Barbagelata Adriatica S.r.l is a long-standing ship supplier and logistics provider deeply embedded in the maritime infrastructure of the Adriatic Sea. Established in 1959 by Doctor Captain Salvatore Ciuoffo, a prominent figure in the industry who served as President of the International Shipsuppliers & Services Association (ISSA), the company has evolved from a local chandler into a comprehensive maritime support entity. While the firm maintains its headquarters in the industrial hub of Marghera, Venice, it operates through a strategic network of branches and warehouses that allows it to cover the entire Italian Adriatic coast, as well as key ports in Slovenia and Croatia.
The company’s identity is defined by its multigenerational family management, which has steered the business through decades of maritime industry shifts. Originally founded in Trieste near the historic "Molo Bersaglieri," the firm eventually shifted its central operations to Venice to better align with commercial traffic flows. Today, Barbagelata Adriatica S.r.l functions through three primary operational hubs: Venice, Ravenna, and Trieste. Each location serves a distinct role within the company’s logistics framework, enabling the delivery of specialized services across different sectors of the shipping world.
In the commercial shipping sector, the company provides extensive support to merchant vessels, including container ships, tankers, and dry bulk carriers. Its Venice headquarters coordinates complex supply chains for the cruise industry, managing the high-volume hospitality and technical requirements of passenger vessels calling at one of the Mediterranean's busiest cruise destinations. Meanwhile, the Ravenna branch serves as a critical logistics center for the offshore energy industry. This facility includes a dedicated department focused on supporting offshore platforms and supply vessels, addressing the specific technical and safety-critical needs of oil and gas operations in the region.
Barbagelata Adriatica S.r.l also utilizes its Trieste location to facilitate logistics across Eastern Europe, extending its service capabilities to ports such as Koper in Slovenia and Rijeka in Croatia. Beyond standard provisioning, the company handles the distribution of technical stores, engine consumables, and bonded goods, leveraging its physical warehouses to ensure rapid response times. Through its adherence to global maritime standards and its established presence in key port cities, the company acts as a vital shore-based partner for ship owners, managers, and crews navigating the Adriatic’s trade routes.
