Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, a company in the Polo Logistics of the Italian State Railways group, The tender for the railway shunting services within the of the Padua Freight Village, an activity that provides for the management of of freight train terminal operations in the freight village, the internal handling of wagons, the operations accessory to the manoeuvre, brake testing and vehicle maintenance. The The contract has a value of approximately 24 million euros and a duration of three years, with the possibility of extension for a further two.

Recalling that the collaboration with Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal has been in place since 2014, the president of Interporto Padua, Luciano Greco, specified that he particularly appreciates by the FSI group company "the attention innovation, with the use of the latest hybrid locomotives 744.1 and the next use of biofuel, choices - explained - which fit perfectly with the vision of Interporto Padova which has significant technological investments in the management of the of its terminal".

"The awarding of this tender - commented Sabrina De Filippis, CEO of Mercitalia Logistics - represents an important result for Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal and the entire Logistics Hub, confirming its leadership in the railway shunting sector in Italy. A widespread presence in strategic plants in the national logistics landscape that includes terminals and freight terminals, but also ports such as those of Ravenna, La Spezia and Livorno».