The port is located on the median along the coast of the gulf, in the heart of the Mediterranean and being a meeting point between the East – West sea routes and trans – European corridor Helsinki – The Vallette. Gioia Tauro is the largest terminal for trans-shipment present in Italy and one of the most important hubs of container traffic in the Mediterranean basin. The port authority, classified Class II – Class I of international relevance, is equipped with infrastructures and means which allow the reception of ocean-going vessels in transit in the Mediterranean and fit in handling various product categories.