The University of Cagliari, Italy, played host to the TECHLOG Final Conference on December 1st, a momentous occasion leading up to the conclusion of the 30-month ENI CBC MED - EU co-financed project. Dedicated to advancing Technological Transfer for Logistics Innovation in the Mediterranean, the conference attracted over 73 participants and provided a comprehensive overview of the project's achievements, outputs, and its profound impact on the regional logistics sector.

Esteemed speakers opened the conference with institutional greetings, emphasizing the collaborative nature of the initiative. Among the notable figures were Francesco Mola, Rector of the University of Cagliari; Ada Lai, Counsellor for Labour, Vocational Training, Cooperation, and Social Security of the Sardinia Region; Massimo Deiana, President of the Sardinian Ports' Authority; and Fabio Mereu from the Chamber of Commerce of Cagliari, who also represented ASCAME, the Association of the Mediterranean Chambers of Commerce.

Marco Melis, Director General of the ENI CBC MED Programme, Autonomous Region of Sardinia, set the tone for the conference with a comprehensive presentation highlighting the significance of ENI CBC MED projects in fostering collaboration and innovation within the Mediterranean region.

The core of the conference comprised two engaging roundtable discussions. The first delved into TECHLOG's scientific results, with active participation from project partners representing Italy, Egypt, Spain, Lebanon, and Tunisia. Discussions covered diverse topics, including capacity building, agreements, and pilot actions in the Mediterranean area. Video presentations showcased project results, featuring interviews with crane and truck operators.

The second roundtable explored New Scenarios of the EURO-Mediterranean Transport Sector, providing insights into the evolving industry landscape. Moderated by Morena Pivetti, a transport and logistics journalist, the discussion included external stakeholders and industry experts from around the Mediterranean region. Participants included Vittorio Marzano, Professor at Federico II Naples University; Euan Lonmon, Board Member at GRENDI Group; Dr. Alaa Ezz, Secretary-General of the Confederation of Egyptian European Business Associations; Naima Zamoum, Business Development Manager Africa Trade Lane at CEVA Logistics; and Ummuhan Bardak, Senior Human Capital Development Expert at the European Training Foundation.

The audience actively participated in a dynamic questions & answers session, contributing to the richness of the discussions and facilitating knowledge exchange. As TECHLOG enters its final month of the 30-month implementation period, the conference provided a valuable platform to reflect on the project's impact and set the stage for future collaborations in the fields of logistics and technology. The event demonstrated that TECHLOG has not only achieved its objectives but has also laid the foundation for continued advancements in Mediterranean logistics.