Warsaw-based Alsendo expands into Western Europe with the acquisition of Italian shipping platform Spedire.com

Alsendo, a Polish technology platform supporting shipping process management, announces its acquisition of Italian shipping platforms Spedire.com and SpedirePRO for €5.5 million.

This acquisition marks Alsendo’s first in Western Europe and a strategic step toward building a pan-European technology leader in logistics and e-commerce – made possible by the strategic support of Abris Capital Partners, which has been the company’s majority shareholder since 2020.

“At Alsendo, our ambition is to become Europe’s leading delivery management and shipping platform. That’s why we are steadily building our position in the logistics technology market.

“With the experience gained in the competitive markets of Central and Eastern Europe, we are ready to scale our model in Western Europe. Entering the Italian market confirms the effectiveness of this strategy, and our partnership with Spedire is just the beginning of our pan-European journey,” says Magdalena Magnuszewska, CEO of Alsendo.

Warsaw-based Alsendo focuses on delivering comprehensive solutions for optimising delivery and post-sales processes for all business customer segments. The group encompasses several technology-based shipping services (Apaczka, Sendit, Zaslat, Ecolet, Siusk24, Cargobooking) and offers DMS (Delivery Management System) solutions for delivery management tailored to major e-commerce players, led by the Innoship platform.

Alsendo’s logistics offering includes solutions tailored to marketplace platforms, integration with over 80 e-commerce systems, a single API integration with multiple courier companies, international services under the Alsendo International brand, and Alsendo Business Pro – an SaaS platform supporting logistics, marketing, and customer service for e-commerce.

Rovereto-based Spedire.com and SpedirePRO are innovative logistics solutions created by Esite, which has been operating in the market for over 10 years and handles more than 400,000 shipments per year. The platforms collaborate with leading carriers such as UPS, FedEx, InPost, and Poste Italiane, offering a comprehensive range of services – from pick-up and delivery point operations to cash-on-delivery and triangulated shipments.

Esite – developed in partnership with Triboo S.p.a – is one of Italy’s leading e-commerce and digital services groups and brings not only local expertise to the group, but also a technological backbone.

“The Italian market is still in the early stages of APM development, but its scale and the large number of international e-retailers (e.g. in the fashion and beauty industries) create ideal conditions for the further expansion of our digital solutions, such as Innoship and BusinessPro, along with our cross-border services. Spedire fits perfectly into our development vision,” adds Magnuszewska.

The acquisition is aligned with Alsendo’s buy-and-build strategy, aimed at consolidating the fragmented shipping solutions market and expanding cross-border services in Europe. It strengthens Alsendo’s position as a dynamic Polish tech companies operating in the logistics sector.

According to Alsendo, the Italian parcel market – with an annual volume of about 1.1 billion, similar to Poland – remains highly fragmented, particularly in the shipping platform segment. It is dominated by local players, with Poste Italiane holding the leading market share, and the logistics infrastructure is still developing, also driven by InPost’s launch in Italy in November 2024.

The share of PUDO points and parcel lockers remains significantly lower than in CEE. Additionally, Italy shows a relatively high penetration of international shipments – around 13.5% – indicating solid demand for cross-border services, which are a core pillar of Alsendo’s technology-driven expansion.

“Joining Alsendo Group is a natural step in our evolution. In recent years, we’ve focused on technological innovation and broadening our range of services. Now, by becoming part of a larger group with international expertise, we’re in a stronger position to scale our business, strengthen our presence in the Italian market, and offer even greater value to our customers – especially business clients who rely on advanced, reliable shipping solutions,” adds Luca Lorenzini, CEO and founder of Spedire.com e SpedirePRO.

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