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Redevelopment of Hennebique takes shape: docu-video by TeleGenova

22 November 2021

The documentary video, produced in collaboration with TeleGenova, focuses on the large-scale reconversion of the former Hennebique grain silos, a masterpiece of industrial architecture located in the heart of Genoa's Old Port Waterfront alongside the Cruise Terminal and the University of Genoa.

During the presentation of the Hennebique Redevelopment Scheme, unveiled on 8 November by the Vitali Group together with the Port Authority, the TeleGenova crew conducted by Franco Nativo, takes the viewer on a voyage across the history of the landmark building dating from the turn of the 20th centu...

Terminal San Giorgio: a new eco-efficient harbour crane

17 November 2021

The Port of Genoa’s multipurpose terminal is upgrading its handling equipment to serve the latest generation of post-Panamax vessels.

Terminal San Giorgio has signed a contract of over 5 million euros with the leading crane manufacturer Konecranes for the delivery over the next few months of a new ESP.8 (Electric Smart Powerful) mobile crane. It is a high-performing model, bolstered by a supplementary electric-powered engine, wit...

Official Presentation of the Hennebique Redevelopment Scheme

08 November 2021

The preliminaries in the construction works of Genoa's former Hennebique grain silos kick off after 50 years in complete disuse. This morning the details of the redevelopment programme of Hennebique, strategically located along the old port waterfront, were unveiled on-site by the Governor of the Liguria Region Giovanni Toti, the Mayor of Genoa Marco Bucci, the Port Authority President Paolo Emilio Signorini, the CEO of Vitali Group Cristian Vitali and the Architect Maurizio Tosi, Director of Starching Milan.

A masterpiece of Art Deco industrial architecture dating from the turn of the 20th century, the Hennebique building will be resurrected and brought back to life by Vitali SpA, a leader in the real estate and infrastructure sector. Bolstered by a 100 million-euro investment plan, the over 40 thousand...

Ports of Genoa elected to the Medcruise Board

05 November 2021

Cristina De Gregori reappointed on the Board of Directors as delegate of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority.

On 4 November, Barcelona hosted the 59th General Assembly of MedCruise, the Association of cruise ports and stakeholders in the Mediterranean and its adjoining seas, which for the first time since 2019 brought together members in-person on-site to elect the new President and Board of Directors for t...

Ports of Genoa traffic volumes continue to grow

04 November 2021

In September the Western Liguria Sea Port Authority reported a sharp rise in total cargo throughput of +17.7%, an upward trend which continues across the third quarter of the year, with a +17% increase and 15,881,144 tons with respect to the corresponding period of 2020.

Following the fast growth of box trade posted in August, containerised cargo is now in line with the volumes registered in the comparable period of previous years, with a monthly total of 210,605 TEUs, and a +6.9% and +1.9% advance on 2020 and pre-pandemic 2019 respectively.The third quarter of 2021...

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...

Calata Zingari, passenger quay reconstruction goes ahead

27 October 2021

The reconstruction of the Calata Zingari quay in Genoa's passenger port is underway. The works are scheduled to be completed by 2022, with the reopening of the dock and the adjacent area catering for cruise passenger arrivals and departures and vessel handling services.

The restructuring plan foresees the retrofit of the quay and the redevelopment of the original stone and brickwall of Calata Zingari which was built over seventy years ago. The construction works have been contracted by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority to the companies Mentucci Aldo and Spart...

Covid Test Hub opens in the Port of Genoa

20 October 2021

Following the demands of the Trade Unions and Road Haulage Associations, the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea has approved the installation of a Covid antigen test hub in the port area of Cornigliano, alongside the right bank of the Polcevera River.

The site is strategically located adjacent to the port terminal gates of the Sampierdarena basin and is open to all truck drivers who are without the obligatory Green Pass requested by the Italian authorities. The hubs have been equipped and are operated by the Industry Associations, and the Covid-...

Sister Seaports Agreement signed between Port Miami and Ports of Genoa

12 October 2021

Today, the historical port headquarters of Palazzo San Giorgio provided the backdrop to the signing of the International Sister Seaports Agreement between the President of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, Paolo Emilio Signorini, and the Mayor of Miami-Dade County, Daniella Levine Cava, a partnership which will further strengthen port ties.

Cruising and tourism, port sustainability, safety and security, are the main areas of cooperation sealed under the agreement, with the proposal to create technical groups working in synergy to exchange information and educational visits towards the promotion of traffic and activities of both the Ita...

Ponte Parodi: area freed up for extensive redevelopment programme

11 October 2021

The redevelopment of Ponte Parodi is underway, an area at the heart of the far-reaching regeneration plan of the prime site which includes Hennebique, the former landmark grain silos of the Port of Genoa, and the construction of a new quay dedicated to cruise passenger traffic.

The successful demolition of the Rimorchiatori Riuniti Porto di Genova building along Ponte Parodi, carried out by the company Dott. Carlo Agnese S.p.A. has freed up a strategic site, located between the Old Port Waterfront and the passenger port, set to become a major multi-service hub caterin...