Rome, 20 Oct. (LaPresse) – The Sicilian Transporters’ Committee (CTS) has ordered the lifting of the service stoppage to resolve the logistical deadlock in Sicily and send a signal of goodwill to the Government. The decision came following discussions with the Ministry, during which almost all of the demands set out in the list of grievances were accepted. The association points out, however, that companies will remain on strike until the final outstanding issues have been fully resolved. Of the demands put forward by the CTS, only two cannot be met immediately. The Minister has, however, given assurances that, with the launch of the Permanent Round Table for Southern Italy, the necessary funding will be identified to extend the diesel tax credit for a further four months and to introduce subsidies aimed at capping the cost of ferry tickets for crossing the Strait of Messina. Specifically, the key points of the agreement that the Ministry has committed to implementing are: Immediate release of outstanding payments: disbursement of funds for the Sea Modal Shift (SMS) programme relating to the financial years 2023/2024 and 2025/2026, amounting to approximately 104 million euros; Increase in funding: allocation of a further €50 million for the third financial year (2026/2027); Tax credit on diesel: immediate release of €430 million relating to applications already submitted, which must be made immediately available for expenditure within the tax system; Institutional representation: permanent inclusion of the CTS in all institutional forums dedicated to mobility and transport, including the new Consultative Council, to ensure the protection of businesses in Southern Italy.
Fuel: CTS calls off strike in Sicily: “Open to dialogue with the government, but industrial action continues”
Rome, 20 Oct. (LaPresse) – The Sicilian Transporters’ Committee (CTS) has ordered the lifting of the service stoppage to resolve the logistical deadlock in Sicily and send a signal of goodwill to the Government. The decision came following discussions with the Ministry, during which almost all of the demands set out in the list of grievances were accepted. The association points out, however, that companies will remain on strike until the final outstanding issues have been fully resolved. Of the demands put forward by the CTS, only two cannot be met immediately. The Minister has, however, given assurances that, with the launch of the Permanent Round Table for Southern Italy, the necessary funding will be identified to extend the diesel tax credit for a further four months and to introduce subsidies aimed at capping the cost of ferry tickets for crossing the Strait of Messina. Specifically, the key points of the agreement that the Ministry has committed to implementing are: Immediate release of outstanding payments: disbursement of funds for the Sea Modal Shift (SMS) programme relating to the financial years 2023/2024 and 2025/2026, amounting to approximately 104 million euros; Increase in funding: allocation of a further €50 million for the third financial year (2026/2027); Tax credit on diesel: immediate release of €430 million relating to applications already submitted, which must be made immediately available for expenditure within the tax system; Institutional representation: permanent inclusion of the CTS in all institutional forums dedicated to mobility and transport, including the new Consultative Council, to ensure the protection of businesses in Southern Italy.