Gastaldi Holding Spa

What Gastaldi Holding Spa does

Gastaldi Holding Spa is a privately-held Italian family-owned holding company founded in 1860 in Genoa by Gian Battista Gastaldi as a maritime broker and shipping agent, now operating across five generations through 18 wholly-owned subsidiaries in Italy and abroad. The group is organized around four core business areas: Shipping & Transport (maritime shipping agencies — Gastaldi & C, Delta Agenzia Marittima, Medocean, Gastaldi Adriatica, Gastaldi Tramp; international freight forwarders — Gast Spedizioni, Delta Global Freightways, Gastaldi Peru; port terminal operations and multimodal logistics through GIP — Gruppo Investimenti Portuali, CILP, Logtainer, Terminal Rubiera, Nord Italia Logistica); Travel & Tourism (Gastaldi USA and destination services); MICE — Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Events (Gastaldi Global DMC, BBV Gastaldi Events); and Insurance Services (Gastaldi International, representing 500+ marine insurers). The company maintains the Lloyd's of London marine insurance representation mandate covering Northwest Italy, Sardinia, Rome and Vatican City continuously since 1949.

The underlying technology is traditional rather than digital: physical port terminal infrastructure (Genoa SECH, Livorno CILP and TDT, Venice VECON, the 5-hectare Terminal Rubiera with rail connectivity), a 400+ truck road haulage fleet with tracking systems, container multimodal transport operations, and established freight forwarding IT systems. The business model is overwhelmingly B2B transaction- and commission-based: shipping agencies earn fees on vessel calls and cargo handling, freight forwarders earn transactional margins on booked movements, insurance services earn commissions on represented underwriters, and MICE/tourism earn professional services fees on event and travel organization. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, consistent with enterprise maritime and logistics contracting. Geographic reach spans Italy as the operational base plus offices and partner networks in the USA, Peru, Japan, Singapore, Saudi Arabia and South Korea, with historical service coverage extending across North America, Africa, Australia, the Far East, the Middle East and Europe.

The holding company's legal seat is in Milan (Piazza Luigi di Savoia, 22) with administrative and operational headquarters in Genoa (Via Silvio Pellico, 1); share capital is €2.2 million and the entity is privately controlled by the Gastaldi/Cerruti families, with no disclosed institutional or PE ownership.

Name

Gastaldi Holding Spa

Legal name

Gastaldi Holding Spa

Website

https://gastaldi.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1860

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Gastaldi Holding Spa is a privately-held Italian family-owned conglomerate, founded in 1860 and operating through 18 subsidiaries in shipping agency, freight forwarding, port terminal operations, multimodal logistics, corporate travel, MICE events, and marine insurance representation across Europe, the Americas and Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Shipping & Logistics Services

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Marine Terminals & Port Storage (Jetties, Docking, Bunkering Interfaces) (EUALAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rail & Truck Terminals / Transload Facilities (EUALAEAH)

Keywords

• Maritime shipping agency
• International freight forwarding
• Port terminal operations
• Marine insurance brokerage
• Corporate travel events

Headquarters

HQ city

Genoa

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 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. Shipping Agency Services: Traditional shipping agency and brokerage services including representation of shipping lines, port agency operations, and maritime brokerage. Services span liner shipping (containers), tramp shipping, project cargo, and exceptional weight transport.
2. Port Terminal Operations: Terminal operator services through GIP holdings including container terminals at Genoa (SECH), Livorno (CILP, TDT), Venice (VECON), and multimodal transport operations through Logtainer. Revenue from cargo handling, storage, and terminal services.
3. International Freight Forwarding: Sea, land, and air freight forwarding services through subsidiaries including Gast Spedizioni, Delta Global Freightways, and Gastaldi Peru. Specialization in steel market and broad range of merchandise categories.
4. Travel & Tourism Services: Tailor-made travel, exclusive destinations, and travel experiences through Gastaldi USA and global network of collaborators. Services include outgoing tourism, incoming, incentive travel, and DMC operations.
5. MICE Services: Congresses, events, and incentive travel organization through Gastaldi Global DMC and BBV Gastaldi Events. Professional event management with global destination expertise.
6. Insurance Services: Marine insurance representation through Gastaldi International, representing interests of major marine insurance companies in Italy. Handles average commissioner services for transport insurance, representing over 500 insurance companies worldwide.
7. Financial Investments: Real estate and financial investments through holding company structure. Diversified investment portfolio spanning Liberty real estate development, financial holdings, and participation in various sector companies.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gastaldi Holding Spa is a diversified Italian holding company that operates 18 subsidiaries across four business areas: Shipping & Transport (maritime shipping agencies representing major liners and tramp operators, international freight forwarding, port terminal operations, multimodal transport, and road haulage), Travel & Tourism (tailor-made travel and destination management via Gastaldi USA), MICE (corporate conferences, events, and incentive travel through Gastaldi Global DMC and BBV Gastaldi Events), and Insurance Services (marine insurance representation and average commissioner services via Gastaldi International, covering 500+ global insurers).

Product overview

Gastaldi Holding is a diversified international conglomerate with 18 operating companies across Italy and overseas. The company operates four main business sectors: Shipping & Transport (maritime agencies, freight forwarding, and terminal operations), Travel & Tourism (destination management and tailor-made travel), MICE (conferences, events, and incentive travel), and Insurance Services (marine insurance representation). The Shipping & Transport sector includes shipping agencies (Gastaldi & C, Delta Agenzia Marittima, Medocean, Gastaldi Adriatica, Gastaldi Tramp), international forwarders (Gast Spedizioni, Delta Global Freightways, Gastaldi Peru), and transport operators under GIP including CILP, Logtainer, Terminal Rubiera, and Nord Italia Logistica. The Travel & Tourism operations are conducted through Gastaldi USA, while MICE services are delivered via Gastaldi Global DMC and BBV Gastaldi Events. Insurance services are provided by Gastaldi International.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gastaldi & C: Shipping agency and brokerage services
• Delta Agenzia Marittima
• Medocean
• Gastadi Adriatica
• Gastaldi Tramp
• Gast Spedizioni
• Delta Global Freightways
• Gastaldi Peru
• Gastaldi International
• Gastaldi Global DMC
• BBV Gastaldi Events
• Gastaldi USA
• GIP - Gruppo Investimenti Portuali
• CILP
• Logtainer
• Nord Italia Logistica
• Terminal Rubiera

Products and services

• Maritime Shipping Agency Services Maritime shipping agency and brokerage covering liner and tramp vessels, project cargo, and exceptional weight transport; delivered through wholly-owned subsidiaries (Gastaldi & C, Delta Agenzia Marittima, Medocean, Gastaldi Adriatica, Gastaldi Tramp) serving major shipping lines calling at Italian and Mediterranean ports.
• International Freight Forwarding Sea, land, and air freight forwarding services for international cargo, with historical specialization in the steel market and broader merchandise coverage; provided through Gast Spedizioni, Delta Global Freightways, and Gastaldi Peru.
• Port Terminal Operations Container terminal and general cargo handling operations at Italian ports — including Genoa SECH, Livorno (CILP and TDT), Venice (VECON), and the rail-linked Terminal Rubiera — managed through GIP and its subsidiaries.
• Multimodal Transport and Road Haulage Combined rail-road container transport and road haulage services, with Logtainer operating as a top Italian MTO (IQS member) and Nord Italia Logistica running a fleet of 400+ tracked trucks serving all major Italian ports and inland hubs.
• Marine Insurance Representation Marine insurance representation and average commissioner services for transport insurance, delivered by Gastaldi International on behalf of 500+ insurance companies worldwide and serving as Lloyd's of London correspondent in Northwest Italy, Sardinia, Rome, and Vatican City since 1949.
• Travel and Tourism Services

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sinport (VTE Terminal Genoa, VECON Terminal Venice)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008GIP signed agreement with Sinport in 2008 for exchange of shares in respective terminals. GIP acquired shares in VTE Terminal Genoa and VECON Terminal Porto Marghera (Venice), expanding port operations presence.
• Hanjin Shipping Co. LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Partnership initiated in 1993 with Seoul-based Hanjin Shipping, one of the world's leading shipping companies. The partnership achieved top market positions in Italy and led to the establishment of Hanjin Italy spa as General Agent for Hanjin Shipping Co. Ltd.
• Soviet Ministry of Marina / Dolphin Agenzia MarittimacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 198050% partnership with Soviet shipping company of the Ministry of the Navy to establish Dolphin Agenzia Marittima. The partnership brought over 500 ships annually to the port of Genoa, creating unprecedented port dynamism. The alliance was a disruptive success in the 1980s.
• The National Shipping Company of Saudi Arabia (BAHRI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGastaldi acquired representation of Saudi flag carrier for combined cargo and exceptional weight transport from Italy to Red Sea and Arabian Gulf during years when Italian plant engineering dominated Middle Eastern markets.
• Lloyd's of LondoncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 1949, Gastaldi has maintained prestigious mandate representing Lloyd's of London interests in Northwest Italy, Sardinia, Rome, and Vatican City. The mandate was extended from the Naples area to cover broader territory.
• Prince Line (Gruppo Furness Withy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGastaldi assumed representation of Prince Line (Furness Withy Group), the prestigious passenger and freight line from Mediterranean to North America, from 1904 onwards.
• Lloyd's SabaudominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlessandro Cerruti participated in founding Lloyd's Sabaudo, managing transatlantic liners Conte Verde, Conte Biancamano, and Conte Rosso. The company ran services for North America, Africa, Australia, and Far East for over 25 years.
• CILP (Container Terminal Livorno)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIP 2.0 acquired significant interest in CILP, the most important Terminal Operator for general cargo and Ro/Ro in the port of Livorno. CILP has the largest port areas under concession and leads in handling forest products, general cargo, metal containers, vehicles, and project cargo.
• LogtainercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogtainer established in 1977 as Multimodal Transport Operator (MTO), now one of Italy's top MTOs in container business. Member of IQS (Italian Quality System) with special conditions from Ferrovie dello Stato Italiane.
• Nord Italia LogisticacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTruck transport company established to support Logtainer MTO activities. Operates fleet of over 400 trucks serving all major Italian ports and inland hubs. All trucks equipped with tracking systems and latest generation technology.
• Italian Quality System (IQS) / Ferrovie dello Stato ItalianeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogtainer membership in IQS enables special conditions with Italian National Railways for combined container transport services.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: Global port operator with a terminal network; comparable to Gastaldi's terminal interests in Genoa, Livorno, and Venice but operating at vastly larger scale.
• MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company: World's largest container line and a Geneva-headquartered operator of Italian (Genoa) terminals via TIL; competes with and supersedes Gastaldi's principal shipping line principals and terminal peers at much greater scale.
• Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong sea, air, and overland capabilities, overlapping directly with Gast Spedizioni, Delta Global Freightways, and Gastaldi Peru on international forwarding.
• DSV Panalpina: Global freight forwarding and logistics provider with air, sea, and road services plus road transport in Europe; comparable to Gastaldi's forwarding, trucking, and multimodal operations but at much larger scale.
• APM Terminals: Global container terminal operator (Maersk group) operating in the Mediterranean including Italian ports; comparable to Gastaldi's terminal concession portfolio at SECH, CILP, VECON, and Terminal Rubiera.
• Hapag-Lloyd: Major global container line that calls Italian Mediterranean ports, comparable to the liner principals Gastaldi represents and to the volumes flowing through Gastaldi-related terminals.

Direct peers

• Fratelli Cosulich: Genoa-based maritime group active in shipowning, ship agency, forwarding, bunkering, and terminal operations — directly overlapping with Gastaldi's shipping agency, forwarding, and terminal portfolio.
• Banchero Costa: Historic Italian shipbroking and shipping agency firm, also founded in Genoa, providing liner and tramp ship agency, brokerage, and maritime services comparable to Gastaldi & C and Gastaldi Tramp.
• Grimaldi Group: Italian integrated maritime logistics group operating ro-ro and container shipping lines plus terminal and logistics services, comparable in scope to Gastaldi's shipping, terminal, and forwarding stack.

Regional players

• Costa Crociere: Italy-headquartered cruise line and part of Carnival Corporation, shares the Italian maritime heritage and Genoa home-port presence with Gastaldi, and historically has been served by Gastaldi agencies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Subsidiaries17 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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