RAISE launches pilot projects for the digital transition of ligurian ports
RAISE takes a decisive step in the digitalization of the ports of the Western Ligurian Sea with the official launch of technological pilot projects. The signing of the framework agreement between the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority (AdSP) and the University of Genoa marks the beginning of a strategic collaboration aimed at promoting the adoption of advanced technologies in the ports of Genoa, Savona, and Vado Ligure.
The agreement strengthens an already active partnership between the AdSP and the University of Genoa and fits into the broader process of revising the Port Master Plans, initiated in 2022, which identifies technological innovation as a cornerstone for the sustainable and competitive development of port activities. The collaboration, structured according to the Hub&Spoke model, is developed within Spoke 4, “Smart and Sustainable Ports”, with the University of Genoa serving as the key hub for digitalization, sustainability, and innovation in port systems.
Spoke 4 involves five university departments (DIME, DIBRIS, DICCA, Economics, and DITEN) and a wide network of public and private partners, including research institutions such as CNR, IIT, ENEA, and INFN, and major national companies such as Fincantieri Nextech, Cetena, Leonardo, Engineering, Circle, and Aitek.
Project activities focus on applying artificial intelligence and robotics solutions to port operations, integrated freight and passenger traffic management, and environmental monitoring, with particular attention to data collection and analysis for the development of dynamic forecasting models.
The initiative has a dual objective: on the one hand, to enhance the efficiency and resilience of logistics operations, and on the other, to contribute to environmental sustainability through continuous monitoring of ecological parameters. The pilot projects will be carried out through living labs and operational pilot scenarios in the ports of Genoa and Savona, integrating technological solutions into infrastructure planning.
RAISE thus positions itself as a catalyst for innovation serving the Ligurian port system, fostering a synergistic interaction between scientific research, industry, and governance. The ongoing activities will make a substantial contribution to the drafting of the new Port Master Plans, guiding development strategies along paths aligned with the global challenges of digital and ecological transition.
Through this initiative, the RAISE ecosystem confirms its central role in strengthening the competitiveness of Italian ports, outlining a replicable model of cooperation among public entities, universities, and businesses for the sustainable modernization of the country’s logistics infrastructure.
