Barcelona - Transitainer, S.A. (Barcelona, Head Office)

TRANSITAINER, S.A. was established in Barcelona in 1981, starting with freight forwarding and a focus on perishables. The company developed substantial expertise in handling and clearing perishable goods, particularly fresh fruit arriving in Europe from South America. Over time, Transitainer expanded its activities to become a ship’s agent for reefer vessels operating from Central America, predominantly serving fresh fruit consignments, and built a robust knowledge base around perishables.

In addition to its freight forwarding and shipping agency activities, Transitainer has engaged in chartering operations for various project cargoes, including transformers, road building machinery, and fishing boats, within Mediterranean ports and West Africa. The organization currently handles a fleet of River-Sea vessels ranging from 1300 to 2500 tons, supporting bulk and project cargo operations in the Mediterranean basin. The company has established extensive experience shipping fruits from major production areas in Spain and southern France to destinations in the Middle East, Far East, South America, West Africa, and North Africa.

About four years ago, Transitainer launched a weekly sea container service as an NVOCC between Spain and Algeria, accommodating reefer, general, and project cargo. To provide end-to-end service, the company obtained a Spanish Customs License enabling clearance of all types of goods for import, export, and transit.

Transitainer also offers Reefer Trucking Services between Spain and Northern Europe and operates cold storage facilities in several key locations, including Barcelona, Madrid, Valencia, Algeciras, and Vigo. The organization positions itself as a full-service logistics provider, offering integrated solutions for fruits and vegetables, other perishables, and broader logistics needs across customs, transport, storage, and value-added outsourcing.

NVOCC container services, customs solutions for perishables, and a network of European offices and branch operations underpin Transitainer’s capacity to manage complex supply chains from origin to destination. The company emphasizes specialized handling of perishable goods, including fruit, meat, and seafood, and provides a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding, port consignments, and advisory services for international trade.

Headquartered in Barcelona, Transitainer maintains activities across multiple Spanish ports and international collaborations to support import/export operations and project cargo needs. The organization highlights a broad service portfolio, including international forwarding, land transportation specialized for produce, customs agency services, warehousing, shipping agency functions, freight chartering, and third-party logistics outsourcing, underlining its commitment to delivering tailored logistics solutions for perishable and other time- and value-sensitive cargo.