The ports of the Western Liguria Sea Port Authority register strong growth in August 2024 in cargo throughput The month of August 2024 witnesses an increase in overall throughput across the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure to 4,992,670 tons up +2.4% compared to the corresponding period of 2023 Box terminal facilities performed strongly reporting a rise of +33.7% in containerised cargo on August of the previous year in addition to the solid bulk sector which recorded a leap of +49% on 2023 with a slight drop of -0.4% on the same month of last year whilst mineral oils fell by -33.2% due to ongoing maintenance works at the local oil refineries Downward trend across the liquid bulk industry with a -44.7% decrease on the corresponding period of 2023 as a result of a fall of -63.7% in chemical products Container volumes rose to 255,445 TEUs in August 2024 up +18.4% on the corresponding period of the previous year bolstered by a 194.5% surge in transhipment The substantial growth in traffic across this commodity sector reflects the rescheduling of calls made by global carriers at the Ports of Genoa in response to ongoing disruptions caused by the attacks in the Red Sea box traffic in the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado totals 1,879,118 TEUs a +1.3% increase on last year's comparable period The busy passenger port also performed strongly and totalling over 2 million across the first eight-month period of 2024 due to a reduction in ship calls for on-site works in progress and total 1,471,888 in the first eight months of the year containerised cargo by +16% and conventional cargo by +12.1% on April 2023 the growth in container traffic has boosted the port's modal split The upward trend in total tonnage registered by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority and the strong performance of other strategic sectors Visit the website www.portsofgenoa.com for more information on the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority Subscribe to the Newsletter to receive the latest news NEWSLETTER Ports of Genoa Post, tutti i diritti sono riservatiAutorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentalewww.portsofgenoa.comPI/CF 02443880998Privacy policy - Cookie Policy - Contatti Isabel van Brugen is a Newsweek Reporter based in Kuala Lumpur Her focus is reporting on the Russia-Ukraine war Isabel joined Newsweek in 2021 and had previously worked with news outlets including the Daily Express You can get in touch with Isabel by emailing i.vanbrugen@newsweek.com or by following her on X @isabelvanbrugen either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content A Maltese-flagged oil tanker transporting Russian oil to Europe was rocked by two explosions while docked in the port of Savona in northwestern Italy last week The vessel Seajewel was transporting oil from Russia to Europe despite sanctions, making it a part of Russian President Vladimir Putin's so-called "shadow fleet," Ukrainian news outlet Ukrainska Pravda reported on Monday Newsweek has contacted Russia's Foreign Ministry for comment by email Russia's "shadow fleet" operates in the Baltic Sea and consists of old vessels that often operate under opaque ownership and lack adequate insurance frequently changing their flag registrations These vessels account for around 17 percent of oil tankers globally Last month, Washington announced fresh sanctions against "an unprecedented number of oil-carrying vessels," many of which are part of the shadow fleet Russia put together its shadow fleet to circumvent curbs on its oil exports in response to Western sanctions levied after Putin's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 The oil tanker Seajewel suffered a series of explosions while unloading oil in the early hours of Saturday morning Italian news outlet IVG reported on Monday avoiding the oil spill into the sea and avoiding an environmental disaster," the publication reported noting that authorities said the ship isn't at risk of sinking Another Russian Tanker suffered an explosion whilst exporting illegal oil to Europe 🚨 🔥Two explosions occurred on an oil tanker SEAJEWEL in Savona, Italy, with damage below the waterline. The vessel was reported to have repeatedly transported Russian oil to Europe despite… pic.twitter.com/3ff2BPXUxP Crew members reported hearing two loud bangs after which they discovered that the hull plates had been bent inward Investigators are exploring multiple theories regarding the cause of the explosions including the possibility of a terrorist attack The Seajewel incident comes just days after another oil tanker was rocked by an explosion while docked in Ust-Luga a port in northwest Russia near Putin's home city of St flagged under Antigua and Barbuda and reportedly linked to Russia's so-called "shadow fleet," suffered an engine room explosion on February 9 The country's federal shipping agency confirmed an incident on Koala on February 9 "An explosion took place in the engine room" of the vessel Russia's Federal Agency for Sea and Inland Water Transport said: "We are in constant contact with the relevant authorities We know that the situation is monitored and supervised in every aspect we will not say anything else out of respect for the activities in progress." 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Newsletters in your inbox See all Vado Ligure became the first semi-automated port in Italy with a fully-automated gate and stacking yard  The Vado Ligure Port Complex is one of the most competitive terminals in Europe intermodal connectivity and the ability to offer fully integrated and complex services such as cold storage An off-dock rail facility for both port terminals (4 lanes 450m length) provides rapid access to central and northern Europe such as Switzerland The facility has the capacity for 14 trains per day Plans are already underway to increase capacity with the expansion of the current tracks to 750m before 2026 The Vado Ligure Port complex is accessible via 14 reversible gate lanes Maximum efficiency and short truck-turn-times of around 30 minutes are achieved using a truck appointment system which is fully integrated with Terminal Operating System the license plate of the vehicle and the container number are registered using optical character recognition (OCR) If all previously submitted documentation is complete the truck is automatically granted access to operating areas.  Reefer Terminal is the leading fruit terminal on the Mediterranean Sea volumes of fresh products handled by the terminal have increased from 82,000 pallets in 1982 to around 600,000 pallets in  recent years Bananas and pineapples account for the majority of these volumes The main quay is 470m long with 14.10m draft the fruit quay is 240m in length with a 10m draft The Reefer Terminal's doors are only 50m from the quay The 24,000 sqm reefer warehouse is equipped with 14 independent cells with controlled temperatures (from -2 to +14 centigrade) and 4 conditioned areas for a total storage capacity of 10,000 pallets Reefer Terminal can serve both Reefer Container and Reefer Bulk vessels The Reefer Terminal is AEO certified (n. IT AEOF 17 1344) and since 2014 it has had organic certification The terminal has a specialist 200m roll-on roll-off berth with 9m draft. The quay has access to the port complex rail system, connecting motorail trains with key markets in Northern Italy and beyond. Together with Vehicle Logistics Vado which offers secure areas tailored for FVL (Finished Vehicle Logistic) operations close to the Vado Ligure port complex Vado offers a compelling alternative to Northern European ports and can provide a fully integrated supply chain for vehicle logistics into Europe Crear una cuenta de APMTerminals.com le permite: An APMTerminals.com account enables you to save containers to your Container Watchlist set daily container email notifications or subscribe for Terminal Alerts Terminal Alerts provide you with real-time personalised operational updates via SMS or email An APM Terminals account is also required to manage Truck Appointments or access the Shipping Line Dashboard or Additional Service Requests at some terminals Today 30 September marks the inauguration of the new plant at the Port of Vado Ligure operated by Pacorini Silocaf of the Pacorini Group global leader in green coffee logistics and processing the silos ranks as the largest technologically advanced facility of its kind in the world in terms of size and storage capacity - 84 cells for up to 27,000 tons of coffee - which is shipped into Vado across Reefer Terminal The facility offers the full range of services to the industry: the green coffee is weighed the result of a successful 20 million-euro redevelopment of an abandoned derelict structure is cited as a model of best practices in terms of sustainability designed to reduce sharply gas emissions and energy consumption “The new operations put in place by the Pacorini Group is a key element of the development plan of the Vado Ligure port area implemented jointly by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority the Local Council Authorities and the Liguria Region” declared the Port President Paolo Emilio Signorini chain supply and intermodal activities to replace the former local fossil fuel and chemical manufacturing industry Savona and Vado Ligure Masterplan is due to be completed in 2023 and is set to consolidate further the role of the Ports of Vado and Savona in terms of new logistic management activities and rail The public funds are to be deployed in a 2-year investment plan designed to optimise agri-food supply management across the port The operations to position the caisson required 6 hours to be completed assisted by a qualified team of engineers and skilled specialised workers Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility Our ambition is to accompany all transportation stakeholders in meeting tomorrow’s mobility challenges We strive to provide them with the most efficient and digital mobility systems while further improving the environmental friendliness of our solutions We offer products from the broadest portfolio range in the rail industry Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions Our state-of-the-art signalling solutions allow operators to ensure the highest standards in safe seamless travel with urban and mainline solutions that meet the specific needs of each operation environment With the widest components portfolio in the rail industry Alstom offers the best solution available to original equipment manufacturers for increasingly safe and environmentally-friendly travel We offer a complete range of sustainable solutions for tracklaying electrification and the supply and installation of electromechanical material along the entire track We provide solutions to deliver security and fluidity to passengers and operations by optimising real-time performance in signalling and multimodality by offering connectivity and automating driving We offer a complete range of customised services including maintenance All of which ensure operators the highest level of availability for their fleets Drawing on our complementary business lines we offer bundled and fully integrated systems that include rolling stock This turnkey approach optimises project execution and transport system performance Find the latest Alstom press releases and news The one stop shop for all relevant information for investors and shareholders Access our financial & share information shareholders' meetings and investors' contacts & presentations Select the agenda platform you whish to add the event on : Alstom Equity Story Universal Registration Document 2023/24 including the annual financial report we value curious and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility where diverse people are offered opportunities to learn with options across functions and geographies global leader in smart and sustainable mobility and Polo Logistica - the grouping of Italian FS Group companies operating in freight transport and logistics - celebrated the completion and delivery of the first Traxx Universal DC locomotive equipped with Last Mile at the Alstom site in Vado Ligure (SV) in the presence of the institutions The locomotive being delivered to Polo Logistica is part of the 20 optional locomotives that will be added to the 40 already in commercial service as part of the contract signed in December 2017 Deputy Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Infrastructure and Roads of the Liguria Region Managing Director and General Manager of Mercitalia Logistics and Polo Logistica and Silvio Damagini “We are very happy to celebrate this important occasion together with Polo Logistica our long-standing customer and pioneer of high-power electric locomotives Today marks the delivery of the first Traxx Universal DC locomotive equipped with the Last Mile a significant milestone in our partnership” said Michele Viale more than 2700 Traxx locomotives have been sold in Europe All Traxx Universal™ DC locomotives for the Italian market are produced at Alstom's Vado Ligure site a site of excellence that for over one hundred years has handled all phases of vehicle design and production thanks to the know-how of over 300 people." The Traxx Universal DC four-axle electric locomotive designed specifically for freight transport characterised by its efficiency in electricity consumption and high traction capacity represents excellence that adapts over the years to the evolution of new contexts and different operational needs allows the application of a maintenance plan with longer intervals and a reduced number of interventions while maintaining high levels of reliability and availability An innovative element is the Last Mile feature which allows the train to connect to non-electrified areas without the need for shunting locomotives The event represents an important milestone for Polo Logistica of the FS Group confirming its commitment to achieving the ambitious objectives of the 2023-2032 Industrial Plan At the heart of this plan is the renewal of the rolling stock to ensure increasingly efficient and sustainable services enhancing the excellence of Made in Italy both nationally and internationally process digitalisation and the development of new partnerships aim to redefine the future of freight transport with a view to greater rail-road-sea integration The Alstom site in Vado Ligure employs over 300 people and covers a total area of 63,000 square metres 28,000 of which are dedicated to production the Ligurian site has been involved in various stages including electrical and pneumatic sub-assembly and repair of power and control electronics Alstom™ and Traxx Universal™ are registered trademarks of the Alstom Group The APM Terminals-operated container facility is now open The new state-of-the-art terminal features the first fully automated yard in Italy and a technologically advanced truck appointment system The new state-of-the-art terminal features the first fully automated yard in Italy and a technologically advanced truck appointment system   The new container terminal in Vado Ligure will initially operate along a 450-linear metre portion of the quay but as of July 2020 the entire 700-metre quay will be available for use With a 17.25-metre draft alongside and 4.5 metres above sea level Vado Gateway is equipped to accommodate the latest generation of Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) without any limitations The terminal offers a full range of technologically-advanced handling equipment manufactured by the Shanghai-based ZPMC automated rail mounted gantry cranes (ARMG) and 19 straddle carriers Maximum handling capacity is estimated at 900,000 TEUs per annum and the terminal operating company is expected to hire a total of 401 people The concession agreement has been awarded by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority for a period of 50 years the Port Authority has earmarked an 11.1-million euro investment programme for the upgrading of the on-terminal direct road link with the Savona motorway exit set to by-pass the centre of Vado Vado Gateway ranks as the first semi-automated port in Italy featuring a fully-automated Customs gate and stacking yard APM Terminals has a 50.1% share in the terminal operating company APM Terminals Vado Ligure with COSCO Shipping Ports holding a 40% stake and Qingdao Port International Development Co Read the press release  the certification company appointed to assess the Port Authority management systems highlighted the firm commitment pledged by the Ports.. Capable of servicing vessels up to 95 metres   Bolstered by a 27-million euro investment programme the new 4,000-tonne capacity ShipLift inaugurated .. 25 November 2019 - The Ambassador was accompanied by Pedro Gonzalez It ranks as the largest caisson to have been constructed to date with this range of equipment by Fincosit pioneers of the industry: up to 25.6 metres high 22 metres wide and weighing up to 9340 tons The reinforced-concrete cellular caisson was precast on the floating dock Dario deployed by the company at the service of the breakwater extension in the Port of Vado Ligure The operations to position the caisson required 6 hours to be completed and 3 tug-boats used to tow and manoeuvre the massive concrete component into place The project calls for the relocation further at sea of the existing 13 caissons and the installation of an additional 4 new cellular components Fincosit and Fincantieri Infrastructure have been contracted by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority to construct the new breakwater in Vado Ligure designed to protect the port basin and terminal facilities and to improve maritime accessibility The first phase of the project foresees the construction of 450 metres of the breakwater with the expansion of the turning basin by approximately 150 m to cater for ultra-large ships to manoeuvre in full safety towards Vado Gateway the bid for the design and construction of the New Breakwater of the Port of Genoa has been officially assigned to the Webuild Group Fincosit and Sidra) and Consorzio Eteria( Gavio Acciona and Rcm) sent their official technical-financial proposals.. The candidates will have 30 days in which to submit a bid to be followed by the publication of the notification of award within the.. The 31st edition of Fruit Logistica has firmly established its ranking as the leading trade fair worldwide on the fresh produce business bringing together over 2.,600 exhibitors and 63,000 visitors from 140 countries and new solutions to boost the global perishable product supply chain industry and guests of honour included the Italian Minister for Agriculture Francesco Lollobrigida the President of the Italian Trade Agency Matteo Zoppas and Arne Weverling Minister of the Region of South Holland who underlined his unwavering support for close cooperation between European logistic hubs it is important to note that both the Port of Rotterdam and the Ports of Genoa play a major role as northern and southern maritime gateways of the EU’s North Sea – Rhine – Mediterranean Corridor strategic axis of the TEN-T Trans-European Transport Network and one of Europe’s busiest freight routes The port cluster of Genoa and Savona-Vado capitalised upon the opportunity to illustrate the major infrastructure works underway across the port in a 3-billioin euro capital plan designed to consolidate its leadership as premier southern maritime gateway into Europe and to redress the balance between traffic across the Northern and Southern Range ports with the objective of improving sustainability and the carbon footrprint across the transport supply chain industry The Ports of Genoa terminals have today assumed their rightful role as a leading Mediterranean reefer hub for refrigerated containers from across the globe offering a total of over 4,000 reefer plugs 235,000 tons of palletized fresh produce are handled in Vado Ligure bolstered by the modern facilities and know-how at Reefer Terminal which guarantees the fast and meticulous handling of perishable products for maximum freshness The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority joined forces in Miami from 8 to 11 April with the Association of Italian Ports together with co-exhibitors C.I.S.Co (Italian Shipping Container Thinktank) and Promos Italia (Italian Agency of Chambers of Commerce),.. The Ports of Genoa closed 2024 with a +1.2% growth rate in total throughput on the previous year notwithstanding the challenges posed by the geopolitical risks and economic turmoil which characterised the past year the Red Sea crisis and the disruptions caused by the Suez Canal trade chokepoints.The difficult market conditions had varying impacts on the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure’s diverse commodity sectors in line with overall trends registered across the global supply chain industry containerised traffic rose by +5.7% on 2023 to 26,834,571 tons and by +2.9% to 2,820,501 TEUs a record high since the merger of the two ports in 2017 whilst conventional general cargo remained flat at 14,520,949 tons a +7.8% overall increase on the previous year in part caused by the closure in the third quarter of 2024 of the main oil refinery connected with the Ports of Genoa; whilst industrial traffic plummeted by -37.2% in relation to the level of uncertainty which continued across the year at the Genoa Cornigliano steel plant Although the ferry passenger port posted a +1.4% advance on last year the total passenger count at the Ports of Genoa decreased by an overall -4.5% a contraction which was caused partly by recent market changes adopted by the cruise lines calling at Genoa and Savona In 2024 passenger throughput totalled 5,005,852 which breaks down into 2,283,693 cruise and 2,722,159 ferry For more information go to the page Port Statistics The month of August 2024 witnesses an increase in overall throughput across the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure to 4,992,670 tons recorded a contraction in trade in the second quarter of 2023 Conventional general cargo dipped by -1.6% (+0.2%.. The project’s strategy was grounded on consolidation and rationalization of business in Savona and on the expansion of Vado Ligure port area in particular aimed to upgrade cruise terminal facilities to make landfill reclamation alongside the breakwater and build a new road access to Savona port area to complete the port-city area regeneration as well as the functional and urban re-qualification of the coastline between Savona and Albissola with the construction of a new marina in Margonara The greatest development opportunities pivoted on the Port of Vado being positioned outside the city centre but supported by efficient road links to major transport corridors showed high potential for hosting new infrastructures The expansion Plan envisaged to restore former bulker business and set up a new container terminal while also restructuring road access and reducing environmental impact except for landfill operations and the new marina whereas the expansion of Vado Ligure logistic hub is still in progress further growth opportunities are to be assessed on the ground of a unified perspective agreed with Genoa port in compliance with the new Masterplan which is currently being conceived by Sea Port Authority +39 010 2411RPCT:This email address is being protected from spambots +39 019 85541RPCT:This email address is being protected from spambots Anti-corruption and Transparency DirectorThis email address is being protected from spambots Customer Relations Office (URP)This email address is being protected from spambots have recently renewed the Genoa Blue Agreement and stipulated the Savona-Vado Blue Agreement voluntary agreements designed to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from passenger and freight ships calling at the Ports of Genoa and Savona Vado Ligure ferry and cargo carrier lines have pledged to shifting to the use of marine gasoil with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.1% by mass in a radius of up to 3 nautical miles (5 km) from the port the Port Authority works closely with ARPAL in its capacity as main partner of the Interreg project Aer Nostrum with the objective of preserving and improving the quality of the air in the residential areas which sit alongside the ports carriers harbour masters and policy-makers with a tool in support of innovative decision-making Air Mitigation MeasuresTo reduce the impact generated by port activities in terms of air pollution the Western Liguria Sea Port Authority has implemented a dedicated investment programme: Quality Control Noise Quality ControlAn objective of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority is to reduce the impact of noise pollution generated by certain port activities which have repercussions on the surrounding urban fabric the Port Authority constantly monitors the magnitude of noise across the Ports of Genoa to map the level of noise in specific critical sites and to provide a set of recommendations and tools to mitigate the hazards of this form of pollution Quality Control Water Quality ControlIn compliance with Italian and EU legislation the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority regularly monitors the potential negative impact generated by port operations and with the aim of addressing the situation promptly The Water Management Plan is the planning tool introduced by the EU Directive 2000/60/CE (Italian Law Decree n.152/2006) to outline provisions for the improvement of the aquatic environment and for the protection of inland surface waters With specific reference to the Port Basins of Genoa Water Monitoring Services are conducted on a quarterly basis and are handled by the wide-ranging “Cleaning Removal of Pollutants and Monitoring of Coastal Waters in the Port of Genoa” service operator An “Idronaut” multi-parameter probe is used to identify the principal physico-chemical parameters of the sub-surface water in approximately 110 designated sites in the port samples of sub-surface water are taken in 20 sites to test for ammonia nitrogen future maritime infrastructure building sites) samples are also obtained of the marine sediment The Blue Agreement has been signed by the Port of Savona-Vado Ligure the voluntary agreement stipulated by local public authorities and private operators of the maritime cluster to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from ships calling at the port and to mitigate the environmental impact across the surrounding urban fabric The noteworthy initiative was promoted by the Port of Savona Harbour Master and subscribed by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority together with major shipping lines operating at the port facilities local ship agencies and the tug service provider Carmelo Noli Srl pledge to shift to the use of marine gasoil with a sulphur content not exceeding 0.1% by mass in a radius of up to 3 nautical miles (5 km) from the port - a provision which will be introduced by law as of next year upon the designation of the Mediterranean as a Sulpher Emission Control Area - and not only restricted to vessels docked at the port This marks a concrete voluntary step in the path towards the achievement of a sharp reduction in carbon emissions into the atmosphere vessels equipped with scrubbers and those powered by liquefied natural gas or other alternative sources of fuel for shipping such as biofuel the agreement foresees the implementation of a study on the impact of liquid waste generated by ship exhaust gas cleaning systems in compliance with international legislation in force in conjunction with the Harbour Master and the collaboration of the carrier-signatories of the Blue Agreement The new Savona-Vado Blue Agreement sits alongside the voluntary agreement renewed in April 2024 by the Port of Genoa and consolidates the firm commitment of the Port Authority the Harbour Master and the maritime cluster to reduce the environmental impact of port activities on cities which are located alongside passenger and cargo terminals 30 April 2024 - The Signing Ceremony for the renewal of the Genoa Blue Agreement was promoted by the Port of Genoa Harbour Master-Coastguards which had initially been subscribed on 12 July 2019 by a group of cruise and passenger ferry liners and tug boat operators to redu.. 16 September 2020 - Virgin Voyages joins forces with other passenger shipping lines The Port Government Commissioner Massimo Seno and the Secretary General Paolo Piacenza welcomed the Consul of Ecuador in Genoa headquarters of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority The meeting focused upon new forms of collaboration between the Ports of Genoa and the northwestern South American country.The Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado firmly consolidate their strategic role for trade with Latin America registering consistently significant levels of traffic across the agri-food the Ports of Guayquil and Porsorja ship over 4,300 TEUs into the Port of Vado Ligure whilst terminal container facilities at Genoa and Pra’ handled almost 3,200 TEUs from Ecuador in 2024 it is important to note that Reefer Terminal at Vado ranks as one of the Mediterranean’s leading fruit terminals in terms of imports from South America thereby firmly consolidating the role of the Ports of Genoa as international maritime hub for perishable goods The Consul highlighted that a large part of the Ecuadorian community is employed across the Italian region’s vibrant logistics industry both parties confirmed their firm commitment to fostering trade relations and opening up to new business opportunities Ecuador and Italy can capitalise further upon the strong economic ties forged between the two nations in the agri-food industry to extend new opportunities across a wide range of sectors The difficult market conditions had varying impacts on the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure’s diverse commodity sectors The complex underwater and ship recycling operations were conducted in close collaboration with Genoa’s Harbour Master and a team of companies with wide-.. 4 November 2024 - The meeting was held at the historic headquarters of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority of Palazzo San Giorgio 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 the Genoa Association of Ship Agents declares: "The reorganisation of the German company is set to expand the range of services offered by Hapag Lloyds' top Mediterranean branch office in terms of volumes handled and consequently to boost employment further and consolidate the role of Genoa's shipping and logistics industry as the major economic driving force of the city" Three new ARMG cranes are scheduled to arrive on 12 June 2019 “Vado Gateway” the state-of-the-art container terminal in Vado Ligure 24 May 2019 - The new name was officially unveiled at an inauguration ceremony held at the City H.. 15 May 2019 - The new flagship of the Italian carrier has been described as the largest and greenest ro-ro vessel to set sail in the Mediterranean.. Terminal facilities overall performed strongly at the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure in April 2024 with an increase in cargo throughput of +11.3% on the corresponding period of the previous year to a monthly total of 5,759,747 tons it is important to note that the figures released by the container and multipurpose terminals indicate that the extent of the impact of the Red Sea crisis on the Mediterranean ports and on the Ligurian ports is as yet not fully clear as the negative statistics registered in March have now been followed by a set of highly positive results April's resurgence now boosts total freight volumes for the first four months of 2024 to 21,355,517 tons box traffic recorded an increase of +12.7% on April 2023 bolstered above all by a +6.2% rise in full container gateway traffic and a 72.7% surge in transhipment exports rose by +6,7% and imports by +5,4%; whilst the growth in transhipment at the Port of Vado Ligure is due to a series of spot calls which were introduced to replace the scheduled liner services that have been cancelled as a result of the disruptions caused by the attacks in the Red Sea across the Ports of the Western Ligurian Sea The liquid food bulk sector (-36.9%) and industrial activities (-38.8%) both sustained a fall in volumes the latter due to the debate underway regarding the future prospects of the Acciaierie d'Italia steelworks Monthly passenger throughput is also in decline although the first four months of the year have reported a gain of +1.6% - a total of 747,549 - including a +5.5% advance in cruise passenger traffic on 2023 to 502,279 More information: Traffic Ports of Genoa – April 2024 ({docidfileslight}4162{/docidfileslight}) The historic headquarters of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority provided the stunning backdrop to the event dedicated to the pre.. cruise traffic volumes from January to September topped a total of 1.8 million (Genoa 1,247,672; Savona 569,938) this year Vado Ligure transforms into a magical place where adults and children can experience the Christmas spirit uniquely The city’s iconic spots and its neighborhoods will be adorned with sparkling decorations In addition to the usual decorations in the main squares and public buildings extraordinary setups are planned for the recently renovated via XXV Aprile and other symbolic locations like the Valle di Vado footbridge dedicated to the “Partisan Couriers” a 15-meter tall tree of lights will be installed Mayor Fabio Gilardi emphasized his administration’s commitment to the environment our choice has been not to sacrifice trees for Christmas setups opting for scenic alternative solutions.” In via Gramsci and via XXV Aprile will be placed to serve as backdrops for photo opportunities The Commerce Assessore Angelo Lestinge expressed a “heartfelt thanks to the merchants of Vado Ligure for their cooperation in completing the extraordinary lighting of the urban center.” December 6 with the tree lighting in Piazza Cavour and will continue throughout the month with concerts in various parishes nativity scene exhibitions at Sant’Ermete the New Year’s Eve concert will once again be held in the C Lestinge mentioned that “the residents of Vado Ligure greatly enjoyed similar activities in previous years,” and the initiative has been renewed with enthusiasm featuring a party band playing ’70s and ’80s hits the Creative Christmas Workshops will offer adults and children the chance to create ornaments and decorations The lighting of the Christmas tree will officially kick off the festive season while the Christmas Village will host Santa’s House and entertainment for the whole family The Charity Market will feature unique handmade gifts The Illuminated Walk and Nativity Scenes at Sant’Ermete will provide an enchanting route through lights and nativity displays allowing visitors to discover traditional community nativity scenes The New Year’s Concert in the seaside gardens will be an opportunity to celebrate the arrival of the new year with live music the Epiphany Festival will conclude the Christmas festivities with entertainment and shows for children 31 May 2021 - Alstom has delivered the 10th Traxx DC3 locomotive to its customer RAILPOOL one of the leading railway vehicle leasing company in Europe operating in 16 European countries with more than 400 locomotives This delivery brings the number of Traxx DC3 locomotives circulating on the Italian network since 2019 to 82 All the locomotives were built at Alstom's Vado Ligure plant "We are very happy to be here to celebrate the delivery of the 10th Traxx DC3 locomotive dedicated to the Italian market which is added to the fleet of the 11 units inherited by Locoitalia for a total locomotive pool of 21 powerful DC vehicles in the country This delivery represents the trust we have on the Italian market which will be our base for further expansion in Southern Europe and on our growing local team who did an amazing job in establishing our new branch” “Today represents a very important milestone for our company and for the new-born Italian branch Despite the difficulties during the pandemic we are proud to confirm that the Italian branch of RAILPOOL is now entirely active with a structured setup which also includes a flexible and reactive workshop network able to support our customers’ needs” said Alberto Lacchini RAILPOOL’s Director Southern Europe & Head of Branch Italia “We are also proud to have recently signed a long-term agreement with Alstom Italy for the corrective maintenance of our E.494 locomotives which represents another fundamental step to guarantee to our customers the highest reliability and availability of their fleets at all times.” “With the delivery on schedule of the 10th TRAXX DC3 locomotive to RAILPOOL one of our largest locomotive customers in the freight industry we are pleased to continue a very successful collaboration that will contribute to continue developing our TRAXX locomotive platform” - said Michele Viale Managing Director of Alstom Italy and Chairman and CEO Alstom Ferroviaria “We are delighted to celebrate yet another milestone with RAILPOOL one of Alstom’s key customers in the locomotive sector The on-time-delivery of the 10th Traxx DC3 for Italy adds to the more than 200 locomotives that we have delivered to RAILPOOL to date and we look forward to continuing this successful and long-lasting partnership” Head of Customer Management Locomotives at Alstom which in the Italian version is named E.494 is a latest-generation high-power electric locomotive that maximizes efficiency minimizes maintenance interventions and provides higher load and traction capacity with lower energy consumption One of the most interesting features is the possibility of equipping the locomotive with the 'Last Mile' function where the locomotive can be operated on non-electrified lines The "Last Mile" equipment is optional and can be installed on the locomotive even after delivery as a post-delivery upgrade RAILPOOL has decided to install it on the entire fleet operating on the Italian network ensuring the maximum and full flexibility of usage of the locomotives The Traxx DC3 is part of the Traxx DC3 platform developed to pull trains throughout Europe and available in different configurations to enable interoperability in many countries Deeply rooted in the Italian railway tradition Alstom has been manufacturing trains for 160 years and signalling and electrification solution for 90 years with 10 sites throughout Italy and more than 3,500 employees Alstom is a strong local employer recognised as one of the leaders on the Italian market and has several centres of excellence: one in high-speed Avelia Pendolino trains Coradia Stream single-deck regional trains and another in railway signalling equipment and systems The Vado Ligure Alstom Plant has over a hundred years of tradition in the design and construction of locomotives including the latest generations of Traxx and is a centre for the production and maintenance of rolling stock has historically been a hub of industrial activity particularly in sectors such as shipbuilding Savona has experienced significant deindustrialisation over the past few decades This transition has led to economic challenges local authorities and stakeholders have been compelled to devise new strategies and policies to revitalise the economy and ensure sustainable growth Historical Context of Industrialisation and Deindustrialisation Savona’s industrial heritage dates back to the late 19th and early 20th centuries when the region emerged as a pivotal centre for shipbuilding and heavy industry The presence of a deep-water port facilitated trade and attracted significant investment the latter half of the 20th century saw a decline in traditional industries due to globalisation and increased competition from emerging markets The shift towards a service-oriented economy and the relocation of manufacturing operations to countries with lower labour costs contributed to the decline The closure of major industrial plants not only led to unemployment but also left behind environmental challenges Deindustrialisation in Savona has resulted in several economic challenges The loss of manufacturing jobs has had a ripple effect impacting local businesses and reducing consumer spending The skills mismatch has further exacerbated unemployment as former industrial workers find it difficult to transition into new roles in emerging sectors the decline in industrial activity has led to reduced tax revenues limiting the capacity of local governments to invest in infrastructure and public services the Province of Savona has embarked on a series of economic development strategies aimed at revitalising the region The deindustrialisation of the Province of Savona presents both challenges and opportunities While the decline of traditional industries has had a profound impact on the region’s economy the adoption of new strategies focused on diversification and sustainability offers a pathway to revitalisation By leveraging its strengths and embracing change Savona has the potential to emerge as a dynamic and resilient economy providing a model for other regions facing similar transitions The concerted efforts of local authorities and communities will be essential in driving the region towards a prosperous and sustainable future The dates displayed for an article provide information on when various publication milestones were reached at the journal that has published the article activities on preceding journals at which the article was previously under consideration are not shown (for instance submission The Lancet Regional Health - 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The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority (Ports of Genoa Italy) has released a €80 million tender for the design and construction of the Port of Vado Ligure’s new breakwater – the phase one The starting price of the tender is €77.89 million and just over €1 million for security charges The project schedule involves a 6-month deadline for the realization of the preparation works and 36 months for the construction part of the contract the new breakwater – in the first phase – will be stretched towards the sea for additional 240 meters According to an official release the deadline for submitting the bids is October 30 Daily news and in-depth stories in your inbox the Damen Shipyards Group has served the maritime industry with shipbuilding and repair services Damen operates 35 shipyards and 20 other companies in 20 countries and employs over 11,000 people In its work with offshore energy operators all around the world Damen is led by one thing: the ambitions of […] The Vado Gateway’s new Container Terminal received the maiden call of the new weekly EMA (East Mediterranean America) service this weekend The MV Seaspan Chiba was the first of the EMA service's four container ships of approximately 4,500 TEUs to call the terminal The service is managed by COSCO Shipping Lines ONE (Ocean Network Express) and OOCL (Orient Overseas Container Line) one of the most technologically advanced container terminals in the Mediterranean after the calls in Turkey and Piraeus (Greece) and will continue its onward journey towards the ports of ports of New York Norfolk and Savannah on the American Atlantic coast "The arrival of the EMA service is a further fundamental step in the growth path of Vado Gateway and proof its strategic role in the Mediterranean port geography," said Paolo Cornetto - CEO of Vado Gateway “The US market is a strategic market for our country and having a direct connection from Vado Ligure is of great importance for our development plans,” continued “We are grateful to COSCO Shipping Lines ONE and OOCL for the trust they have placed in us.” Through APM Terminals’ TERMPoint Appointments booking system trucking companies will be able to access the terminal using a designated time slot for the quick and efficient pick-up and drop-off of containers TERMPoint is also available via an App that can be downloaded for free for Android and IOS devices The port rotation for EMA is: Iskenderun (Turkey) – Aliaga (Turkey) – Istanbul (Turkey) – Piraeus (Greece) – Vado Lagure (Italy) –  La Spezia  (Italy) – (Algeciras (Spain) – New York (USA) – Norfolk (USA) – Savannah (USA) – Algeciras (Spain) – Iskenderun (Turkey) The new EMA service compliments existing services calling the Vado Gateway Container Terminal with weekly calls VAX (Vado Ligure - port of Piraeus) and L75 (Mediterranean France - Spain - Morocco) Spy crane woes. As recounted by the Wall Street Journal the Pentagon is increasingly concerned that Chinese-made ship-to-shore cranes might be hosting and operating spying equipment Some United States officials have compared them to “Trojan horses” because of the sophisticated sensors they are equipped with to monitor container movements The logistic data flowing through the cranes could theoretically allow China to map the seaports’ traffic over 27% of global container trade would have passed through ports owned by Chinese and/or Hong Kong companies by 2021 ZPMC is a major player in Europe (through its subsidiary ZPMC Europe) as well as Italy (ZPMC Italia) where it has been operating since 2017 in Vado Ligure and in 2020 it posted a nearly €4.9 million turnover China’s aims over Italian seaports. The People Republic of China’s reach within the country does not end with ZPMC, as more companies are engaged with, or even control, certain strategic locations. Parliament’s Intelligence Committee (COPASIR) has been monitoring – and warning against – Beijing’s aims on Italian strategic assets Italy’s Parliamentary Intelligence Committee (COPASIR) has flagged Africa as a key front in the country’s national security strategy The cabinet approved a decree aimed at ensuring the supply of critical raw materials and revitalising the Italian mining sector Decode39 is a spin-off project stemming from Formiche a leading geopolitical and analytical news outlet that has been informing Italian decision-makers since 2004 We provide authoritative content and geopolitical insights taking advantage of Italy’s unique perspective as a global crossroads to reach English and Arab-speaking readers around the world authoritative content and geopolitical insights from Italy to Arabic readers around the world DECODE39 IN ARABIC> The Italian Ministry for Agriculture has allocated 9.5 million euros to the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority released from the National Recovery and Resilience Plan (Next Generation EU) to improve the sustainability of the agri-food chain supply across the Port of Vado Ligure The public funds are to be deployed in a 2-year investment plan designed to optimise agri-food supply management across the port which ranks as one of the leading Mediterranean hubs in terms of the perishable goods and soft commodities market with the full range of dedicated handling and logistic services provided by a selection of leading global terminal operators The projects to be financed include the upgrade and automation of the Port of Vado railyard and the digitalisation at the Faro port gate The investment plan foresees the introduction of new technological processes to govern the monitoring and management of the railyard thereby optimising the schedules of the incoming/outgoing trains from the port and minimising the dwelling time of reefer containers on board the rail cars without the plug and play option to power the reefers These new projects are set to improve the overall modal split at the Port of Vado with a shift of the volumes of overland container traffic from road to rail The new planned intangible infrastructure has been designed to comply with the DNSH (Do No Significant Harm) principle as per requirements of all projects funded by the National Recovery and Resilience Plan the range of new planned works funded by the Ministry for Agriculture are flanked by an investment programme implemented by the top terminal management companies including the new multipurpose Vado Gateway the inauguration of a major new technologically advanced facility operated by Pacorini Silocaf Silos new reefer warehouses at Frigo Genova and the new logistics food hub at V.I.O Thanks to a combination of public and private investments the Port Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea paves the way towards the establishment of an increasingly sustainable port.  31 May 2023 - The completion of the Vado Ligure open-sea breakwater with the second phase works due to commence by the first half of 2025 the silos ranks as the largest technologically advanced facility of its kind in the world in terms of size and storage capacity - 84 cells for up .. The rail link improvement works in Vado Ligure were successfully delivered by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority on 7 September The first of a new weekly East Mediterranean America (EMA) service arrived at the Port of Vado Ligure’s new semi-automated deep-sea terminal on 18 September The MV Seaspan Chiba was the first to arrive out of four of 4,500 TEU used vessels to be used in the connection The new EMA service is set to help connect the container terminal of Vado Ligure with the main ports of North America (New York The ship departed from the port of Iskenderun before arriving at the Vado Gateway and will call at Turkey and Piraeus before continuing its course to the ports of the American Atlantic coast The full port rotation for the EMA service is as follows: Iskenderum (Turkey) – Aliaga (Turkey) – Istanbul (Turkey) – Piraeus (Greece) – Vado Ligure (Italy) – La Spezia (Italy) – Algeciras (Spain) – New York (US) – Norfolk (US) – Savannah (US) – Algeciras (Spain) – Iskenderun (Turkey) “The arrival of the EMA service is a further fundamental step in the growth path of Vado Gateway and proof of its strategic role in the Mediterranean port geography,” said CEO of Vado Gateway “The US market is a strategic market for our country and having a direct connection from Vado Ligure is of great importance for our develop plans ONE and OOCL for the trust they have placed in us.” the 700m deep-sea berth is capable of handling the latest Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) and up to 1.1 million TEU per year The terminal first opened for business in February 2020 with the M/V Maersk Kota being the first ship to call there on Maersk’s weekly ME2 service The ME2 service travels around the Mediterranean as well as through the Middle East and India DP World is set to implement OneStop Modal and the OneStop Vehicle Booking System (VBS) The US House of Representatives has voted to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency‘s (EPA) 2023 global schedule reliability surged to 57.5 per cent Container throughput at the Port of Melbourne totalled 267,000 TEUs in March 2025 Cover image: ©Associated Press The death toll has risen to at least 70 Italian authorities have launched a terrorism investigation into explosions that damaged an oil tanker anchored off the northern Italian coast late last week citing a statement from the chief prosecutor of the city of Genoa This is the latest of four similar incidents in the Mediterranean and Baltic Seas in the past month Two explosions opened a hole below the waterline of the Greek-flagged tanker carrying crude oil which was anchored on Saturday near the port of Vado Ligure - in the municipality of Savona in the northwestern Italian region of Liguria It was not immediately clear who was responsible for the alleged attack on the cargo ship which - like other tankers targeted by explosions - recently docked in a Russian port Genoa Chief Prosecutor Nicola Piacente told Reuters in connection with the explosion on Saturday The counter-terrorism department of the Genoa prosecutor's office is investigating suspicions of "a shipwreck aggravated by terrorist intentions," Piacente said announced that its vessels' regular services were suspended on February 15 "The ship's crew and representatives of a third party involved in the commercial operations are unharmed The incident did not cause any environmental damage," the company "Tenamaris" said adding that it was cooperating with Italian authorities Lawmakers from Italy's opposition "5 Star Movement" said the incident was "of a terrorist nature" and called for a report on the investigation to be presented to parliament once it is complete The causes of the previous three explosions on oil tankers in the Mediterranean are not known The ships in question were docked at Russian ports Another ship operated by "Tenamaris" - "Seacharm" - suffered damage in a similar incident Greek authorities are investigating what happened to the vessel in the incident last month note) is currently operating normally," said "Tenamaris" was damaged and subsequently anchored in the Russian Baltic port of Ust-Luga The Russian cargo ship "Ursa Major" sank in the Mediterranean Sea in late December last year after an explosion in its engine room as announced by the Russian Foreign Ministry More news from World Vado Ligure will become the first semi-automated port in Italy with a fully-automated gate and stacking yard The 700m deep-sea berth at Vado Gateway will be able of handling the latest Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) and up to 1.1 mln TEUs per annum A new off-dock rail facility for both port terminals will provide quick access to central and northern Europe [smlsubform prepend=”GET THE SAFETY4SEA IN YOUR INBOX!” showname=false emailtxt=”” emailholder=”Enter your email address” showsubmit=true submittxt=”Submit” jsthanks=false thankyou=”Thank you for subscribing to our mailing list”] the final Ship-to-Shore cranes will be installed Each of the four cranes is more than 90 meters in height and weighs about 1,800 tons They have a horizontal reach of 23 rows of containers a maximum 65-ton capacity in twin lift configuration and 100 tons ‘under hook’ The terminal will operate an automated yard in Italy using 14 Automatic Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes The operator will intervene from a remote-control room only when needed Access to the automated forecourt will only be possible for maintenance activities when the cranes are not operating containers arriving at the Vado Gateway will be recorded using dynamic video cameras installed on quay cranes (STS) These will automatically send the information to the terminal’s operating system APM Terminal Vado Ligure replaced their current Terminal Operating System (TOS) with Navis 4 to support the Vado Gateway Terminal as well as enhancing the terminal’s operational efficiency This operating system is fully integrated with all the other equipment and enables real-time container tracking they will be transported around the terminal using hybrid Straddle Carriers Exchange areas within the terminal are equipped with cameras and sensors which in case of non-compliance with safety regulations will trigger an alarm mechanism and block further operations the Vado Ligure Port complex will be accessible through 14 reversible gate lanes Maximum efficiency and short truck-turn-times of around 30 minutes will be achieved using a truck appointment system which is fully integrated with Terminal Operating System Comment * document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id" "a10678f24b21cb9661b374d049b84cb0" );document.getElementById("c08a1a06c7").setAttribute( "id" This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page MV ATLANTIC SOUTH feeder vessel made its first call in Vado Ligure Italy as part of the new Diamond Line Vax service The VAX service provides a shuttle service to the port of Piraeus which offers main lines to and from the Far and Middle East is the first semi-automated port in Italy with a fully automated gate and stacking yard the 700m deep-sea berth at Vado Gateway is capable of handling the latest Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) and up to 1.1 mln TEUs per annum Piraeus is the Mediterranean hub of COSCO SHIPPING and Diamond Line part of the COSCO SHIPPING Group that manages all intra-European connections is the transit-time speed between the two container terminals connecting Vado Gateway with the main lines to and from the Far and Middle East Vessels on Maersk’s Med-Middle East-India ME2 service call at Vado Gateway since February this year Maersks Med-North America MMX (L75 feeder) Service will move from Genoa to Vado Ligure (Barcelona “Being able to welcome COSCO ships to Vado Gateway is a source of great satisfaction and pride for us,” commented Paolo Cornetto "The launch of this new connection firms up the partnership started in recent years and marks a milestone in the growth path of our terminal and in its positioning in the Italian and international market." COSCO has also found its home in Italy,” comments Marco Donati - General Manager of COSCO SHIPPING Lines Italy “And we are proud and strongly motivated to demonstrate to the market that COSCO Ports and APM Terminals will bring considerable advantages to our cluster the start is very promising since the ship was fully loaded both inbound and outbound.” and truck turn times at terminal are kept to a minimum using an advanced appointment system The appointment system is fully integrated with Terminal Operating System.  As trucks arrive at the port the truck is automatically granted access to operating areas truckers can view and change the time of their appointments enter all the information on the container required before arrival it's possible to change the license plate number directly in the App displaying the appointments corresponding to each vehicle used in real time During the current pandemic the App also helps reduce face-to-face contact at the gate A new off-dock rail facility for both port terminals (4 lanes 450m length) provides rapid access for up to 14 trains per day to central and northern Europe such as Switzerland APM Terminals Vado Ligure has set itself a target of moving 40 percent of containers arriving or departing from Vado Gateway by rail launched today in Vado Ligure and operated by APM Terminals sets a new standard for port infrastructure in Italy The facility is unique in terms of services and technology from its automated yard to its truck appointment system Vado Gateway is the most important port infrastructure development in Italy over the last decades and the result of a 450-million-euro investment has invested 180 million in the project (43 million provided by project financing) Chinese Partners Cosco Shipping Ports have a 40% share and Qingdao Port International a 9.9% share The terminal was commissioned by Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale (Western Ligurian Sea System Port Authority) which will now entrust APM Terminals with the management of the facility for the next 50 years During a ceremony attended by the Vice-Minister for Italian Infrastructures and Transport Mr managing director of APM Terminals Vado Ligure said: “We are proud that this project phase has been completed successfully and we are now ready to operate our new terminal Thanks to great collaboration with all our partners and authorities we have been able to overcome challenges and can now focus on offering our customers excellent service.” The Vado Gateway terminal is expected to significantly increase the competitiveness of the Ligurian and Italian port infrastructure making it a true hub for cargo moving to the northern part of the country It is therefore referred to as one of the maritime terminals on the “New Silk Road” The new terminal has already secured two important services operated by A.P connecting the Mediterranean to the Middle East and India connecting the Mediterranean to North America APM Terminals Vado Ligure also operates the adjacent Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal the largest logistic hub in the Mediterranean dedicated to fruit Vado Gateway capacity will amount to circa 900,000 TEUs per year together with the 250,000 TEUs of the Reefer Terminal will allow the Port of Vado to handle over one million TEUs every year which significantly increases the competitiveness of the Ligurian and Italian port infrastructure It will initially operate on a 450-metre part of the quay but from July 2020 its whole 700-metre extension will be available for use With a draft at quay level of 17.25 metres and height of 4.5 metres above sea level Vado Gateway will be able to accommodate and operate the latest generation Ultra Large Container Ships (ULCS) without any limitations Vado Gateway is also equipped with the latest technologies The yard used for container storage and handling is the first in Italy to be completely automated Automatic Rail Mounted Gantry (ARMG) cranes will work autonomously under the remote supervision of highly specialised operators This will guarantee the highest safety standards as no personnel will be present in this area while containers are being moved Access to the yard will only be allowed for maintenance work when the cranes are not operating The containers unloaded at Vado Gateway will be immediately recorded with a dynamic video camera set on the ship-to-shore (STS) cranes and the information sent to the Terminal Operating System (TOS) highly advanced and fully integrated with all other equipment allows real time tracking of each container.  Container handling from the quay to internal exchange areas and from there to the yard and exchange areas for road transport (exchange grid) will be carried out by straddle carriers - hybrid-powered equipment with an operator on board receiving instructions directly from the TOS.  Vado Gateway will be equipped with one of the most technologically advanced systems in Italy for the access of trucks reversible lanes provide access to the terminal facilitating flow management by means of the truck appointment system Truck drivers arriving at the access gate will have previously booked their appointment and received relevant confirmation via a web interface connected to the information systems they will proceed through an optical reader which will identify the driver by the vehicle number plate and container number Another important feature is the intermodal connection potential APM Terminals’ target is to move 40% of containers arriving to or departing from Vado Gateway by rail taking advantage of the rail infrastructure which is currently under development in Vado around 4-5 trains will connect Vado with several intermodal hubs in the North and East of the country but the number is forecast to increase over time Vado Gateway and the Reefer Terminal will employ around 390 people (240 from Vado Gateway and 150 from Reefer Terminal) by the end of January 2020 The majority will be covered by a framework agreement signed with the Trade Unions a year ago the Vado Gateway will employ more than 300 A significant number of employees have been hired thanks to training and requalification programmes developed specifically for the unemployed These will provide new opportunities in an area which was recently hit by the industrial crisis and has witnessed the closing or downsizing of several large companies A new rail connection between the container and reefer terminals in Vado Ligure and Verona Porta Nuova inland port has been established The twice weekly service is managed by Maersk Italia and operated by Logtainer connect The Vado Ligure port system includes the Vado Gateway deep-sea Container Terminal and is the largest hub in the Mediterranean for fruit logistics.  With the addition of this new rail connection there are now five connections between Vado Ligure and destinations including Porta Nuova Together they offer approximately 12-14 weekly trains that can be increased to meet customer demand “We are happy to announce this new rail connection with Verona Porta Nuova an additional important service we can offer to logistics operators,” comments Paolo Cornetto - CEO of Vado Gateway and Reefer Terminal Vado Gateway has strengthened its offer of rail services to the most important logistics centers in Northern Italy,” continues Cornetto “We are proud to be among the main port infrastructures in the country when it comes to the use of rail transport In the future we should also be able to leverage the railway system being built by the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea This infrastructure is key to us reaching a 40% intermodality quota a key operational requirement for the new container Terminal." At a round of recent events and exhibitions APM Terminals has confirmed to customers that its new Vado Gateway terminal will be inaugurated on 12 December this year With the placement of the terminal’s last caisson this week - an important milestone in the build - the commercial team have been actively engaging with the market The launch commenced with an event at the Genoa Aquarium last month Future services offered by the terminal were presented to key managers from the main Maritime Companies and Shipping Houses operating in the Italian market.  APM Terminals Vado Ligure was also present at this year’s Transport & Logistics Exhibition and is the sponsor of the Main Conference of Genoa Shipping Week.  the Vado Gateway Terminal will be fully integrated with the existing Vado Ligure Reefer Terminal The 700m deep-sea berth at Vado Gateway will be capable of handling the latest Ultra Large Container Vessels (ULCVs) and up to 1.1 mln TEUs per annum.  450m length) will provide rapid access to central and northern Europe such as Switzerland Each of the four cranes is over 90 meters in height and weighs in at around 1,800 tons a maximum 65-ton capacity in twin lift configuration and 100 tons ‘under hook’.  The terminal will operate the most highly automated yard in Italy using 14 Automatic Rail Mounted Gantry Cranes The operator will intervene from a remote-control room only when required This will enable the terminal to maintain the highest safety standards in the industry as no one will be physically present in the yard during container handling Access to the automated forecourt will only be possible for maintenance activities when the cranes are non-operational Containers arriving at the Vado Gateway will be recorded using dynamic video cameras installed on quay cranes (STS) These will automatically send the information to the terminal's operating system APM Terminal Vado Ligure replaced their existing Terminal Operating System (TOS) with Navis 4 to support the Vado Gateway Terminal as well as increasing the terminal's operational efficiency This highly advanced operating system is fully integrated with all the other equipment and enables real-time container tracking This move also enables integration with the other APM Terminals companies in the world Containers will be transported around the terminal using hybrid Straddle Carriers Operators will receive instructions directly from the TOS in the event of non-compliance with safety regulations On completion the integrated Vado Ligure Port complex will be accessible via 14 reversible gate lanes the license plate of the vehicle and the container number will be registered using optical character recognition (OCR) the truck will automatically be granted access to operating areas the Vado Ligure Port Complex will be one of the most competitive terminals in Europe is scheduled to offer weekly sailings from Vado Ligure's new deep-sea container terminal to the Port of Piraeus from mid-October The introduction of the new liner service represents an important step in the development of Vado Gateway following the operational inauguration of the port facility in February amid the global economic crisis caused by the Covid-19 public health emergency The direct sailings from Vado Ligure to Piraeus dovetail seamlessly in the hub and spoke system offered by Cosco's hub port in Greece to final destinations in the Middle and Far East and will integrate with other scheduled weekly liner services (ME2 and L75) from Vado Gateway 3 September 2020 - The major infrastructure works are funded for a total of 134.50 million euros by the Swiss Federal Council and 103 million euro.. the Ports of Genoa have submitted the following proposals to the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport: 600 million euros f.. The Ligurian Port and Gioia Tauro are the only two Italian ports to appear in the 2020 edition outlining last year's annual container throughput figures o.. The new Vado Express feeder service will connect Port Said East located on the Suez Canal where it meets the Mediterranean Sea one of the most significant and busiest ports in Italy The new service will reduce transit times and alleviate congestion while offering higher flexibility in current challenging times The first vessel from Maersk’s new service (3000 TEUs) will depart from the Suez Canal Container Terminal (SCCT) on the east bound lane of the Suez Canal on July 8th and will arrive at the APM Terminals Vado Ligure on July 14th The service considerably reduces transit times from Asia to Northern Italy by between 5 and up to 22 days depending on where the cargo departs from Busan in Korea or Shanghai ‘’We are very proud Maersk decided to use our Terminal for such an important new ocean service,” commented Paolo Cornetto “Vado is a new state-of-the-art gateway terminal which has demonstrated excellent performances since we opened two years ago transparent service to Maersk and its customers will be our daily obsession!’’ is one of Italy’s fastest and most advanced gateways for growth while its low CO2 footprint contributes to APM Terminals and customers’ sustainability pledges Vado Gateway offers customers supply chain efficiency and speed – with unprecedented fast turn times for trucks a fast and flexible corridor connection and no congestion for vessels with berthing on arrival Vado Ligure’s strategic location boasts strong inter-modal connectivity providing Technology Lifestyle and Retail industries with faster more frequent access to any inland Northern Italy location Vado Gateway’s on-dock rail also provides rapid access to Southern and Central Europe For access to northern Italy the terminal offers an AEO certified fast corridor to and from Milan Padua & Piacenza – as well as the possibility to create any new connections in 30 to 45 days.” in which APM Terminals is the majority shareholder SCCT initiated a USD 60-million investment in equipment and capacity upgrades at the terminal 12 out of 18 of the terminal’s STS cranes now have the capacity to handle ultra large container vessels (ULCV) This also makes SCCT the only terminal in Egypt to be able to simultaneously serve two mega vessels Capacity upgrades and other investments have already resulted in a new record with SCCT handling 57,242 moves / 95,579 TEUs on the quay last year – the highest weekly volume ever handled at the terminal The increased volume was handled while maintaining the same gate moves per hour (GMPH) of 30.04.” Sunay Mukerjee said: “As the key transhipment terminal in the region we are committed to ensure best in class customer experience for our customers allowing significant reduction in overall transit time from Asia to Northern Italy.” The Ports of Genoa Savona and Vado Ligure broke annual container volume records in 2021 despite ongoing disruptions in the global supply chain a total of 2,781,112 TEU passed through the ports an 11.3 per cent increase on 2020’s volumes and a 4.2 per cent rise on 2019’s This cements the port cluster’s position as a leader in Mediterranean ocean trade total cargo throughput saw an increase of 10.3 per cent over the previous year These volumes were driven by the successful completion of the operational start-up phase of the Vado Gateway and the opening of the Bettolo-Genoa Mediterranean Gateway Terminal at the end of 2020 Some of the operational highlights from 2021 from the Ports of Genoa include the launch of the EasyLog EU trial project to test innovative technologies at the Vado Ligure VIO Intermodal Terminal The pilot included the testing of a new virtual gate system based upon the use of smart glasses which allowed gate security officers to read in real-time number plates and ADR codes of hazardous cargo Additionally, back in February 2021, the port group also launched a new app to digitise supply chain and customs documents and improve the flow of containerised trade Ports of Genoa said that the PCS E-port app would improve its place in the logistics chain and allow it to fully digitise its operations related to the entry and exit of goods analyses the annual statistics released by the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure.  The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority responded robustly to the economic crisis of 2020 generated by the Covid-19 pandemic and despite ongoing disruptions to the global supply chain registering a +10.3% increase on the previous year in total cargo throughput Key drivers to the growth in traffic are the successful completion of the operational start-up phase of Vado Gateway and the opening of the Bettolo-Genoa Mediterranean Gateway Terminal at the end of 2020 Savona and Vado Ligure set a new annual container volume record for 2021 up +11.3% on the previous year and +4.2% on 2019 thereby consolidating its leadership in the Mediterranean as centre of cargo handling excellence for ocean trade rose by +12.4% on 2020 to a total of 14,816,362 tons and dipped only -2.8% below 2019 levels pointing to a rebound in one of the port's leading commodity sectors The solid bulk industry shows signs of recovery across the past year but a -19% contraction on pre-Covid levels of 2019 Mineral oils are up by +11.5% on the previous year with 17,844,537 tons; whilst the liquid food bulk segment - vegetable oils and wine - continue to grow Passenger traffic remains the port sector most severely impacted by the repercussions of the pandemic The ferry terminals handled a total of 1,897,192 passengers an improvement on the previous year of +41.6% but still lagging behind 2019 throughput levels (-25%) The cruise terminals reported a passenger count of 591,391 in 2021 the Ports of Genoa continue to play a leading role in the cruise industry with Genoa ranking as premier homeport in the Mediterranean as outlined by the annual Italian Cruise Watch report box throughput fell by -6.1% month-on-month to 214,580 TEUs with a decrease of -1.3% in full-container gateway 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Savona and Vado Ligure handled a total of 5,211,709 tons a contraction of -0.3% on the corresponding period of 2020 an.. 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 previou.. aimed at the optimisation of the development of the Port of Vado Ligure Multipurpose Platform and co-funded by the European Commission within the Connecting Europe Facility programme with a virtual visit on the part of the Project Manager of the EU Commission The project was launched by the Port Authority in partnership with VIO Intermodal Terminal in 2016 with the aim of boosting multimodal connections between the Port of Vado Ligure and the overland transport network The infrastructure works co-funded by the CEF transport programme include the construction of a connecting bridge over the on-terminal direct rail link with the railyard (photo 1) the Vamp Up project phased in the installation of a rail gate portal (photo 2) over the port rail tracks designed to monitor in real-time data on the rail cars and containers in transit and due to be integrated shortly into the Port Community System rail module the action plan was responsible for the publication of a set of preliminary studies on the optimisation of the last mile rail operations which have today been incorporated into the executive projects implemented by RFI (Italian Rail Network) and the Port Authority successfully shifted the modal split from road to rail in the Port of Vado Ligure: to date 30% of overland traffic is handled by rail and in the medium-term with the scheduling of 11 regular rail services between the Port of Vado and the major manufacturing and consumer centres in Northern Italy The improved modal split is set to contribute significantly to a reduction in the carbon footprint of the Vado Ligure supply chain and in traffic along the motorway network together with the local authorities and the shipping and road-.. which can also be implemented in port terminals is based upon the use of smart glasses which allow gate secu.. Italy – Aiming to reduce transit times and alleviate congestion while offering higher flexibility in current challenging times Moller - Maersk (Maersk) announces a new feeder service between Port Said where the canal leads into the Mediterranean Sea and Vado Gateway at the Port of Genoa Vado Ligure’s strategic location boasts strong connectivity between ocean Lifestyle and Retail industries to benefit from faster and more frequent access to any inland North Italy location and particularly to and from Milan The semi-automated APM Terminals Vado Ligure S.P.A terminal is one of Italy’s fastest and most advanced gateways for growth while its low CO2 footprint contributes to Maersk’s and customers’ sustainability pledges Moller - Maersk is an integrated container logistics company working to connect and simplify its customers’ supply chains the company operates in 130 countries and employs approximately 95,000 people By submitting this form, I agree to receive logistics related news and marketing updates from A. 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To see how we process your personal data, please see our Privacy Notification Since the first order of 40 locomotives received in December 2017 from Mercitalia Rail (Ferrovie dello Stato Group) several private operators and leasing companies have opted for this new state-of-the-art motive power to base their development plans The 101 locomotives were purchased by eight different customers in eighteen separate base orders or option executions placing repeat orders to enlarge their existing fleet The deliveries of the 13 Traxx locomotives are planned between May 2022 and the first half of 2023 44 include the Last Mile - Diesel and Battery equipment which allows the use of the locomotive on non-electrified lines The number of LM equipped locomotives is increasing following some post-delivery retrofit recently executed in the Alstom plant of Vado Ligure 85 Traxx DC3s are running on the Italian railway network in both configurations with or without LM equipment received type homologation by the National Safety Authority The Traxx 3 platform is the most modern platform for four-axle locomotives in Europe Traxx MS3 and Traxx DC offer increased operational performance and reliability and are more energy efficient than previous versions their maintenance intervals have been extended by 33% to improve availability and reduce maintenance effort More than 2,400 units have been sold over the last 20 years They have been approved in 20 countries and cover a total annual distance of more than 300 million km offer a supporting diesel engine for bridging non-electrified sections with the optional LM function All the locomotives designed for the Italian market have been and will be produced at Alstom's Vado Ligure site The plant that has more than one hundred years of experience in the design and construction of locomotives including the latest generation of Traxx electric locomotives is a centre for production and maintenance of rolling stock engaged in the manufacture of the latest generation of Traxx electric locomotives for Italian and European freight operators as well as carrying out major overhauls of traction units The EasyLog EU project has launched a trial project to test innovative technologies at the Vado Ligure VIO Intermodal Terminal, according to Ports of Genoa. The project is financed by the Interreg Italy-France Maritime European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) a group which includes the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority and the Italian Chambers of Commerce of the Italian Riviera The pilot project includes testing of a new virtual gate system is based upon the use of smart glasses and allows gate security officers to read in real-time number plates and ADR codes of hazardous cargo There is also the potential for better storage and sharing of data across the supply chain Ports of Genoa said the ongoing trial phase has “confirmed the wide range of benefits that can be gained” from the integration of a smart gate system which it said is designed to “drastically reduce gate in/gate out transit times speed up data transmission and optimise terminal security operations” “One of the driving forces behind the success of VIO Intermodal Terminal is a focus on innovation technology “This can be attested by the installation of the automated rail gate system implemented across the EU project Vamp Up (CEF 2015 Fund) designed to monitor in real-time rail cars in/out of the Port of Vado Ligure.” It is the latest smart technology innovation from the Ports of Genoa which in February launched a new app to digitise supply chain and customs documents and improve the flow of containerised trade six cranes arrive at the port via vessel at the new 220-metre quay — one of the first tests for the recently completed quay leaving China in January — and will begin operation when the new terminal is completed in 2019 Vado Ligure is a leading fruit and container reefer terminal in the Mediterranean and 27,000m2 of reefer warehousing situated 50 metres from the quay for up to 13,000 pallets the construction work for the new platform and associated infrastructure has started to near completion APMT will integrate the reefer terminal multipurpose facility with the new semi-automated deep-sea container terminal to provide additional distribution opportunities for businesses and for shipping lines The construction of the first of 100 caissons which will form Genoa’s New Open-Sea Breakwater takes shape on board the “Dario” floating dock positioned in the Port of Vado Ligure the perimeter of the working space at the dock for the preparation of the reinforced concrete cellular casissons - has been completed; whilst the first caisson set to be installed on the giant gravel columns sunk into the seabed in the Genoa-Sampierdarena basin will shortly be precast and assembled on the floating dock works are underway in Vado Ligure to assemble the crane which will be positioned on an additional floating dock specifically equipped for the construction of the larger caissons the floating caisson will be towed to the Port of Genoa where it will positioned upon the gravel columns in the construction of the Genoa’s New Open-Sea Breakwater and over 80 companies have been contracted to work on the project Commissioned by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority this major infrastructure facility will play a strategic role in the local with resources released by the PNRR (National Recovery and Resilience Plan) Complementary Fund the breakwater has been designed to improve accessibility to the Port of Genoa by sea and to consolidate the strategic role of the city-port within the Rhine-Alpine corridor of the TEN-T Trans-European network a unique sophisticated feat of engineering will replace the existing structure further out at sea to ensure safe access to the port by the ultra-large vessels which require wider navigation channels and turning basins and which 6 February 2024 - With over 1 million tons of gravel deposited the future base of the new Breakwater - the major infrastructure facility strategic .. Activities at the offshore construction site of the new Genoa breakwater continue unabated APM Terminals (APMT) has unveiled a new shuttle service between its new, semi-automated deep-sea terminal at the Port of Vado Ligure, Italy, and the COSCO-owned Port of Piraeus The terminal operator said the new VAX service will improve connections between Vado Ligure and the main line services from Piraeus to and from the Far and Middle East The 700 TEU MV Atlantic South feeder vessel was the first to use the service earlier in October 2020 APMT’s terminal at Vado Ligure is the first semi-automated hub in Italy with a fully automated gate and stacking yard said: “Being able to welcome COSCO ships to Vado Gateway is a source of great satisfaction and pride for us “The launch of this new connection firms up the partnership started in recent years and marks a milestone in the growth path of our airport and in its positioning in the Italian and international market” General Manager of COSCO SHIPPING Lines Italy “And we are proud and strongly motivated to demonstrate to the market that COSCO Ports and APM Terminals will bring considerable advantages to our cluster the start is very promising since the ship was fully loaded both inbound and outbound.” and truck turn times at terminal are kept to a minimum and greater flexibility is offered through an advanced appointment system but also to offer new jobs for several hundreds of people Vado Ligure mainly handled refrigerated goods the Dutch owner sold almost half of the shares to the Chinese – Qingdao Port International Development (nearly 10 percent) and Cosco Shipping Ports (40 percent) The latter intends to implement serious investments here the transhipment capacity of the terminal will increase from 300,000 to 900 New jobs will be created – first for 240 people where the unemployment rate is almost 38 percent in the group of young people aged 15-24 this is very important news – notes globaltimes.cn The Chinese are engaged in the expansion of the Italian port for a good reason. They want it to play an important role in servicing the New Silk Road like the Greek Piraeus a new four-lane railway terminal with a capacity of 14 trains per day goods can be transported to central and northern Europe Cosco Shipping Ports that is already the main owner or co-owner of five other terminals invests heavily in Europe One of the largest terminals they own is the Piraeus Container Terminal Christener/CC BY-SA 3.0/CC BY-SA 2.5/CC BY-SA 2.0/CC BY-SA 1.0 Agnieszka Kulikowska - Wielgus Journalist Trans.info | 6.05.2025 Pölös Zsófia Journalist Trans.info | 5.05.2025 Fragrance on the Fly: Why Pocket Perfumes Are Perfect for Airplane TravelSponsored Article 6.05.2025 Mattia Villardita at APM Terminals Vado Ligure in Italy has been impersonating his favourite superhero and paying young hospital patients uplifting visits but his engagement and passion never changed a bit Mattia Villardita looks like an ordinary terminal employee who likes what he does and appreciates the people he works with But there is another personality hidden beneath the protective gear and APM Terminals uniform who visits young patients in nearby hospitals to keep the children’s spirits high and “bring an explosion of colour into the grey hospital life they are used to” “The idea to dress up as Spiderman and engage in goodwill work came from my desire to personally do some good and show gratitude for the help I received when I was a patient myself,” shares Mattia Having to undergo multiple surgeries on one leg until the age of 20 Mattia spent countless hours and days in hospitals an experience that profoundly changed his life you see the world through a different lens and appreciate small things in life Many people don’t realise how lucky they really are a mission almost,” he says before adding: “You simply either have this thing in you this thing was not only his willingness to help but also a superhero waiting to be revealed initially bought for a party among friends gradually became a regular after-hours outfit The COVID-19 pandemic has brought yet another level of seriousness to the life of Mattia’s young proteges but he found them surprisingly mature and conscious of the situation “I never had to lie to them or invent an imaginary villain to explain the situation,” he shares adds an additional challenge for small patients who are already very isolated in hospitals Not being able to visit them in person didn’t stop Mattia and his superhero alter ego from acting so Spiderman went online and has so far enjoyed over 700 video calls with young patients “I still cheer them up and tell them not to worry and that sometimes even Spiderman needs to stay at home for a good cause This helps them feel less alone and it’s also greatly appreciated by parents.” Mattia assures that Spiderman has many more plans in the pipeline and he can’t wait for the isolation to be over so he can once again be physically present with his young friends he is practicing his tricks and may even be able to throw his spiderweb soon “You won’t believe how many times I’ve been asked to do that,” he laughs which had its grand opening less than a year ago has remained fully operational throughout the pandemic thanks to strict safety and hygiene measures and smart ways of working Its young and vibrant workforce (the average age being below 30) is very proud of its contribution to the local community and the economy “We have a great team and great culture which truly inspires us to give the most of us and excel in whatever we do,” says Mattia so he takes up his usual post at the terminal every day Committed to always giving his best in whatever he does Mattia is happy to not have to choose between his career and charity work – or make any sacrifices “This work-life balance allows me to fully focus on two important pillars of my life It’s great to be with a company that supports my charity work and has even offered me a new superhero costume to continue my passion.” Despite his obvious superpowers and recent attention from national media Mattia remains a modest and down-to-earth guy who only wants to make people happy – and bring a lot of colour into his own life It’s about the small things we can all do everyday to make some good but we also have many ways of making it meaningful.” Paolo Piacenza was officially appointed today Government Commissioner of the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority by Decree n 217 of the Italian Minister of Infrastructure and Transport Genova – The decision taken to nominate Piacenza and Secretary-General of the Port Authority since May 2021 in addition to Chief Director of Port Governance ensures continuity in the policies and infrastructure investment plan implemented across the Ports of Genoa and Savona-Vado Ligure strategic to the economic growth of the country The newly designated Government Port Commissioner has also been elected Government Administrator of the Savona Cable Car System - San Giuseppe di Cairo.The appointment followed the resignation of the Port Authority President Paolo Emilio Signorini who has been nominated CEO and Director General of IREN S.p.A. "I wish to extend my sincere thanks to Minister Matteo Salvini for the confidence he has placed in me Genoa and Savona-Vado are at the centre of a major transformation which puts new infrastructure and port planning policies at the heart of the socio-economic development of the Liguria Region and of the nation it is with a sense of duty and firm commitment that I shall carry out my role and press on with the activities conducted to date by the Port Authority," declared the new Commissioner Prior to his employment with the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority in 2018 Paolo Piacenza pursued a distinguished career as senior lawyer public tenders and public-private partnerships at the Italian Prime Minister's Government Office the Inter-Ministerial Committee for Economic Planning Decree n. 217/2023 of the Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport > The Ports of Genoa consolidates its leading role in container handling with volumes firmly back to pre-pandemic levels with gateway box traffic registering an increase of +4.1% compared to 2021 Savona and Vado-Ligure as premier maritime hub for Northern Italy's manufacturing and consumer heartland with a major concentration in the Vado Ligure and Genova Pra' terminals which reported respectively a 22% and 19% rate In 2022 the Ports of Genoa registered a total of 418,695 TEUs freighted by over 10,000 rail cars Positive results across the board: the Ports of Genoa Savona and Vado-Ligure responded robustly to the uncertainties which have blighted international trade in the latter part of the year and confirmed a +4.2% advance in total cargo throughput to 66,226,597 tons One of the port's leading commodity segments conventional general cargo which includes the ro-ro product group The solid bulk industry continues to show signs of recovery across the past year an upturn of + 8.6% compared to the previous year with Savona-Vado Ligure recording 6.3 million tons and Genoa almost 13 million tons which remains the port sector to have been most severely impacted by the repercussions of the pandemic specifically in the last six months of the year The ferry terminals handled a total of 2,661,442 passengers a jump of +40.3% on the previous year and an improvement on pre-Covid 2019 The cruise terminals reported a passenger count of 1,571,567 with a +10% increase in cruise calls compared to 2019 thereby consolidating the Ports of Genoa and Savona's third-post ranking amongst the top Mediterranean cruise hubs To learn more in May total traffic grew by +7.2% on 2021 to 6,227,172 t. with strong increases posted by containersied cargo (+6.5%) and conventional carg.. the upward trend continues across containerised cargo whilst the conventional general cargo segme..