Genova to lose traffic to Savona?

The dry bulk terminal at the Italian port of Genova could potentially lose traffic to the port of Savona if it does not adapt its facilities to handle so-called dusty products, such as cement, clinker and silica, as well as iron ore and manganese.
In recent times, a ship from Spain laden with manganese was diverted to Savona and others are expected to follow. However, the Bulk Terminal at Genova says it is undertaking the necessary environmental improvements suggested by the provincial government.
In the meantime, it believes that if some consignments are lost, these will be negligible given the downturn in the economy at the moment.
The crackdown by the provincial government came at a time when licences to handle dry bulk products had to be renewed, although coal to feed the neighbouring power station is currently exempt from this.