What SitRail does

SitRail S.r.l. is an Italian integrated logistics operator headquartered in Melfi (Potenza) that specializes in intermodal transport, railway terminal operations, warehousing, and Just-In-Time/Just-In-Sequence (JIT/JIS) sequencing services. The company is a subsidiary of SIT Logistics S.p.a. and operates through four product lines: (i) multi-modal transport across road, rail, maritime, and air using its own vehicle fleet plus a partner network; (ii) four owned railway terminals spanning Italy from Orbassano (Turin) in the north to San Nicola di Melfi in the south, providing end-to-end intermodal coverage; (iii) approximately 97,300 sqm of warehousing across five Melfi facilities, split between automotive (Melfi 1, 3, 4) and food-grade HACCP-certified storage (Melfi 2, 5); and (iv) JIT/JIS sequencing services using Pick To Light, RFID, and NFC hardware integrated with proprietary in-house sequencing software that handles multiple sequences, mass component picking, EDI interconnection, radio frequency terminal management, and full operational traceability.

The company's primary customer is FCA (now Stellantis), with whom it has a decades-long collaboration covering all FCA plants, including shared development of in-situ Just-In-Time-Production assembly solutions that absorb customer mix variations and reduce warehouse stock. The food industry is a secondary vertical served through HACCP-compliant storage. Revenue is generated via quote-based managed services, transaction fees for transport, recurring storage fees, and professional services fees for sequencing contracts. GTM is sales-led and B2B, targeting enterprise manufacturers and food-sector companies through direct relationships. Geographic reach is primarily Italy with international shipping enabled through partnerships.

The business model is capital-intensive: share capital is €3,105,000 fully paid-in, infrastructure includes the four terminals (totaling ~9,800m of tracks, ~94,000 sqm of yard, ~48,000 sqm of depot) plus the warehouse portfolio, and operations rely on proprietary software and hardware integrations (Pick To Light, RFID, NFC). Headcount is disclosed at 11–50 employees, implying significant reliance on automation, contractors, or partner-provided capacity. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is negotiated per client requirements based on volume, service type, and contract terms.

Name

SitRail

Legal name

SITRAIL S.r.l.

Website

https://sitrail.it

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SitRail is an Italian integrated logistics operator (Melfi-based, SIT Logistics group subsidiary) providing intermodal transport, four railway terminals, warehousing, and JIT/JIS automotive sequencing primarily for Stellantis and food-sector clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrated Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Rail Transportation (48821), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (488210)

SIC

Railroad Switching & Terminal Establishments (4013), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Rail Terminal Switching, Shunting & Yard Locomotive Services (TLAJAFAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rail Terminal Cargo Handling Equipment Operations & Maintenance (Cranes, Reach Stackers, RTGs) (TLAJAFAG)

Keywords

• Integrated logistics services
• Intermodal transport services
• Automotive sequencing services
• Warehousing and storage
• Rail freight terminals

Headquarters

HQ city

Melfi

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Integrated Logistics Services: Comprehensive logistics services including intermodal transport (road, rail, maritime, air), railway terminal operations, and warehousing. Revenue generated through service fees for transportation, storage, and sequencing operations.
2. Transport Services: FTL and LTL transport services, satellite tracking, container management, door-to-door services, and international shipping. Revenue generated per shipment or through ongoing transport contracts.
3. Warehousing and Storage: Storage services in company-owned and rented warehouses for automotive and food industries. Revenue generated through storage fees based on space utilized.
4. Sequencing and JIT/JIS Services: Specialized sequencing services for automotive manufacturers supporting Just-In-Time and Just-In-Sequence production. Revenue generated through service contracts with automotive plants.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels1 record

Core offering

SitRail S.r.l. is an Italian integrated logistics company providing intermodal transport (road, rail, maritime, and air), four railway terminal operations across Italy, warehousing for automotive and food sectors, and specialized Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) sequencing services for automotive manufacturers. Operations are supported by proprietary internal sequencing software and Pick To Light, RFID, and NFC technologies.

Product overview

SitRail s.r.l. is an integrated logistics company offering a comprehensive suite of services organized into four core product areas: (1) Trasporti covering road, rail, maritime, and air freight with own vehicle fleet and satellite tracking; (2) HUB Ferroviari providing four railway terminals across Italy (Orbassano, Atessa, Marcianise, San Nicola di Melfi) for intermodal operations; (3) Magazzini comprising five warehouses split between Automotive (Melfi 1, 3, 4) and Food (Melfi 2, 5) segments; and (4) Sequenziamenti JIT/JIS delivering Just-In-Time and Just-In-Sequence sequencing services for the automotive industry using Pick To Light, RFID, and NFC technologies with proprietary internal software. The company serves primarily the automotive and food sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trasporti (Road, Rail, Maritime, Air Transport)
• HUB Ferroviari (Railway Terminals)
• Magazzini (Warehousing)
• Sequenziamenti JIT/JIS (JIT/JIS Sequencing)

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced warehouse stock through JIT/JIS implementation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SIT Logistics S.p.a.coreOthersSitRail S.r.l. belongs to the SIT Logistics S.p.a. group. Parent company providing strategic direction and group synergies in logistics operations.
• FCA (Stellantis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDecades-long collaboration with all FCA plants providing Just-In-Time-Production solutions, sequencing services with Pick To Light, RFID and NFC technologies, and in-situ assembly solutions. Partnership includes shared development of JIT/JIS logistics solutions and Just-In-Time-Production implementations.
• Italian and Foreign Transport CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaborates with important Italian and foreign companies enabling daily presence throughout all zones and any type of international shipment. Partnership network extends service coverage geographically.
• National and Foreign Shipping CompaniesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCollaboration with national and foreign shipping companies for container services, import/export container booking, and port terminalization services throughout Italy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Gefco: France-headquartered automotive logistics specialist historically focused on vehicle and parts flows for European OEMs. Comparable to SitRail in automotive-dedicated integrated logistics, parts sequencing, and multimodal transport, though with broader geographic coverage and a vehicle logistics emphasis.
• TX Logistik: European rail freight operator and intermodal terminal provider headquartered in Germany. Directly comparable to SitRail's railway terminal and rail transport operations, including block train services and intermodal hub management across European corridors.
• Schnellecke Group: German family-owned logistics provider specializing in automotive sequencing, JIT/JIS, and in-plant assembly services. Closely comparable to SitRail in core automotive sequencing capabilities, in-situ assembly, and supplier-side sequencing integration with OEMs.
• Number One Logistics Group: Italian-headquartered integrated logistics provider focused on automotive and industrial customers with owned warehousing and sequencing capabilities. Closely comparable to SitRail in vertical focus (automotive JIT/JIS), Italian-centric footprint, and integrated transport-plus-warehouse service model.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with automotive and intermodal offerings. Comparable to SitRail in providing door-to-door multimodal transport and contract logistics for industrial customers.
• ID Logistics: French-listed contract logistics specialist with significant automotive and FMCG warehousing exposure. Comparable to SitRail in providing dedicated warehousing, sequencing-adjacent value-added services, and multi-country distribution for industrial customers.
• Geodis: Major French-headquartered global 3PL with a strong automotive vertical and contract logistics business. Comparable to SitRail in serving automotive OEMs with integrated warehousing and sequencing, but operates at vastly greater scale and geographic breadth.
• CEVA Logistics: France-headquartered global 3PL (CMA CGM-owned) with significant automotive and finished vehicle logistics operations. Comparable to SitRail in automotive contract logistics and intermodal capability, though operating at much greater scale globally.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL, the world's largest 3PL. Comparable to SitRail in providing integrated automotive warehousing, sequencing-adjacent services, and multimodal transport solutions, but with vastly larger scale, IT platforms, and global footprint.

Regional players

• Bergé: Spanish-headquartered logistics group with deep automotive and finished vehicle distribution exposure. Comparable to SitRail in automotive-focused integrated logistics and contract manufacturing support, though primarily serving Iberian rather than Italian OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SitRail.it

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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