Delegation to Italy on Maritime and Port Development
Join the Danish delegation to meet Italian policymakers and industry stakeholders in the maritime and energy sectors. During the visit you will join in-depth discussions in Rome and Sicily (Augusta and Catania).
Italy represents one of Europe’s most attractive growth markets for green port and maritime technologies. With 58 major commercial ports governed by 16 Port System Authorities, the country hosts one of the largest and most strategically positioned port infrastructures in Europe.
The sector is now entering a decisive implementation phase, driven by EU regulatory frameworks and significant national investment programmes. Within this framework, Danish best practices (technologies and services) can be key for Italian authorities and Industry clusters.
The strategic cooperation between several Danish companies and Italian partners are well developed and the Italian Authorities and Industry clusters are looking for additional trusted Danish partners, sub suppliers and technologies. More than EUR 9.2 billion has been allocated to port and logistics development under Italy’s national plans, including over EUR 1,8 billion dedicated to onshore power supply (OPS), port electrification, digitalisation and energy efficiency. Italian ports such as Taranto, Augusta, Genoa and La Spezia are transforming into energy and logistics hubs, where also alternative fuels (and bunkering) are key to diversify national and local supply.
The Danish Model for Ports is at the core of the delegation narrative. In addition, considering the public-private cooperation necessary to support this transition, Danish companies can contribute in terms of industry expertise. For this reason, the programme will be adjusted to match the final group of participants.
On this basis, DI and the Danish Embassy in Rome are organising a delegation to Italy, where you will get the opportunity to showcase your solutions and engage with key stakeholders involved in the Italian transition (policymakers, port authorities, project developers, and off-takers).
Preliminary Programme:
The programme is subject to change, and we welcome wishes.
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Arrival in Rome
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Networking reception with key Italian stakeholders at the Ambassador’s Residence
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Seminar and Meetings
• Introduction to Italian policies, market subsectors focus, funding opportunities with Italian ministries, business associations, selected Port Authorities
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• B2B meetings and networking with Rome-based companies facilitated by Italian industry associations
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Travel to Sicily (more information follows)
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Site visit to Port of Augusta and Port of Catania
• Sessions with port authority technical and procurement departments to discuss development strategies, ongoing tenders and other opportunities
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• Sessions with terminal and logistics operators, shipping representatives and local industry players to understand local investments and new technology/service requirements
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Possible departure from Sicily
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