Paolo Piacenza

Paolo Piacenza is the president of the Port Authority of Gioia Tauro, who has been instrumental in the port's remarkable transformation into Italy's leading container hub. Under his leadership, Gioia Tauro is projected to exceed 4 million TEUs by the end of 2025, marking a significant turnaround from its troubled past. Piacenza emphasizes the importance of environmental sustainability and technological advancement, with plans to invest in projects like 'cold ironing' to reduce emissions and modernize operations, thereby enhancing the port's role in the Mediterranean logistics landscape.