What Disfrimur does

Disfrimur is a Spanish road freight and cold-chain logistics company founded in 1997 and headquartered in Sangonera la Seca (Murcia). It operates a fleet of 600+ branded vehicles (and 2,500 across the broader Grupo Disfrimur, including subsidiaries Disfrimur Logística, Thermologic Express, Disfrimur Servicios, and Ártico Capital), covering 48 million kilometers annually across 11 Spanish cities from Madrid and Barcelona to Valencia, Alicante, Murcia, Zaragoza, Tarragona, Almería, Granada, and Málaga. The company employs 750+ workers and specializes in temperature-controlled transport for the agrifood supply chain, with Mercadona as its primary anchor customer and additional service to distributors, manufacturers, and supermarket chains. Operations are entirely domestic.

The technology stack is centered on the proprietary Camión Siglo XXI fleet management system integrated with ERP, a real-time Control Tower for shipment tracking, GPS route recording/playback, electronic route sheets, and continuous cold-chain monitoring (temperature, door openings, speed). The fleet is multi-propulsion — combining diesel (EURO VI), CNG/LNG natural gas, 100% electric, hydrogen, and HVO vehicles — supported by company-owned alternative fuel infrastructure including Spain's first MCS ultra-fast charger (1,000+ kW) at headquarters, on-site photovoltaic installations producing 100% of HQ energy consumption, and a water reuse system saving up to 50%. Recent first-of-kind deployments include Spain's first MAN eTGX long-distance electric truck (2025) and the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 (2025).

Disfrimur's revenue model is contract-based B2B transport services — full truckload, dedicated trucking, and cold storage/distribution — billed under multi-year contracts to enterprise clients, with field sales teams and a private customer portal supporting real-time tracking, invoicing, and delivery note access. The company is family-owned (the Sánchez family, with Juan Jesús Sánchez as Director General and Isabel Sánchez as CEO/CFO), privately held with no institutional investors or public listing, and generates revenue entirely from Spanish domestic operations. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is customized per customer requirements.

Name

Disfrimur

Legal name

DISFRIMUR, S.L.

Website

https://disfrimur.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Disfrimur is a Spanish road freight and cold-chain logistics company (founded 1997, Murcia) operating 600+ vehicles and 750+ employees across 11 cities, providing temperature-controlled transport for the agrifood supply chain, with Mercadona as its primary anchor customer.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Freight Transport

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Chilled / Fresh Transport (Refrigerated) (TLADAHAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Perishables & Fresh Produce Forwarding (Food/Seafood/Floral) (TLACAJAA), Cold‑Chain Same‑Day (Refrigerated/Frozen) (TLAAADAF), Bulk & Tanker Road Freight Forwarding (Dry Bulk, Liquids, Chemicals) (TLACACAL)

Keywords

• Road freight transport
• Cold chain logistics
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Sustainable trucking
• Alternative fuel fleet

Headquarters

HQ city

Sangonera La Verde

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight and Logistics Services: Core revenue from road freight transport services including full truckload transportation, dedicated trucking, and temperature-controlled logistics for the agrifood supply chain. Services are provided to supermarket chains, distributors, manufacturers, and the agrifood industry across Spain.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Disfrimur operates nationwide road freight transport services across Spain with a fleet of over 600 vehicles, providing full truckload transport, dedicated trucking, and temperature-controlled logistics for the agrifood supply chain. Core offerings include cold chain distribution for supermarket chains (notably Mercadona), distributors, and food manufacturers, supported by an integrated fleet management system, Control Tower for real-time visibility, alternative fuel infrastructure (electric, CNG/LNG, hydrogen, HVO), and customer/supplier web portals.

Product overview

Disfrimur operates a unified transport service platform combining core road freight operations with technology-enabled fleet management modules. The core offering is nationwide cargo transport, supported by the Camión Siglo XXI real-time fleet management system, alternative fuels infrastructure, Euromodular cargo optimization, and customer/provider web portals for document access and invoicing. The product suite follows a hub-and-spoke model where the main transport service is enhanced by digital tools and sustainability modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Freight Transport (Transporte) Core road freight transport service operating nationwide with a fleet of over 600 vehicles, serving agrifood chains, distributors, manufacturers, and supermarkets with temperature-controlled and standard cargo transport across 11 Spanish cities.
• Camión Siglo XXI (Fleet Management Service) Fleet management system integrated with ERP providing real-time temperature monitoring, route planning and tracking, traffic alerts, electronic manifests, and driver coaching for fuel efficiency. Offered as part of the transport service portfolio to enterprise customers.
• Alternative Fuels Infrastructure (Combustibles Alternativos) Alternative fuels infrastructure service including natural gas stations (GNC/GNL), electric vehicle charging points, and partnership with Iberdrola for ultra-fast MCS chargers for heavy electric vehicles. Supports the sustainable fleet operations.
• Sistema Euromodular (European Modular System) European modular system enabling longer vehicle configurations up to 25.25m for increased cargo capacity and reduced trips per unit transported, supporting higher efficiency freight movements.
• Supplier Portal (Portal de Proveedores) Electronic invoicing portal for service suppliers with electronic signature capability (Firma Electrónica and AutoFirma), document status tracking, and digital documentation submission.

Quantifiable outcome

• 55% emissions reduction since 2016, verified by independent EQA audit
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature7 records

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• MAN Truck & Bus IberiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Delivery of Spain's first long-distance configuration electric truck (MAN eTGX 20.449 4x2 BL SA). Vehicle operates routes between Murcia, Alicante, and Valencia with 150,000 km annual mileage. Partnership includes comprehensive after-sales support and financing arrangements.
• LecitrailermajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Fleet renewal partnership for Evolution refrigerated trailers, supporting Disfrimur's growth strategy and continuous service improvement.
• Comercial Dimóvil (Mercedes-Benz)majorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025First company in Spain to register and operate the Mercedes-Benz eActros 600, 100% electric truck designed for long-distance transport.
• bp pulsecoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024Partnership alongside Iberdrola for MCS megawatt charging system infrastructure deployment for heavy-duty electric trucks.
• Bosques y MovilidadcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Carbon absorption and forestry projects partnership. Bosques y Movilidad develops certified carbon offset projects integrating water management, biodiversity, and social impact, audited by ENAC-accredited entities. Projects align with EU Green Taxonomy and sustainability reporting standards.
• EnagáscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Hydrogen vehicle propulsion partnership. Collaboration to incorporate hydrogen-powered vehicles into Disfrimur fleet. Companies working together on Green Gas Mobility initiatives and exploring renewable hydrogen applications for heavy transport.
• European Clean Hydrogen AlliancemajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Membership in EU initiative to drive hydrogen development by 2030, bringing together renewable hydrogen production stakeholders across Europe.
• IberdrolacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Mediterranean Corridor electrification project for zero-emission heavy road transport. Joint testing of electric truck charging infrastructure along Mediterranean route in collaboration with Ingeteam.
• Thermo King (Trane Technologies)majorTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2024AxlePower system installation on trailers. Technology recovers braking energy to power refrigeration units, enabling continuous trailer operation with reduced fuel consumption and environmental impact. Compatible with any tractor unit for flexible long-distance and urban operations.
• FrigicollminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Exclusive distributor of Thermo King products in Spain and Portugal, enabling AxlePower system deployment.
• Centro Nacional del HidrógenominorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Hydrogen technology research partnership for implementing hydrogen as new energy vector in sustainable mobility.
• Colabora MujerminorOthers · 1 January 2024Renewed collaboration agreement supporting women business owners and fostering synergies between entities.
• IberdrolacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2023Strategic partnership for electric vehicle charging infrastructure and energy efficiency. Iberdrola installed MCS ultra-fast chargers (1,000+ kW) at Disfrimur headquarters in Sangonera la Seca and San Isidro (Alicante), enabling 80% battery charge in 30 minutes. Partnership also includes Energy Saving Certificates (CAE) commercialization, monetizing Disfrimur's efficiency improvements.
• ClasquinmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Strategic alliance for intermodal logistics. Clasquin is a global logistics company with 1,600+ employees, 70 offices, 5-continent presence, listed on Euronext since 2006.
• Fundación Trinidad AlfonsominorOthers · 1 January 2023Sponsorship partnership supporting Valencia region athletes, sports clubs, and sporting events. Programs include Project FER for Olympic athletes, Club funding, and sports scholarships.
• MolgasmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Expansion of CNG/LNG gas station network with three new facilities planned in addition to existing five stations.
• TerramóvilminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Testing of Ford trucks in Region of Murcia, distributor partnership for Ford Trucks brand vehicles.
• NaturgymajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Joint inauguration of first public dual CNG and LNG gas station in Region of Murcia. Partnership for expanding natural gas vehicle refueling infrastructure.
• ScaniamajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Five-technology partnership for clean transport. Scania supplying LNG vehicles and various alternative fuel technologies. Disfrimur became first customer for natural gas vehicles in Region of Murcia.
• Gas Natural FenosaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Opening of first public natural gas station in Region of Murcia.
• ISTOBALminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Truck wash facility partnership with three new installations in Barcelona, Ciempozuelos (Madrid), and Sagunto (Valencia). DFM lavaderos branded service using ISTOBAL equipment with water recycling systems.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Lusomorango: Portuguese refrigerated logistics and transport provider focused on Iberian food distribution. Comparable cold-chain road transport capabilities but primarily serves the Portuguese market, a regional rather than direct competitor to Disfrimur's Spain-centric footprint.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with significant European road freight and cold-chain capability following its Schenker acquisition. A broad incumbent overlapping with Disfrimur in long-distance road freight and dedicated trucking for retail/food customers.
• Dachser: German-headquartered global logistics provider with European food logistics (Dachser Food Logistics) and Iberian road transport operations. Comparable in food/cold-chain distribution across Europe, though much larger and more diversified than Disfrimur.
• GEODIS: Global logistics provider with a strong European road transport and contract logistics footprint covering temperature-controlled and retail customers. A broad incumbent that overlaps with Disfrimur in dedicated trucking for grocery/agrifood shippers across Spain and Europe.
• STEF: Pan-European leader in temperature-controlled food logistics with extensive cold-chain warehousing and road transport. Serves European food retailers and producers with a far broader geographic and service footprint than Disfrimur, but directly addresses the same agrifood cold-chain market.
• XPO (XPO Logistics Europe / GXO spin): Major European less-than-truckload and road transport provider (now GXO-owned) serving retail and food shippers across multiple countries. Comparable in dedicated and full-truckload road transport services in Western Europe.

Direct peers

• ID Logistics: French contract logistics specialist providing dedicated warehousing and transport for retail and FMCG customers, including temperature-controlled operations in Iberia. Closely mirrors Disfrimur's dedicated trucking and distribution model for supermarket and agrifood clients.
• Primafrio: Spanish temperature-controlled road transport and logistics operator serving similar agrifood customers across Iberia and Europe. Comparable fleet scale, cold-chain specialism, and Mercadona/supermarket customer overlap make it the closest direct competitor to Disfrimur.
• Marcotran: Spanish temperature-controlled transport and logistics company specialized in refrigerated road freight for food and pharmaceutical clients. Direct competitor in the Iberian cold-chain market with similar B2B agrifood focus.
• Acotral: Spanish logistics and refrigerated road transport specialist serving the food distribution supply chain. Operates in the same Iberian agrifood freight market with comparable temperature-controlled capabilities and customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GrupoDisfrimur
• Facebookfacebook.com/disfrimur

Compliance11 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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