Topic: Ports of Genoa

Another piece of the Rhine-Alpine Corridor in Genoa falls into place

The Facchini Tunnel 1, a key rail section that gives freight trains last-mile access to the port of Genoa, in northwestern Italy, has been upgraded. The profile of the tunnel was widened to allow the...Read more

15-08-2023|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi

Relaunching of rail steel transport confirms modal shift in port of Genoa

A train transporting 1,000 tons of steel billets between the Genoa Metal Terminal and Lecco-Maggianico Interporto terminal near Milan signals a new era for the port of Genoa and rail. The new link marks the...Read more

19-09-2022|Comment|author: Nikos Papatolios

From a zucchini field to a vanguard rail terminal: Vado Getaway in Genoa

The Port of Vado Ligure, near Genoa, is expanding its terminal Vado Getaway to boost rail freight transportation. RailFreight.com interviewed two engineers from the Port Authority for the Western Ligurian Sea, the entity that oversees...Read more

02-09-2022|Comment|author: Marco Raimondi

Port of Genoa and Lantern Tower viewed from the d'Albertis Castle. Source: Maurizio Beatrici/Wikimedia Commons

Rail freight volume in Genoa ports keeps growing

The Ports of Genoa are growing their rail freight volumes. TEUs moved in the second quarter of 2022 increased by 9 per cent when compared to the same period of 2021, which was already a...Read more

15-08-2022|1 comment|author: Marco Raimondi