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Ricolfi Group Inc.

The logistics base for the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Ricolfi Group Inc. — Baltimore, MD. Direct operational presence for managing inbound and outbound international flows across the entire North American continent.

The office

Baltimore, Maryland — East Coast gateway.

Ricolfi's US office was established to support the Baltimore Metro project and quickly became a permanent strategic hub for all of North America. Located in close proximity to some of the most important East Coast ports and about 40 miles from Washington, D.C., it ensures operational speed and multimodal integration on a continental scale.

From Baltimore we coordinate all inbound and outbound flows to and from the USA, Canada and Mexico — with a network of certified suppliers distributed across both coasts and bilingual operations in Italian/English.

Office

1820 Lancaster St, Suite 200
Baltimore, MD 21231 — USA

+1 240 357 9990

usa@ricolfigroup.com

Seagirt Marine Terminal — Port of Baltimore, Maryland
2023

Inc. founded

Born as a site presence for the Baltimore Metro. Became a permanent hub within a few years.

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Countries served

United States, Canada, Mexico — coast-to-coast with a network of certified correspondents.

East Coast

East Coast ports

Baltimore, Norfolk, Philadelphia, NY/NJ, etc. — the transatlantic ports closest to our office. We also operate at Gulf and West Coast ports.

IT/EN

Bilingual team

Bilingual operations Italian/English. A natural bridge between European clients and US suppliers.

Port of Baltimore — Seagirt Marine Terminal (MD)
Port of Norfolk — Norfolk International Terminal (VA)
Port of New York/New Jersey — Port Newark container terminal
Port of Philadelphia — Packer Avenue Marine Terminal (PA)
What we do

The full logistics chain for the North American market.

Ricolfi Group Inc. operates as a direct extension of the Ricolfi Group on US territory, in close coordination with Italy and Peru.

Value-added services

Operations integrated with your team.

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SAP / ERP integration

Direct integration with clients' ERP systems for data entry, KPIs and shared dashboards.

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Bilingual IT/EN

Bilingual Italian/English operational support on the ground, both technical and commercial.

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Global coordination

Operational continuity with Ricolfi & C. and Ricolfi & C. Perú, seamless 24/7 communication.

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KPIs & reporting

Shipment monitoring with shared KPIs and real-time dashboards.

Reference case study

Baltimore Metro — the founding project.

Baltimore Metro train being lifted — Ricolfi Group Inc.'s founding project
Railway · Urban fleet

Metro fleet renewal

Ricolfi Group Inc. plays a central role in the logistics support for the renewal of the Baltimore Metro fleet, managing a complex flow of multimodal shipments from Europe and coordinating all operational phases on US territory.

Client
Rolling stock manufacturer
Sector
Railway · public transport
Origin
Europe → USA

Activities performed

  • Shipping coordination from Europe to the US East Coast
  • Consolidation of European supplier materials in our Italian warehouse in Gricignano d'Aversa
  • Receipt, control and spare parts management at destination
  • Reverse logistics for materials to be scrapped
  • Interface with technical teams, repairers and local suppliers
  • Bilingual IT/EN reporting for US authorities

Key features

  • Bilateral coordination Europe ↔ USA with consolidation hub in Italy
  • Tight deadlines for metro service continuity
  • Bilingual Italian/English document management

Results

Operational continuity guaranteed for client fleet maintenance · Complete traceability · Contract performance met.

Territorial network

Continental coverage.

In addition to its Baltimore office, Ricolfi Group Inc. relies on an extensive network of certified suppliers and correspondents across the North American continent.

USA East & West Coast

All major ports, air hubs and intermodal nodes from the Atlantic to the Pacific, including the Gulf.

Canada

East and West. Connections with Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Halifax. CBSA compliance.

Mexico

East and West. Veracruz, Manzanillo, Lazaro Cardenas. USA-MX border crossing coordination.

Cross-continental

Coordination with Italy (HQ) and Peru (South America) — integrated inbound/outbound flows.

Why Ricolfi Group Inc.

A direct operational extension of the Ricolfi Group.

Not a third-party partner, not an agency. A Ricolfi Group company present on US territory — with the same operational culture, the same quality standards and the same end-to-end accountability as Gricignano d'Aversa.

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Operational continuity

One single supply chain from Italy to the USA. No handoffs to freight forwarders outside the Group, no information loss, one single point of accountability.

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Time zone covered

When Italy closes, Baltimore is working. Seamless ET communication for US clients, brokers, customs authorities and suppliers.

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Native US compliance

Direct knowledge of US regulations — CBP, FMC, DOT, FDA when applicable. Interface with licensed local customs brokers.

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US project cargo

Direct experience with out-of-gauge cargo, rolling stock, aircraft components between Italy and North America.

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Reverse logistics

Management of return flows for spare parts, scrap materials, non-conformities — in both flow directions.

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Client SAP & ERP

Direct integration with client systems. Shared KPIs, real-time dashboards, end-to-end traceability.

What we coordinate

Multimodal flows between Italy, Asia and North America.

Ocean freight

FCL/LCL/breakbulk from Italian and European ports to Baltimore and the entire East Coast. Special containers for project cargo.

Air freight

Time-critical air cargo via JFK, ORD, ATL. DGR, perishables, high-security for aerospace and medical.

Project cargo

Rolling stock, aircraft components (handled under Ricolfi & C.'s EN 9120 · AS9120B-certified quality management system), industrial plants. Oversize/overweight loads with escort vehicles.

US customs clearance coordination

CBP entries, ISF, bonds and FDA prior notice when applicable, coordinated with licensed customs brokers.

Warehouse & spare parts

Temporary storage, picking, spare parts management, expediting. Shared WMS with client.

Service & reporting

SAP data entry, custom KPIs, dashboards, non-conformity management, bilingual IT/EN reporting.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about Ricolfi Group Inc.

In 2023, as an operational presence supporting the Baltimore Metro project. It quickly evolved into a permanent strategic hub for all of North America (United States, Canada, Mexico).

We operate at all major US ports. Due to proximity to our office, our most frequent East Coast ports are Baltimore (MD), Norfolk (VA), Philadelphia (PA) and New York / New Jersey. Active coordination also on the West Coast and the Gulf.

Yes. From Baltimore we coordinate inbound and outbound flows to/from the United States, Canada and Mexico, with correspondents on both coasts and on the Gulf. For South America we refer to our Lima office.

The team is bilingual Italian/English. This means zero friction in communication between European clients and US operators, suppliers, brokers and authorities.

Yes. Direct integration with SAP and other ERPs for data entry, shared KPIs, real-time tracking, spare parts management and expediting. Custom bilingual reporting for Italian and US stakeholders.

Sectors where logistics is critical: aerospace (stabilizers, fuselages, components — handled under Ricolfi & C.'s EN 9120 · AS9120B-certified quality management system), railway (Baltimore Metro — trainsets, spare parts, aftermarket), mechanical engineering and medical.

Talk to our US team

Got a North America project?

The Ricolfi Group Inc. team operates on US time zones — call us or write for a tailored proposal.

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