ITCAT Port Code Lookup
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(1)
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(1)
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(1)
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(1)
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ITCAT
Catania Port
Catania Port is the major seaport of Catania, in the city of Cataniain Italy. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ITCAT.
Catania Port is the major seaport of Catania, in the city of Cataniain Italy. Overseas routes include Europe, Port code is ITCAT.
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Port Code
Name
Catania
Country / Region
City
Sea Routes
Europe
Type
Main Port
Est. Unit Price
$1/m³
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Port Overview
Catania, identified by UN/LOCODE ITCAT, is a seaport on Sicily’s eastern coast, serving the Catania metropolitan area and the commercial hinterland around Mount Etna. Within the Euro-Mediterranean logistics network, it is used for containerized cargo, general cargo and regional maritime distribution. The port’s practical value for exporters lies in connecting Sicilian production and consumption centers with Mediterranean transshipment and feeder networks. Our service team can coordinate booking, documentation, origin consolidation and inland delivery, while the final terminal, vessel, cut-off and customs arrangements must be confirmed against the selected carrier and sailing.
| UN/LOCODE | ITCAT |
|---|---|
| Port / City | Catania / Catania |
| Country | Italy |
| Regional classification | Euro-Mediterranean and Black Sea trade area |
| Platform service inventory | 3 FCL service records and 1 LCL service record in the supplied platform data; availability is subject to current quotation and carrier confirmation. |
Key Highlights
Eastern Sicily gatewaySuitable for cargo serving Catania and nearby Sicilian industrial, agricultural and consumer markets.
Feeder-oriented planningDepending on the booking, overseas cargo may require a Mediterranean hub connection rather than a direct call.
Mixed cargo profileContainerized shipments can be combined with general cargo and regional distribution requirements.
Inland coordination is importantTruck appointment, terminal release, customs status and delivery access should be aligned before dispatch.
Sicilian island logisticsSea-leg schedules, equipment positioning and onward trucking can be more sensitive to disruptions than mainland moves.
Facilities & Services
- Container handling: Our team can arrange FCL and LCL bookings subject to the selected carrier’s equipment, terminal acceptance and sailing plan. Container release and pick-up instructions should be checked before truck dispatch.
- General and project cargo: Breakbulk, oversized or non-standard cargo requires advance review of dimensions, lifting points, packaging, stowage and terminal handling feasibility.
- Consolidation: LCL cargo should be routed through a confirmed consolidation warehouse, with verified cargo receiving cut-off, CFS closing time and deconsolidation arrangements.
- Customs and inspection coordination: Our service team can support document checking and communication with the appointed customs broker; inspection location and release timing remain subject to customs and terminal instructions.
- Road distribution: Trucking is the principal practical option for local and regional delivery. Vehicle type, delivery slot, restricted-access conditions and ferry or cross-island arrangements should be confirmed cargo by cargo.
Routes & Transit Times
- Asia–Catania: Cargo commonly needs a Mediterranean transshipment or feeder connection. The actual routing depends on the carrier network, equipment availability and the chosen hub.
- Intra-Mediterranean trade: Regional services may connect Sicily with mainland Italy, North Africa, Iberia, the Eastern Mediterranean and other European markets, but port rotation and frequency must be checked at booking.
- North Europe and Americas: These moves are generally planned through a European or Mediterranean network connection rather than assumed direct service. Our team will verify the full port rotation before quoting.
- Transit-time variables: Total lead time is affected by transshipment connection, blank sailing, port congestion, customs inspection, equipment positioning, weather and inland delivery scheduling. Any transit estimate is indicative until the carrier issues a booking confirmation.
Hinterland & Key Cargo
- Primary hinterland: Catania and eastern Sicily are the immediate service area, with onward distribution determined by road capacity, delivery address and cargo urgency.
- Food and agricultural products: Packaged food, beverages, fresh or processed agricultural products and temperature-sensitive cargo may require special packaging, reefer planning or health documentation.
- Manufactured and consumer goods: Machinery, spare parts, household goods, retail cargo and industrial components are common planning categories for containerized transport.
- Construction and general cargo: Heavy, long or irregular cargo should be assessed for road restrictions, lifting arrangements, securing requirements and terminal acceptance before booking.
- Return equipment: Empty-container availability and repositioning can influence the choice of origin, carrier and loading date, especially for less frequently supplied equipment types.
Operations & Compliance
- Cut-offs: Booking cut-off, document cut-off, VGM deadline, terminal receiving window and hazardous-cargo closing time are not interchangeable. Our team confirms each deadline from the booking and terminal instructions.
- Dangerous goods: Provide the correct UN number, proper shipping name, class, packing group, flash point where applicable, package details and emergency-contact information before acceptance. Carrier and terminal approval is required before delivery.
- Customs documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, transport instructions, origin information and any product-specific permits must be consistent. EU import procedures, EORI details and representation arrangements should be checked with the appointed broker.
- Inspection and delivery: Customs or security inspection may change release timing and generate additional handling or storage exposure. Do not send a truck until release status, terminal appointment and delivery address are confirmed.
Practical control: For time-sensitive cargo, our service team recommends locking the vessel plan, inland pickup window, customs broker and final delivery appointment together instead of arranging each step separately.
Shipping Tips
- Request both a direct-feeder option and a hub-connection option where available, then compare total lead time, connection risk, free time and inland cost rather than comparing ocean freight alone.
- Send cargo dimensions, gross weight, package count, stackability, commodity description and HS information at the quotation stage; this is particularly important for heavy, oversized, reefer or regulated cargo.
- For LCL, obtain the CFS receiving deadline and consolidation warehouse address in writing. Late delivery to the warehouse can cause rollover even when the booking itself is confirmed.
- Use seaworthy packaging, moisture protection and clear marks showing consignee, purchase order, package number and handling direction. Our team can review the packing list against the booking instructions before cargo handover.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can ITCAT be used for both FCL and LCL shipments?Yes. The supplied platform data contains FCL and LCL service records for ITCAT. Actual acceptance depends on the current carrier, equipment, consolidation plan and terminal schedule.
Is a direct service from Asia guaranteed?No. A direct call or a particular carrier rotation should not be assumed. Our team verifies whether the current option is direct, feeder-based or routed through a Mediterranean hub.
When should dangerous goods be declared?Before booking confirmation and before any delivery to the terminal or CFS. The complete SDS and dangerous-goods declaration may be required for carrier and terminal review.
What causes the most common delivery delays?Typical causes include missed terminal or VGM cut-offs, incomplete customs data, inspection, unavailable equipment, unconfirmed truck appointments and changes to feeder connections.
Can the cargo be delivered beyond Catania?Usually this can be arranged by road subject to destination, vehicle availability, access restrictions, cargo characteristics and any cross-island scheduling requirements. Our team confirms the inland plan separately.
Data Sources & Provenance
The port code, name, country, city, regional classification and platform service inventory in this module are based on the supplied ITCAT master data. Operational statements are professional planning guidance and are intentionally qualified where schedules, terminal rules, customs procedures or carrier acceptance may change.
For current port governance, maritime access and port-system information, verify with the relevant eastern Sicily port-system authority at adspmaresiciliaorientale.it. For Italian customs and customs-compliance verification, consult adm.gov.it. For applicable European Union customs and trade rules, consult taxation-customs.ec.europa.eu.
Carrier schedules, terminal cut-offs, equipment availability, charges, inspection arrangements and inland restrictions must be reconfirmed for each shipment before execution. No unverified berth, draft, capacity, throughput, frequency or transit-time figure is presented here.