
Italy, the most strategic country in the growth
of the indo-Mediterranean area

Success Factors
The Port of Trieste, an international hub for trade with Central and Eastern Europe, is ready to seize opportunities for economic growth and development thanks to:
- a special regime of free zones
- natural depths of up to 18 meters
- great ease of access for shipping
- excellent road and rail links
- regular ocean transportation services to and from China, India and the Far East provided by the world’s major shipping lines
- efficient and sustainable port services (pilotage, anchorage, cargo handling) to and from China, India and the Far East provided by the world’s major shipping lines
Competitive advantage in serving the markets of Central and Eastern Europe. Savings via Trieste:
- more than 2,200 miles
- more than 4 days sailing (average speed 20 knots)
Suez – Trieste
- distance 1,300 miles
- less than 3 days sailing (average speed 20 knots)
Suez – North European Ports
- distance 3,500 miles
- more than 7 days sailing (average speed 20 knots)