PORT TERMINALS

Today, the Port of Genoa covers a total area of about 7 million square metres and extends 20 kilometres along the coastline, protected by breakwaters, starting from the water expanse of the Old Harbour, at the city’s historical centre, all the way to Voltri to the west.

Through the development of 13 terminals linked to the road and railway networks and actively involved in managing all logistics activities, the Port of Genoa, thanks to its specific structural features, è and specialised port services, can load/unload all kinds and sizes of containerised and non-containerised dry and liquid bulk, for ships of any type and tonnage. Today, these infrastructures, along with the efficient coordination and management of various activities, make Genoa one of the Mediterranean’s leading cargo ports having handled 57,032,703 tons in 2004 (3.9% more than in 2003).

Again with reference to 2003-2004, the container sector increased by 5.6%, while conventional traffic increased by 2.5%. Therefore, this percentage increase in tons of containerised cargo handled was higher than that relative to the volume in teus, ending up with a 1.4% increase. Thus,amount of containerised cargo increased despite the general trend in domestic imports and exports (which decreased in terms of value) towards European countries and non-European nations.

Ai transport terminals were also supported by the renovated Cruise Terminal, at the historical Ponte dei Mille, and the modern Ferry Terminal , that, by managing the traffic flows of passengers and their vehicles, allow the Port of Genoa to adequately support the city’s growing image as an international tourist destination. Between 2003 and 2004, more than 3 million passengers transited through the port, while a total of 2,727,502 ferry passengers were handled. These figures confirm the port of Genoa’s position as one of the leaders in this specific market.