Warehouse automation and software specialist Dematic has recently signed a contract with Globalpesca – a leading Italian provider of frozen foods and food services to the hotel and catering industries – to ensure operational efficiencies at a new low-temperature “Important factors in our decision process included knowing that Dematic has many years of experience developing automation solutions for the hospitality and catering industry and it has deep experience in the storage of food items at low temperatures,” explains Andrea Ruffoni “And when it comes to stacker cranes for pallets we were confident that Dematic was the right company to partner with.” Headquartered northwest of Milan in Gravellona Toce is a family-owned business whose roots date back nearly 125 years Due to rapid growth in the hospitality and catering industry in Italy food service companies must be able to manage higher order volumes and be prepared to continuously improve service levels Globalpesca recognised that automation would support its operations by bringing improvements in two key areas: better planning and managing of its inbound product process and better handling in storage and restocking of its picking areas The Dematic solution is going to be installed in a new warehouse facility adjacent to Globalpesca’s distribution centre in Gravellona Toce. The solution calls for a self-supporting structure designed to meet the load and temperature requirements of the warehouse, the second temperature-controlled warehouse adjacent to the distribution centre The 24-metre high new warehouse covers approximately 1,400 square metres The Dematic solution includes two RapidStore® UL1200 stacker cranes with an option of an additional one for future expansion plans a pallet transport system using BK25 conveyors and two Ergopal picking workstations with an option for a third workstation Installation and commissioning are scheduled to be completed by early 2026 The Italian frozen foods specialist aims to automate its operations and improve the efficiency of its processes with more precise inventory tracking and improving ergonomics for its operators by no longer needing them to access the facility’s −25°C areas and having them work at better designed workstations for preparing pallets an Italian team from Dematic together with a customer project team led by Ruffoni worked closely to review various possible scenarios for Globalpesca to determine the best fit with future scalability as one of the priorities the project is a great example of a strong collaboration “The extensive automation expertise of Dematic and Globalpesca’s deep experience in their industries came together in a strong cooperative partnering for an efficient solution that will provide a strategic lever for Globalpesca in a demanding business environment.” New Telematics System Offered to Food Sector Cold Chain Operators Logistics Business © 2025 All Rights Reserved. | Privacy | Terms | Site Map Subscribe to our quarterly magazine and weekly newsletter to stay updated with the logistics industry By submitting this form you agree that the personal data you provided will be transferred to Logistics Business for processing in accordance with our Privacy Policy Welcome to IPE Real Assets. 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Read our policy Retail property investor and asset manager Pradera announced on Thursday that its Italian arm has been appointed as property manager exclusive leasing agent and retail strategic advisor for Le Isole Shopping Centre in Gravellona Toce Buonvento Shopping Centre in Benevento and Brinpark Retail Park in Brindisi The appointment was made by Savills Investment Management's Italian asset management arm acting on behalf of owners Fondo Gator and Fondo Panther a 20,914 m2 shopping centre first opened in 2006 is anchored by an Ipercoop hypermarket and hosts 56 units currently occupied by top-tier retailers namely OVS Buonvento Shopping Centre spans 17,940 m2 with 46 stores; it opened in 2005 and is anchored by a Conad Superstore Bata Super Store and Tezenis are amongst the main occupiers Brinpark is a 17,220 m2 retail park with an established retail offer including MediaWorld managing director of Pradera and Chairman of PMI said: 'We are thrilled that Savills Investment Management have chosen PMI as their retail asset manager and advisor and we look forward to working with their talented and experienced fund management team We are confident that we will bring added value to the three assets leveraging on our 20+ year expertise and successful track record in the Italian retail real estate sector This appointment confirms the Pradera Group’s commitment to the Italian market and also strengthens our relationship with one of the most respected fund managers Pradera brings its Italian portfolio under management to 20 centres some managed on behalf of the Luxembourg fund Pradera Holdco Sarl which was acquired by Pradera Limited in joint venture with an institutional investor Copyright © 1997–2025 IPE International Publishers Limited Site powered by Webvision Cloud You don't have permission to access the page you requested. 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Like many other countries across the continent where you will need to pay to drive on them This guide looks at what you will need to be prepared for your Italian journey If this is the first time that you are driving in the country, the guide on travelling across Italy is a great place to start From the roads through the Alps in the north to the sun-baked seaside towns in the south to the sprawling cities filled with history and culture – Italy has a lot to offer on your next holiday or travel across the border in your own vehicle make sure that you have these important items and documents with you then you will need to have a UK sticker on the rear of your vehicle GB stickers are no longer used when driving on the continent Before you head off, make sure to check out RAC’s European Breakdown Cover which provides a wide range of benefits should you break down in Italy to ensure you stay safe To supplement this, RAC also offers travel insurance travellers in the country are required by law to carry the following items in their car and even crash helmets (if you are going to be using a motorbike or moped) With everything now prepared for your journey – it is important to know the rules of the road This guide to driving in Italy explains the keys to overtaking Finally, make sure that your car is packed for a European road trip – and enjoy your time in Italy Now that you are ready and raring to go – be prepared for Italy’s toll roads Below is a map showcasing all Italian toll roads in the country Many of them are run by different operating companies so checking your route before leaving and seeing if you will be using any of these motorways is important Here is the complete list of motorways that use toll booths: • Help to get home if your vehicle can't be fixed Italy has 35 motorways that use tolls – and they can vary in price depending on the region it costs a standard family car around €9 per 100 km travelled on a toll road Drivers are encouraged to check their official website ahead of the journey to get an exact amount before reaching the motorway Vehicles on Italian toll roads are split into 5 categories: you will need to look out for signs marked ‘Alt Stazione’ – this is where you make the payment at the toll booth All payments are made in Euros at either a manned or electronic booth – however they do accept debit cards from other countries The normal process for tolls in Italy involved getting a ticket at the start of the journey at one of the booths you can pay via a mobile app subscription or have an onboard/wireless unit that recognises when you pass through a toll This will be shown with a ‘Telepass’ sign – where you will need to slow to less than 30kmph for the camera to recognise your number plate Not paying will result in a fine that can rise to more than €300 you have up to two weeks to make the payment This figure can differ depending on the region you are driving in Another method of payment is through a pre-paid ‘Viacard’ which are available at many shops and gas stations across the country Most of these cars cost between €25 and €75 In 2025, Viacards have been discontinued they can be used until the credit is depleted up until 31/12/2029 Finally, there is an increasing number of subscription-based suppliers appearing across the continent – known as toll tags. These work in the same way as the on-board systems used in many countries, but saves you from sorting it out in each country, should you be on a European road trip keep an eye out for the signs that you could be entering a toll road and police roadblocks look almost identical They will be a red circle with a horizontal black line in the middle ‘Alt Stazione’ is used for toll stations and ‘Polizia’ appears before police roadblocks Read more: Italian road signs Many visitors to the country may be looking at the toll roads across Italy as a nuisance although it is possible to avoid them – these are the quickest Many of them surround the major cities and landmarks – meaning that to avoid them is actually a difficult task It is therefore advisable to take the toll roads if they are on your journey to your next destination Following months of issues with airports in the UK – and summer holidays ruined due to the ongoing cancelations – many holidaymakers are considering driving to their favourite European holiday destination With this in mind, many are looking at getting behind the wheel and driving to Italy from the UK There are many benefits to taking your vehicle on your next continental adventure With rising costs of air travel and disruption showing no signs of stopping – maybe you could take the family on a road trip through Europe to your Italian destination Before you set off, read our European checklist guide to be prepared for all eventualities. Driving in Europe has changed since Brexit so make sure you take your time and read up on what to expect Once you are in the country, check out the best road trips in Italy and see all that the nation has to offer Whether you drive through Europe or hire a vehicle once you arrive there are some important things to consider Once you have entered Italy, you will need to familiarise yourself with Italian road signs and be prepared for your journey across the country always follow the road signs for the right speed the general rule for built up areas is 50-70km/h and on motorways the speed limit is 130 km/h fines range for €41 to more than €5,000 you will likely have you licence revoked and even face time in prison Italian police are known for being very active on their roads and motorways – so respect the speed limits and make sure you have all the important paperwork to be driving in the country Read more: Italian speed limits before you reach your first toll road in the country we have put together some useful phrases that you can use at the toll booths We hope these can help you on your Italian adventure – have a great holiday Or maybe you have just come back from holiday where you have found an amazing place to visit Be prepared for your travels to Italy and across Europe with the extensive range of European driving accessories that we keep your vehicle road legal available at the RAC Shop.  reviews and offers to help keep your motoring costs down By clicking subscribe you are adhering to our terms and conditions. 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