F.T.D. Group S.r.l. Servizi Logistici Hi-Tech

What F.T.D. Group S.r.l. Servizi Logistici Hi-Tech does

F.T.D. Group S.r.l. Servizi Logistici Hi-Tech is an Italian third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Melzo (Milan) with a secondary operational node at Padova Interporto. Founded in 2000, the company has accumulated more than 20 years of operating history and positions itself around "hi-tech" logistics services rather than generalist freight. Its service portfolio spans integrated logistics, warehouse management, national and international shipping, personnel training and selection, and process optimization. The defining technical capability is its regulatory authorization stack — the firm is licensed to handle biological, pharmaceutical, and radiopharmaceutical materials, including a same-day biological material delivery service launched in 2024. It also operates GPS satellite tracking across its fleet.

The company's revenue mechanics are typical of an asset-light-to-asset-moderate Italian 3PL: contracted logistics services (warehousing, transport, value-added services) billed per engagement, supplemented by training/consulting offerings. Customer segments are diversified across at least four verticals: healthcare and pharmaceutical (regulated lanes), motorsport and karting (event and time-sensitive spares logistics via MONDOKART and TOPKART partnerships), cosmetics e-commerce (B2C-adjacent fulfillment launched June 2024), and industrial manufacturing (the target audience for its MECSPE 2025 trade fair participation). Geographic reach is anchored in northern Italy with the Padova Interporto branch extending into international trade flows, notably China imports.

The firm is privately held and discloses no financials, headcount, or AI/ML capability. Competitive positioning rests on its regulated-lane authorizations and operational know-how rather than on technology differentiation; GPS tracking and temperature monitoring constitute the disclosed technology stack. No proprietary software platform, marketplace, or ecosystem is operated. Strategic activity in 2024–2025 (new vertical partnerships, new product launches, trade fair presence) suggests an active commercial posture, but the absence of disclosure on scale, customer concentration, and unit economics limits assessment of defensibility and growth durability.

Name

F.T.D. Group S.r.l. Servizi Logistici Hi-Tech

Legal name

F.T.D. GROUP srl

Website

https://ftdgroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

F.T.D. Group S.r.l. is an Italian third-party logistics provider offering integrated logistics, warehousing, hi-tech transport, and international shipping. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Melzo, the company serves healthcare, motorsport, cosmetics e-commerce, and manufacturing clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Transportation and Warehousing (48-49), Warehousing and Storage (493), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Contract Logistics (Automotive, Pharma, Retail, Aerospace, etc.) (TLAIAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) & Warehousing for Pharmaceuticals (HLAIAJAL), E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Automated Warehousing & AS/RS Operations (Robotics-Enabled) (TLAIACAL)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehouse management
• Hi-tech transport
• Biological material transport
• International freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Melzo (Milano)

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: F.T.D. Group generates revenue through comprehensive third-party logistics services including integrated logistics, warehouse management, hi-tech transport, and international shipping. Services are billed based on scope and volume of logistics operations outsourced to the company.
2. Personnel Selection and Training Services: Revenue from HR outsourcing services including recruitment, selection, and workplace health/safety training for logistics personnel.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

F.T.D. Group S.r.l. is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider based in Melzo (Milan), Italy, offering integrated logistics, third-party warehouse management, hi-tech transport (including medical, biomedical, ATM, and professional equipment), same-day pickup and delivery of biological and pharmaceutical materials, international shipping via sea/air/rail/exceptional transport, logistics process optimization consulting, and specialized personnel recruitment and safety training. The company sells outsourced logistics services to B2B clients across healthcare, manufacturing, motorsport, and e-commerce verticals, operating from its Melzo headquarters and a dedicated international shipping branch at Padova Interporto.

Product overview

F.T.D. Group S.r.l. is a third-party hi-tech logistics services provider operating a portfolio of eight integrated service modules. The core offering includes same-day biological material transport (Ritiro e Consegna in Giornata di Materiale Biologico), integrated logistics (Logistica Integrata), warehouse logistics (Logistica di Magazzino), logistics process optimization (Processi Logistici), specialized personnel training and selection (Formazione e Selezione di Personale Specializzato), hi-tech transport (Trasporti Hi-Tech), international shipping (Spedizioni Internazionali), and e-commerce logistics for cosmetics (Logistica per il Commercio Elettronico di Prodotti Cosmetici). Services are delivered from headquarters in Melzo (MI) for national operations and a dedicated branch at Padova Interporto for international shipments, with over twenty years of experience in the logistics sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Ritiro e Consegna in Giornata di Materiale Biologico (Same-Day Biological Material Pickup and Delivery) Same-day pickup and delivery service for biological materials, including diagnostic specimens, radiopharmaceuticals, and life-saving electromedical equipment. Uses satellite-tracked vehicles with real-time monitoring and is targeted at healthcare facilities, diagnostic clinics, and pharmaceutical customers requiring compliant, temperature-controlled transport within 24 hours.
• Logistica Integrata (Integrated Logistics) End-to-end logistics coordination spanning procurement, production, and distribution, designed to optimize costs, lead times, and production quality by synchronizing all enterprise functions. Sold to B2B clients seeking to outsource and streamline their supply chain.
• Logistica di Magazzino (Third-Party Warehouse Management) Third-party warehouse management covering goods receiving, storage, order picking, assembly, packaging, labeling, quality control, and inventory management, with HACCP-certified personnel available for food-industry clients. Sold to manufacturers, distributors, and retailers outsourcing warehouse operations.
• Processi Logistici (Logistics Process Analysis and Optimization) Consulting and analysis covering inbound, internal, and outbound logistics flows, including advisory on logistics area construction, robotic platform installation, and warehouse and logistics hub design. Sold to companies seeking to redesign or improve their logistics operations.
• Formazione e Selezione di Personale Specializzato (Specialized Personnel Recruitment and Training) Outsourced recruitment, selection, and training of specialized logistics personnel, including workplace health and safety courses (D.L. 81/2008), professional development, and ongoing specialization training. Sold to logistics operators needing qualified workforce support.
• Trasporti Hi-Tech (Hi-Tech Transport) Specialized transport service for medical equipment, biomedical devices, computerized instrumentation, professional gym equipment, refrigerated display cases, and ATM units, using purpose-equipped vehicles and qualified installation/setup teams. Sold to manufacturers and operators of high-value or sensitive equipment requiring end-to-end deployment.
• Spedizioni Internazionali (International Shipping) International freight forwarding via sea, air, exceptional transport, and rail, with particular focus on imports from China, operated from the Padova Interporto branch and covering worldwide destinations. Sold to Italian and international businesses needing global logistics support.
• Logistica per il Commercio Elettronico di Prodotti Cosmetici (E-commerce Logistics for Cosmetics) Dedicated e-commerce fulfillment service for cosmetics and consumer goods, including order management, optimized warehousing, real-time shipment tracking, flexible shipping via company vehicles or specialized couriers, and efficient returns handling. Sold to online cosmetics retailers needing outsourced order fulfillment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Same-day biological material delivery within 24 hours
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• MONDOKARTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2024FTD Group announced new collaboration with MONDOKART and TOPKART, expanding expertise in racing and karting sector. FTD Group provides high-quality, high-performance hi-tech logistics services at national and international level for these companies.
• TOPKARTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2024FTD Group provides logistics services for Topkart, an international karting company present since the 1980s with world titles. Topkart manufactures and commercializes kart chassis and Corner engines, with notable drivers including Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, and Antonio Giovinazzi having raced on Top-Kart equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics provider with extensive operations in Italy across contract logistics, ground transport, and finished vehicle logistics. Overlaps with FTD on integrated 3PL and industrial logistics, but serves a far broader customer base.
• DHL Supply Chain Italy: Global 3PL leader with a substantial Italian footprint covering warehousing, transport, and specialized life-sciences/healthcare logistics. Competes with FTD for integrated and healthcare logistics contracts in Italy but at much larger scale.
• Geodis Italy: Global logistics company offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and distribution in Italy. Comparable to FTD's integrated logistics and warehouse services, but operating at significantly greater scale and network density.
• Kuehne+Nagel Italy: World-leading freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with a strong Italian presence in pharma/healthcare, aerospace, and integrated logistics. Comparable to FTD on regulated logistics (especially Pharma & Healthcare) and on international shipping from the Italian market.

Direct peers

• Number1 Logistics Group: Italian logistics group offering integrated transport, warehousing, and value-added services to B2B customers. Directly comparable to FTD as a mid-sized domestic Italian 3PL targeting manufacturing and industrial clients.
• Plurima Spa: Italian logistics group offering integrated 3PL services with special focus on healthcare, document management, and outsourced services. Comparable to FTD's healthcare logistics and HR outsourcing services.
• Bomi Group: Italy-headquartered specialist 3PL focused on healthcare and pharmaceutical logistics, including cold-chain and hospital distribution. Highly comparable to FTD's biological and pharmaceutical transport business and its radiopharmaceutical authorization positioning.
• SAVINO DEL BENE: Italian-headquartered global freight forwarder with origins in Florence offering international shipping by sea, air, and road. Comparable to FTD's international shipping arm at Padova Interporto, particularly for Italy-China import flows.
• Logital S.r.l. Italian logistics operator providing transport, warehousing, and international shipping services to mid-market manufacturers. Comparable to FTD as a similar-sized Italian multi-service 3PL competitor.
• FERCAM Logistics & Transport: Italian integrated logistics and transport operator offering warehousing, national transport, and international shipping across multiple verticals. Directly comparable to FTD's integrated 3PL service portfolio and Italian-centric operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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