Salvat Logistica

What Salvat Logistica does

Salvat Logistica, S.A. is a Barcelona-headquartered Spanish logistics provider founded circa 1960 by José Salvat Soler and operating today under the CBL Logistica brand (in use since 2008). The company is structured as a public limited company, is 100% Spanish-capital owned, and operates a network of approximately 12-13 delegations distributed across Spain, giving it national physical coverage anchored in Catalonia. Its offering spans four integrated service lines: customs brokerage, international multi-modal transport (air, sea, and land), warehousing and distribution, and specialized handling — most notably pharmaceutical logistics under GDP certification and dangerous-goods logistics under APQ certification, alongside project cargo and break-bulk capabilities.

The company's revenue mechanics combine fee-based customs brokerage with contract-priced transport, warehousing, and value-added distribution services, sold primarily to industrial enterprise clients across pharmaceutical, chemicals/energetics, and general industrial segments. Pricing is quote-based and structured around multi-year contracts rather than transactional spot volumes. Operational technology is built around integrated logistics management and customs declaration systems (including alignment with the new H1 system adopted October 2025), supported by a recently renewed owned trailer fleet (50 new units added April 2026) and a refreshed digital channel layer (corporate website December 2025, supplier web portal January 2026).

The go-to-market leverages trade-show visibility (Transport Logistic 2025 in Munich, Break Bulk Europe 2025 in Rotterdam) and proactive regulatory positioning around emerging trade frameworks such as EU-MERCOSUR. Recent strategic activity through 2025-2026 — a new Seville delegation, an APQ hazmat center in Guadalajara, a Barcelona-Tiflis corridor, fleet expansion, and digital channel launches — indicates an investment-led growth posture, although customer mix, headcount, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Salvat Logistica

Legal name

SALVAT LOGISTICA, S.A.

Website

https://salvatlogistica.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Salvat Logistica is a Barcelona-based, Spanish-capital logistics provider operating 12-13 delegations nationwide, offering customs brokerage, multi-modal international transport, warehousing, and GDP/APQ-certified pharma and dangerous-goods handling primarily to industrial enterprise clients across Spain.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Customs Brokerage

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Bulk & Industrial Storage (Tank, Silo, Drum, IBC) (TLAIACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Cargo Packing, Crating & Securing (Lashing/Dunnage) (TLAIAKAJ), Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE), Industrial Minerals & Chemicals (Non-Haz Bulk Powders) Transport (TLADAKAJ)

Keywords

• Customs brokerage services
• International freight forwarding
• Multimodal transport services
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Dangerous goods logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Customs Brokerage Services: Customs clearance and brokerage services including customs representation, DUA/Sistema H1 declarations, and compliance with EU customs regulations.
2. International Transport: Air, sea, and land freight services for international cargo movement including specialized project cargo and break bulk services.
3. Warehousing and Distribution: Storage, handling, and domestic distribution services including peninsular and insular distribution within Spain.
4. Logistics Projects: Specialized project logistics for complex cargo movements and industrial projects.
5. Specialized Storage Services: Specialized storage including APQ (dangerous goods) facilities and GDP-certified pharmaceutical storage.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Salvat Logistica is a Spanish logistics operator providing customs brokerage, international multimodal freight transport (air, sea, land), warehousing and peninsular/insular distribution, and specialized storage for pharmaceutical (GDP-certified) and dangerous goods (APQ-certified) cargo. Services are delivered through a proprietary CBL Logistica network spanning 12+ delegations across Spain, serving industrial clients in Europe and worldwide.

Product overview

Salvat Logistica is a Spanish logistics company with over 60 years of experience, operating as a 100% national capital enterprise. The company offers a unified portfolio of integrated logistics services structured around core transport modes (land, air, and maritime freight), customs brokerage, and specialized solutions. Services are delivered through a network of 13 Spanish delegations and operated under the CBL Logistics brand (unified since 2008). The portfolio includes general logistics, customs clearance, specialized project cargo, national/Iberian distribution (Iberia), and dangerous goods handling (APQ). The company distinguishes itself through personalized attention, regulatory compliance expertise, and a commitment to quality and sustainability standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CBL Logistica: Network created by Salvat for managing imports, exports, peninsular and island distribution, and value-added logistics services for clients worldwide.

Products and services

• Customs Brokerage Services (Aduanas) Customs clearance, declaration processing, and brokerage for international trade, including DUA/Sistema H1 declarations, customs representation, and compliance with EU customs regulations. Targeted at industrial importers and exporters.
• International Multimodal Transport Combined air, sea, and land freight services for international cargo movement, including specialized project cargo and break bulk services. For industrial and commercial clients with cross-border shipping needs.
• Land Transport (Transporte Terrestre) Road transport services across European destinations with a modern trailer fleet, including direct routes such as Barcelona–Tiflis and comprehensive Iberian coverage. For industrial shippers and freight forwarders.
• Air Transport (Transporte Aéreo) Air freight services for time-sensitive cargo and international shipments requiring expedited delivery across global routes. For clients with urgent or high-value air cargo needs.
• Maritime Transport (Transporte Marítimo)
• Logistics Projects (Proyectos) Specialized project logistics for complex cargo movements, out-of-gauge goods, break bulk shipments, and industrial projects. For industrial and commercial clients with non-standard transport requirements.
• Iberia Distribution National and Iberian Peninsula distribution services managing peninsular and island logistics operations across Spain, including the Balearic and Canary Islands. For clients needing domestic last-mile and middle-mile distribution.
• GDP-Certified Pharmaceutical Storage and Transport Temperature-controlled transport and GDP-certified storage for pharmaceutical and veterinary pharmaceutical products at the Tarragona (Constantí) delegation. For pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and veterinary pharma companies requiring full regulatory compliance.
• APQ Dangerous Goods Storage (Guadalajara) Specialized storage and management of dangerous goods in compliance with APQ and ADR regulations at the Guadalajara center in Castilla-La Mancha. For industrial clients handling hazardous materials, chemicals, and other regulated products.
• CBL Logistica Network Proprietary logistics network brand under which Salvat Logistica manages imports, exports, peninsular and insular distribution, and value-added logistics services for clients worldwide. For international clients seeking a single Spanish operator with end-to-end capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• GDP certification renewed May 2026 for Tarragona delegation
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

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.

• CBL Logistica NetworkcoreOthersSince 2008, Salvat Logistica operates under the CBL Logistica network brand, providing a qualitative leap in service offerings. The network enables management of imports, exports, peninsular and insular distribution, and value-added logistics services for clients worldwide.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: Global logistics provider with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution capabilities. Overlaps with Salvat in multimodal forwarding and Iberian contract logistics.
• Dachser: European-headquartered logistics provider with strong road freight and contract logistics in Iberia. Comparable in land transport, warehousing, and European distribution service mix.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics incumbent with strong European road, air, and ocean freight plus contract logistics. Competes with Salvat in Spanish multimodal forwarding and warehousing, but at vastly greater scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with integrated air/sea/road, customs, and contract logistics. Overlaps with Salvat across multimodal forwarding and pharma logistics where both hold GDP capabilities.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics group with significant Iberian presence in road, air, sea, and contract logistics. Direct competitor for Spanish enterprise freight forwarding and warehousing customers.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global air, ocean, and road freight forwarder with customs and specialized transport services. Competes directly with Salvat for multimodal forwarding customers in Spain and Europe.

Direct peers

• TIBA: Spanish-headquartered international freight forwarder offering customs brokerage, multimodal transport, and contract logistics. Highly comparable in service mix and Iberian focus to Salvat Logistica.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized global freight forwarder with strong European road, air, and sea freight plus contract logistics. Comparable in size and service breadth to Salvat, with similar mid-market positioning.
• Rhenus Logistics: European logistics provider offering multimodal transport, contract logistics, and specialized services including chemicals/hazmat. Comparable to Salvat's APQ dangerous goods and contract logistics capabilities.
• Logwin: International logistics specialist offering air, sea, and road freight forwarding plus contract logistics in Europe. Comparable mid-market forwarder competing in similar European corridors.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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