Shipping company merch use case
Container lines, dry-bulk operators, port-services and ship-management firms — crew welfare boxes, port-call client gifts, IMO-day events and decarbonisation-launch kits.
Profile
Shipping companies in Italy operate 24/7 globally and need merch that survives saltwater, decking and weeks in a sea-container. Crew welfare boxes (200-1,500 per quarter), port-call client gifts (delivered to shippers at 50+ ports), IMO MEPC week event kits, low-sulphur or methanol-engine launch events, retirement gifts after 30 years at sea — each carries weight that office swag cannot.
Workflow and contractual concerns
Workflow: HR or crew welfare officer scopes; commercial owns client-port-call gifts; SVP sustainability owns decarbonisation launches; procurement places PO. Concerns: items survive marine logistics (no shrink-wrap that fails at 40°C in a container), supplier capable of multi-port consolidation, customs paperwork prepared for non-EU port calls, SOLAS-safe packaging when shipped to vessels, branded ship-name engraving available for retirement gifts.
Pricing — Italy
EUR pricing excluding IVA 22%. MOQ tier 250/500. Lead 5-8 days, rush +35%. Production hub: Milano.
FAQ
What is the minimum order?
No fixed minimum — for screen and embroidery economies start at 50+ units; DTF and UV print from 1 unit.
How long is production?
Standard 5-8 working days, rush +35% delivers in 3-5 days.
What payment terms?
50/50 for new clients, net-30 from order 4, net-60 for enterprise with credit insurance.
Do you sign NDA?
Yes — mutual NDA is standard for product launches, M&A and confidential campaigns.
Can you ship abroad?
Yes — we ship within the EU and to the UK, US, GCC and CIS via tracked carriers.