What Tuvia Italia does

Tuvia Italia (TUVIA ITALIA S.P.A.) is an Italy-headquartered international logistics provider founded in 1986, operating from Via San Francesco d'Assisi 23 in Opera (MI) and maintaining seven office and warehouse locations across Italy. Since 2017 the company has operated as a subsidiary of Kerry Logistics Network Limited (HKEX: 0636), extending its service portfolio into a multinational freight forwarding and contract logistics platform.

The company delivers a multi-modal service stack: air, sea, and land freight forwarding; contract logistics and warehousing; e-commerce logistics; express delivery; bonded warehousing; and fairs logistics for exhibitions and events. Customers span eight disclosed verticals — Machinery, Furniture, Energy, Pharma, Automotive, Fashion, FMCG, and Electronics — supported by an extensive certification base including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 28000:2007, AEO, IATA, FIATA, HACCP, and GDP, which qualify the business for regulated cargo handling and customs facilitation. In 2022 the company deployed a new Transport Management System (TMS) and Warehouse Management System (WMS) as its operational technology backbone.

The revenue model is asset-light forwarding and warehousing: FY2022 disclosed revenue of €64.64M (up 10% YoY) and EBITDA of €2.16M (up 32% YoY) across 1,606 active customers (up 17% YoY), implying a margin profile typical of mid-market European forwarders. Go-to-market is B2B across SMEs and mid-cap Italian exporters/importers, with the parent KLN network providing international reach. Talent development is institutionalized through the Tuvia Academy program for future Managing Directors, and the Albairate facility runs on 100% renewable electricity in alignment with the parent's net-zero-by-2050 commitment.

Name

Tuvia Italia

Legal name

TUVIA ITALIA S.P.A.

Website

https://tuviaitalia.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Tuvia Italia is an Italy-based international logistics provider offering air, sea, and land freight, contract logistics, bonded warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment to 1,606 active customers across machinery, furniture, energy, pharma, automotive, fashion, FMCG, and electronics verticals, operating as a subsidiary of Kerry Logistics Network since 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Air Consolidation & Deconsolidation (Consols, Master/House AWB) (TLACAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

In-Transit & Special Regimes Processing (Transit, TIR/ATA Carnet, Temporary Import/Export) (TLACAFAJ), International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Contract logistics
• Customs brokerage
• Warehousing distribution
• E-commerce fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Milano

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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. International Freight Forwarding: Core revenue stream comprising air freight, ocean freight, and road/rail freight services for import and export shipments. Services include door-to-door delivery, customs clearance, and consolidated shipments.
2. Contract Logistics: Integrated logistics services including procurement, distribution, warehousing, and customer service optimization for clients.
3. E-commerce Logistics: End-to-end e-commerce solutions covering B2B, B2C, and B2B2C fulfillment including cross-border distribution and last-mile delivery.
4. Express Services: Same-day delivery, next-day delivery, and economy express services with value-added options including home delivery, re-packing, and cash on delivery.
5. Bonded Warehouse Services: Customs bonded storage allowing duty deferment, VAT deferment, and temporary storage of non-taxed goods.
6. Fairs & Exhibitions Logistics: Specialized logistics for trade fairs and exhibitions including international transport, customs formalities, and on-site support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Tuvia Italia is an integrated international logistics and freight forwarding company that moves goods by air, ocean, road, and rail for Italian exporters and importers. It bundles these transport modes with contract logistics, customs brokerage, bonded warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment, express delivery, and fairs/exhibitions logistics, serving specialized verticals such as machinery, furniture, energy, chemicals/pharma, automotive, fashion, FMCG, and electronics.

Product overview

Tuvia Italia is an integrated logistics and freight forwarding company founded in 1986, operating as part of Kerry Logistics (KLN), one of Asia's largest and world's top ten logistics operators. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of logistics services organized into two main categories: core transport and logistics services (Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road & Rail Freight, Express Delivery, Contract Logistics, Bonded Warehouse, E-commerce Logistics, and Fairs & Exhibitions), and industry-specific solutions (Machinery & Automation, Furniture, Energy, Chemicals & Pharma, Automotive, Fashion & Lifestyle, Consumer & Retail, and Electronics & Technology). The portfolio is unified by shared logistics infrastructure, customs expertise, and integrated technology systems (TMS/WMS with real-time monitoring), while each service and industry vertical offers specialized capabilities such as temperature-controlled transport, dangerous goods handling, and regulatory compliance (GDP, ADR, AEO).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Logistics Integrated logistics services that make procurement, distribution, warehousing, and customer service processes more efficient and sustainable for B2B clients.
• Air Freight International and domestic air freight forwarding with 35+ years of experience, including consolidated shipments, door-to-door service, temperature-controlled transport, and dangerous goods handling.
• Ocean Freight Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) ocean freight services with door-to-door delivery and cross-trade solutions to/from any port worldwide.
• Road & Rail Freight Flexible road and rail freight transportation with dedicated express shipping, LTL services, temperature-controlled and dangerous goods shipments across Europe and Central Asia.
• Fairs & Exhibitions Logistics Worldwide logistics service for international trade fairs including transport by ocean, air or truck, customs formalities, documentation, Carnet preparation, and insurance coverage.
• E-commerce Logistics End-to-end e-commerce solutions covering B2B, B2C, and B2B2C flows with omni-channel fulfilment, cross-border distribution, automated inventory management, last-mile delivery, and reverse logistics.
• Express Delivery Express services including same-day delivery, next-day delivery, and economy services with value-added options such as home delivery, re-packing, web tracking, and cash on delivery.
• Bonded Warehouse (Deposito Doganale) Customs bonded warehouse in Albairate (Milan) allowing deferral of duty and VAT payments until goods are distributed for sale, with benefits for perishable goods and unsold inventory management.
• Chemicals & Pharma Logistics GDP-compliant international transport of pharmaceutical products and ADR dangerous goods classes, with controlled temperature transport, real-time monitoring, ALCOA-compliant documentation, and full regulatory compliance.
• Machinery & Automation Logistics Specialised logistics for industrial machinery of any weight and volume, including FCL/LCL shipments, IMO dangerous goods, Out of Gauge cargo, and Break bulk loads with feasibility studies and customs procedures.
• Furniture Logistics Transport and logistics for high-end furniture and furnishing accessories with 30+ years of experience, featuring specialised wrapping, CCTV-monitored warehouses, and customised packaging solutions.
• Energy Logistics International transport of alternative energy components including solar panels and batteries with a dedicated department ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Automotive Logistics Logistics for the automotive sector with 24/7 emergency transport management, dangerous goods (ADR) handling, and prompt action capabilities to maintain production lines.
• Fashion & Lifestyle Logistics Customised logistics solutions for luxury, fashion, sportswear, beauty, and lifestyle products with quality control, high-security warehousing, and seasonal peak management.
• Consumer & Retail (FMCG) Logistics Logistics for fast-moving consumer goods with high-volume handling, manufacturer/supplier management, cross-docking, milky-run delivery, and expiry date management.
• Electronics & Technology Logistics Supply chain solutions for international hi-tech brands with lean operations from inbound to outbound, distribution, after-sales, and reverse logistics.

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Kerry Logistics (KLN)coreOthers · 1 January 2017Tuvia Italia entered the Kerry Logistics group in 2017. Kerry Logistics is one of the major Asian logistics operators and among the top 10 globally. KLN provides global network support, strategic integration procedures including monthly carbon footprint reporting, and alignment with the group target of net zero carbon emissions by 2050. KLN Freight (Italy) S.p.A. is the legal entity name.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• FERCAM: Italian-headquartered logistics and freight forwarding company with a comparable mix of road, air, and sea freight plus contract logistics services. Strong overlap in Italian mid-market and SME customer base.
• Arcese Group: Italy-based transport and logistics provider offering road, air, and sea freight with warehousing and customs services. Comparable domestic Italian footprint and mid-market customer profile.

Direct peers

• Expeditors: Asset-light international freight forwarder focused on air and ocean freight with customs brokerage. Closely comparable business model and customer base, with significant Italian operations.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Now owned by CMA CGM, with strong vertical expertise (including automotive and consumer) that mirrors Tuvia Italia's portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with significant Italian presence. Offers air & sea freight, road, and contract logistics, competing for the same enterprise and mid-market forwarding customers.
• Geodis: France-based global logistics company with strong freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution capabilities. Direct competitor for Italian and pan-European integrated logistics contracts.
• DB Schenker: Major European-headquartered logistics provider offering land, air, ocean freight, and contract logistics with deep operations in Italy. Overlapping multi-modal service portfolio and similar vertical mix.
• DHL Global Forwarding: The global freight forwarding and customs arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road freight and customs services worldwide. Direct competitor in Italy for mid-market and enterprise forwarding contracts.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong air, sea, road, and contract logistics offerings. Competes head-to-head in Italy on integrated logistics and industry-specific solutions.
• Kerry Logistics (KLN): Tuvia Italia's parent company and one of the top 10 global logistics operators. KLN offers integrated supply chain, freight forwarding, and contract logistics across Asia and globally, sharing the same multi-modal service DNA as Tuvia but at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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