Last year, the Italian Confederation of Shipowners had set Ten strategic objectives to enhance the contribution of the shipping to the country-system ( of 30 October 2024). "Today - said the president of Confitarma, Mario Zanetti, on the occasion of the annual meeting of the shipowners' confederation - we can say that we have strengthened our pillars of the International Registry and the tonnage tax and launched initial simplification reforms, as well as that it has invested in the energy transition. It is needed now - he specified - complete this path, accompanying it with support instruments adapted to the sector. At the same time, we must investing even more in work and training because Without new skills, the future of Italian maritime it cannot be built".

"Only through a shared vision, collaboration and coordination between institutions, businesses and social partners - Zanetti continued - we will be able to face the global challenges and enhance the role of Italy and its companies in the economy of the sea. To build the conditions that improve the scenario and relaunch the country's competitiveness are needed three concrete actions: a long-term business plan to bridging the gap with Europe, resources for the twin transitions energy and digital infrastructure, and a decisive regulatory simplification supported by new technologies. We need to promote - he concluded the president of Confitarma - a true culture of competitiveness, based on dialogue, training and sharing of experiences. Only By joining forces we will be able to drive change, strengthen Italy's position in the Mediterranean and on the markets and build a strong maritime community national team'.

The assembly of the Italian Confederation of Shipowners met held in Rome, at the Auditorium della Tecnica of Confindustria, included again this year in the "ShipDay" format, initiative created with the aim of enriching the traditional moment of discussion and direction for the definition of the priorities for action of national armaments, in a context dialogue, vision and sharing between institutions, companies and stakeholders of the sea. In the afternoon, ShipDay25 is continued with Companies Talks, a series of presentations and dialogues curated by the leading companies in the supply chain, which shared experiences, innovations and projects aimed at strengthening the competitiveness and sustainability of the sector.