The sea unites peaple; a concept that finds its maximum expression in Brindisi harbour. The Gateway to the East, but also to the Salento Penisula and the Mediterraneam. Mather nature gave this gift to Brindisi, to be improved by me. In the modern era of globalization Brindisi has all the tight credentials to become the port of the warm welcome and hospitaly, where every passegers and every gram of goods are treated with hghtest standars of quality and safety. The new commercial and industrial areas together with future plans for the new ferry terminal in Sant'Apollinare are just few examples which show the Port Authority's care to different freight traffic streams. A care shared between public and private operators, who works every day in this great port sure that it will to the challenge of the future.