What Global Shipping does

Global Shipping S.p.A. is an Italian freight forwarding company founded in 1977 and headquartered in Lancenigo di Villorba, in the province of Treviso. The company provides international shipping services across four modalities — sea, air, road, and rail — covering 38 countries and handling approximately 340 containers per month. Its primary customer base consists of Italian exporters in the construction and building materials sector, particularly producers and processors of marble, granite, natural stone, and agglomerate ceramics shipping to Middle East, Far East, and North Africa markets. The company is family-owned (S.p.A. Unipersonale), with no disclosed external funding or institutional investors, and operates with 11-50 employees.

The business operates a dual model combining freight forwarding with trading of construction-related products. The freight forwarding division generates transaction-fee revenue through quote-based pricing influenced by container type, cargo characteristics, route, and timing requirements, supported by an online container tracking system and a web-based quote request workflow. The trading division offers 120 products across four wholly-owned sub-brands — Globalit (construction and building solutions), Tilefix (ceramic products and powder adhesives), Stout (construction machinery including rebar cutting/bending machines and hoists), and Globo (job site accessories including hoses) — sold to construction companies and natural stone processors. Marketing is conducted through the company website, an email newsletter called "The Shipping Corner," LinkedIn, and SEO-optimized content.

Global Shipping holds industry certifications and memberships including ISO 9001 (achieved 2021, certificate number 9000010560), WCA (World Cargo Alliance), FIATA, and Fedespedi. The company aligns its carrier relationships with major shipping lines including Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, notably through the Gemini Cooperation alliance operational from 2025. The technology infrastructure is conventional — a tracking portal and quote forms — with no proprietary AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or developer-facing integrations disclosed. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and the company is currently represented by an interim legal representative.

Name

Global Shipping

Legal name

Global Shipping S.p.A.

Website

https://globalshipping.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Shipping S.p.A. is an Italian freight forwarder founded in 1977, offering sea, air, road, and rail shipping services across 38 countries to construction and building materials exporters, alongside a trading division for marble and stone products.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International shipping
• Sea freight services
• Building materials trading
• Multimodal logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Treviso

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: The company generates revenue through freight forwarding fees for sea, air, road, and rail shipping services. Pricing factors include loading time, place of loading, type of goods, and shipping company selection. Additional charges may apply for specific timing requirements, franchise exceedances, dangerous goods handling, and route modifications.
2. Trading of Building Materials: Revenue from trading 120 products including marble treatments, adhesives, construction chemicals, and building materials. Products are sold to construction companies and natural stone processors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Shipping is an Italian freight forwarder that ships cargo internationally across sea, air, road, and rail modalities to 38 countries, moving 340 containers per month for construction and natural stone industry clients. Beyond freight forwarding, it trades approximately 120 building material products including marble treatment chemicals, ceramic and tile adhesives, construction machinery (rebar cutters, benders, hoists), and construction site accessories such as hoses and fittings.

Product overview

Global Shipping is an Italian freight forwarding company offering international shipping services across sea, air, road, and rail modalities, covering 38 countries with 340 containers sailed monthly. The company operates a dual business model combining logistics services with a trading division that offers 120 products for the building materials, ceramic, and natural stone sectors. The core shipping services include container freight forwarding and shipment tracking capabilities. The trading portfolio includes construction equipment (rebar cutting/bending machines, hoists), marble treatment products (polishes, waterproofing solutions, enhancers), construction chemicals (thinners, paint removers), and building site accessories (hoses, adhesives, mastics).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Globalit: Products for construction and building solutions
• Tilefix
• Stout
• Globo

Products and services

• Sea Freight Services International ocean freight forwarding transporting customer goods in containers via sea across global trade routes, with support for full container loads (20ft, 40ft, 40hc), LCL consolidation, dangerous goods (ADR), and customs documentation including EUR.1 certificates. Serves construction and natural stone industry exporters.
• Air Freight Services Air cargo transportation services for time-sensitive shipments requiring faster international delivery than sea freight, with associated air tracking capability. Serves businesses with urgent international shipping needs.
• Road Freight Services Ground transportation services for overland cargo movement across European and international road networks, supporting cross-border shipments of construction materials and equipment.
• Rail Freight Services Railway transportation services for cargo movement, particularly along the Silk Road and intercontinental rail corridors connecting Europe to Asia.
• Globalit Marble and Natural Stone Treatment Products Marble, granite, and natural stone treatment products including High Lux varnish, High Wax solid wax, High Glossy polishing compound, Centurion waterproofing, High Drop tone enhancer, and Granitop black marble treatment. Sold to natural stone processors and construction companies.
• Tilefix Ceramic and Tile Adhesive Products Tile fixing adhesives for internal use including polyester mastic (KRISTAL) and Tilefix Powder Adhesive products designed for gluing particular surfaces including marble and porcelain. Sold to construction and natural stone installation companies.
• Stout Construction Machinery Construction site machinery including Golden Bull Rebar Cutting Machines (Standard and Evolution lines), Golden Bull Rebar Bending Machines, and manual hoists with self-braking motors capable of lifting 500 to 1800 kg. Sold to construction companies and contractors.
• Globo Construction Site Accessories Construction site accessories including Jaguar Water Hoses (yellow and green) for garden and professional watering, Globo Air Hoses (red or black, rubber or PVC, corrugated or smooth), Multicryl acrylic lacquer thinner, and United Paint Remover gel. Sold to construction companies and tradespeople.

Quantifiable outcome

• 340 containers shipped monthly
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in WCA provides access to a global network of independent freight forwarders, enabling collaboration and partnerships for international shipping operations across multiple regions and countries.
• FIATAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in FIATA provides international recognition and adherence to global freight forwarding standards, enhancing credibility and operational capabilities.
• FedespedicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFedespedi represents and protects the interests of international freight forwarders based in Italy, advocating for the industry and providing networking opportunities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Savino Del Bene: Italian-headquartered multinational freight forwarder offering sea, air, and road freight services with strong expertise in Made in Italy exports and global trade lanes. Most directly comparable to Global Shipping given shared Italian origin, similar service mix, and comparable European exporter customer base.
• Arcese: Italian family-owned logistics and freight forwarding company with operations across road, sea, and air freight. Comparable to Global Shipping given shared Italian origin, family ownership structure, and multimodal freight business.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics company specializing in international freight forwarding (air and ocean) and customs brokerage. Comparable in business model as an asset-light intermediary arranging freight transportation.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Major global freight forwarder with significant air, sea, and road freight operations. Competes in the same freight forwarding space and has historically grown through acquisitions of regional forwarders — a potential model for Global Shipping's trajectory.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep sea, air, and road freight capabilities. Directly overlaps with Global Shipping's core service offering but at vastly greater scale and global reach.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding division of Deutsche Post DHL, offering air, ocean, and road freight services. Operates in the same freight forwarding category as Global Shipping with full multimodal capability.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider now majority-owned by CMA CGM, offering freight forwarding and contract logistics. Provides direct competition in sea and air freight forwarding categories.
• GEODIS: French-headquartered global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions across sea, air, and road modes. Operates in the same freight forwarding market as Global Shipping.

Regional players

• Sinotrans: China's largest freight forwarder and logistics company, with growing presence in Europe. Relevant peer for Global Shipping's Far East trade lanes and Italian-China rail freight flows.

Emerging players

• Spedire.com: Digital Italian freight forwarder offering online booking and comparison for international shipments. Comparable to Global Shipping's Italian market focus but competes via a digital-first operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNdS-xeSzTaTeYB3NPg6cHQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/global-shipping-s.p.a.
• Facebookfacebook.com/GlobalShippingSpa

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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