In recent days, the Association of Italian Ports, as part of the of the Italian pavilion which was created by Assoporti together with the ICE Agency, participated in Berlin at the Fruit Logistica, the leading international event in the sector fruit and vegetables, a sector - the association announced - that in the 2024 in Italy recorded a record value of exports of 6.1 billion euros, with an increase of +9% compared to the year and with an import volume of 6.4 billion euro (+12%), highlighting a lively and growing market.

Commenting on the participation in the fair, the president of Assoporti, Rodolfo Giampieri, pointed out that "the ports are essential to ensure the competitiveness of the production system, in which the agricultural sector shines for its quality and liveliness. The collaboration established with ICE - he added - is a fundamental element in the work of system of our country. A piece that becomes unbeatable when decides to team up, highlighting excellence and creating the prerequisites for attracting investments, promoting and the internationalization of our productions».

More than 2,600 people were present at the Berlin demonstration exhibitors from around 90 countries and 6,600 visitors from 145 Developing countries. Also this year Italy recorded the highest number of presence with over 400 companies.