What Patinter does

Patinter is a privately held, family-owned European road haulage and logistics operator headquartered in Mangualde, Portugal, founded in 1964/1967 and now operating through wholly owned subsidiaries in Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, the UK and the Czech Republic. The group runs a fleet of more than 1,200 vehicles (average age 3 years, 99% Euro 5/6 compliant) supported by six strategically located logistics platforms totalling 46,500 m² of warehousing and an in-house 24/7 roadside assistance programme covering 300 maintenance partners. Its service portfolio spans Full Truck Load (FTL) and Less-than-Truckload (LTL) transport, temperature-controlled transport (GDP-certified for medicinal products), maritime container haulage to major European ports, Road Feeder Service (RFS) for air cargo, contract distribution and third-party logistics with co-packing.

Operations are run on a FleetBoard-based fleet management system providing 100% real-time vehicle tracking, route planning, driving-behaviour analysis and EC 561/2006 compliance, combined with Warehouse Management Systems and RF scanning for warehousing customers. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, NP 39001 (road safety), NP 4552 (work-life balance, first in the Portuguese transport sector in 2020) and GDP certifications, and in 2026 received Gold status in project44's Preferred Carrier Programme and a B- rating from CDP.

Commercially, Patinter operates an enterprise B2B direct-sales model with dedicated account managers offering 24/7/365 single-point-of-contact service and quote-based pricing to over 5,000 clients across diverse end-markets including automotive, paper (International Paper), pharmaceuticals, food, metallurgy, textiles and air cargo. Selected enterprise recognition includes a Nissan UK 'best logistics operator' award for the Sunderland plant and an International Paper Spain 'Best Transport Supplier of the Year' designation. Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee transport and logistics contracts, with the group employing approximately 1,200 professionals from 15+ nationalities.

Name

Patinter

Legal name

PATINTER - PORTUGUESA DE AUTOMÓVEIS TRANSPORTADORES, S.A.

Website

https://patinter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Patinter is a family-owned Portuguese-headquartered road haulage and logistics group operating a 1,200-vehicle fleet and six logistics platforms across Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, the UK and the Czech Republic, serving over 5,000 B2B clients with FTL/LTL, temperature-controlled, container, RFS and warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight Transport and Contract Logistics

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Temperature-Controlled Road Freight (Reefer Trucking & Cross-Border) (TLACAMAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Temperature-Controlled Intermodal & Cross-Border Reefer Transport (TLADAHAL), Reefer Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) & Multi-Stop Distribution (TLADAHAB), Vehicle Diagnostics, Predictive Maintenance & Remote Monitoring (TLAEAFAE)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Temperature-controlled logistics
• Container haulage services
• Contract warehousing distribution
• Air cargo road feeder

Headquarters

HQ city

Mangualde

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Full Truck Load (FTL) Transport Services: Dedicated truckload transport services for cargo requiring maximum capacity, with options for domestic, regional or cross-border shipping including refrigerated trailers, curtainside transport, or sea containers. Customized solutions based on customer needs.
2. Less-than-Truckload (LTL) Transport Services: Partial load services for customers needing to transport smaller volumes of cargo, with direct import/export services to and from all over Europe.
3. Container Haulage Services: Transport services for maritime containers (20', 30', 40' and 45') in temperature ambient and controlled conditions to and from major European ports.
4. Temperature Controlled Transport: Specialized transport services for temperature-sensitive goods such as fresh products and medicines, with real-time temperature monitoring and GDP-compliant operations.
5. Road Feeder Service (RFS): Air cargo road transportation service operating in all European airports, hubs and major ports, with 24/7 availability and drivers specifically trained for air cargo transport.
6. Logistics and Warehousing Services: Short-term and long-term storage solutions in depots for one or several users, including co-packing, 3PL services, and logistics platform management across 6 locations with 46,500 m2 of total storage area.
7. Distribution Services: Customized distribution solutions in Portugal, Spain and UK, including groupage, regular loads in semi or full trailers lots, with flexible transit times and value-added services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Patinter provides European road freight transport and contract logistics services, including Full Truck Load (FTL), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL), temperature-controlled pharmaceutical and food transport, maritime container haulage, Road Feeder Service (RFS) for air cargo, last-mile and groupage distribution, and short/long-term warehousing with co-packing and 3PL. Operations are supported by a 1,200+ vehicle fleet (99% Euro 5/6), six cross-dock logistics platforms spanning Portugal, Spain, France, and Germany, and the in-house FleetBoard tracking platform with real-time GPS and temperature monitoring.

Product overview

Patinter is a European road freight transport operator offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services. The core portfolio includes Full Truck Load (FTL) and Less Than Truck Load (LTL) transport, Temperature Controlled transport for pharmaceuticals and perishables, Container Haulage for maritime logistics, and Road Feeder Service (RFS) for air cargo. Supporting these transport services are Warehousing & Logistics solutions with co-packing capabilities, a proprietary Fleet Management System (FleetBoard) with real-time tracking, and the Patinter Training Academy for driver development. The company operates across Portugal, Spain, France, Germany, and UK with 6 logistics platforms and a fleet of over 1,200 vehicles.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Truck Load (FTL) Transport

Quantifiable outcome

• Fuel savings of 1.2 liters per 100 km through eco-driving training and economic driving practices
• +10 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• project44coreTechnology or Integration · 6 May 2026Patinter achieves Gold status in project44's Preferred Carrier Programme 2026, the highest distinction awarded by the world's leading advanced supply chain visibility platform. This recognition consolidates Patinter's position among a select group of benchmark carriers operating on a global scale, with real-time data availability between 85% and 94%.
• IEFP (Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatinter participates in the Supported Employment in the Open Labour Market programme in partnership with IEFP. This programme aims to include people with disabilities and impairments in the workforce under normal working conditions and develop essential skills for their full integration into society.
• GDP Certification BodiescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPatinter obtained GDP (Good Distribution Practice) certification for road transport of medicinal products for human use. This certification covers temperature-controlled transport services and specific driver training in compliance with applicable European guidelines and national legal framework.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• XPO Logistics (European operations): XPO operates one of the largest less-than-truckload and truckload networks in Western Europe. It is directly comparable to Patinter on FTL/LTL services, European network density, and enterprise B2B go-to-market.
• Waberer's International: Waberer's is a major European full-truck-load road transport and logistics provider with hubs across Hungary, Germany, and broader Europe. Comparable to Patinter on long-distance European trucking, FTL focus, and cross-border enterprise freight services.
• STEF: STEF is a European leader in temperature-controlled transport and logistics for food and healthcare products. It is closely comparable to Patinter's GDP-certified pharmaceutical cold-chain and perishable food capabilities, with similar multi-country operations in France, Iberia, Benelux, and beyond.
• ID Logistics: ID Logistics is a European contract logistics and multi-country distribution specialist operating numerous warehousing and transport platforms. Comparable to Patinter on multi-country B2B distribution, warehousing, and integrated logistics offerings.
• Girteka Logistics: Girteka is one of Europe's largest road transport operators with a multi-thousand-truck fleet and FTL/LTL service across the continent. It is comparable to Patinter as a similarly scaled European road freight carrier competing for cross-border enterprise freight contracts.
• Eurotranspharma (Eurotrans Logistique): Eurotranspharma specializes in temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport across Europe, with GDP-compliant operations. It is highly comparable to Patinter's pharmaceutical cold-chain and GDP-certified road transport services.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: DSV is a global transport and logistics group with substantial European road and intermodal freight forwarding. Comparable on multi-modal European freight and customer overlap but significantly larger and more diversified than Patinter.
• Geodis: Geodis is a global logistics provider with strong European road freight, contract logistics, and distribution operations. Comparable to Patinter's FTL/LTL and warehousing offerings, but at much greater scale and with broader service scope.
• DHL Freight (Deutsche Post DHL Group): DHL Freight operates one of Europe's largest road freight networks with FTL/LTL, cross-border, and visibility-enabled services. It overlaps with Patinter's core road transport offering but is a much larger, broader portfolio incumbent.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with road, air, and sea operations across Europe. It intersects with Patinter on European road freight, container haulage, and pharma/healthcare logistics but at global scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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