CTS

What CTS does

CTS Compagnia Trasporti e Spedizioni S.p.A. is an Italian industrial logistics company founded in 1998 and headquartered in Ravenna, specializing in exceptional road transport, industrial lifting, handling, positioning, and assembly of oversized and heavy equipment (in Italian: trasporti eccezionali, sollevamenti, movimentazioni, montaggi industriali). The company operates a large proprietary fleet headlined by 98 self-propelled modular transporter (SPMT) axles capable of moving up to 3,000 tons in confined-space configurations, hydraulic tower and jack lifting systems exceeding 2,000 tons, and a diversified crane fleet spanning 2.7-ton electric mini-cranes through 300-ton truck-mounted units, including electric and hybrid models for zero-emission indoor work. Service coverage spans in-house feasibility studies, route planning, permit acquisition, transport, lifting, positioning, and final assembly delivered under a single commercial contact — an integrated stack designed to handle complex multi-stage industrial projects without customer-side coordination overhead.

The business model is project-based and quote-driven: customers (predominantly industrial enterprises in Italy) initiate engagement via the commercial department, which provides free estimates and tailors solutions per project. CTS serves five primary verticals — ceramics (Marazzi Ceramica, SACMI), oil & gas (Ravenna-area operators), power and energy generation (Cargill Cogenio cogeneration plant revamp; RAM Power module transport for Angola), nautical/marine, and civil engineering — with project examples ranging from 50-ton atomizer replacements in ceramics plants to 137-ton, 11-meter-tall modules exported through Porto di Ravenna. The company has executed a roll-up of complementary Italian heavy-lift assets (SMB in 2019, RBM in 2021, Sassuolgru in 2023), consolidated them via an internal merger in 2024, and in April 2026 entered Midolini Group as a subsidiary while retaining its Ravenna operational base and Sansavini-era leadership and values.

Distribution is exclusively direct: no e-commerce, marketplace listing, or self-serve channel exists; all work enters through phone, email, or the website contact form. Marketing is concentrated on industry trade events (BreakBulk Europe Rotterdam, Adria Shipping Summit Venice) and organic social (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram). The company holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, and UNI PdR 125:2022 gender-equality certifications, plus a two-star Italian Legality Rating — credentials that meaningfully de-risk enterprise procurement decisions in regulated industrial end-markets.

Name

CTS

Legal name

CTS Compagnia Trasporti e Spedizioni S.p.A.

Website

https://ctstrasporti.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CTS is an Italian heavy-haul and industrial-assembly specialist serving ceramics, oil & gas, power, nautical, and civil-engineering enterprises with proprietary SPMT, hydraulic, and crane fleets for oversized transport, lifting, and on-site assembly.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Industrial Transport and Lifting Services

NAICS

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing (33392)

SIC

Misc Industrial & Commercial Machinery & Equipment (3590)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Lifting Systems (Hydraulic Gantries, Strand Jacks, Jacking Systems) (IMAHAJAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Gantry & Portal Cranes (IMAHAJAD)

Keywords

• Heavy industrial transport
• Exceptional load transportation
• Industrial lifting services
• Industrial handling services
• Industrial assembly services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roncalceci

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy Industrial Services: CTS generates revenue through specialized professional services in exceptional transport, industrial lifting, handling, positioning, and industrial assembly. Services are project-based, typically contracted through direct commercial engagement and free-quote requests. The company offers comprehensive end-to-end services from feasibility studies and route planning to permit acquisition, transport, lifting, positioning, and final assembly, creating multiple service touchpoints within each project.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CTS provides specialized heavy industrial transport, lifting, handling, positioning, and industrial assembly services for enterprise clients across Italy and Europe. Its offerings span six core services—industrial handling via SPMTs, positioning using hydraulic gantries, oversized load transport with permit acquisition, industrial plant assembly, special hydraulic lifting over 2,000 tons, and crane lifting—executed with proprietary equipment (98 SPMT axles, hydraulic lifting systems, mini to 300-ton cranes) and in-house engineering design from feasibility study through final assembly.

Product overview

CTS (Compagnia Trasporti e Spedizioni) is a heavy transport and industrial logistics company offering six core services: Industrial Handling, Positioning, Oversized Load Transport, Industrial Assembly, Special Lifting, and Lifting with Cranes. The company operates a comprehensive fleet of specialized equipment including 98 SPMT axles capable of moving up to 3,000 tons, hydraulic lifting systems with over 2,000 tons capacity, and various crane types from mini cranes (2.7 tons) to heavy-duty truck cranes (300 tons). CTS's portfolio has been expanded through acquisitions including Sassuolgru (crane lifting, merged 2024), RBM (industrial assembly), and SMB (oversized transport). The company joined Midolini Group in 2026.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Industrial Handling (Movimentazioni) Handling of industrial products of all weights and sizes using Self-Propelled Modular Transporters (SPMTs); CTS operates 98 SPMT axles capable of moving loads up to 3,000 tons, assembled end-to-end or side-by-side for custom platform dimensions in confined spaces. Service is aimed at enterprise industrial clients needing to move oversized equipment within or between production facilities.
• Positioning (Posizionamenti) Positioning of industrial plants and equipment using hydraulic gantries, hydraulic pistons, and sliding systems for maximum safety and rapid execution. The service targets enterprise industrial clients requiring precise, controlled positioning of heavy or complex machinery.
• Oversized Load Transport (Trasporti Eccezionali) Planning and execution of exceptional (oversized) road transports including feasibility studies, route selection, and permit acquisition using modular trailers and SPMTs. The service is offered to enterprise industrial clients needing long-distance movement of machinery, modules, vessels, or industrial equipment that exceed standard legal dimensions.
• Industrial Assembly (Montaggi Industriali) Complete industrial plant assembly, installation, and maintenance services delivered worldwide, combining proprietary equipment with in-house engineering design. Targeted at enterprise clients in ceramics, energy, oil and gas, and industrial installations undergoing plant construction or revamping.
• Special Lifting (Sollevamenti Speciali) Special lifting operations using hydraulic towers for top-down lifting or jacks for bottom-up lifting, with capacity exceeding 2,000 tons and load cells for weight and center-of-gravity certification. Intended for enterprise clients requiring precision lifting of very heavy structures or equipment where standard cranes are unsuitable.
• Lifting with Cranes (Sollevamenti con Gru) Crane lifting services using truck-mounted and self-propelled hydraulic cranes, truck cranes, electric and hybrid cranes for zero-emission indoor operations, and mini cranes for limited-space work. The fleet spans from small-capacity mini cranes (Jekko SPX 527 2.7 tons, Jekko SPX 1275 7.5 tons, Ormig 5.5 TME 5.5 tons) up to heavy-duty 300-ton truck-mounted units (Idrogru KT 300.25), serving enterprise clients across industrial sectors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000 tons movable load capacity with 98 SPMT axles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Midolini GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 April 2026CTS announced its entry into Midolini Group in April 2026, marking a new phase of growth and development. Midolini Group is an industrial reference in lifting, transport, and integrated logistics. The operation consolidates CTS's position in heavy haulage and complex industrial handling, enhances distinctive expertise and assets, strengthens territorial presence in Northern and Central Italy, and maintains strategic focus on the Ravenna logistics hub. CTS continues to operate with continuity of values centered on technical competence, reliability, and customer focus.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Mammoet: Dutch-headquartered global leader in heavy lifting, transport, and installation services. Mammoet is the most direct peer to CTS, offering SPMT-based transport, hydraulic lifting, and industrial assembly on a global scale, and the primary competitor for ultra-heavy and cross-border industrial projects CTS pursues.
• Sarens: Belgian global crane rental and heavy lifting specialist. Sarens competes with CTS across the same service categories (crane lifting, modular transport, industrial assembly) and shares the SPMT-driven, project-based delivery model.
• Fagioli: Italian-headquartered heavy lifting and transport specialist. Fagioli is CTS's closest domestic peer, offering comparable SPMT, hydraulic gantry, and oversized transport services to the same oil & gas, energy, and industrial customers in Italy and internationally.
• BigLift Shipping: Dutch heavy transport and shipping specialist focused on oversized breakbulk and project cargo. Comparable to CTS's oversized load transport service line and a relevant peer for the international (e.g., Angola) shipments CTS executes.
• Wagenborg: Dutch logistics group offering heavy transport, crane rental, and specialized logistics. Wagenborg's heavy-lift and crane rental divisions compete with CTS across European industrial and energy projects.
• ALE Heavy Lift (now part of Mammoet): Former UK-headquartered heavy lifting and transport specialist now integrated into Mammoet. Historically a direct peer in jack-up, skidding, and SPMT operations comparable to CTS's special lifting and handling services.

Emerging players

• Collett & Sons: UK-based heavy haulage and crane specialist serving industrial, energy, and civil engineering clients. Comparable service offering to CTS but with a UK geographic focus rather than Italian.

Regional players

• Gruber Logistics: Italian-headquartered logistics group with project cargo and oversized load capabilities. Gruber is a regional peer with overlapping exceptional-transport services in Italy and Southern Europe.

Broad incumbents

• Tadano: Global crane and lifting equipment manufacturer. While not a direct service competitor, Tadano shapes the supply, pricing, and technology baseline for the truck-mounted and crawler cranes CTS operates in its fleet.
• Liebherr: Global manufacturer of mobile cranes, crawler cranes, and heavy-lift equipment. Liebherr is an enabling/incumbent peer whose equipment CTS and competitors deploy, influencing fleet economics and technology standards.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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