Commenting on the ongoing negative evolution of the goods handled in the ports of Campania, which in the first quarter of this year it has accused a decline of -3,8% ( of 15 September 2023), the Group's Chief Executive Officer Salerno transport SMET, Domenico De Rosa, demonstrated "Concern about this significant decline, which - has detected - represents in our opinion an economic indicator strongly negative not only for the South but also for everything the country. It is in fact - said De Rosa - yet another Abrupt braking, which we must ultimately bring back the ECB's excessive focus on re-entry inflation at 2% and a continuously rising monetary policy interest rates, which took resources away from investment of companies and the purchasing capacity of individuals citizens, seriously damaging the real economy. Measures needed urgent to promote recovery".

"We hope - continued De Rosa - that the ECB does not raise interest rates above 4% with the last tightening of a few days ago and that already in April 2024 it can take place A first cut. But what is certain is that the energy crisis has contributed decisively to the growth of inflation. The The same increase in oil, which is currently close to $100 a year barrel, risks inflaming inflation again, precisely When a radical change in monetary policy is urgently needed pursued by Europe'.

'Operating regularly in the hinterland of Salerno and other airports of the South - added the CEO of SMET - we want also express concern about the new SEZ legislation, which creates a Unique Special Economic Zone for the whole of Southern Italy and establishes a special tax credit from which, however, they are excluding strategic production sectors, including transport. We are confident of appropriate changes that can attract investment linked to international trade flows".