Since 1972, in the service of supply chain governance. Three generations of experience, direct presence in 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 it is in its third generation of the family, with direct presence in Italy, 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.
Photovoltaic plant in operation: the headquarters' energy needs are met 100% by renewable sources.
In Genoa, R&R is born from the meeting of the Ricolfi and Rebolino families for specialized international shipping.
Opening of the Peruvian subsidiary in Lima, to support the Lima Metro 2 project.
Opening of the US subsidiary in Baltimore (MD), to support the Baltimore Metro project.
Continuous investments in sustainability, digitalization and international growth, always oriented to supply chain governance improvement.
An owned facility that hosts executive and operating offices, equipped warehouses, type "C" bonded warehouse and VAT fiscal deposit. The convergence point of all Group flows.
66,000 sqm total. Video-monitored storage areas, access to home customs 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, Padova, Trieste, Pistoia.
Warehouses · Rovigo, Verona, Cagliari, Palermo, Siracusa, Reggio Calabria, Lecce.
Ricolfi & C. S.p.A. is the Group's parent. It manages cross-functional activities of coordinamento e controllo — tecnico, amministrativo e finanziario — garantendo coerenza consistency across all entities.
Specialized international shipping, project cargo. Founded in 2011 from the meeting of the Ricolfi and Rebolino families. State-of-the-art logistics facilities managed through the Parma branch.
Sede · Viale Padre Santo, 5 — 16122 Genoa (GE)
Operations · Via Vienna, 2 — Interporto CEPIM, 43010 Bianconese di Fontevivo (PR)
Specialized in industrial packaging and integrated logistics activities, managed in close coordination and in support of the other Group companies.
North America hub. Coordinates traffic to/from USA, Canada and Mexico, with direct presence on the East Coast.
South America hub, born to support Lima Metro 2. Receipt, customs clearance, storage, installation.
The internal structure covers the entire service chain: each division is managed by responsabili operativi specializzati con team dedicati.
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. Exceptional out-of-gauge transport with escort, road project cargo.
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, Safety, Environment. Compliance & audit. AS9120 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.
↓ Download certificateQuality for aerospace and defense sector. Document compliance.
↓ Download certificateQuality management system. International benchmark standard.
↓ Download certificateEnvironmental management system. Impact reduction and territory protection.
↓ Download certificateWorkplace health and safety. Certified OHS management system.
↓ Download certificateESG sustainability assessment. Internationally recognized scorecard.
↓ Download scorecardHighest commercial reliability rating. Economic solidity and payment punctuality.
↓ Download ratingAGCM — Italian Competition Authority. Official recognition of ethical reliability, transparency and regulatory compliance.
↓ Download certificateInternational Maritime Dangerous Goods Code (IMO). Personnel trained and certified to handle, classify 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 experience-driven solidity with integrated logistics flexibility.
Our goal is to be the benchmark logistics partner — nationally and internationally — for industrial and institutional clients seeking reliable solutions, su misura e ad alto valore aggiunto.
Our distinctive expertise in project cargo, combined with a vision oriented to continuous improvement, allows us to tackle the most complex logistics needs, costruendo relazioni solide e durature.
Offriamo soluzioni logistiche integrate e su misura, progettate per rispondere in modo efficace alle esigenze specifiche di ogni cliente.
Mettiamo a disposizione oltre cinquant'anni di esperienza, una competenza distintiva nel project cargo e un approccio orientato al miglioramento continuo — per garantire servizi sicuri, efficienti e puntuali.
We work every day to build lasting trust-based relationships, supporting our clienti come partner operativi e strategici lungo tutta la supply chain.
Authentic reviews published by our collaborators. Even after years, those who worked with us continue to speak well of it.
A family-run company. Truly pleasant and friendly colleagues, it's easy to make friends with the younger members of the company and feel part of the family.
Indeed ↗A constantly evolving company that doesn't forget its roots. Pleasant and stimulating piacevole e stimolante.
Indeed ↗My first significant work experience at a historic freight forwarding company in South Italy. Valuable training on the mechanics of international transport.
Ricolfi & C. is among the most dynamic Italian companies selected by the German Institute of Quality and Finance (ITQF) for La Repubblica Affari & Finanza nelle classifiche official Growth Champions rankings for two consecutive years.
Studio ITQF · La Repubblica Affari & Finanza
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