Ancla Logistik

What Ancla Logistik does

Ancla Logistik GmbH is a privately held German logistics company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Wetzlar, with 501–1,000 employees and operations conducted primarily through its subsidiary brand Quivo. Quivo provides end-to-end e-commerce fulfillment — warehousing, automated pick-and-pack, same-day shipping, returns management with ABC classification, and B2B/multichannel distribution — for over 1,450 online retailers across the DACH region and (via partnership) the Gulf.

The company's core technology is the Quivo Connector, an in-house developed, cloud-based fulfillment management platform that synchronizes 40+ shop systems (Shopify, Amazon FBM, WooCommerce, TikTok Shop, Magento, Shopware, Otto, Kaufland, etc.) and 14+ shipping carriers (DHL, FedEx, UPS, GLS, DPD, Royal Mail, etc.) with its warehouse operations. The platform exposes a public API with Python SDK and a web-based dashboard for inventory management, order routing, and shipment tracking. The company has built industry-specific fulfillment playbooks for beauty, supplements, fashion, jewelry, electronics, and luxury goods.

Revenue is generated through three streams: per-order fulfillment fees (transaction-based), recurring software subscriptions for the Connector platform, and B2B/multichannel volume-based pricing. The go-to-market is hybrid — self-serve PLG for SMBs via the Connector, plus direct enterprise sales for larger brands. Distribution is anchored by a strategic equity partnership with Gulf Warehousing Company (Qatar), which took a 16.15% stake for €8.2 million in August 2025 (implied valuation ~€50.77 million) and provides warehouse and last-mile infrastructure across Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia.

Name

Ancla Logistik

Legal name

ANCLA Logistik GmbH

Website

https://ancla.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Ancla Logistik GmbH is a German e-commerce fulfillment company operating the Quivo brand, providing warehousing, pick-and-pack, shipping, and returns management to 1,450+ online retailers via its proprietary Connector software platform integrated with 40+ shop systems and 14+ carriers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

E-commerce Fulfillment & Logistics Services

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (492210), Local Messengers and Local Delivery (4922)

akta.pro primary industry

PUDO Network Aggregators & API Platforms (Multi-Carrier Enablement) (TLAAAMAI)

Keywords

• E-commerce fulfillment services
• Warehouse logistics management
• Order fulfillment automation
• Multi-carrier shipping integration
• Returns management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Wetzlar

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Fulfillment Services: Core fulfillment service including warehousing, pick-and-pack, and shipping. Revenue generated through per-order processing fees, storage fees, and shipping costs passed through to customers.
2. Software Subscriptions (Connector): Software-as-a-service subscription for the Connector platform providing inventory management, order automation, and logistics dashboard access.
3. B2B Fulfillment: Specialized fulfillment services for multichannel brands, marketplaces, and wholesalers with volume-based pricing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ancla Logistik, through its Quivo brand, provides end-to-end e-commerce fulfillment services including warehousing, pick-and-pack, packaging, same-day shipping, returns management, and B2B/multichannel fulfillment. Services are powered by the proprietary Quivo Connector software, which connects 40+ shop systems and 14+ shipping carriers to enable real-time order routing and inventory synchronization for online shops of all sizes in DACH and Gulf regions.

Product overview

Ancla Logistik operates primarily through its Quivo brand, a scalable e-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform. The Quivo platform provides end-to-end fulfillment services — warehousing, automated packaging, shipping, and returns management — for online shops of all sizes, including B2B, multichannel brands, and marketplace sellers. At its core is the Quivo Connector, an in-house developed fulfillment management software that synchronizes shop systems with warehouse operations for real-time order routing, inventory management, and automated shipment processing. The platform integrates with 40+ shop systems (Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon FBM, TikTok, Magento, Shopware, Otto, Kaufland, and others) and 14+ shipping carriers (DHL, Deutsche Post, DPD, FedEx, UPS, GLS, and others) to deliver a unified fulfillment-as-a-service solution. GWC (Gulf Warehousing Company), the largest logistics company in Qatar, partners with Quivo to provide fulfillment hubs in Qatar, the UAE, and Saudi Arabia, extending Quivo's footprint into the Gulf region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quivo: E-commerce fulfillment and logistics services platform for online shops, providing scalable fulfillment solutions including storage, packaging, shipping, and returns management across Germany, Austria, and international markets.

Products and services

• Quivo E-Commerce Fulfillment Platform Scalable e-commerce fulfillment and logistics platform providing end-to-end warehousing, automated packaging, same-day shipping, and ABC-classified returns management for online shops of all sizes in the DACH and Gulf regions.
• Quivo Connector Proprietary fulfillment management software (SaaS) that synchronizes online shops with Quivo's warehouse for instant order transmission, real-time inventory management via web app, automated order routing, and same-day shipment processing. Includes a public API for developer automations.
• B2B Fulfillment for Multichannel Brands Specialized fulfillment service for multichannel brands, marketplace sellers, and wholesalers requiring integrated inventory synchronization and bulk order processing across multiple sales channels.
• Transport Services Freight forwarding and transport services via truck (LKW), air freight, and sea freight to support inbound logistics, cross-border fulfillment, and international shipping requirements for online shops.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1450 companies worldwide ship with Quivo
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration28 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Gulf Warehousing Company (GWC) - Fulfillment PartnershipcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership combining Quivo's e-commerce fulfillment expertise with GWC's regional logistics infrastructure to form a powerful fulfillment network in the Gulf region. Quivo provides the technology platform and e-commerce know-how while GWC contributes logistics network, warehouses, and last-mile delivery expertise for markets including Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Huboo: UK-based e-commerce fulfillment provider serving SMB and mid-market merchants with technology-driven warehouse operations and multi-carrier shipping — directly comparable European tech-3PL.
• ShipBob: US-founded, now global tech-enabled e-commerce 3PL with proprietary WMS software, multi-carrier shipping and broad marketplace integrations. Closest comparable to Quivo on the 'software + physical fulfillment' model, differing mainly in geographic focus.
• Byrd: European e-commerce fulfillment network (now part of Maersk) operating fulfillment centers across Europe with API-driven integrations to major shop systems — directly comparable DACH/Europe tech-3PL competitor.
• ShipMonk: Tech-enabled e-commerce 3PL offering warehousing, pick-and-pack, and integrated shipping with proprietary software and multi-channel order management — same SMB/mid-market e-commerce merchant thesis as Quivo.
• iFulfill: European e-commerce fulfillment provider focused on DACH and surrounding markets with integrated shop-system connections — comparable regional competitor targeting similar SMB and mid-market online retailers.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics group with significant contract logistics and e-fulfillment operations in Europe post-Schenker acquisition. Large incumbent with overlapping DACH customer base.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers, with growing e-commerce fulfillment capabilities. A broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise customers Ancla/Quivo targets.
• Radial: Large North-American e-commerce fulfillment and omnichannel technology provider serving enterprise retailers. Comparable on the 'fulfillment + tech platform' positioning but at much larger scale and primarily US-focused.
• DHL Supply Chain / DHL eCommerce: Global logistics incumbent offering contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment at massive scale. Overlaps with Ancla/Quivo on fulfillment but operates a much broader portfolio and serves larger enterprise customers.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Global logistics integrator with end-to-end supply chain and e-commerce fulfillment offerings (including the acquired Byrd platform). Broad incumbent competing across European fulfillment.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A1 record

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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