Two networks begin collaboration: CTL cooperates with Arcese
New markets for partners, significantly improved connections to and from Italy, and shorter transit times: Cargo Trans Logistik AG is launching a strategic partnership with Arcese. This allows them to focus their internationalization strategy and generate competitive advantages for their partners. „International relations are always associated with country-specific challenges. By opening up the Italian market, we are supporting our partners in their relations with Southern Europe and are pleased to have found the perfect partner for this in Arcese“, says CEO Francesco De Lauso.
Looking forward to a successful collaboration (from left): Francesco De Lauso (CEO of CTL AG), Guido Söffker (CIO of CTL), Tobias Jüngling (Head of Network Development, CTL), Fabio Russo (Italy Road Freight LTL Director, Arcese), Abraham Garcia Martinez (CFO of CTL), Patrick Haust (Head of Finance & Controlling, CTL), Massimo Lavezzo (International Road Freight LTL Network Manager, Arcese), Davide Rogato (Agents & Partners Manager, Arcese) and Carsten Sydikus (Head of Business Development, CTL)
Groupage network throughout Italy
Special about the cooperation: Arcese has an extensive groupage network with more than 50 distribution partners throughout Italy. From now on, the over 180 CTL partners will be able to access this network. ‘With Arcese, we are not just gaining a network partner, but a partner network. During an intensive preparation and implementation period, we synchronized our networks in all areas, allowing us to mutually benefit from all the possibilities,’ says De Lauso.
Innovative market expansion and full transparency
Thanks to the Arcese network, CTL partners can offer their clients reliable and fast procurement and delivery transports with guaranteed time slots to and from Italy. The cooperation offers CTL and Arcese members a competitive, attractive market expansion and enables joint sales activities for cross-border tenders.
Arcese: Global player in logistics
Arcese Group is a logistics operator with 70 direct locations worldwide, more than 3,000 employees, a modern fleet and more than 450,000 sqm of warehouses. The Group provides highly integrated and customized services covering the entire supply chain: from road and intermodal transport, air&ocean freight forwarding to warehousing. Fabio Russo, Italy Road Freight LTL Director from Arcese Group, comments on the cooperation: “The partnership with CTL allows us to build a bilateral relationship between two European leaders in groupage distribution, aimed at providing the market with first-class pick-up and delivery solutions.”