Palermo is the largest city on the Italian island of Sicily, which is home to a population of well over 500,000. The city is popular with tourists from around the world, and home to one of the largest ports in the country, which is use to transport both freight and passengers to mainland Italy.

Potential customers interested in freight ferries to Palermo would be interested to know that there are a number of providers which operate ferry services to the port. Ferry lines including Grandi Navi Veloci, Grimaldi Lines, SNAV and Tirrenia all operate services to mainland Italian ports and other destinations on the Mediterranean.

Freight ferries to Palermo operate from Civitavecchia, Genoa, Tunis, Livorno Valetta, and numerous other major ports in the area. The average journey takes roughly 20 hours, with the quickest service to mainland Italy’s Civitavecchia taking roughly 12 hours with Grimaldi Lines.

Visitors who visit the port in Palermo will find a range of modern facilities, including spacious waiting areas, cafes and state of the art baggage collection facilities. Palermo is the biggest port on the island of Sicily, and is just a few kilometres away from the centre of the town, which is immensely popular with tourists.

Customers who are considering freight ferries to Palermo are strongly advised to compare the different prices online in order to get the best deal. Booking in advance also gives customers a greater opportunity for discounts. The phone number for the Palermo Port Authority is +39 0916 277 111.

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