Circle S p A : Group wins the eFTI2 project to support the European Commission in implementing the Electronic Freight Traffic Information (eFTI) Regulation

PRESS RELEASE

CIRCLE Group awarded eFTI2 project to support the European Commission on the implementation specifications for the EU Regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information (eFTI)

The project has a value of about € 410,000 over 18 months

Milan, 15th November 2022

CIRCLE Group("CIRCLE"), specialized in the analysis and development of innovative digitization solutions for port and intermodal logistics and in international consultancy with focus on Green Deal and energy transition led by Circle S.p.A., is awarded eFTI2 project to support the European Commission on the implementation specifications for the EU Regulation 2020/1056 on electronic freight transport information (eFTI).

More specifically, the purpose of the work is to support the European Commission with evolution and delivery of the "Specifications related to the development and certification of eFTI platforms" and "Specifications related to the implementation of the requirements for and certification of the eFTI service providers.

The assignment will have a duration of 18 months.

The value of this contract is € 410,000.

"After the success we had with the Call launched in 2020 by the European Commission Directorate-General for Mobility and Transport, we can put for the second time our experience on freight transport at the service of eFTI subject. We will guarantee together with our project partner DigiLogistika Keskus (Digital Logistics Centre of Excellence) continuity in the work making use of the acquired know-how" said Alexio Picco, Managing Director at CIRCLE Group.

It should be recalled that the eFTI Regulation will facilitate and support the digitalisation of freight transport and logistics information exchange with a view to reduce administrative costs, improve enforcement capabilities of the involved Competent Authorities, and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of transport.

This press release is available at www.circlegroup.euin the Investor Relations section and www.1info.it.

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CIRCLEGroup is the Group specialized in the analysis and development of innovation and digitalization

solutions for the port and intermodal logistics sectors and in international consultancy with a focus on the Green Deal and energy transition topics headed by Circle S.p.A., Innovative SME listed on the

Euronext Growth Milan market of Borsa Italiana since October 26th, 2018 (alphanumeric code: CIRC; ISIN

code for ordinary shares: IT. 0005344996).

Besides Circle, the Group comprises software houses Info.era and Progetto Adele, purchased respectively at the end of 2017 and in July 2019, as well as consulting companies Circle Connecting EU and Magellan Circle.

Synergies between Circle, Info.era and Progetto Adele have allowed the Group to expand the portfolio of solutions it offers in the fields of IoT, optimization, Digital Twin, Big Data and Process Automation, and to strengthen its software products: Milos® - the suite for all players of intermodal logistics, such as inland terminals, port terminals, ports, MTOs and shipping agencies - the Port Community System Sinfomar, Master SPED® and Master TRADE® solutions - respectively dedicated to shipping and logistics and to commerce and industry.

Conceived to make migration of customers to a digital business model, Federative services provide in cloud and pay-per-use mode, more efficient, complete Circle's services for the Supply Chain.

With Circle Connecting EU, Circle supports Public Entities and Companies, by identifying their positioning at a European level (Strategic Communication and Advocacy) and funding opportunities (EU Funding Accelerator).

Moreover, thanks to the joint venture agreement and purchase of Magellan Circle, a Portuguese entity delivering advocacy services to European Institutions, Circle Connecting EU offers further services at a European level regarding the Iberian Peninsula, having strengthened its presence in Brussels and having exploited the maximum advantages from opportunities linked to the Next

Generation EU Recovery Fund.

Lastly, Circle leads the network of enterprises Log@Sea, enhancing its evolved solutions for the Gate Automation of ports and intermodal hubs.

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