Piraeus - George Charalambidis Lymberpa SA (Piraeus Port Operations)
GC Lymberpa SA, Hellenic International Forwarders & General Enterprises Co., stands as one of Greece’s oldest and most established transport and freight forwarding entities. Originating from activities dating back to 1859, the company has evolved alongside Greece’s logistic landscape, expanding from maritime transport into road freight and air freight as transportation technologies advanced. Today, GC Lymberpa SA is recognized as the first and oldest IATA agent in Greece and is consistently cited among the top IATA export agents in the country. The firm highlights its long-standing relationships with major shipping lines and airlines, corroborating its ability to secure reliable capacity for both import and export movements.
The organization operates with privately owned facilities, including office space and warehousing located in close proximity to Athens International Airport, and a dedicated container depot. Its fleet comprises owned trucks and a network of haulers, enabling comprehensive forwarding, warehousing, packing, labeling, and distribution services. The logistics footprint is complemented by in-house customs brokerage operations in strategic Greek hubs such as Athens, Piraeus, and Thessaloniki, supporting efficient clearance and cross-border movements.
GC Lymberpa SA emphasizes four core service areas. First, air freight import to Greece from worldwide origins, offering value-added options such as DDU and DDP terms, temporary storage, and specialized handling for exhibitions, high-value shipments, and time-sensitive consignments. Second, air freight export from Greece to global markets, with capabilities spanning CIF and DDP/DDU terms, EXW and FOB configurations, repacking, and handling for dangerous goods, AOG (aircraft on ground), and transshipments. Third, sea freight export from Greece, including routes to the Balkans via Thessaloniki, targeting global destinations. Fourth, integrated logistics, warehousing, and distribution programs leveraging privately owned facilities and a fleet of vehicles to deliver to Greece’s mainland and islands, as well as Balkan countries, supported by daily distribution cycles.
Beyond core transport and warehousing, the company highlights its strength in custom brokerage and its ability to tailor solutions to customers of varying sizes, from mid-sized forwarders to direct shippers. The organization has been recognized by ICAP Group for financial strength, reinforcing its credibility and access to high-profile business networks. While the operational emphasis is on Greece and neighboring regions, GC Lymberpa SA positions itself as a one-stop shop for end-to-end international logistics needs, including pick-up from customers’ premises, packing, labeling, and door-to-door services through a coordinated network.
For further information about projects, capabilities, and organizational history, GC Lymberpa SA maintains a detailed profile and references on its website and through partner networks. The company’s ethos centers on “loving what we do” and maintaining a human-centered approach to ensure consistent performance and value-added service for shipments of all sizes. The firm continues to invest in its own facilities and in skilled personnel to meet dynamic logistics requirements, including specialized areas such as exhibition shipments, DG handling, and cross-border distribution in the Balkans region.
In sum, GC Lymberpa SA represents a historically grounded, regionally focused, and capability-rich freight forwarder with a strong emphasis on air freight, sea freight, warehousing, and trucking services, supported by in-house customs brokerage and a robust network across Greece and the wider Southeastern Europe area.
