Alpi World

What Alpi World does

Alpi World is the commercial brand of Albini & Pitigliani S.p.A., a privately held Italian freight forwarding and third-party logistics group headquartered in Prato, Italy. Founded in 1945 by Albo Albini and Alessandro Pitigliani, the company operates an owned-and-affiliated network spanning 60+ countries via 30+ owned subsidiaries and agents in 49 additional countries, with approximately 1,400-1,500 employees serving 20,000+ customers globally. The group is in its third generation of family ownership, with third-generation family members holding managing director and board positions across the network.

The company offers six core transport services — road (Trasporto su Gomma), sea (Via Mare), air (Via Aerea), express courier (Corriere Espresso / ALPI Express), warehousing/logistics, and exhibition logistics (ALPI Expo) — complemented by specialized vertical solutions including ALPI Servizio Moda (fashion/textile logistics with 6 warehouses in Tuscany), the Food & Beverage Division (temperature-controlled cold-chain), and Export Control services. Operational technology consists of a proprietary Fast Track tracking system, Business Intelligence reporting tools, and Sophos enterprise IT security infrastructure. Multiple entities hold AEO (Authorized Economic Operator) certification along with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and SA8000 certifications, supporting customs simplifications and compliance across jurisdictions.

The revenue model is transaction-fee based on freight forwarding shipments (groupage, FTL/LTL, FCL/LCL, air freight), supplemented by managed services for warehousing and pick-and-pack, professional services for customs brokerage and exhibition logistics, and a Dynamic Fuel Surcharge mechanism on shipments. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise sales through ~50 commercial staff in Italy and an owned-office network in 30+ countries, complemented by an event-driven channel where ALPI Expo serves as preferred freight forwarder for 30-40 major international trade fairs annually (Pitti Filati, TUTTOFOOD, Arab Health, Big 5 Dubai). Customer acquisition occurs through trade fair participation, industry events, and online request-for-quote flows on alpiworld.it. Major customer verticals are fashion & apparel and food & beverage (primary), with secondary exposure to electronics, retail, healthcare/pharmaceuticals, furniture, automotive, and exhibition/event logistics.

Name

Alpi World

Legal name

Albini & Pitigliani S.p.A.

Website

https://alpiworld.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alpi World (Albini & Pitigliani S.p.A.) is a privately held Italian freight forwarder and third-party logistics provider operating a 60+ country network with 1,400-1,500 employees, serving 20,000+ customers globally across road, sea, air, and specialized fashion and food & beverage verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Air Transportation (481), Other Nonscheduled Air Transportation (481219)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Time-Critical & AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Specialized Forwarding (TLACAJAI)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Third-party logistics
• Customs brokerage
• Multimodal transport
• Warehousing and distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Prato

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Freight Forwarding: Core revenue stream from arranging international transportation via road (Trasporto su Gomma), sea (Via Mare), and air (Via Aerea). Services include groupage, FTL/LTL, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery.
2. Logistics and Warehousing: Storage, handling, pick and pack, and value-added logistics services primarily for fashion/textile and food & beverage industries
3. Customs Brokerage: Customs clearance services including AEO-certified brokerage for import/export, leveraging certified status for faster processing
4. Exhibition/Event Logistics: Dedicated division (ALPI Expo) handling logistics for international trade fairs and exhibitions, managing freight for exhibitors

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Alpi World (Albini & Pitigliani S.p.A.) is an international freight forwarding and third-party logistics group offering road (Trasporto su Gomma), sea (Via Mare), and air (Via Aerea) transport services, complemented by express courier, warehousing, customs brokerage, and specialized exhibition logistics. The group operates through 60+ affiliated companies across 30+ countries with additional agents in 49 countries, serving more than 20,000 customers globally.

Product overview

Alpi World (Albini & Pitigliani Group) operates as a comprehensive freight forwarding and logistics network offering six core transport services: Road (Trasporto su Gomma), Sea (Via Mare), Air (Via Aerea), Express Courier, Logistics, and Exhibition Services. These core services are complemented by specialized vertical solutions including Fashion Logistics (ALPI Servizio Moda), Food & Beverage Division, and Expo Department. The company also offers value-added services such as Export Control, E-Fulfillment, FTL Division, and customs brokerage. The group has expanded to include approximately 60 associated companies across 30 countries with a staff of about 1,400-1,500 people, providing integrated logistics solutions from origin to destination.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALPI Servizio Moda: Fashion and textile logistics division offering specialized logistics services for the fashion industry, with 6 warehouses in Tuscany and dedicated fashion forwarding services.
• Food & Beverage Division
• ALPI Expo
• ALPI Express
• ALPI Fashion

Products and services

• Trasporto su Gomma (Road Freight) Road freight transportation for domestic and international shipments, offering FTL (Full Truck Load) and LTL (Less than Truck Load) options and groupage services across European routes, with weekly departures from Italian hubs such as Prato, Milan, and Verona.
• Via Mare (Sea Freight) Maritime freight forwarding services including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) for international trade routes across global shipping lanes.
• Via Aerea (Air Freight) Air freight forwarding services for time-sensitive cargo with global reach and expedited delivery options across international routes.
• Corriere Espresso (Express Courier) Express courier services with rapid delivery options including ALPI Express van service with pickup within 3 hours and 24-48 hour delivery across Italy and Europe for time-sensitive shipments.
• Logistica (Logistics and Warehousing) Comprehensive logistics solutions including warehousing, cross-docking, pick & pack, e-fulfillment, and temperature-controlled storage across a network of owned warehouses in Italy, the UK, the US, and other markets.
• Fiere (Exhibition Logistics) Specialized freight forwarding for trade shows and exhibitions through the ALPI Expo division, managing logistics for exhibitors at events such as Pitti Filati, TUTTOFOOD, Arab Health, and Big 5 Dubai, including setup, during, and closing phases.
• ALPI Servizio Moda (Fashion Logistics Vertical) Dedicated logistics services for the fashion and textile industry including specialized warehousing with customs facilities, temperature-controlled storage, pick & pack, and fashion-specific handling across 6 warehouses in Tuscany.
• Food & Beverage Division Specialized logistics services for the food and beverage industry including temperature-controlled transport, cold chain logistics, customs brokerage, refrigerated warehousing, quality control, and reverse logistics management for perishable goods.
• Customs Brokerage and AEO-Certified Clearance AEO-certified customs clearance services for import and export, leveraging Authorized Economic Operator status for faster customs processing and reduced physical/documentary checks across multiple jurisdictions.
• E-Fulfillment Services E-commerce fulfillment services for webshops including storage, packing, shipping, returns processing, and inventory management with direct system integration to customer platforms.
• Export Control Services Service guiding exporters to identify and minimize export risks, implementing Internal Compliance Export Programs (ICP) and customs compliance assistance.
• FTL Division Full Truck Load division managing complete cargo loads with a dedicated Control Tower for national coverage, optimizing carrier selection for Italian territory and European import/export operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Dynamic Fuel Surcharge system provides transparent pricing adjustment based on fuel costs

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Gebrüder WeisscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2019Over 30-year collaboration with Gebrüder Weiss for land transportation services. Partnership enables direct routes to Serbia (new service from January 2019) in addition to existing Slovenia and Croatia lines. Weekly departures from Prato, Milan, and Verona hubs.
• Alter Capital & Logistics SAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Joint venture with Spanish company at Barcelona port. Initial name BCN Euroexpress Iberica, rebranded to ALPI Iberica Logistics from January 2020. Covers all group operations in Spanish territory.
• Mayan Group (Mayan Overseas)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIsraeli agent representing ALPI for over a decade on air and sea freight from Italy and France, with expanding cooperation to US operations. Mayan enables ALPI market access in Israel.
• MA.RA LogisticscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRomanian joint venture partner with 20+ years of experience. Offers domestic and international freight, warehousing, and handling services. Maintains ISO certifications and AEO accreditation. Website at maralogistics.eu
• Turkish Partners (ALPI Baltika)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for Turkey transportation routes. ALPI Baltika transports 100+ shipments weekly between Turkey and Baltic states. 6-day transit time. Handles various goods including fabrics, car parts, equipment, furniture, clothes.
• Delta Express LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTunisian partner with bonded warehouse in Rades port Special Economic Zone. 5,027 m2 total surface with 3,011 m2 warehouse area for bonded storage services.
• Conrad Bofill Cia SAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent group of Alter Capital & Logistics SA, the Spanish joint venture partner for ALPI Iberica Logistics at Barcelona port.
• GGL (Gateway Global Logistics)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHong Kong partner with new office near ocean terminal and airport. Secured new logistics warehouse for online business customers with pick & pack, order fulfillment, and storage services. 10,000 sq ft facility near Kwai Chung cargo terminal.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gebrüder Weiss: Family-owned Austrian freight forwarder with comparable size (~8,000 employees, 180+ locations) and a 30+ year partnership with ALPI for land transportation. Directly comparable in culture, multi-generational ownership, and European mid-market freight forwarding focus.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Family-owned German freight forwarder with ~14,000 employees and global network. Closely comparable in business model, vertical specialization (fashion, automotive), and family-ownership governance.
• DACHSER: Family-owned German logistics provider with road, sea, and air freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Comparable in mid-market enterprise focus, European heritage, and family ownership.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asian-headquartered freight forwarder with integrated logistics, warehousing, and customs services. Comparable in service mix (international freight forwarding, contract logistics) and mid-market enterprise customer base.
• Yusen Logistics: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider offering sea, air, and road forwarding plus warehousing. Comparable in end-to-end forwarding services and vertical specialization.
• Expeditors International: US-listed freight forwarder specializing in international air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Comparable in pure freight forwarding focus and customs brokerage competencies.
• CEVA Logistics: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider with sea, air, and road transportation. Comparable in multi-modal freight forwarding, customs brokerage, and contract logistics offerings.

Broad incumbents

• DSV Panalpina: One of the largest global freight forwarders (acquired Panalpina in 2019). Not a direct mid-market peer but operates in the same air/ocean freight forwarding and contract logistics space with far greater scale.
• Kuehne + Nagel: World's largest sea and air freight forwarder with extensive contract logistics capabilities. Competes in the same forwarding market but with significantly greater scale and resources.
• Sinotrans Limited: Major Chinese state-backed freight forwarder with global network. Comparable in international freight forwarding and customs brokerage but operates at much larger scale with state backing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/alpiworld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/albini-&-pitigliani---alpiworld

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries24 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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