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The First Direct Rail Link between Genoa and Switzerland

27 June 2019

For the first time, the Port of Genoa and Switzerland are linked directly by rail. The rail freight service is managed by PSA, and the train will make no intermediate stops along the route.

It is a historic moment for intermodal transport, not only for Italy and Switzerland but also for the major industrial and consumer markets in central Europe, as transit times of cargo to/from Southern Europe will be reduced. Load centring in Genoa will save the approximately six days of navigation ...

Integrated rail digital platform launched in the Ports of Genoa

25 June 2019

Agreement reached between RFI Italian Railway Network and the Port Authority for integration with the Port Community System.

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority and the Italian State Railways have finalised the agreement ratifying the interoperability between the Rail PIC System (Piattaforma Integrata di Circolazione) and the Genoa Port Community System. Assisted by a high-capacity electronic platform, the integration...

The Fourth Edition of the Genoa Shipping Week 24 – 30 June 2019

25 June 2019

Genoa Shipping Week is a biennial event that brings together port, maritime and logistics operators from all over the world.

A week of technical meetings for professionals and dissemination events to promote port culture in Genoa: workshops and seminars, open days of historic harbour sites, institutional moments, galas and sporting events to foster relationships and networking. To consult the complete programme and detai...

Lithuanian Ambassador Slepavicius visits the Ports of Genoa

25 June 2019

The Ambassador of Lithuania to Italy, Ricardas Slepavicius, met with the President of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, Paolo Emilio Signorini, on his first official visit to Genoa, at Palazzo San Giorgio.

17 June 2019 - Accompanied by the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Lithuania, Massimo Manuelli, the Ambassador’s meeting with the Genoa-Savona-Vado Ligure Port Authority President focused on potential forms of collaboration with the Port Authority of Klaipeda, the only port to operate in Lithuania...

Three new mega ship-to-shore cranes at APM Terminals Vado Ligure

25 June 2019

STS container cranes shipped to the new APM Terminals-operated container terminal in Vado Ligure.

Vado Ligure, 13 June 2019 - The three ship-to-shore cranes will join a STS and the first batch of four automated gantry cranes which have already been installed in the new Vado Gateway Terminal, delivered by the Shanghai-listed equipment manufacturer Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries Co. Ltd (ZPMC)....

The First Edition of the MedCruise Awards to take place in Genoa on 25 June 2019

25 June 2019

The first edition of the MedCruise Awards is due to take place next Tuesday 25 June in Genoa. The cruise industry’s major event is hosted by one of the founding members, the Port of Genoa, today managed by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, in a city that offers premier cruise business opportunities in the heart of the Mediterranean Sea.

Genoa, 21 June 2019 - The MedCruise Awards bring together MedCruise members and their partners as well as invited guests –cruise line executives and international press representatives - and wishes to reward companies, organisations and individuals who are firmly committed to promoting sustainable g...

"Ports of Genoa - The Shipping Community" at Transport Logistic 2019 in Munich

03 June 2019

For the first time grouped together under the banner "Ports of Genoa - The Shipping Community", the Genoa and Savona port cluster will take part in the Transport Logistic exhibition in Munich from 4 to 7 June 2019.

The Ports of Genoa are due to present in Hall B2 Stand 313 a full schedule of events for visitors and delegates at the world's leading trade fair for logistics, mobility, IT and supply chain management. The focus will be on the contents of the ports' 3-year Action Plan and Investment Programme set ...

Hapag Lloyd will consolidate new regional headquarters for Southern Europe in Genoa

03 June 2019

From the 1st of September 2019, the Genoa-based Hapag Lloyd Italy will be appointed regional head office for Southern Europe for the German carrier Hapag Lloyd AG,

The decision was taken last week in Hapag Lloyd's Hamburg headquarters to divide the Regional European Office into North and South, and to nominate Genoa as Regional Head Office for Southern Europe, responsible for Italy, Spain, Turkey, Egypt and Med Agents. In a statement released by Assagenti, th...

Vado Ligure container terminal set to go live on 12 december 2019

29 May 2019

“Vado Gateway”, the new APM Terminals-operated container terminal, is near completion and set to be operational by the end of this year.

Three new ARMG cranes are scheduled to arrive on 12 June 2019 “Vado Gateway”, the state-of-the-art container terminal in Vado Ligure, is scheduled to open on 12 December 2019. APM Terminals has a 50.1% share in the terminal operating company APM. Terminals Vado Ligure, with COSCO Shipping Ports hold...

Rebranding PSA Voltri-Pra' to PSA Genova Pra'

24 May 2019

PSA's Genoa-based terminal operations announced its new name and brand: "PSA GENOVA PRA".

Genoa, 24 May 2019 - The new name was officially unveiled at an inauguration ceremony held at the City Hall. The Mayor of Genova Mr. Marco Bucci, The President of the local Municipality Mr. Claudio Chiarotti, the President of the Port Authority Mr. Paolo Emilio Signorini and representatives of ...