Palibex

What Palibex does

Palibex is a Spanish logistics company founded in 2012 that operates the first national urgent palletized cargo transport network in Spain. The company serves B2B customers requiring time-sensitive freight across the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic and Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, Portugal, and select European import/export destinations, offering tiered service levels including same-day HOY, before-10am, before-noon, 24h and 48h standard delivery, LTL consolidation for mass-consumption goods, and a VIP Label premium preferential service. Underlying operations is a proprietary technology stack comprising GPS-enabled real-time fleet tracking, a PBX Multimedia iOS/Android mobile application for drivers and customers, a real-time incident management portal that routes issues to specialized teams, and Power BI-based operational analytics for franchise performance measurement.

The company runs a decentralized franchise model (Red Palibex) rather than an owned-fleet model: 80 independent franchisees operate 70+ delegations and more than 700 vehicles, coordinated through eight regional centers including Madrid, Barcelona, Valladolid, and Seville. Direct Palibex headcount is 251-500, with the broader network exceeding 1,100 professionals. Pricing is unit-based, calculated per pallet and destination via a public online calculator, and the company captures revenue through a combination of recurring franchise network fees (brand, operational model, technology stack) and per-shipment transaction fees. The B2B customer base spans industries including automotive spare parts, industrial, and mass consumption, served through a horizontal go-to-market rather than vertical specialization.

Recent commercial activity reflects a continued network-density play rather than geographic greenfield expansion: franchise-driven onboarding of Rapid Way Transportes in Barcelona and Seylotrans 2020 in Málaga in 2026, a Seville coordination center under development, and the rollout of second franchises across ten Spanish provinces (roughly 20% of the total) to deepen coverage and franchisee economics. The company is privately held as PALIBEX LOGÍSTICA, S.L. (CIF B-86375755), registered in Madrid, and has built brand identity through cultural initiatives including the Truck Art Project, the PBX Sailing Team, and the "Logistics The New Sexy" employer-brand campaign, supported by awards from Forbes (75 Best Companies to Work For 2024), CEL, Logistics Spain, and AECOC's Lean & Green program.

Name

Palibex

Legal name

PALIBEX LOGÍSTICA, S.L.

Website

https://palibex.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Palibex is a Spanish logistics company that operates a decentralized franchise network providing urgent palletized cargo transport across Spain, Portugal, and Europe for B2B shippers requiring express, 24h, and 48h delivery.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Urgent Palletized Freight & Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) / Groupage Forwarding (TLACACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

LTL Consolidators & Deconsolidators (TLADAEAE), Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAC)

Keywords

• Urgent pallet transport
• Express freight services
• Palletized cargo delivery
• Less-than-truckload shipping
• Logistics franchise network

Headquarters

HQ city

Villaverde

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Franchise Network Fees: Revenue generated from franchisees joining and operating within the Palibex network. Each franchisee pays for the right to use the Palibex brand, operational model, and network infrastructure.
2. Pallet Transport Services: Core revenue from urgent palletized cargo transport services including express delivery (10:00, a.m., same-day), 24h, 48h, LTL services, and VIP label premium services. Customers pay per shipment based on service level and destination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Palibex is a Spanish urgent palletized goods transport network operating through a decentralized franchise model (Red Palibex) of 70+ delegations, 700+ vehicles and 1,100+ professionals across Spain, Portugal and Europe. It provides express palletized freight services including before-10am, before-noon and same-day HOY deliveries, 24h and 48h standard options, LTL consolidation, and VIP Label premium handling, supported by real-time tracking, mobile applications, and an online pallet calculator.

Product overview

Palibex is a Spanish urgent transport network for palletized merchandise, operating as the first Spanish urgent palletized cargo network. The company offers a unified platform combining express delivery services (10:00, a.m., same-day, 24h, 48h), international shipping, LTL consolidation, and VIP handling. The network infrastructure includes 70+ franchises, 700+ vehicles, and 1,100+ professionals. Customers interact through the website calculator, tracking system, and mobile app, while Palibex internally uses Power BI for operational analytics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transporte urgente de mercancía paletizada (Urgent Palletized Cargo Transport) Palibex's core service offering for urgent transport of palletized cargo across Spain, Portugal and internationally. The network comprises 70+ franchises, 700+ vehicles and 1,100+ professionals providing same-day, 24h and 48h delivery services.
• Express Delivery Services (10:00 a.m., a.m., HOY Same-Day) Premium express delivery options for palletized cargo including before 10am (10:00), before noon (a.m.) and same-day (HOY) delivery services, charged per pallet by destination.
• Standard Delivery Services (24h, 48h) Standard palletized cargo delivery within 24 or 48 hours based on destination, providing nationwide coverage across Spain, Portugal and parts of Europe.
• LTL (Less-than-Truckload) Service for consumer goods requiring less-than-truckload shipping, optimizing cargo consolidation and cost for mass consumption shipments.
• Etiqueta VIP (VIP Label) Premium service tag ensuring preferential treatment for high-priority palletized shipments with guaranteed priority handling across the network.
• Transporte Internacional (International Transport) International palletized shipping services for import and export covering the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic and Canary Islands, Ceuta, Melilla, Portugal and broader Europe.
• Seguimiento de Envíos (Shipment Tracking) Real-time shipment tracking system using GPS technology to allow customers to monitor the status and location of their palletized cargo across the Palibex network.
• Calculadora de Palés (Pallet Calculator) Online tool for calculating pallet shipping costs and delivery deadlines by destination and service tier.
• PBX Multimedia App (iOS/Android) Mobile application for iOS and Android providing mobility, multimedia content and customer interaction tools to drivers and customers using Palibex's network.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% reduction in emissions committed through Lean & Green program over five years
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Truck Art ProjectcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term artistic collaboration (over a decade) transforming Palibex trucks into mobile art galleries. Artists including Luciana Demichelis, Tanit Plana create truck murals that make art accessible to everyone on roads. Part of PHotoESPAÑA festival and broader cultural initiative to modernize logistics sector perception.
• PBX Sailing TeamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSailing team competing at highest J80 class levels including European and Spanish championships. Promotes company values of preparation, coordination, and mutual trust. Team includes Olympic champion Igor Marenić.
• Rapid Way TransportescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNew franchisee partner in Barcelona strengthening network capacity. Offers integral solutions for goods management including terrestrial transport, groupage, complete loads, capillary distribution, storage, customs management, and air freight coordination.
• Seylotrans 2020 S.L.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFranchise partner in Málaga with 17 trucks, specializing in special 24-hour deliveries, auto parts distribution, and international routes to Portugal, Italy, and EU. Based at Centro de Transportes de Málaga.
• Logistics SpainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnual trade fair participation and award sponsorship at Logistics Spain conference in Guadalajara, which includes awards like 'Logística con Propósito'.
• Centro Español de Logística (CEL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership including CEL Forum participation, CEL Awards, and LOGICEL magazine contributions. Palibex contributes articles and participates in talent forums.
• Asociación Española del Transporte (AET)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalibex supports AET congress events and participates in debates on transport sector leadership and decision-making.
• Lean & GreencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean collaboration initiative for logistics decarbonization. Palibex committed to reducing emissions by at least 20% in five years through operational and energy efficiency measures.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• MRW: MRW is a Spanish urgent messaging, parcel, and logistics network serving B2B and B2C customers. It is a direct competitor in Iberian urgent delivery and overlaps with Palibex's express pallet services.
• GLS Spain: GLS Spain is part of the European GLS parcel network and offers parcel and palletized freight services across Iberia. It is a direct competitor to Palibex on domestic and cross-border B2B express shipments.
• Sending Transporte Urgente: Sending is a Spanish urgent transport network focused on palletized and parcel shipments with national coverage. It mirrors Palibex's express pallet proposition and B2B customer profile in Spain.
• Tourline Express: Tourline Express is a Spanish urgent road transport network focused on parcels and pallets with nationwide coverage. It is a direct competitor to Palibex on express Iberian palletized freight.
• Tipsa: Tipsa is a Spanish urgent transport network specializing in parcels and palletized shipments for B2B customers, with a similar franchise/agency structure. It competes with Palibex on express Iberian delivery tiers and national coverage.
• Zeleris: Zeleris is a Spanish logistics operator providing road transport, parcel, and pallet services through a national network. It competes with Palibex in domestic palletized B2B transport and last-mile distribution.
• SEUR (GeoPost): SEUR is Spain's largest domestic urgent parcel and pallet delivery network, operating a comparable franchise-style model across Iberia and Portugal. It directly competes with Palibex on express palletized transport, same-day/24h services, and B2B shipper contracts.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: XPO is a major European LTL freight operator with dense network coverage and significant technology investment in routing and tracking. It is comparable to Palibex as a palletized LTL freight carrier but operates at much larger scale and broader geography.
• DHL Express Spain: DHL Express is a global integrator with strong Spanish operations covering express parcels, palletized freight, and international shipping. It overlaps with Palibex on Iberian express palletized transport but serves a far broader portfolio including international air and ocean.
• UPS Spain: UPS operates Spanish parcel, freight, and palletized transport services as part of its global network. It competes with Palibex on premium express B2B shipments while also offering supply chain and international logistics services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/palibex
• YouTubeyoutube.com/Palibex
• Facebookfacebook.com/Palibex
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/palibex
• Instagraminstagram.com/palibex

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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