F2i Unveils FHP Group, Italy's Leading Logistics Powerhouse
Portfolio | May 26, 2025 | F2I-Fondi Italiani Per le Infr
F2i-Fondi Italiani Per le Infrastrutture, Italy's leading independent infrastructure fund manager, has announced the creation of FHP Group, the country's first integrated maritime and rail logistics operator in the dry bulk and break bulk sectors. This strategic move involves the integration of FHP Holding Portuale, a major bulk cargo operator, with Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana (CFI), a prominent rail freight operator. Positioned as the operational holding company, FHP Group will manage port terminal operations, intermodal hubs, and rail freight services, aiming to handle substantial cargo across Europe by 2025. The initiative reflects F2i's strategic commitment to overcoming inefficiencies in Italian logistics through consolidation and integration, with an emphasis on sustainability and increased service quality.
Sectors
- Transportation and Logistics
- Infrastructure Investment
Geography
- Italy – The article revolves around F2i's operations and the formation of FHP Group, focused on the Italian logistics market.
- Europe – FHP Group's rail activities are expected to extend across key European countries, including France, Austria, and Poland.
Industry
- Transportation and Logistics – The article discusses the formation of FHP Group, positioned as a leader in Italy's logistics, integrating maritime and rail operations.
- Infrastructure Investment – F2i's focus on long-term integration and consolidation in the logistics sector emphasizes infrastructure investment strategies.
Financials
- 2025 – The year by which FHP Group expects to handle 10 million tons of cargo at its port facilities.
- 6 million rail kilometers – The anticipated rail activity of FHP Group across Italy and key European countries.
Participants
| Name | Role | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| F2i-Fondi Italiani Per le Infrastrutture | Private Equity Firm | Company | Italy's leading independent infrastructure fund manager, involved in the strategic integration of FHP Holding Portuale and CFI. |
| FHP Holding Portuale | Target Company | Company | A leading bulk cargo operator in Italy, now integrated with CFI to form FHP Group. |
| Compagnia Ferroviaria Italiana | Target Company | Company | Italy's leading private national rail freight operator, integrated with FHP to form FHP Group. |
| FHP Group | Integrated Logistics Operator | Company | The newly formed company overseeing both maritime and rail logistics operations in Italy. |
| Umberto Masucci | Chairman | Person | Chairman of FHP Group. |
| Paolo Cornetto | CEO | Person | Chief Executive Officer of FHP Group. |
| Giacomo Di Patrizi | Vice Chairman | Person | Founder and long-time leader of CFI, now Vice Chairman of FHP Group. |
| Renato Ravanelli | CEO of F2i SGR | Person | CEO of F2i SGR, commented on the strategic value of the dry bulk logistics sector. |