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BOLOGNA NATIONAL HUB

Distribution hub serving Central and Northern Italy

The DIF Bologna National Hub, located within the Bentivoglio Interporto, is a logistics node dedicated to the management of high-turnover food & beverage flows. The facility combines 6,400 sq m of General Cargo space with 2,200 sq m of temperature-controlled space at 0/+4°C, in a configuration designed for cross-docking and the rapid handling of inbound and outbound flows. Its proximity to the main motorway corridors provides fast connections between Bologna, the other hubs within the Network and local distribution points. Within the DIF model, the Hub acts as a connection point between primary flows and local distribution, supporting operational continuity, fast transit times and control across the food supply chain.

INFRASTRUCTURE

Technical
specifications

  • Total site area — 13,700 sq m
  • Cross-dock platform — 8,700 sq m
  • Manoeuvring area — 5,000 sq m
  • Office area — 1,000 sq m
  • Double-sided loading bays — 86
  • Total pallet positions — 9,660
  • Security — sprinkler fire protection system and 24/7 video surveillance
  • Operations — site active 24/7
LOGISTICS AREA

General
Cargo

  • Area: 6,400 sq m
  • Pallet positions: 9,660
  • Loading bays: 70
  • Temperature: Ambient
REFRIGERATED AREA

Temperature
controlled

  • Area: 2,200 sq m
  • Temperature: 0/+4°C
  • Pallet positions: 2,500
  • Dedicated loading bays: 16
OPERATIONS

Services

  • Storage
  • Order preparation
  • Relabelling
  • Customer care
  • Reverse logistics
  • Supply chain consulting
  • Cross-docking
QUALITY & STANDARDS

Hub
certifications

  • ISO 9001:2015
  • Certification covering the production/labelling and storage of organic products
LOCATION & CONNECTIONS

Where to find the
DIF Bologna Hub

The Bologna National Hub is connected to the main motorway corridors serving the area, including the A13 Bologna–Padua, A1 Milan–Naples and A14 Adriatic motorway. These routes provide rapid connections along both north–south and east–west corridors. Its location within the Interporto also provides access to rail and intermodal infrastructure.

THE DIF NETWORK

A Hub within a
nationwide network

The Bologna Hub is part of a broader distribution network built around hubs, transit points and local network companies. The map shows how the different nodes within the Network work together to support food & beverage distribution across Italy.

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