Enlargement of Genoa Port Systems‘ Simplified Logistics Zone

Genoa Port System’s Simplified Logistics Zone (SLZ) has been extended to the port and back-port areas of Savona, Vado Ligure, and Bergeggi, transferring 454.66 hectares of land to the Lombardy Region.

The enlargement of the Genoa FTA is a crucial step for strengthening the integrated Ligurian-Piedmontese logistics system and maximizing the production potential of the Savona area. The inclusion of state-owned port areas, along with state-owned compendiums under commissarial management, will transform local logistics infrastructures into advanced economic development centers. The Western Liguria Port Authority (Adsp) reaffirms its commitment to promoting a sustainable, competitive, and integrated development model, where port infrastructures serve as platforms for production and innovation. The Genoa FTA was established in 2018 to develop port activity through administrative and bureaucratic simplifications, encouraging investment and business activity. It covers over 3,600 hectares, with 2,141 in Piedmont.

Source(in Italian): 

Informazionimaritime.com

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SNCF GROUP – 2025 Half-year results show stable development

Excerpt from the SNCF Group half-year results report

The SNCF Group published its half-year results on July 24th 2025.

A brief overview of important higlights:

• SNCF Voyageurs secured 7 out of 10 rail operation bids in H1, securing over 80% of total TER regional rail kilometres tendered.
• KEOLIS continued to grow, with major contracts in the Paris Region, the United States, Denmark, and Sweden.
• SNCF Réseau reopened the France-Italy rail link 19 months after severe landslides disrupted service in the Maurienne valley. Major contract wins for GEODIS and Rail Logistics Europe were also achieved.
• SNCF Group’s revenue continued to grow, with a 3.2% increase in rail ridership at SNCF Voyageurs.
• Group profitability improved significantly, with EBITDA rising to €3.6bn, up €500m from H1 2024.
• SNCF Group generated a net profit of €950m and continued to invest heavily, spending €4.9bn – 60% self-financed – over 95% of that total allocated to rail operations in France.
• SNCF Group improved its financial structure, with free cash-flow of €2.2bn helping cut net debt by €850m compared to end-2024 levels.

Read the full report on the SNCF Group webpage by clicking here.