(ANSA) - TRIESTE, 13 MAG - The maritime connection between Trieste, Slovenia, and Croatia will resume on June 26 and continue until September 1. The Friuli Venezia Giulia region (Fvg) signed a contract today with the shipping company Liberty Lines, which will manage the international routes between Trieste and the coastal towns of Piran, Poreč, Rovinj, and Mali Lošinj for the period from 2025 to 2027. The Region announced that the service, which had been suspended last year, will operate daily except on Tuesdays, with departures and arrivals at Pier IV in Trieste. The planned itineraries will connect Trieste with Piran, Poreč, Rovinj, and Mali Lošinj in various combinations, offering round-trip travel options between these destinations. According to the region, each trip will accommodate up to 200 passengers and 15 bicycles. Discounted fares will be available for groups, families, seniors over 65, young travelers, and individuals with disabilities. A financial contribution of €4.5 million from the region enables these discounts. "This service - said Regional Infrastructure Councillor Cristina Amirante - represents an opportunity to strengthen the tourist appeal of Trieste and the surrounding region while encouraging sustainable mobility by providing a practical alternative to car travel." "After a year-long pause, Liberty Lines is once again investing in this alternative form of transportation for the many travelers ready to consider options beyond land-based travel," said Nunzio Formica, Commercial Director of Liberty Lines. "We believe both residents and tourists will warmly welcome our fast maritime transport services, as it has been in the past." (ANSA).