Rail freight in Italy set back in 2023, subsidies are key to remain afloat
The Italian rail freight sector had to deal with various hiccups throughout 2023 which led to a general drop across the whole industry. RailFreight.com had a chat with Giuseppe Rizzi, managing director of Italy’s largest...Read more
Italy unlocks rail freight subsidies but lacks clarity
The Italian Ministry of Transport unlocked a new package of subsidies for the rail freight industry, the FerroBonus. The money will cover the period between 2023 and 2027 with 22 million euros available every year....Read more
Is Italy running the risk of remaining logistically isolated?
Italy is experiencing significant disruptions in the transport and logistics sector, especially the rail freight industry, due to natural calamities and other disruptions. The country is currently somehow logistically isolated from all its neighbours in...Read more
Italy: government takes the field to train the rail workers of the future
In what seems to be a first, at least in Europe, the Italian government is getting involved in increasing cooperation between schools and logistics enterprises to train the workers of the future. The country’s Ministries...Read more
Italian state subsidies for rail freight are the lowest since 2018
InterviewFor the period 2023-2027, Italy’s state contributions for the rail freight sector are set at 22 million euros per year. This is the lowest amount since 2018. This number, therefore, represents somewhat of a step...Read more