Athens - George Charalambidis Lymberpa SA (Athens Airport Operations)
GC Lymberpa SA, operating as George Charalambidis Lymberpa S.A. (Athens Airport Operations), is one of Greece’s oldest and most established freight forwarders. Tracing its roots to 1859, the company has a long history of expanding into air, sea and ground transportation, adapting over time to the evolving needs of international logistics. As the successor of Giovani Sofianopoulos Hellas, GC Lymberpa SA has grown through the years to become a key player in the Greek forwarding landscape, maintaining strong relationships with major carriers and a reputation for reliability and professional service.
The organization emphasizes its enduring leadership in air freight wholesaling, with a notable presence as the oldest IATA agent in Greece. The company is positioned among the top export forwarders in the country and has developed capabilities to support a broad spectrum of air cargo requirements. Its operations are supported by privately owned facilities, including offices close to Athens International Airport, warehouses within reach of the airport, and a private truck fleet. This infrastructure enables end-to-end handling, from pickup and packing to labeling and distribution, providing tailored solutions for individual shipments as well as for mid-sized forwarders seeking scalable air cargo support.
GC Lymberpa SA highlights a comprehensive service portfolio that covers import and export air freight, complemented by sea freight exports from Greece to global destinations, including the Balkan region. The firm notes its ability to manage shipments via Thessaloniki port, with a focus on efficient cross-border flows to the world market. Beyond transportation, the company offers integrated logistics, warehousing and distribution services. Privately owned warehouses and a dedicated fleet enable daily deliveries across Greece’s mainland and island network, with capabilities extending to neighboring Balkan markets such as Bulgaria, Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro and the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia.
In addition to core freight operations, GC Lymberpa SA maintains dedicated customs brokerage departments across major Greek cities, including Athens, Piraeus and Thessaloniki. This in-house capability supports import and export clearance, compliance checks, and efficient handlings of regulatory requirements. The combination of air and sea freight strengths with warehousing, trucking and customs services positions the company as a practical one-stop solution for a range of logistics needs, from short-term storage and handling to complex, multi-location distribution programs.
The company communicates a client-focused approach grounded in practical experience, a hands-on management style, and a commitment to tailored solutions. With a privately owned truck fleet, vans and a network of external haulers, GC Lymberpa SA emphasizes responsiveness and operational flexibility, aiming to meet specific customer demands while maintaining high standards of reliability. The organization also notes external accreditation, highlighting ICAP’s recognition of Greece’s strongest companies as part of its creditworthiness profile, which underscores its reputation within the Greek corporate community.
As a forwarder with deep historical roots and broad logistics capabilities, GC Lymberpa SA continues to pursue growth through continued emphasis on air freight excellence, reliable sea freight pathways, and integrated warehousing and distribution. The company invites partners and clients to engage with its diverse services and to explore customized logistics solutions that align with evolving global supply chain requirements. More information about projects and services is available through the company’s online presence and its operational footprint in Athens and across Greece and the Balkans.
