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The Port System Authority is a non-economic public body of national importance with a special regulation. The Port System Authorities were established in 2016, by the legislative decree of 24 August n.169, to strengthen the organization and activities of civil seaports of economic, national or international importance, amending law n. 84 of 1994 which introduced the reorganization of ports in Italy and established the Port Authorities. The Port System Authority of the Eastern Ligurian Sea has responsibilities that extend to the ports of La Spezia and Marina di Carrara, both overlooking the Ligurian Sea but falling into two different regions, Liguria and Tuscany respectively. The headquarters of AdSP MLOr is in La Spezia, with a territorial port office in Marina di Carrara. The two ports, which provide employment to thousands of people, are strategic commercial hubs of a large territory and headquarters of important tourist, cruise and yachting, industrial activities, with international shipbuilding establishments, and of the maritime economy, mussel farming and fishing.
Laghezza SpA Laghezza SpA is an independent Italian Company, a reliable partner, offering tailored customs and logistics for companies operating across international markets. A leader in customs advisory and digital customs clearance services, Laghezza SpA provides solutions through an efficient mix of experience, expertise and an extensive nationwide network. The Logistic BU features extensive dry-port areas with customs warehouses, where different kinds of goods can be managed, stored and distributed via an efficient own transport fleet. In an ever changing sector Laghezza SpA invests in innovation and training, aiming to deliver the best customs and logistics solutions to the market.
Dario Perioli S.p.A was founded in 1908 as a coal transport company and is the oldest and among the most important maritime service companies in the Port of La Spezia. Over time, Dario Perioli has become an international company with a particular penchant for trades to and from North Africa; this is thanks in part to its collaboration with its subsidiary Cnan Med Spa, a regular line to Algeria, and its subsidiary Sahel Line, a shipping company dedicated to freight traffic to Tunisia. Together, these two entities are able to offer a full range of logistics and cargo management services. In 2018, the Dario Perioli Group opened a multipurpose terminal in the port of Marina di Carrara, MDC Terminal, with the aim of expanding its range of services and increasing the value of the supply chain. The Group is a 3PL that covers all phases of the proposed services and is able to offer customized solutions to each client, thanks to the experience gained on North Africa, international projects, heavy lift and container lifting. The Customs and Agency offices, managed by Dario Perioli, coordinate more than 300 ships of different shipowners annually.
SCAFI - Società di Navigazione S.p.A, ffounded in the 1950s by Salvatore Cafiero, is a leading international Group in the port towing sector and has offices in Italy, Croatia, Morocco, and Greece. The company, now managed by the third generation of the family, relies on a team of 300 professionals and operates a modern fleet of 43 tugboats. Historically active in port towing, salvage, and rescue operations, Scafi has expanded its services by developing synergistic expertise in complementary sectors such as ship management, underwater and maritime works, and offshore activities using tugboats, pontoons, and barges.
Through its Network, Tarros Group is able to offer a personalized service to customers, and since 1828 has based its development on innovation, passion and respect for the territory where Group’s Companies are established. Thanks to its 650 employees, Tarros Group connects every day the different shores of the Mediterranean, 16 countries, 31 ports and over 500 million people while offering an efficient and modular system at all stages of transport chain.
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L'associazione Agenti Marittimi della Spezia functions within the port of La Spezia and is affiliated with Federagenti, the National Association of reference: www.federagenti.it The member companies represent the leading shipping lines that frequent the port of La Spezia. Shipping Agents engage in diverse shipping sectors, including regular lines, tramps, cruise ships, cargo vessels, and yachts; they collaborate and communicate with pertinent institutions at both local and national levels. The profession of maritime agent is governed by Law No. 135 of April 4, 1977 (Regulation of the Maritime Agent Profession). The association's objective is to undertake all activities essential for establishing optimal conditions for the practice and advancement of the profession.
The Italian Academy of the Merchant Navy is an institution that awards degrees from the Ministry of Education in the field of non-university tertiary education. The “mission” of the Academy is to provide specialized training targeted toward occupations with high professional and technological content, based on the needs of enterprises in the relevant sectors and particularly in the strategic areas of maritime and logistics.
March 25, 1998, marks the founding of the organization known as the " Associations tra gli Spedizionieri Doganali della Spezia" Since its inception, it has been instrumental in the development of the port of La Spezia, significantly contributing to the technological advancement of customs procedures and the training of member companies and professionals. The association is committed to continuous growth in response to innovations and the increasingly complex national and European regulatory landscape. In addition to its informational initiatives, the association actively promotes labor union activities to safeguard the interests of customs agents and all individuals involved in enhancing relationships within the port community.
L’Associazione Spedizionieri del Porto di La Spezia www.associazionespedizionierilaspezia.it Established in October 1981 by a group of companies engaged in freight forwarding and customs brokerage. Since that time, it has served as a significant point of reference for the entire port community of La Spezia. The Associates, who enhance the social and economic fabric of the Association, possess a demonstrated and esteemed operational and business framework within the region. L’Associazione Spedizionieri del Porto di La Spezia is a part of Confindustria La Spezia, the historical home for all associations within the port sector of La Spezia. Additionally, it is affiliated with national federations, including FEDESPEDI (National Federation of International Shipping Companies), which is itself a member of CONFETRA (General Italian Confederation of Transport and Logistics).
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At DSV, we keep supply chains flowing in a world of change. We provide and manage supply chain solutions for thousands of companies every day – from the small family-run business to the large global corporation. Our reach is global, yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Approximately 75,000 employees in over 80 countries work passionately to deliver great customer experiences and high-quality services. We aspire to lead the way towards a more sustainable future for our industry and are committed to trading on nature’s terms. DSV is a dynamic organisation that fosters inclusivity and diversity. We conduct our business with integrity, respecting different cultures and the dignity and rights of individuals.
Duferco Energia is part of the Duferco Group, an international holding company present in more than 20 countries around the world which focuses its activity on 4 main businesses which are: energy, steel, shipping and innovation. Founded in 2010 in Genoa to manage the Group's photovoltaic and hydroelectric plants, the company has broadened its focus over the years, also specializing in the sale of electricity and gas for all market segments. Today it is a central player in the energy chain, from production from renewable sources to supplies to end users, from physical trading to financial trading and has more than 500,000 supply customers in Italy.
We are a leading company in the Naval sector, specializing in the sale of pumps and electric motor , the production of spare parts and maintenance that we carry out in our workshop and directly on board. Our experience and expertise allow us to offer tailor-made solutions for every type of requirement. Our head office is located in the Port of La Spezia but we operate globally thanks to our consolidated network of Agents and Distributors, with a significant presence in Europe, Middle East and Far East territories.
FHP Holding Portuale, an expression of F2i SGR (Italy’s largest independent manager of infrastructure funds), represents Italy’s leading port operator in the bulk sector, active in the Upper Adriatic and Tyrrhenian Seas through 8 terminals under management, warehouses and interconnecting intermodal infrastructure, 12 operating companies, more than 500 employees, and about 10 million tons of cargo handled annually. FHP is an integrated network of services in bulk, general and project cargo port logistics, and is present in Carrara, Livorno, Monfalcone and Marghera.
Founded in Genoa in 1828, Grendi Group is a family-run company specializing in maritime transport and distribution logistics. Grendi offers its commercial partners an integrated suite of logistic solutions for all the islands, central, and southern Italy. The company operates through a network of collection and distribution warehouses and a various fleet, from heavy trucks to vans, ships to trains, all under direct management and control. This logistic model is tailored to meet client needs and carefully designed to handle the specific requirements of each type of cargo.Find out more
LCAis an independent, full-service law firm with offices in Italy (Milan, Rome, Genoa, Treviso), Belgium (Brussels), and the United Arab Emirates (Dubai), in an International Partnership with IAA Law Firm. Founded in the 1980s as one of the first Italian firms with a multidisciplinary and international focus, in 1996 it established the Italian office of Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer (part of the English magic circle), before re-establishing itself in 2004 as a new entrepreneurial project. Combining the expertise of the highest Italian legal tradition and the experience of the world's leading law firms, today LCA has over 300 people and offers personalized advice to each client, from startups to listed multinational companies, in all areas and main sectors of business law. In particular, the Transport, Shipping & Aviation team has gained extensive expertise in various transportation and logistics domains, including the transport of goods and persons by road, air, rail, and multimodal transport. They also provide assistance with international trade transactions involving the sale and purchase of ships, goods and raw materials. This includes the application of Incoterms, clauses concerning the transport of goods, documentary credits, packages of guarantees and pledges of goods.
LSPS has been operating since 2012 in the port of La Spezia, facilitating customs services, documentation flow, and gate activities through technological innovations. Founded in 2011, the company underwent a change of ownership, passing to Interporto La Spezia srl. Since 2015, it has expanded its mission to include communication and promotion, with a particular focus on freight forwarders and shipping agents. It is the publisher of an online trade journal, Port Logistic Press. In 2016, LSPS developed a platform for managing the weighing of export containers, in compliance with SOLAS regulations. The company also created software for the digitization of customs services. Since 2018, LSPS has been managing the Port Community System (PCS) and a service center for customs documentation management. Since 2020, it has been responsible for the Single Control Center in Santo Stefano Magra, optimizing goods inspections through patented software serving operators. Thanks to its combination of operational management and software development, LSPS has become a leader in the sector, promoting efficiency and certainty in port logistics operations.
