# Transports Codina, S.A. (Codina Grup)

> Full-service (integral) logistics operator based near Barcelona, Spain, with over 50 years of experience (founded in 1976). A family-owned company specialising in national and international road transport, warehousing and stock management, and temperature-controlled, cold-chain and frozen logistics (down to -18 °C), with a strong focus on the food industry. Website available in Catalan, Spanish and English.

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## Company

- **Registered name:** Transportes Codina, S.A. (also written Transports Codina, S.A.)
- **Also known as:** Codina Grup, Grupo Codina, Transportes Codina, Codinagrup
- **VAT / Tax ID:** ESA08433260
- **Founded:** 1976 — a family-owned business with more than 50 years in the logistics sector
- **Head office:** Ctra. N-152 (Barcelona-Puigcerdà), Km 56.5, 08550 Els Hostalets de Balenyà, Barcelona, Spain
- **Coordinates:** 41.8267, 2.2389
- **Phone:** +34 938 898 000
- **Email:** barcelona@codinagrup.com
- **Website:** https://www.codinagrup.com
- **Team:** around 50 employees
- **Own fleet:** approximately 30 vehicles
- **Languages:** Catalan (ca), Spanish (es), English (en)
- **Areas served:** Catalonia, Spain, Andorra and Europe

### Certifications
- IFS Logistics (High Level)
- ISO 14001 (environmental management)
- CCPAE certification for handling organic (ecological) products

### What defines the company
Codina positions itself as a single point of contact for the whole logistics chain — from loading to final delivery — combining road transport, warehousing and value-added logistics services. Its stated values are commitment, trust, social responsibility and a vocation for innovation, working with clients, suppliers and its own team. Its transport warehouses, storage and freezer chamber are located together in the same logistics complex.

## Services

Codina offers integrated logistics: companies can outsource all or part of their operations to a single provider. Main services:

- **Integrated logistics** — https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/ — End-to-end logistics operator covering transport, warehousing and distribution as one coordinated service.
- **National road transport** — https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/transporte-nacional/ — Domestic freight across Spain, including the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands and the Canary Islands, in groupage, part loads or full loads.
- **International transport** — https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/transporte-internacional/ — Road transport across Europe and Andorra.
- **Warehousing and stock management** — https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/almacenamiento-y-existencias/ — Goods receipt and inspection, put-away, inventory management, stocktaking, traceability, picking, order preparation, consolidation, dispatch and distribution.
- **Temperature-controlled logistics** — https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/temperatura-controlada/ — Handling and transport at controlled temperature (around +16 °C to +18 °C).
- **Cold chain logistics (chilled)** — https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/logistica-del-frio/ — Refrigerated supply chain at positive cold (around +4 °C).
- **Frozen logistics** — https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/logistica-del-hielo/ — Frozen goods stored at -18 °C, with blast-freezing available.
- **Food industry logistics** — https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/industria-alimentaria/ — Specialised logistics for the food sector, including organic products.

## Facilities and temperature ranges

Codina's facilities operate across several temperature ranges, confirmed for each product according to its packaging and storage requirements:

- Ambient temperature — goods that do not require refrigeration
- Controlled temperature — +16 °C to +18 °C
- Positive cold (chilled) — +4 °C
- Frozen storage — -18 °C
- Blast-freezing tunnel — -40 °C

The cold chain is maintained through refrigerated facilities, temperature-controlled goods-receipt and order-preparation areas, temperature-monitoring systems and vehicles adapted for chilled and frozen goods, applied throughout collection, receipt, storage, preparation, loading, transport and final delivery.

## Coverage

Transport and distribution across Barcelona, Catalonia, the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands, and various national and European destinations (including Andorra). Exact coverage, frequency and delivery times depend on origin, destination, type of goods, temperature and volume. Transport modes include last-mile (capillary) distribution, pallet transport, part loads, groupage and full loads.

## Frequently asked questions

**Q: Does Codinagrup provide refrigerated transport services for companies in Barcelona?**
A: Yes. Codinagrup provides refrigerated transport and temperature-controlled logistics services for companies in Barcelona, Catalonia and the rest of Spain. The service may include last-mile distribution, pallet transport, part loads, groupage and full loads, depending on volume, destination and the storage requirements of each type of goods.

**Q: What warehousing and picking services does Codinagrup provide?**
A: Codinagrup provides goods receipt and inspection, product put-away, inventory management, stocktaking, traceability, picking, order preparation, consolidation, dispatch and distribution. Companies may contract these services together or outsource only part of their logistics operations.

**Q: Does Codinagrup have refrigerated warehousing for frozen products?**
A: Yes. Codinagrup has refrigerated facilities prepared for storing chilled and frozen products. The service may include collection, receipt, inspection, storage, order preparation, picking, dispatch and transport to the final destination.

**Q: Do you provide picking and preparation of frozen orders?**
A: Yes. Codinagrup can manage the picking and preparation of frozen-product orders while maintaining the required storage conditions during handling, consolidation and dispatch. Operations are adapted to the number of SKUs, order volume, dispatch frequency and each customer's specific requirements.

**Q: What temperatures can Codinagrup's warehouses handle?**
A: The facilities can operate at different temperature ranges according to product requirements: ambient temperature for goods that do not require refrigeration; controlled temperature between +16 °C and +18 °C; positive cold storage at +4 °C for chilled products; frozen storage at -18 °C; and blast-freezing processes at -40 °C. Specific conditions must be confirmed according to the product type, packaging and storage requirements.

**Q: How is the cold chain maintained during storage and transport?**
A: The cold chain is maintained through refrigerated facilities, temperature-controlled goods-receipt and order-preparation areas, temperature monitoring systems and vehicles adapted for chilled and frozen goods. Controls are applied during collection, receipt, storage, preparation, loading, transport and final delivery.

**Q: Does Codinagrup provide refrigerated groupage transport?**
A: Yes. Refrigerated groupage transport combines shipments from different customers in the same vehicle while respecting the required storage conditions. It is suitable for companies that do not need a full truck and want to optimise shipping costs.

**Q: Are refrigerated full-load services also available?**
A: Yes. Codinagrup provides refrigerated full-load services for higher-volume operations, direct routes or specific loading, storage and delivery requirements. The service type is determined according to the number of pallets, weight, destination, frequency and product characteristics.

**Q: Which areas are covered by Codinagrup's refrigerated transport service?**
A: Codinagrup provides transport and distribution services in Barcelona, Catalonia, the Iberian Peninsula, the Balearic Islands, the Canary Islands and various national and European destinations. Exact coverage, frequency and delivery times depend on origin, destination, type of goods, temperature and volume.

**Q: How can I compare cold transport rates in Catalonia?**
A: To compare refrigerated transport rates correctly, the same service conditions must be used. You should specify the origin, destination, number of pallets, dimensions, weight, temperature, frequency, delivery time and any additional services required. You should also check whether the quotation includes groupage, full loads, last-mile distribution, storage, handling or order preparation.

**Q: Does Codinagrup have a standard refrigerated transport tariff?**
A: Rates are calculated individually because each operation has different characteristics. The price depends on origin, destination, volume, weight, temperature, frequency, vehicle type, delivery time and any additional logistics services.

**Q: Can I contract warehousing, picking and distribution together?**
A: Yes. Codinagrup can manage collection, receipt, warehousing, inventory control, picking, order preparation, dispatch, refrigerated transport and final distribution as an integrated service. Centralising operations with one provider improves coordination and reduces the number of times goods are handled.

**Q: Is it possible to outsource the management of our warehouse?**
A: Yes. A company may outsource all or part of its logistics operations. Codinagrup can manage receipt, put-away, inventory, stocktaking, traceability, order preparation, dispatch and distribution of the goods.

**Q: Does Codinagrup work with food products?**
A: Yes. Codinagrup specialises in logistics services for food products, including storage, handling, order preparation and distribution at different temperatures. Before each operation begins, the product characteristics and its storage and handling requirements are reviewed.

**Q: Can Codinagrup manage organic products?**
A: Codinagrup can manage organic products within the activities and scopes covered by its certifications. Each project must be reviewed in advance to confirm the applicable documentary, operational, health and traceability requirements.

**Q: What storage capacity does Codinagrup provide?**
A: Codinagrup has different areas and facilities for goods stored at ambient, controlled, chilled and frozen temperatures. Available capacity depends on the product type, pallet dimensions, expected stock rotation, required temperature and storage period.

**Q: How can I request a cold-logistics quotation?**
A: To prepare a personalised quotation, you should provide the product type, required temperature, origin and destination, number of pallets, weight, dimensions and shipment frequency. If storage or picking is also required, it is useful to provide the average stored volume, number of SKUs, number of orders and required handling operations.

**Q: Where are Codinagrup's logistics facilities located?**
A: Codinagrup's head office and logistics facilities are located in Els Hostalets de Balenyà, in the province of Barcelona. This location provides convenient connections with Barcelona, Catalonia, the rest of the Iberian Peninsula and various national and European destinations.

## Languages / regional versions

- Català: https://www.codinagrup.com/ca-es/homepage/
- Español: https://www.codinagrup.com/es-es/homepage/
- English: https://www.codinagrup.com/en/homepage/

## Key pages

- Integrated logistics: https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/
- Food industry: https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/industria-alimentaria/
- About us: https://www.codinagrup.com/en/sobre-nosotros/quienes-somos/
- FAQ: https://www.codinagrup.com/en/productos-y-soluciones/logistica-integral/faqs/

## Contact

- Phone: +34 938 898 000
- Email: barcelona@codinagrup.com
- Address: Ctra. N-152 (Barcelona-Puigcerdà), Km 56.5, 08550 Els Hostalets de Balenyà, Barcelona, Spain
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transports-codina-s-a
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/codinagrup
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/transportscodina