About Location

Perched on the Adriatic coast of southern Italy, the United Nations Global Service Centre in Brindisi serves as a critical backbone for UN peacekeeping and special political missions worldwide. Housed in a purpose-built facility at the edge of Brindisi’s historic port, the Centre consolidates logistics, ICT services, geospatial support, and supply chain management under one roof—enabling rapid deployment and sustained field operations. Brindisi’s lineage as a Roman maritime gateway and later as a strategic NATO logistics hub during the Balkan crises lends depth to its contemporary role: it is both a physical bridge to the Middle East and North Africa and a symbol of decentralized, resilient UN infrastructure. The UNGSC embodies a move toward operational efficiency and risk-informed governance, standing as a testament to the UN’s commitment to adapt its global architecture for emerging security, humanitarian, and development challenges. Its location at 94 Via della Libertà underscores Brindisi’s evolution from imperial crossing point to a linchpin in the machinery of modern multilateral response.