Durrës / Rome, September 2026 — The Balkans Blue Economy Summit — the high-level international forum held within the framework of the Balkans Sea Fair (BSF) at Marina Orikum (Vlorë, Albania) from October 16 to 18, 2026 — is proud to announce the official patronage of The International Propeller Club – Port of Roma, led by President Donato Caiulo.
In addition to granting its institutional patronage, the Propeller Club – Port of Roma will take direct the operational and thematic coordination of Day 2 (Saturday, October 17, 2026), dedicated to the strategic conference:
“Corridor VIII, Intermodality, and Blue Economy: New Connections Between Italy, Albania, and the Balkans”
Saturday’s session will bring together maritime authorities, logistics operators, port network managers, and institutional stakeholders to examine how infrastructure axes like Corridor VIII can unlock new trade, sustainable transport, and economic integration across the Adriatic and the Balkan hinterland. Co-promoted alongside strategic partners such as Unione Interporti Riuniti (UIR), the day’s debates will address smart port innovations, cross-border supply chain efficiency, and investments linking Italian logistics hubs directly with the Albanian and regional networks.
"Having the Propeller Club – Port of Rome on board with its official patronage—and under the visionary leadership of President Caiulo directly steering the second day of our summit—brings immense strategic depth to the Balkans Blue Economy Summit," states Monica Panozzo, Founder of the BSF. "Corridor VIII is not just a map line; it is the vital economic artery of the future connecting Italy, Albania, and the entire Balkan peninsula. Together, we are building concrete bridges for maritime and industrial growth."
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