Italbaltic

What Italbaltic does

Italbaltic S.R.L. is an Italian private limited company founded in 1999, headquartered in Caponago (Monza-Brianza) with an operational consolidation hub in Agrate Brianza. The firm operates as a B2B freight forwarder offering national and international road transport, international groupage (LCL) consolidation, sea freight (LCL/FCL), air cargo, exceptional/oversized load transport, furniture transport into Switzerland, and AEO-certified customs and insurance advisory services. Its coverage spans ~40 countries across the Baltic states, Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, Western Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, and India, with origins in Baltic-region and Russia trade lanes.

The operating model is a hub-and-spoke groupage network anchored at Agrate Brianza, where freight from multiple senders is consolidated and dispatched bi-weekly to international destinations via partnered carriers. Italbaltic does not own transport assets at meaningful scale; instead it sources capacity from consolidated carrier partners for road, a worldwide shipping agent network for ocean, and leading airlines for air freight. Back-office technology is conventional: shipment monitoring through modern IT systems, an online PayPal-integrated payment portal for invoices, and Google Analytics on the website. The company's share capital is only €10,500 fully paid and headcount is 11–50, indicating an owner-operated SME structure rather than a scaled mid-market forwarder.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis from transport services (full and partial loads, groupage, exceptional loads) and on a professional-services basis from customs and insurance advisory. The firm pursues a sales-led B2B go-to-market, supplemented by channel partners (carriers, agents, airlines, insurers), and markets primarily through a bilingual IT/EN website plus direct contact. It holds AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification providing customs-process advantages, and an L.L.A. artisan certification for Italy–Switzerland furniture traffic; these credentials are positioned as differentiation in compliance-intensive niches.

Name

Italbaltic

Legal name

Italbaltic S.R.L.

Website

https://italbalticgroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Italbaltic is an Italian B2B freight forwarder, founded in 1999 and based in Caponago (Monza-Brianza), offering national and international road transport, groupage, sea and air freight, exceptional-load transport, and AEO-certified customs and insurance advisory for shippers trading with Eastern Europe, the former Soviet Union, and the Middle East.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Project Cargo Brokerage (TLADAMAJ), Oversized / Out-of-Gauge & Heavy-Lift Air Freight (Aircraft Constraints, Special Handling) (TLACAAAG), Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Road groupage services
• Customs advisory services
• Air and sea freight
• Logistics consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Monza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. National Transport Services: Domestic transport and distribution services across Italy including islands, offering both express and groupage options for full and partial loads
2. International Road Transport: Cross-border road transport services for full and partial loads serving Baltic region, Eastern Europe, former Soviet Union countries, Western Europe, and Middle East
3. Road Groupage Services: International groupage (LCL) services with bi-weekly departures and door-to-door delivery through hub consolidation model
4. Sea Freight: LCL (groupage) and FCL (full container) shipping services via sea in partnership with worldwide agent network for transport to main ports
5. Air Freight: Cargo shipping services via leading airlines to and from major airports worldwide for general, dangerous, and oversized cargo
6. Customs Services: AEO-certified customs advisory and services for international trade including customs formalities for importation and exportation
7. Insurance Advisory Services: All-risk insurance advisory and services with comprehensive pre-sales consultation and high added-value claims handling

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Italbaltic is an Italian freight forwarding and logistics company providing international and domestic road transport (full-load and groupage), air and sea freight, exceptional/oversized cargo transport, specialized furniture transport, and AEO-certified customs and insurance advisory services. The company operates from a hub in Agrate Brianza, Italy, with bi-weekly groupage departures to Baltic states, Eastern Europe, former Soviet Union countries, Western Europe, and the Middle East, leveraging multi-lingual staff and a consolidated carrier/agent network.

Product overview

Italbaltic is a logistics and transportation company established in 1999, offering a comprehensive suite of freight and shipping services. The core product portfolio includes: National Transport for domestic Italian distribution; Cross-border Road Transport and Groupage services for international road freight across Europe, former Soviet Union, and Middle East; Furniture Transport with specialized handling and Switzerland coverage; Exceptional Transport for oversized cargo via multiple transport modes; Air and Sea Freight combining LCL/FCL shipping with global agent networks and leading airlines; Express and Tailor-Made Services for time-sensitive and customized delivery needs; Customs Advice and Services (AEO certified) for international trade formalities; Insurance Advice and Services offering all-risk coverage; and Online Payments for invoice processing. The company operates primarily on Italy-to-Eurasia trade routes, with origins in Baltic regions and expansion to Eastern Europe, Western Europe, and beyond. Services are offered in both Italian and English languages.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Transport (Trasporto Nazionale) Domestic transport and distribution services across Italy, including islands, with monitoring from collection to delivery. Suppliers are selected based on cargo type, offering more than standard express courier services. Tailor-made solutions for full and partial loads to and from all Italian destinations.
• Cross-border Road Transport (Trasporto Internazionale via strada) International road transport services for full and partial loads covering Eastern Europe, former Soviet Union, Western Europe, and Middle East markets. Includes dangerous goods and chemical transport with proper documentation.
• Cross-border Road Groupage (Groupage internazionale via strada) International groupage (LCL) service collecting and distributing goods from various senders, consolidating freight at the Agrate Brianza hub with bi-weekly departures and door-to-door delivery. Targets Baltic states, Eastern Europe, and former Soviet Union countries with competitive personalized rates.
• Furniture Transport (Trasporto di mobili e arredamento) Specialized furniture transport with meticulous planning and attention to detail. Includes Switzerland service with L.I.A. (License for Artisans) certification enabling cross-border furniture deliveries to Switzerland.
• Exceptional Transport (Trasporto di carichi eccezionali oversize) Transport of exceptional and oversized loads across Italy and internationally via road, river, sea, and air with reliable and certified partners. Includes detailed pre-analysis and route planning for safe delivery of complex cargo.
• Air and Sea Freight (Spedizioni Aeree e Marittime) LCL (groupage) and FCL (full container) shipping services via sea with global agent network, plus air freight through leading airlines for cargo to and from major airports worldwide. Handles general, dangerous, and oversized cargo.
• Express and Tailor-Made Services (Servizi espressi e dedicati) Express and dedicated transport services for Italian and international routes with ad hoc solutions ensuring safe and punctual delivery. Built on a consolidated carrier partner network enabling flexible national and international solutions.
• Customs Advice and Services (Consulenza e Servizi Doganali) Customs formalities for international and intra-EU trade with preventive advice on customs procedures, legislation, and foreign trade exchanges. AEO-certified with services for free circulation, transit, customs deposit, inward processing, processing under customs control, temporary admission, outward processing, exportation, and excise systems.
• Insurance Advice and Services (Consulenza e Servizi Assicurativi) All-risk insurance policies with comprehensive covers, Italian and international policy clauses, and pre-sales consultation based on cargo type, packaging, loading method, and transport requirements. Includes high added-value claims handling.
• Online Payments (Pagamenti Online) Online payment system for customers to pay invoices electronically through PayPal integration. Supports existing customer invoice processing.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Worldwide Shipping Agent NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of shipping agents around the world enabling Italbaltic to offer LCL and FCL shipping services to and from major international ports. The partnership enables comprehensive sea freight operations including cargo collection, customs formalities, and complete documentation handling.
• Leading Airlines (Air Cargo Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnerships with leading airlines for shipping cargo worldwide to and from major airports. Enables handling of general, dangerous, and oversized cargo through air transport.
• Reliable and Certified Partners (Exceptional Transport)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of reliable and certified partners providing exceptional transport capabilities with a wide range of special means for oversized and exceptional load shipping across Italy and worldwide via road, river, sea and air.
• Consolidated Carrier Partners (Express Transport)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of consolidated partners enabling express and tailor-made transport services to and from Italy and worldwide destinations. Operational capacity allows creation of ad hoc national and international solutions.
• National Transport Partner NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of consolidated partners for national transport and distribution services across Italy including islands. Suppliers selected based on cargo type requirements, offering more than standard express courier services.
• Insurance PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInsurance partners providing all-risk policies with Italian and international clauses. Partners offer high added-value services ensuring quick response times in case of claims, with comprehensive pre-sales consultation based on cargo type, packing, loading method, and transport requirements.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics provider with strong European road, air, and sea freight forwarding operations. Comparable as a forwarder-acquisitive consolidator serving European shippers across multiple modes.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider offering European road transport, air/ocean freight forwarding, and contract logistics. Comparable as a multi-modal forwarder with strong European land transport presence.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL offering air, ocean, road, and rail freight services. Closely comparable as a multi-modal forwarder with customs brokerage capabilities, though with substantially larger scale, network density, and digital infrastructure.
• Savino Del Bene: Italy-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong Italian roots, offering sea, air, and road forwarding plus customs services. Closely comparable as an Italian-originated multi-modal forwarder, though operating globally with much larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: France-headquartered global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and ground transport. Comparable as a multi-modal forwarder serving European shippers with integrated solutions.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global logistics company offering freight forwarding (air/sea), road transport, contract logistics, and customs services. Directly comparable as a European multi-modal forwarder with customs capabilities.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders offering sea, air, road, and contract logistics. Directly comparable as a multi-modal forwarder serving similar shipper needs in Europe, though operating at vastly greater scale with proprietary digital platforms.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Comparable as an asset-light forwarder emphasizing customs and compliance services, similar in business model philosophy.

Regional players

• BRT (Bartolini): Italy-headquartered parcel and logistics courier focused primarily on domestic Italian B2B and B2C distribution. Partially comparable as an Italian logistics provider, though focused on parcel rather than international freight forwarding.

Emerging players

• Alpega Group: European-headquartered freight technology and transportation management platform serving road freight across Europe. Comparable as a technology-enabled European road freight intermediary, though with platform/digital focus rather than asset-light traditional forwarding.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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