…and Confirma satisfaction of recent activity

“Our new East/West Network is a significant milestone. Launching in February 2025, this standalone network will offer unmatched agility and connectivity, enabling us to respond quickly to client demands and market shifts. With direct port pairs and increased operational flexibility, we are set to deliver even greater value to our customers,” he explains.

He also references recent investments: “We received EU clearance for our 49.9% acquisition of HHLA in Hamburg…. MEDLOG’s acquisition of Maritime Group in the UK enhances our inland logistics capabilities, connecting key rail hubs to distribution centres and broadening our service offerings,” before confirming completion of the acquisition of 42% of the shares in Clasquin, to reinforce activities of AGL (Africa Global Logistics) and expanding the company’s footprint in cold storage.”

At the same time, “satisfaction” in activities at Gioia Tauro is also acknowledged by Toft. By the end of September 2024, the port recorded container throughput of 3 million TEU, with a projected 4 million TEU for full 2024 overall.

“Key improvements have been made in port infrastructure, personnel growth, and volume capacity,” stated Andrea Agostinelli, Port Authority President for Autorità di Sistema Portuale dei Mari Tirreno Meridionale e Ionio (Port System Authority of the Southern Tyrrhenian and Ionian Seas).

The final pair of ZPMC ship-to-shore cranes completes the fleet upgrade that began in 2019, when MSC’s Terminal Investment Limited took control from Contship Italia.