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Liguria regional economic development

Overview

The Liguria region is positioning itself as a strategic hub for the blue economy and high-technology sectors. The ‘Liguria 2030’ report identified the maritime sector as a major economic driver, noting that Ligurian ports handle one-third of all TEUs in Italy and that the region hosts a significant portion of the national nuclear industry supply chain.

At the 66th Genoa International Boat Show, industry experts highlighted the broader national impact of this sector. Mario Zanetti, Special Advisor for Confindustria, stated that the maritime economy has surpassed 220 billion euros in added value, representing over 11% of Italy’s GDP. Zanetti identified three strategic priorities for future development: upgrading port infrastructure, investing in workforce skills, and technological fleet modernization.

Data from Bper Banca continues to underscore Liguria’s disproportionate contribution to these figures. The blue economy generates 13.8% of regional value added—significantly higher than the national average of 4%. Furthermore, the region’s ports, specifically Genoa and La Spezia, handle approximately 15.8% of Italy’s national goods, totaling roughly 76 million tons. To support this, Bper Banca maintains a specialized desk managing approximately 300 million euros to assist shipping, nautical, and port logistics companies with digital and sustainable transitions.

Entities

Genova · Liguria · The European House-Ambrosetti · BPER Banca · Katharina Hartmuth

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 24 sources
    Blue Economy reaches 220 billion euros in value, driving 11% of Italy's GDP

    The Italian Blue Economy has reached over 220 billion euros in added value, accounting for 11% of national GDP, with Liguria emerging as a strategic maritime hub during the Genoa Boat Show.

  2. [BUSINESS] 31 sources
    Liguria 2030 report highlights blue economy and nuclear potential

    The Liguria 2030 think tank report highlights the region's leadership in the blue economy and nuclear industry, while noting challenges like an aging population and the need for renewable energy investment.

Sources

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