D.B. GROUP

What D.B. GROUP does

D.B. Group is a privately held Italian freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1980 by brothers Valter and Vittorino De Bortoli and headquartered in Montebelluna (Treviso), Italy. Operating as D.B. GROUP Spa under Italian law, the company runs 79 branch offices across Europe, Asia, the Americas, Africa, and the Middle East, supported by a global agent network, with roughly 1,000+ employees and reported revenue of €465 million. The company maintains over 320,000 sqm of warehouse capacity including bonded, tax, and temperature-controlled facilities, and has developed dedicated regional operations in Romania (8 offices, 5 logistics centers), India (6 offices), and the United States through its Distrilogik 3PL brand (hubs in Dayton, Carson, and Miami).

The company's core offerings span international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail, and combined Sea+Air), supply chain management (logistics assistance, customs consultancy, supply chain consulting, and bespoke solutions), and industry-specific services for fashion & lifestyle, exhibitions, and e-commerce. Technology infrastructure includes ERP-integrated WMS with online stock visibility, a web tracking portal, and EDI management — capabilities positioned as supporting rather than differentiating the offering. Regulatory credentials are a meaningful part of the operational backbone, including AEO, C-TPAT, FIATA, IATA, AEOF, ISO 9001 (since 1996), ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and AIB certifications.

D.B. Group's business model is B2B enterprise-focused, with consultative field sales, quote-based pricing tied to shipment specifications, and a "Global Forwarding Partner" positioning that emphasizes long-term relationships over transactional volume. Revenue streams combine transaction fees from freight forwarding with managed-services revenue from supply chain contracts, professional-services fees from customs consultancy, and bespoke project engagements. The company targets enterprise clients across fashion & lifestyle, automotive, industrial machinery, e-commerce, and exhibitions/end-markets, with no public pricing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no public listing.

Name

D.B. GROUP

Legal name

D.B. GROUP Spa

Website

https://dbgroup.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

D.B. Group is a privately held Italian freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1980, providing air, ocean, road, and rail freight forwarding, supply chain management, and customs consultancy to enterprise clients across 79 branches worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

International Fulfillment, Forwarding & Consolidation Services (CRAFAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Marketplace & Merchant Cross-Border Enablement (Platform Logistics) (TLACAKAI), Refrigerated (Chilled) Freight Forwarding (TLACAMAA)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Supply chain management
• Customs consultancy services
• Warehousing and distribution
• E-commerce fulfillment logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Montebelluna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International freight forwarding services across air, ocean, road, and rail transport modes. Core revenue stream including FCL/LCL ocean shipments, air freight, and combined Sea+Air services.
2. Supply Chain Management & Logistics: Logistics assistance including inbound, outbound and reverse logistics. Network of facilities spanning over 320,000 sqm including bonded, tax and temperature-controlled warehouses.
3. Customs Consultancy: Customs advisory services with multidisciplinary team supporting management of complex requirements for international trade. Services include document handling for import/export operations.
4. Bespoke Solutions: Tailor-made logistic projects developed to answer specific needs of brands, representing the highest level of know-how and partnership.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

D.B. GROUP provides international freight forwarding services across air, ocean, road, and rail transport modes, supplemented by integrated supply chain management, customs consultancy, warehousing across 320,000+ sqm of bonded/tax/temperature-controlled facilities, and bespoke logistics projects tailored to complex client needs. The company operates a global network of 79 branches delivering end-to-end forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, distribution, and e-commerce fulfillment services to enterprise customers worldwide.

Product overview

D.B. Group is a freight forwarding, logistics, and customs consultancy company offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated logistics solutions. The core offering consists of Freight Forwarding Services (including Air Freight, Ocean Freight, Road Freight, Rail Freight, and Sea+Air combined transport) and Supply Chain Management (comprising Logistics Assistance, Customs Consultancy, Supply Chain Consulting, and Bespoke Solutions). The company operates through a global network of 79 branches across Europe, Asia, Africa, North America, and Latin America. Key sub-brands include Distrilogik (U.S.-focused 3PL operations), and the company provides industry-specific solutions for Fashion & Lifestyle and Exhibitions. Supporting services include Web Tracking for shipment monitoring, On Board Courier for urgent deliveries, and E-commerce Logistics solutions. The company also maintains dedicated operations in key markets including India (6 offices) and Romania (8 offices with 5 logistics centers).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Distrilogik: D.B. Group brand dedicated to U.S. 3PL logistics, providing integrated partnership with tailored solutions for fashion & footwear, design and furniture, consumer goods, and e-commerce sectors. Operates hubs in Dayton, Carson, and Miami with AIB certification for food product storage.

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding Services International freight forwarding services offering ocean, air, road, and rail transport solutions with global coverage across 79 branches worldwide for clients moving goods internationally.
• Air Freight Air transport services for international shipments providing fast and reliable cargo delivery to and from worldwide destinations, enabled by IATA agent status.
• Ocean Freight Sea freight services including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments for international transport between major global ports.
• Road Freight Road transport services including FTL (Full Truck Load) and LTL (Less than Truck Load) for domestic and international shipments with door-to-door delivery.
• Rail Freight Rail transport solutions for international freight forwarding providing cost-effective and reliable cargo movement across rail networks.
• Sea + Air Combined sea and air transport service offering flexible solutions that balance cost efficiency with speed for international shipments.
• Supply Chain Management Integrated supply chain management services including logistics assistance, customs consultancy, supply chain consulting, and bespoke solutions tailored to client needs.
• Logistics Assistance Customized solutions for inbound, outbound and reverse logistics with a network of facilities spanning over 300,000 sqm, including bonded, tax and temperature-controlled warehouses.
• Customs Consultancy Multidisciplinary customs consultancy services including customs classification, valuation, clearance procedures, AEO certification support, and C-TPAT compliance for international trade.
• Supply Chain Consulting Strategic consulting services providing dedicated expert teams to define and apply innovative strategies for continuous improvement of freight forwarding, logistics and customs operations.
• Bespoke Solutions Tailor-made logistics projects developed to answer specific brand needs, exceeding standard solutions to express the full partnership potential with clients.
• Web Tracking Online shipment tracking portal allowing clients to monitor shipment status by entering tracking number and selecting the D.B. Group office that handled the shipment.
• On Board Courier Urgent shipment service for time-critical deliveries handled by courier personnel accompanying cargo on flights.
• Fashion & Lifestyle Logistics Specialized logistics solutions for fashion and lifestyle industry including white glove services, direct home delivery, and exhibition logistics.
• Exhibition Logistics Specialized services for trade fairs and exhibitions, including ATA Carnet management for temporary admission of goods across customs territories.
• Distrilogik US 3PL Operations D.B. Group brand dedicated to U.S. logistics providing integrated 3PL partnership with hubs in Dayton, Carson, and Miami. Offers 3PL logistics, inbound/outbound logistics, reverse logistics, online stock and WMS, and customs warehouses including Class 3 Bonded Warehouses, CFS, and FTZ. The Carson facility holds AIB certification for food product storage.
• E-commerce Logistics Comprehensive logistics solutions for e-commerce including inventory management, warehousing with WMS systems, order fulfillment, reverse logistics for returns, and decentralized warehouse strategies.

Quantifiable outcome

• 320,000 sqm of warehouse space across network
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 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

Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WeCustomsminorOthersRelated company within the Group structure. Newsletter consent mentions sharing of personal data with WeCustoms for autonomous marketing purposes.
• DistrilogikcoreOthersD.B. Group brand dedicated to US logistics operations. Integrated 3PL partnership providing warehousing in Dayton, Carson, and Miami. 60+ professionals serving fashion, furniture, consumer goods, and e-commerce sectors with 340,000 sqft warehouse space.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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