The Ports of Genoa are strengthening cooperation with the Georgia Ports Authority following a recent meeting in Savannah, as the two port systems explore opportunities to expand trade and logistics links between Europe and the United States.
A delegation from Liguria visited the Georgia Ports Authority and the Garden City Terminal in Savannah during a mission focused on port operations, logistics, international trade and innovation. Discussions covered the governance and development strategies of the two port systems, as well as prospects for increasing traffic across the Atlantic.
The Ports of Genoa system includes the ports of Genoa, Savona and Vado Ligure. Representatives highlighted the role of the Ligurian ports as gateways to Italy and Southern Europe, while Georgia Ports Authority presented Savannah’s position as a major entry point for cargo serving the southern and eastern US markets.
The two systems are already connected by five regular container services, providing an established maritime link between Italy and the United States. Both sides are also looking to expand the inland markets served by their respective ports through stronger intermodal connections.
The discussions also examined opportunities to develop digital corridors that could improve information exchange and make cargo flows more efficient across the supply chain. Digitalisation, automation and the development of new supply-chain models were among the broader themes discussed during the Ligurian delegation’s visit to Georgia.
Savannah handled 5.70 million TEUs in 2025, underlining its importance as a major container gateway in the United States. The Port of Genoa, meanwhile, serves as a key Mediterranean gateway for European markets and is connected to more than 450 ports worldwide through a broad network of deep-sea, short-sea, feeder and Ro-Ro services.
The latest engagement forms part of wider efforts by Liguria to develop institutional and commercial relationships with the US state of Georgia. A memorandum of understanding between Liguria and Georgia is also being developed, with areas including the blue economy, port activities and digitalisation under discussion.
The cooperation could provide a platform for further development of maritime, intermodal and logistics connections between the Mediterranean and US markets, while supporting greater integration between the two regions’ supply chains.