PSA Intermodal Italy and Logtainer have signed a final agreement to manage the intermodal terminal at Interporto Padova, forming a new operating company that will strengthen Padua’s role in European inland logistics, according to Splash247.
The new company, PSA Padova, follows a tender award secured in December 2025 and will take over the management and development of the terminal. PSA Intermodal Italy, part of PSA Italy, will hold the majority stake and assume operational responsibility. Interporto Padova will remain a shareholder, keeping the terminal anchored within the regional logistics system, while Logtainer will contribute its experience in multimodal transport operations in Italy.
The project forms part of PSA’s broader node-to-network strategy, which seeks to connect ports, inland terminals and transport corridors into more integrated logistics ecosystems, the article noted.
Location and connectivity
Located in northeastern Italy, Interporto Padova is already connected to the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) and serves as a key inland gateway for freight moving between Italian industrial regions, seaports and wider European markets.
Strategic objectives
PSA said the aim is to develop the terminal as an open, multi-user platform, improving rail, road, and port connectivity while supporting more efficient, lower-emission inland logistics. The move gives PSA a deeper foothold in Italy’s intermodal market, complementing its existing port terminal operations in Genoa and Venice.
PSA Italy’s existing operations
PSA Italy operates three major container terminals:
| Terminal | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| PSA Genova Pra’ | Genoa | Part of PSA Italy’s port network |
| PSA SECH | Genoa | Container terminal |
| PSA Venice-Vecon | Venice | Container terminal |
Together, these terminals handle more than 2 million TEU annually and around a quarter of Italy’s containerised import and export traffic, according to the article.
Implications for freight operators
For freight forwarders, logistics managers, and shippers, the new intermodal terminal at Padua is expected to improve rail and road connectivity between Italian industrial regions and European markets. As an open multi-user platform, it may offer more flexible access for carriers and 3PL operators. The terminal’s connection to the TEN-T network further enhances its potential as a transhipment hub for cargo moving between seaports and inland destinations, reducing reliance on road-only transport and potentially lowering emissions.
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