by InTrieste
A series of new infrastructure projects were inaugurated on Thursday at the Interporto Centro Ingrosso of Pordenone, as regional officials underscored the site’s growing role in Italy’s and Europe’s logistics networks. The occasion also marked the departure of the first freight train operated by the private rail company Inrail from the facility.
The upgrades include a secure parking area for heavy vehicles known as “Parcheggio Europa,” a new intermodal yard, a roundabout connecting to the terminal, soundproof barriers separating the line from nearby residential areas, a service yard for the civil motorization authority, and newly constructed administrative offices.
Speaking at the event, the governor of Friuli Venezia Giulia, Massimiliano Fedriga, described the investments as part of a broader strategy that extends beyond the local territory. “These developments represent a fundamental element in strengthening the regional, national and European logistics system,” he said.
The ceremony brought together regional officials, including the councillors for infrastructure and productive activities, as well as national and local representatives. Among those present were the Minister for Parliamentary Relations, Luca Ciriani, the mayor of Pordenone, Alessandro Basso, and leaders from the interporto and the local chamber of commerce.
Fedriga emphasized Pordenone’s position along key east-west transport routes, calling it a strategic junction not only for the Friuli Venezia Giulia region but also for Italy and the broader European market. In a period marked by geopolitical uncertainty, he said, long-term planning and investment in infrastructure are essential.
He also framed logistics infrastructure as increasingly tied to political considerations, not just economic ones, pointing to shifting global dynamics and supply chain pressures. In that context, he said, improving connections between northeastern Italy and international markets is critical.
The governor highlighted the importance of emerging trade corridors, including routes linking India and Europe, suggesting that the region could serve as a gateway to the continent. He pointed to a network of regional hubs — including Trieste, Pordenone, Gorizia and Cervignano — as central to that vision.
Thursday’s inauguration, he said, should be seen not simply as the completion of public works but as part of a longer-term investment in the country’s economic infrastructure.
