What Campostano Group does

Campostano Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned Italian maritime and port logistics conglomerate founded in 1927 and headquartered in Savona. The Group operates approximately 20 wholly-owned subsidiaries covering the full maritime transport chain: Concordia Srl provides international freight forwarding with FIATA affiliation and Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status; Campostano Anchor Srl delivers ship agency services across five Italian ports; Anchor Chartering Srl acts as a dry-cargo ship broker arranging vessel charters from Coaster to Capesize; Savass Brokers Srl provides insurance brokerage under IVASS supervision; and Savona Terminals Spa, F.lli Piana Srl, and Fo.re.s.t. Spa run port terminal and ancillary handling operations in Savona and Genova, including specialized steel, forest-products, and bulk cargo handling.

The Group's physical asset base is substantial: 700 linear meters of berths across three berths in Savona (with up to 14.5m draught), a 200m berth at Genova's Ponte Somalia, approximately 34,000 sqm of open storage and 31,000 sqm of covered warehouse in Savona, plus 16,500 sqm of storage at Fo.re.s.t. Heavy equipment includes multiple Gottwald cranes (40-150 tons), Mantsinen material handlers, a Sennebogen 821 M, reachstackers, and specialized grabs for abrasive bulk cargoes. The Group also runs S.P.T. Servizi Portuali Taranto Srl for regional freight forwarding and ship agency in southern Italy, and has extended into yachting and nautical tourism services under the Anchor Yachts brand.

Commercially, the Group employs over 110 staff with an average age under 40 and generates revenue through five distinct streams: freight forwarding commissions, ship agency professional fees, ship broking commissions on charter fixtures, insurance referral commissions, and terminal handling/storage fees. Distribution is direct via five owned port offices (Savona, Genova, Taranto, Ravenna, Venezia) plus a correspondent network across remaining Italian and European ports. GTM is enterprise field sales, relationship-driven, with B2B contracts for shipping companies, industrial clients (steel, forest products, bulk materials), and international trade companies. Customer-acquisition channels are primarily industry association participation (FIATA, BIMCO, FEDERAGENTI, FEDESPEDI, FONASBA), trade events such as PPI Transport Symposium, and the corporate website — no paid digital marketing or self-service channels are evident.

Name

Campostano Group

Legal name

Campostano Anchor Srl

Website

https://campostano.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1927

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Campostano Group is a fifth-generation, family-owned Italian maritime logistics conglomerate operating 20 companies across freight forwarding, ship agency, ship broking, insurance broking, and port terminal services, with offices in five Italian ports and a European correspondent network since 1927.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime and Port Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

Keywords

• Maritime logistics services
• Port terminal operations
• Freight forwarding
• Ship agency
• Ship broking

Headquarters

HQ city

Savona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Concordia provides international freight forwarding services including customs clearance, contract drafting, and transport organization. Handles full cargo charters and part-cargo bookings. Manages container traffic with global carrier agreements. Revenue generated through service fees and commissions.
2. Ship Agency Services: Campostano Anchor operates as ship agency providing port representation, maritime, customs and fiscal advisory services. Present in 5 Italian ports with own offices and representatives elsewhere. Recently expanded into yachting and nautical tourism sectors.
3. Ship Broking Services: Anchor Chartering operates in dry cargo segment, arranging vessel charters (Coaster to Capesize) for coal, iron ore, and steel products. Revenue generated through brokerage commissions on fixtures.
4. Insurance Broking Services: Savass Brokers provides insurance services to Campostano Group clients and external customers. Covers marine, transport, logistics, industrial, craft, commercial, retail, car insurance, and home insurance. Revenue through insurance commissions.
5. Terminal Operations: Savona Terminals and Fo.re.s.t. provide port terminal services including loading, unloading, cargo handling, and storage for general cargoes, steel products, forest products, and bulk materials. Revenue through handling fees and storage charges.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Campostano Group provides integrated maritime and port logistics services through 20 operating and service companies. The core offerings span freight forwarding (Concordia), ship agency (Campostano Anchor), ship broking (Anchor Chartering), insurance broking (Savass Brokers), and port terminal operations (Savona Terminals, F.lli Piana, Fo.re.s.t.) handling general cargoes, steel products, forest products, and bulk materials across five Italian ports.

Product overview

Campostano Group is a fifth-generation family-owned maritime and port logistics company established in 1927, operating a diversified portfolio of interconnected shipping and port services. The portfolio includes freight forwarding (Concordia, S.P.T. Taranto), ship agency (Campostano Anchor), ship broking (Anchor Chartering), insurance brokerage (Savass Brokers), and terminal operations (Savona Terminals, F.lli Piana, Fo.re.s.t. Genova). The group manages 20 companies providing comprehensive coverage across maritime transport, port handling, and logistics, with physical presence in 5 Italian ports (Savona, Genoa, Taranto, Ravenna, Venice) and a network of correspondents across other Italian and European ports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Concordia - Freight Forwarding International freight forwarding services affiliated to FIATA, providing logistics support including contract drafting, customs clearance, and transport solutions via sea and land for international trade companies. Holds AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) status.
• Campostano Anchor - Ship Agency Ship agency services operating as authorized agent in tramp and liner shipping, present in Savona, Genoa, Taranto, Ravenna, and Venice with representatives in other national and foreign ports. Recently expanded into yachting and nautical tourism sectors.
• Anchor Chartering - Ship Broking Dry cargo ship broking services handling vessel chartering from Coaster to Panamax and Capesize size for coal, iron ore, and steel products, moving several million tons annually.
• Savass Brokers - Insurance Brokerage Insurance brokerage services serving industrial, craft, commercial, retail sectors as well as personal lines including marine, transport, logistics, auto, and home insurance.
• Savona Terminals - Port Terminal Operations Port terminal operator in Savona handling general cargoes, steel products, forest products, and bulk materials across 3 berths totaling 700m with 14.5m and 9m drafts, plus 34,000 sqm open storage and 31,000 sqm warehouses.
• F.lli Piana - Ancillary Port Services Ancillary port operations providing technical support for loading/unloading operations, cargo counting and checking, lashing operations, and port area cleaning at Savona port.
• Fo.re.s.t. - Forest Products Terminal Specialized port terminal in Genoa handling forest products including cellulose, paper, and timber, offering container stuffing and stripping services on a 200m berth with 10m draft. The only dedicated facility for cellulose, paper, and timber traffic within the Port of Genova.
• S.P.T. Servizi Portuali Taranto - Freight Forwarding and Port Services International freight forwarder and shipping agent active in Taranto and all main Italian ports, offering door-to-door services from producer to end-user for sea shipments and container traffic.

Quantifiable outcome

• Several million tons of dry cargo handled annually through ship broking
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)coreOthersConcordia Srl is an affiliated member of FIATA, the global association of freight forwarders. This membership provides international standards, networking, and credibility in the freight forwarding industry.
• BIMCO (Baltic and International Maritime Council)coreOthersCampostano Anchor Srl is a member of BIMCO, one of the largest international shipping associations. Membership provides access to industry standards, contracts, and maritime expertise.
• FEDERAGENTI (Federazione Nazionale Agenti Raccomandatari Marittimi e Mediatori Marittimi)coreOthersCampostano Anchor adheres to FEDERAGENTI, the national federation of ship agents and ship brokers, providing representation and standards in Italian maritime industry.
• FEDESPEDI (Federazione Nazionale delle Imprese di Spedizioni Internazionali)coreOthersConcordia is a member of FEDESPEDI, the national federation of international freight forwarding companies, representing Italian freight forwarders internationally.
• FONASBA (Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents)coreOthersCampostano Anchor holds FONASBA certification, demonstrating quality standards for ship brokers and agents at international level.
• RINA (Registro Italiano Navale)coreTechnology or IntegrationRINA provides certification services for ISO 9001, ISO 45001, SA 8000, and EGO certifications across Campostano Group companies. RINA is a major classification society and certification body.
• AIBA (Associazione Italiana Brokers di Assicurazione e Riassicurazione)minorOthersSavass Brokers operates within the Italian insurance brokers association framework, providing professional standards and network in the insurance industry.
• Confetra (Confederazione Generale Italiana dei Trasporti e della Logistica)minorOthersCampostano Group is connected with Confetra, the general Italian confederation of transport and logistics, representing the industry at national level.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CMA CGM: Global container shipping and logistics group with terminal operations in Italian ports and across the Mediterranean. Comparable to Campostano's combined shipping-agency-terminal offering, though at significantly greater scale and with broader global network.
• APM Terminals: Global container terminal operator owned by Maersk, operating in 60+ countries including Italian ports (e.g., Vado Ligure near Savona). Broader incumbent in the same port operations space with vastly larger scale, global network, and integrated shipping line ownership.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with substantial Italian operations following the Panalpina and GIL acquisitions. Comparable to Campostano's freight forwarding and supply chain services, with broader global reach and recent strong M&A-driven expansion.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest freight forwarder with extensive Italian operations including ocean freight forwarding and customs brokerage. Competes directly with Campostano's Concordia freight forwarding business but at vastly greater scale with global digital platforms.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and logistics leader with strong Italian presence. Comparable to Campostano's Concordia for ocean freight forwarding and customs brokerage, but operating at significantly larger scale with broader product portfolio and digital tools.
• Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC): World's largest container shipping line headquartered in Geneva with major Italian presence (MSC Italy operates terminals including Medcenter Container Terminal in Gioia Tauro). Comparable to Campostano's combination of shipping-agency-terminal offerings, though at vastly greater scale.

Direct peers

• Eurogate: European container terminal operator with major facilities in Germany, Italy (La Spezia, Ravenna), and other Mediterranean ports. Direct peer given overlapping terminal operations and similar Mediterranean geographic footprint serving similar shipping line customers.
• Ignazio Messina & C. Italian shipping and logistics group based in Genoa with operations spanning Mediterranean and worldwide trades. Comparable to Campostano as another Italian maritime services provider with integrated shipping agency and terminal operations.
• Contship Italia Group: Italian container terminal operator with major facilities at La Spezia, Gioia Tauro, and other Mediterranean ports. Directly comparable to Campostano's terminal operations business (Savona Terminals, Fo.re.s.t.) in the same Italian port ecosystem.
• Grimaldi Group: Italian family-owned maritime group operating shipping lines, terminals, and logistics services across the Mediterranean. Highly comparable to Campostano given similar vertical integration across shipping, terminal operations, and port services, with overlapping Italian port presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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