Topic: Fermerci

sounding the alarm Fermerci proposes 10 measures to save Italian sector from ‘disastrous crisis’

Between extreme weather, infrastructure closures and subsidies being cut, the Italian rail freight sector is running the risk of entering a disastrous crisis. The sector…
cancelled subsidies Italy cancels subsidies for renewing rail freight rolling stock… again

With another policy reversal, the Italian government will cut 55 million euros from the fund intended for rail freight operators to incentivise the purchase of…
sounding the alarm Italian associations urge for state intervention to avoid catastrophic scenario

The two main Italian rail freight associations, Fermerci and Fercargo, asked their Ministry of Transport Matteo Salvini to urgently intervene “to avoid a disastrous crisis…
VOICES FROM THE INDUSTRY ‘ETS carbon credit funds should be used to finance rail freight subsidies’

Fermerci, one of the largest rail freight associations in Italy, asked that the funds from the Emission Trading System (ETS) carbon credit be largely used…
60 per cent of rail capacity in Italy to be unavailable in 2024

The next couple of years will be quite burdensome for the Italian rail freight industry as traffic along many lines will have to be interrupted…
Subsidy for rail freight rolling stock in Italy will remain after all

Despite recent concerns, the Italian government will not cancel a measure aimed at helping companies purchasing rail rolling stock. A total of 115 million euros,…
Italy might cancel an incentive for rail freight rolling stock

An incentive regarding the acquisition of rail rolling stock in Italy is on the verge of being cancelled, despite the funds being already allocated and…
Rail freight in Italy set back in 2023, subsidies are key to remain afloat

The Italian rail freight sector had to deal with various hiccups throughout 2023 which led to a general drop across the whole industry. RailFreight.com had…
Italy unlocks rail freight subsidies but lacks clarity

The Italian Ministry of Transport unlocked a new package of subsidies for the rail freight industry, the FerroBonus. The money will cover the period between…
Is Italy running the risk of remaining logistically isolated?

Italy is experiencing significant disruptions in the transport and logistics sector, especially the rail freight industry, due to natural calamities and other disruptions. The country…
event ‘Labour shortage in the industry is not only a matter of quantity’

One of the current issues in the rail and port sectors is the shortage of personnel while the demand keeps increasing. Federica Catani, Director of…
Should the EU compensate companies’ losses due to infrastructure works?

Railway networks throughout Europe are undergoing major infrastructural upgrades to ensure a more prominent role for rail. However, all these projects often cause disruptions, cancellations,…