CTS Compagnia Trasporti Servizi SpA

What CTS Compagnia Trasporti Servizi SpA does

CTS Compagnia Trasporti Servizi SpA is an Italian transport and logistics company founded in 1936, headquartered in Milan with its principal operational site in Tavazzano con Villavesco (Lodi). The company is privately held under a single-shareholder structure (socio unico) and operates as a specialized mid-tier logistics provider serving enterprise customers across the chemical, large-scale retail (GDO), and international logistics segments. It employs 53 people and operates four facilities with a combined storage footprint of approximately 21,614 m², supported by a fleet of 150 vehicles.

The service offering is differentiated by two compliance credentials: SQAS certification for ADR (dangerous goods) road transport — reportedly among the first operators in Italy to obtain it — and HACCP certification for food-grade transport. These credentials gate access to hazardous-chemical and temperature-sensitive food flows that generalist hauliers cannot serve. Operational throughput stands at roughly 127,791 shipments and 331,930 tons per year, executed on a fleet of 150 vehicles across the four facilities. The underlying technology stack is traditional logistics IT — radiofrequency, barcode, and EDI for tracking and order exchange — with no disclosed AI/ML layer.

CTS monetizes primarily through B2B freight contracts with multinational chemical producers, European GDO chains, and international logistics operators that sub-contract Italian distribution, supplemented by a wholly-owned consulting subsidiary (LogServ) that extends logistics advisory services to third parties. The company reports continuous profitability since 1995 and a capital base of approximately €26 million, indicating a financially stable, dividend-oriented operator rather than a high-growth venture. International reach is delivered through membership in the ASTRE logistics network (since 2000) rather than through owned foreign operations.

Name

CTS Compagnia Trasporti Servizi SpA

Legal name

CTS Compagnia Trasporti Servizi SpA a socio unico

Website

https://ctsspa.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CTS Compagnia Trasporti Servizi SpA is an Italian logistics company founded in 1936 that specializes in SQAS-certified dangerous-goods and HACCP-certified food transport, serving multinational chemical firms, European GDO retailers, and international logistics operators from four facilities with a 150-vehicle fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Transportation Services (4700), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADAMAB

Truckload (TL) Freight Brokerage

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

SECONDARYTLAEAAAB

Brokerage/3PL TMS (Freight Brokerage Operations)

Transportation & Logistics/Logistics Technology & Telematics (TMS/WMS, Tracking, ELD/IoT)/Transportation Management Systems (TMS)

SECONDARYTLAEAMAL

Asset Recovery, Reverse Logistics & Returns Tracking (RTI Retrieval/Exception Mgmt)

Transportation & Logistics/Logistics Technology & Telematics (TMS/WMS, Tracking, ELD/IoT)/Asset Tracking & Returnable Transport Item (RTI) Management (RFID/Barcode/GPS)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Logistics warehousing
• Hazardous goods transport
• Supply chain consulting
• Pallet distribution network

Headquarters

HQ city

Milan

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. National Transport Services: Transportation of lots and groupage shipments across Italy, including express pallet and dedicated vehicle services, serving as a primary revenue stream.
2. International Transport Services: International freight services across Europe through the ASTRE network, including express pallet deliveries via Palet System.
3. ADR Hazardous Goods Transport: Certified transport of dangerous goods (ADR) throughout Europe, a specialized high-value service.
4. Integrated Logistics and Warehousing: Third-party logistics including storage, picking, packaging, labeling, and supply chain management for clients.
5. LogServ Consulting Services: Logistics consulting through the LogServ subsidiary, offering organizational and management services for logistics flows, outsourcing of administrative activities, and continuous performance improvement.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CTS Compagnia Trasporti Servizi SpA provides national and international freight transportation (lots, groupage, express pallets, dedicated vehicles, ADR hazardous goods) across Italy and Europe, combined with integrated third-party logistics (warehousing with radiofrequency/barcode systems, EDI data exchange, picking, packaging, labeling). It also offers logistics consulting and supply chain analysis through its LogServ subsidiary, including operational dematerialization services for logistics operators.

Product overview

CTS Compagnia Trasporti Servizi SpA operates as a logistics and transport services provider with a modular portfolio of interconnected services. The core offerings include: National Shipments (spedizioni nazionali) for domestic lot and groupage transport with four regional offices; International Shipments (spedizioni internazionali) leveraging the ASTRE European network for cross-border logistics; ADR Transport for hazardous materials handling across Europe with SQAS certification; and Integrated Logistics (logistica integrata) providing warehouse management with barcode/radiofrequency systems and EDI capabilities. Consulting services are delivered through the LogServ subsidiary, which offers process analysis and operational dematerialization. The company also provides a Supply Chain Analysis tool for personalized optimization studies. Together, these services form an end-to-end logistics solution from individual pallet shipments to complete supply chain management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spedizioni Nazionali (National Transport Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• 127,791 annual shipments processed
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AstrecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2000Since 2000, CTS is associated with the ASTRE international network — the first European group of small and medium-sized transport and logistics companies — operating with approximately 300 sites from Portugal to Eastern Europe. ASTRE provides access to a pan-European distribution system, 14,000+ collaborators, and 17,000+ vehicles, enabling CTS to offer international freight services throughout Europe.
• Palet SystemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPalet System is a company of the ASTRE Group. It develops pallet delivery services to and from all of Europe with daily departures, fast delivery times, and guaranteed time slots. CTS leverages Palet System for express palletized goods transport across Europe as part of the ASTRE ecosystem.
• Plus SCRLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlus SCRL is a domestic partner network that complements CTS's Italian operations. CTS is integrated with Plus and other similar networks for enhanced domestic coverage and pallet transport services.
• ABC NetworkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorABC Network is an Italian logistics network partner (ITC Verona) that enhances CTS's domestic service capabilities and network coverage within Italy.
• LogServcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogServ is a group company (subsidiary) created by CTS to offer specialized transport consulting services. LogServ provides logistics consulting, supply chain analysis, and complete operational dematerialization services for clients in collaboration with CTS.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fercam: Italian family-owned transport and logistics company offering national and international freight, warehousing, and specialized services. Closest comparable to CTS in scope, Italian ownership profile, and SME positioning, with direct competition in the same Italian regional lanes.
• BRT (Bartolini): Italian express courier and freight operator, part of Geopost/La Poste group, operating national B2B/B2C parcel and pallet services. Comparable to CTS on national distribution, pallet/groupage shipments, and direct enterprise sales in Italy.
• GLS Italy: General Logistics Systems Italy, part of the European GLS parcel network, providing national and international parcel, pallet, and freight services. Comparable to CTS on pallet/groupage distribution and pan-European reach through network membership.
• Number1 Logistics Group: Italian logistics group formed via consolidation of regional carriers, providing national and international freight, warehousing, and integrated logistics. Comparable to CTS in offering mix and target SME/mid-market customer base, with similar reliance on network partnerships.
• SDA Express Courier: Italian courier and parcel company owned by Poste Italiane, offering domestic and international shipping, warehousing, and integrated logistics. Comparable to CTS on national transport scale, enterprise customer focus, and pallet/parcel distribution.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL (CMA CGM group) with Italian operations in contract logistics, freight management, and finished vehicle logistics. Comparable to CTS on integrated warehousing, supply chain management, and GDO/automotive customer handling.
• Geodis Italy: Italian subsidiary of French global 3PL Geodis, providing freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution. Comparable to CTS on integrated contract logistics and distribution-center operations for chemical and retail customers.
• DHL Freight Italy: Italian road freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering domestic and European groupage, full truckload, and customs services. Comparable to CTS on national lot/groupage and European road freight, with substantially larger scale and brand.
• DB Schenker Italy: Italy operations of the global logistics giant DB Schenker (DSV group), offering land, air, and ocean freight plus contract logistics. Comparable to CTS on freight forwarding and contract logistics, but with a much broader portfolio and global scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel Italy: Italian operations of global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider. Comparable to CTS on integrated logistics, ADR/chemical expertise, and supply chain consulting, but with vastly larger scale and global network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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