Interporto di Trieste

What Interporto di Trieste does

Interporto di Trieste S.p.A. is an Italian intermodal logistics operator founded in 1972 and headquartered in Monrupino (Fernetti), near the Italian-Slovenian border. The company operates two owned terminals — Terminal Giacomo Borruso at Fernetti (18 km from the Port of Trieste) and Terminal FREEeste at Bagnoli della Rosandra (6 km from the port, acquired from Wärtsilä in December 2017 for over €21M) — with a combined footprint of approximately 600,000 m², including 120,000 m² of covered warehousing and 16,200 m² dedicated to industrial production in the International Free Zone (Punto Franco Internazionale), a customs-suspension regime activated in January 2019 that is unique in Europe. Owned railway infrastructure connects both terminals to Villa Opicina station and the Port of Trieste, with nine tracks in total, including one accommodating 750m trains, supporting gantry-crane intermodal handling of up to 80 tonnes.

The company monetises its infrastructure through a diversified portfolio: managed-services revenue from terminal handling, intermodal rail-road operations, warehousing (including HACCP and bonded warehouses), customs facilitation via on-site Agenzia delle Dogane and Guardia di Finanza, industrial production space leasing under the Free Zone regime, and ancillary services such as heavy-vehicle parking with 24-hour armed surveillance, fuel, and a specialised truck workshop. Pricing is largely quote-based and undisclosed, with published tariff schedules only for parking and selected support services; warehouse and handling services are billed on volume and weight, while office and Free Zone industrial space are let on multi-year subscription contracts. Customers include international freight forwarders (DHL Global Forwarding, Ceva Logistics, Samer, Mazzoleni & Facori, TSL) and industrial manufacturers under the Free Zone regime (BAT's tobacco production facility, completed 2023, and the Shindan S.p.A. green-steel casting powder plant under construction for mid-2026 start-up).

Interporto di Trieste is privately held with a public-institutional shareholder base anchored by Friulia S.p.A. and the Port Network Authority of the Eastern Adriatic Sea (AdSP MAO), which together hold over 55% of the €19.6M share capital, alongside Duisburger Hafen AG (Duisport, since 2021). The company reports a 2025 value of production of €14.0M (four consecutive years of double-digit growth from ~€8M in 2021) and pre-tax profit of €1.8M. External audit is conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers S.p.A., and leadership is stable under Chairman and CEO Paolo Privileggio.

Name

Interporto di Trieste

Legal name

Interporto di Trieste S.p.A.

Website

https://interportotrieste.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Interporto di Trieste S.p.A. operates two intermodal terminals near the Italian-Slovenian border (Fernetti and Bagnoli della Rosandra), serving freight forwarders, customs brokers, and industrial manufacturers via rail-road-port logistics, bonded warehousing, and Europe's only International Free Zone for industrial production under customs suspension.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Intermodal Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (48831), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (488310)

SIC

Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Terminal Operations (Rail–Truck) (TLAJAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Intermodal Rail Container Terminals (On-Dock / Near-Dock) (TLAHAAAE), Intermodal Terminal Operations (Rail Ramps/Port Intermodal Yards) (TLADAFAE), Rail Intermodal Forwarding (Container/Rail-Ramp) (TLACAEAC), Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH), Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL)

Keywords

• Intermodal logistics
• Terminal operations
• Customs brokerage
• Bonded warehousing
• Freight handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Monrupino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Warehousing Services: Direct management of handling, storage, and warehousing services for local, national, and international businesses. Services include receiving, storage, re-shipment of goods, picking, packaging, re-packaging, labelling, palletisation, consolidation/deconsolidation, and quality control. HACCP-compliant and bonded warehouses available. Production facility leasing under International Free Zone regime.
2. Terminal Handling and Intermodal Services: Handling of intermodal units (gantry cranes), loading/unloading, storage of intermodal units, and rail-road modal shift services. Revenue from railway track usage and intermodal operations at both Giacomo Borruso and FREEeste terminals.
3. Real Estate Rental: Rental of office spaces (30–90 m²) at market prices in the management building at the Giacomo Borruso terminal to shipping companies, transport companies, customs agencies, and support service providers. Also includes industrial production spaces under Free Zone regime.
4. Support Services (Parking, Fuel, Amenities): Parking fees for heavy vehicles (with 24-hour armed guard surveillance), fuel station, specialised truck workshop, tyre service, cafeteria, supermarket, and other ancillary services for operators at the terminal.
5. Customs Clearance Facilitation: Facilitation of customs operations through on-site presence of Agenzia delle Dogane and Guardia di Finanza. Services include 180-day deferred payment of import duties and VAT, VAT Deposit Scheme operations, community transit assistance, and customs clearance for non-EU countries.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Interporto di Trieste operates two intermodal logistics terminals — Terminal Giacomo Borruso at Fernetti and Terminal FREEeste at Bagnoli della Rosandra — providing cargo handling, rail-road intermodal transhipment, bonded warehousing, customs brokerage, and operations within an International Free Zone near the Port of Trieste, linking maritime, rail, and road transport networks across Italian, Slovenian, and broader European corridors.

Product overview

Interporto di Trieste S.p.A. is a logistics intermodal company operating two terminals (Terminal Giacomo Borruso in Fernetti and Terminal FREEeste in Bagnoli della Rosandra) that serve as a back-port area for the Port of Trieste. The company offers a comprehensive suite of services including customs and interport services, logistics and warehousing, and railway connections. The FREEeste terminal operates under an International Free Zone (Punto Franco Internazionale) regime, enabling industrial production and customs-free storage. The company holds 83% of Interporto di Cervignano del Friuli S.p.A., expanding its intermodal network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FREEeste: International Free Zone (Punto Franco Internazionale) terminal located at Bagnoli della Rosandra, handling industrial transformation and logistics operations under customs suspension regime
• Terminal Giacomo Borruso
• FREEeste Industrial Zone

Products and services

• Terminal Giacomo Borruso Intermodal terminal at Fernetti providing rail-road transhipment, warehousing, and customs services for international logistics operators serving the Port of Trieste hinterland.
• Terminal FREEeste Intermodal terminal at Bagnoli della Rosandra operating inside the International Free Zone, providing customs-suspended logistics, bonded warehousing, and industrial space for manufacturing customers.
• Customs and Interport Brokerage Services Customs documentation, interport brokerage, and clearance services for cross-border freight moving through the Trieste corridor.
• International Free Zone Operations (Punto Franco Internazionale) Bonded International Free Zone area where goods can be stored, processed, or manufactured without immediate customs duties, providing duty-suspended operations for international traders and manufacturers.
• Bonded Warehousing Duty-suspended storage services for goods held within the International Free Zone, available to logistics operators and traders.
• Industrial Production Space in Free Zone Leased manufacturing space within the International Free Zone for industrial tenants such as BAT and Shindan, allowing duty-suspended production operations.
• Office Space Rental Office premises within the interport area rented to logistics operators, customs brokers, and freight forwarders.
• Truck Parking and Ancillary Services Truck parking and ancillary road-transport services for hauliers and logistics operators using the interport.

Quantifiable outcome

• 238,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions avoided between 2021–2023 by removing ~200,000 trucks from roads through rail/Motorways of the Sea use
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Shindan S.p.A. (Danieli & Shinagawa Joint Venture)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 December 2025Protocollo d'intesa signed December 2025 between Interporto di Trieste and Shindan S.p.A. (joint venture between Danieli S.p.A. and Japanese Shinagawa) for construction of an industrial and distributive hub in the International Free Zone at Bagnoli della Rosandra (FREEeste). The project involves construction of technical offices and automated plants on ~3,000 m² covered area plus ~2,000 m² for logistics activities. Destined for production of next-generation casting powders for green steelmaking (MIDA® and DUE®). Investment of ~€20M, capacity 10,000 tonnes/year, expected revenue ~€30M/year, ~40 employees. Start-up expected mid-2026. Represents a key pillar of Interporto di Trieste's industrial transformation strategy.
• Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Orientale (AdSP MAO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort Network Authority is a shareholder (together with Friulia holding >55% of share capital) and a key strategic partner. Collaborates on multiple EU projects including Fer-Net (customs corridor), ADRI-UP, and PROMARES. Provides integration between the interport and the maritime terminals of Trieste, Monfalcone, and Capodistria.
• ModefinanceminorOthersCreditworthiness and ESG rating agency that has issued annual ESG ratings for Interporto di Trieste since 2024 (S3+ in 2024; S2- in 2025, an upgrade).
• PROMARES Project Consortium (Italy-Croatia Interreg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funded by the Italy-Croatia Cross-border Cooperation Programme 2014–2020 (Interreg V-A). Interporto di Trieste is a partner alongside 11 other entities including Italian and Croatian port authorities, universities, and Venice International University. The project aims to enhance maritime and multimodal freight transport through coordinated ICT tools and territorial analyses across the Adriatic.
• FENIX Project Consortium (CEF-funded)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-funded by the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) with a total budget of €60.86M. Led by ERTICO ITS Europe, with 43 beneficiaries across 11 pilot sites covering 9 TEN-T corridors. Interporto di Trieste participates through the Port Network Authority, which manages €800K of the budget. Aims to develop federated European data-sharing architecture for logistics interoperability.
• ADRI-UP Project PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEU TEN-T co-funded project (2016–2020) aimed at upgrading port and logistics infrastructure along the Adriatic-Ionian Motorways of the Sea corridor. Led by Port Authority of Igoumenitsa, with partners in Trieste and Ancona. Actions included railway track electrification and warehouse extension at Fernetti.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Contargo GmbH & Co. KG: Inland waterway logistics and intermodal container terminal operator with European network. Comparable as a European intermodal terminal operator, though primarily focused on Rhine inland waterway rather than Mediterranean/Adriatic positioning.
• CARGOSPED S.r.l. Italian freight forwarding and customs brokerage operator with strong presence in interport environments. Comparable as an Italian peer providing customs brokerage and freight forwarding services within intermodal terminal contexts, though primarily a service provider rather than a terminal operator.

Direct peers

• Interporto Bologna S.p.A. One of Italy's largest intermodal hubs with rail and road freight terminals serving Central European and Mediterranean trade. Directly comparable as a multi-modal Italian interport with similar infrastructure footprint, customer base of logistics operators, and connection to national/international rail networks.
• Duisburger Hafen AG (Duisport): Operator of the world's largest inland port in Duisburg, Germany, managing intermodal terminals, logistics, and rail-road-port operations. Directly comparable as a multi-modal inland port operator with similar revenue streams (terminal handling, warehousing, intermodal services), and already a shareholder and operational partner of Interporto di Trieste.
• Hupac SA: Swiss-based leading European intermodal operator running rail-road combined transport across the Alpine corridor. Comparable as a European intermodal terminal/operator combining rail and road transport with similar TEN-T corridor positioning and cross-border logistics services.
• Eurogate GmbH & Co. KGaA: German container terminal operator handling maritime and inland container traffic with rail connections. Comparable as an intermodal terminal operator combining port and rail operations, offering similar value-added services including customs and intermodal handling.
• Interporto di Padova S.p.A. Italian intermodal terminal operator in the Veneto region with rail-road combined operations and customs services. Comparable as a direct domestic peer operating in the Italian interport ecosystem with similar intermodal handling and customs brokerage offerings.
• Consorzio Interporto di Verona: Intermodal terminal operator serving the Verona area with rail-road-port connections, particularly relevant for Brenner Corridor traffic. Comparable Italian interport peer with similar mix of intermodal handling, customs services, and industrial/logistics real estate offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Port of Koper (Luka Koper): Slovenian multi-purpose port operator on the Northern Adriatic handling containers, cars, and bulk. Comparable as an incumbent Adriatic port operator competing for similar hinterland cargo flows to Central/Eastern Europe and offering intermodal connections.
• Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mare Adriatico Orientale: Port Network Authority governing the Port of Trieste, Monfalcone, and Capodistria. Comparable as the broader incumbent port operator that Interporto di Trieste serves as a back-port facility for, with deep operational integration via Fer-Net and other EU-funded projects.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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