive network of maritime services between the main ports of five
continents. It is also a dedicated supplier of integrated logistics services based on maritime transport to the world’s major vehicle manufacturers according to the door-to-door model.

Intesa Sanpaolo, with over €422 billion in loans and €1.35 trillion in customer financial assets at the end of June 2024, is the largest banking group in Italy, with a significant international presence. It is a European leader in wealth management, with a strong focus on digital and fintech. The Group will provide €115 billion of Impact lending by 2025 to support communities and the green transition, together with a €1.5 billion program (2023-2027) to help people in need. The Bank’s network of museums, the Gallerie d’Italia, hosts its owned artistic heritage and cultural projects of recognized value.  

Intesa Sanpaolo Innovation Center is the company of the Intesa Sanpaolo Group dedicated to the frontier of innovation. It explores future trends and scenarios, develops multidisciplinary applied research projects, supports startups, accelerates business transformation for companies according to the criteria of open innovation and the circular economy, facilitates the development of innovative ecosystems and disseminates innovation culture, in order to make Intesa Sanpaolo the driving force behind a better informed, inclusive and sustainable economy. Knowing how to look far ahead and outside the box is essential for innovation experts. In order to be “futureproof” an organizational machine needs to be built with tools which help make innovative and sometimes visionary ideas concrete. Although innovation is not a linear and predictable process, it still needs the planning, reporting and evaluation of its performance. To do this, we adopt an approach based on vision and concreteness, observing both the short term and long term impacts, this approach helps us to select from the myriad of stimuli which land on our working tables, and to stay focused on the priorities and enhance the potential inherent in the projects.

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. We emphasise innovation in sustainable technology and services to help our customers continuously improve their environmental and economic performance.

DNV is the world’s leading classification society and a recognized advisor for the maritime industry. The company enhances safety, quality, energy efficiency and environmental performance of the global shipping industry – across all vessel types and offshore structures. DNV invests heavily in research and development to find solutions, together with the industry, that address strategic, operational or regulatory challenges.

CETENA S.p.A.-a research center in the maritime field-was founded in 1962 and is a Fincantieri Group company with headquarters in Genoa, Italy. CETENA supports its customers with a wide range of consultancy, on-board activities, products, laboratory testing and training in both civil and military maritime fields.” It is able to manage these activities thanks to a team of experts with specific skills and experience.

Founded in 2005 as an engineering company, Ecospray has been making industrial processes more sustainable through the purification and treatment of pollutant emissions for nearly 20 years. Today it also offers innovative technology solutions to meet the needs of diverse industries, and is driven by a commitment to creating clean energy for a zero-emissions planet. Ecospray operates globally offering a wide range of technologies, from gas purification and treatment (DeNOx, DeSOx, filtration) to biofuels and clean energy generation (biogas upgrading, CH 4 and CO 2 liquefaction, CCS, Gas Lean To Power, Fuel Cells). Starting with R&D and, through a 360° approach, Ecospray follows customers along the entire value chain.

Engineering Group is the Digital Transformation Company, leader in Italy and expanding its global footprint, with around 15,000 associates and with over 70 offices. The Engineering Group, consisting of over 70 companies in 21 countries, has been supporting the continuous evolution of companies and organizations for more than 40 years, thanks to a deep understanding of business processes in all market segments, fully leveraging the opportunities offered by advanced digital technologies and proprietary solutions.  It integrates best-of-breed market solutions, managed services, and continues to expand its expertise through M&As and partnerships with leading technology players. The Group strongly invests both in innovation, through its R&I division, and in human capital, with the internal IT & Management Academy. Engineering is a key player in the creation of digital ecosystems that bridge the gap between different markets, while developing composable solutions that ultimately foster a continuous Business transformation.

Kongsberg Maritime is a global leader in marine technology, delivering innovative and reliable solutions across all sectors of the maritime industry, with a resolute commitment to empowering greener, safe, and smart maritime operations.  Headquartered in Kongsberg, Norway, the company operates manufacturing, sales, and service facilities in 34 countries worldwide. Kongsberg Maritime’s solutions encompass a comprehensive range of marine technologies, including automation, safety, maneuvering, navigation, dynamic positioning, energy management, deck handling, propulsion systems, and ship design services.

Accelleron Industries Ltd. (ACLN: SIX Swiss Ex) is a global leader in turbocharging technologies and optimization solutions for 0.5 to 80+ MW engines, helping to provide sustainable and reliable power to the marine, energy, rail, and off-highway sectors. With an installed base of approximately 180,000 turbochargers and a network of more than 100 service stations worldwide, its innovative technologies and digital solutions give its customers the power to move further. 

Fulgard is a brand ecosystem dedicated to workplace safety, offering a range of services to protect people, environments and assets. From fire protection design to perimeter guarding and ongoing staff training, Fulgard puts safety at the heart of its operations. Health, safety and the environment are the pillars on which its mission is based, working as a unique and reliable partner. CMA, part of this ecosystem, was born in 1982 specializing in firefighting maintenance and training. Since 2004, it has been offering authorized maritime courses, with over 2,000 trainees trained in 2022.

FHP Holding Portuale, an expression of F2i SGR (Italy’s largest independent manager of infrastructure funds), represents Italy’s leading port operator in the bulk sector, active in the Upper Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas through 8 terminals under management, warehouses and interconnecting intermodal infrastructure, 12 operating companies, more than 500 employees, and about 10 million tons of cargo handled annually. FHP is an integrated network of services in bulk, general and project cargo port logistics, and is present in Carrara, Livorno, Monfalcone and Marghera.

Karberg & Hennemann is a leading manufacturer of CJC fine filtration units . Our products created for marine applications are now used in all industries . In the naval world we are open to new challenges such as the filtration of EALs in order to reduce oil consumption and their impact on the environment. Our solutions are adaptable to all types of lubricants/fuels and all volumes of oil being modular systems. We distribute worldwide from our production sites in Germany and Denmark

ECO.MAR.SOL., Ecological Marine Solutions Ltd, based in Malta, is active in the Italian and Mediterranean maritime market, as the exclusive representative of several top international companies. Ecomarsol’s business is mostly the marketing of Biodegradable products and systems that are installed on board for the protection of the marine environment, according to MARPOL regulations. The continuous research of new technologies to reduce CO2 emissions, both through new fuels and with the help of wind, make it a competent and reliable partner for Shipowners and naval engineering firms operating in this sector. Through a network of selected companies active in shipboard service, ECO.MAR.SOL. coordinates commissioning, after-sales and logistical support activities related to its supplies. It has warehouses in both Genoa and Malta, stockpoint for BIO lubricants from Vickers Oils.

Maritime Assistance Seafarers Europe (M.A.S.E.) is an innovative company operating in the maritime industry, providing advanced digital solutions for certification management, training and seafarer recruitment. Our mission is to simplify and optimize career management for maritime professionals by integrating cutting-edge technologies such as blockchain and artificial intelligence to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance with international regulations.

For over 25 years, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK has been redefining technology for the most challenging environments, with a dedicated range of laptops and tablets. Be at the heart of the action: Don’t let water, dust, drops or knocks hold you back. Our rugged mobile IT solutions ensure you’re always ready to work – come rain, snow or shine. TOUGHBOOK was built resilient. Stay connected and in control: Whether you’re on the move, in the field or on-site, TOUGHBOOK keeps you connected. Manage your device remotely, keep your data safe, and put your trust in tougher security. Adapt and go the distance: TOUGHBOOK devices are lightweight and customisable to help you go the extra mile. Full-shift battery life, hotswap options and flexible configurations mean you can put the hours in without delays.

Salerno Container Terminal is the largest independent port terminal in Central and Southern Italy that guarantees all liner services high quality and neutrality standards by offering export-oriented productions in Southern Italy competitive access to international markets on every continent.

Through its Network, Tarros Group is able to offer a personalized service to customers, and since 1828 has based its development on innovation, passion and respect for the territory where Group’s Companies are established. Thanks to its 650 employees, Tarros Group connects every day the different shores of the Mediterranean, 16 countries, 31 ports and over 450 million people while offering an efficient and modular system at all stages of transport chain.

Vado Gateway is a modern and unique port system in Italy serving Shipping Companies and logistics operators. The infrastructure, located in Vado Ligure, includes the new deep-sea Container Terminal can handle the latest Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) and the adjacent Reefer Terminal, the Mediterranean’s largest hub for fruit logistics also capable of accommodating dry containers. With the launch of the Container Terminal in 2020, Vado Gateway has become the first semi-automated port in Italy with a fully automated gate and yard. The port complex combines innovation, ability to offer fully integrated services such as cold storage, project cargo, Ro-Ro transport, and ability to accommodate up to 14 trains per day with a 40% intermodal target.

SRM is a Research Center for Economic Studies related to Intesa Sanpaolo Group, specialized in the analysis of regional economic dynamics in terms of infrastructural, productive and social assets with a European and Mediterranean vision in mind. Its ‘Maritime Transport and Logistics Observatory’ is a reference point for the international Maritime Cluster.