LCT S.p.A.

What LCT S.p.A. does

LCT S.p.A. is a privately held Italian logistics operator headquartered in Catania, Sicily, with roots in a Cozza family business founded in the late 1940s. The company runs an integrated logistics platform spanning four core service lines: Transport (Trasporti), Warehousing (Depositi), Logistics (Logistica), and Distribution (Distribuzione). Its asset base includes approximately 300 vehicles and 2,200 semi-trailers (including temperature-controlled isothermal units, EURO 6 tractors, and an LNG-powered IVECO S-WAY fleet), 120 daily outbound lines from Catania to Indirect Distribution Centres, and 20 hub locations across Italy, anchored by a 385,000 m² complex in Catania with 73,000 m² of indoor warehousing and supplemented by facilities in Palermo and Alessandria. The intermodal offering layers scheduled Ro-Ro sailings with Grimaldi Lines onto the owned road fleet to serve Sicily, Sardinia, Spain, Tunisia, Malta, Morocco, Greece, and Germany.

LCT generates revenue through B2B contracts for intermodal transport, road freight (full and groupage), temperature-controlled food transport, dangerous goods haulage, and managed warehousing. Pricing is quote-based and undisclosed publicly; commercial relationships are managed by a dedicated in-house sales team handling enterprise and mid-market accounts through direct field engagement and website-driven quotation requests. Customer concentration leans toward regulated verticals—primarily Food & Beverage (HACCP/DIA certified), dangerous goods, and general merchandise—with public references including Acqua Sant'Anna (Fonti di Vinadio S.p.A.), for which LCT moves roughly six million bottles daily over a Vinadio–Genova–Catania corridor using LNG-powered tractors. The company differentiates via its logistics certification stack (ISO 9001/14001/45001/28001, SA 8000, RINA CO2, White List registration since 2014, M.O.G.C. compliance, and Rating di Legalità), an early-mover LNG fleet, and partnerships with IVECO, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Italia, Grimaldi Lines, and the Alis association.

The business is fully owned by the Cozza family with Gabriele Giurato serving as Chairman (Presidente del Consiglio di Amministrazione) and Managing Director (Amministratore Delegato). Geographic reach is documented via international line references and a Greek office in Patras supporting Adriatic and Greek routes. Technology is largely IoT/telematics-based (GPS fleet localization, in-cab scanners for real-time delivery confirmation) rather than AI/ML-driven, and the company has no public API surface or disclosed data flywheel.

Name

LCT S.p.A.

Legal name

LCT S.p.A.

Website

https://lctspa.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

LCT S.p.A. is a privately held Italian intermodal logistics operator headquartered in Catania, Sicily, providing road and sea freight, temperature-controlled warehousing, and distribution services across Italy and the Mediterranean for enterprise customers in food & beverage, dangerous goods, and general merchandise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Water Transportation (483)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACALAE

Direct-to-Consignee (DTC) / Deconsolidation & Breakbulk Distribution

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/NVOCC / Consolidation & Buyer’s Consolidation Services

SECONDARYTLACABAB

LCL (Less-than-Container Load) Consolidation/Deconsolidation

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Ocean Freight Forwarding (FCL/LCL)

Keywords

• Intermodal transport
• Road freight
• Warehousing services
• Distribution logistics
• Dangerous goods transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Catania

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Intermodal Transport Services: Combined sea and road transport services using the 'motorways of the sea' concept. Daily delivery services to and from Sicily to domestic and international destinations through partnership with Grimaldi Lines.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Storage services at company facilities in Catania (73,000 m² indoor area), Palermo, and Alessandria. Facilities equipped for preservation of various types of goods including temperature-controlled storage.
3. Road Freight Transport: Road transport services with a fleet of approximately 300 vehicles and 2,200 semi-trailers. Services include full and groupage cargo, food transport, and dangerous goods transport.
4. Distribution Logistics: Capillary distribution services to Indirect Distribution Centres across Italy, handling food (perishable and non-perishable), dangerous goods, and various merchandise types.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

LCT S.p.A. is an integrated intermodal logistics operator providing road and sea-road transport, warehousing, and distribution services across Italy and Mediterranean Europe. The company runs approximately 300 vehicles and 2,200 semi-trailers, supported by ~100,000 m² of warehousing, serving enterprise customers in food and beverage (HACCP-certified), dangerous goods, and general merchandise. Core services include full and groupage road freight, intermodal "motorways of the sea" services in partnership with Grimaldi Lines, daily distribution to Italian Indirect Distribution Centres, and specialized dangerous goods handling.

Product overview

LCT S.p.A. is a logistics and transportation company offering an integrated service portfolio centered on four core offerings: Transport Services (Trasporti), Warehousing Services (Depositi), Logistics Services (Logistica), and Distribution Services (Distribuzione). The company operates a fleet of approximately 300 vehicles and 2,200 semitrailers, providing intermodal transport by sea in partnership with Grimaldi Lines Group. Specialized services include food transport (HACCP/DIA certified), dangerous goods transport, and LNG-powered fleet for eco-friendly transport. The company has over 70 years of experience in the logistics sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport Services (Trasporti) Road transport services using a fleet of approximately 300 vehicles and 2,200 semi-trailers, including temperature-controlled semi-trailers, EURO 6 tractors, LNG-powered vehicles, and electric vans for last-mile delivery, offered to enterprise customers across Italy and Mediterranean Europe.
• Warehousing Services (Depositi) Storage and preservation of goods in company-owned warehouses covering more than 100,000 m² across Catania, Palermo, and Alessandria, equipped for preservation of various cargo types including temperature-controlled storage for enterprise logistics customers.
• Intermodal Logistics Services (Logistica) Integrated intermodal logistics services combining sea transport via the Grimaldi Lines "motorways of the sea" with road transport, providing daily delivery service to and from Sicily for domestic and international destinations on full and groupage cargo.
• Distribution Services (Distribuzione) Capillary distribution of goods to Indirect Distribution Centres across Italy, covering perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs, dangerous goods, and food products with HACCP and DIA certifications authorized for food transport.
• Food Transport Specialized transport of perishable and non-perishable foodstuffs using HACCP and DIA certified vehicles and temperature-controlled isothermal semi-trailers, serving food and beverage manufacturers and distributors across Italy.
• Dangerous Goods Transport Transport of dangerous goods by road with specialized equipment and ADR-trained personnel, enabled by LCT's White List registration since 2014 and Albo autotrasportatori status for handling hazardous materials in compliance with applicable safety regulations.

Quantifiable outcome

• LNG technology reduces CO2 emissions by 25%, nitrogen oxide emissions by 50%, and eliminates particulate emissions (100%)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• IVECO (IVECO S-WAY fleet)coreTechnology or Integration · 17 October 2020Fleet supply partnership for LNG-powered vehicles. LCT ordered 120 IVECO S-WAY vehicles with 63 powered by LNG technology for sustainable long-distance transport, representing part of the company's commitment to eco-friendly transport.
• Alis (Associazione Logistica Integrata per la Sostenibilità)coreOthers · 17 July 2020LCT is top sponsor of Alis events including the 'Due giorni di Alis 2020' initiative. Alis is an Italian logistics association focused on integrated logistics for sustainability. Featured in Alis Channel television special dedicated to the company.
• Grimaldi Lines GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership ensuring daily delivery service throughout the year via motorways of the sea. LCT operates intermodal transport combining Grimaldi shipping routes with road transport, providing full and groupage cargo service to and from Sicily to domestic and international destinations.
• Mercedes-Benz Trucks ItaliacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCommercial partnership for fleet renewal with Mercedes-Benz trucks. LCT acquired 40 Mercedes-Benz Actros vehicles as part of fleet modernization. The company is a commercial partner of Mercedes-Benz Trucks Italia, operating in logistics since early 1940s.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• STEF: French temperature-controlled transport and logistics specialist with HACCP-grade cold chain operations across Mediterranean Europe; directly comparable to LCT on food/regulated cargo focus, fleet scale, and B2B shipper mix.
• FM Logistic: French warehousing and distribution specialist with significant Italian and Iberian footprint; comparable to LCT's warehouse-plus-distribution model under multi-temperature and food-grade certifications.
• Brivio & Pegoraro: Italian mid-sized integrated logistics operator serving food & beverage and general merchandise; comparable to LCT on northern-Italian warehouse footprint, multi-temperature capabilities, and shipper relationships.
• Dachser: German mid-sized global logistics provider combining long-distance road, intermodal, and contract distribution; comparable to LCT for intermodal scale, food/non-food verticals, and decentralized national hub networks across Europe.
• BRT (Bartolini): Italy's largest domestic parcel and B2B distribution network, now within the Geodis group; directly comparable to LCT on Italian road distribution, capillary last-mile, and intermodal hub operations nationwide.
• Grimaldi Lines Group: Italian ro-ro and container shipping group operating the Mediterranean short-sea network on which LCT builds its intermodal product; directly comparable for the sea-leg capacity and schedule economics underpinning LCT's motorways-of-the-sea service.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne + Nagel: Global freight forwarder with substantial European road, intermodal and contract logistics operations; relevant to LCT for the freight forwarding and intermodal lanes on which its Sicily routing competes.
• Geodis: Top-5 European contract logistics and freight forwarding group with full coverage of road, ocean, air, and warehousing; broader than LCT but operates in the same general-freight, intermodal and Italian distributions segments.
• DB Schenker: European-headquartered global logistics incumbent covering land transport, air, ocean, and contract logistics; comparable for the intermodal long-haul and warehousing footprint that overlaps with LCT's Mediterranean business.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global forwarder and logistics provider with strong Italian road and intermodal presence; comparable in scale and integrated service mix, though far more diversified geographically and by mode.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LCTSpa
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lct-s-p-a

Compliance13 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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