What ITS Logistica Sostenibile does

ITS Logistica Sostenibile is an Italian non-profit foundation (Fondazione) headquartered in Piacenza that operates as an ITS Academy (Istituto Tecnico Superiore), delivering post-diploma higher technical education in logistics and sustainable mobility. Founded in 2011, the foundation has expanded from a single program in Piacenza to a five-location regional network across the Emilia-Romagna region (Piacenza, Bologna, Reggio Emilia, Parma, and Ravenna), each course specializing in a distinct logistics discipline including supply chain and digital logistics, smart mobility, export management, intermodal transport, and integrated international shipping.

Name

ITS Logistica Sostenibile

Legal name

Fondazione ITS Academy Mobilità Sostenibile - Logistica e Mobilità delle Persone e delle Merci

Website

https://itslogisticasostenibile.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Italian non-profit foundation operating an ITS Academy with five regional locations in Emilia-Romagna, delivering two-year EQF Level 5 post-diploma programs in logistics and sustainable mobility funded by public grants and partnered with 100+ logistics companies.

Ownership category

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Product category

Vocational Education and Training — Logistics and Sustainable Mobility

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Professional and Management Development Training (61143)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Logistics, Warehousing & Distribution (EDABALAR)

akta.pro secondary industries

Supply Chain, Logistics & Procurement Certifications (EDAAANAK), Career Services & Career Readiness (EDALABAB)

Keywords

• Vocational logistics training
• Post-diploma higher education
• Sustainable mobility courses
• Supply chain education
• EQF Level 5 programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Piacenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Public Funding - PNRR and National Programs: The foundation receives significant funding from the Italian national recovery and resilience plan (PNRR - Piano Nazionale di Ripresa e Resilienza), specifically from Mission 4 'Istruzione e Ricerca' (Education and Research), Component 1, Investment 1.5 for the development of the professional tertiary training system (ITS Academy). In 2024, total public funding received was €2,759,232.70. In 2023, total was €734,456.14. In 2025, funding received was €896,945.70.
2. Regional Funding - Emilia-Romagna: Additional recurring funding from the Regione Emilia-Romagna for vocational training programs, co-financed by the European Social Fund (FSE - Fondo Sociale Europeo). Funding is tied to specific training projects (Rif. PA codes) approved through regional deliberation (DGR).
3. EU Next Generation EU: Funding from the European Union's Next Generation EU program supporting sustainable mobility and logistics training development and laboratory enhancement.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

ITS Logistica Sostenibile delivers five two-year post-diploma higher technical courses (EQF Level 5) in logistics and sustainable mobility across Emilia-Romagna, each combining 1,200 hours of classroom instruction with 800 hours of company internships. The programs — Piacenza (Supply Chain and Digital Logistics), Bologna (Logistics 4.0 and Smart Mobility), Reggio Emilia (Logistics, Shipping, Transport and Export Management), Parma (Industrial Logistics and Intermodal Transport), and Ravenna (Integrated Logistics and International Shipping) — are co-designed with over 100 logistics employers and confer an EU-recognized diploma qualifying holders for public-sector competitions.

Product overview

ITS Logistica Sostenibile (ITS Istituto Tecnico Superiore per la mobilità sostenibile e logistica) is an Italian ITS Academy foundation offering a portfolio of five two-year post-diploma higher technical courses across Piacenza, Bologna, Reggio Emilia, Parma, and Ravenna. Each course specializes in different aspects of logistics and sustainable mobility: the Piacenza course focuses on Supply Chain and Digital Logistics; Bologna on Logistics 4.0 and Smart Mobility; Reggio Emilia on Logistics, Shipping, Transport and Export Management; Parma on Industrial Logistics and Intermodal Transport; and Ravenna on Integrated Logistics and International Shipping. All programs operate within the EQF Level 5 framework, include 800 hours of company internships, and are co-designed with over 40 partner companies. The foundation also provides supplementary services including Erasmus+ international mobility programs, European study tours to major logistics hubs, annual Career Days connecting students with employers, and the ITS Innovation Challenge competition for multidisciplinary student teams.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Corso di Piacenza - Tecnico Superiore per la Supply Chain e la Digital Logistics Two-year post-diploma higher technical course focused on supply chain management and digital logistics, preparing students for roles in planning, managing, and controlling physical flows of goods, people, and transport means using digital technologies. Includes 1,200 hours of classroom instruction plus 800 hours of company internship; awards EQF Level 5 diploma valid in Italy and the EU.
• Corso di Bologna - Tecnico Superiore per la Logistica 4.0 e la Smart Mobility Two-year post-diploma course focused on Logistics 4.0 and Smart Mobility, preparing professionals to organize, manage, and assist the transfer of people and goods with attention to environmental sustainability, safety, and digital technologies. Includes 1,200 classroom hours plus 800 internship hours; awards EQF Level 5 diploma.
• Corso di Reggio Emilia - Tecnico Superiore in Logistica, Spedizioni, Trasporti ed Export Management Two-year course preparing professionals for international logistics management, transport, and export management with strong focus on environmental sustainability and commercial expansion strategies in foreign markets. Awards EQF Level 5 diploma.
• Corso di Parma - Tecnico Superiore per la Logistica Industriale ed il Trasporto Intermodale Two-year course focused on industrial logistics and intermodal transport, preparing students to integrate supply chain activities including procurement, warehousing, transport, and shipping of goods using dedicated management software. Awards EQF Level 5 diploma.
• Corso di Ravenna - Tecnico Superiore per la Logistica Integrata e le Spedizioni Internazionali

Quantifiable outcome

• 80-90% employment rate (up to 100% in some years) within months of diploma completion
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers20 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Università Cattolica del Sacro CuorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner represented on the Scientific Technical Committee (Comitato Tecnico Scientifico) by Prof. Paolo Rizzi. Contributes to curriculum development, academic credibility, and pathways for students continuing to university studies.
• Politecnico di MilanocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner represented by Prof. Sara Perotti on the Scientific Technical Committee. Provides expertise in logistics research and innovation, contributing to program quality and industry relevance.
• Università di BolognacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner represented by Prof. Marco Bortolini on the Scientific Technical Committee. Supports Bologna course operations and curriculum development.
• Università di ParmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner represented by Prof. Eleonora Bottani on the Scientific Technical Committee. Supports Parma course and provides mentorship for innovation challenges.
• IKEA Italia DistributioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor partner company represented by Marcello Rossini on the Scientific Technical Committee. Provides internships, company visits, and employment for graduates in the IKEA logistics network.
• IFOA (Istituto di Formazione e Orientamento)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining and employment agency promoted by the Chambers of Commerce. Partner for Erasmus+ mobility programs and international stage opportunities for students.
• ART-ER (Attractività, Ricerca, Territorio)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional innovation consortium that promoted the ITS Innovation Challenge hackathon. Supports student innovation projects and connections with the regional research and innovation ecosystem.
• Port of RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean logistics hub partner for study tours and international exposure. Students visit the port as part of their training in global logistics operations.
• Port of Barcelona (Escola Europea)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with Escola Europea de Barcelona for intermodal transport training. Students from Piacenza and Bologna courses conduct study tours at the Port of Barcelona.
• ISII Marconi (Istituto di Istruzione Superiore Industriale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the Piacenza course location. Provides facilities, equipment, and connection to the technical education network in Piacenza.
• Fondazione Aldini ValerianicoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the Bologna course location. Provides facilities and equipment for training in smart mobility and urban logistics.
• Cis Scuola per la Gestione di ImpresacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the Reggio Emilia course location. Specializes in business and logistics management training.
• Cisita ParmacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost institution for the Parma course location. Provides training facilities and coordinates with the local business community.
• Terminal Piacenza IntermodalecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIntermodal logistics terminal operator in Piacenza. Provides internships and hands-on training in intermodal transportation operations.
• GeodiscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal logistics operator. Partner company providing internship placements and employment for graduates.
• CEVA LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal supply chain management company. Partner providing internship and employment opportunities for ITS graduates.
• Gruber LogisticscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean logistics provider. Partner represented by Marco Chiffi on the Scientific Technical Committee, contributing to curriculum design.
• STEF ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTemperature-controlled logistics specialist. Partner participating in career days and providing internship opportunities.
• fiegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational logistics provider. Partner company in the ITS network providing practical training opportunities.
• CODOGNOTTOcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational transport and logistics company. Partner in the ITS network for student internships and employment.
• Lanzi TrasporticoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional transport company. Partner participating in career days and providing internship opportunities. Leonardo Lanzi represents them on the Scientific Technical Committee.
• AmazoncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorE-commerce and logistics giant. Partner company providing internship and employment opportunities for logistics graduates.
• IKEAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFurniture and logistics company. Key partner with Marcello Rossini on the Scientific Technical Committee. Provides company visits and internships.
• Dinazzano PocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRailway logistics company. Partner represented by Claudia Menozzi on the Scientific Technical Committee.
• Le Village by CA ParmaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness accelerator and innovation ecosystem. Partner in the ITS Innovation Challenge, providing mentorship, workspace access, and networking opportunities for student projects.
• Escola Europea de BarcelonaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean intermodal transport school based in Barcelona. Partnership enables study tours for Piacenza and Bologna students to learn about port and multimodal logistics operations.
• Port of RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest port in Europe and global logistics hub. Destination for study tours where students learn about large-scale logistics and intermodal operations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ITS Academy Marco Polo (Venice): Italian ITS Academy providing two-year post-diploma higher technical training in transport, logistics, and mobility under the same national PNRR framework. Directly comparable as a parallel ITS Academy focused on the same labor-market segment and funded by the same public programs.
• Fondazione Aldini Valeriani: Bologna-based vocational/technical training foundation that hosts the ITS Logistica Sostenibile Bologna course. Operates similar post-diploma technical training with industry partnerships in Emilia-Romagna, making it a directly comparable vocational education peer.
• Cisita Parma: Parma-based training foundation that hosts the ITS Logistica Sostenibile Parma course. Provides vocational and technical training in industrial/logistics domains for the local business community, with comparable course-level offerings and employer partnerships.
• ENAIP: National Italian vocational training network and a founding partner of ITS Logistica Sostenibile. Operates comparable post-secondary technical training programs with industry embedding and regional employer partnerships across Italy.
• FORPIN: Italian training and education consortium and a founding partner. Provides similar vocational and technical training infrastructure in the Piacenza area, sharing the same PNRR/ITS Academy ecosystem and regional employer relationships.

Broad incumbents

• ITS Academy Foundation Network (Rete ITS Italia): National coordinating body for Italy's ITS Academy system, of which ITS Logistica Sostenibile is a member institution. Represents the umbrella network of public-funded higher technical training institutions across Italy, providing regulatory and funding framework comparability.
• Politecnico di Milano: Italy's leading technical university and an academic partner on the ITS Logistica Sostenibile Scientific Technical Committee. Offers broader and longer-duration engineering and logistics programs at scale, competing for the same student pipeline at a higher credential level.
• Università di Bologna: Major Italian research university and academic partner that supports the ITS Bologna course. Competes with longer-degree logistics and engineering programs for prospective students in Emilia-Romagna, operating at much greater scale and credential level.

Emerging players

• GEODIS: Global logistics operator and core industry partner of ITS Logistica Sostenibile. Has internal training and academy programs that compete for talent, while also serving as a major employer of graduates — making it both a strategic partner and a structural competitor for the same labor pool.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics operator with structured internal training and development programs in logistics and supply chain. Operates as an employer-side alternative to ITS-style vocational training, competing for the same early-career logistics talent in Europe.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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