What Ortelli does

Autotrasporti Ortelli Srl (d/b/a Ortelli) is an Italian B2B transportation and logistics company specializing in ADR-classified dangerous goods transport, headquartered in Suisio (Bergamo) with its legal seat in Osio Sotto. Founded over 50 years ago and operating as a subsidiary of the ACB Group (led by founder Patrizio Cappella), the company serves chemical industry firms, waste management companies, industrial manufacturers, and bulk/fragile goods handlers across Northern Italy and nationwide for special waste transport. The company holds ADR certification, is registered in Italy's Albo Gestori Ambientali (No. MI30436), and is GDPR-compliant.

The core service portfolio spans urgent 24/48-hour ADR delivery, groupage shipping from a single pallet (through partnership with ACB Autotrasporti), full load ADR transport using tankers, semitrailers, and rigid vehicles equipped with compressors and pumps, plus special waste transport, fragile goods handling, and bulk material logistics. Value-added services include ADR regulatory consulting, continuous GPS-based vehicle monitoring (integrated with FastPlan Software), ADR-compliant warehousing with barcode/container services, and optional cargo insurance. The company assigns a unique contact person to each shipment as a service quality differentiator.

Ortelli operates a quote-based pricing model with free estimates, generating revenue through transportation fees, professional services (consulting, warehousing, insurance), and transaction fees tied to distance, volume, urgency, and dangerous goods classification. Go-to-market is sales-led with website quote requests, phone sales, and channel partnerships, supported by a multi-channel digital presence (website, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, Twitter/X, Instagram, Sendinblue newsletter). Headcount is reported at 51-100 employees, and the company operates a company-owned specialized fleet for quality control across its service lines.

Name

Ortelli

Legal name

Autotrasporti Ortelli S.r.l.

Website

https://spedizioni-adr-ortellisrl.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Ortelli (Autotrasporti Ortelli Srl) is an Italian ADR-certified dangerous goods transport and logistics provider serving chemical, waste management, and industrial clients across Northern Italy, offering urgent shipping, groupage, warehousing, and consulting as part of the ACB Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Dangerous Goods Transportation

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

akta.pro primary industry

Hazardous/Dangerous Goods (DG) Forwarding (IATA/IMDG/ADR) (TLACAJAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI)

Keywords

• Dangerous goods transport
• ADR road freight
• Hazardous materials trucking
• Special waste transport
• Chemical cargo logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. ADR Transportation Services: Core business: transport of dangerous goods (ADR classified materials) including chemical products, flammable materials, special waste, and fragile goods. Services include urgent 24-48 hour delivery, groupage (consolidated shipments from one pallet), and full load transportation. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on distance, volume, and urgency level.
2. ADR Consulting Services: ADR regulation compliance consulting provided to clients, offering free initial consultation as part of customer acquisition. Helps companies understand ADR requirements, packaging, labeling, and documentation needs.
3. Warehouse and Logistics Services: Storage, deposit, and logistics management for ADR goods, special, fragile, and bulk materials. Includes barcode service, container loading, and order preparation.
4. Goods Insurance: Optional insurance service for transported goods covering theft, crushing, overturning, weather damage, and third-party damage during transport, storage, and logistics.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Autotrasporti Ortelli Srl is a B2B road transport operator based in Northern Italy specializing in ADR (Accord européen relatif au transport international des marchandises Dangereuses par Route) dangerous goods transport. The company uses a company-owned fleet of tankers, trailers, and rigid vehicles to haul chemical products, flammable liquids, special waste, fragile goods, and bulk materials. Offerings extend beyond linehaul to include ADR-compliant warehousing, groupage shipping from one pallet, urgent 24/48-hour delivery, regulatory consulting, and optional cargo insurance.

Product overview

Autotrasporti Ortelli Srl is a specialized logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of ADR (dangerous goods) transport services. The core offering centers on Trasporti ADR — certified road transport of hazardous materials including chemicals, flammable substances, special goods, fragile items, and special waste. The service portfolio includes urgent 24/48-hour deliveries across Northern Italy, groupage ADR shipping (from one pallet), full load ADR transport, and specialized services for non-hazardous special waste. Add-on services include ADR consulting (regulatory compliance), continuous GPS monitoring (real-time vehicle and route tracking), ADR-compliant warehousing with barcode/labeling services, and optional cargo insurance. The company operates a proprietary fleet of specialized vehicles including tankers, trailers, tractors, and vans, all company-owned for quality control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trasporti ADR (Dangerous Goods Transport)

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-48 hour delivery guarantee for urgent ADR shipments across Northern Italy
• +1 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ACB GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Autotrasporti Ortelli Srl is part of ACB Group, a prominent leader in the transport sector. ACB Group provides organizational support, training programs (ACB SCHOOL), and business development initiatives. The group celebrated its 55th anniversary in 2023. Founder Patrizio Cappella leads the group which includes Autotrasporti Cappella Bruno Srl and Autotrasporti Ortelli Srl, enabling autonomous and constantly growing companies with economic stability for all collaborators.
• ACB AutotrasporticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for groupage ADR services allowing Ortelli to offer consolidated shipments starting from one pallet. ACB Autotrasporti provides additional capacity and flexibility for groupage services, enabling rapid deliveries across the territory with expert staff and specialized company-owned vehicles.
• OSM (Open Source Management)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with OSM for the ACB SCHOOL training program, providing soft skills and practical tools for professional and personal development of personnel.
• OSM Real EstateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner in ACB SCHOOL initiative, contributing to professional development and training programs.
• Michaela GariboldiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert contributor to ACB SCHOOL training program, providing leadership and time management expertise for staff development.
• Istituto Majorana di SeriateminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution collaborating on OSM Edu Scuola project, providing financial education and career orientation to students.
• ProsperahminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in sustainability initiatives, helping create sustainability and corporate social responsibility plans for the company.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics incumbent with specialized dangerous goods / chemical solutions across Europe. Comparable in integrated transport + warehousing model for hazardous materials, though operating at significantly greater scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics provider with hazardous goods capabilities as part of a broader portfolio. Comparable in offering ADR-compliant transport, warehousing, and integrated logistics to chemical shippers, though at a much larger scale.
• DB Schenker: European logistics incumbent with established dangerous goods / hazardous materials forwarding services. Comparable in regulatory expertise and chemical-sector customer base, though serving a multi-modal portfolio.
• BRT (Bartolini): Major Italian parcel and freight carrier with specialized solutions for hazardous goods. Comparable in operating ADR-compliant domestic Italian road transport, though much broader in scope and customer base.
• DHL Freight: One of Europe's largest road freight providers, with dedicated dangerous goods services. Comparable in serving chemical and industrial B2B customers with certified ADR operations, though as a sub-segment of a much broader offering.

Direct peers

• Arcese: Italian-headquartered transport and logistics provider with dedicated dangerous goods / chemical logistics services. Comparable in serving industrial and chemical customers with specialized, compliant fleet operations across Europe.
• Fercam: Italian family-owned logistics company with strong presence in dangerous goods and specialized freight transport across Italy and Europe. Comparable in offering integrated transport, warehousing, and ADR-compliant services to B2B customers.
• Number 1 Logistics Group: Italian ADR-specialized carrier with nationwide presence in hazardous materials transport. Directly comparable in customer base (chemical, pharmaceutical, industrial) and focus on certified dangerous goods road transport.
• Autotrasporti Cappella Bruno Srl: Sister company within ACB Group, also based in Bergamo and active in road transport. Directly comparable as a fellow ACB Group carrier serving Northern Italy, with overlapping customer base and shared group assets.
• Trasporti Industriali (TrIm): Italian carrier specializing in industrial and hazardous goods transport with tankers and specialized equipment. Comparable in ADR-compliant fleet operations and chemical-industry customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/Ortelli_srl
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UClZjVTaQJqGC_98Fhlcpn7Q
• Facebookfacebook.com/ortelliautotrasporti
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ortelli-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/ortellisrl_adr_trasporti

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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