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Presentation of the study “Business activities in Venice and Chioggia”

The study, carried out by the Centro Studi Sintesi of CGIA Mestre, highlights the presence of 1,442 active companies and a value of production generated by the port system of approximately €15 billion. When accounting for direct, indirect and induced effects, this figure rises to €44.2 billion, contributing 6.5% to the regional GDP. Furthermore, the port system directly employs 26,898 people, while total employment — including the wider supply chain — involves 218,853 individuals, distributed across the metropolitan area (58%), the rest of Italy (28.2%) and the Veneto Region (13.8%).

From research to shared commitment: signing of the Pact for ecological restoration actions in the Venice Lagoon

The Pact for ecological restoration actions in the Venice Lagoon was signed today at Palazzo X Savi, headquarters of the Lagoon Authority. The document represents a shared commitment aimed at strengthening cooperation among institutions, the scientific community, civil society organisations and citizens in order to enhance the resilience of lagoon ecosystems.

Immagine del laboratorio didattico dedicato al Carnevale di Venezia - parte del programma Port Educational 2026 in collaborazione con la Biennale di Venezia

Carnival 2026: children embark on a journey through history, the sea and imagination

The new educational workshop dedicated to the Venice Carnival – part of the 2026 Port Educational programme – finished with great enthusiasm and participation. The initiative was organised by the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority in collaboration with the Cultural Department of La Biennale di Venezia.

Roberto Mantovanelli appointed Secretary General of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority. The 2026–2028 three-year operational plan (Piano Operativo Triennale) also approved

Venice–Chioggia, 10 February 2026 – Upon proposal by the President of the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority, Matteo Gasparato, the Management Board today appointed Roberto Mantovanelli as Secretary General of the Authority. Born in Verona in 1980, with a degree in Management Engineering, Mantovanelli currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sogesid S.p.A., the Italian State’s in-house public engineering company.

Port of Venice, clean energy from the rooftops of the Port Authority and the Harbour Master’s office

A new, tangible step towards environmental sustainability and the energy transition of the Port of Venice. The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority has launched an energy efficiency project involving Buildings 12 and 13, which host the Authority’s headquarters, and Building 15, home to the Harbour Master’s Office, in the area between Santa Marta and San Basilio.

Cereal Docks and the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority inaugurate in Porto Marghera the new single-line underground pipeline for the transfer of vegetable oils: the longest in Italy and among the top five in Europe

The new pipeline eliminates road transport between the Group’s two facilities, reducing CO₂ emissions by 28,000 kg per year, improving logistics efficiency and enhancing service for agri-food supply chains.

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12 April 2026

Great success for Su e Zo per i Ponti 2026: the Port and its mascot present along the waterfront of Santa Marta and San Basilio

On Sunday, April 12, the 46th edition of Su e Zo per i Ponti di Venezia took place with strong participation, an eagerly awaited event for residents, families, and schools. Once again this year, the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority supported the organization of the event together with TGS Eurogroup, renewing a long-standing partnership that
Data Pubblicazione: 13 April 2026
13 April 2026

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority takes part in Seatrade Cruise Global 2026

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority is taking part in Seatrade Cruise Global 2026, from April 13 to 16 in Miami, within the Assoporti Cruise Italy collective stand – Stand 909, Exhibit Hall.
Data Pubblicazione: 9 April 2026
7 April 2026

Bureau Veritas renews ISO 9001:2015 certification for the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority

Venice, April 7, 2026 – Today, at the headquarters of the Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Settentrionale, the official presentation of the ISO 9001:2015 Certificate of Conformity took place. The certificate was presented by Enrico Bordon, Zone Sales Coordinator & Large Client Manager of the Certification Division of Bureau Veritas Italy, to President
Data Pubblicazione: 7 April 2026
Il cantiere per la realizzazione del nuovo ponte ferroviario
2 April 2026

Construction progresses on the new Railway Bridge

Construction of the new railway bridge over the Canale Ovest in Porto Marghera has entered a key phase. This strategic infrastructure is set to strengthen the area’s logistics and intermodal transport system.
Data Pubblicazione: 2 April 2026
30 March 2026

Exceptional Unloading at Porto Marghera

Last Monday, Porto Marghera once again confirmed its outstanding performance in handling oversized cargo. On this occasion, the operation involved the unloading of a “fractionation column” destined for the Eni biorefinery
Data Pubblicazione: 1 April 2026
Immagine di Faro de Faris alla Venice Night Trail
28 March 2026

The Venice Night Trail Returns to the Port of Venice: the 2026 Edition Kicks Off

On Saturday, March 28, the spectacular Venice Night Trail returns to Venice, the urban trail race that every year draws thousands of Italian and international runners to cross the city at night, through narrow streets, squares, and bridges lit by headlamps.
Data Pubblicazione: 27 March 2026
13 March 2026

International students from the Ca’ Foscari School of Management visit the North Adriatic Sea Port Authority

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority recently hosted a group of students from the Ca’ Foscari School of Management at its headquarters as part of a study session focusing on urban development, spatial planning and the dynamics of transformation within port systems.
Data Pubblicazione: 13 March 2026
10 March 2026

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority participates in LetExpo

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority will take part in LET EXPO Logistics Eco Transport, taking place in Verona from 10 to 13 March, within the “Sistema” stand coordinated by Assoporti (Hall 5, Stand C3).
Data Pubblicazione: 5 March 2026
29 January 2026

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority took part in the “Shipping, Transport & Intermodal Forum”, Rapallo, 29–30 January 2026

The North Adriatic Sea Port Authority, which manages the ports of Venice and Chioggia, took part in the industry event “Shipping, Transport & Intermodal Forum”, promoted by Telenord in collaboration with the Propeller Club Port of Genoa, held in Rapallo on 29 and 30 January.
Data Pubblicazione: 29 January 2026

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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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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