What MWM does

MWM s.r.l. is a third-generation, family-owned third-party logistics provider headquartered in Cesena, Italy, operating from a 40,000+ sqm owned campus with approximately 20,000 sqm of warehouses, including 8,000-pallet frozen capacity at -20°C. The company is officially authorized by the Italian Ministry of Industry, Commerce and Crafts as a Magazzino Generale (General Warehouse) and holds AEO Full, HACCP, BIO organic, and EEC-mark certifications, enabling it to operate customs-bonded, VAT-suspension, and excise-duty warehouses for alcohol and lubricating oils in addition to dry, refrigerated, and temperature-controlled storage.

Its core product is an integrated bonded-warehousing and customs-services platform: customers receive storage under customs or fiscal suspension regimes (deferring duty and VAT until release for consumption), alongside picking, packing, order preparation, warehouse warrant issuance (fedi di deposito usable as bank collateral), customs operations planning, and freight forwarding by sea, land, and air. Specialized offerings address wine export logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, pharmaceutical cold chain, and perishable food distribution.

MWM's business model is B2B enterprise services priced on a custom, contact-quoted basis tied to space occupied and service complexity, with no publicly disclosed pricing. Revenue is generated from four streams: third-party warehousing, customs operations, transport/shipping/distribution, and e-commerce logistics. Customers are reached via direct enterprise sales (phone, email, Skype, web forms), an SEO-optimized site, newsletter, and industry tradeshows (Vinitaly, SIAM, Arab Health). In May 2024, MWM extended its international reach through the Tripharma Logistics joint venture in Dubai with Columbus and RHS Logistic, targeting pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics in the UAE.

Name

MWM

Legal name

MWM s.r.l.

Website

https://mwmitaly.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

MWM s.r.l. is a third-generation, family-owned Italian 3PL in Cesena operating authorized customs-bonded, VAT-suspension, excise, dry, and -20°C cold warehouses, serving food, wine, pharmaceutical, e-commerce, and international trading clients with integrated storage, customs, and freight forwarding services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Cesena

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Warehouse Services: Contract storage services for goods of all categories including dry goods, refrigerated products, and temperature-controlled items. Services include storage, picking, packing, and order preparation. Revenue generated through rental of warehouse space based on volume occupied.
2. Customs Operations: Customs clearance services for import-export operations including customs declarations, UVAC communications, and customs planning for proper logistics flow.
3. Transport, Shipping and Distribution: Forwarding services organizing shipment by sea, land and air to and from all countries. Includes cargo insurance services and shipment monitoring.
4. E-commerce Logistics: Specialized logistics services for online sales including storage, picking, packing and shipping fulfillment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

MWM is a third-party logistics provider operating from a fully owned 40,000+ sqm site in Cesena, Italy, offering integrated warehousing, customs clearance, and freight forwarding services. Core offerings include customs bonded warehousing, excise duty warehouses (for alcoholic products and lubricating oils), VAT fiscal warehousing, dry storage, -20°C cold storage (8,000 pallet capacity), goods handling and order preparation, customs operations, warehouse warrant issuance, wine logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and transport/shipping/distribution by sea, land, and air. The company is officially recognized as Magazzini Generali by the Italian Ministry of Industry and holds AEO Full, HACCP, EEC, and BIO certifications.

Product overview

MWM (Montalti Worldwide Moving) is a third-party logistics provider (3PL) offering integrated logistics services from its facility in Cesena, Italy. The company operates as a Magazzino Generale (General Warehouse), officially recognized by the Italian Ministry of Economic Development, with approximately 40,000 sqm of owned land and 20,000 sqm of warehouse space. The service portfolio is organized as modular, integrated offerings centered around bonded and excise warehousing: Customs Warehouse (Deposito doganale), Excise Warehouses for alcoholic products and lubricating oils, VAT Warehouse (Deposito fiscale IVA), Dry Warehouse, Cold Storage Warehouse at -20°C, Handling and Order Preparation, Customs Operations, Warehouse Warrant Issuance, Wine Logistics, E-commerce Logistics, and Transport/Shipping/Distribution services. The company emphasizes integrated solutions combining fiscal, customs, and operational services for the entire supply chain.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tripharma Logistics: Joint venture company for pharmaceutical and healthcare logistics, established in Dubai with partners Columbus and RHS Logistic.

Products and services

• Deposito doganale (Customs Warehouse) Customs bonded warehouse service providing authorized spaces for dry, refrigerated and temperature-controlled storage, allowing goods to be held under suspensive arrangements that defer customs duty payment until goods are released for market. Targeted at importers, exporters, and trading companies with non-EU operations.
• Deposito accise alcolici (Excise Warehouse for Alcoholic Products) Excise warehouse service for alcoholic products, beer, wine and intermediates, allowing storage under excise duty suspension. Targeted at wineries, brewers, distillers, and spirits producers.
• Deposito accise oli lubrificanti (Excise Warehouse for Lubricating Oils) Commercial warehouse service for lubricating oils with careful and secure handling, managing customers as registered consignees for EU goods under excise suspension, compliant with TUA art. 7-bis and DM 22/4/2020, including electronic transmission of Administrative Response Code (C.A.R.) data. Targeted at lubricant distributors and EU-registered consignees.
• Deposito fiscale IVA (VAT Warehouse) VAT warehouse service enabling goods to be received, stored and moved within EU territory without immediate tax payment, suspending VAT until goods are released for consumption. Targeted at importers and EU distributors seeking cash flow optimization through VAT deferral.
• Deposito magazzino secco (Dry Warehouse) Dry storage facilities for non-toxic, non-hazardous products in covered spaces, with drive-in and front-shelving configurations. Suitable for seeds, machinery, cosmetics, and building materials. Targeted at general merchandise distributors and industrial clients.
• Deposito magazzino frigorifero (Cold Storage Warehouse) Refrigerated cold storage at -20°C for frozen food on pallets, with 8,000 pallet capacity and 38,700 cubic meters of volume, HACCP certified, EEC marked, and AEO Full authorized. Targeted at frozen food producers, distributors, and importers/exporters requiring certified cold chain storage.
• Movimentazione merci e preparazione ordini (Handling Goods and Orders) Goods handling and order preparation service including picking and packing activities with automated procedures for optimized order management from pallet to individual package. Targeted at e-commerce businesses, distributors, and any client needing modular fulfillment support.
• Operatività doganale (Customs Operations) Customs operations planning service for proper logistics flow management, including import-export activities, customs declarations, and UVAC communications. Targeted at importers and exporters requiring integrated customs handling alongside warehousing.
• Emissione fedi di deposito (Warehouse Warrant Issuance) Warehouse warrant issuance service, where MWM as a Magazzino Generale issues documents of title for stored goods that can serve as bank guarantees for favorable loans. Targeted at goods owners seeking financing leverage against inventory.
• Logistica del vino (Wine Logistics) Specialized logistics service for Italian wine export to Europe and worldwide, with temperature-controlled storage, picking capabilities, and excise suspension for wine and spirits. Targeted at wineries and spirits producers exporting internationally.
• E-commerce Logistics Specialized logistics service for online sales, integrating storage with picking, packing, and shipping for e-commerce businesses. Targeted at online retailers and direct-to-consumer brands needing outsourced fulfillment.
• Trasporto, spedizione e distribuzione (Transport, Shipping and Distribution) Forwarding agent service organizing shipment by sea, land and air to/from all countries, with shipment monitoring and competitive cargo insurance services. Targeted at importers, exporters, and any client needing multimodal international transport coordination.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Tripharma LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 May 2024Joint venture between MWM, Columbus (Italian pharmaceutical logistics leader), and RHS Logistic (UAE operator), signed May 7. Created to offer advanced logistics services in Dubai Jebel Ali for pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors. MWM is a stockholder in the venture.
• ColumbuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian pharmaceutical logistics company, co-founder of Tripharma Logistics joint venture with MWM and RHS Logistic. Columbus is described as a leader in pharmaceutical logistics in Italy.
• RHS LogisticcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAE-based logistics operator, co-founder of Tripharma Logistics joint venture. Partnered with MWM and Columbus to establish pharmaceutical logistics operations in Dubai.
• AssologisticacoreOthersMWM is a member of the board of directors of Assologistica (Italian Association of Logistics Companies and General Warehouses) and serves as local representative for the province of Forlì-Cesena.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and customs services. Overlaps with MWM across warehousing and forwarding but operates at vastly larger scale and geographic breadth.
• Geodis: Global logistics operator with contract logistics and freight forwarding in Italy. Overlaps with MWM on warehousing, customs, and forwarding services for mid-market customers.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics group expanding aggressively via M&A in Italy and Europe. Competes with MWM on forwarding and contract logistics for mid-sized customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Top-tier global forwarder and contract logistics provider with significant Italian presence. Comparable on integrated forwarding-plus-warehousing, with much larger resources and digital tooling.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest freight forwarder with extensive customs brokerage and warehousing operations in Italy. Direct overlap on customs and forwarding services, though at enterprise scale MWM cannot match.
• XPO Logistics: Major global 3PL with European contract logistics and freight forwarding operations. Overlaps with MWM on integrated warehousing and forwarding for retail, food, and consumer goods.

Direct peers

• Number1 Logistics Group: Italy-based contract logistics and freight forwarding group offering integrated warehousing, transport, and customs services. Closely matches MWM's integrated 3PL positioning in the Italian mid-market.
• Alha Group: Italian multi-service logistics group providing warehousing, forwarding, and customs operations across multiple Italian sites. Comparable mid-sized Italian 3PL peer with overlapping service portfolio.
• Bomi Group: Italian logistics provider specializing in healthcare and pharma cold-chain distribution with international reach. Highly comparable to MWM's pharma/healthcare segment and Tripharma JV ambitions.

Regional players

• Logista: Iberia-focused logistics and distribution group with selective international reach. Comparable as a regulated-warehousing and distribution operator, though its primary geography differs from MWM's Italy-centric base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MontaltiWorldwideMoving

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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