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Tailored services for every stage of the logistics chain.

Integrated, multimodal solutions configurable to every client's operational needs. Ocean, road and air — plus customs, warehousing, packaging and supply chain governance.

Container ship at port with loading cranes
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Ocean Freight

Ocean transport is the company's flagship service, offering a complete and reliable solution for import and export. A global network of owned companies and selected partners ensures worldwide coverage.

  • FCL — Full Container Load, a full container dedicated to a single shipper.
  • LCL — Less than Container Load, groupage through established partners.
  • Breakbulk — non-containerized cargo loaded piece by piece in the hold or on deck.
  • Flat rack & Open top — special containers for out-of-gauge cargo.
  • Dedicated vessels & Charter — specialized transport for plants and industrial vehicles.
  • Dangerous goods (IMDG) — handled in compliance with the IMDG Code.

Operational advantages

  • Real-time tracking and advanced monitoring technologies.
  • Dedicated operational staff for import/export.
  • Integrated document management and EDI.
  • Global coverage with certified partners.
Cargo loading on an aircraft — international air freight
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Air Freight

Express services and air project cargo for time-critical deliveries, managed by specialized personnel. IATA agent certified since 1994 (no. 38.4.7230.001.6), with coverage at major European and intercontinental airports.

  • General cargo — standard-size cargo of any type.
  • Air project cargo — oversized cargo, chartering.
  • Dangerous goods (DGR) — handled in compliance with the IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations.
  • Perishable goods — cold chain, temperature monitoring.
  • Consolidated shipments — cost and time optimization.

End-to-end integration

  • Collaboration with IATA-certified correspondents worldwide.
  • Connections to major European and intercontinental airports.
  • Complete management: documentation, customs clearance, final delivery.
  • Multimodal combinations with other transport modes.
Semi-trailer truck for international road transport
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Road Freight

Daily connections across Italy and Europe, with our own vehicles and certified partners. A widespread network of agents, partners and branches ensuring reliability and punctuality on every national and European route.

  • Full truckload — FTL, dedicated to a single client.
  • Groupage — cost optimization for LTL shipments.
  • Oversize and out-of-gauge transport — permits, escort, dedicated logistics.
  • Special escorted convoys — route planning, permits.
  • Rail+road intermodal — emissions and cost reduction over long distances.
  • Dangerous goods (ADR) — road transport in compliance with the ADR agreement.

Features

  • Customized planning for each project.
  • Guaranteed timing and continuous monitoring.
  • Technical and document support throughout the route.
Customs crossing — international clearance
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Customs Services

Ricolfi & C. is an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) and has a complete in-house customs structure, with its own authorizations at the Gricignano d'Aversa headquarters. The activity is supported by the EDI system for the fastest processing of paperwork.

  • Private customs warehouse — authorization no. 12751Z.
  • VAT warehouse — authorization IT/NA/C/DD/3/12751Z (23 June 2011).
  • Customs clearance at an approved place (formerly local clearance procedure) — authorization no. 1217Y.
  • Import/export customs clearance — full formalities for goods entering and leaving the EU.
  • Union transit — full management of T1/T2 documents.
  • Intrastat — monthly and quarterly declarations.
  • EDI integration with client systems for automated data exchange.
Ricolfi logistics warehouse
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Logistics & Warehousing

Integrated management of warehouses, pre-assembly and traceability, with facilities distributed across Italy. Equipped warehouses with monitored customs areas and cutting-edge IT systems for efficient management.

  • 66,000 sqm of warehouses — Gricignano, Genoa, Parma, Rovigo, Treviso, Trieste, Verona, Cagliari, Palermo, Syracuse, Reggio Calabria, Lecce, Lima.
  • Goods storage — including under customs regime.
  • Picking and secondary packaging — customized order preparation.
  • Cold chain management — controlled and monitored refrigerated rooms.
  • Project and industrial logistics — long-term project management.
  • Logistics outsourcing — complete client warehouse management.
Industrial packaging — wrapped loads for special shipments
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Industrial Packaging

Tailored solutions for the protection and international shipping of machinery, industrial components and delicate loads. Possibility of customization and safety markings to ensure maximum protection and traceability.

  • Industrial wooden crates — ISPM 15 compliant (heat-treated, IPPC-marked lumber), custom-made, maximum protection.
  • Container-optimized open crates — lightweight, treated for international transport.
  • Customized packaging — internal protection for specific projects.
  • Accessory services — marking, loading, fastening, lashing.
  • Complete solutions — from assembly to loading on the means of transport.
Industrial project cargo — port crane handling heavy breakbulk loads
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Special Projects / Project Cargo

The heart of our business. Tailor-made services for out-of-gauge transport, industrial plants and rolling stock — from planning to on-site delivery. Every shipment is unique, designed specifically for each client.

  • Industrial plants — production lines, heavy machinery.
  • Trains and rolling stock — multimodal coordination, on-site assembly.
  • Helicopters and special vehicles — dedicated planning, aeronautical regulations.
  • Oversize and out-of-gauge cargo — permits, escort, dedicated routes.
  • High-value goods — security, traceability, insurance coverage.

Methodology

  • Preliminary site visits and technical surveys.
  • Logistics simulations and solution studies.
  • Integrated multimodal execution: ocean, road, air.
  • Real-time tracking and reporting.
  • Constant teamwork with the client.
Operational planning for a project
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Service & Control Tower

Outsourced supply chain governance, with dedicated operational presence — mainly for international worksites and complex projects. 360° strategic supply chain consulting through specific and non-standardized services.

  • Spare parts management — replacement parts and project materials.
  • SAP / ERP data entry — on client software, complete integration.
  • Materials expediting — supplier follow-up, deadline monitoring.
  • Outsourced warehouses — complete management on behalf of client.
  • Non-conformity management — tracking, root cause, corrective actions.
  • Reporting, KPIs and shared SLAs — integrated dashboards.
  • Dedicated specialized personnel — team recruitment and provision.

Active operating areas

Italy · Greece · Peru · Taiwan · USA

Sectors served

Specialists where logistics becomes critical.

01

Aerospace

EN 9120 · AS9120B certified. High-security shipments, document compliance, critical components.

02

Railway

Trainsets, spare parts, site & aftermarket logistics. Rolling stock across Europe, Asia and the Americas.

03

Mechanical Engineering

Plants, production lines, out-of-gauge components. Industrial project cargo.

04

Medical

Urgent shipments, refrigerated, fully tracked. Controlled and monitored cold chain.

05

Food & Beverage

Seasonal logistics, quality controls, HACCP compliance. Reefer and ambient.

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