What Galardi Group does

Galardi Group (Galardi S.r.l. Spedizioni Internazionali) is a family-owned Italian international freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1984 and headquartered in Prato, Italy. The company provides integrated logistics services including air, sea, road, and rail freight forwarding, customs brokerage, warehousing, and specialized e-commerce logistics, with a notable vertical focus on serving the fashion and luxury goods sector. Operations span three countries — Italy, France, and Portugal — through a network of more than 14 office locations operated by regional subsidiaries such as Galardi Adriatica and Galardi Norte.

Galardi's service portfolio is built around customized logistics plans, dedicated account consultants, and a 'one-stop shop' model that bundles transport, customs, and warehousing into single client engagements. The company holds certifications and authorizations relevant to regulated freight: ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification in Italy and Portugal, IATA agent status for air cargo, and ACCISA authorization for excise products. The underlying technology infrastructure centers on traditional logistics management systems — including a logistics management platform and shipment tracking tools — rather than proprietary AI/ML capabilities, with operational differentiation coming from human account management and process certifications rather than automation.

Galardi generates revenue through fee-for-service logistics contracts with enterprise and mid-market clients across the fashion/apparel, manufacturing/export, and e-commerce verticals. The commercial model emphasizes consultative B2B sales with dedicated account managers and bespoke routing solutions, particularly for cross-border Mediterranean and intra-EU flows. Named enterprise customers span multiple countries and industries, including supply chain, textile/apparel, and electronics distribution clients. The company is privately held under owner Marco Bigagli and has not publicly disclosed revenue, funding, or M&A activity.

Name

Galardi Group

Legal name

Galardi S.r.l. Spedizioni Internazionali

Website

https://galardi-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Galardi Group is a family-owned Italian international freight forwarder founded in 1984 in Prato, operating 14+ offices across Italy, France, and Portugal to serve fashion, manufacturing, and e-commerce clients with integrated transport, customs, and warehousing services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Transportation (488), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Freight Trucking (4841), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH), Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Warehousing and logistics
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Fashion logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Prato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 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. International Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from comprehensive freight forwarding including truck, air, sea, and railway transport services across international routes
2. Customs Brokerage Services: Customs clearance and brokerage services for imports and exports, including bonded warehousing and temporary custody
3. Logistics and Warehousing Services: Storage, picking, packing, and distribution services including reverse logistics
4. E-commerce Logistics Services: Specialized logistics solutions for e-commerce businesses including fulfillment and last-mile delivery

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Galardi Group is an international freight forwarding and logistics company offering comprehensive multi-modal transport (truck, air, sea, railway), customs brokerage, warehousing with picking/packing, e-commerce fulfillment, and reverse logistics services across Italy, France, and Portugal. The company specializes in fashion and luxury logistics with dedicated capabilities including garment hanging services and trade show/exhibition logistics, supported by proprietary tracking platforms (GSM and GLM).

Product overview

Galardi Group operates as an international logistics and shipping company offering a comprehensive suite of transport and logistics services. The portfolio includes six core service lines: Truck Services (road freight), Air and Sea Services (air and maritime shipping), Railway Services (including intermodal transport), Logistics Services (warehousing, picking/packing, reverse logistics), E-commerce Services (online retail fulfillment), and Customs Services (customs brokerage and bonded storage). These services are delivered through a network of branches across Italy, France, and Portugal, supported by customer-facing digital platforms including GSM (Galardi Shipment Management) for shipment tracking and GLM (Galardi Logistics Management) for order management. The company specializes in the fashion and luxury goods sector, offering specialized services including garment hanging, trade show logistics, and exhibition support. Supplementary offerings include PodLog (an innovative podcast series), real-time tracking capabilities (Trace & Track), and recently expanded with the Galardi Adriatica branch in Civitanova Marche.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Naxco: Related brand/platform in logistics sector. Referenced as 'Naxco-sito' in footer.
• GSM
• GLM
• PodLog

Products and services

• Truck Services Road freight transport services for national and international shipments, offering flexible and customized solutions for cargo delivery across Europe.
• Air and Sea Services Air freight and maritime shipping services for intercontinental and continental cargo transport, including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) options, supported by IATA certification.
• Railway Services Rail freight transport services including classical railway transport and intermodal transport combining road and rail for efficient cargo delivery across Europe.
• Logistics Services Comprehensive logistics including warehousing (short and long term), picking and packing, distribution and traceability, and reverse logistics for unsold goods and returns.
• E-commerce Services Shipping and logistics services specifically designed for e-commerce operations, managing the unique challenges of online retail fulfillment including variable order volumes and geographic distribution across Italy, France, and Portugal.
• Customs Services Customs brokerage and advisory services including customs operations, customs warehousing, VAT storage, temporary custody, and bonded goods storage facilities for imports and exports, including excise product handling.
• GSM (Galardi Shipment Management) Online platform for shipment tracking, allowing customers to monitor their shipments in real-time and manage their orders through the MYGALARDI portal.
• GLM (Galardi Logistics Management) Online logistics management portal for order handling and warehouse operations management, accessible via MYGALARDI for customer self-service.
• Fashion Sector Services Specialized logistics and transport services for the fashion and luxury goods industry, including garment hanging services, time-sensitive collection handling, and exhibition/fair logistics support.
• Exhibition and Trade Show Logistics End-to-end logistics solutions for trade shows and exhibitions, including pickup, international transport, on-site support, booth delivery, and setup coordination for fashion brands participating in events such as PLAYTIME Paris.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% On-time delivery rate
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NaxcominorOthersNaxco is referenced as the website development partner for Galardi Group, indicating a web services and digital partnership for the company's online presence.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationGalardi Group operates as an IATA-certified agent (number 38474180010), acting on behalf of airlines for air cargo transport. This enables maximum customer assistance for air shipments, time and cost savings, and authorization to handle dangerous goods (DGR) with trained consultants.
• Agenzia delle Dogane e dei MonopolicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGalardi holds authorized status as a certified shipper for excise products and operates a customs warehouse under authorization from the Italian Customs Agency, enabling handling of goods from intercontinental or extra-EU countries in a Free-Zone until customs clearance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Transitalia Logistics: Italian freight forwarder specializing in road, rail, sea, and air transport for European and international customers. Comparable as a similarly-sized Italian forwarder offering the same multimodal service portfolio as Galardi.
• Savino Del Bene: Italian-headquartered global freight forwarder with a strong fashion and luxury vertical. Directly comparable to Galardi in heritage, Italian origin, and fashion sector specialization, though operating at significantly larger scale globally.
• Noatum Logistics (formerly Grupo Noatum): Iberian-rooted freight forwarder with multimodal services across Europe and strong presence in Spain and Portugal. Comparable to Galardi in mid-size European freight forwarding with customs brokerage capabilities and similar customer profile.
• Ital Logistics: Italian freight forwarder with multimodal transport services and customs brokerage. Comparable to Galardi as an Italian-headquartered mid-sized forwarder serving fashion and industrial customers across European trade lanes.
• Gebrüder Weiss: Austrian family-owned logistics company with global forwarding operations and a focus on specialized industries. Comparable to Galardi as a family-owned European forwarder with similar heritage-style culture and multimodal service portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• Gefco: French-headquartered logistics provider specializing in automotive and finished vehicle logistics with broader freight forwarding. Comparable as a mid-to-large European forwarder with multimodal capabilities and French operational roots overlapping Galardi's French branch network.
• DACHSER: German family-owned global logistics provider with road freight, air, sea, and warehousing services. Comparable as a family-owned European multimodal forwarder operating across similar geographies, though at significantly larger scale.
• DSV Panalpina: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong European presence and a full multimodal service portfolio. Comparable as a large-scale forwarder competing for the same mid-market European shipper customers Galardi serves.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider owned by CMA CGM offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services across Europe. Comparable as a multimodal forwarder with customs brokerage, warehousing, and e-commerce fulfillment offerings overlapping with Galardi's service mix.
• Bolloré Logistics: French-headquartered global freight forwarder with comprehensive multimodal services across Europe and globally. Comparable as a major European freight forwarder serving fashion, luxury, and industrial customers with customs brokerage capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCycfJv33aJ_gdA5crv62CJQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/galardigruppo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/galardi-s.r.l./mycompany/?viewAsMember=true
• Instagraminstagram.com/galardi_group_naxco

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 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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