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Italy is a republic in southern Europe, comprising a peninsula south of the Alps, and Sicily, Sardinia, Elba, and other smaller islands; member of the European Union (EU); by tonnage, its leading ports are Trieste, Genoa and Gioia Tauro. In September 2016, the government reorganised the port system into 16 new port system authorities (AdSP – Autorità di Sistema Portuale). The 57 ports of national importance are coordinated by 16 AdSPs with the task of planning, coordinating and regulating the port system in the reference area. The AdSPs are members of the Italian port association – Assoporti.

Port of Venice starts tenders for dredging and terminal construction

Venice, Italy (Ports Europe) March 18, 2024 – The Port Authority of Venice has issued two tenders linked to the local cruise ship business development....

COSCO SHIPPING calls Port of La Spezia, with 20,000 TEU on regular basis

La Spezia, Italy (Ports Europe) March 17, 2024 – Starting this month, COSCO SHIPPING’s 20,000 TEU container ships will begin regular calls at the...

Rimorchiatori Mediterranei increases fleet by two ships

Augusta, Sicily, Italy (Ports Europe) March 14, 2024 – Towage operator Rimorchiatori Mediterranei has taken delivery of the ‘San Vitale’, a...

PSA Sech handles largest-ever ship

Genoa, Italy (Ports Europe) March 14, 2024 – The MSC Anita, 16,000 TEU, the largest container ship ever to call at the Genoa terminal of Calata Sanità,...

Ports of Genoa signs agreement with Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System

Genoa, Italy (Ports Europe) March 13, 2024 – The Ports of Genoa and the Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway System have signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

Council of Ministers supports cold ironing in Bari, Brindisi

Bari, Italy (Ports Europe) March 12, 2024 – The Council of Ministers has supported the cold ironing project for the ports of Bari and Brindisi, despite...

Local protest challenges planned FSRU vessel in Savona, Italy

Savona, Italy (Ports Europe) March 11, 2024 – Confcommercio Savona, the association for businesses, professional activities and the self-employed, is...

Port of Siracuse is to join the local Port System Authority

Siracuse, Sicily, Italy (Ports Europe) March 8, 2024 – The Port of Siracuse is ready to enter the governance of Autorita’ di Sistema Portuale del Mare...

130 kilos of marijuana found in a truck at the port of Livorno

Livorno, Italy (Ports Europe) March 8, 2024 – A stash of 130 kilos of marijuana was discovered in a truck arriving at the port of Livorno from Spain. The...

AdSP del Mare Adriatico Meridionale see cargo down -4.7% in 2023

Bari, Italy (Ports Europe) March 8, 2024 – The ports of Autorita’ di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Meridionale (AdSPMAM – Southern Adriatic...

MSC confirms interest in old Wartsila plant in Trieste

Trieste, Italy (Ports Europe) March 6, 2024 – MSC-Mediterranean Shipping Company S.A. has confirmed its interest in the old Wartsila plant in Trieste. A...

Authorities to investigate Terminal San Giorgio purchase by Ignazio Messina

Genoa, Italy (Ports Europe) March 5, 2024 – The Antitrust Authority (AGCM) will investigate the acquisition of the entire share capital of the Genoese...

Construction has begun on a new cruise pier at the Port of La Spezia

La Spezia, Italy (Ports Europe) March 5, 2024 – The construction site for the new cruise pier in La Spezia will be delivered today. It will take 710...

Ferretti group ends interest in Taranto port facility

Taranto, Italy (Ports Europe) March 4, 2024 – The luxury yachting group Ferretti has announced the termination of its interest in the former Belleli Yard...

MSC reportedly acquired 50% of Italy’s RHE

Rivalta, Italy (Ports Europe) March 4, 2024 – Switzerland-based shipping giant Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has reportedly acquired a 50% stake...

Port of Ancona handles 9.48 million tons of cargo in 2023, -10%

Ancona, Italy (Ports Europe) March 4, 2024 – A total of 11.23 million tonnes (mt) of goods were handled in 2023 in the ports of Ancona-Falconara...

New grid-scale offshore hybrid wind-solar project off Taranto, Italy

Taranto, Italy (Ports Europe) March 1, 2024 – SolarDuck, Green Arrow Capital and New Developments s.r.l. have agreed to collaborate on the development of...

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