Ocean Freight Route

MelbourneGenoa

AUMEL
ITGOA
Distance
8,804 NM
Ocean Transit
## Days
Service Frequency
Daily Sailings

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See specialized logistics solutions for moving freight between Australia and Italy.

Logistics Infrastructure Profile

Comparative analysis of origin and destination capabilities.

AU
Origin Port

Melbourne

Infrastructure Highlights

  • High-capacity container terminals with post-Panamax gantry cranes
  • Extensive on-dock rail connections linking to inland terminals
  • Deep-water berths suitable for large container and bulk vessels
  • Advanced port community systems for electronic documentation

Key Exports

Agricultural products (grains, meat, dairy)Minerals and raw materialsManufactured goods and machineryProcessed foods and beveragesEducation and professional services (via associated trade flows)

Export Compliance

Shippers are required to follow Australian Border Force and Department of Agriculture regulations for export declarations, biosecurity, and sanitary controls.

IT
Destination Port

Genoa

Infrastructure Highlights

  • Advanced container terminals equipped with ship-to-shore gantry cranes
  • Purpose-built Ro-Ro berths for vehicle and ferry traffic
  • Extensive rail and road links to Northern Italy and Central Europe
  • Port-adjacent logistics and distribution zones for value-added services

Key Imports

Crude oil and petroleum productsContainers with manufactured goods and consumer productsSteel, metals, and industrial raw materialsAgricultural commodities and food productsProject cargo and heavy machinery

Import Regulations

Imports are subject to European Union customs, product safety, and sanitary-phytosanitary rules, with potential inspections for high-risk goods.

Melbourne to Genoa Ocean Freight | DNA Supply Chain