Terminal San Giorgio

What Terminal San Giorgio does

Terminal San Giorgio S.p.A. a socio unico is a privately held multipurpose port terminal operator located at Ponte Somalia and Ponte Libya in the Port of Genoa, Italy, founded in 2006 and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Gruppo Gavio (Gruppo Autosped G). The 206,000 sqm concession handles five distinct cargo segments — container traffic (70,000 TEU annually), Ro-Ro and sea highway services (2.1 million linear meters of rolling stock annually), breakbulk and heavy lift/project cargo (including components for the Fecamp offshore wind farm), various goods and industrial plant, and yacht services. Revenue is generated primarily through per-move and per-vessel terminal handling fees charged to shipping lines, logistics operators, and cargo owners, with ancillary income from logistics add-ons, customs assistance, and digital tools such as the E-TERMINAL portal and IoT cargo tracking.

The company has invested behind three pillars over 2022-2024. First, physical infrastructure: a €10 million investment program encompassing wharf refurbishment at Ponte Somalia, a Konecranes ESP.8 mobile harbor crane (over €5 million, 150-tonne capacity, electric supplement), and 8 new Terberg RT223 4x4 Ro-Ro tractors delivered via Manuport. Second, automation and digitization: a 10,000 sqm automated gate system inaugurated in October 2024, IoT-based real-time cargo and vehicle tracking developed with Circle Group, and web-based Container Import/Export Check tools. Third, certifications and safety: ISO 14001:2015 (environmental), ISO 45001:2018 (occupational health and safety), and AEO (Authorized Economic Operator), alongside a 65% reduction in workplace accident indices in 2022 and record throughput volumes reported for both 2022 and 2023.

The go-to-market is enterprise field sales to shipping carriers, shipping agencies, and industrial cargo owners, supplemented by participation in industry events such as Transport Logistic Munich 2023 alongside the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority. The customer roster includes major lines such as Grimaldi Lines, CMA CGM, Chipolbrok (via Agenzia Tripcovich), and logistics operator LCT S.p.A. Luigi Cozza Trasporti. The company maintains 32 employees, a paid-in share capital of €5,000,000, and operates under Italian jurisdiction with no public listing. A 2024 press reference to a potential transfer to the Ignazio Messina group has been noted but not confirmed.

Name

Terminal San Giorgio

Legal name

Terminal San Giorgio S.p.A. a socio unico

Website

https://terminalsangiorgio.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Terminal San Giorgio is a privately held, multipurpose port terminal in the Port of Genoa operated by Gruppo Gavio, handling containers, Ro-Ro, breakbulk, project cargo, and yachts for international shipping lines and industrial cargo owners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAHALAB

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

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Port Equipment & Terminal Operations Services (Stevedoring, Cargo Handling, Gear Rental)

SECONDARYTLAHAAAI

Container Terminal Operating Services & Management (Terminal Operator / Concessionaire)

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/Container Ports & Terminals (Container Handling)

SECONDARYTLAHADAF

Machinery & Industrial Equipment Terminals

Transportation & Logistics/Ports, Terminals & Maritime Services/General Cargo / Multipurpose Terminals (Breakbulk, Project Cargo)

Keywords

• Port terminal operations
• Container handling services
• Breakbulk cargo logistics
• Ro-ro shipping services
• Project cargo handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Genova

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, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Port Terminal Operations: Core revenue from handling container cargo, breakbulk, project cargo, rolling stock (Ro-Ro), yacht services, and steel/impobilistica goods at the Genoa port terminal.
2. Logistics Services: Additional services including gate automation, cargo tracking, customs clearance assistance, and other port logistics operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Terminal San Giorgio operates a multipurpose port terminal in the Port of Genoa, providing integrated logistics and cargo handling services including container traffic (70,000 TEU annually), breakbulk and heavy-lift project cargo, Ro-Ro sea highway services (2,100,000 linear meters annually), and specialized yacht reception and servicing. The 206,000 sqm facility supports shipping lines, logistics operators, and cargo owners through automated gate systems, IoT-based cargo tracking, and dedicated commercial, operational, and customs offices.

Product overview

Terminal San Giorgio is a multipurpose port terminal in Genoa, Italy, operated by Gruppo Gavio (Gruppo Autosped G). The facility spans 206,000 sqm and offers integrated logistics services including container traffic (70,000 TEU handled), various goods and heavy lift/project cargo, Ro-Ro shipping (sea highways), and yacht services. The terminal features gate automation and digital utility tools including E-TERMINAL, Container Export/Import Check, and Cargo & Vehicles Tracking platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• E-TERMINAL: Digital platform for terminal services referenced on the company's website utilities section.
• Gate Automation

Products and services

• Container Traffic Services Container traffic handling services including loading, unloading, and storage of shipping containers at the Genoa port facility. Annual throughput of approximately 70,000 TEU loaded/unloaded, supported by digital Container Export Check, Container Import Check, and Container Import Empty Check tools.
• Various Goods and Plant Engineering (Breakbulk/Project Cargo) Handling of various cargo types including heavy lift, project cargo, steel products, and industrial plant/equipment at the multipurpose terminal. Supports single shipments exceeding 2,000 tonnes and 3,500 cubic meters, with lifting capacity up to 150 tonnes via the Konecranes ESP.8 mobile harbor crane. Used for industrial clients and project logistics such as offshore wind farm components.
• Sea Highways (Autostrade del Mare) Ro-Ro Services Ro-Ro shipping services and sea highway operations for rolling stock transportation through the Port of Genoa. Handles 2,100,000 linear meters of rolling stock annually, supported by a fleet of Terberg RT223 4x4 ro-ro tractors.
• Yacht Services Specialized yacht handling, reception, and servicing operations at the Genoa port terminal for luxury yacht owners and charter operators visiting the Ligurian coast.
• Automated Gate System Automated gate system for vehicle and cargo processing, covering approximately 10,000 sqm within the terminal concession. Handles rolling stock, containers, and exceptional cargo types with automated throughput. Inaugurated in 2024 with the President of Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure Occidentale.
• Konecranes ESP.8 Mobile Harbor Crane Service Mobile harbor crane service featuring Konecranes ESP.8 equipment with 150-tonne lifting capacity and electric motor supplement for eco-friendly operations. Delivered in 2023 as part of a 10 million euro investment program and used for breakbulk, project cargo, and heavy lift operations.
• IoT Shipment Tracking IoT-based real-time shipment tracking service developed in partnership with Circle Group, enabling end-to-end cargo and vehicle traceability across the terminal and onward logistics chains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Record volumes in 2023, best year ever
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 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

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Terberg Special VehiclescoreTechnology or Integration · 17 April 2024Terberg Special Vehicles visited Terminal San Giorgio with Manuport management to discuss sustainability and technological innovation. Terberg supplies port tractors including the RT223 4x4 ro-ro model delivered to Terminal San Giorgio's fleet.
• Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure OccidentalecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024Collaboration with the Port Authority for Genoa on various initiatives including the Genoa Port Academy and hosting educational visits from Escola Europea of Intermodal Transport.
• Escola Europea of Intermodal TransportminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 April 2024Educational institution welcomed at Terminal San Giorgio as part of the first edition of Genoa Port Academy, hosting French teachers and students from AFTRAL professional school.
• Circle GroupcoreTechnology or Integration · 12 July 2022Genovese software house that developed the IoT-based traceability project for Terminal San Giorgio and LCT Luigi Cozza Trasporti enabling real-time shipment tracking.
• LCT S.p.A. Luigi Cozza TrasporticoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 July 2022Logistics company collaborating with Terminal San Giorgio on a new IoT-based cargo traceability project developed with Circle Group technology.
• ManuportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorManuport is a distributor of Terberg Special Vehicles port equipment and supplies specialized tractors to Terminal San Giorgio including 8 new Terberg RT223 4x4 ro-ro tractors for the fleet expansion.
• Grimaldi LinescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor shipping company collaborating with Terminal San Giorgio on charitable initiatives (Porto dei Piccoli ONLUS) and operational services for yacht and Ro-Ro cargo.
• Grimaldi Logistica GenovaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLogistics subsidiary of Grimaldi Group partnering on charity initiative Porto dei Piccoli with Terminal San Giorgio.
• KonecranescoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of the ESP.8 mobile port crane worth over 5 million euros featuring electric motor supplement and lifting capacity up to 150 tonnes, demonstrating commitment to eco-friendly equipment.
• Accademia Italiana della Marina MercantileminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining academy partnership hosting the first and only Italian course for 'Tecnico Superiore per la Gestione dei Processi di Automazione in Ambito Portuale' (Higher Technician for Port Automation Process Management).
• Autorità di Sistema Portuale del Mar Ligure OccidentalecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerCoordinated exhibition stand at Transport Logistic 2023 in Munich representing Genoa as Europe's logistics gateway under the slogan #READY TO LEAD.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eurogate: Eurogate is a leading European container terminal operator with multipurpose capabilities across Germany, Italy, and other Mediterranean locations. It is comparable to TSG in offering integrated container and general cargo handling at Mediterranean gateway ports.
• Trieste Marine Terminal: Trieste Marine Terminal is an Italian multipurpose port terminal handling containers, general cargo, and Ro-Ro in the northern Adriatic. It is a directly comparable Italian peer competing in the same national and Mediterranean multipurpose niche as Terminal San Giorgio.
• Contship Italia: Contship Italia operates container and multipurpose terminals in La Spezia, Ravenna, and other Italian ports. It is the most direct Italian comparable, sharing a Mediterranean gateway position and multipurpose handling capability with Terminal San Giorgio.
• Salerno Container Terminal (SCT): SCT operates the Salerno container terminal in southern Italy, handling containers and intermodal traffic in the Mediterranean. It is a directly comparable Italian container terminal competitor with similar mid-scale throughput and customer base.
• Taranto Container Terminal: Taranto Container Terminal is an Italian container terminal in the southern Adriatic/Ionian, serving Mediterranean shipping routes. It competes for similar container and breakbulk flows as Terminal San Giorgio from an Italian port base.
• VTE Venice Terminal Eterni: VTE is an Italian multipurpose terminal operator in the Venice area handling containers, project cargo, and breakbulk. It is a directly comparable Italian peer with similar multipurpose terminal positioning and customer segments as Terminal San Giorgio.

Broad incumbents

• DP World: DP World is a global port operator with terminals in over 40 countries including Mediterranean locations. It is a broad incumbent offering overlapping container and multipurpose terminal services at a much larger scale than Terminal San Giorgio.
• PSA International: PSA International is one of the world's largest port operators with terminals across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. It is a broad incumbent comparable to TSG in container terminal operations but at vastly larger scale across multiple geographies.
• APM Terminals: APM Terminals, part of Maersk, operates a global network of container terminals including Mediterranean facilities. It is a broad incumbent providing overlapping container handling services at scale well beyond Terminal San Giorgio's 70,000 TEU annual throughput.
• Hutchison Ports: Hutchison Ports operates container terminals worldwide including several Mediterranean facilities. It is a broad incumbent competing in the same port terminal category as TSG, with significantly larger scale and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/terminal-san-giorgio-s.r.l.

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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