Alonso Group

What Alonso Group does

Alonso Group (Grupo Alonso) is a privately held, family-founded Spanish multi-sector holding company headquartered in Valencia, Spain, operating since 1961. The group is organized into three business divisions: Logistics (the core), Energy/Infrastructure, and Leisure/Services. The logistics division spans international freight forwarding across land, sea, and air under multiple brands (Alonso Forwarding, Genius Forwarding, Ancora Forwarding), maritime terminal operations (Intersagunto Terminales, Can Tunis, Fuente de San Luis), shipping lines (Nisa Marítima, Marítima Alisea), overland transport, customs brokerage, cold chain logistics, warehousing, and quality control. The energy/infrastructure division covers port and terminal development consulting via Maritime Consulting & Management (founded 2005), renewables through Axial, and green hydrogen initiatives via Diverxia H2. The leisure/services division includes the Ron Legendario rum brand (80 years old in 2026), the Original Domino House hotel, and the Pobla Marina sports marina.

The company operates through more than 200 wholly-owned subsidiaries across 27+ countries on five continents, employing over 3,092 professionals. Core proprietary technology investments include automation, digitalization, and intelligent control software at the Fuente de San Luis intermodal terminal, and a new Terminal Operating System at Can Tunis enabling transhipment between international UIC and Iberian rail gauge. The electric tractor fleet operates across more than 15 European countries. There is no disclosed developer-facing API or AI/ML capability.

The business model is diversified across B2B enterprise freight forwarding (transaction-fee revenue), professional services (maritime consulting, infrastructure advisory), and consumer/hospitality (hardware and beverage sales). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is sales-led through direct enterprise relationships, industry events (Intermodal South America, Valencia Logistics Festival), and an extensive global subsidiary network. Ownership remains with the founding Alonso family; no external institutional investors or public listings are documented.

Name

Alonso Group

Legal name

EUROTRANSAC S.L.

Website

https://grupo-alonso.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1961

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Alonso Group is a family-held Spanish holding company operating across logistics (freight forwarding, maritime terminals, shipping, overland transport), energy/infrastructure (port consulting, renewables, green hydrogen), and leisure/services (rum, hotels, marinas) through 200+ subsidiaries across five continents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Port and Harbor Operations (48831)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013)

akta.pro primary industry

Drayage & Intermodal Coordination (Non-Asset-Based) (TLAIANAL)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Maritime terminal operations
• Port logistics consulting
• Intermodal transport services
• Customs brokerage

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Logistics Services: International freight forwarding by land, sea and air; maritime terminal operations; overland transport; shipping company services
2. Energy and Infrastructure: Renewable energy projects including green hydrogen development; port and infrastructure consulting; construction and development of ports, terminals, dry ports and multimodal terminals
3. Leisure and Services: Hospitality services including hotels; beverage production (rum brand Legendario celebrating 80 years); sports marinas; event organization
4. Maritime Consulting: Consultancy services for international and logistics port development; auditing and advisory services to port authorities, terminals and maritime agencies; financial, market and viability studies

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alonso Group is a multi-sector holding company that fundamentally delivers international freight forwarding by land, sea, and air, operates maritime and intermodal terminals, runs shipping line services, and provides overland transport and customs brokerage. It complements these logistics services with specialized maritime and port development consulting, renewable energy/green hydrogen projects, and a leisure/services portfolio including the Ron Legendario rum brand, hotels, and sports marinas.

Product overview

Alonso Group (Grupo Alonso) is a multi-sector holding company organized into three main business divisions: Logistics, Energy/Infrastructure, and Leisure/Services. The logistics division is the core business, encompassing freight forwarding (under the Alonso Forwarding, Genius Forwarding, and Ancora Forwarding brands), maritime terminals (Intersagunto Terminales, Can Tunis, Fuente de San Luis), shipping companies (Nisa Marítima, Marítima Alisea), and overland transport (Transportes Alonso Salcedo). The company operates a global network with offices across five continents. Maritime Consulting & Management provides specialized port and logistics development consultancy. The Energy/Infrastructure division includes renewables and green hydrogen initiatives (Axial, Diverxia H2). The Leisure/Services division features the Ron Legendario rum brand (celebrating 80 years), Original Domino House hotel, and Pobla Marina sports facility. The overall structure is a holding company with independently operated subsidiaries rather than a unified software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Alonso Forwarding: International freight forwarding brand of Alonso Group, present on five continents with offices worldwide
• Legendario

Products and services

• Maritime Consulting & Management Specialized consultancy services for international and port logistics development, covering new ports, maritime terminals, dry ports, and multimodal terminals. Delivers auditing, advisory, financial, market, and viability studies to port authorities, terminals, and maritime agencies.
• International Freight Forwarding (Alonso Forwarding) International freight forwarding by land, sea, and air, delivered through a global network of offices spanning five continents. Includes bespoke logistics management and personalized shipment tracking through digital tools.
• Maritime Terminal Operations Operation of maritime and intermodal terminals including Intersagunto Terminales, Can Tunis Terminal (Barcelona), and Fuente de San Luis Terminal (Valencia), enabling transhipment of goods between international gauge (UIC) and Iberian gauge with automated terminal control systems.
• Maritime Shipping Services Shipping line services through subsidiaries including Nisa Marítima and Marítima Alisea, providing maritime transport and consignee services within the group's logistics portfolio.
• Overland Transport Services Road freight and overland transport services through subsidiaries such as Transportes Alonso Salcedo, Megatrac, Bersitrans, and Fripecan, including a fleet of 100% electric tractor units operating across 15+ European countries.
• Customs Brokerage and Logistics Procedures Customs brokerage and global logistics procedures through subsidiaries including Operplus and Gestiones y Tramitaciones Globales (Gestramit), handling customs clearance and logistics procedures for import/export clients.
• Quality Control and Cargo Inspection Services International cargo inspection and quality control services through subsidiaries Quality Dual, Quality Dual Integra, and Inspectores Cargas Internacionales (ICI), providing verification of cargo quality and integrity during transit.
• Warehousing and Storage Services Warehousing and storage services through subsidiaries Stock Logistic Transport, Almacenes Distribución Mediterráneo, and cold chain logistics through RFL Cargo (Reefer Food Logistics).
• Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Projects Renewable energy projects and green hydrogen development through subsidiaries Axial (renewables) and Diverxia H2 (green hydrogen feasibility), supporting customers' energy transition and sustainability objectives.
• Ron Legendario (Rum Brand) Premium rum brand celebrating 80 years, part of the Leisure and Services division, with nationwide distribution in Spain and growing international presence as an increasingly global beverage brand.
• Hotel and Hospitality Services (Original Domino House) Hotel accommodation services through the Original Domino House property, part of the Leisure and Services division, serving travelers and hospitality customers.
• Sports Marina Services (Pobla Marina) Sports marina facility providing berthing and recreational boating services to boat owners and recreational customers, part of the Leisure and Services division.
• Genius Forwarding Madrid-based freight forwarding company specializing in bespoke logistics management with personalized shipment tracking. Offers land, sea, and air logistics services through digital solutions, with a focus on customer service.
• Ancora Forwarding Madrid-based freight forwarding company with a young and dynamic team combining supply chain management experience with an innovative approach, reflecting a maritime vocation in its branding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Electric tractors operating successfully in more than 15 European countries
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature2 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Grupo Suardiaz: Spanish family-owned maritime logistics group operating ships, terminals, and freight forwarding services. Highly comparable to Alonso's maritime shipping (Marítima Alisea, Nisa Marítima) and terminal operations (Intersagunto Terminales, Can Tunis).
• Bergé y Compañía: Spanish logistics and port services conglomerate with stevedoring, terminal operations, freight forwarding, and automotive logistics. Direct competitor to Alonso's TYMSA stevedoring, Operauto automotive transport, and intermodal terminal businesses in Iberian ports.
• Euroports Holdings: European port terminal operator managing bulk, breakbulk, and container terminals across multiple countries. Comparable to Alonso's Intersagunto, Can Tunis, and Fuente de San Luis terminal operations in terms of terminal asset ownership and stevedoring services.
• TIBA Group: Spanish-headquartered international freight forwarder offering ocean, air, road, customs, and project logistics. Closely comparable to Alonso Forwarding's services and Iberian market positioning, including similar Madrid presence.
• Noatum Logistics (formerly Noatum Maritime): Spanish-headquartered maritime and logistics services company offering freight forwarding, terminal operations, and maritime services. The closest Iberian peer to Alonso Group's logistics and terminal businesses, with overlapping customer base and geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• CMA CGM: French global shipping line and logistics group with CEVA Logistics for forwarding. Competes with Alonso's Nisa Marítima and Marítima Alisea shipping businesses and increasingly with Alonso Forwarding through CEVA's forwarding services.
• Hapag-Lloyd: Global container shipping line and logistics provider. Comparable as a counterparty and potential competitor to Alonso's maritime shipping subsidiaries and intermodal container operations.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company offering air, sea, road forwarding and contract logistics. A direct competitor in freight forwarding and a benchmark for the M&A-driven growth model Alonso could pursue.
• Deutsche Post DHL (DHL Global Forwarding): Operates one of the world's largest freight forwarding networks through DHL Global Forwarding and competes with Alonso in ocean, air, and overland freight across the same global trade corridors.
• Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep ocean, air, and road forwarding capabilities. Directly comparable to Alonso Forwarding's international forwarding business and competes in the same European and global trade lanes.

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

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries61 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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