Express Trailers completes new €6 million international logistics hub in Genoa

Express Trailers’ new international logistics hub in Genoa, Italy, an investment of over €6 million, is now complete and fully operational.

The project commenced in 2018 when the company established Express Trailers S.r.l.u. and onboarded a logistics team based in Genoa to oversee the project from start to completion and acquired the site in Genoa were to build its new hub.

“Spread across an area of 4,500 sqm, The Express Trailers Logistics Hub in Genoa is one of our most ambitious projects which today, effectively makes Express Trailers an international company with growth prospects for further internationalisation,” Frans Vella, Director at Express Trailers, said.

“Malta remains an important cluster for the handling of international trading companies’ distribution in the European market. We strategically chose Genoa as our main hub on mainland Europe which now enables us to operate our network of depots across Europe in a more optimized manner. The Genoa hub not only allows us to operate more efficiently but also in a more sustainable manner,” Vella said.

Express Trailers’ Logistics Hub in Genoa is being managed by an experienced Italian logistics team led by Managing Director Luciano Bacigalupi, a veteran in the shipping, transport and logistics sectors in Italy where he has worked for more than 35 years in the industry and is an active member of the Shipping community of Genoa.

“The Express Trailers Logistics Hub in Genoa will be mainly focused on the setting and managing of tailored logistics projects in Italy for international accounts. Thanks to the professionalism and talented personnel, the company can cater for niche activities such as special and project cargo and consolidation, as well as multimodal and rail transportation. Our strong network in Italy and abroad allows Express Trailers S.r.l.u. to optimize its logistics and be a reliable point of reference in Italy for all customers and agents around the world,” Bacigalupi said.

With its geographical position and customs and fiscal procedures, Italy represents the best European gateway for foreign companies, especially those who are interested in developing their commercial presence in Europe. More specifically, Genoa remains the most important and better located port from where Express Trailers has been nurturing its European network since its inception.

“Our internationalisation efforts reflect our strong values and a clear and well-shared vision that reflects our company’s ability to understand the evolution of modern supply chains, economy and markets and to plan the business growth accordingly,” Vella said.

“Although we are established leaders in transport and logistics, we cherish the art of customization, teamwork, and the ability to cooperate with clients on any project, putting our experience and flexibility at the service of our clients. Having a logistics hub in Genoa finally enables us to offer a stronger and more efficient service.”

“Besides satisfying our obligation to comply with recent new mobility EU regulations that require drivers to take their periodic rest as required by law, we also ensured that our Express Trailers Logistics Hub in Genoa to be another comfortable home for our international drivers where to take their much-needed rest in between trips. The Logistics Hub is in fact equipped with all necessary facilities including kitchen, laundry, living room, bedrooms and a gym as well as facilities where our drivers are provided with ongoing training,” he said.