Our history:

Family, tradition and international vocation from Levante Almeriense

At Contino Transportes, we have been connecting the Levante Almeriense with the world for more than six decades. We are a family business, rooted in the tradition and effort of three generations that have made this business a symbol of trust and excellence.

Our name, Contino, has its origin in our family’s traditional nickname, “Los Contino”, a nickname that has identified us for centuries and that today represents dedication and service in transportation. It all began in 1959, when Juan Rodriguez, our grandfather, started the business with a single vehicle, collecting milk from local farms. Soon, that humble initiative grew: the first routes to Barcelona with transport vans marked the beginning of our mission to connect people and markets.

Over the years, the business continued to grow into new horizons. In 1967, we acquired our first large van, a DKW, and in 1974, we made the leap to larger trucks with a Pegaso Europa 170. In 1978, we added trailers to our fleet, expanding our operations. The second generation, led by Juan José Rodríguez, formalized the Contino Transportes brand, consolidating our place in the industry. The trucks found their first home in the port of Garrucha, and after several facilities around Garrucha, in 2004 we opened our current headquarters in La Jara, a reflection of our roots and growth in the region.

Today, the third generation of the Rodriguez family is at the helm, carrying on the legacy with passion and vision. Under their leadership, we have crossed borders: in 2015, we opened our headquarters in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, Germany, and in 2023, we inaugurated a new base in Mollet del Vallés, Barcelona. These expansions show our international vocation, but our heart remains in Levante Almeriense. Here, we employ more than 60 families in the area and have a turnover of more than 3 million euros, contributing to the economic and social development of our community.

At Contino Transportes, our success is measured in the trust of our customers and the positive impact we leave on our land. We are a family business with a global outlook, but always faithful to our roots in Garrucha, where it all began.