Fundacion Lamaignere

What Fundacion Lamaignere does

Fundación Lamaignere is a Spanish non-profit foundation established in 2017 by Grupo Lamaignere — a logistics company with more than 100 years of operating history — and registered in the Registro de Fundaciones de Andalucía on 30 August 2018. Headquartered in Sevilla at Av. República Argentina, 21B, with an operational warehouse at Polígono Industrial La Isla, the foundation functions as the corporate social responsibility arm of the Lamaignere Group. It is led by President Francisco Herrero León (also President of Grupo Lamaignere) and Director Allende Bley, and is registered as a private non-profit entity under Spanish law.

The foundation operates a portfolio of six interconnected programs targeting the logistics and freight forwarding sector: vocational training for students and companies, an international internship program spanning 16 countries where the parent group maintains offices, social works supporting 30+ vulnerable collectives, an employability program with a structured job board, international cooperation projects (notably The Social Water water filter distribution in Mexico, Colombia, Tanzania, and South Sudan), and a freight forwarding training course currently in its 13th edition. The foundation has completed 12 prior course editions and now reaches 250+ volunteers drawn from Grupo Lamaignere employees. Delivery is operational rather than software-based — the core_technology field is explicitly marked "Not applicable."

The business model is donation-driven. Funding flows from corporate contributions by parent Grupo Lamaignere, partner-company CSR contributions, and individual donations accepted via Bizum (code 04645). Programs are delivered free of charge to beneficiaries, and revenue is not publicly disclosed. Go-to-market is community-led: the foundation leverages the parent group's pre-existing global logistics network for internship placement, partnerships with universities and vocational training centers (Universidad de Loyola, Centro MEDAC, Ilerna, Kairos Inserta, Fesac Formación, Carlos V Education), regional industry events, and grassroots engagement with vulnerable collectives. Recent recognition — the 2025 Medalla de la Ciudad de Sevilla and the 2026 Premio Extraordinario al Liderazgo Empresarial awarded to President Herrero León — signals strengthening standing within Andalusian civic and business ecosystems, although the foundation's growth orientation is measured in social impact and training throughput rather than financial returns.

Name

Fundacion Lamaignere

Legal name

FUNDACIÓN LAMAIGNERE

Website

https://www.fundacionlamaignere.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Fundación Lamaignere is a Spanish non-profit foundation established in 2017 by logistics group Lamaignere. It delivers vocational training, international internships across 16 countries, employability programs, social works, and international cooperation projects for students, vulnerable collectives, and logistics-sector companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Non-profit Vocational Training and Social Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Volunteer Program Funding, Scholarships & Fundraising Support (EDAIAGAO), International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH), International Development & Donor-Funded Education Programs (EDADALAB)

Keywords

• Logistics training programs
• International internship placements
• Vocational freight forwarding courses
• Social cooperation projects
• Logistics sector employability

Headquarters

HQ city

Sevilla

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Donations and corporate contributions: Fundación Lamaignere operates as a non-profit foundation supported by donations and contributions from the parent company Lamaignere Group. The foundation accepts donations via Bizum (code 04645) and collaborates with corporate partners for social projects.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Fundación Lamaignere is a non-profit foundation established by Grupo Lamaignere that delivers training programs for students and companies in the logistics and freight forwarding sector, places students in international internships across the group's global offices in 16 countries, runs social works and employability programs for vulnerable populations and young professionals, and executes international cooperation projects such as water filter distribution in Mexico, Colombia, Tanzania and South Sudan.

Product overview

Fundacion Lamaignere operates as a charitable foundation offering a portfolio of interconnected social and training programs centered on the logistics and freight forwarding sector. The core offerings include: (1) Formative Programs for Students and Companies covering technical and practical logistics training, (2) an International Internship Program enabling students to gain practical experience in Lamaignere Group offices across 16 countries, (3) a Social Works Program supporting vulnerable collectives, (4) an Employability Program with a job board connecting companies with junior talent, (5) an International Cooperation Program leveraging the global office network for social impact projects, and (6) the Freight Forwarding Training Course (currently in its 13th edition). These programs are interconnected through the foundation's mission to provide formation, social aid, international cooperation, and international scholarship programs within the transit and logistics sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Programas Formativos para Alumnos y Empresas Training programs that prepare students and companies in the technical and practical aspects of the logistics sector, enabling better decision-making in business processes. Delivered to young learners and to logistics sector companies seeking workforce development.
• Programa de Prácticas Internacionales International internship program placing students in Lamaignere Group offices worldwide to gain practical work experience, complement their academic training, and put acquired knowledge into practice across 16 countries.
• Programa de Obras Sociales Social works program committed to helping vulnerable groups, overcoming barriers for disadvantaged communities, and supporting solidarity initiatives such as equipment donation campaigns and food bank collaboration.
• Programa de Empleabilidad Employment program for young people trained in the logistics sector, providing an online job board (Bolsa de Empleo) that connects logistics companies with junior candidates whose profiles match their hiring needs.
• Programa de Cooperación Internacional International cooperation program leveraging Lamaignere's global office network to build alliances and undertake social actions, including water filter distribution projects (The Social Water) in Mexico, Colombia (Chocó, Atrato Medio), Tanzania (Karatu) and South Sudan (Nakipi project benefiting 300 families).
• Curso de Capacitación Transitaria Recurring freight forwarding training course focused on the logistics and transit sector, delivered through multiple editions annually to prepare students for careers in logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12 editions of training courses completed
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Universidad de LoyolacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2019Long-standing collaboration agreement for training programs, international internships, and knowledge exchange. Universidad Loyola is one of the foundation's main academic partners, with a relationship spanning more than 7 years. Students from the Master's in Management: Logistics Companies program visit Lamaignere facilities annually.
• Universidad LoyolacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2019Agreement with Universidad Loyola for cooperation in training and international internship programs. The foundation serves as a 'padrino' (sponsor) of Loyola's logistics master's program.
• IFS (International Forwarding)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration in international cooperation projects, particularly The Social Water project for distributing water filters. IFS provides logistical support for humanitarian aid shipments to communities in Mexico, Colombia, Tanzania, and South Sudan.
• The Social WatermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational cooperation partner for water access projects. The foundation collaborates with this organization to distribute water filters in vulnerable communities across multiple countries, including Colombia (Chocó, Atrato Medio project) and South Sudan (Nakipi project).
• Carlos V EducationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational partner that facilitates international student visits and exchange programs, particularly for Italian students visiting Lamaignere facilities.
• Andalucía TrademajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on logistics and trade workshops, customs and customs transit training, and export efficiency programs. The foundation participates as organizer and speaker in Trade-organized events.
• AFA (Asociaciones y Fundaciones Andaluzas)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember and active participant in the Andalusian Foundations association. The foundation regularly attends AFA-organized events, networking sessions, and annual meetings of business foundations.
• Centro MEDACminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVocational training center whose students visit Lamaignere warehouse facilities as part of their transportation and logistics programs.
• Centro de Formación IlernaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTraining center whose students participate in educational visits to Lamaignere logistics facilities.
• Kairos InsertaminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSocial insertion and training center whose students (mozos de almacén - warehouse workers) visit foundation facilities for practical training and employment integration support.
• Autismo SevillaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration in solidarity events supporting people with autism. The foundation has participated in XVII Solidarity Encounter and contributed through charity initiatives.
• Fundación Banco de Alimentos de SevillaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSupport for food bank activities through logistics assistance and participation in charity events.
• Fundación Dolores SopeñaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of III Journadas de Orientación Profesional en el Sector Logístico-Portuario de Sevilla.
• SevitrademinorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-organizer of III Journadas de Orientación Profesional en el Sector Logístico-Portuario de Sevilla.
• Fesac FormaciónminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorVocational training center with collaboration agreement for training activities in the logistics sector.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fundación SEUR: Spanish corporate foundation of the SEUR logistics group focused on social impact through logistics, including aid shipments and integration programs. Directly comparable as another logistics-sector corporate foundation in Spain combining humanitarian cooperation with industry-aligned training.
• Fundación Codespa: Spanish foundation dedicated to international cooperation and economic development in vulnerable communities, including skills training. Comparable on the international cooperation + employability orientation, though broader than logistics specifically.
• Fundación ONCE: Spanish foundation for the blind and disabled operating one of Europe's largest vocational training and employment programs. Comparable as a Spanish foundation combining vocational training, employability, and social programs for vulnerable collectives.

Broad incumbents

• Fundación Telefónica: Large Spanish corporate foundation with extensive digital and vocational training programs (Conecta Empleo, 42 Madrid). Comparable as a corporate foundation delivering structured employability and training programs to young people, though at much larger scale and focused on digital skills.
• Fundación Repsol: Spanish corporate foundation with vocational training, energy-sector education, and social programs. Comparable as another Spanish corporate foundation using training as a vehicle for employability and social impact, with a sector-specific angle.
• Cáritas Española: Spain's largest Catholic social services organization, with extensive training, employability, and social inclusion programs for vulnerable collectives. Comparable on the vulnerable-collectives support and employability mission, though at national scale and broader sectoral focus.
• Fundación Mapfre: Spanish corporate foundation with programs in employability, social inclusion, and international cooperation. Comparable in combining training for vulnerable populations with international social action; broader industry focus than logistics.
• Fundación Vodafone España: Spanish corporate foundation with vocational and digital training programs targeting young people and vulnerable collectives. Comparable in the training-plus-employability combination, though focused on digital skills rather than logistics.
• Fundación Bancaria 'la Caixa': One of Spain's largest philanthropic foundations with extensive social, training, and international cooperation programs. Comparable in mission breadth (training + employability + social inclusion), but operates at vastly greater scale and budget.

Regional players

• Centro Español de Logística (CEL): Spanish logistics sector association that delivers training, certification, and professional development programs in freight forwarding and supply chain. Directly comparable on the logistics-training mission in Spain, though structured as an industry association rather than a foundation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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