Ivan

CEO & Manager

I was born and grew up in Sicily.
My mother and my grandmother gave me the passion for plants that lit up in me when I was 15 years old.

 The enthusiasm for the world of plants led me to Padova University at 19 years old where I graduated with honours in Agriculture and Science Technology. Then I specialized in Roma, attending a Master Course in Internationalization for Plants Nurseries at the International Trade Agency.

In 2009 I started to work in an Italian nursery, managing the entire export of the company for the next 12 years. I exported ornamental plants to 18 different countries, increasing considerably the sales volume.

The strong acquired know-how and the desire to chase my passions persuaded me it was the right time for a new challenge: in 2021 The Plantship was born!

Faq

The Plantship is a service agency that helps professional traders to purchase plants from Italian nurseries. More than 12 years experience in ornamental plant sector make us a really appreciated partner. We handle every single order with the utmost care to find together with you the best options and solutions. You will receive the plants directly from the growers, avoiding unnecessary costs.

Our clients are Garden Centers, Landscapers and Gardeners, Wholesalers, Nurseries. We export Italian plants to many European and Extra-European countries. Whe don’t do retail and don’t sell to final users.

You will have a single referent person for many plant sources. A person that knows plant production in Italy and overall your needs and your way of working. We believe that a customized approach is primary for a profitable and long term partnership and often the nurseries are too focused on plant growing, neglecting the sale process.

We manage all plant purchase process, allowing you to use your time for your job. Your referent will be your trust person in the fields. We can suggest you where, what and when to buy specific items, manage selection of the plants and their loading from different nurseries. Export and phytosanitary documents according to your country regulation are produced when needed and checked by our expert.

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