Delcomar

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Delcomar S.r.l.
Founded1985
FounderFranco Del Giudice
Headquarters Cagliari, Sardinia
ProductsPassenger transportation
Freight transportation
Website www.delcomar.it
GB Conte departing from Carloforte GB Conte 2.jpg
GB Conte departing from Carloforte

Delcomar is a company based in Sardinia, Italy that operates a passenger and freight roll-on/roll-off service between Sardinia and the islands of San Pietro, Asinara, Sant'Antioco and La Maddalena. [1]

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References

  1. "DELCOMAR Ferry routes, Ferry times and schedule in Sardinia". moovitapp.com. Retrieved 2021-05-28.

https://moovitapp.com/index/en/public_transit-lines-Cagliari_e_Sardegna-1262-922400