La Spezia is an important example for Italy

“I am grateful to Captain Aponte for his support by visiting our port today which further underpins not only our commitment but also that of the private operators who want to make La Spezia more efficient and able to compete internationally,” said Lorenzo Forcieri, President of La Spezia Port Authority in a welcome address.

Also in attendance to welcome Captain Aponte were Contship Italia President, Cecilia Eckelmann-Battistello and Eurokai President, Thomas Eckelmann, the main shareholders of the port’s La Spezia Container Terminal (LSCT).

Prior to arriving at the port, Captain Aponte and Mr Forcieri had a meeting with La Spezia Mayor, Massimo Federici, who was briefed on LSCT’s investment plan. The concession awarded to LSCT as part of the Port’s Master Plan was important as it avoided the need for further public investment in developing the port to meet the needs of both the operators and the international market.