Bid to limit business loss at Genoa

The Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority (Ports of Genoa) said it is still “difficult to foresee” to what degree there might be reduced traffic for the Port of Genoa because companies and farms have not yet returned from summer break, but it will make a more accurate assessment when they resume operations.

“The perspective for the Ports of Genoa before the collapse of the Morandi bridge was a 5% increase in container handling traffic for 2019,” stated the port authority, which manages the ports of Genoa, Savona and Vado Ligure.

It added: “Now we are working to maintain the level of this year (2017 saw a 15% increase) and at least to limit the losses by 5%, as stated by the president of Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, Paolo Emilio Signorini.”

Rail backup

Work is in progress by the Italian and regional Government and the Genoa shipping community to maximise efficiency and functionality at the port, said the port authority.

This includes aiming to manage 30/35% of the port traffic by rail and existing train connection works scheduled in the Port of Pra’ will be accelerated to complete the second track connection.

A new dedicated road dedicated to heavy vehicles for direct connection from Genova Airport toll booth and Genova Ovest toll booth is expected to be operational within a month.