SHIPPING & TRANSPORT
Whatever the cargo. Wherever the route. Complexity, handled
Every shipment or project comes with its own constraints: route, timing, cargo, regulations and risk. Gastaldi’s shipping agents, brokers and freight forwarders work as one team, combining practical expertise, trusted local relationships and the right transport options to get goods and projects where they need to be, on time.
Shipping & Transport numbers
A thriving international Italian group since 1860, united by a shared Purpose, Approach and Values. Building a more efficient and responsible future for shipping and logistics through 18 companies across 5 sectors.
Guided by the Cerruti family since 1904, our Group brings together 12 companies in shipping agency, ship brokerage and freight forwarding, with 14 offices and over 200 people. Combining specialist expertise with an international network, we help clients navigate the maritime and logistics chain, from vessel to cargo. Our purpose remains the same: connecting Italy to global trade routes with care, reliability and vision.
+15.000
Shipments every year
From origin to destination, our companies coordinate shipments every day to keep our clients’ businesses running smoothly.
+250
Vessels handled
Every year, our owned office network in Italy and abroad coordinates vessel calls across different vessel types and sizes, providing tailored port agency services and operational support to meet the specific requirements of each call.
+950.000
Freight unit
From project cargo and industrial machinery to RoRo units, steel products and oil & gas equipment, we coordinate cargo handling and transport operations according to cargo specifications, handling requirements and logistical constraints
+80
Countries served
Our international reach connects markets and businesses, helping clients navigate their shipping and logistics needs across borders.
Services & Solutions
Connected expertise, shaped around the movement
Choose the capability that best matches your requirement. Where a movement needs more than one, Gastaldi companies can connect the relevant specialists around a single practical plan.
Port and shipping agency services
Local representation and operational support for shipowners, operators, vessels and cargo in port, with close attention to documentation, authorities, suppliers and turnaround requirements.
Freight forwarding
services
International freight coordination by sea, air and land, shaped around the cargo, route, timing and level of control you need.
Logistics and terminal services
Connected planning for transport, handling, storage and delivery, supported by on-the-ground capability at key logistics points.
Specialist movements
Project cargo and heavy lift
Early feasibility, route planning and specialist coordination for oversized, heavy or complex loads that demand precise equipment and operational control.
Customs services
Practical support with classifications, documentation and customs procedures to help goods cross borders correctly and efficiently.
Chartering
Market knowledge and advice to identify and secure suitable vessel capacity for the cargo, route and commercial requirement.
Land, sea and air transport
Single-mode and multimodal options combined around urgency, cargo characteristics, destination and cost.
Find the company for your requirement
Filter Gastaldi Shipping & Transport companies by service and location.
Shipping agencies
- Port Agency
- Liner Agency
- Ship Husbandry
- Customs Clearing Agents
- Land and maritime transport
Esentepe Mah Buvukdere – Cad. Tekfe Tower no. 209 Kat8 – Sisli/Istanbul
- Port Agency
- Ship Husbandry
- Cargo and Ship Brokerage
- Land and maritime transport
- Project Cargo
- Project Logistics
- Liquid Cargo
- Customs Clearing Agents
- NVOCC
- BreackBulk Cargo assistance
Mura di Santa Chiara, 1 16128 Genova, Italy
- Liner Agency
- Port Agency
- Ship Husbandry
- Land and maritime transport
- Customs Clearing Agents
Mura di Santa Chiara, 1 16128 Genova, Italy
- Tramp Agency
- Port Agency
- Ship Husbandry
- Bulk Services
- Project Cargo
- Project Logistics
- Customs Clearing Agents
- Break Bulk Cargo assistance
- Consultancy
Mura di Santa Chiara, 1 16128 Genova, Italy
- Liner Agency
- Port Agency
- Ship Husbandry
- Roll-on/roll-off assistance
- Project cargo assistance
- Land and maritime transport
- Project Logistics assistance
- Customs Clearing Agents
- NVOCC
- Breack Bulk Cargo assistance
- OOG & Project Cargo Operators
Via Silvio Pellico, 1 16128 Genova, Italy
- Port Agency
- Ship Husbandry
- Project Cargo assistance
- Project Logistics assistance
- Bulk Cargo
- Customs Clearing Agents
- Breack Bulk Cargo assistance
- Consultancy
Via Karl Ludwig Von Bruck, 32 – 34144 Trieste, Italy
International forwarders
- FCL & LCL Ocean freight
- Air freight
- Road & rail transport
- Project cargo & Heavy Lift
- Ship chartering
- Warehousing & customs services
- Breakbulk & Out-of-Gauge Shipments
Mura di Santa Chiara, 1 16128 Genova, Italy
- FCL & LCL ocean freight
- Air freight
- Door-to-door shipping
- Customs assistance
- Warehousing & distribution
- Cargo insurance
- Dangerous goods management (ADR / IMDG / IATA)
- ISOTank and flexitank servicies
- Packaged chemicals logistics
- Integrated logistics
- Commodity Trading
- Storage & Handing
- Customs brokerage
Mura di Santa Chiara, 1 16128 Genova, Italy
- FCL & LCL Ocean freight
- Air freight
- Road & rail transport
- Customs clearance
- Warehousing & cargo handling
- Packaging & container stuffing
- Project cargo
- Door-to-Door Solutions
Av. Javier Prado Oeste, 757/906 Magdalena del Mar – Lima, Perù
MTO - Multimodal transport operator
- Intermodal container transport
- Rail freight transport
- Road container transport
- Container storage & handling
- Container maintenance & repair
- Dangerous & temperature-controlled cargo
Via XII Ottobre 2/82 – 16121 – Genova, Italy
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact us01 Can you handle customs clearance for shipments?
Yes. We provide support for import, export and transit operations, assisting with customs procedures and regulatory requirements according to the specific needs of each shipment.
02 Do you handle shipments that don’t fill an entire container?
Yes. Less than Container Load (LCL) solutions allow goods from different shipments to share container space, making efficient use of cargo capacity.
03 Do you handle oversized, industrial or project cargo?
Yes. We support specialised cargo and complex transport projects, coordinating the necessary operations according to the characteristics of the goods, the route and specific operational requirements.
04 Can you arrange shipping agency services at Italian ports?
Yes. We provide shipping agency services and vessel assistance at Italian ports, coordinating the activities required for each port call according to the needs of shipowners and maritime operators.
05 Can you manage both transport and related logistics services?
Yes. Our expertise covers different stages of the supply chain, from sea, air and land freight to logistics and shipment management. We identify the most suitable solutions and expertise based on each client’s requirements.
06 What types of vessels can you assist?
We provide shipping agency services for a wide range of vessel types, including container ships, bulk carriers, oil and chemical tankers, passenger ships, Ro-Ro and ConRo vessels, yachts and multipurpose vessels, as well as many others. Our expertise allows us to coordinate port calls and provide tailored assistance according to each vessel’s specific requirements.