The Minister for Civil Protection and Sea Policies, Nello Musumeci, designated Ravenna as the Capital of the Sea 2026. The president of the Association of Italian Ports, Roberto Petri express, "on my personal behalf, also as a Ravenna by adoption, and on behalf of Assoporti, the most lively congratulations to Ravenna for this important recognition. Yes It is - he underlined - a choice that enhances the reality port and maritime sector that has always represented a dynamic pole of the logistics and industrial system of the country, in addition to the excellence of the artistic and cultural heritage, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that the city preserves. The port of Ravenna is in fact a strategic node for the national economy, not only for commercial traffic but also for also because of its strong integration with the industrial fabric and productive of the territory. With the designation as Capital of the Sea 2026 - Petri noted - the government reinforces the relevance of the maritime city, providing it with an opportunity to further promote the culture of the sea, spreading awareness of the role of ports in the development of sustainable and enhance the skills, professionalism and the supply chains that gravitate around the maritime system. We are sure that the city will be able to best interpret this role, highlighting the contribution that the port system offers to economic growth, the energy transition and the competitiveness of national logistics. As Assoporti, we will support all the initiatives that will accompany this path, so that 2026 can become a year of great visibility, not only for Ravenna but for the entire economy of the sea and for the entire port system".