TCA Trasporti

What TCA Trasporti does

TCA Trasporti SRL is an Italian specialty logistics company headquartered in Turin that provides transport and storage services for vehicles, with a particular emphasis on high-value and sensitive automotive cargo including production cars, prototypes, and racing vehicles. The company operates a proprietary fleet of more than 200 car carriers (bisarche) of multiple configurations — autotreni, covered and open semi-trailers, and single-vehicle transporters — all equipped with FROTCOM satellite tracking for real-time location visibility. Its service portfolio spans domestic road transport across Italy, intra-European road transport, and worldwide air and sea shipping executed through third-party logistics partners. Since 2017, TCA has layered a vehicle storage business onto the transport franchise, operating outdoor storage yards capable of holding more than 10,000 vehicles, plus add-on capabilities including temperature-controlled transport, mobile workshop support, test-plate services, and engine-off vehicle repositioning equipment.

The company is organized around a sales-led, quote-based commercial model serving enterprise customers directly. It targets automotive manufacturers and dealers (including FCA/Stellantis, Maserati, and Ligier Group), automotive design studios (Itadesign Giugiaro), motorsport teams, and third-party logistics providers (I-Fast Automotive Logistic, Savino del Bene, Auto1.com, Bosch). TCA operates from one headquarters and ten regional storage yards across northern, central, and southern Italy — Settimo Torinese, Nonantola, Reggio Emilia, Milan, Florence, Lucca, Rome, Cassino, and Pescara — providing nationwide coverage that aligns with the geographic footprint of Italian and European automotive OEMs. The business is privately held by founder Antonio Cupolino and has grown organically since inception in 2000; the firm holds ISO 9001 quality certification, maintains a 24/7 customer service operation, and has implemented formal ethics infrastructure including a whistleblowing channel and published code of conduct.

Monetization is driven primarily by per-shipment professional services fees for transport and by recurring managed-services revenue from storage contracts. Pricing is opaque and quote-driven, with no published rate cards. Marketing and customer acquisition are conducted through direct website contact forms, organic social media presence on Facebook and Instagram, and reputation-driven referrals — there is no evidence of paid demand generation, content marketing, or product-led growth. The company has not raised institutional funding and operates with a registered share capital of €10,000, indicating self-funded organic growth rather than venture- or PE-backed expansion.

Name

TCA Trasporti

Legal name

TCA TRASPORTI SRL

Website

https://tcatrasporti.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TCA Trasporti is an Italian specialty vehicle logistics provider based in Turin that transports and stores cars, prototypes, and racing vehicles for automotive manufacturers, dealers, design studios, and freight forwarders using a proprietary fleet of 200+ car carriers and a nationwide Italian yard network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Transportation and Logistics

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADADAJ

Automotive & Finished Vehicle (Car Hauler) TL Carriers

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Truckload (TL) Motor Carriers

SECONDARYHSAKAFAE

Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport

Home & Personal Services/Moving, Storage & Relocation Services/Vehicle Transport & Auto Shipping Services

SECONDARYTLADAMAM

Automotive / Vehicle Transport Brokerage

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Freight Brokerage Services

Keywords

• Vehicle transport services
• Automotive logistics
• Car carrier transport
• Vehicle storage yards
• Prototype shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Torino

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Transport Services: Core revenue from transporting cars, prototypes, and racing vehicles across Italy, Europe, and worldwide via air and sea partnerships. Services include covered and open transport, temperature-controlled shipping, and specialized handling for high-value vehicles.
2. Vehicle Storage Services: Since 2017, the company offers vehicle storage services in their facilities that can accommodate over 10,000 vehicles, generating recurring revenue from logistics and storage contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

TCA Trasporti is a specialized vehicle logistics company that transports cars, prototypes, and racing vehicles across Italy, Europe, and worldwide via road, air, and sea. The company operates a proprietary fleet of over 200 car carriers (bisarche) and provides secure storage across multiple Italian yards capable of holding more than 10,000 vehicles, with all transport units equipped with FROTCOM satellite tracking.

Product overview

TCA Trasporti is a vehicle logistics and transportation company founded in 2000, specializing in high-end car, prototype, and racing car transport. The company operates a fleet of over 200 owned bisarche (car carriers) and offers a comprehensive suite of transport services including domestic and international road transport, air and sea shipping, temperature-controlled transport, and vehicle storage. The core offering combines the main transport services (Vetture Alta Gamma, Trasporti Nazionali and Internazionali, Spedizioni via Aerea and Mare) with specialized add-on services such as storage yards accommodating 10,000+ vehicles, 24/7 customer support, temperature-controlled transport, test plates for photography, mobile workshop, and vehicle string carts for engine-off movement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• National Vehicle Transport Door-to-door transport of cars, prototypes, and racing vehicles across Italy using TCA's owned fleet of bisarche (car carriers), with satellite tracking and 24/7 customer support.
• International Vehicle Transport Cross-border vehicle transport services across Europe for automotive manufacturers, dealers, and logistics partners using covered and open bisarche.
• High-End Vehicle Transport (Trasporto Vetture Alta Gamma) Specialized transport for high-end, luxury, prototype, and racing vehicles requiring heightened security, discretion, and careful handling.
• Air Freight Shipping (Spedizioni via Aerea)

Quantifiable outcome

• Storage capacity of over 10,000 vehicles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ligier GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Since 2019, TCA's Turin yard has served as the logistics center for French manufacturer Ligier Group (microcars and sports cars). This partnership evolved from initial single-customer logistics activities in 2008 to become a major strategic relationship that expanded the company's logistics service offerings.
• FROTCOMcoreTechnology or IntegrationFROTCOM provides satellite tracking technology that connects all vehicles in TCA's fleet. This real-time tracking system is integrated into every transport vehicle, enabling continuous monitoring and customer visibility into vehicle location during transport. The system is fundamental to the company's operational model and value proposition of security and control.
• International Air and Sea Shipping PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTCA collaborates with the most important international partners for air and sea shipping of vehicles worldwide. These partnerships enable the company to offer global transport services beyond European road transport, fulfilling worldwide delivery requirements for customers with international shipping needs.
• Insuperabili ETSminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial partnership supporting Insuperabili ETS, an organization focused on social causes. TCA participates in corporate social responsibility initiatives through this partnership.
• Yari MontellaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports partnership supporting Yari Montella in motorsport activities. TCA provides vehicle transport and logistics support for racing activities, demonstrating the company's capabilities in motorsport transport.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Gefco (now part of RZD Logistics): Historically one of Europe's leading automotive logistics specialists serving OEMs across France, Germany, and Eastern Europe. Comparable to TCA in finished vehicle transport, although now operating under different ownership and a broader portfolio.
• DSV (Automotive & Special): Pan-European transport and logistics group with road, air, and sea capabilities serving automotive customers. Competes with TCA on European finished vehicle flows and would compete for Italian OEM contracts.
• CEVA Logistics (Automotive): Global 3PL with a dedicated automotive finished vehicle logistics vertical offering transport, yard management, and customs. Competes with TCA for OEM contracts but from a broader, multi-modal service portfolio.
• Kuehne+Nagel (Automotive Logistics): Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with a sizable automotive vertical covering finished vehicle, aftermarket, and spare parts logistics. Competes with TCA on cross-border European flows and OEM relationships.
• BLG AutoLogistik: Division of BLG Logistics, one of Europe's largest finished vehicle logistics operators with terminals, ports, and transport across Germany and Europe. Overlaps with TCA in finished vehicle transport and storage but at significantly greater scale and geographic breadth.

Direct peers

• Mosolf Group: One of Europe's largest automotive logistics specialists, providing finished vehicle transport, storage, and fleet services across Germany and continental Europe. Directly comparable to TCA in business model, customer base (OEMs, dealers, leasing firms), and asset-heavy fleet operations.
• Fercam: Italian transport and logistics company with national and European road freight operations, including specialized equipment and warehousing. Directly comparable as an Italian-headquartered competitor serving industrial and automotive customers.
• Hödlmayr International: Austrian-headquartered finished vehicle logistics provider with proprietary car-carrier fleet operations, yard storage, and European road transport. Highly comparable to TCA in vehicle types handled, capital intensity, and OEM customer profile.
• Samer & Co. Shipping: Italian specialized transport and shipping operator with experience in vehicle and high-value cargo movements across Italy and abroad. Comparable to TCA in Italian-domestic positioning and cross-border vehicle transport capabilities.
• GIRAG Group: Italian specialized road transport operator with a fleet of car-carriers and experience in finished vehicle logistics across Italy and Europe. Closely comparable to TCA in fleet composition, customer mix, and Italian-domestic service footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/100052273976212
• Instagraminstagram.com/tca_trasporti_srl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tca-trasporti-srl

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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