CINEA: Ravenna dredging wraps up

The representative of the European Climate, Infrastructure and Environment Executive Agency (CINEA) from the European Commission, Mr. Julian Espina, visited Italy recently to verify the completion of the works carried out under the project “Ravenna Port Hub: infrastructural works”.

The works under this massive development project, which is receiving an EU support of more than 30 million euros, have reached their final stage. The visit of the CINEA representative marks the end of one of the most important strategic investments in the history of the Port of Ravenna.

The total investments that are foreseen at the port are worth about EUR1 billion.

Works co-financed within the “Ravenna Port Hub: infrastructural works” Action comprise the canal being dredged to the depth of -12,50 meters the renovation of the operational quays, the construction of a new 1km-long quay for the multi-purpose terminal.

Besides this Action, the following investments will be made:

• further dredging reaching -14,50 meters by the end of 2026,

• creation of 200 ha of available logistics areas,

• the development of road and railway connections and,

• through a strong emphasis placed on digital transition, the increased efficiency of loading and unloading procedures of goods.