RNT

What RNT does

RNT (legal entity TRASPORTI RENATO s.r.l.) is a privately held Italian automotive logistics provider founded in 1972 and headquartered in Gallarate, Varese, with additional storage deposits in Gallarate (Via Belgio, Via Olanda) and Fiorenzuola d'Arda (Piacenza). The company sells an integrated three-service portfolio to enterprise automotive customers: (1) car carrier (bisarca) transport of automobiles and commercial vehicles, including damaged or non-running units via winch-equipped trucks, with continuous monitoring through its registered Trackysat© satellite GPS tracking layer; (2) approximately 90,000 m² of vehicle storage capacity spanning anti-hail outdoor structures and indoor secure warehouses, with real-time stock visibility through a customer-facing web portal (piazzalirnt.overboost.cloud); and (3) pre-delivery vehicle preparation covering bodywork repair, detailing, and installation of licensed satellite anti-theft systems (Octotelematics©, LoJack©, UFO©). RNT reports annual throughput of 120,000+ vehicles and operates scheduled weekly routes to the major Italian islands (Sicily, Sardinia) in addition to national and European coverage.

The business operates on a direct, sales-led B2B go-to-market targeting car manufacturers, leasing and rental companies, car dealerships, and fleet operators, with pricing quoted per engagement based on vehicle type, distance, volume, and service scope rather than published rate cards. Self-serve booking has been layered on via an online portal for loading and unloading reservations, while dedicated phone and email channels handle enterprise logistics coordination. The customer base is concentrated entirely within the automotive value chain, and the company is described as one of the main Italian players in the segment after more than 50 years of continuous operation.

The technology stack is conventional fleet and telematics infrastructure rather than AI-native: Trackysat© provides GPS positioning, the customer portal (built on the Overboost cloud platform) provides traceability and stock management, and the transport fleet relies on specialized hardware (winches, car carriers). There is no disclosed use of AI/ML, no public API, no mobile app, and no third-party AI integrations in the source material. The company is family-owned with no institutional investors, no M&A activity, no funding rounds, and no disclosed leadership changes identified.

Name

RNT

Legal name

TRASPORTI RENATO s.r.l.

Website

https://rnt-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RNT (Trasporti Renato) is a privately held Italian automotive logistics provider founded in 1972, offering car carrier transport, ~90,000 m² of vehicle storage, and pre-delivery preparation services to car manufacturers, leasing companies, dealerships, and fleet operators across Italy and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive Finished-Vehicle (RoRo) Storage & Marshaling Yards (TLALAKAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Inoperable / Non-Running Vehicle Transport (HSAKAFAI), Vehicle Storage & Staging (Short/Long-Term) (HSAKAFAK)

Keywords

• Vehicle transport services
• Automotive logistics
• Car carrier transport
• Vehicle storage
• Pre-delivery preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Gallarate

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Transport Services: Transport of vehicles via car carrier trucks (bisarca), including single vehicle delivery, fleet transport, and long-term rental vehicle transport. Services include door-to-door pickup and delivery.
2. Automotive Logistics and Storage: Vehicle storage services with approximately 90,000 m² of storage areas including anti-hail structures and indoor warehouses. Includes custody services for vehicles.
3. Vehicle Preparation Services: Pre-delivery services for various car brands, bodywork restoration, car detailing, and accessory installation including satellite anti-theft systems and GPS security devices.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

RNT provides specialized car carrier (bisarca) transport of automobiles and commercial vehicles, including winch-loaded damaged/non-operational units, across national and European routes. The company also operates approximately 90,000 m² of vehicle storage facilities (anti-hail structures and indoor secure warehouses) with custody services, and delivers pre-delivery vehicle preparation including bodywork, detailing, and accessory installation (e.g., satellite anti-theft systems). Services are supported by the proprietary Trackysat© GPS tracking system and a customer web portal for real-time visibility.

Product overview

RNT (Trasporti Renato) is a logistics and transport company founded in 1972, offering a unified three-service portfolio centered on automotive logistics: (1) Transport — car carrier (bisarca) transport of automobiles, commercial vehicles, and damaged/non-running vehicles, covering national and European routes with real-time GPS tracking via Trackysat©; (2) Automotive Logistics — approximately 90,000 m² of vehicle storage facilities (anti-hail outdoor and indoor secure warehouses) with real-time web portal stock monitoring; and (3) Vehicle Preparation — pre-delivery inspection, bodywork repair, car detailing, and accessory/customization services including satellite anti-theft installation (Octotelematics©, LoJack©, UFO©). An online booking portal and customer portal (piazzalirnt.overboost.cloud) provide digital access to scheduling and real-time vehicle tracking.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vehicle Transport with Car Carrier (Trasporto con Bisarca) Specialized car carrier (bisarca) transport service for moving automobiles and commercial vehicles, including damaged/non-running vehicles loaded via winch-equipped trucks. Includes long-term rental fleet transport and driver-assisted transport for flexible and personalized single-unit or fleet movements. Continuous monitoring is provided via the Trackysat© tracking system accessible through a web portal, giving customers end-to-end transparency from departure to final delivery.
• Automotive Logistics and Storage (Logistica Automotive)
• Vehicle Preparation (Preparazione Veicoli)

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000+ vehicles transported annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights9 records

Direct peers

• Gefco (GEFCO Group): Historic automotive logistics specialist originally built around PSA/Opel flows, providing finished vehicle transport, storage, and preparation across Europe. Closely aligned with RNT's customer base (OEMs, leasing, rental) and service portfolio, though operating at continental scale with much larger fleet and yard capacity.
• Mosolf SE & Co. KG: One of Europe's largest independent finished-vehicle logistics providers, offering car carrier transport, vehicle storage, and pre-delivery inspection across multiple countries. Directly comparable to RNT in core service mix (bisarca-style transport plus finished-vehicle yards) but at significantly greater scale and geographic reach.
• Koopman Logistics Group: Netherlands-based specialist in finished vehicle transport with car carrier operations across Benelux and Germany. Comparable to RNT as a regional finished-vehicle logistics specialist with similar OEM-facing service lines, though lacking the large storage yard component.
• BLG Logistics Group: German-headquartered logistics group with a significant automotive division covering finished vehicle transport via car carriers, technical centers for PDI, and storage yards. Directly comparable to RNT across transport + storage + preparation, with substantially larger resources and broader European footprint.
• Bergé y Compañía: Spanish logistics group with a dedicated automotive division providing finished vehicle transport, storage, and PDI services primarily in Iberia and Southern Europe. Comparable to RNT in service mix and OEM/dealership customer base, with similar positioning as a regional specialist.
• SAMEDA S.p.A. Italian finished-vehicle logistics company providing car carrier transport, vehicle storage, and PDI services to OEMs, leasing companies, and dealerships in Italy. The most direct domestic competitor to RNT, operating in the same market with the same customer base and overlapping service lines.
• Compagnie Automotive Transport (CAT France): French finished-vehicle logistics operator offering car carrier transport and storage for OEMs, leasing, and rental customers across France and parts of Southern Europe. Closely aligned with RNT in customer segments and service portfolio, though concentrated in France rather than Italy.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider owned by CMA CGM with a substantial automotive vertical covering finished vehicle transport, contract logistics, and aftermarket services. Overlaps with RNT in automotive logistics but at vastly greater scale and as part of a much broader portfolio.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics incumbent with dedicated automotive logistics services including finished vehicle transport and contract logistics. Competes with RNT for large European OEM accounts but operates as a multi-modal, multi-vertical logistics provider rather than a finished-vehicle specialist.

Regional players

• Imperial Automotive Group: UK-headquartered finished vehicle logistics specialist offering transport, storage, and vehicle preparation services across the UK and parts of Europe. Comparable to RNT in service portfolio but geographically separated, serving as a useful proxy for UK market dynamics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/trasporti-renato-s.r.l.

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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