The objective of the reform of the port rules at the study of the government has the objective, without prejudice to the strong rooting of the Port System Authorities in the territory which is not in question, to configure a port network capable of overcoming internal fragmentation. He said so today the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Matteo Salvini, speaking in the Senate in response to a question on the objectives of the next reform of the system illustrated by Senator Etelwardo Sigismondi of Fratelli of Italy.

In addition, Salvini continued, "we need to simplify the bureaucratic procedures starting with those for the adoption of plans regulators that often constitute an obstacle to the implementation of the of interventions such as dredging, which are essential to promote the very accessibility of the ports. Thirdly, we must relaunch an integrated vision of planning and planning of all port investments, given that we are investing billions of euros for the development of ports in Italy, from Trieste to Lampedusa".

Regarding the timing for the approval of the reform, Salvini specified that the text, which is the result of full synergy with the Ministry of Economy and Finance, is Pending the last technical checks by the competent Administrations.

"At the same time," the minister added, "we are continuing the dialogue with the relevant Commission structures European Union, and with respect to the objectives of strengthening the competitiveness of the sector, which has already been the subject of specific NRRP reforms, and with respect to the rationalisation of aspects related to port taxation. A goal like this ambitious that aims to reform in depth, after decades, The entire port system requires thoughtful and shared choices."