Sogedim

Name

Sogedim

Legal name

Sogedim SpA

Website

https://sogedim.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Warehousing and Storage (493), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Frozen Freight Forwarding (TLACAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Expedited Cold Chain / Temperature-Controlled Expediting (TLADANAJ), Cold‑Chain Same‑Day (Refrigerated/Frozen) (TLAAADAF), Hazmat Emergency Response, Spill Control & Incident Management (TLACANAM), High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International logistics
• Multimodal transport
• Temperature-controlled logistics
• Customs brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core freight forwarding revenue from road, sea, air, and intermodal transport services. Revenue generated through shipment fees, handling charges, and transportation costs passed through to customers. Services include groupage, FTL/LTL, and full container shipments.
2. Integrated Logistics Services: Third-party logistics (3PL) services including warehouse management, temperature-controlled storage, order fulfillment, and distribution. Revenue from storage fees, handling services, and value-added logistics operations.
3. Customs Services: In-house customs brokerage and clearance services supporting international shipments. Revenue from customs documentation handling, duty management, and regulatory compliance services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Sogedim is an independent Italian freight forwarder and logistics provider offering multimodal transport (road, rail, sea, air) and integrated 3PL services including warehousing, temperature-controlled storage, customs clearance, and specialized project cargo. It serves manufacturing, industrial, food & beverage, cosmetics, and other commercial customers through branded trade-lane services (Lion, Phoenix, Dragon, Eagle) and pan-European groupage via System Alliance Europe.

Product overview

Sogedim is an independent Italian logistics and freight forwarding group offering integrated transport solutions via road, rail, sea, and air. The portfolio consists of core transport services (national road, European road, intermodal, sea freight, air freight, temperature-controlled transport) supported by specialized overseas division services including Lion Service (sea freight consolidation for China imports), Phoenix Service (air freight), Dragon Service (rail freight China-Europe), and Eagle Service (sea freight exports to USA). The company operates specialized divisions for project cargo, fairs and exhibitions, and temperature-controlled logistics (particularly food & beverage and cosmetics). The product range also includes digital services (online tracking), automated shipping flows, and logistics solutions across multiple industry verticals. Subsidiaries include I-Dika Srl (customs brokerage) and Transtir S.r.l. (freight forwarding), while the company participates in System Alliance Europe network for pan-European coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dragon Service Premium rail freight service connecting China and Europe (Italy). Offers direct, secure, and sustainable rail transport with competitive transit times (15-22 days) and GPS container tracking, supporting both import and export via terminals in Chengdu, Xian, Chongqing, Lodz, and Malaszewicze.
• Lion Service Sea freight consolidation service dedicated to imports from China to Italy. Provides regular departures from major Chinese ports, high operational reliability, and optimized logistics costs for continuous import flows.
• Phoenix Service Air freight solution connecting major Asian hubs with Italy for urgent restocking, production components, product launches, and high-value goods shipments with optimized routing and fast transit times.
• Eagle Service Ocean freight consolidation service dedicated to exports from Italy to the United States, with direct connections between the Port of Genoa and New York. Integrates transport and customs support for export operations.
• Project Cargo High-value solutions for exceptional, out-of-gauge and highly complex logistics operations. Covers route engineering, multimodal planning, and execution for energy, industrial engineering, infrastructure, and green economy sectors.
• Groupage (LCL) Shipping Less than Container Load (LCL) shipping service enabling consolidation of smaller shipments for cost optimization across European road transport.
• ADR Shipping Transport of dangerous goods compliant with ADR regulations for hazardous materials and chemicals.
• Temperature-Controlled Transport Cold chain logistics services for temperature-sensitive goods including food, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, with multi-temperature cells and HACCP-certified facilities, including a 25,000 sqm expansion in Settimo Torinese.
• Intermodal Transport Combined transport solutions integrating road, rail, sea, and air transport modes for optimized logistics efficiency.
• Fairs & Exhibitions Logistics Specialized transport services for artworks, trade shows, and exhibitions with climate-controlled vehicles, real-time tracking, and comprehensive customs documentation.
• International Road Transport (Europe) International road freight services across Europe, including daily groupage departures to UK and Spain with 48-72 hour transit times via network of qualified carriers.
• Warehousing & Distribution Third-party logistics (3PL) services including warehouse management, temperature-controlled storage, order fulfillment, and distribution across 220,000+ sqm of facilities in central and northern Italy.
• Customs Brokerage In-house customs brokerage and clearance services through subsidiary I-Dika Srl, supporting import/export documentation, duty management, and regulatory compliance including AEO-authorized procedures.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transit time of 15-18 days from China to Italy via rail Dragon Service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fortune International TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 April 2026Strategic joint venture for Project Cargo services covering exceptional, out-of-gauge, and highly complex logistics operations. Fortune International Transport, founded nearly 35 years ago with expertise in special transport, partners with Sogedim for organizational strength, technical expertise, and qualified international network. Paolo Federici, Founder of Fortune with over 40 years of experience, leads the initiative.
• Raben GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 November 2025Sogedim acquired Raben Group's Overseas division (Air & Sea operations) to enhance its position as a freight forwarder in Italy, broadening air and sea freight forwarding services and reinforcing presence along key global trade corridors. Tommaso Franchi (former Head of Air & Sea at Raben) joins Sogedim's team.
• SimarcocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing UK partnership for Italy-UK freight services. Simarco serves as a key partner for cross-channel logistics operations, enabling Sogedim to offer reliable and robust management of Italy-UK flows with expertise in import and export customs clearance.
• System Alliance Europe (SAE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSogedim is a member of System Alliance Europe, the largest groupage cooperation in Europe with 54 member companies and 170 branches in 33 countries. SAE handles 3.5 million shipments annually with uniform quality and security standards, managed through centralized IT and data platform while members remain independent businesses.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Geodis: Major European freight forwarder with significant Italian operations, offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics. Directly comparable to Sogedim in multi-modal forwarding and warehousing, though at substantially larger scale.
• FERCAM: Italian-headquartered transport and logistics provider offering road, air, sea freight, and contract logistics across Europe. Closely comparable mid-market Italian forwarder with similar multi-modal positioning and family/foundation ownership.
• CEVA Logistics: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider with strong European and Italian operations. Comparable in contract logistics, multi-modal forwarding, and verticals like consumer/retail that overlap with Sogedim's food and cosmetics segments.
• Brivio & Viganò: Italian transport and logistics group based in Lombardy, offering national and European road freight plus 3PL services. Comparable regional Italian peer with similar groupage and temperature-controlled capabilities.
• Bolloré Logistics: Global freight forwarder with significant presence in fashion, luxury, and cosmetics verticals. Comparable in multi-modal forwarding and verticals like cosmetics/beauty that overlap with Sogedim's beautycare segment.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global freight forwarding leader (post-Schenker acquisition) with strong European road and air/sea capabilities. Competes head-on with Sogedim on European groupage but operates at vastly greater scale and across all major trade lanes.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep Italian presence in air/sea forwarding and contract logistics. Overlaps with Sogedim across multi-modal services, but with global procurement scale and integrated digital platforms.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road, and customs services. A dominant incumbent that competes with Sogedim across European and intercontinental trade lanes, especially in Italy.
• DB Schenker: Major European land and global air/sea forwarder (now part of DSV). Comparable in European groupage and rail/intermodal services overlapping with Sogedim's intermodal Dragon Service and European road operations.
• GLS Italy: European parcel and groupage network with strong Italian presence. Comparable in domestic and cross-border groupage, though more focused on parcel/express than Sogedim's full container and project cargo offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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