Roccella Jonica Readies Port of Delle Grazie for Summer Migrant Arrivals

The port of Delle Grazie in Roccella Jonica, Calabria, is preparing for a surge in migrant landings this summer. After a six‑month lull caused by adverse sea conditions and a temporary halt to departures, authorities expect an increase in vessels arriving from Turkish and Libyan routes. Local officials, civil‑protection units and humanitarian organisations are mobilising resources to receive dozens of boats carrying people seeking refuge. The community is coordinating police, rescue services and reception centres to ensure decent assistance and integration pathways, while acknowledging the strain on local facilities and the need for effective coordination.

The anticipated influx highlights the port’s role as a key entry point in the central Mediterranean and underscores ongoing challenges in managing migration flows during peak season.