The Italian state-owned logistics arm is changing its name from Mercitalia Logistics to FS Logistix. The aim is for the group to become a European freight forwarder “able to manage the entire logistics value chain at the continental level”
Other than the new name and brand colours, not much seems to have changed. The group is still made up of 8 entities: FS Logistix (formerly Mercitalia Logistics), Mercitalia Rail, Mercitalia Intermodal, Mercitalia Shunting & Terminal, TX Logistik, Blueferries, TerAlp and Terminali Italia.
The new structure of FS Logistix includes cooperation with seven industries: general cargo, chemical, steel, automotive, waste, cereal and consumer goods. The rebrand also includes a new website which FS Logistix claims puts the customer at the centre. This move is part of the digitalisation process of FS’ industrial plan, which will see over two billion euros invested.
Rolling stock revolution
FS Logistix will also benefit from the industrial plan launched by its mother company through a huge renovation project concerning rolling stock. In total, the companies in the group will receive 110 electric locomotives, 25 for shunting and 2,000 wagons. The hope is that, with the rebranding, the logistics arm of the FS Group will improve the current situation on the wave of the positive results posted in 2024.