Port of Genoa
| Port of Genoa Italian: Porto di Genova | |
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Aerial view of the Harbour | |
Interactive map of Port of Genoa Italian: Porto di Genova | |
| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| Location | Genoa |
| Details | |
| Opened | c. A.D. 1000 |
| Operated by | Genoa Port Authority |
| Owned by | Genoa Port Authority |
| Type of harbour | Artificial |
| Size of harbour | 500 ha (1,200 acres) |
| Land area | 700 ha (1,700 acres) |
| Size | 1,200 ha (3,000 acres) |
| Employees | 4,274 (2009) |
| Statistics | |
| Vessel arrivals | 6,619 (2012) |
| Annual cargo tonnage | 51,391,247 (2012) |
| Annual container volume | 2,064,806 TEU (2012) |
| Annual revenue | €71.6 million (2012) |
| Main trades | coal, steel, oil, chemicals, food |
| Website Autorità Portuale di Genova | |
The Port of Genoa is one of Italy's principal seaports. In 2024, its trade volume reached approximately 64.5 million tonnes, making it one of the busiest ports in the country—second only to the Port of Trieste in total cargo tonnage. Administered by the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority, the port is a major hub for both commercial traffic, handling containers, dry and liquid bulk, and passenger transport, including cruise ships and ferries. The port's terminal operations are also a significant economic driver for the region, with an estimated economic impact of €495 million in 2025 and the creation of nearly 3,500 direct jobs. Historically, the port has evolved continuously since the era of the Maritime republics. Today, it is a modern logistics hub integrated with Italy's railway and motorway networks, providing a crucial link to northern Italy and Central Europe. Its strategic position on the Ligurian Sea, along with recent terminal expansions, reinforces its importance within the Mediterranean transport system. Notably, the port was the site chosen for the dismantling of the Costa Concordia following the ship's disaster.