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Signorini unveils the Port of Genoa investment programme to an international audience

24 November 2021

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority President, Paolo Emilio Signorini, illustrated the Port of Genoa 2.3 billion-Infrastructure Investment Programme during the fourth edition of the International Conference "A Sea for Switzerland 4", hosted in Lugano on 24 November.

The Lake of Lugano provided the stunning backdrop to the 2021 edition of "A Sea for Switzerland", offering Swiss and international shippers and supply chain service providers the opportunity to consult with the leading players of the northern Italian port and logistic industry. The conference focuse...

Italian Cruise Day: Liguria top Med destination

29 October 2021

Savona's Palacrociere Terminal hosted the 2021 annual Italian Cruise Day, Italy's unrivalled cruise sector event with the participation of the leading industry players and professionals.

The Italian Minister for Tourism Massimo Garavaglia was invited as keynote speaker at the major event dedicated to an analysis and discussion on present and future market trends, with a focus on proposals for the revival of the industry in the post-pandemic era, environmental, social and economic su...

Port and City Innovation: Signorini at the Barcolana Sea Summit

08 October 2021

During the 53rd edition of the Barcolana Sailing Race in Trieste, President Signorini took part in a collateral event "Innovate ports to innovate cities", addressing the issues linked to sustainability and the ecological transition in the Ports of Genoa, Savona, Vado and Pra'.

The first edition of the Barcolana Sea Summit, entitled "The Sea is Forever", focused on marine and aquatic ecosystem sustainability. "A discussion on the environment in terms of city-port relations must include an action plan with solutions to improve port accessibility, reduce pollution and implem...

Economic Development Minister visits Ports of Genoa

11 September 2021

Minister Giancarlo Giorgetti dedicated the entire day to the Western Ligurian Sea Ports, and seized the opportunity to meet with the shipping community in both Vado, at the APM Vado Gateway Terminal, and in Genoa, at the Port Authority headquarters in Palazzo San Giorgio.

Received by the Ports of Genoa President Paolo Emilio Signorini and the Secretary-General Paolo Piacenza, Minister Giorgetti viewed the development programmes, presented by the delegates of the port terminals, freight-forwarders and ship agents industry associations, implemented across the port clus...

Presentation of the 61st Genoa Boat Show

26 July 2021

The press conference dedicated to the 61st edition of Genoa's International Boat Show was broadcast in live streaming, with the participation on-site of the President of the Port Authority Paolo Emilio Signorini, the President of the Liguria Region Liguria Giovanni Toti and the Mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci.

The headquarters of the Italian Marine Industry Association provided the backdrop to the presentation, hosted by senior management of the Association and I Saloni Nautici, organiser of Europe's leading boat show: President of the Association and of I Saloni Nautici Saverio Cecchi, Managing Director ...

The future of Liguria at the centre of the Ambrosetti Forum

07 July 2021

The Cervara Abbey in Santa Margherita Ligure provided the stunning backdrop to the fifth edition of the "Liguria 2030" Forum, organised by The European House-Ambrosetti in cooperation with Liguria Region and with the support of the major local authorities, including the Ports of Genoa. Infrastructure investments, port industry, cybersecurity, public health, tourism and green economy: the focal point of the traditional annual conference dedicated to the promotion of Liguria and Italy as an attractive investment destination.

During the round-table talks which addressed The Challenges of the Maritime and Ligurian Port Supply Chain, poised between Innovation, Green Transition and Infrastructure Development, the President of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, Paolo Emilio Signorini, was invited, together with a panel...

The New Breakwater: Undersecretary Cancelleri in Genoa

29 June 2021

The Italian Undersecretary of State for Infrastructure and Sustainable Mobility, Giovanni Carlo Cancelleri, visits the Ports of Genoa

During a visit to Genoa, the Undersecretary of State, Giovanni Carlo Cancelleri, together with the MP Roberto Traversi, had the opportunity to inspect by boat Genoa's passenger hub and multi-commodity port facilities and breakwater of the Sampierdarena Basin, accompanied by the President of the West...

The Ambassador to the Republic of Korea meets with President Signorini

15 June 2021

The Korean Ambassador to Italy, Hee-seog Kwon, met with the President of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, Paolo Emilio Signorini, on an official visit to Genoa.

The visit of Ambassador Kwon to the Ports of Genoa headquarters, in the historic landmark building of Palazzo San Giorgio, provided President Signorini with the opportunity to illustrate the major infrastructure projects underway in the Ports of Genoa and Savona and receive an update on the far-reac...

EU Recovery Fund: Ports of Genoa apply for 1 billion euro

02 September 2020

The stimulus plan can offer financial support for far-reaching investment programmes, linking them to EU priorities, proposed by the Italian public port authorities, whilst simultaneously mobilising resources from the port operating budgets to meet other immediate expenses.

Specifically, the Ports of Genoa have submitted the following proposals to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport: 600 million euros for the construction of the new Port of Genoa breakwater; approximately 50 million euros for the installation of shore-side electrical power to ships docked ...

MSC Grandiosa: First Mediterranean cruise sets sail from Genoa

16 August 2020

MSC Grandiosa is set to be the first cruise ship to sail from an Italian port after the long stoppage in operations, with a 7-night voyage in the West Med, calling at Civitavecchia-Rome, Naples, Palermo in Sicily and La Valletta in Malta

It is an event of profound emotional significance as it marks the return to safe travel across the most beautiful cities in the Mediterranean, and it is seen as a first step towards rebooting a crucial sector of the Italian maritime industry. In addition, the sailing of MSC Grandiosa represents a ...