Madrid - Cotransa SA (Consignaciones Transitos y transportes Internacionales) (Madrid, Head Office)
COTRANSA was founded in 1972 and operates as a global freight forwarder with multiple branches across Spain, including Madrid (head office), Barcelona, Valencia, Bilbao, and Alicante. The company emphasizes a growth-oriented approach and focuses on delivering high-quality service to meet client needs. Its structure supports a broad range of logistics activities through specialized departments, notably in customs, warehousing, and project cargo, enabling tailored and efficient solutions for various cargo profiles.
Air freight is a core service, with COTRANSA positioned to offer import and export airfreight through its presence at Madrid Cargo Terminal. The organization coordinates shipments to provide door-to-door delivery and real-time tracking, leveraging its network of offices to ensure responsiveness for clients and agents alike.
In sea freight, COTRANSA provides both FCL and LCL import and export services. The company highlights its ability to negotiate favorable rates and coordinate with multiple shipping lines to deliver economical and reliable ocean freight solutions. The program includes performance metrics such as large export and import volumes, reflecting established relationships with carriers and a capacity-driven approach to pricing.
The project cargo department is a notable feature of the firm, offering non-conventional transport solutions for industrial projects and special shipments. Capabilities include full turnkey project logistics, handling of fragile or high-weight cargo, and access to specialized vessels and equipment. The XTRADE operations indicate a focus on development projects and complex supply chains that may require route studies, permissions, and specialized insurance.
Customs services are a key area, with a dedicated department bringing more than four decades of experience. COTRANSA is an Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) since 2010, reflecting a commitment to security and compliance in international trade. The range of customs offerings covers import and export clearance, temporary import/export, ATA books, bonded warehouses, inward processing relief (IPR), and outward processing relief (OPR).
Logistics and distribution capabilities further enhance the company’s portfolio, including warehousing at the Madrid Air Cargo Terminal and distribution services such as order preparation and inbound/outbound logistics within Spain. The integrated approach to warehousing and distribution supports customers seeking end-to-end supply chain solutions.
COTRANSA has aligned itself with international networks for broader coverage, including presence in Spain, Mexico, and Cuba, and participation in global network groups. The company maintains real-time shipment tracking to support visibility and proactive management of shipments across maritime and air modes, with notifications for changes in imports and exports. This combination of in-house capabilities and global connectivity positions COTRANSA as a versatile partner for clients with diverse logistics requirements.
Overall, COTRANSA’s Madrid head office anchors a multi-modal logistics platform, drawing on long-standing experience, a broad service portfolio, and a formalized compliance framework to address import/export, project cargo, and distribution needs for customers in Spain and beyond.
