BRT
BRT (formerly Bartolini) is Italy's leading express courier and logistics provider, operating 200+ branches and 12,400+ pickup points under the Geopost/DPD group. It serves B2B, B2C, and e-commerce customers across domestic, European, and international lanes with parcel, freight, cold-chain, and warehousing services.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1928
- HeadquartersBologna, Italy
- Headcount1,001–5,000
- GTM typeB2B and B2C
- OfferingServices
What BRT does
BRT S.p.A. (formerly Bartolini), founded in 1928 and headquartered in Bologna with its registered office in Milan, is Italy's leading express transport and logistics operator. The company runs a national network comprising 200+ branches, 40 parcel hubs, 13 messaging hubs, 10 logistics facilities, 12,400+ BRT-fermopoint pickup and drop-off locations, a self-service locker network, and 1,400+ electric vehicles with 150+ electrified branches. Since 2017 BRT has been part of Geopost (the DPD group's parcel arm), giving it access to a European network spanning 28 countries and 150,000+ pickup points, plus global reach via the EuroExpress partnership. BRT employs 1,001-5,000 people in Italy and serves both B2B (enterprise shippers, e-commerce platforms) and B2C/C2C (consumers and peer-to-peer senders) segments across domestic, European, and worldwide lanes.
The product portfolio is organized around five pillars: domestic express courier (24/48 hour delivery from €7.49), international parcel delivery (28 European countries, 48/72 hour from €14.99), BRT fresh (temperature-controlled food logistics), BRT Logistics (third-party warehousing and fulfillment), and a suite of add-ons including BRT Priority (12pm next-day), 10:30am service, BRT Predict notifications, cash on delivery, and collection requests. The supporting technology layer is the myBRT platform, with dedicated Consumer, Business, and Logistics portals plus mobile apps, an E-label digital labelling feature, real-time Track & Trace, and native integrations to Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, WooCommerce, OpenCart, Drupal, and VirtueMart. Payments are processed through PayPal, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Visa, and Mastercard. The company combines direct-to-consumer self-service with a sales-led enterprise motion and uses dynamic fuel surcharge mechanisms (weekly diesel and monthly Rotterdam ARA jet fuel indices) plus volume contracts for high-volume shippers.
BRT is a privately held subsidiary of Geopost and operates without venture capital or public equity funding. Recent strategic activity includes the 2020 acquisition of Fermopoint to expand out-of-home delivery, the 2023 launch of BRT Academy (200,000+ course hours delivered across 11 thematic areas), the April 2026 relaunch of myBRT for Business, the launch of the Singular by BRT Made-in-Italy marketplace, and the 2026 achievement of SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets alongside an EcoVadis Gold Medal (82/100, top 5% of sector). Operational disruptions in 2026 include a July 8 fire at the Milan Bovisa branch and subsequent restructuring, plus ongoing labor coordination with Si Cobas.
BRT firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- BRT
- Legal name
- BRT S.p.A.
- Website
- https://brt.it
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1928
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1,001–5,000 employees
- Short description
- BRT (formerly Bartolini) is Italy's leading express courier and logistics provider, operating 200+ branches and 12,400+ pickup points under the Geopost/DPD group. It serves B2B, B2C, and e-commerce customers across domestic, European, and international lanes with parcel, freight, cold-chain, and warehousing services.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Where BRT is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Bologna
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices4 records
Markets served
BRT business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B and B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Domestic Parcel Delivery: Core revenue from domestic express parcel delivery services in Italy with 24/48 hour delivery timeframes. Pricing starts from €7.49 for online shipments.
- International Parcel Delivery: European and worldwide shipping services through Geopost network. Covers 28 countries in Europe with 48/72 hour delivery to most European destinations. Pricing from €14.99 for European shipments.
- E-commerce Logistics Solutions: Integrated logistics services for e-commerce businesses including BRT Business, BRT Home, BRT Shop & Shop2Shop services, and e-commerce platform integrations.
- BRT Fresh Temperature-Controlled Delivery: Specialized cold chain delivery service for perishable food products requiring temperature-controlled transport.
- Express Messenger Service: Heavy pallet and large shipment delivery without weight or volume limits, including 24-hour delivery to provincial capitals.
- Priority Delivery Services: Time-definite delivery options including PRIORITY service (delivery by 12pm next day) and 10:30am service for urgent shipments.
- Cash on Delivery Collection: Collection of cash payments from recipients upon delivery, with funds credited to sender within 7 working days.
- Fuel Surcharges: Tariff adjustments applied based on diesel fuel prices, calculated weekly and applied according to contractual terms.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Domestic Online Shipping - Starting at €7.49 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | European International Shipping - Starting at €14.99 |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Road Fuel Surcharge |
| Usage-based | Monthly | Air Freight Fuel Surcharge |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Quote-based Business Pricing |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Priority and Express Services |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels7 records
Marketing channels9 records
BRT product offering
Product offeringCore offering
BRT provides domestic and international parcel delivery, express courier and heavy-freight messaging, temperature-controlled fresh-food logistics (BRT fresh), and third-party warehousing/logistics for businesses in Italy and across Europe. It operates an integrated physical and digital infrastructure — 200+ branches, 12,400+ pickup points, locker network and the myBRT platform — serving B2B shippers, B2C consumers and e-commerce merchants. International reach is delivered through the parent Geopost network covering 28 European countries and worldwide destinations.
Product overview
BRT (Bartolini) is an Italian express courier and logistics company operating as part of the Geopost/DPD group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of delivery and logistics services organized around several core pillars: domestic express courier services (BRT Express), international European and worldwide delivery (BRT International, BRT Business, BRT Home, BRT Shop), temperature-controlled fresh food delivery (BRT fresh), and logistics/warehousing solutions. Supporting these core services are digital platforms including myBRT Consumer, myBRT Business, and myBRT Logistics for shipment management and tracking. The company also operates extensive physical infrastructure with over 12,350 BRT-fermopoint pickup locations and self-service locker networks, plus premium time-definite delivery options (Priority, 10:30 Service). The product portfolio is anchored by the myBRT digital ecosystem enabling real-time tracking, Predict delivery notifications, and flexible delivery management.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- BRT fresh: Temperature-controlled fresh food delivery service
- myBRT
- BRT-fermopoint
- BRT Locker
- Singular by BRT
- BRT Business
- BRT Home
- BRT Shop & Shop2Shop
Products and services
- BRT Express Courier (Domestic) Core express courier service for domestic shipments within Italy, offering delivery in 24/48 working hours with pickup, locker and home-delivery options. Pricing starts from €7.49 for online shipments up to 20kg (pickup/locker) or 31.5kg (home delivery).
- BRT International Delivery International parcel delivery service covering 28 European countries and worldwide destinations, with 48/72 hour delivery to most European destinations. Pricing from €14.99 for European shipments.
- BRT Express Messenger Heavy pallet and freight shipping service with no weight or volume limits, including 24-hour delivery to provincial capitals and hinterland areas within Italy.
- BRT fresh (Temperature-Controlled Delivery) Specialized temperature-controlled cold-chain delivery service for perishable food products requiring specific handling and refrigeration during transport. Operates as the BRT fresh wholly-owned subsidiary.
- BRT E-commerce Solutions Comprehensive suite of e-commerce delivery services including flexible delivery options, Predict notifications, and integration with Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, WooCommerce, Storeden, Zen Cart, OpenCart, Drupal and VirtueMart for online retailers.
- BRT Business (B2B European Service) B2B international delivery service for European shipments with day-definite lead times, designed for small and medium parcels up to 31.5kg and heavy shipments, with business-grade tracking and account management via myBRT Business.
- BRT Home (B2C European Service) B2C international delivery service covering shipments up to 31.5kg, 175cm length, and 300cm girth, with consumer-facing tracking portal and Predict delivery notifications.
- BRT Shop & Shop2Shop Pickup point and parcel shop delivery service leveraging over 150,000 pickup points across Europe for convenient collection and returns of e-commerce parcels.
- BRT Logistics (3PL and Warehousing) Third-party logistics and warehousing services offering integrated supply chain solutions, storage, and fulfillment operations for business customers, managed through the myBRT Logistics platform.
- BRT Priority Service (Delivery by 12 p.m.) Time-definite priority delivery option guaranteeing delivery by 12 p.m. the next business day after pickup, with no limits on weight, volume, or number of parcels.
- BRT 10:30 Service Premium early-morning delivery service guaranteeing delivery by 10:30 a.m. the next morning after pickup, for parcels up to 100kg and 0.5 cubic meters.
- BRT Cash on Delivery (Contrassegno) Cash collection service allowing recipients to pay for shipments upon delivery, with cash accepted up to €5,000 and bank drafts for higher amounts, and funds credited to sender within 7 working days.
- BRT Collection Request Shipment collection service allowing businesses to schedule pickups at their location with pre-printed labels and streamlined procedures.
- myBRT Consumer Portal and App Consumer-facing digital portal and mobile app for tracking shipments, managing deliveries, changing delivery times and addresses, and accessing Predict notifications from BRT.
- myBRT Business Portal Business customer portal for managing shipments, calculating costs, requesting pickups, viewing outcomes, and handling shipments on hold. Renewed digital experience launched April 2026.
- myBRT Logistics Platform Logistics management platform for warehouse stock management and operational logistics oversight of third-party logistics operations.
Quantifiable outcome
- Delivery within 24/48 hours in Italy
- +4 more outcomes
Companies that use BRT
Customer profileNamed customers6 records
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
BRT technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration12 records
AI capability2 records
Feature8 records
BRT partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- GeopostcoreBRT became part of Geopost in 2017. Geopost is a global leader in transport services and the European leader in parcel deliveries, with 2.2 billion parcels delivered worldwide, 55,000 employees & partners, and 150,000+ points in Europe. Geopost provides BRT with international network access and sustainability expertise including SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets.
- EuroExpressminorPartnership with EuroExpress international network for handling parcels and pallets worldwide, complementing the Geopost network for global coverage.
- Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders)minorBRT supports Médecins Sans Frontières with logistics services for mobile clinics in the Afar region of Ethiopia, demonstrating corporate social responsibility commitments.
- FermopointcoreAcquisition of Fermopoint expanded BRT's out-of-home delivery network. Fermopoint provides parcel pickup and drop-off services through partner retail locations.
- SedexminorBRT is a member of Sedex, a non-profit organization working globally to promote responsible and ethical business practices in supply chains.
- Various E-commerce Platform ProviderscoreTechnical integrations with major e-commerce platforms including Shopify, Magento, PrestaShop, WooCommerce, Storeden, Zen Cart, OpenCart, Drupal, and VirtueMart for seamless order fulfillment and shipping label generation.
Scale indicators11 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
BRT competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- SDA Express Courier: SDA is Poste Italiane's B2B/B2C parcel arm and BRT's closest direct competitor in the Italian express courier market, operating domestic and international parcel delivery with similar B2B/B2C service tiers across Italy.
- GLS Italy: GLS is one of Europe's largest parcel networks with deep Italian operations, offering domestic and cross-border B2B/B2C parcel services that directly overlap with BRT's core domestic express and international shipping portfolio.
Broad incumbents
- Poste Italiane: Italy's national postal operator and parent of SDA, with unmatched nationwide branch and last-mile infrastructure; competes head-on with BRT on domestic parcels, e-commerce delivery, and C2C/B2C services.
- DHL Express Italy: DHL operates a global premium express and logistics network with a strong Italian presence; overlaps with BRT on time-definite domestic express and international B2B shipping services.
- UPS Italy: UPS offers domestic Italian and global parcel/logistics services with similar B2B focus; competes with BRT in time-definite domestic express and international shipping for enterprise shippers.
- FedEx Italy: FedEx provides international priority and domestic Italian parcel services, directly competing with BRT on cross-border e-commerce and B2B express shipments.
- DPD (Geopost): DPD is BRT's sister brand within Geopost, operating a similar B2B/B2C parcel model across Western Europe; while not a competitor within Italy, it is a benchmark for BRT's service design, pricing, and network economics.
Emerging players
- InPost Italy: InPost is a fast-growing parcel locker and out-of-home delivery specialist expanding aggressively in Italy; competes with BRT's locker and BRT-fermopoint networks in the C2C and B2C pickup segment.
- Amazon Logistics (Italy): Amazon Logistics operates its own last-mile and middle-mile parcel network in Italy and is a customer and competitor of BRT; competes most directly on e-commerce B2C delivery economics and is reshaping the integrator market.
- Mondial Relay: Mondial Relay runs an out-of-home parcel pickup point network across Europe and is expanding in Italy; competes with BRT-fermopoint for C2C and B2C drop-off/collection volume.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat8 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
BRT social profiles
Digital presenceBRT compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance3 records
BRT financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
BRT leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
BRT subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries3 records
BRT funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
BRT M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A1 record
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about BRT
What does BRT do?
BRT provides domestic and international parcel delivery, express courier and heavy-freight messaging, temperature-controlled fresh-food logistics (BRT fresh), and third-party warehousing/logistics for businesses in Italy and across Europe. It operates an integrated physical and digital infrastructure — 200+ branches, 12,400+ pickup points, locker network and the myBRT platform — serving B2B shippers, B2C consumers and e-commerce merchants. International reach is delivered through the parent Geopost network covering 28 European countries and worldwide destinations.
Is BRT a public or private company?
BRT is a private company. It is classified as corporate owned and is currently operating.
When was BRT founded?
BRT was founded in 1928. It employs 1,001 to 5,000 people.
Where is BRT based?
BRT is headquartered in Bologna, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does BRT make money?
Eight revenue lines are on record. Domestic Parcel Delivery is the primary driver. The others are international Parcel Delivery, E-commerce Logistics Solutions, BRT Fresh Temperature-Controlled Delivery, express Messenger Service, priority Delivery Services, cash on Delivery Collection and fuel Surcharges.
Who are BRT's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are SDA Express Courier and GLS Italy. Broad incumbents are Poste Italiane, DHL Express Italy, UPS Italy, FedEx Italy and DPD (Geopost). Emerging players are InPost Italy, Amazon Logistics (Italy) and Mondial Relay.
Does BRT have an API?
No public API is recorded for BRT.