Katia Balducci appointed President of the Advisory Commission of the Port Authority of the Tuscany Region for the port of Viareggio

Katia Balducci, a key figure in the nautical and maritime industry sector, has been appointed President of the Advisory Commission of the Port Authority. Already president of NAVIGO, one of the main innovation centers for the nautical sector in Europe, and representative in the role for Confindustria, Balducci now takes on a key role in strengthening the relationship between companies, the port and the territory.

A prominent figure in the nautical and industrial sectors. With a long experience in the sector, Katia Balducci has always worked for the development of the nautical supply chain, promoting innovation, sustainability and internationalization. During her tenure at NAVIGO, she contributed to the growth of the network of companies and shipyards, promoting cooperation between companies and institutions to make the Italian nautical sector increasingly competitive on a global level.

In his role as representative of Confindustria, Balducci continued to support the needs of companies in the nautical and maritime sector, working on industrial development strategies and technological innovation.

The new assignment at the port authority

The appointment as President of the Advisory Commission of the Port Authority confirms the recognition of his expertise in the sector and his ability to mediate between public and private. The Advisory Commission plays a fundamental role in ensuring that port policies are in line with the needs of businesses and territorial development.

The main functions of the Commission include the analysis and evaluation of port strategies, infrastructure management and logistics improvement, with a focus on the sustainability and attractiveness of the port for international investors and operators.

A future of growth for the port and the territory

“With this new responsibility – says Katia Balducci – I will aim to further strengthen the connection between the port, businesses and the territory, contributing to a vision of integrated and sustainable development. My commitment, in harmony with associations and unions, will be aimed at creating opportunities for economic growth, improving port services and infrastructures and enhancing the strategic role of the port in the industrial and logistics landscape”

“The appointment of Katia Balducci” – says Massimo Lucchesi, Secretary of the Port Authority – “gives value and restarts the consultative commission, which has these tasks:

• to develop the port master plan;
• to develop the activity plan;
• addresses and directives for the issuing of state concessions and any other concession or authorization in the port area.”