La Spezia, 15 October 2026 – The initiatives organised by the Ligurian Marine Technology District (DLTM) for its members: following on from the collaboration launched last November between con European School of Intermodal Transport, you will have the chance to take advantage of an exclusive opportunity for professional development at an international level.

This is a tour of the Port of Barcelona, which will provide an in-depth understanding of the role of ports in international trade and modern supply chains, with a specific focus on efficiency and sustainability.

In this context, participants will be able to visit the concurrent Smart City Expo, the leading international event dedicated to smart cities, urban innovation and sustainability, which takes place every year at the Fira de Barcelona and brings together public authorities, technology companies, research centres, start-ups and investors to discuss and present solutions for the future of cities.

Details of the initiative:

• Date of Visit to the Port: 4 November 2026.
• Language support: Throughout the tour of the port, participants will be supported by the Escola’s staff in Italian (additional information provided at your request).
• Smart City Expo: The fair is scheduled to take place 3 to 5 November, so anyone taking part in the initiative will be free to visit either by arriving in the city a day early and making the most of the 3rd, or the 5th, or both, as they wish.
• Planned activities: The programme includes technical visits to the container terminals (BEST, APM or Port Nou), D-FACTORY (Industry Innovation HUB) and the vehicle terminals (SETRAM or Autoterminal), as well as an institutional presentation and a maritime tour of the Port of Barcelona.

How to take part:

• Places available: The initiative is limited to a maximum of 20 participants.
• Limit per company: As a general rule, it will be possible to book a maximum of 2 places for each member company.
• Deadline: Expressions of interest must be received on or before 20 October 2026 by registering for this link.

Selection criteria: Should the number of applications exceed the planned capacity, priority will be given in chronological order of registration.

Costs and concessions: This opportunity has been made possible by the agreement signed with the Escola. The DLTM will cover the full costs of the workshop’s training activities, the technical visits scheduled for 4 November and admission to SmartCity Expo for the entire duration of the event. However, participants are responsible for all expenses not specifically mentioned in the programme.