What Pallex Iberia does

Pallex Iberia (legal entity: PALLEX IBERIA, S.L.) is a Spanish palletized cargo distribution network founded in 2011 in Barcelona as the Iberian franchise of the UK-based Pall-Ex Group (established 1996). The company operates a hub-and-spoke Multihub model with one Central Hub in San Fernando de Henares (Madrid) — LEED GOLD certified — and five regional hubs in Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Navarra, and Jaén, providing 24h next-day and 48–72h standard delivery across the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic and Canary Islands, Andorra, Ceuta, Melilla, and Gibraltar, with international distribution into 30+ European countries through the Pall-Ex Europe network.

The product portfolio rests on two proprietary technology assets: Nexus, the core logistics management system providing multilingual, multi-currency, real-time tracking, Google Maps integration, and billing; and MyNexus, the award-winning customer-facing portal for shipment request, review, and tracking with proof of delivery. Service lines include national express and standard distribution, a Servicio Preferente (PRF) priority-handling tier, and international solutions with customs clearance. The company holds the ICL Logistics Excellence Award (Spanish Logistics Association) and a Three-Star Lean & Green award, signaling operational credibility.

The business model is a network/franchise operator. Independent transport companies join as members or sub-licensees, gaining access to the Nexus platform, member depots, and the broader European network, while paying transaction fees on shipments and recurring membership/subscription fees. Pall-Ex Iberia also engages end customers directly through a customer service team and the MyNexus portal on a quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing model. The company is privately held (no disclosed PE/VC), employs 11–50 staff, and has no public funding history, M&A activity, or AI/ML capabilities disclosed.

Name

Pallex Iberia

Legal name

PALLEX IBERIA, S.L.

Website

https://pallex.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pallex Iberia is a Spanish palletized-cargo distribution network and Iberian franchise of the Pall-Ex Group, operating a six-hub Multihub model (Madrid Central plus Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Navarra, Jaén) to deliver national and pan-European freight services for SMB and industrial shippers via a member-based network model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pallet Distribution Services: Pall-Ex Iberia generates revenue through providing palletized freight distribution services across Spain, Portugal, and Europe. The network model allows independent transport companies to join as members, accessing services to serve their own customers. Revenue comes from both direct customer shipments and network membership fees.
2. Network Membership/Franchise: Independent transport and logistics companies join the Pall-Ex network as sub-licensees or members, gaining access to the network's systems, services, and infrastructure to expand their business offerings to include national and international pallet delivery services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Pall-Ex Iberia operates a multi-hub palletized cargo distribution network across Spain, Portugal, and Europe, providing national and international express freight services to businesses. The company operates a franchise/network model where independent transport operators join as members to access the proprietary Nexus logistics platform and serve customers through six strategically located hubs covering the Iberian Peninsula, Balearic and Canary Islands, Andorra, Ceuta, Melilla, and Gibraltar, with daily departures and 24-hour Next Day delivery available across main points of the peninsula.

Product overview

Pallex Iberia operates as a palletized cargo distribution network across Spain and Portugal, built on a multi-hub radial model with one central hub in San Fernando de Henares (Madrid) and five regional hubs in Barcelona, Valencia, Zaragoza, Navarra, and Jaén. The product portfolio centers on two proprietary technology platforms — Nexus (the core logistics management system) and MyNexus (the customer-facing portal) — which together enable clients to manage shipments at local, national, and international levels. Core services include national express and standard distribution, international distribution across Europe via the Pall-Ex Europe network, and a premium priority handling (PRF) service tier. The company is a member of the broader Pall-Ex Group (established in the UK in 1996), which provides the European network infrastructure connecting 26 hubs across 30+ countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nexus Proprietary logistics management IT system used by Pall-Ex Iberia to manage pallet distribution at local, national, and international levels, featuring multilingual support, multi-currency, real-time tracking, Google Maps integration, and integrated billing capabilities.
• MyNexus Award-winning customer-facing online portal providing a unified interface for requesting, reviewing, and tracking pallet shipments with real-time visibility and proof of delivery throughout the delivery process.
• Servicio Nacional (National Distribution) Domestic palletized cargo distribution across the Iberian Peninsula, Portugal, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Andorra, Ceuta, Melilla, and Gibraltar, with Premium 24-hour and Standard 48-72 hour delivery options, daily departures, and multiple pallet formats (1 to 6 pallets).
• Soluciones Internacionales (International Distribution) International palletized cargo distribution across Europe via the Pall-Ex Europe network and partner carriers, offering regular daily and weekly departures, optimized transit times, customs clearance, and multiple pallet format options.
• Distribución Exprés (Express Distribution) Express pallet delivery solutions in Spain and Portugal with a wide range of pallet formats for time-sensitive and personalized delivery needs, with coverage across the peninsula, Balearic Islands, Canary Islands, Andorra, Gibraltar, Ceuta, and Melilla.
• Servicio Preferente (PRF) Priority handling service for customers requiring special management of their shipments, providing enhanced service levels beyond standard and premium tiers, including dedicated handling throughout the delivery process.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Pall-Ex EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPall-Ex Iberia is an integral part of the Pall-Ex Europe network, which spans 13+ European territories with 26 hubs, 600+ delegations, and coverage in 30+ countries. Pall-Ex Europe initiated European expansion in 2009, and Pall-Ex Iberia (founded 2011) is one of eight European networks operating under the Pall-Ex Group methodology established in the UK in 1996.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palletways: Europe's largest dedicated pallet network, operating a hub-and-spoke model with member hauliers across multiple European countries. Direct competitor to Pall-Ex Iberia in the shared palletized freight distribution category with a near-identical franchise/network structure.
• Pall-Ex Group: The UK-founded parent of Pall-Ex Iberia and the originator of the Pall-Ex methodology. Closely comparable network model, technology stack lineage, and member economics; functions both as parent and as the originating UK pallet network.
• Fortec Distribution Network: UK-based palletized distribution network that operates a shared-user pallet model with member depots. Highly comparable franchise-style network structure and target customer base to Pall-Ex Iberia.

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: Global 3PL offering road freight, contract logistics and distribution across Iberia and Europe. Competes with Pall-Ex Iberia for palletized freight customers but offers a far broader portfolio (warehousing, air, ocean, parcel).
• DSV: Large European road, air and sea freight provider with Iberian operations. Competes for palletized freight volume in Iberia and can bundle multiple modes, posing a scale-based threat to Pall-Ex Iberia's network model.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with significant land transport, contract logistics and Iberian operations. Overlaps with Pall-Ex Iberia in palletized road freight while offering multimodal and global forwarding capabilities.
• XPO Logistics: Major European road transport and contract logistics operator with Iberian presence. Competes for palletized freight and offers broader value-added logistics services, often targeting larger enterprise shippers.
• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and logistics network with dense Iberian coverage. Competes with Pall-Ex Iberia for B2B pallet and parcel distribution, especially in e-commerce and mid-market shipper segments.
• Dachser: European logistics integrator with extensive road freight and contract logistics operations in Iberia. Competes in palletized distribution and integrated supply chain solutions beyond Pall-Ex Iberia's narrower scope.

Regional players

• CTT Expresso: Portuguese parcel and e-commerce logistics operator (part of CTT group) with strong Iberian footprint. Compares as a regional parcel/e-commerce logistics player overlapping with Pall-Ex Iberia's Iberian distribution remit.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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