SALT p.A.

What SALT p.A. does

SALT p.A. (Società Autostrada Ligure Toscana p.A.) is an Italian motorway concessionaire operating the A15 Parma–La Spezia corridor with an extension to Sissa Trecasali, covering approximately 100+ kilometers plus a 6.95 km TIBRE section. The company operates under the direction and coordination of ASTM S.p.A., the leading Italian infrastructure group that manages a network exceeding 1,100 km and 56 service areas. SALT's principal business is concession-based highway management, exercised through a closed toll collection system across seven toll stations (Sissa Trecasali, Parma Ovest, Fornovo Taro, Borgotaro, Berceto, Pontremoli, Aulla) with 14 entry lanes and 24 exit lanes. Revenue is generated through distance-based, vehicle-class-dependent tolls (cash, card, Telepass, and other accredited telepedaggio providers), service area sub-concession fees, roadside assistance coordination fees with ACI Global, Europ Assistance VAI and IMA Servizi, and toll refund processing under ART Resolution 132/2024.

SALT's operational technology stack centers on its 24/7 Operations Control Center (COC) at Noceto, integrated with SOS columns spaced approximately every 2 km along the route, live webcams, variable message signs, and a recently introduced drone-based surveillance system (3 drones across 2 sites, ~€600,000 investment, integrated with COC). The company has deployed AI-assisted verification within its refund platform, compliant with the EU AI Act (Regulation 2024/1689) and Italian Law 132/2025, and uses computer-vision-enabled drones for anomaly detection on the infrastructure. Customer-facing digital channels include a website with interactive map, WhatsApp and Telegram subscriptions, a toll-free traffic hotline (803 333), online toll-payment tools, a refunds and complaints portal, and the TEOnline portal for exceptional transport authorizations. A high-automation toll booth configuration was introduced at Sissa Trecasali in July 2025, with physical staffing limited to 09:00–13:00 and 14:30–18:30 and remote intercom assistance available 24/7.

The company serves two primary user segments — individual motorway users (commuters, leisure travelers, tourists) and commercial vehicle operators (fleets, freight, exceptional transports) — alongside a B2B channel for service area operators and infrastructure contractors accessed via an e-procurement platform. SALT holds an Integrated Management System certified under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 39001, and is GDPR-compliant with WCAG 2.1 web accessibility. Reported operational performance includes 374 complaints handled in 2025 with an average resolution time of 2.73 days. Governance is led by CEO Daniele Buselli, with headquarters in Lido di Camaiore and operational headquarters in Noceto, and the entity is privately held under ASTM S.p.A. with a fully paid-in share capital of €160,300,938.

Name

SALT p.A.

Legal name

Società Autostrada Ligure Toscana p.A.

Website

https://autocisa.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SALT p.A. is an Italian motorway concessionaire operating the A15 Parma–La Spezia highway corridor under ASTM Group. The company provides toll collection, traffic management, drone-based infrastructure monitoring, emergency response, and user support services across approximately 100+ kilometers of infrastructure connecting Emilia-Romagna to Liguria.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Motorway Concession Services

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500)

akta.pro primary industry

Road User Charging (RUC) / Mileage-Based User Fee (MBUF) Systems (TLAJABAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Emergency Dispatch Center Services (PSAP/911 Support, Private Dispatch) (BPAKAFAJ)

Keywords

• Motorway concession services
• Highway toll collection
• Traffic management systems
• Road infrastructure operations
• Toll road operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Lido Di Camaiore

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Highway toll collection: SALT collects tolls from vehicles using the A15 Parma-La Spezia highway with extension to Sissa Trecasali, using a closed toll collection system. Revenue comes from both cash/card payments at toll booths and electronic tolling (Telepass and other telepedaggio providers). Tariff adjustments are made annually per Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport directives (1.5% from January 2026).
2. Service area concessions: Service areas along the highway are managed by sub-concessionaires who operate fuel, food, and other retail services. SALT receives concession fees from these operators.
3. Roadside assistance coordination: SALT coordinates with authorized roadside assistance organizations (ACI Global, Europ Assistance, IMA Servizi) and receives fees for managing emergency services on the highway.
4. Toll refund processing fees: The company processes refunds for roadworks and blocked traffic per ART Resolution 132/2024, with automated platforms for toll refunds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SALT p.A. is the concessionaire for the A15 Parma-La Spezia motorway, operating approximately 100 km plus the Sissa Trecasali extension. It runs a closed toll collection system across seven stations (manual, automated, and Telepass), provides 24/7 traffic monitoring and emergency response via an Operations Control Center and SOS columns, and offers user services including online toll payment, refunds and complaints processing, webcams, and WhatsApp/Telegram traffic information channels.

Product overview

SALT p.A. (Società Autostrada Ligure Toscana) is a highway concessionaire managing the A15 Parma-La Spezia motorway (approximately 100km with extension to Sissa Trecasali) under the ASTM Group. The core offering is highway management encompassing toll collection via closed system with manual and automatic lanes, traffic monitoring through webcams and a drone monitoring system, and 24/7 user assistance through SOS columns and call centers. Digital services include WhatsApp and Telegram traffic information channels, an online toll payment portal, and a refunds/complaints platform that incorporates AI-assisted verification. Infrastructure maintenance includes the Viadotto Gravagna reconstruction project and environmental monitoring via the SIT Portal. The Sissa Trecasali toll booth operates with high automation and remote support. Service delivery is supported by 56 service areas, mechanical rescue partnerships, and exceptional transport authorization via TEOnline portal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• A15 Parma-La Spezia Motorway Transit and Management Concessionaire service providing managed highway transit on the A15 Parma-La Spezia motorway, including the Sissa Trecasali extension and the TIBRE section. Open to all motorway users with distance- and vehicle-class-based tolling.
• Toll Collection System Closed toll collection system with seven toll stations (Sissa Trecasali, Parma Ovest, Fornovo Taro, Borgotaro, Berceto, Pontremoli, Aulla), offering manual lanes, automated self-service gates, and Telepass electronic tolling for highway users.
• Drone Monitoring System for A15 Real-time infrastructure surveillance service using three drones at two strategic sites, integrated with the Operations Control Center (COC), to analyze critical scenarios, incidents, and anomalies for faster emergency response on the A15 motorway.
• Refunds and Complaints Platform Web platform for toll refunds related to roadworks and blocked traffic (per ART Resolution 132/2024) and for user complaints and suggestions, featuring AI-assisted verification of user-submitted data. Open to all A15 motorway users.
• Online Toll Payment Service Web-based service allowing motorway users to settle missed toll payments on the A15 motorway through the company's online platform.
• Mechanical Rescue and Roadside Assistance 24-hour coordinated roadside assistance service delivered through authorized providers ACI Global (803116), Europ Assistance VAI (803803), and IMA Servizi (800613613), available to all A15 motorway users.
• Exceptional Transports Authorization Service (TEOnline) Online authorization service for oversized and exceptional transport vehicles to use the A15 motorway, with requests managed through the TEOnline portal.
• SIT Environmental Monitoring Portal Public environmental monitoring portal covering the Tyrrhenian-Brenner multimodal Corridor, providing data on surface waters, groundwater, atmosphere, noise, vegetation, fauna, and vibrations.
• Inclusive Service Areas Guidelines Accessibility and inclusion guidelines for highway service areas, developed in collaboration with CPD (Consulta per le Persone in Difficoltà), covering over 1,100 km and 56 service areas across the ASTM Group network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average complaint resolution time: 2.73 days (2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Sinelec (Gruppo ASTM)coreTechnology or Integration · 12 February 2026Sinelec, the technology arm of ASTM Group, developed and is implementing the drone monitoring program for the A15 highway. The system integrates drone operations with SALT's Operations Control Center (COC) in a three-phase rollout including VLOS operations, remote pilot activities, and 24/7 programmed missions.
• Polizia Stradale - Compartimento Emilia-RomagnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on safety and inclusion training for SALT operators. 60 operators trained for assisting persons with disabilities during emergency and rescue operations. Joint initiative with SALT management and Polizia Stradale.
• Always With BlueminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability association partner in the safety and inclusion training program for SALT operators, collaborating on assistance protocols for persons with disabilities.
• Centro EstiaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychologists from Centro Estia participated in the safety and inclusion training program for SALT operators.
• CPD - Consulta per le Persone in DifficoltàcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPD collaborated with ASTM Group (SALT's parent) to develop inclusive service guidelines for highway service areas. Part of ASTM's Disability Agenda initiative to improve accessibility across the 56 service areas in the 1,100km+ network.
• NIVI S.p.A.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNIVI S.p.A. is appointed as Data Processor for credit recovery activities on behalf of SALT, pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
• Avv. Alessandro TedescominorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAttorney Alessandro Tedesco is appointed as Data Processor for credit recovery activities on behalf of SALT, pursuant to Art. 28 GDPR.
• ACI Global S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized roadside assistance organization operating on SALT highway with 24-hour service guarantee. Users can call 803116 for mechanical rescue.
• Europ Assistance VAI S.p.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized roadside assistance organization operating on SALT highway with 24-hour service guarantee. Users can call 803803 for mechanical rescue.
• IMA Servizi S.c.a.r.l.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized roadside assistance organization operating on SALT highway with 24-hour service guarantee. Users can call 800613613 for mechanical rescue.
• Itinera (Gruppo ASTM)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerItinera, a construction company of the ASTM Group, is the contractor executing major infrastructure works on the A15, including the Gravagna Viaduct demolition and reconstruction project.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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