The Port of Genoa experienced strong growth in cargo traffic in August 2024, particularly in the container sector. Overall, the volume of goods passing through the Ligurian port increased by 2.4% compared to the same month in 2023. In total, Genoa's docks handled 4,992,670 tons of cargo. The container sector saw a substantial rise of 33.7%, thanks to a 194.5% increase in transshipment activity, largely due to maritime companies' logistical decisions.
Navigation difficulties in the Red Sea prompted shipping companies to favor the terminals of the Ligurian Port System, contributing to this boom. In total, 255,445 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) were handled in August, an 18.4% increase compared to 2023. Over the first eight months of 2024, the ports managed 1,879,118 TEUs, up 1.3% from the same period in 2023.
Solid bulk cargo, with a 49.0% increase, was another sector of significant expansion, while conventional goods remained stable compared to the previous year, with a slight decline of 0.4%. On the other hand, energy product traffic experienced a significant reduction (-33.2%), largely due to maintenance work at the Genoa Port refinery. Liquid bulk cargo also saw a 44.7% decrease, with chemical products experiencing a particularly sharp drop (-63.7%). However, food-related liquid bulk cargo registered a 4.5% increase.
