COOP PORTUALE SOC COOP

What COOP PORTUALE SOC COOP does

Compagnia Portuale di Livorno Società Cooperativa (CPL), also known as Gruppo CPL, is an Italian port workers' cooperative founded in 1947 in Livorno, operating as a stevedoring and cargo handling service provider under Article 16 of Italian Law 84/94. The company provides loading and unloading services for a diversified cargo mix including containers, new automobiles, forestry products, non-ferrous metals, ro-ro and rolling stock, project cargo, and temperature-controlled fruit. CPL maintains the leadership position among Article 16 service providers in the Port of Livorno, having operated 893 vessels in 2024, and serves a customer base composed of shipping lines, terminal operators, and logistics providers within the Livorno and Northern Tyrrhenian port ecosystem.

CPL operates as a holding-cooperative structure with ~220 cooperative members and 57 employees (group total ~300 people), and holds strategic equity participations across the port value chain: 50% of CILP (Compagnia Impresa Lavoratori Portuali, a terminal operator managing 55,000 m² of warehouses, 330,000 m² of yards, and 1,000 linear meters of quays), 100% of Livorno Reefer (a temperature-controlled facility with 12 cells, 9,000 pallet capacity, and 11,000 m² handling 150,000 tonnes of fruit annually), 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT, the main container terminal in Livorno, 400,000+ TEU/year, acquired from Grimaldi Euromed in July 2025 with option for additional 5%), and minority interests in Piombino Multi-Terminal, ALP (port labor agency), Interporto Toscano Amerigo Vespucci, and Autoparco Il Faldo (vehicle logistics platform).

The business model is B2B service-based with revenue generated through contractual stevedoring and terminal operations fees paid by terminal operators (TDT, CILP, Livorno Reefer) and shipping companies (e.g., Grimaldi Lines). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company's go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales within the Port of Livorno with industry association participation (Assoporti, ANCIP, Livorno Cold Chain cluster) and presence at international trade shows (Break Bulk Europe, Fruitlogistica, Fruit Attraction). Recent technology adoption includes MATE exoskeletons (deployed March 2026 as Italy's first port deployment, co-developed with IUVO and Comau, reducing muscle effort by up to 30%), and CPL holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and UNI/PdR 125:2022 certifications.

Name

COOP PORTUALE SOC COOP

Legal name

Compagnia Portuale di Livorno Società Cooperativa

Website

https://gruppocpl.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Compagnia Portuale di Livorno (CPL) is an Italian port workers' cooperative founded in 1947, providing stevedoring and cargo handling services under Article 16 of Law 84/94 to shipping lines and terminal operators in the Port of Livorno, with diversified handling of containers, automobiles, forestry products, cold chain, and ro-ro cargo.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Stevedoring and Cargo Handling Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Terminal Reefer Services (Plug-In/Monitoring for Refrigerated Containers) (TLAHALAM), Reefer Container Terminals & Cold Plug Services (Reefer Yards) (TLAHAAAH), Port Operations Control Center / Port Call Orchestration (TLAHAFAI)

Keywords

• Port stevedoring services
• Cargo handling operations
• Terminal labor services
• Cold chain logistics
• Ship loading unloading

Headquarters

HQ city

Livorno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Port Operations Services: Loading and unloading services for various cargo types including containers, automobiles, forestry products, non-ferrous metals, rotabili, project cargo, and temperature-controlled fruit. Services provided under Article 16 Law 84/94 to terminal operators including TDT, CILP, and Livorno Reefer.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Compagnia Portuale di Livorno (CPL) is a port workers' cooperative providing stevedoring and cargo handling services under Article 16 of Law 84/94. It loads and unloads containers, new automobiles, forestry products, non-ferrous metals, rotabili (rolling stock), project cargo, and temperature-controlled fruit at the Port of Livorno. The cooperative supplies lashing, unlashing, and marking services to terminal operators including TDT, CILP, and Livorno Reefer, and operates across the Gruppo CPL holding structure with approximately 300 workers.

Product overview

Compagnia Portuale di Livorno is a cooperative society providing comprehensive port stevedoring and operational services. The company offers loading/unloading services for diverse cargo types (automobiles, forestry products, containers, ro-ro, general cargo, metals, project cargo, refrigerated goods) and provides Article 16 services under Law 84/94 to various port terminals. The company operates primarily through its workforce of port workers and maintains strategic participations in terminal operators like CILP, TDT, and Livorno Reefer.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Port Stevedoring and Cargo Handling Services Comprehensive port stevedoring services including loading/unloading of containers, new automobiles, forestry products, non-ferrous metals, rotabili (rolling stock), general cargo, project cargo, and temperature-controlled fruit for terminal operators and shipping companies at Livorno port.
• Lashing, Unlashing, and Marking Services Container and rolling stock securing services (lashing, unlashing, marking) provided to Terminal Darsena Toscana and other terminal operators at Livorno port.
• Temperature-Controlled Storage and Cold Chain Services (Livorno Reefer) Reefer terminal services including temperature-controlled storage (12 cells, 9,000 pallets, 11,000 m² at -2 to 18°C), fruit handling, wine storage, and customs clearance services operated through wholly owned subsidiary Livorno Reefer Terminal.
• Automobile and Trailer Handling Services (CILP) Automobile and trailer logistics services including storage, handling, and distribution, operated through jointly controlled subsidiary CILP with access to Autoparco Il Faldo logistics platform (650,000 m², 25,000 vehicle capacity).
• MATE Exoskeleton Deployment for Port Workers Deployment of MATE-XT and MATE-XB wearable exoskeletons (developed by IUVO and Comau) for port worker ergonomics, reducing muscle effort by up to 30% and improving safety and work quality.

Quantifiable outcome

• 30% reduction in muscle effort for workers using MATE exoskeletons
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025Grimaldi Group company that ceded 5% of Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT) to CPL in July 2025, with option for additional 5%. Grimaldi operates a fleet of 140 ships, employs about 20,000 people, and is a major shipping line in ro-ro and car carrier operations.
• Terminal Darsena Toscana (TDT)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025CPL acquired 5% stake in July 2025. TDT is the main container terminal in Livorno port with 370,000 m² area, 4 operational berths, 250 direct employees, and 450 vessels/year. Handles over 400,000 TEU annually with plans to grow. Strategic position for Mediterranean and European markets.
• CILP (Compagnia Impresa Lavoratori Portuali)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCILP Srl is jointly owned 50% by CPL and 50% by NGI Srl (F.lli Neri and G.I.P. Genova group). Operates as a terminal operator managing the entire cycle of port operations with 55,000 m² warehouses, 330,000 m² yards, 1,000 linear meters of quays. Handles forestry products (800,000+ tonnes/year), automobiles (320,000+ vehicles/year), and 100,000 trailers/year. Second-largest terminal operator in Livorno by revenue, traffic volume, and personnel.
• Livorno ReefercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner100% owned subsidiary of CPL through Livorno Reefer Terminal. Operates 12 storage cells with 9,000 pallet capacity over 11,000 m² at temperatures from -2° to 18°C. Handles 150,000 tonnes of fruit annually and provides cold chain services for the port of Livorno.
• Piombino Multi-Terminal (PMT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditional CPL partnership in port operations extending the group's presence beyond Livorno.
• ALP (Agenzia per il Lavoro in Porto)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAgency for port labor services, supporting workforce management within the port ecosystem.
• Interporto Toscano Amerigo VespucciminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCritical logistics and transportation hub facilitating distribution and transportation of goods in the region.
• Autoparco Il Faldo (FALDO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogistics platform for reception and distribution of automobiles for national and European markets. Covers 650,000 m² area with direct port connection via FI-PI-LI highway, internal railway with 2 tracks, and maximum storage capacity of 25,000 vehicles.
• NGI SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture partner with 50% stake in CILP, part of F.lli Neri and G.I.P. Genova group.
• Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Tirreno SettentrionalecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort System Authority overseeing the Northern Tyrrhenian Sea ports. Key institutional partner for port operations, infrastructure, and initiatives like the exoskeleton pilot project.
• AssoporticoreGTM or Marketing PartnerItalian Port Authorities Association. CPL participates in trade shows and events under Assoporti umbrella including Break Bulk Europe and Fruitlogistica.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Cagliari International Container Terminal (CICT): Container terminal operator at the Port of Cagliari (Sardinia), serving Mediterranean trade. Comparable in cargo handling focus but on a different Italian island geography.

Others

• Grimaldi Euromed S.p.A. Major Mediterranean ro-ro and car-carrier shipping line that is both a key customer of CPL and a JV partner via TDT. While not a peer in labor services, it is the most strategically intertwined counterparty in CPL's ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• PSA Italy (Terminal Investment Limited): PSA International's Italian subsidiary operating container terminals including Venice and joint ventures. A larger, internationally backed incumbent in Italian port terminal operations that competes for the same containerized traffic.
• Contship Italia: Major Italian container terminal operator with activities across Mediterranean ports (La Spezia, Gioia Tauro, etc.). While operating as a terminal owner rather than labor cooperative, it is a key indirect counterpart in the same cargo handling value chain CPL serves.

Direct peers

• Compagnia Portuale di Genova: Italian port workers' cooperative operating in the Port of Genoa under the same Article 16 framework as CPL, providing stevedoring and cargo handling services across similar cargo types. Directly comparable in business model, regulatory regime, and customer base.
• Compagnia Lavoratori Portuali di Savona: Port labor cooperative at the Port of Savona, also operating under Art. 16 of Law 84/94. Comparable in cooperative structure and handling of general cargo, containers, and ro-ro in a Ligurian port context similar to Livorno.
• Compagnia Unica Lavoratori Merci Varie del Porto di Trieste: Trieste-based port labor cooperative providing stevedoring services under the same Art. 16 of Law 84/94 framework. Comparable in cooperative structure, regulatory environment, and diversified cargo handling (containers, general cargo, ro-ro).
• GIP - Genova Impresa Portuale: Port labor operator in Genoa jointly linked to NGI Srl (the same JV partner that holds 50% of CPL's CILP subsidiary). Operates under the same Italian Art. 16 framework with comparable stevedoring and cargo handling services.
• Compagnia Portuale di Venezia: Port workers' cooperative operating in the Port of Venice under the same Article 16 framework. Provides comparable stevedoring, cargo handling, and lashing/unlashing services to terminal operators and shipping lines.

Emerging players

• Igloo Energy / Italian Cold Chain Logistics Operators: Specialized Italian cold-chain logistics providers overlapping with Livorno Reefer's fruit and wine storage business. While smaller and more focused, they represent partial overlap in CPL's refrigerated cargo segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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