What Ital Logistics Limited does

Ital Logistics Limited is a privately held UK freight forwarding company founded in August 2000 and headquartered in Heywood, Lancashire. It provides driver-accompanied road freight groupage, full-load and forwarding services, conventional/container/groupage sea freight to more than 200 ports worldwide, air freight for urgent shipments, dedicated express transport, intermodal road/rail, and cross-trade movements. Revenue is concentrated in two regional corridors — Italy (including Sicily and Sardinia) at approximately 45% of total jobs and the Iberian Peninsula (including Balearic Islands) at approximately 30% — supplemented by recurring services to France, Greece, Malta, Germany, Portugal, Gibraltar, Andorra, Morocco, Tunisia, the Canary Islands, and Eastern/Central Europe.

The company's offering is differentiated by deep dangerous goods (ADR/IMDG) expertise, including temperature-controlled chemicals, supported by multiple in-house Dangerous Goods Safety Advisers, ISO 27001, ISO 14001:2015, EcoVadis Silver (2023), and Authorised Economic Operator trusted-trader accreditation. A 'true partner' network of independent, family-owned European specialists (ITX Cargo in Italy, M.C. Trinter and MZ Logistic in Spain, Fatton Transports and MTLS in France, Vianox in Greece, Insatransport in Germany, TCL in Morocco, EuroBridge in Malta) executes local pickup, delivery, and warehousing at scale that would be uneconomic for Ital to replicate organically; a UK-domestic sister company, Ital Transport (UK) Limited (formed November 2021), operates its own ADR-compliant fleet.

Revenue mechanics are transaction-fee based: all services are quote-priced, with no published tariffs; pricing varies by origin/destination, cargo type, weight, volume, dangerous-goods requirements, temperature control, and service urgency. GTM is sales-led through regional sales specialists covering each trade lane, a website quote form, an AEO/BIFA-membership trust signal, named-customer testimonials (e.g., Bolloré Logistics, Suscom Industries, Hanson Springs, Yanco), and BIFA award credentials; ISO 27001 and EcoVadis Silver increasingly position the firm for enterprise procurement. In September 2022, a graduated ownership transition installed a new management team (Emsley/Whitney/Mears/Rees/Morris) while co-founder Phil Denton remained as Group Chairman.

Name

Ital Logistics Limited

Legal name

Ital Logistics Limited

Website

https://ital-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ital Logistics Limited is a UK-based freight forwarder providing European road freight (notably Italy and the Iberian Peninsula), global sea and air freight, and specialist ADR/IMDG dangerous goods handling for manufacturers, distributors and traders via a partner-operated European network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro primary industry

Telecommunications & Network Equipment (TLAIALAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Freight Forwarding (Air/Ocean) for Personal Effects (HSAKACAD), Cross-Border E-commerce Ocean Forwarding (DDP/DDU) (TLACABAK), High-Value & Secure Air Cargo (Valuables, Security Screening, Escort) (TLACAAAH), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• European road freight
• Freight forwarding services
• Dangerous goods transport
• Sea and air freight
• Logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Heywood

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Road Freight Services: Driver accompanied road freight groupage and full load services across Europe including Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta, France, Gibraltar and Andorra, with freight forwarding throughout Western, Central and Eastern Europe
2. Sea & Air Freight: Conventional, container and groupage maritime services to/from more than 200 ports worldwide, plus air freight for urgent shipments
3. Express Freight: Dedicated express transport services from small van to double-manned trailer for time-sensitive deliveries across Europe
4. UK Domestic Transport: Domestic transport services within UK via sister company Ital Transport (UK) Limited
5. Cross Trade Services: Cross trade movements when neither origin nor destination is in the UK, utilizing partner networks worldwide
6. Intermodal Services: Road/rail combination transport options for cost-effective and greener transport solutions

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ital Logistics is a freight forwarding company that provides European road freight (driver accompanied groupage and full load), global sea and air freight, dedicated express freight, intermodal road/rail options, cross-trade movements, and specialist dangerous goods (ADR/IMDG) carriage. Services are sold directly to UK businesses trading with Europe and delivered through a network of long-standing true partners across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, France, Germany, Malta, Gibraltar, Andorra, the Canary Islands, Morocco, and Tunisia.

Product overview

Ital Logistics Limited is a freight forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of logistics services built around its core road freight capabilities. The primary offerings include Road Freight (driver accompanied groupage and forwarding services), Sea & Air Freight (maritime services to 200+ ports worldwide and air freight for urgent shipments), Express Freight (dedicated urgent transport), UK Domestic Transport (via sister company Ital Transport), Intermodal (road/rail combinations), Cross Trade (non-UK origin/destination movements), and Dangerous Goods Handling (ADR/IMDG compliance including temperature control). The company operates extensive route-specific services covering Italy/Sicily/Sardinia (45% of business), Spain/Balearic Islands (30% of business), Portugal, Greece, France, Germany, Morocco, Tunisia, Malta, Canary Islands, Gibraltar, Andorra, and Eastern/Central European countries. The portfolio functions as an integrated network where regional road freight hubs in Italy, Spain, France, and Portugal connect to broader sea/air freight capabilities for worldwide coverage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Freight Driver accompanied road freight groupage and freight forwarding services to and from Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Malta, France, Gibraltar, and Andorra, as well as freight forwarding throughout Western, Central, and Eastern Europe, sold to UK businesses with European trade needs.
• Sea & Air Freight Conventional, container, and groupage maritime services to and from more than 200 ports worldwide, plus air freight services for urgent shipments requiring faster transit times, sold to UK businesses with global import/export needs.
• Express Freight Dedicated express freight transport services from a small van to a double-manned trailer for urgent shipments across European services with tight time-frames, sold to shippers needing next-day or rapid transit deliveries.
• UK Domestic Transport Domestic transport services for consignments moved solely within the UK, operated through sister company Ital Transport (UK) Limited with a fleet of 5 x 26t vehicles with tail-lifts, 2 x 44t units, 2 x 13.6M trailers, and 1 long wheel-based van, all ADR trained drivers and FORS Bronze compliant.
• Intermodal Road/rail combined transport options for cost-effective and greener freight movement, suitable for full loads and large part loads that are not time-sensitive, sold to shippers seeking lower-cost or lower-emissions alternatives.
• Cross Trade Freight movements where neither origin nor destination is in the UK, utilising commercial partners across Europe for cross trade transport by road, sea, and air worldwide.
• Dangerous Goods Handling Specialist carriage of dangerous goods in full scope of ADR and IMDG regulations, including temperature-controlled transport for chemical and hazardous cargoes, sold to manufacturers, distributors, and chemical businesses requiring compliant hazardous materials transport.
• Italy, Sicily & Sardinia Routes Road freight services covering the whole of Italy with groupage departures from Manchester and Essex, handling approximately 45% of total company jobs, including coverage of Sicily and Sardinia.
• Spain and the Balearic Islands Routes Road freight services throughout Spain accounting for approximately 30% of total business, with groupage departures to Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Irun, Vigo, the Balearic Islands, and southern Spain.
• Portugal Routes Twice-weekly road freight groupage services to and from Portugal covering Lisbon, Porto, Faro, the Algarve, Madeira, and the Azores.
• Greece Routes Twice-weekly road freight services to Athens, Thessaloniki, and Greek islands including Crete, Rhodes, Corfu, and Kos, with dangerous goods capabilities.
• France Routes Road freight services covering the whole of France including Paris, Lille, Nantes, Lyon, Bordeaux, Toulouse, Bayonne, Marseille, Nice, and Corsica, with dangerous goods specialisation.
• Germany Routes Twice-weekly road freight services between Heywood and Frankfurt with distribution throughout Germany, plus services to Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Croatia.
• Malta Routes Twice-weekly road freight groupage services to Malta via EuroBridge Shipping Services' Milan hub.
• Morocco Routes Road freight services to Morocco via Paris depot, crossing at Algeciras to Tangier and Casablanca with transit times of 6-7 days.
• Tunisia Routes Road freight services to Tunisia with transit times of 7-8 days from UK to Tunisian depot, utilising Paris and Marseille routing.
• Canary Islands Routes Road freight and sea freight services to the Canary Islands via Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, or direct from Manchester to Tenerife.
• Gibraltar Routes Twice-weekly road freight services to Gibraltar direct from Manchester with customs clearance at La Linea de la Concepcion.
• Andorra Routes Three times weekly road freight services to Andorra via Barcelona with complex customs requirements due to local laws.
• Eastern & Central Europe Routes Freight forwarding services to Russia, Ukraine, Hungary, Bulgaria, Romania, Turkey, and Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania) with specialised customs expertise.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% of total jobs from Italy alone (2019)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Insatransport GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022German partner based in Frankfurt financial centre, in business since 1976. Provides national and international road transport, warehousing logistics, plus sea and air freight via INSA Air & Sea Logistics subsidiary. Tripled warehouse facility to 6,000m² in 2020. Founding service was with Italy, now strong player in European logistics. Enables services to Czech Republic, Slovakia and Croatia.
• ITAL TRANSPORT (UK) LIMITEDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2021Sister company formed November 2021 to handle UK domestic transport requirements as well as external clients. Fleet comprises 5 x 26 ton vehicles with tail-lifts, 2 x 44 ton units, 2 x 13.6M trailers, and long wheel-based van. All drivers ADR trained, vehicles ADR compliant and FORS Bronze compliant.
• ITX Cargo Overseas (Pomezia)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2020New branch opened July 2020 south of Rome under ITX Cargo Overseas brand. Initial focus on sea and air services, but enables true direct road freight service to Rome and Lazio region.
• MTLScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Paris partner specializing in express transport since 2009 in construction, events and textiles sectors. Based in Gonesse, Val d'Oise near Charles de Gaulle airport with 500 m² secure warehouse. Association led to Ital Logistics services to Morocco and Tunisia. All vehicles equipped with geolocation equipment.
• TCL (Transport et Chaudronnerie Logistics)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019North African partner with head office in Casablanca, Morocco. Major player in Moroccan multimodal logistics (Sea, Air & Road). Three road hubs between North Africa and Europe: Barcelona, Paris, Milan. Bonded facility comprises 130,000 m² warehousing capacity with 20 loading docks. Enables Ital Logistics services to Morocco and Tunisia.
• EuroBridge Shipping Services LimitedcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2018Malta partner, one of leading logistics companies on island. Motto 'You Can Count On Us' and 'Logistics people to count on'. Moved to new 34,000 ft² location end of 2018 with large third being brand new warehouse. Departed from UK every Tuesday/Thursday, arriving Malta Monday/Thursday.
• Moldtrans GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Seville and Valencia partner established 1979, completely Spanish owned, one of leading companies in Spanish logistics industry. 10 offices strategically placed within Iberian Peninsula including Las Palmas and Gran Canaria. Collaboration commenced late 2018 reducing transit times for Valencia area.
• Fatton TransportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016French partner headquartered in Villeurbanne near Lyon. Founded 1909, family owned company employing around 500 people across 15 offices throughout France. 7 offices involved in European groupage markets plus 16 worldwide outposts. First French partnership commenced 2016 for South of France, expanded to cover whole of France.
• Bolloré Logistics (formerly SDV)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2014Portugal partner since May 2014 when SDV Lisbon was rebranded as part of Bolloré group. Different from other partners as branch of global group but operates like independent company with own daily services to most European countries.
• Vianox Svolos SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2012Greek partner established in Athens since 1968. Svolos Group active in manufacturing, distribution, IT systems, sea freight in bulk sector. In 1997 developed 25,000 m² warehouse/distribution centre. Entered international forwarding in 2012. Expanded into dangerous goods transport capability enabling Ital Logistics growth in Greek market.
• Best Logistics CanariasminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Canary Islands partner, young dynamic independent company established 2012. Located in Tenerife and Las Palmas with wholly owned facilities that are customs bonded. Extensive fleet for fast personalized distribution for groupage and full loads.
• MZ Logistic SLcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Madrid partner founded April 2007 with 20,000ft² warehouse in Industrial Zone, Coslada, Madrid. Specialization in UK and Ireland, Eastern Europe, Baltic and Scandinavian countries. Providing regular direct groupage departures, instrumental in building Iberian services.
• ITX Cargo VenetocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2001Italian partner's second office opened under separate entity in 2001, enabling direct services to/from Verona and Veneto region from 2004. Provides faster transit times and more competitive rates for North East Italy coverage.
• ITX CargocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2000Italian partner founded January 1998 with HQ originally in Milan, moved to custom built facility in Origgio, Varese in December 2018 at cost exceeding €4.5 million. Comprises 17 loading bays, 3,000 m² warehousing, 1,000 m² offices. Sole partner covering whole of Italy and founding service of Ital Logistics since August 2000. Expanded into sea and air freight in 2011 via ITX Cargo Overseas, opened second office in Pomezia (Rome) in 2020.
• Eastgate LimitedminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1997Gibraltar partner established 1997, situated in new Harbours. Well known locally for long-standing UK-Gibraltar road freight service, customs brokerage solutions, and logistics/distribution services worldwide.
• M.C. Trinter S.A.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1994Barcelona partner established 1994, privately owned with 70 team members. Headquarters in Barcelona with 60,000ft² fully equipped warehouse facilities. Additional offices at Barcelona airport and Madrid. Specialization in dangerous goods movement subject to ADR. Handles largest southbound route for Ital Logistics with 8+ groupage trailers weekly to Barcelona.
• ACC Transportes InternacionalescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1993Irun (Northern Spain) partner established 1993. Specialises in international road transport including waste and recyclable products. National distribution fleet able to carry dangerous goods. Certified Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) with experience in customs procedures.
• AiO Logistics NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational logistics network membership providing access to additional worldwide companies with same ethos of providing quality service. Enables global freight forwarding beyond European network.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: Major European-headquartered global logistics provider with strong road freight, forwarding, and contract logistics. Relevant incumbent in the European freight forwarding market.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering comprehensive road, sea, and air freight across Europe and globally. Significant overlap on European road freight but at vastly greater scale and breadth.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with strong European road freight division following recent acquisitions. Major incumbent competitor in UK-Europe freight forwarding space.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL with extensive European road, sea, and air services. Overlaps significantly with Ital's service portfolio but at enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• Davies Turner: UK-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong European road freight, sea/air, and customs services. Closely comparable on UK-EU trade lane focus and BIFA membership.
• Cardinal Maritime: UK freight forwarder specializing in European road transport and groupage services. Direct comparable on European road freight forwarding with similar size and customer base.
• NTG Nordic Transport Group: Danish-headquartered road freight and logistics group operating across Europe with a partner and acquisition-driven model. Comparable mid-sized forwarder with European road freight focus and similar operating geographies.
• JF Hillebrand: Specialist global freight forwarder with strong European presence and dangerous goods capabilities. Comparable on ADR expertise and specialized freight forwarding niche.
• Woodland Group: UK-based international freight forwarder offering road, sea, and air freight services across Europe and globally. Highly comparable mid-sized UK forwarder with similar European road freight focus and partnership-led model.
• Uniserve: Major UK freight forwarder providing European road freight, global sea/air, and contract logistics. Comparable UK-based mid-sized forwarder with similar service breadth and customer segments.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ital-logistics-limited

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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