alitrans s r l

What alitrans s r l does

Alitrans S.r.l. is a privately-held Italian freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1971 by Giulio Bresaola and now led by his son Nicola Bresaola (since 2014). The company is headquartered in Villafranca di Verona and operates six offices across Italy (Villafranca, Milan, Padua, Florence), the United States (New York), and Hong Kong, with global reach extended through membership in the IFLN Group network of correspondents in 350+ cities. The business is organized around three transport modes — air, ocean (FCL/LCL), and road/overland freight — and is differentiated by specialization in regulated and difficult cargo categories: dangerous goods (DGR-air, ADR-land, IMDG-sea compliant), temperature-controlled perishables (pharmaceuticals, food, biologics), waste and recycling materials (where Alitrans is the #1 Italian operator with 35,000 TEUs handled), and project/exceptional cargo via its affiliated Dogado s.r.l. entity.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee freight forwarding across all transport modes, supplemented by managed-services contract logistics (including a Type C customs warehouse for duty-deferred non-EU storage) and professional services such as customs brokerage, regulatory consultancy, and goods-in-transit insurance. Customers are predominantly enterprise shippers in pharmaceutical, food, chemical, and recycling industries, served through a specialist-manager sales model with dedicated account representatives per client. Customer-facing technology includes the Alitrans Express brand and the express.alitrans.it portal, which provides instant rate comparison across 250+ courier services and shipment tracking.

The company's competitive position rests on a stack of regulatory credentials (AEOF since 2010, ADR consultant since 2000, IMDG, ISO 9001:2015), decades of specialized handling expertise, the IFLN correspondent network, and direct operational presence in key trade lanes. The business is entirely family-owned with no disclosed institutional investment, no public revenue figures, and a lean internal team supplemented by 20 external collaborators.

Name

alitrans s r l

Legal name

ALITRANS s.r.l.

Website

https://alitrans.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Alitrans S.r.l. is an Italian freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1971, specializing in dangerous goods, perishables, waste & recycling, and project cargo for enterprise clients, with six offices and IFLN network coverage in 350+ cities worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics (TLADANAL), Hazmat Air Cargo Transport (IATA DGR compliant) (TLADAIAH), Dangerous Goods (IMDG) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAJ), Customs & Regulatory Filing Documentation (Entry/Exit Summaries, Declarations, ENS/AMS/ACI) (TLACAHAE), Air Waybill (AWB) Issuance/Management (Master/House) (TLACAHAB)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International logistics solutions
• Dangerous goods transport
• Perishable cargo shipping
• Customs brokerage services

Headquarters

HQ city

Villafranca Di Verona

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Air Freight: International air freight forwarding services as IATA agent, handling all types of cargo with major airlines worldwide for time-sensitive deliveries
2. Ocean Freight: Sea freight services providing FCL and LCL solutions for regular shipments and special/delicate cargo including dangerous goods and perishables
3. Road/Overland Freight: Road transportation services supporting air and sea shipments with modern fleet and qualified suppliers, specializing in ADR dangerous goods and temperature-controlled perishable transport
4. Specialized Cargo Services: Transport of dangerous goods (DGR-air, ADR-land, IMDG-sea), perishable goods with temperature control, waste & recycling, live animals, and exceptional cargo
5. Express Courier Services: Door-to-door express delivery through major integrators and dedicated charter services, including Custom Critical 24/7 transport
6. Contract Logistics and Warehousing: Storage, distribution and logistics services including Type C customs warehouse for non-Community goods without import duty or VAT requirements
7. Consultancy Services: Customs, regulatory, transport insurance, fumigation, letter of credit negotiation, and specialized packaging consultancy
8. Third-party Goods Insurance: Insurance services for goods in transit

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alitrans S.r.l. is an Italian freight forwarding company that designs and manages multi-modal international supply chains across air, ocean, and road transport for enterprise shippers. It specializes in complex cargo types including dangerous goods (ADR/DGR/IMDG compliant), temperature-controlled perishable goods, waste & recycling materials, and oversized project cargo. The company complements transport with customs brokerage, Type C customs warehousing, third-party cargo insurance, and 24/7 express courier services through its Alitrans Express and Custom Critical branded offerings.

Product overview

Alitrans S.r.l. is a logistics and forwarding company founded in 1971, offering a comprehensive suite of shipping services organized around three core transport modes: Air Freight, Sea Freight (FCL/LCL), and Road Freight. The company provides specialized handling for perishable goods, dangerous goods (ADR/IMDG/DGR compliant), waste & recycling, and project cargo. Customer-facing digital services include Alitrans Express for door-to-door courier services and Custom Critical for urgent shipments. The company operates the express.alitrans.it e-commerce platform for instant rate quotes and shipment tracking. Alitrans also owns Dogado, a sub-brand specializing in exceptional cargo since 1988. Value-added services include Type C customs warehouse facilities and import/export customs procedures.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Dogado: A partner shipping company founded in 1988 by three shipping industry professionals, specializing in special cargo and providing a 360-degree shipping service.

Products and services

• Air Freight
• Sea Freight (FCL/LCL)
• Road/Overland Freight
• Alitrans Express
• Custom Critical Service
• Perishable Goods Transport
• Dangerous Goods Transport
• Waste & Recycling Logistics
• Project Cargo / Exceptional Loads
• Type C Customs Warehouse
• Contract Logistics and Distribution
• Customs and Regulatory Consultancy
• Third-Party Goods Insurance

Quantifiable outcome

• Italian market leader in Waste & Recycling with 35,000 TEUs handled
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dogado s.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1988Founded in 1988 by three shipping industry professionals, Dogado specializes in 'special cargo' and provides 360-degree shipping service. Both companies operate under the Bresaola family leadership (Nicola Bresaola) and share similar business philosophies emphasizing customer service and specialized logistics.
• IFLN GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAlitrans is a member of IFLN Group, a premium worldwide logistics network providing project and supply chain management. Through its network of agents in 350+ cities worldwide, Alitrans can determine optimal transport routes and competitive rates for any delivery.
• IATA (International Air Transport Association)coreTechnology or IntegrationAlitrans operates as an IATA Agent, enabling handling of any type of cargo through major airlines worldwide. This certification allows selection from the best carriers to meet particular needs and ensure optimal service.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Savino Del Bene: Italian-headquartered global freight forwarder offering multi-modal air, sea, and road forwarding plus customs brokerage. Most directly comparable Italian mid-sized forwarder with similar customer base of import/export shippers and comparable specialization in complex cargo.
• Fercam: Privately-held Italian logistics and forwarding group with multi-modal services, contract logistics, and customs operations. Comparable in family-ownership profile and specialization in road, air, and ocean forwarding across European and Mediterranean trade lanes.
• BRT (Bartolini): Major Italian courier and parcel express operator owned by Poste Italiane. Comparable to Alitrans Express in domestic courier market and competes in time-sensitive B2B deliveries within Italy.

Broad incumbents

• GEODIS: Global logistics provider with strong Italian footprint offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services. Overlaps with Alitrans across all modes but operates at vastly larger scale and broader portfolio.
• DSV: World's largest forwarder by volume after recent acquisitions, offering air, sea, and road forwarding with significant Italian operations. Competes for the same shipper base as Alitrans but at much greater scale and with stronger digital tools.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global top-tier forwarder with deep specialization in perishables (KN PharmaChain, KN CoolChain) and dangerous goods. Directly comparable in Alitrans' specialty verticals but at global scale with significantly larger resources.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Operates air, ocean, and road freight forwarding worldwide plus customs services. Competes with Alitrans' express courier offering (DHL Express integration) and full forwarding suite, especially in international lanes.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with strong European road, air, and ocean forwarding plus customs expertise. Comparable to Alitrans across modes and in handling of specialized/complex cargo.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering freight forwarding and contract logistics. Overlaps with Alitrans' forwarding services and warehouse offering, especially for industrial and chemical customers.

Regional players

• GLS Italy: European parcel and express courier network with strong Italy presence. Comparable to Alitrans' express service portfolio in the European parcel/express segment, though focused on parcels rather than freight forwarding.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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