Since 1972, in the service of the supply chain. Three generations of experience, direct presence on two continents, a distinctive specialization in project cargo.
Ricolfi & C. was founded in Naples in 1972 by Giovanni Battista Ricolfi. The first activities focused on the steel industry and ocean freight — the segment that still today represents the structured core of our offering.
Over the years the company evolved consistently, broadening its view to all goods sectors and all modes of transport. Today the company is run by the third generation of the family, with a direct presence in Italy, the USA and South America.
Giovanni Battista Ricolfi founds the freight forwarding company. Initial focus on steel and ocean freight.
The company complements ocean freight with the then-emerging aviation sector — first steps in air cargo.
IATA certification no. 38.4.7230.001.6 — official certification as cargo agent.
Integration of international road transport. Complete multimodal offering: ocean, road, air.
The photovoltaic plant goes live: on an annual basis it covers 100% of the headquarters' electricity needs.
R&R is founded in Genoa by the Ricolfi and Rebolino families, specializing in international shipping.
Opening of the Peruvian subsidiary in Lima, to support the Lima Metro Line 2 project.
Ricolfi Group Inc. is established in Baltimore (MD), owned 50% by Ricolfi & C. and 50% by R&R, to support the Baltimore Metro project.
Continuous investments in sustainability, digitalization and international growth, always oriented to improving the supply chain.
An owned facility that hosts executive and operating offices, equipped warehouses, private customs warehouse and VAT warehouse. The convergence point of all Group flows.
66,000 sqm in total across the Group. Video-monitored storage areas, customs clearance at an approved place (formerly local clearance procedure).
Authorization no. 12751Z. Goods custody under duty suspension regime.
Authorization IT/NA/C/DD/3/12751Z. Fiscal suspension for intra-EU operations.
Operating offices · Genoa, Parma, Padua, Trieste, Pistoia.
Warehouses · Rovigo, Treviso, Verona, Cagliari, Palermo, Syracuse, Reggio Calabria, Lecce.
Ricolfi & C. S.p.A. is the Group's lead company. It manages cross-functional coordination and control activities — technical, administrative and financial — ensuring operational consistency across all entities.
Specialized international shipping, project cargo. Founded in 2011 by the Ricolfi and Rebolino families. State-of-the-art logistics facilities managed through the Parma branch.
Head office · Viale Padre Santo, 5 — 16122 Genoa (GE)
Operations · Via Vienna 2/4 — Interporto CEPIM, 43010 Fontevivo (PR)
Specialized in industrial packaging and integrated logistics activities, managed in close coordination with, and in support of, the other Group companies.
North America hub. Coordinates traffic to/from the USA, Canada and Mexico, with direct presence on the East Coast.
South America hub, born to support Lima Metro Line 2. Receipt, customs coordination, storage, installation.
The internal structure covers the entire service chain: each division is led by specialized operations managers with dedicated teams.
Import & Export, FCL/LCL, breakbulk, charter. Ocean project cargo and IMDG dangerous goods.
General cargo, perishables. Air project cargo, DGR dangerous goods. IATA agent since 1994.
Full truckload, intermodal. Oversize and out-of-gauge transport with escort, road project cargo. ADR dangerous goods.
Warehouses, packaging, picking, cold chain. Storage of dangerous goods per regulations.
AEO, customs clearance, transits, Intrastat, EDI. Management of regulatory constraints for dangerous goods.
Control Tower, expediting, spare parts, SAP/ERP. Coordination of international project cargo orders.
Sales, client management, project cargo and tailor-made offer coordination.
Quality, Health & Safety, Environment. Compliance & audit. EN 9120 · AS9120B for aerospace.
IT systems, people, organization.
Management control, finance, billing.
We operate in compliance with the highest standards of quality, safety and sustainability, constantly investing in continuous improvement of our processes.
Authorized Economic Operator. EU customs reliability.
↓ Download certificateCertified agent no. 38.4.7230.001.6 (since 1994). Air transport.
Check the agent code ↗Quality for aerospace and defense sector. Document compliance.
↓ Download certificateQuality management system. International benchmark standard.
↓ Download certificateEnvironmental management system. Impact reduction and protection of the local environment.
↓ Download certificateWorkplace health and safety. Certified OHS management system.
↓ Download certificateESG sustainability assessment. Internationally recognized scorecard.
AGCM — Italian Competition Authority. Official recognition of ethical reliability, transparency and regulatory compliance.
↓ Download certificateInternational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMO). Staff trained under Chapter 1.3 of the Code to prepare the documents, check and ship dangerous goods by sea.
Our commitment to ESG issues is concrete and constantly evolving. We believe that sustainability is a journey made of responsible choices, innovation and continuous improvement.
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For over fifty years we have operated in international shipping, combining the solidity of experience with the flexibility of integrated logistics.
Our goal is to be the benchmark logistics partner — nationally and internationally — for industrial and institutional clients seeking reliable, tailor-made, high-value-added solutions.
Our distinctive expertise in project cargo, combined with a vision oriented to continuous improvement, allows us to tackle the most complex logistics needs, building solid, long-lasting relationships.
We offer integrated, tailor-made logistics solutions designed to respond effectively to each client's specific needs.
We bring over fifty years of experience, distinctive expertise in project cargo and an approach focused on continuous improvement — to guarantee safe, efficient and punctual services.
We work every day to build lasting trust-based relationships, supporting our clients as operational and strategic partners throughout the supply chain.
Ricolfi & C. is among the most dynamic Italian companies selected by the German Institute of Quality and Finance (ITQF) for La Repubblica Affari & Finanza's official Growth Champions rankings, for two consecutive years.
ITQF study · La Repubblica Affari & Finanza
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