ISS Palumbo

What ISS Palumbo does

ISS Palumbo S.r.l. is an Italian-headquartered logistics provider founded in 1974 in Livorno by Cavaliere del Lavoro Andrea Palumbo, operating today through 17 wholly-owned offices across 11 countries with 158 employees. The company delivers a five-pillar service portfolio: Project & Freight Forwarding (multi-modal land/sea/air transport, customs brokerage, ship leasing, exceptional cargo), Integrated Logistics (inbound and outbound supply chain management, warehouse and inventory management), Port Logistics (pipe and materials handling, yard management), Marine Agency Services (port agency, vessel clearance, procurement, crew changes, medical attendance, waste disposal), and Marine Solutions (tug and barge, ocean and coastal towing, landing craft, special marine assets). It also operates third-party warehousing including a 31,000 sqm facility at Truccazzano (Milan) equipped with WMS, TMS, RFID, radio frequency, voice picking, and fingerpicking technology. The company positions itself primarily for the Oil & Gas vertical, evidenced by documented engagements such as the seven-year ENI Raffineria Livorno managed logistics contract (2015–2022), heavy lift and break bulk shipments to the Borouge 4 petrochemical shipyard in Abu Dhabi from Italian and Japanese origins (cargo up to 211 tons), and the 2023-onward ZoHR South Field offshore project in Egyptian territorial waters handled via ISS Palumbo Cyprus. Specialized Oil & Gas unit IEA Oil & Gas Logistics S.R.L. operates from Constanta, Romania.

ISS Palumbo is a privately held S.r.l. with no disclosed external investors, no public listing, and no funding rounds. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and pricing is fully quote-based/customized per project. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting medium and large enterprises requiring complex, multi-jurisdictional logistics, particularly oil & gas and petrochemical majors. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (quality), ISO 14001:2015 (environment), ISO 45001 (occupational H&S), ISO 37001 (anti-bribery) from Bureau Veritas, alongside FIATA and IATA agent credentials — credentials that frequently gate enterprise tender eligibility. Marketing is primarily content-led (blog, newsletter, case studies) plus organic LinkedIn and Instagram presence; no performance-marketing or paid-distribution signal is evident. The technology stack relies on third-party best-of-breed WMS/TMS/RFID tooling rather than proprietary platforms, and there is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML capability, patents, or data assets in the input.

The business model combines transaction-fee freight forwarding with managed-services revenue across warehousing, integrated logistics, and port logistics, plus professional-services revenue from marine agency and marine solutions. Subsidy structure is the standard pattern for international logistics firms: regional market entities (Mozambique, South Africa, UAE entities serving Dubai/Abu Dhabi/Dammam, Russia, USA/Houston, Egypt, Netherlands, UK, Turkey, Cyprus, plus Romania-based IEA Oil & Gas Logistics) acting as operating legal entities in each jurisdiction, with the parent ISS Palumbo S.r.l. retaining ownership and likely founder-family control.

Name

ISS Palumbo

Legal name

ISS PALUMBO SRL

Website

https://iss-palumbo.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1974

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

ISS Palumbo is a privately held Italian logistics provider founded in 1974, headquartered in Livorno with 17 offices across 11 countries and 158 employees, delivering project freight forwarding, integrated logistics, port logistics, marine agency, and marine solutions primarily to oil & gas and petrochemical enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883), Port and Harbor Operations (488310), Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Marine & Offshore Assets (Rig Moves, FPSO/OSV Components) (TLACAIAE), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH), Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB), Stevedoring & Vessel Loading/Discharging (Ship-to-Shore Operations) (TLAHALAA)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Oil and gas logistics
• Project cargo shipping
• Port logistics services
• Marine agency services

Headquarters

HQ city

Livorno

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project & Freight Forwarding Services: Revenue from international shipping services including land, sea, and air transport, ship leasing, shipment management, customs brokerage, exceptional cargo transport, port and airport terminal management, and packaging.
2. Integrated Logistics: Services covering both inbound and outbound logistics operations including material management, inventory management, warehouse operations, and deliveries.
3. Port Logistics: Handling of pipes and other materials, storage and transport, and yard management services at port facilities.
4. Marine Agency Services: Port agency, vessel clearance, procurement, facility management, crew changes, medical attendance, and waste disposal services.
5. Marine Solutions: Tug and barge services, landing craft, ocean and coastal towing, and supply of special marine assets.
6. Third-Party Warehousing: Third-party goods warehousing and storage services with value-added activities including logistics processing, stock management, and external space rental.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ISS Palumbo provides international project and freight forwarding (land, sea, and air), integrated logistics and warehouse management, port logistics (pipe/material handling and yard management), marine agency services (vessel clearance, crew changes, procurement), and marine solutions (tug and barge, towing). The company specializes in Oil & Gas sector logistics and complex oversized/heavy-lift cargo, with 31,000 square meters of warehouse capacity across facilities in Italy and a network of 17 offices across 11 countries.

Product overview

ISS Palumbo is a logistics company offering an integrated suite of logistics services. The core portfolio comprises five main service lines: Project & Freight Forwarding (covering land/sea/air transport and customs), Integrated Logistics (supply chain and warehouse management), Port Logistics (materials handling and yard management), Marine Agency Services (port agency and maritime operations support), and Marine Solutions (towing and marine assets). Additional specialized offerings include third-party warehousing services with 31,000 square meters of storage space at facilities like Truccazzano, break bulk shipping for oversized cargo, and third-party logistics (3PL) solutions. The company specializes in the Oil & Gas sector and serves clients globally with 17 offices across 11 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project & Freight Forwarding Comprehensive international shipping service covering land, sea, and air transport, ship leasing, shipment management, customs brokerage, exceptional cargo transport, port and airport terminal handling, and packaging for enterprise clients with complex cross-border logistics requirements.
• Integrated Logistics End-to-end supply chain management covering both inbound and outbound operations, including material management, inventory management, warehouse operations, and delivery services for medium and large enterprises.
• Port Logistics Handling of pipes and other materials, storage and transportation services, and yard management at port facilities for smooth port operations.
• Marine Agency Services Port agency, vessel clearance, procurement, facility management, crew changes, medical attendance, and waste disposal services essential for maritime operations.
• Marine Solutions Marine services including tug and barge services, landing craft, ocean and coastal towing, and provision of special marine assets.
• Third-Party Warehousing Third-party goods storage and warehouse management services including complete warehouse management (In, Out, Picking), transport organization, inventory management, documentation handling, packaging, and goods security across facilities such as 31,000 sqm at Truccazzano.
• Break Bulk Shipping International break bulk shipments for oversized cargo in weight and/or dimensions including machinery for oil and gas industries, ship propellers, construction equipment, boats, pipes, and turbine blades without disassembly requirements.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• LegambienteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerISS Palumbo collaborated with Legambiente for a corporate volunteering initiative at Calambrone (Pisa) for the redevelopment of abandoned waste. Employees collected over 300 kg of waste abandoned along the coast and dunes, contributing to environmental protection and achieving 2 of the 17 goals of the UN 2030 Agenda for sustainable development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Bolloré Logistics: French-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong project cargo (Bolloré Energy & Projects) capability. Comparable to ISS Palumbo on international project forwarding, marine logistics and Oil & Gas sector service lines.
• DHL Global Forwarding: The freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with dedicated Industrial Projects and Energy sector desks. Comparable to ISS Palumbo on ocean/air freight forwarding, project cargo, customs brokerage and integrated logistics; broader portfolio and global reach.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with dedicated project cargo (KN Project Logistics) and Oil & Gas / energy logistics practices. Directly comparable to ISS Palumbo on international shipping, project forwarding and breakbulk, but operates at global scale across all major verticals.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with significant project logistics, energy, and contract logistics practices. Comparable to ISS Palumbo on integrated end-to-end logistics for industrial and energy customers, and on warehousing/distribution services.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics provider, now combined with DB Schenker, with strong project division (DSV Projects) handling heavy-lift and OOG cargo. Comparable to ISS Palumbo on breakbulk/heavy-lift ocean forwarding and integrated supply chain solutions for industrial customers.

Direct peers

• deugro Group: Specialized project cargo, heavy-lift and OOG forwarder serving Oil & Gas, energy, and infrastructure clients worldwide. Direct peer to ISS Palumbo in the project forwarding / breakbulk niche, with similarly Oil & Gas weighted customer mix and similar service bundling.
• Trans Global Projects (TGP): Independent project cargo forwarder specializing in oversized, heavy-lift and breakbulk transport for the oil & gas and power generation sectors. Highly comparable to ISS Palumbo's breakbulk/ocean project forwarding offering and Oil & Gas vertical focus.
• Savino Del Bene: Florence-headquartered Italian freight forwarder with global network and project cargo capabilities. Direct Italian peer to ISS Palumbo on international freight forwarding, project cargo, customs brokerage, and integrated logistics for industrial clients.
• Hansa Meyer Global: Specialist project forwarder focused on heavy-lift, breakbulk, and industrial project logistics. Closely comparable to ISS Palumbo on breakbulk project cargo handling, oversized shipments and multi-modal solutions for energy and infrastructure clients.
• FERCAM Logistics & Transport: Italian multi-modal logistics operator offering integrated transport, contract logistics, and specialized project solutions. Closely comparable to ISS Palumbo on integrated logistics, warehousing (3PL) and industrial freight forwarding with a European base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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