What TIBA does

TIBA, S.L.U. is a Spain-headquartered international freight forwarder, customs broker, and contract logistics operator that has operated under the Grupo Romeu umbrella since its founding in 1974 (Colombia) and 1975 (Spain). The company provides multi-modal transport (air, sea, and land), customs brokerage and tax representation, contract logistics, warehousing and distribution, project cargo for oversized industrial loads, and quality-control services for goods sourced from Asia. It serves enterprise and mid-market B2B customers across 14+ verticals including aerospace, automotive, healthcare and pharmaceuticals, mining, renewable energy, food and beverages, retail and fashion, hotels, and events.

The technology stack centers on the myTIBA customer portal for shipment tracking and logistics management, the DEIWorld visibility platform, and internally deployed warehouse management systems. AI integration is documented specifically within warehouse management in Mexico, where fill rates improved from below 90% to above 99%. TIBA holds a comprehensive set of certifications that qualify it for regulated lanes: AEO/OEA, IATA cargo agent, CEIV Pharma, GDP, IFS Logistics, ISO 9001/14001/13485, BASC, TRACE, SQAS, and AESA Known Shipper. Proprietary technology is therefore best characterized as a functional operational layer rather than a differentiated AI/data product.

TIBA's go-to-market is relationship-based enterprise field sales delivered through 50+ company-owned offices across 19 countries on 4 continents and a network of 460+ certified agents. Revenue is generated primarily through transactional fees on freight forwarding shipments, professional service fees for customs brokerage, and recurring storage and value-added logistics fees under multi-year contract logistics engagements. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company has historically expanded organically by entering new Latin American and African markets (most recently Türkiye in 2024) and in 2025 accelerated inorganic growth by acquiring SMX Logistics (Brazil, March 2025) and Total Freight Worldwide (air freight, April 2025). The company is privately held within the family-owned Grupo Romeu conglomerate.

Name

TIBA

Legal name

TIBA, S.L.U.

Website

https://tibagroup.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

TIBA is a Spain-headquartered international freight forwarder, customs broker, and contract logistics operator serving enterprise B2B customers across healthcare, automotive, mining, renewable energy, retail, and food/beverages through 50+ offices in 19 countries and a 460+ agent network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Duty & Tax Management (Duty Drawback, Refunds, Bonded/FTZ Support) (TLACAFAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Air Waybill (AWB) Issuance/Management (Master/House) (TLACAHAB)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Contract logistics
• Warehousing and distribution
• Project cargo transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices51 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International transport services including air freight, sea freight, and land transport. Revenue generated through service fees based on shipment volume, weight, and complexity.
2. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance and tax representation services, generating revenue through service fees for documentation processing and compliance.
3. Contract Logistics: Warehousing, distribution, and contract logistics services with technology-driven solutions. Revenue generated through storage fees and value-added logistics services.
4. Project Cargo: Oversized and specialized cargo handling services for industrial projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TIBA provides end-to-end international logistics services for B2B clients, including air, sea, and land freight forwarding, customs brokerage and tax representation, contract logistics with company-owned warehousing and distribution, project cargo handling for oversized loads, and industry-specific solutions for healthcare/pharma, energy, mining, automotive, retail, and perishables. Revenue is generated through service fees on shipments, recurring contract logistics fees, and specialized project cargo fees, supported by the myTIBA tracking portal and DEIWorld visibility platform.

Product overview

TIBA is a freight forwarder and logistics operator that operates as a single-partner network offering multimodal international transport solutions (air, sea, and land freight) along with comprehensive logistics services including customs brokerage, contract logistics, warehousing and distribution, and project cargo. The company provides industry-specific solutions across sectors including healthcare/pharmaceuticals, energy (renewable, solar, wind), mining, automotive, retail, and perishables. The portfolio includes proprietary tracking tools (MyTIBA) and specialized offerings like Flexitank for bulk liquids. TIBA operates through over 50 company-owned offices across 4 continents with a network of certified agents worldwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International air transport services for shipping goods by air, offering adapted options to meet the needs of each operation, supported by IATA e-AWB documentation capability.
• Sea Freight International sea transport services for shipping goods by ocean freight, offering adapted options to meet the needs of each operation.
• Land Transport Ground transportation services for international cargo movement, offering adapted options to the needs of each operation.
• Customs Broker Customs management services through authorized customs agents to minimize time and costs while optimizing customs and taxes of import/export operations.
• Tax Representative Tax representation services for international trade operations.
• Contract Logistics Customized contract logistics solutions with technology-driven approaches for warehousing and distribution operations.
• Logistics, Distribution and Warehousing Supply chain services including warehousing and distribution through company-owned warehouses.
• Project Cargo Specialized services for efficiently carrying out projects of oversized loads with expertise in project cargo logistics.
• Quality Controls for Importing from China and Asia Quality inspection and control services for goods imported from China and Asia to ensure product integrity.
• Flexitank Bulk liquids transport solution using flexitank technology for efficient handling of liquid cargo.
• Healthcare Logistics Specialized logistics solutions for the healthcare sector including pharmaceutical products, medical devices, cosmetics, and personal care items, compliant with GDP and CEIV Pharma certifications.
• Energy Logistics Specialized logistics services for the energy sector including renewable energy, solar power, wind power, and gas and oil.
• Mining Logistics Specialized logistics solutions for the mining industry sector, including heavy equipment transport and bulk commodity logistics.
• Automotive Logistics Specialized logistics services for the automotive industry sector, including vehicle parts logistics and just-in-time supply chain management.
• Retail Logistics Specialized logistics solutions for retail and fashion sectors.
• Time Critical Logistics Specialized urgent and time-sensitive logistics services for critical shipments.
• myTIBA Customer-facing shipment tracking portal providing transparency and visibility into logistics operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Warehouse fill rates increased from below 90% to above 99% through WMS improvements in Mexico operations
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Total Freight WorldwidecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2025TIBA acquired Total Freight Worldwide in April 2025, consolidating its leadership in airfreight and strengthening airfreight operating capabilities. This acquisition enhanced TIBA's airfreight services globally.
• SMX LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2025SMX Logistics was acquired and became part of the TIBA family in March 2025, strengthening TIBA's presence in Brazil and expanding operational capacity in one of the most strategic markets for global trade. This acquisition expanded TIBA's footprint in the Latin American market.
• Grupo RomeucoreOthersTIBA is part of Grupo Romeu, a family-owned business group that provides financial backing and strategic direction. TIBA celebrated 50 years in the market as part of Grupo Romeu.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationTIBA is certified as an IATA agent, providing access to the global distribution network of airlines and the ability to issue air waybill documentation (e-AWB). TIBA also holds CEIV Pharma certification from IATA.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global supply chain and freight forwarding company majority-owned by CMA CGM. Competes with TIBA on sea/air freight, contract logistics, and project cargo across LatAm and Europe.
• Geodis: French global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics and customs services. Direct overlap with TIBA on Iberia presence, multi-modal forwarding, and customs brokerage across trans-Atlantic trade lanes.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider formed via serial M&A of forwarders (Panalpina, Agility GIL, Schenker). Competes head-to-head with TIBA across air/sea freight, road and project cargo, with similar M&A-driven growth DNA.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global forwarding and customs arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road freight and customs services. Direct overlap with TIBA's full-stack forwarding and customs brokerage offering across all of TIBA's key geographies.
• Expeditors International: U.S.-listed global logistics company specialising in air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Closely comparable on the international freight forwarding and customs brokerage core that anchors TIBA's business.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider offering land, air, ocean freight and contract logistics. Direct overlap with TIBA's full-service offering and broad European/LatAm footprint.
• DACHSER: European-headquartered logistics company combining road, air and sea freight forwarding with contract logistics. Overlaps with TIBA on European freight forwarding and warehousing, and competes for similar mid-market and enterprise shippers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder. Overlaps with TIBA on air, sea, land and customs brokerage across Iberia, LatAm and global trade lanes, but operates at materially greater scale and digital maturity.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered integrated logistics services provider with growing Europe and LatAm presence. Comparable to TIBA on multi-modal forwarding and contract logistics, but with primary strength in intra-Asia trade flows.

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-founded mid-sized international forwarder with air, sea, road, customs and contract logistics. Closely comparable to TIBA in size, family-ownership heritage, vertical specialisation, and global office network strategy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tiba
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@tibagroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/tibagroup
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tibagroup

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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