The Federation of the Sea, the organization that represents the Italian maritime cluster, expressed appreciation for the industrial, maritime and port strategies, adopted on Wednesday by the European Commission ( of 4 March 2026). "Federation of the Sea - specified the President Mario Mattioli - shares the appreciation of the entire European maritime-port sector for the decision of the Commission. Finally, the Commission clearly and strategic importance of the maritime sector for Europe and the need to support and promote its competitiveness, an indispensable factor in order to achieve the objectives of sustainability, decarbonization, security and resilience. Particularly appreciated - Mattioli specified - was the Commission's proposal that revenues from the exchange of of Member States' ETS emission allowances are intended for support the use of clean fuels and technologies in the of navigation. We are sure that the European Commission continue its work in the IMO to promote global emission reduction measures and review the EU legislation to take into account the global actions of the IMO and avoid double payments".

The Federation of the Sea also welcomed the confirmation of the continuation of the State aid guidelines, an instrument - underlined the organization - for competitiveness maritime sector, and also the fact that the strategy the emphasis also on a clear regulatory and fiscal framework and functional framework, with the aim of reducing the administrative burden to borne by companies.

The Federation of the Sea has highlighted that it will then be strengthened the development of skills and the central role of the continuous training of staff, in accordance with the international requirements and regulations, and maritime strategy will also strengthen maritime leadership through a range of actions, including to promote the high-tech shipbuilding, support vessels offshore wind, underwater drones and port equipment

"Federation of the Sea - concluded Mattioli - in appreciating the willingness to dialogue and exchange of Commission's opinions, intends to analyse more the EU's maritime and port strategy with the federated organizations and confirms its willingness to contribute constructively to the EU Industrial Maritime Value Chains Alliance, a new body that will be created by the Commission, in order to strengthen the competitiveness and resilience of the Italian and European port maritime cluster for the benefit of the entire economy".