What Stante Logistics does

Stante Logistics S.p.A. SB is an Italian integrated logistics provider founded in the early 1970s and headquartered in Modugno (Bari). The company operates across road, rail, sea, and air freight, plus intermodal road-rail and road-sea transport, third-party warehousing with WMS-enabled precision, in-house customs brokerage, and supply chain engineering and consulting. Its proprietary digital platform Sestante integrates ERP logic with SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics, providing real-time tracking, dynamic warehouse monitoring with Poka Yoke error prevention, and supply chain visibility; over 80% of company processes are digitized through Sestante. Stante holds Custom Warehouse Type C authorization (since 2011), AEO status, and operates a dedicated 575-metre intermodal shuttle train connecting Italy and Poland. The company converted to a joint-stock company in 2021 and became a Società Benefit (Benefit Corporation) in June 2022, integrating ESG commitments into its corporate mission.

Stante Logistics targets mid-to-large enterprise clients across automotive, chemical, large-scale retail (GDO), food and beverage, and general cargo verticals. The company serves these customers through a direct enterprise sales force backed by international partner networks, including WCA (World Cargo Alliance) and CGLN (China Global Logistics Network). It operates six offices across Italy (Modugno, Manoppello, Orbassano), Poland (Tychy), Turkey (Istanbul), and Serbia (Belgrade), with recent geographic expansion into the Balkans and Turkish markets in 2024–2025. Revenue is generated on a custom, contract-based pricing model via per-shipment/contract fees, managed-services warehousing charges, and professional-services customs and consulting engagements.

The company holds a comprehensive certification stack — ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, 37001, 22000, UNI/PdR 125:2022, AEO, and EcoVadis Platinum Medal (top 1% globally). Key named executives include General Manager Stefano Sablone, CFO Giovanni Simonetti, and HR Manager Claudio Cuscito. The company is privately held with no disclosed funding rounds, M&A activity, or parent company involvement.

Name

Stante Logistics

Legal name

Stante Logistics S.p.A. SB

Website

https://stantelogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stante Logistics is a privately held Italian integrated logistics provider founded in the 1970s, offering road, rail, sea, and air freight, warehousing, and customs brokerage across Italy, Poland, Turkey, and Serbia. It serves enterprise clients in automotive, chemical, retail, and general cargo through its proprietary Sestante digital platform and dedicated intermodal rail assets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Modugno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Integrated Transport Services: Comprehensive transport services spanning land (road), sea (maritime), air, and intermodal (road-rail, road-sea) freight. Revenue is generated on a per-shipment, per-contract basis, including groupage, full container load (FCL), less-than-container load (LCL), express delivery, and charter services. Includes specialized offerings such as ADR dangerous goods transport and temperature-controlled shipments.
2. Integrated Logistics and Warehousing: Third-party warehousing, stock management, storage, picking & packing, and supply chain engineering & consulting services. Revenue generated through warehouse usage fees, per-activity service charges, and consulting engagements. Customs warehouse Type C services are offered since 2011, providing VAT deferment benefits for clients importing from third countries.
3. Customs and Brokerage Services: In-house customs clearance and brokerage operations leveraging Approved Location status, enabling direct goods clearance in company warehouses. Reduces bureaucratic delays and simplifies import/export processes for clients. Customs operations are managed in-house as a full-service solution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Stante Logistics is an integrated transport and logistics provider offering road, rail, sea, and air freight forwarding; road-rail and road-sea intermodal transport with a dedicated 575-metre shuttle network; third-party warehousing and inventory management; in-house customs brokerage including Customs Warehouse Type C with VAT deferment; and supply chain engineering and consulting services. Operations are supported by the proprietary Sestante digital platform that digitizes over 80% of company processes and integrates with SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics ERP systems.

Product overview

Stante Logistics offers an integrated logistics and transport ecosystem centered on its proprietary Sestante digital platform. The core portfolio spans intermodal transport (road-rail, road-sea), ground transport (groupage, FTL, express), maritime shipping (FCL, LCL), and air freight services. Value-added offerings include third-party warehousing, customs warehouse services (Type C), and sustainable logistics solutions. Sestante acts as the digital backbone, providing tracking, ERP integration (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics), warehouse management with Poka Yoke error prevention, and supply chain visibility. Services operate across Italy, Eastern Europe, Turkey, Balkans, and global destinations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sestante: Proprietary digital logistics management platform that provides tracking and tracing, ERP integration, and warehouse monitoring capabilities. Over 80% of company processes have been digitized.

Products and services

• Intermodal Transport Services Road-rail and road-sea intermodal transport services connecting Southern Italy with Eastern Europe, offering reduced CO2 emissions, satellite monitoring, and cost efficiency with bi- or tri-weekly departures on a dedicated 575-metre shuttle train. Available to enterprise clients requiring cross-border supply chain integration between Italy and Eastern Europe.
• Ground Transport Services Groupage, partial and full truckload transport, ADR dangerous goods transport, temperature-controlled transport, and express services available 24/7/365 across major European routes and connecting Italy with Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and the Maghreb. Includes insurance and customs clearance coordination. For enterprise clients requiring multi-modal European road freight.
• Maritime Transport Services Charter contracts, FCL (Full Container Load) door-to-door worldwide, LCL (Less than Container Load) groupage services, and ADR dangerous goods container transport via sea. For enterprise clients requiring international ocean freight forwarding.
• Air Transport Services Full charter and groupage door-to-door worldwide air freight services for time-sensitive shipments. For enterprise clients requiring urgent international deliveries.
• Integrated Logistics Services Supply chain engineering and consulting, warehouse management (stock management, storage, picking & packing), transport planning, distribution chain management, after-sales customer support, and Customs Warehouse Type C operations. For enterprise clients requiring outsourced supply chain management under a single partner.
• Third-Party Warehousing Outsourced warehouse management including temporary storage, full inventory management, cross-docking, and value-added operations such as assembly and packaging. Leverages WMS-enabled precision and traceability. For enterprise clients outsourcing warehousing operations.
• Express Services Emergency express delivery services available 24 hours, 7 days, covering the full year with vehicles ranging from cars (500kg max) to trucks (24,000kg) operating nationally and internationally. For enterprise clients requiring urgent, time-sensitive shipments.
• Groupage Service Consolidation of multiple small shipments from different customers into single loads for optimized transport space and cost reduction, connecting Southern/Central Italy with European destinations and Eastern Europe. For mid-market and enterprise shippers with smaller cargo volumes.
• Sustainable Logistics Solutions Eco-friendly transport solutions including intermodal road-rail transport (prevented over 230,000 tonnes of CO2 in ten years), electric and hydrogen vehicle adoption, alternative fuels, and circular economy practices. For enterprise clients with Scope 3 emissions reduction targets and ESG procurement mandates.
• Italy–Turkey Linehaul Service Weekly linehaul service linking Italy (Bari, Milan hubs) with Turkey (Istanbul, Bursa hubs) for both exports and imports, with customs clearance support at both ends. For enterprise clients trading between Italy and Turkey.
• Milan–Belgrade Linehaul Service Weekly linehaul service connecting Milan to Belgrade every Friday with onward distribution to Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Macedonia, Albania, and Kosovo. For enterprise clients trading between Italy and the Balkans.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 230,000 tonnes of CO₂ prevented through intermodal road-rail transport in approximately 10 years of operation
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStante Logistics is an active member of the World Cargo Alliance (WCA), a global network of independent freight forwarders. Membership provides access to a vetted network of logistics partners worldwide, enabling co-loading, inter-company shipments, and reciprocal referral business across territories not covered by Stante's direct offices.
• CGLN (China Global Logistics Network)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStante Logistics participates in the China Global Logistics Network (CGLN), a global logistics alliance providing network coverage and partnership opportunities with vetted logistics providers in China and international markets. The membership complements WCA participation for comprehensive global coverage.
• Politecnico di Milano — Contract Logistics Observatory (Gino Marchet)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStante Logistics is a partner of the Gino Marchet Contract Logistics Observatory at Politecnico di Milano, supporting research on supply chain transformation, sustainability, and AI in logistics. The partnership provides insights from over 2,000 industry professionals and experts, informing the company's innovation strategy and positioning Stante at the forefront of logistics research.
• G. d'Annunzio University of Chieti-PescaraminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStante Logistics participates in university sessions at the Faculty of Economics of G. d'Annunzio University (Chieti-Pescara), contributing to the Master's program in Economics and Management. General Manager Stefano Sablone and HR Manager Claudio Cuscito lecture on Italian entrepreneurship, international trade, and logistics career paths, as part of Professor Alfredo De Massis's Entrepreneurship & Venture Capital course.
• ITS MOST Ortona (Istituto Tecnico Superiore per la Logistica d'Abruzzo)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStante Logistics engages with students at ITS MOST Ortona, the Higher Technical Institute for Logistics in Abruzzo. HR Manager Claudio Cuscito and HR colleague Margherita Settanni conduct sessions on the logistics sector, career paths, and practical job search guidance, supporting the institute's mission to train future logistics professionals.
• ITS Academy MobilitàminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStante Logistics collaborates with ITS Academy Mobilità, a leading institution specializing in training logistics and sustainable mobility professionals. The partnership includes school-to-work programs and internship opportunities, producing best-practice outcomes recognized by the Bari Chamber of Commerce, including the career success story of employee Francesco Grande.
• OlivamiminorOthersStante Logistics partnered with Olivami, a reforestation initiative focused on Salento (Puglia). The company created a corporate garden by planting 110 trees — one per employee — on company-owned land near its headquarters, to support local reforestation of an area heavily affected by wildfires.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Fercam: Italian transport and logistics group with national and European operations spanning road, intermodal, warehousing, and customs services. Comparable as a Southern European, family-founded 3PL serving similar industrial verticals.
• Arcese: Italian-headquartered integrated transport and logistics provider offering road, intermodal, and contract logistics across Europe. Closest direct peer given similar Italy-rooted, mid-sized, multi-modal 3PL profile with strong automotive and industrial customer base.
• Ambrogio Transport: Italian mid-sized transport and logistics operator with national and European groupage capabilities. Closely comparable regional peer in terms of size, Italian heritage, and mid-market customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers with deep European intermodal and customs capabilities. Sets the enterprise-procurement standard Stante competes against for multinational shipper contracts.
• DSV: Global freight forwarder and 3PL with strong road, air, sea, and intermodal capabilities across Europe. Comparable on service portfolio but operates at vastly larger scale than Stante, setting the competitive benchmark for multi-region tenders.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding and logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, road, and customs across all major trade lanes. Largest competitor Stante is benchmarked against on global enterprise RFPs.
• Dachser: German family-owned logistics provider with strong European road transport, warehousing, and intermodal capabilities. Comparable as a mid-to-large family-rooted European 3PL with similar vertical mix.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global 3PL with strong European road, air, sea, and contract logistics presence. Comparable service portfolio and European-centric footprint, though materially larger than Stante.
• DB Schenker: Major European freight forwarder and logistics provider (under TPG acquisition) with strong intermodal, land transport, and contract logistics across Europe. Comparable intermodal capabilities, particularly on east–west European corridors where Stante competes.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL (CMA CGM subsidiary) operating across contract logistics, freight management, and finished vehicle logistics. Comparable on integrated service offering and European industrial customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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