Civitavecchia port authority wins final ruling on cruise passenger fees

Italy’s Court of Cassation has dismissed Rome Cruise Terminal’s challenge, confirming that charges imposed on passengers disembarking in concession areas are payments for port services rather than taxes.

Italy’s Court of Cassation has rejected Rome Cruise Terminal’s final challenge to passenger usage fees imposed at Civitavecchia, leaving the cruise terminal operator liable for the court costs, while the charges remain imposed on cruise passengers.

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