In today’s global trade environment, logistics is no longer just an operational function—it has become a key driver of business competitiveness. Delivery speed, operational resilience, and the ability to adapt to complex global dynamics are what distinguish a strong, efficient supply chain from a vulnerable one.
Within this context, Sogedim has developed its Overseas Division, designed to provide companies with fully integrated and end-to-end transport solutions, with a strong focus on trade lanes between China and Italy.
The objective is clear: to support SMEs and multinational companies with reliable, fast, and tailored logistics services, simplifying an increasingly complex industry.
Sogedim’s Overseas division stands out for its ability to integrate deep expertise, strong global partnerships, and a highly coordinated international network, all strategically managed from its Italian headquarters.
A versatile logistics partner for imports from China
Companies importing from China face a wide range of logistical challenges. For this reason, Sogedim has developed specialized services across different transport modes, enabling businesses to choose the solution that best fits their supply chain strategy.
LION SERVICE: reliable ocean freight for structured imports
For companies managing high volumes and structured logistics planning, ocean freight remains the most cost-effective solution. Lion Service is Sogedim’s sea freight consolidation service dedicated to imports from China to Italy. It’s designed to ensure:
- regular departures from major Chinese ports;
- high operational reliability;
- optimized logistics costs for continuous import flows.
With scheduled sailings and arrivals at key Italian gateways, Lion Service allows companies to plan their supply chains with precision, integrating transportation with customs clearance and domestic distribution. For many Italian businesses, it represents the ideal solution to reduce cost per unit while maintaining high service reliability.
PHOENIX SERVICE: air freight speed for agile supply chains
When time becomes the priority, air freight is the optimal choice. Phoenix Service is Sogedim’s air freight solution connecting major Asian hubs with Italy, ensuring fast and efficient transit times. It’s particularly suited for:
- urgent restocking needs;
- production components;
- product launches and seasonal peaks;
- high-value goods.
The service includes regular air consolidations and optimized routing, delivering extremely fast transit times while maintaining full operational control and reliability. For manufacturing and distribution companies, Phoenix Service is a key tool to ensure a flexible and responsive supply chain.
DRAGON SERVICE: rail freight balancing speed and cost
With Premium Dragon Service, Sogedim offers a direct, secure, and sustainable rail connection between China and Europe. This solution is designed to combine competitive transit times with lower costs compared to air freight—while being significantly faster than traditional shipping alternatives. Since its launch in 2020, Dragon Service has proven highly effective for European import-export businesses, thanks to:
- efficient integration of rail and road transport;
- optimized transit times;
- reduced exposure to geopolitical disruptions affecting maritime routes.
The service connects major Chinese logistics hubs such as Wuhan and Xi’an with the European terminal of Malaszewicze, before continuing to Italy with final delivery at the Mesero hub. With GPS container tracking and seamless integration with last-mile distribution, Dragon Service is an ideal solution for companies looking to balance speed and logistics costs.
Una divisione Overseas costruita per supportare le imprese
Dietro questi servizi c’è un team strutturato di figure commerciali, inside sales ed executive coordinati dalla direzione Overseas. La vista è comune: individuare soluzioni che migliorino l’efficienza dei processi logistici, sollevare le aziende dalla complessità operativa delle spedizioni internazionali e offrire servizi strutturati mantenendo flessibilità e attenzione al cliente.
È proprio questa combinazione che permette a Sogedim di gestire supply chain complesse, sia tramite container completi (FCL) che carichi parziali/groupage (LCL) a livello globale.
An overseas division built to support business growth
Behind these services is a structured team of sales professionals, inside sales specialists, and logistics executives, all coordinated by Sogedim’s Overseas management. Their shared goal is to:
- improve logistics efficiency;
- reduce operational complexity for international shipping;
- deliver structured yet flexible solutions tailored to each client.
This approach allows Sogedim to manage complex global supply chains, handling both Full Container Load (FCL) and Less than Container Load (LCL) shipments worldwide.
Looking ahead: expanding to the U.S. market
While imports from China remain a core strength of the Overseas Division, Sogedim is expanding its global vision to support Italian companies in reaching new markets, including the United States.
This strategy has led to the launch of Eagle Service, a new ocean freight consolidation service dedicated to exports from Italy to the U.S., with direct connections between the Port of Genoa and New York.
The official launch will take place soon and represents another step in Sogedim’s mission: to provide Italian businesses with a logistics partner capable of supporting both import operations and international market expansion.
Your strategic logistics partner
In an increasingly complex global environment, having a multi-specialist logistics partner capable of designing the most efficient solution is a true competitive advantage. This is the philosophy driving Sogedim’s Overseas Division—continuously evolving to support companies operating in global markets with reliable, flexible, and fully integrated logistics solutions.