What TRANSPED does

Transped is a private international freight forwarder and logistics operator headquartered in Valencia, Spain, with operations dating back at least four decades and an integrated presence across Spain, China, Morocco, Tunisia, and Turkey. The company offers a full-suite logistics platform spanning sea freight (FCL, LCL, Flexitank, Short Sea Shipping), air freight (with TP PRIO, TP CONSOL, and TP BUDGET service tiers plus AOG and charter), and road transport (FTL, LTL, consolidated). These are complemented by in-house customs clearance and document management, smart warehousing across 800,000 m² in Spain, and specialized handling for pharma (GDP), dangerous goods (ADR/IATA), perishables, and project/OOG cargo. The company's commercial differentiator is its own weekly LCL consolidation from China (Shenzhen, Ningbo, Shanghai) to Spain, combined with membership in WCA and GOAL international agent networks covering 189 countries and 5,996 certified agents—an effective mechanism for executing cross-trade operations without owning global infrastructure.

Transped's technology stack is typical of mid-market freight forwarders: an AI-branded tracking platform (ManicTracker®), an online customer portal for Valencia and Barcelona shipments, and a website quote-based pricing engine. The company monetizes through freight forwarding transaction fees, customs clearance professional services, and managed warehousing services, with quote-based pricing tailored to each shipment across transport mode, cargo type, route, and service tier. Its go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales through owned offices with a channel-partner model via WCA and GOAL agents, supplemented by content marketing, LinkedIn, and Instagram. The company is a subsidiary of Grupo Alonso, a multinational logistics holding company that provides access to maritime and rail terminals, dry and refrigerated warehousing, and own road transport fleets—effectively functioning as a capital and infrastructure backstop for Transped's operations.

The customer base is enterprise-oriented and vertically diversified across pharma, agri-food, dangerous goods, project cargo, and general import/export; only one named customer (Albor Foods Group) is publicly disclosed, citing a 20% lead-time reduction outcome. Certifications include AEO, IATA, GDP, RGSEA, RGS, the Port of Valencia Guarantee Mark, and ENPB (Port of Barcelona Efficiency Network), which collectively enable regulated-pharma and dangerous-goods logistics. Revenue, headcount, and ownership details are not publicly disclosed; the company is privately held under Grupo Alonso with no independent venture capital or private equity backing.

Name

TRANSPED

Legal name

Transped

Website

https://transped.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Transped is a private Spanish freight forwarder providing integrated sea, air, and road transport, customs clearance, smart warehousing, and specialized cargo handling for enterprise importers and exporters across Europe, Asia, and North Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance, Truckload (484121), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Docking & Transload Facilities (Non-Temp Controlled) (TLALAAAE), Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL), Intermodal Drayage TL Carriers (Port/Rail Ramp Drayage) (TLADADAF)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Sea air road transport
• Customs clearance services
• Cold chain logistics
• Project cargo shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Valencia

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Transped earns fees for arranging and managing sea freight (FCL/LCL), air freight, and road transport for import and export operations. Revenue is generated on a per-shipment basis with rates varying by route, cargo type, volume, and service level (TP PRIO, TP CONSOL, TP BUDGET tiers for air freight).
2. Customs Clearance Services: Transped acts as a customs representative providing import/export clearance, tariff classification, DUA processing, duty/tax calculation, and special customs regimes. Revenue is generated through professional service fees for each customs operation.
3. Smart Warehousing & Distribution: Transped offers storage (cross-docking, short/long-term), picking & packing, inventory management, and value-added services (labelling, packing) across 800,000 m² of storage surface in Spain. Revenue from warehousing service fees.
4. Special Cargo Solutions (Project Cargo, Flexitank, OOG): Revenue from specialized services including project cargo/oversized transport (OOG), Flexitank installation for bulk liquids, RoRo shipping, and break bulk cargo, with engineering team planning and 24/7 monitoring.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Transped is an international freight forwarder and logistics operator providing sea freight (FCL/LCL, Flexitank, Short Sea Shipping, own weekly China consolidation), air freight (TP PRIO/CONSOL/BUDGET tiers, AOG, charter), and road transport (FTL, LTL, intermodal) integrated with customs clearance, customs document management, and 800,000 m² of smart warehousing in Spain. The company also offers specialized transport for pharmaceuticals (GDP), perishables, dangerous goods (ADR), project cargo (OOG/RoRo/Break Bulk), and cross-trade operations across 189 countries.

Product overview

Transped is an international logistics operator offering a comprehensive suite of transport and logistics services as a unified platform. The core offering centers on three transport modes: Sea Freight (maritime FCL/LCL with own China consolidation, Flexitank, Short Sea Shipping), Air Freight (with TP PRIO/CONSOL/BUDGET tiers, AOG, charter), and Road Transport (FTL, LTL, consolidated transport, intermodal). These are supported by Smart Warehousing (800,000 m2 in Spain) and Customs Clearance/Document Management services. Specializations include Project Cargo/OOG, Perishable Goods, Dangerous Goods (ADR), Pharmaceutical Logistics (GDP), Cross Trade, and International Groupage. The company operates as part of Grupo Alonso with over 40 years of experience and membership in WCA and GOAL networks covering 189 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight (Maritime Transport)
• Air Freight (Air Transport)
• Road Transport
• Customs Clearance
• Customs Document Management
• Smart Warehousing
• Value-Added Logistics Services
• Cross Trade
• Project Cargo / OOG Transport
• Perishable Goods Transport
• Dangerous Goods Transport (ADR)
• Pharmaceutical Logistics (GDP)
• International Groupage (LCL)

Quantifiable outcome

• 20% shorter lead times for Albor Foods Group with no customs surprises and full visibility
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransped is an active member of WCA, one of the two most important international agent networks. WCA provides coverage in 189 countries with 5,996 certified, accessible, and operational agents, enabling Transped to ensure strict compliance with all documentary, legal, and logistical requirements across global operations.
• GOAL (Global Ocean Agency Logistics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransped is an active member of GOAL, one of the two most important international agent networks. GOAL network enables Transped to provide reliable cross-trade and general freight operations globally, complementing WCA membership for maximum geographic coverage.
• FlexitankcoreTechnology or IntegrationTransped is an official Flexitank installer and maintains its own stock in Valencia, Barcelona, and Algeciras warehouses. Flexitank is a flexible bulk liquid container system used for sea transport of non-hazardous food-grade liquids (oils, wines, juices, concentrates). Flexitanks comply with ISO 9001/2000, FDA (US and Europe), CIQ (China), BHA (Germany), TÜV, CRCC Kosher, Halal, and other certifications.
• Grupo AlonsocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransped is an integral part of Grupo Alonso, a leading multinational holding company in the logistics sector. This strategic alliance provides Transped with the solidity and backing of a powerful network of own infrastructure including maritime and rail terminals, warehousing facilities for dry and refrigerated cargo, and its own road transport fleets. Transped's own correspondent office in Istanbul (Turkey) is operated by Grupo Alonso.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DSV: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics provider with strong road, air, and sea forwarding across Europe and globally. Closely comparable in offering breadth and Iberian/European footprint.
• Dachser: German-headquartered global logistics provider with strong European road freight, air, and sea forwarding, plus contract logistics. Comparable in European road and warehousing capabilities serving similar shipper profiles.
• Savino Del Bene: Italian-headquartered global freight forwarder with sea, air, and road services plus warehousing. Similar mid-large European forwarding profile with comparable specializations in perishables, project cargo, and pharma.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's air and ocean freight forwarding unit, with worldwide sea/air/road forwarding, customs, and warehousing. Operates the same full-stack international forwarding model as Transped, including cold-chain and dangerous goods specializations.
• DB Schenker: German global logistics provider with integrated land, air, and ocean forwarding plus contract logistics. Directly comparable product mix, including Europe-Maghreb and Europe-Asia lanes, but at much larger scale.
• TIBA: Spanish-headquartered international freight forwarder with sea, air, and road services plus customs and warehousing. Closest geographic and size peer to Transped, operating from Valencia-adjacent Spain with comparable Iberia and global forwarding mix.
• Expeditors International: US-based global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs brokerage. Comparable as a non-asset-intensive international forwarder, although with a different geographic center of gravity.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders with integrated sea, air, and road forwarding plus contract logistics. Directly comparable to Transped across all transport modes, customs, and global agent reach, but at significantly larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Nippon Express: Japanese global logistics conglomerate offering international freight forwarding, warehousing, and distribution. Comparable in offering breadth and pharmaceutical/automotive specializations, though with Japan as the primary origin market rather than Spain-China.
• Sinotrans: China's state-affiliated largest freight forwarder and logistics provider, with strong consolidation capacity at Chinese origins including Shenzhen, Ningbo, and Shanghai. Comparable on China-Spain LCL consolidation lanes that Transped runs weekly.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/transped
• Instagraminstagram.com/transped.tp

Compliance14 records

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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