La Giovane Group

What La Giovane Group does

La Giovane Group is an Italian logistics cooperative (Società Cooperativa per Azioni) founded in 1973 in Parma, operating as a third-party logistics (3PL) provider serving enterprise clients across fashion, e-commerce, glass, and industrial/manufacturing sectors. The cooperative is owned by approximately 1,200 worker-members and employs 750 direct personnel across its SPIP headquarters (16,000 sqm of automated warehouses plus 800 sqm offices) and the Gainago-Torrile facility (34,000 sqm with 38,000 fixed pallet places, 10,000 mobile-racking pallet spaces, and 5,000 sqm dedicated to e-commerce). Total warehouse footprint is approximately 90,000 sqm. Named customers include Max Mara, Coccinelle, Dedimax, Diffusione Tessile, Bormioli Rocco, Bormioli Luigi, Smeg, Immergas, Wittur, and Cattani-Esam.

The service portfolio is anchored by three core lines — in-house and outsourced warehouse logistics management, end-to-end e-commerce and omnichannel logistics (described by the company as its core business), and specialized fashion logistics for hanging and laid garments including finishing activities such as labeling, ironing and restoration. Two further vertical offerings cover glass-sector packaging and industrial/manufacturing logistics (notably large household appliances). The technology stack consists of a proprietary Warehouse Management System, a dedicated e-commerce management system interfacing with customer ERPs, multi-level picktowers, and a new shuttle-based automated storage system being deployed at headquarters in 2024. Certifications include ISO 9001 (since 2000), ISO 14001 (since 2023), and Organic Warehouse (Magazzini BIO), supported by a Model 231 governance framework and Code of Ethics.

The business model is B2B contract logistics with multi-year, custom-priced engagements scoped to warehouse space, volume, and service requirements; pricing is not publicly disclosed. The go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supplemented by a strategic partnership with PVS Services Italia S.r.l. for e-commerce fulfillment, and a broader relationship with German partner PVS Fulfillment-Service GmbH to enable potential US market entry. La Giovane wholly owns subsidiaries Piazza S.r.l. and L.G. Logistics S.r.l., and holds minority stakes in La C.A. Servizi S.r.l. and PVS Services Italia S.r.l. Disclosed turnover was €46.7M (2022), ~€47M (2023), and €47.9M (2024), with no external funding raised and no private equity or strategic parent company ownership.

Name

La Giovane Group

Legal name

La Giovane S.C.p.A.

Website

https://lagiovane.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Italian logistics cooperative founded in 1973, providing third-party warehouse management, e-commerce fulfillment, and specialized fashion, glass, and industrial logistics services to enterprise clients from approximately 90,000 sqm of facilities in the Parma region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Fulfillment Providers (CRAFAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Omnichannel Retail Fulfillment (BOPIS/Ship-from-Store Support) (TLAIADAB), Reverse Logistics & Returns Management (Repair, Refurb, Recycling) (TLAIAAAH)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse management
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Fashion logistics
• Contract logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Parma

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Warehouse Logistics Management: In-house contract logistics where La Giovane takes over customers' warehouses completely and independently. Organizes the logistical process of goods, both incoming and outgoing, using own vehicles, equipment, and computer systems. Provides trained and specialist operators. Services include: warehouse handling and goods movement, incoming goods flow management, order management and outgoing goods flows, packaging, shipment organization, and returns management.
2. E-commerce Logistics Services: End-to-end e-commerce and omnichannel logistics services including storage of products in multi-level picktower and hanging garment facilities, receipt of orders via IT flows with cut-offs and SLAs, item picking and process optimization, special packaging and wrapping, interfacing with national and international couriers for shipment.
3. Fashion Logistics Services: Specialized logistics for fashion industry managing both hanging and laid garments, raw materials and accessories. Services include quality control operations, finishing activities such as labeling, ironing, restoration, storage and shipment of garments.
4. Glass Sector Logistics: Logistics management of household and perfumery products with dedicated packaging lines for the glass industry.
5. Industrial/Manufacturing Logistics: Receipt, storage, preparation and loading for shipment of manufactured goods including large household appliances.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

La Giovane is a third-party logistics (3PL) cooperative providing warehouse management, supply chain organization, and order fulfillment services to enterprise clients. Core offerings include warehouse logistics management (in-house and outsourced), e-commerce fulfillment, specialized fashion industry logistics (hanging and laid garments), glass sector logistics, and industrial/manufacturing logistics. The company operates its own warehouses (90,000 sqm), vehicles, equipment, WMS, and trained personnel to deliver customized logistics solutions.

Product overview

La Giovane Group is a logistics cooperative offering a unified portfolio of third-party warehouse and supply chain management services. The core offerings consist of three main service lines: Warehouse Logistics Management (handling, packaging, shipping, and returns), E-Commerce Logistics (end-to-end online sales logistics in partnership with PVS Services Italia), and Fashion/Clothing Logistics (managing hanging and laid garments with quality control and labeling). The group also operates specialized logistics for glass and manufacturing sectors. The company operates wholly-owned subsidiaries Piazza S.r.l. and L.G. Logistics S.r.l., and holds shareholdings in PVS Services Italia S.r.l. and La C.A. Servizi S.r.l. Infrastructure includes automated storage systems with shuttle technology and multi-level picktowers for e-commerce operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Warehouse Logistics Management Third-party warehouse logistics management services including goods handling, inbound/outbound flow management, order management, packaging, shipment organization, and returns management. Delivered in-house at La Giovane's own warehouses or outsourced at customer sites, using own personnel, vehicles, and WMS systems. Targets enterprise clients requiring complete warehouse outsourcing.
• E-Commerce Logistics End-to-end e-commerce and omnichannel logistics services including storage of products in multi-level picktower and hanging garment facilities, receipt of orders via IT flows with cut-offs and SLAs, item picking and process optimization, special packaging and wrapping, and interfacing with national and international couriers for shipment. The company's stated core business. Targets online retail and e-commerce brands.
• Fashion and Clothing Logistics Specialized logistics for the fashion industry managing both hanging and laid out garments, with quality control operations, finishing activities such as labeling, ironing, restoration, storage and shipment of garments. Also manages raw materials and accessories. Targets fashion brands and luxury goods companies.
• Glass Sector Logistics Logistics management of household and perfumery products with dedicated packaging lines for the glass industry. Specialized handling for fragile products. Targets glass manufacturers.
• Industrial/Manufacturing Logistics Receipt, storage, preparation and loading for shipment of manufactured goods including large household appliances. Targets manufacturing companies requiring warehouse logistics for industrial products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dekra-certified shelving repair method reduces loading-unloading times and CO2 emissions by up to 70%

Named customers10 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor, core and strategic.

• WWF (World Wildlife Fund)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023La Giovane supports WWF projects for the preservation and protection of wild pollinator species. Actions include installation and maintenance of Bee Gardens that researchers can use to observe species and their dynamics. La Giovane provides dedicated areas for these conservation efforts.
• Piazza S.r.l.coreOthersWholly owned subsidiary of La Giovane. Contributes to the La Giovane Group structure.
• L.G. Logistics S.r.l.coreOthersWholly owned subsidiary of La Giovane. Part of the La Giovane Group structure.
• La C.A. Servizi S.r.l.strategicOthersLa Giovane holds a shareholding position in this company as part of its group structure and logistics service ecosystem.
• PVS Services Italia S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for end-to-end e-commerce and omnichannel logistics services. La Giovane partners with PVS Services Italia to offer comprehensive e-commerce fulfillment solutions. PVS Services Italia handles logistics operations including US market entry through collaboration with German partner PVS Fulfillment-Service GmbH.
• CIO - Collegio Italiano di Osteopatia (Italian College of Osteopathy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for 'Osteopatia in Azienda' project offering osteopathy treatments for La Giovane members and employees during working hours. Project includes one session per week for five weeks and one follow-up visit to facilitate rebalancing of the osteo-articular system and general well-being.
• PVS Fulfillment-Service GmbHstrategicTechnology or IntegrationGerman partner enabling La Giovane's international expansion, particularly entry into the US market for e-commerce logistics services. Collaboration has been important for internationalization and increasing competitive advantage.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Global logistics provider (now post-spin GXO for contract logistics) with significant European contract logistics presence serving fashion, retail and industrial customers. Comparable service mix at much larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL (CMA CGM group) operating large-scale contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment and fashion logistics in Italy and across Europe. Competes for the same enterprise contract wins as La Giovane, particularly in fashion and industrial verticals.
• Bartolini (BRT): Italy's largest domestic courier and parcel/logistics operator (BRT Corriere Espresso, part of Poste Italiane group). Competes with La Giovane's e-commerce fulfillment offering for last-mile and B2C parcel volume.
• Geodis: Global French-headquartered 3PL offering contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment and fashion-sector logistics across Europe. Operates at vastly greater scale but competes for the same enterprise fashion and industrial customers as La Giovane.
• GXO Logistics: World's largest pure-play contract logistics provider with extensive European warehouse operations and dedicated e-commerce / fashion verticals. Sets the global benchmark La Giovane competes against for enterprise contract wins.
• DHL Supply Chain: Division of Deutsche Post DHL providing contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment globally, with significant operations in Italy. Competes for large enterprise fashion, retail and industrial contracts that La Giovane also targets.

Regional players

• Number 1 Logistics Group: Italian logistics cooperative group (Number 1) operating contract logistics, warehousing and distribution with a comparable member-owned cooperative structure. Provides a direct structural and operational benchmark for La Giovane.
• Italsempione: Italian logistics operator specializing in transport, forwarding and contract logistics with Northern Italy focus. Comparable mid-sized Italian 3PL positioning.
• FERCAM: Italian family-owned logistics provider offering transport, warehousing and contract logistics with strong presence in Northern Italy. Comparable service portfolio and Italian geographic overlap make it the most direct domestic peer.
• LC3 Trasporti: Italian 3PL offering integrated contract logistics, transport and warehousing to enterprise customers. Overlapping service portfolio and Italian-only footprint make it a direct regional peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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