Circle

Established in Genoa in 2012, Circle S.p.A. is the Innovative SME heading CIRCLE Group, specialized in the analysis and development of innovation and digitalization solutions for the port and intermodal logistics sectors and in international consultancy with a focus on the Green Deal and energy transition. Besides Circle, the Group comprises software houses Info.era, NEXT Freight and Cargo Start, purchased respectively at the end of 2017, in 2019 and 2022, as well as consulting companies Magellan Circle & Magellan Circle Italy. Synergies between each component within the Group have allowed it to expand the portfolio of solutions in the fields of IoT, optimization, Digital Twin, Big Data and Process Automation, and to strengthen its software products: Milos®, Sinfomar, Master SPED®, Master TRADE®, Star Tracking®, and Federative Services. With Magellan Circle and Magellan Circle Italy, Circle supports Public Entities and Companies, by identifying their positioning at a European level (Strategic Communication and Advocacy) and funding opportunities (EU Funding Accelerator), with a strong verticalization on Next Generation EU Recovery Fund. The purchase in 2022 of 51% of Cargo Start, specialized in the development of innovative technological products and services for air cargo, CIRCLE Group can strengthen its offer in a rapidly expanding and strategic segment for 2024 Connect 4 Agile Growth roadmap. Circle signed in 2023 an agreement for the acquisition of 20% of the share capital of ACCUDIRE, providing a Collaborative Digital Platform which helps various players of the global Supply Chain manage the document flows accompanying the shipments of goods, starting from the e-CMR. Circle also leads the network of enterprises Log@Sea, enhancing its evolved solutions for Gate Automation of ports and intermodal hubs. In Feb 2024 Circle set up the NewCo NEXT Customs, dedicated to digital services for customs optimization. Circle S.p.A. is listed on Euronext Growth Milan.