Ports of Genoa

Ports of Genoa

Overview
Ports of Genoa

Genoa, Pra', Savona and Vado Ligure rank as Italy’s premier multi-commodity port cluster, offering a full range of terminals which handle annually on average over 64 million tons of cargo, 2.7 million TEUs and 5.2 million passengers, firmly establishing the Ports of Genoa’s standing amongst Europe’s leading ports.

In fact, the European Union acknowledges the strategic role played by the Ports of Genoa which affirms its position as southern port of call for the prosperous manufacturing and consumer heartland of Europe, situated along the core Rhine-Alpine and Mediterranean corridors of the Trans-European Transport network.

Located in the Mediterranean Sea at the crossroads of the major international maritime trade routes, the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado are a vital strategic asset for both the Italian and central-southern European economy, as a modern logistics platform offering an extensive network of 160 direct liner services connected to over 450 ports worldwide.

The 4 ports, governed by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, feature a wide selection of specialised terminals, managed by the top international terminal operating companies, equipped to cater for all key commodity sectors. Containers and general cargo, forest products and perishable goods, project cargo, dry and liquid bulk operations, cruise and ferry activities: the Ports of Genoa facilities are broad-based and open up a range of diverse opportunities and specific handling solutions for all user requirements.

The ship refitting and newbuilding sectors at the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado rank as one of the Liguria Region’s primary industries and it continues to thrive as one of the leading facilities in the Mediterranean, in terms of size and the high service quality offered worldwide.

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority operates over 1100 concessions which, together, form a main driver of the Italian economy. The Ports of Genoa play a fundamental role for both the local and national economy, generating social benefits across the country, with a net contribution to the Italian GDP of 12.8 billion euros.

The close cooperation between the local public institutions and the major stakeholders of the vibrant maritime and logistic community has given rise to a common long-term vision of the Ports of Genoa and the successful implementation of a wide-ranging infrastructure investment programme structured to consolidate its role as premier hub to serve Italy, the Mediterranean and Europe overall.

Ports of GenoaFour Ports, One Port Authority

The Ports of Genoa, Pra’, Savona and Vado Ligure, located in the northernmost point of the Mediterranean Sea in the heartland of Europe, are a vital strategic asset for both the Italian and central European economy. At the crossroads of the major international maritime trade routes, the Ports of Genoa rank as a modern logistics platform offering an extensive network of direct liner services and a selection of globally-operated terminals equipped to accommodate all classes of ships and cater for all key commodity sectors, backed-up by the full range of key complementary services.

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