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Biofuel to allow the PSA Venice- Vecon terminal to cut co2: the port of Venice pioneers sustainability using hvo and 100% renewable energy

In a major step towards achieving net-zero emissions, the PSA Venice -Vecon container terminal has announced the implementation of a cutting-edge sustainability strategy with the adoption of HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) and the use of 100% renewable energy: this change not only reduces environmental impact but also sets a new standard for the port industry.

Growth recorded in veneto ports in 2024: +3.5% tonnes in Venice, +8.8% in Chioggia

Venice-Chioggia, 21 February 2025 – A particularly lively last quarter enabled the port of Venice to end the year with a 3.5% increase in the number of tonnes handled, compared to the previous year (from 23,271,129 to 24,104,354). The port of Chioggia also did well, with 813,415 tonnes, namely an 8.8% increase in the volume of goods handled, mainly driven by general cargo (+42.7%) and in particular by the steel industry.

Cybersecurity and Digital Twin Technology: Two Days of Training for the Venetian Port Community

180 technicians, operators, and entrepreneurs from the Venetian port community participated in a two-day training on cybersecurity and digital twin technology, organized by the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority, with the support of the Association of Engineers of Venice. The event took place at the Venezia Heritage Tower in Porto Marghera.

Port of Chioggia: the port authority releases a permit to the Cimolai shipyard to construct and embark two 100-metre-high cranes. Go-ahead provided also for the new breakwater at Le Saline dock.

Up until May 2026, the port of Chioggia will host a construction site exceeding 45,000 sq. m. operated by the company Cimolai Technology for the set up two over 100-metre-tall harbour gantry cranes (800 tonne GOLIATH class crane). Once completed, the cranes will be shipped from Chioggia using SPMTs (self-propelled modular transporters) and sent to Fincantieri's Monfalcone shipyard.

ADSPMAS AND ATENEO VENETO TELL THE STORY OF THE VENETO PORT SYSTEM

The story of the sustainable future of the Veneto Region's ports told through the projects involving the local territory and the challenges facing the entire community, without disregarding the international scenario, the transport sector and their historical and cultural context: this is the common thread guiding the meeting jointly organised by the Northern Adriatic Sea Port System Authority and cultural institution Ateneo Veneto, to be held tomorrow afternoon in the latter’s Aula Magna.

In 2024, port educational has involved 570 primary school children from venice and chioggia in 19 workshops and 6 educational games initiatives, enriched by a brand-new section dedicated to marco polo and the great navigators

Venice, 06 December - Established by the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority with the support of the Municipalities of Venice and Chioggia, the Harbour Master's Office and the Venice Port Community, Port Educational is an educational project that resorts to simple and playful storytelling techniques to talk of the centuries-old relationship between the cities of Venice and Chioggia and their port, and has gained increasing success amongst the local area's primary schools.

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5 April 2025

The 9th CMP VENICE NIGHT TRAIL starts from the port areas of Marittima and lights up the Venetian waterfront… with a new feature!

On Saturday, April 5, Venice will host the ninth edition of the CMP Venice Night Trail, the now well-known 16-kilometer night urban trail that crosses 51 bridges, starting at 9 PM from Terminal 123, in the Marittima port area, which will be transformed for the occasion into the CMP Village, the nerve center of the entire event. 
Data Pubblicazione: 4 April 2025

North Adriatic Sea Port Authority at the International “SeaTrade Cruise Global” Fair in Miami

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority is again confirming its presence at the international fair "SeaTrade Cruise Global," which will be held from April 7 to 10 at the Miami Beach Convention Center in Florida.
Data Pubblicazione: 28 March 2025
L'AdSPMAS al MIPIM 2025
12 March 2025

AdSPMAS presents development opportunities and attracts investments at MIPIM 2025

From 11 to 14 March, the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority attended MIPIM (Marché International des Professionnels de l'IMmobilier) with its own desk within the ITALIA Pavilion, organised by ICE, in collaboration with MAECI, MIMIT and Invitalia.
Data Pubblicazione: 12 March 2025

North Adriatic Sea Port Authority with Assoporti at FRUIT LOGISTICA in Berlin from 5 to 7 February

North Adriatic Sea Port Authority will be part of the italian port system represented in Berlin from 5 to 7 February, at the FRUIT LOGISTICA trade fair, at the Assoporti stand (hall 2.2 A-41), provided for the Italian Port Authorities offering competitive assets in this sector.
Data Pubblicazione: 4 February 2025
27 January 2025

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority organizes two training days dedicated to Cyber Security and Digital Twin technology

The next 27 and 28 January, at the Venice Heritage Tower, two days of advanced training dedicated to the management of ports and maritime transport will be held, the first dedicated to Cyber Security and the second to Digital Twin technology, organized by the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority and sponsored by the Order of
Data Pubblicazione: 23 January 2025
11 December 2024

11th APERIPORTO: ‘Discovering the great Venetian explorers in the wake of Marco Polo’ Venice, Chiesetta Santa Marta, 11 December 2024

The 11th 'Aperiporto'- a friendly meeting open to the port community and stakholders-  will take place on December 11, 2024, at the former church of Santa Marta in Venice.
Data Pubblicazione: 2 December 2024
6 November 2024

Children and Authorities together for the Celebration of the “Sea and Sky of Peace” Project supported by the Port Authority

About 200 children witnessed the success of the project conceived and produced by Nadia De Lazzari through her Association “Venezia Pesce di Pace” (Venice, Fish of Peace), in the presence of local authorities and representatives from the involved countries. They received the book containing all the drawings created by the young students from Venice, Istanbul,
Data Pubblicazione: 6 November 2024
27 October 2024

38th Venicemarathon – Trofeo Porti del Veneto: Venetian moorers take the podium

Great success for the fifth edition of the Trophy which saw the participation of members of the Venetian Port Community. More than 70 registered participants ran the 10km, arriving at the finish line solo or sometimes in groups, with a sporting and teambuilding spirit.
Data Pubblicazione: 28 October 2024
27 October 2024

38th Venicemarathon: the ports of Venice and Chioggia run together for the territory

The 38th edition of the Venicemarathon, scheduled for Sunday 27 October, will see 17,500 athletes cross the Venetian hinterland, starting from the Riviera del Brenta and arriving in the historic centre of Venice: once again the last kilometres of the race will take participants across the city's waterfront and port areas of Santa Marta and San Basilio.
Data Pubblicazione: 24 October 2024

A thousend year old port system

Located at the top of the Adriatic Sea, the Veneto Port System – which includes the ports of Venice and Chioggia – is the closest access to Europe’s main manufacturing centres for goods coming from the south and a key resource for the area: on a total surface of 2,500 hectares, over 1,200 companies operate to serve supply and export chains of industries based in Northern Italy and Central Europe.

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Port Projects and Activities

Commissioner for Cruises in Venice

Realization of temporary moorings and complementary interventions connected thereto, for the protection of Venice and its Lagoon.

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EU Projects

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority (NASPA), in pursuing its development objectives for the ports of Venice and Chioggia, intends to take advantage of the funding opportunities offered by the European Commission.

Brochure of the Ports of Venice and Chioggia

Read the new brochure of the Ports of Venice and Chioggia.

Port Educational

The Port Educational portal is an initiative created with the aim of introducing young people to the Ports of Venice and Chioggia while having fun.

Virtual Museum of the Ports of Venice and Chioggia

An engaging experience that allows users to explore the past, understand the present and imagine the future of Venetian port and maritime culture.

Bauhaus of the Seas Sails

The North Adriatic Sea Port Autority participates at the EU project Bauhaus of the Sea Sails, coordinated by Association of Instituto Superior Técnico for Research and Development (IST-ID) of Lisbon.

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