On 24–25 March 2026, MERIDIAN partners gathered in Trieste for the Steering Committee Meeting.

The programme started with a guided visit to the Port of Trieste, organised by the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea (PNAEAS). Participants received insights into the port’s role as a key intermodal hub connecting the Adriatic region with Central and Eastern Europe. The visit highlighted the port’s extensive logistics infrastructure, Free Port regime and strong rail connections across Europe.

Presentations by terminal operators, including DFDS Trieste Terminal, Trieste Marine Terminal and HHLA PLT Italy, showcased how multimodal transport and integrated logistics services support efficient freight operations within the TEN-T network.

During the Steering Committee Meeting, partners discussed key project developments, including updates on project management, milestones and deliverables, reporting activities and the upcoming amendment process. Additional sessions focused on cross-corridor cooperation, evaluation progress, communication activities, implementation updates and Smart Cycling actions.

The joint conference on 25 March focused on the digitalisation of road freight transport at ports and multimodal terminals. Topics included congestion management, interoperable data exchange and intelligent transport solutions for last-mile freight operations.

MERIDIAN contributed from a corridor perspective, emphasising the importance of ITS deployment, digital infrastructure and cross-border cooperation in creating smarter and more efficient freight transport systems across Europe.