Freight Forwarding in Italy
Southern Europe's fashion and design leader. We manage imports through Genoa, Venice with full Italian customs and nationwide distribution.
Major Ports & Airports
Port of Genoa ITGOI
Italy's largest port (2.5+ million TEU/year). Mediterranean gateway. 1–2 day clearance.
Port of Venice ITVEN
Northeastern gateway (0.8+ million TEU/year). Ro-ro specialist. 1–2 day clearance.
Port of Trieste ITTRS
Adriatic port (0.7+ million TEU/year). Central Europe gateway (rail links).
Milan Malpensa Airport ITMXP
Northern Italy's main cargo hub (500,000+ metric tons/year). Fashion/luxury focus.
Rome Fiumicino Airport ITFCO
Rome's main airport. Central Italy gateway.
Milan Malpensa ITMXP
Milan airport — international cargo terminal.
Rome Fiumicino ITFCO
Rome airport — international cargo terminal.
Venice ITVCE
Venice airport — international cargo terminal.
Naples ITNAP
Naples airport — international cargo terminal.
Routes from/to
The global corridors where our partner network has the most repeat shipper history and tuned operations.
Industries we move into Italy
Sectors where we have repeat shipper history into this market. Each link opens our domain expertise page.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shipping to
What documents are needed to ship to Italy?
Key documents include a Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, and CE marking. Italy uses the AIDA electronic customs system.
How long does ocean freight take to Italy?
Ocean freight from the US East Coast to Genoa or La Spezia takes 12-16 days. Air freight to Milan Malpensa takes 1-3 business days.
What are Italy's main ports?
Genoa is Italy's largest port. La Spezia and Gioia Tauro are also key ports. Milan Malpensa and Rome Fiumicino are primary cargo airports.
What customs duties apply in Italy?
Italy applies EU CET rates from 0-17%. A 22% IVA (VAT) applies to most goods. EU trade agreements may provide preferential rates.
Does Suaid Global handle Italian customs?
Yes, Suaid Global coordinates customs clearance using the AIDA system, including CE marking compliance and health inspections for food products.
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