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Morfimare has been synonymous with maritime transport for over 130 years. Our experience began in 1882 when, in Bari, the Morfini & Sons which is responsible for managing commercial maritime traffic. It follows a long period of growth, until the turning point in 1942: the establishment of the Morfimare, based in Bari with offices in the ports of Molfetta and Taranto, dedicated to ferry and cruise services.
Since then, our history has run in parallel with the development of maritime, commercial, and passenger traffic, acting as a bridge especially to countries east of Italy, from Greece to the former Soviet Union.
We become port representatives and agents for countless Italian and foreign shipping companies – often as exclusive agents – increasing our regular liner services year after year, then becoming a travel agency and international customs brokers, then IATA agents and subsequently a Foreign Exchange Office accredited by the Bank of Italy. More recently, we have truly accelerated the modernisation of passenger transport, inaugurating high-speed connections to Albania and Greece.
In 2010, we obtained the AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) Certificate from the Customs Agency as a “reliable and secure” Economic Operator, for appropriate standards and prompt financial solvency. In 2011, the Customs Administration also issued us with authorisation to carry out customs operations for exports under a simplified procedure, with considerable advantages for our clients.
In the pursuit of a comprehensive service, attention to the world of yachts, both private and commercial, was essential. With our dedicated department, we assist crews and their guests in all national ports, thanks to our contacts with accredited local professionals and suppliers. This strategy was recently recognised with our inclusion in the prestigious Mediterranean Yacht Agents network, which brings together the best agents in the sector across the Mediterranean.
Today, to offer a more comprehensive range of services related to the handling of products, we utilise customs and fiscal warehouses, and our customs department specialises in all types of customs clearance operations.
MORFIMARE – A service that grows over time.
Morphimare Contacts
Tel: + 39 080 5789811
booking@morfimare.it
balcani@morfimare.it
1882. Morfini & Figli was founded in Bari, and is involved in commercial shipping.
1942. Morfimare is established for ferry and cruise services.
1943. Become an Agent for the Shipping Company “Dani” of Genoa
1946. Appointed General Agent in Puglia for the Soviet Shipping Companies, for both passenger units on cruise service and cargo ships.
1962. Appointed General Agent in Italy for the shipping company of the Republic of Montenegro, “Prekookeanska Plovidba Bar”.
1965. Regular ferry service between Bari and Bar commences.
1966. General Agent in Puglia for American Express Company
1972. It is G.S.A in Puglia for Lufthansa Airline Company
1977. First ferry line from Bari to Greece, as General Agent in Italy for the shipping company “Epirus Lines”.
1978. IATA Agent (International Air Transport Association).
1990. General Agent in Italy for the shipping company Poseidon Lines Shipping Company.
1992. Scheduled service between Bari and Albania with fast passenger units (G.S.A. of the Adriatic Fast Ferries Company)
1994. Increase in scheduled services with Montenegro and Albania (for Transeuropa Lines). Port agent for Anek Lines.
1997. Regular service with the Turkish port of Cesme. Authorisation from the Bank of Italy to act as a Currency Exchange Office.
1998. Regular ferry service between Bari and Haifa (Israel).
2002.Regular scheduled service from Monfalcone to Bari to Patras (as port agent for Maritime Way).
2003. Seasonal service from Ancona to Bar, in Montenegro, as agent for Montenegro Lines. New office entirely dedicated to the travel sector in Piazza Mercantile, in the historic centre of Bari.
2004. Regular ferry service between Bari and Durrës.
2005. Departure of the daily high-speed connection from Bari to Igoumenitsa and Patras (Greece), on new Agoudimos Lines superferries. Same year: launch of the Tour Operator with Montenegro as its destination, an increasingly popular tourist spot. Port Agent for Swan Hellenic Cruises.
2006. High-speed link Bari-Durres (3.5 hours, also with vehicle transport) on the catamaran San Gwann, together with Venezia Lines, a leading company in fast vessel transport.
2009. November Appointed Port Agent for Adriatic Lines SpA and commencement of regular cargo service Ravenna – Bari – Corinth
2010. Acquisition of Authorized Economic Operator – AEO Certification. Same year: opening of the cargo department, enabling transport companies to book ship space for their vehicles on over 300 shipping lines in Europe.
2011. Authorisation from the Customs Administration for carrying out customs operations for export under the authorised depositor procedure.
2012. Palazzo Calò is born, a brand-new way to stay in Bari, with 10 different accommodations to suit every need, and numerous services to offer you every comfort.
2013. April – a new regular freight service begins from Bari to Turkey, Egypt and Libya as port agent for MED CROSS LINES
2015. Appointed GNV agent for the new regular service between Bari and Durres, and Port Agent for Grimaldi Lines for the new regular short-sea ro-ro service Venice-Ravenna-Bari-Patras. In the same year, he joined the Mediterranean Yacht Agents network.
2017. Commencing port business activities pursuant to Article 16 – Vehicle Terminal.
2018. Authorisation for port business activities pursuant to Art. 16 – Loading/unloading of rolling stock on Grimaldi Lines vessels
2022. In June, Palazzo Maurelli opens, joining Palazzo Calò and giving rise to the first ’albergo diffuso' (scattered hotel) in the city of Bari.
2024. October: Commencement of the transport company and start of operations in road freight transport to the Balkans.
2026. Authorisation by the Southern Adriatic Sea Port Authority for the loading, unloading, storage, and handling of goods within the port area.
