Alfaloc

What Alfaloc does

Alfaloc - Transportes Internacionais, Lda is a Portuguese express freight company founded in 1995 and headquartered in Marinha Grande, operating six regional delegations across mainland Portugal (with subsidiary entities Alfalisbon, AlfaRio, AlfaPrata, and AlfaGold) and reaching more than 137 countries. The company serves export-oriented industrial and consumer-goods verticals including moulds and metalworking, pharmaceutical and medical devices, footwear and leather goods, technology and IT equipment, beverages, and textiles. Its core service portfolio is organized into five branded transport products: RACE (48-hour European express combining air and road), Partilha (shared-load service up to 600 kg with reduced cost and environmental impact), SONYC (air-road hybrid for 300 kg pallet next-day delivery to Central Europe), FOGUETE (dedicated van for urgent cargo up to 1,200 kg), and Camião Diário (daily truck departures with 2–4 day European transit). Supplementary services include cash-on-delivery, Saturday delivery, insurance, customs clearance, and free Alfabox packaging.

The underlying technology stack is anchored by the myalfaloc customer portal, which supports quote calculation, waybill creation, real-time shipment tracking, invoicing, multi-user permissioning, and an electronic invoicing integration with YET/Primavera BSS. A proprietary CO2 emission calculation methodology developed in-house produces an Environmental Certificate documenting tonnes of CO2 per shipment, and the company holds GDP certification (the first Portuguese express carrier to do so), ISO 9001:2015, ANACOM postal registration, and IMT international road transport certification. Revenue is generated primarily on a per-shipment transaction-fee basis with quote-based pricing that varies by weight, dimensions, destination, and service level, plus supplementary fees (COD at 1.1%, Saturday surcharges of 25–50%, insurance at 1.15%, address correction, and customs clearance). Go-to-market is hybrid: a direct field-sales motion through the six delegations' dedicated Customer Managers targeting enterprise accounts, complemented by a self-service digital channel (myalfaloc portal, WhatsApp Business, multilingual website in PT/EN/FR/ES) and event-driven demand generation at export-focused trade events such as Millennium Portugal Exporter. The company has roughly 100+ employees and operates without disclosed external investment, holding independently owned private-company status with no parent or institutional backers identified.

Name

Alfaloc

Legal name

Alfaloc - Transportes Internacionais, Lda

Website

https://alfaloc.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Alfaloc is a privately held Portuguese express freight company, founded in 1995 and headquartered in Marinha Grande, operating six regional delegations and serving 137+ countries. It offers branded transport services (RACE, Partilha, SONYC, FOGUETE, Camião Diário), the myalfaloc digital portal, and GDP-certified pharmaceutical logistics for industrial and consumer-goods exporters.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Freight and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Sanctions, Embargo & Export Controls (EAR/ITAR) Compliance Tools (TLAEAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Corporate Mobility & Ground Transport Management (THALANAI)

Keywords

• Express freight services
• International shipping
• Logistics services
• Pharmaceutical distribution
• Freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Marinha Grande

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Express Transport Services: Core revenue from express freight transport services including RACE (48h European delivery), FOGUETE (dedicated van for urgent cargo up to 1,200kg), Camião Diário (daily truck departures for Europe), and air freight. Pricing based on weight, dimensions, destination, and service level.
2. Supplementary Services: Additional revenue from COD (cash-on-delivery) charges at 1.1% of collection value (minimum €25), Saturday delivery surcharges (25% tariff + €65/volume), address correction fees (€8-10), insurance at 1.15% of declared value, and formal customs clearance at €39.65.
3. Sharing/Partilha Service: Shared transport service for larger shipments up to 600kg with optimized routing through EU industrial centers. Provides cost reduction compared to dedicated transport while maintaining delivery speed.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Alfaloc operates an international express freight transport business from Portugal, offering five core service tiers: RACE (48-hour European door-to-door delivery), FOGUETE (dedicated van for urgent cargo up to 1,200kg), Camião Diário (daily truck departures to Europe with 2-4 day transit), SONYC (air-land hybrid for pallets up to 300kg), and Partilha (shared/eco transport for loads up to 600kg). The company serves 137+ countries with 6 regional delegations across Portugal, complemented by a digital myalfaloc customer portal and industry-specific solutions for pharmaceutical, mold, footwear, textile, beverage, and technology sectors.

Product overview

Alfaloc is a Portuguese express transport and logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of shipping services. The core portfolio centers on five distinct transport services: RACE (express 48-hour European delivery), Partilha/Sharing (eco-friendly shared transport), SONYC (air-land hybrid for pallets), Foguete/Rocket (dedicated van for urgent cargo up to 1,200kg), and Camião Diário/Daily Truck (economical land transport with 2-4 day delivery). The myalfaloc customer portal provides digital shipment management, tracking, and invoicing. Additional offerings include supplementary services (COD, insurance, Saturday delivery) and environmental certificates tracking CO2 emissions. Services are tailored to industry verticals including pharmaceuticals, textiles, footwear, beverages, molds, machinery, and technology/IT.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RACE: Express door-to-door service for small packages with transit times of 48 hours across Europe
• Partilha
• SONYC
• FOGUETE
• Camião Diário

Products and services

• RACE
• Partilha (Sharing)
• SONYC
• FOGUETE (Rocket)
• Camião Diário (Daily Truck)
• myalfaloc Customer Portal
• Free Packaging (Alfabox)

Quantifiable outcome

• 48-hour delivery to most European postal codes
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• BCSD Portugal (Business Council for Sustainable Development)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Alfaloc joined BCSD Portugal in 2024 as one of the newest members of the association representing over 170 reference companies committed to sustainability transition. The partnership demonstrates joint commitment to environmental responsibility and aligns with Alfaloc's ESG strategy. BCSD mission includes helping member companies advance sustainability journeys.
• Millennium BCPflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Year-after-year Applause Partner election in transport sector. Millennium BCP provides special banking benefits to companies designated as Applause partners. Alfaloc is elected as reference company for urgent transport services with customization needs. Joint marketing through Programa Empresa Aplauso.
• IEFP (Instituto do Emprego e Formação Profissional)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Partnership for 'Let's Find the Way' Trainee Programme providing 150 hours of classroom training plus 9-month internship. IEFP provides training certification and access to ATIVAR.PT programme measures including approximately €960/month training allowance for graduates. The programme strengthens regional development in Centro Litoral area.
• Leiria Business SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership delivering mini MBA programme for Alfaloc executive team. Focus on leadership development and business management skills.
• Sucesso em VendasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSales training partner providing specific commercial action programmes for Alfaloc sales team development.
• ANACOM (Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações)coreOthersOfficial regulatory body for postal services registration. Alfaloc registered as postal service provider for national and international territory operations.
• IMT (Instituto da Mobilidade e dos Transportes)coreOthersTransport certification authority issuing official certification for international road transport of goods for hire.
• APCERcoreOthersPortuguese certification association providing ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification for Alfaloc's express transport services.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DHL Express: DHL Express is the global leader in international time-sensitive shipping and customs brokerage, competing head-to-head with Alfaloc's RACE (48h European) and SONYC services for European and intercontinental parcel/pallet shipments out of Portugal.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): GLS operates one of Europe's largest parcel networks with comparable B2B express parcel services, directly competing with Alfaloc for European business shipments and offering similar multi-country ground delivery at competitive prices.
• NACEX: NACEX is an Iberian Peninsula express delivery specialist (Logista group) operating in Portugal and Spain with B2B-oriented services, overlapping directly with Alfaloc's regional Delegation footprint and express parcel portfolio.
• CTT Expresso: CTT Expresso is the express parcel arm of Portugal's national postal operator, offering domestic and international parcel services from the same Iberian geography as Alfaloc and competing for similar SMB and enterprise shippers.
• MRW: MRW is a Spain-headquartered courier and logistics network serving Portugal and Europe with B2B and B2C parcel services, directly overlapping Alfaloc's express and courier-style offerings on the Iberian Peninsula.
• DPDgroup: DPDgroup is one of Europe's largest parcel delivery networks with B2B express services across the continent, comparable to Alfaloc's RACE and Partilha services for European business shippers.
• Transitex: Transitex is a Portuguese international freight forwarder offering forwarding, customs brokerage, and transport services for Iberian exporters, directly comparable to Alfaloc's core freight forwarding and customs clearance business from Portugal.

Broad incumbents

• UPS: UPS is a global integrator with a broad logistics portfolio (air, ground, freight, supply chain) that competes with Alfaloc's express and customs clearance services for Portuguese exporters shipping to 137+ countries as part of UPS's worldwide network.
• FedEx: FedEx operates a global integrator network covering express, ground, and freight services worldwide, broadly overlapping with Alfaloc's full international express portfolio for Portuguese exporters shipping globally.

Regional players

• Chronopost: Chronopost is the French express parcel arm of the DPDgroup, serving primarily France and adjacent markets with express delivery for business shippers; relevant peer for Alfaloc's SONYC air-ground hybrid and European express services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/alfaloc1
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCQGAZLsESjtnDh2x0hOQWYw
• Facebookfacebook.com/alfaloc
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alfaloc
• Instagraminstagram.com/alfaloc.pt
• TikToktiktok.com/@alfaloc

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries4 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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