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ITALE Alessandria Port
Alessandria Port is the seaport of Piedmont, in the city of Piedmontin Italy. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ITALE.

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Port Code

ITALE

Name

Alessandria

Country / Region

Italy

City

Piedmont

Sea Routes

Europe

Type

Est. Unit Price

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Port Overview

ALESSANDRIA, identified by UN/LOCODE ITALE, is an inland logistics location in Italy’s Piedmont region rather than a coastal seaport. Its logistics value comes from its position within the industrial and distribution network of north-western Italy, where cargo can be connected by road and, where available for the selected service, rail or intermodal transport to maritime gateways such as Genoa or other approved Northern Italian ports. For international shipments, the practical routing depends on the nominated carrier, inland terminal, customs arrangement, equipment availability and final delivery address. Our service team treats ITALE as a destination or inland logistics point and verifies the actual port-of-loading, transshipment plan, terminal handover and final-mile scope before quoting. The platform record includes an indicative LCL reference from Yangshan; all current rates, routing details and service conditions require operational reconfirmation.

Reference item	Validated value
UN/LOCODE	ITALE
Location	Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy
Logistics classification	Inland destination / inland logistics location
Platform LCL reference	Origin: Yangshan (CNYGS); USD 6.85 per CBM, subject to current quotation and conditions

Key Highlights

Inland-code handlingITALE should not be treated as a vessel berth or standalone seaport. The booking must identify the maritime gateway and the inland leg separately.

North-west Italy accessAlessandria is positioned within the Piedmont industrial and distribution area, supporting regional delivery planning by road and potential intermodal solutions.

Gateway-dependent transitTransit time is driven by the selected coastal gateway, discharge release, customs status, equipment positioning and inland appointment availability.

LCL suitabilityConsolidated cargo can be practical for smaller consignments, but carton dimensions, stackability, delivery terms and deconsolidation charges must be checked before acceptance.

Facilities & Services

Inland receiving and delivery: Our team can arrange or coordinate the inland leg to Alessandria, subject to the selected terminal, carrier release and the consignee’s unloading conditions.
Containerized cargo: FCL cargo is normally planned through a coastal container gateway followed by inland delivery; empty-equipment return, demurrage and detention terms must be confirmed against the actual carrier contract.
LCL consolidation: Groupage cargo is handled through the nominated consolidation and deconsolidation network. CFS cut-offs, cargo dimensions, wooden packaging and delivery charges are confirmed per shipment.
Customs and inspection coordination: Import documentation, customs representation and any physical or documentary inspection are coordinated according to the customs office and procedure assigned to the shipment.
Road and intermodal options: Road haulage is the most flexible planning basis for final delivery. Rail or combined transport may be considered when the carrier and inland operator publish a suitable service for the cargo and date.

Routes & Transit Times

Asia to AlessandriaTypical planning requires an ocean leg to a selected Italian or nearby Mediterranean gateway, followed by customs and inland delivery to Alessandria. The exact connection is carrier- and sailing-dependent.

European short-sea or feeder flowsRegional cargo may be routed through a Mediterranean gateway and then transferred inland. Feeder availability, transshipment windows and port congestion can materially affect the schedule.

Transit-time variablesKey variables include vessel schedule reliability, transshipment performance, import release, inspection selection, terminal appointment capacity, public holidays and road restrictions.

Quotation practiceOur service team quotes the ocean, origin, destination, customs and inland components separately where appropriate, avoiding a misleading “port-to-port” assumption for an inland code.

No fixed transit time or guaranteed direct service should be assumed for ITALE. The confirmed schedule is the one shown in the booking confirmation after carrier, gateway and inland operator acceptance.

Hinterland & Key Cargo

Primary hinterland: Alessandria serves the Piedmont area and can also be considered in broader north-west Italian distribution planning, subject to final delivery distance and transport capacity.
Industrial supply chains: The surrounding region supports manufacturing, engineering, food processing, packaging, chemicals and general distribution activities; the exact cargo mix varies by consignee.
Common shipment profiles: Containerized machinery parts, industrial components, consumer goods, packaged food products, retail cargo and palletized general cargo are commonly considered for inland delivery.
Project and oversized cargo: Heavy, long or non-stackable cargo requires advance checks on route clearance, vehicle configuration, loading equipment, permits and delivery-site access.

Operations & Compliance

Cut-off control: Confirm the ocean terminal receiving cut-off, VGM deadline, shipping-instruction deadline, LCL CFS cut-off and inland collection appointment separately. These deadlines are not interchangeable.
Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, technical name where required, packing certificate and safety documentation before booking. Acceptance remains subject to carrier and terminal approval.
Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport document data, origin information and any product-specific permits must be consistent. Commodity classification and import requirements should be checked before cargo dispatch.
Inspection and delivery risk: Customs examination, document queries, port release delays, driver waiting time, restricted delivery windows and consignee unloading limitations may create additional cost or delay; our team confirms the applicable terms case by case.

Shipping Tips

When requesting a quotation, provide the full delivery postcode in Alessandria, cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability, commodity and Incoterm so that the inland cost is not estimated from the location code alone.
For LCL, use robust, stackable packaging and clearly mark each package with the booking reference, consignee details and package sequence. Non-stackable or fragile cargo should be declared before consolidation.
For FCL, confirm whether the selected carrier permits the proposed empty-container return point and whether detention or demurrage starts from discharge, release or another contractual milestone.
Our service team can compare alternative Italian gateway or inland solutions when a selected sailing, equipment type, customs procedure or delivery appointment is unsuitable; any alternative remains subject to live carrier confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ITALE a coastal seaport where containers can be loaded directly onto a vessel?

No. ITALE refers to Alessandria in Piedmont and should be handled as an inland logistics destination. The ocean booking uses a separately confirmed maritime gateway, followed by inland transport to Alessandria.

Can our shipment be quoted from Yangshan directly to ITALE?

Yes, our platform can prepare an end-to-end quotation structure, including the ocean and inland components. The displayed LCL reference of USD 6.85 per CBM is only an indicative platform record and must be reconfirmed for cargo details, validity, routing and surcharges.

What information is required for an LCL booking?

Provide the commodity, package type and count, dimensions, gross weight, stackability, pickup or delivery address, Incoterm and any dangerous-goods or customs requirements. CFS cut-off and final delivery conditions are confirmed after routing selection.

How should import customs be planned?

Prepare consistent commercial and transport documents before arrival. The responsible customs office, procedure, inspection decision and release timing depend on the declaration and shipment circumstances; our service team coordinates the required information with the appointed customs representative.

Can rail be used instead of road for the inland leg?

It may be considered where a suitable intermodal service, terminal connection and delivery plan are available. Road delivery remains the normal flexible planning basis, and the selected option must be confirmed against cargo type, schedule and final address.

Data Sources & Provenance

Primary record: Platform port master data supplied for this page, including UN/LOCODE ITALE, location name, country, region classification and the indicative LCL reference from CNYGS. Commercial values are time-sensitive and require live quotation validation.

Customs and regulatory verification: Italian customs and excise information can be checked through adm.gov.it. Shipment-specific declarations, controls and release decisions remain subject to the competent authority and applicable procedure.

Gateway and port-network verification: Where a coastal gateway through the Port System Authority of the Western Ligurian Sea is selected, current port-network information can be checked through portsofgenoa.com.

Rail infrastructure reference: National rail infrastructure information can be checked through rfi.it; the availability of a specific intermodal solution is subject to operator, terminal and booking confirmation.

No berth, draft, throughput, terminal-capacity, fixed sailing-frequency or guaranteed transit-time figure is stated here because those parameters were not part of the supplied ITALE record and are subject to operational change. Our service team validates the live routing and applicable conditions before accepting an order.