by EH
Antonio Gurrieri announced his resignation Tuesday from his role as Commissioner of the Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea, a position he had held on an interim basis. In a formal communication addressed to Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini and Friuli Venezia Giulia regional President Massimiliano Fedriga, Gurrieri also confirmed he would withdraw his candidacy for the Authority’s presidency.
The decision, Gurrieri stated, was made independently and with the intention of preserving the integrity and focus of the institution during a period of heightened public attention.
“In a moment when public discourse risks overshadowing the core of the ongoing administrative and strategic work,” Gurrieri wrote, “I felt it necessary to take a step back to allow the Port Authority to operate in the calmest climate possible, especially as it prepares to meet the challenges facing the ports of Trieste and Monfalcone.”
Gurrieri characterized his departure as a gesture of responsibility, made out of respect for the institution he led, even if only for part of its trajectory. Describing a professional career that has spanned more than three decades, he expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve.
The Port System Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea, which oversees the strategic maritime hubs of Trieste and Monfalcone, plays a vital role in Italy’s logistics and international trade. Gurrieri’s resignation comes at a time of renewed focus on port governance and infrastructure development in the region.
