“We’re ready!”
In conversation with Scortrans managing director Manuel Scortegagna. The freight forwarder Scortrans, which is headquartered in Vicenza, turned 35 this year. In an interview with the ITJ, Manuel Scortegagna, who founded the company with his father Dario, looks back – and into the future.
Scortrans celebrated its 35th anniversary this year, Mr Scortegagna – congratulations! Can you retrace the key stages in your company’s history for us?
The enterprise started with limited dimensions in 1989, and road services only to the Scandinavian countries, but we soon evolved through new collaboration agreements that led to the company growing into a global provider in the logistics sector. Our services include road options, sea and air freight solutions, warehousing, logistics and customs services.
Where are the main markets of Scortrans? Have the Scandinavian markets retained their importance?
The Scandinavian countries remain our market-recognised speciality, but after 35 years of business we’re also recognised for so much more.
How has business been in 2024?
The rather difficult international situation created by wars, new European laws and ‘Green Deals’ have reduced the quantity of goods in circulation until now.
What are your expectations for 2025?
We expect a restart of the markets now. We’re ready! We’re also ready for the e-CMR electronic consignment note, of course.
Which of your firm’s specific strengths could help you to reach your goals?
Our clients appreciate our flexibility, our human customer care as well as our digitalised work systems.
How are your intermodal traffic volumes coming along?
Intermodal traffic helps us to contribute to improving sustainability – even if it worsens transit times, in some cases.
It appears to us that sustainability has always been one of the key driving forces for Scortrans. What are your latest achievements in this field?
Yes, that’s true – Scortrans has always been very attentive to sustainability and we’ve constantly evolved our implementation thereof. Soon we’ll be certified in line with the ESG requirements.