"The national ferrobonus has marked an important step, But it is not enough on its own: it is time for all Italian regions introduce the regional ferrobonus". He urged him Clemente Carta, president of the Fermerci association, at the opening of the event "Fermerci in Terminal - Incentives and infrastructural efficiency for the relaunch of logistics promoted by Fermerci in collaboration with the Abruzzo Freight Village was held yesterday at the Abruzzo Freight Village Manoppello.

Carta recalled that "in some regions the measure is already active and, recently, the Abruzzo Region has also made his part. The regions that are still missing from the roll call - he said urged the president of Fermerci - take an example from those who are moving in the right direction. It is also necessary to support the activities carried out by operators in the last mile as they are the most complex and expensive in the chain railway logistics". "We have to create," he added a widespread and harmonized system of incentives. Abruzzo has demonstrated that the regional ferrobonus is possible: we ask to all the other regions that have not yet done so to take action to ensure the sector's stability, growth and competitiveness".

In his speech, Carta sounded the alarm on the situation of the sector: "In 2024 - he explained - there was the third consecutive decline in the number of train-km, with a overall contraction of 5% in the period 2021-2024. The forecasts for the first quarter of 2025 are not encouraging. We are paying the effects of the numerous construction sites linked to the PNRR which, while fundamental for the future, are now reducing the capacity of the available on the network. Added to this is the increase in energy costs and an uncertain economic situation: it is evident that extraordinary measures are needed to support the system". The president of Fermerci then reiterated that the incentives are essential to ensure the competitiveness of transport rail freight compared to other modes of transport, "Especially - he specified - at a time when the costs increase and rail operators are forced to make difficult choices. Without stable and structured economic support, Many routes risk closure, compromising entire segments of national logistics".