Rector Donata Vianelli, together with a delegation comprising Professors Giorgio Sulligoi, Giovanni Longo, Alberto Bartoli, Guido Bortoluzzi and Erik Vesselli, visited HHLA PLT Italy, the southernmost strategic hub of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA).

HHLA PLT is one of Europe’s leading logistics and transport operators, headquartered in Hamburg.

The meeting highlighted the growing collaboration between the academic and port sectors, united by a common goal: to promote technology transfer, digital innovation and sustainable logistics.

The delegation explored the operations and infrastructure of the HHLA PLT terminal, while also discussing future development prospects linked to the Molo VIII project - a strategic site within the Port of Trieste and a key intermodal hub connecting maritime, rail and road networks across Europe.

“Building bridges between research and operations is essential to foster innovation and competitiveness in the port sector,” said Antonio Barbara, CEO of HHLA PLT Italy.

“UniTS is interested in partnerships that allow the development, together with major industrial players, of research projects and activities capable of making a concrete contribution to the growth of the region,” added Vianelli.