SIOT-TAL, the company that manages the transalpine oil pipeline which from the port of Trieste crosses Italy, Austria and Germany, invest €44.4 million to upgrade the Marine terminal of the Julian port of call, a project that will be built by Fincantieri Infrastructure Opere Marittime del Fincantieri Group. The investment will be used for reinforcement and consolidation of the structures of the Marine Terminal, Designed to adapt to growing traffic demands and will involve both SIOT pontoons used for the mooring of oil tankers during unloading. The first phase will be completed in 2024, and will cover the pier 1; The second phase, scheduled for 2024-2025, will will focus on Pier 2.

The planned activities include the installation of different lengths and diameters, the replacement of metal carpentry, the addition of new hooks for mooring of ships, the installation of new facilities such as the "Super cone fender" and "fender panels", and others necessary to adapt the operation to the new maritime traffic needs.

"This project of more than 44 million euros - has underlined Alessio Lilli, president of SIOT and general manager of TAL - represents an extremely significant moment in history of SIOT-TAL and reflects our ongoing commitment to ensuring a Safe, state-of-the-art operating environment for those who work with for the territory in which we operate. The decision to to upgrade the Marine Terminal and to entrust the works to Fincantieri, A first-level industrial reality that is strongly linked to the to our region, testify to our desire to create partnership and value in the area. These jobs not only ensure the safety of our activities for the decades, but will position us appropriately to to meet the challenges of the future."