What C. Steinweg Group does

C. Steinweg Group is a privately held, Netherlands-headquartered global logistics services provider founded in 1847, operating 135+ strategically located terminals, warehouses, and offices across 55+ countries with a workforce of 6,500+ employees. The company delivers end-to-end commodity logistics spanning warehousing, stevedoring, forwarding (road, rail, ocean, air), chartering, customs clearance, collateral management, and value-added services such as cleaning, crushing, screening, packing, and blending. Its commodity coverage is horizontal and broad, spanning base metals, steel, chemicals and plastics (including hazardous goods), bulk commodities, and soft commodities (cocoa, coffee, tea, tobacco, sugar, spices), with a recent extension into lithium and minor/rare earth metals aligned to energy transition supply chains.

The company operates a capital-intensive physical asset model augmented by Steinweg Online, a customer-facing digital portal enabling quote requests, office location, transport management, and real-time cargo visibility, supported by a SHEQ management system for dangerous goods and petrochemical handling. Technology is primarily operational infrastructure rather than software-defined, and no AI/ML capabilities, external APIs, or proprietary algorithmic platforms are described in available sources. The company holds ISO 22000 food-safety certification and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) customs status in multiple jurisdictions, including Malawi operations.

Revenue is generated through four primary streams: warehousing and storage (subscription/recurring model based on volume, duration, and commodity type); freight and forwarding (transaction-fee model via chartering and multimodal transport); value-added services (professional services for commodity processing); and customs clearance and shipping agency (professional services). Pricing is quote-based B2B with multi-year contracts typical for enterprise commodity traders, mining companies, oil and chemical majors, agricultural producers, and steel mills. Distribution is direct through company-owned facilities with no reseller or third-party intermediary model. The company is owned through an employee personnel foundation (personeelsstichting), aligning employee and corporate interests.

Name

C. Steinweg Group

Legal name

C. Steinweg – Handelsveem B.V.

Website

https://steinweg.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1847

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

C. Steinweg Group is a privately held, Netherlands-headquartered global commodity logistics provider founded in 1847, operating 135+ terminals across 55+ countries. It serves commodity traders, mining firms, oil and chemical majors, and agricultural producers with warehousing, forwarding, chartering, and customs services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals (424710)

SIC

Oil & Gas Field Services, Nec (1389)

akta.pro primary industry

Liquid Bulk Storage & Tank Farm Operators (Independent Storage) (TLAHABAM)

Keywords

• Commodity logistics services
• Freight forwarding
• Warehousing storage
• Customs clearance
• Multimodal transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Rotterdam

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehousing and Storage Services: Storage and handling fees for commodities at company-owned or operated facilities globally. Charges based on volume, duration, and commodity type.
2. Freight and Forwarding Services: Ocean freight, air freight, and multimodal transport services. Revenue from chartering vessels and managing logistics chains.
3. Value-Added Services: Cleaning, crushing, screening, packing, blending, and collateral management services for various commodities.
4. Customs Clearance and Agency Services: Customs brokerage, documentation handling, and shipping agency services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

C. Steinweg Group is a global commodity logistics services provider operating 135+ terminals across 55+ countries. Its core offering is the integrated storage, handling, forwarding, chartering, customs clearance, and value-added processing of physical commodities — including metals, agricultural soft commodities, chemicals, bulk goods, and project cargo — delivered through company-owned infrastructure and a digital customer portal.

Product overview

C. Steinweg Group operates as a global logistics and warehousing services provider rather than a software product company. Its offering is a portfolio of commodity-focused logistics services delivered through a global network of 135+ terminals in 55+ countries. The core service suite includes warehousing, forwarding, chartering, customs clearance, ocean freight, stevedoring, collateral management, freight services, and value-added services (packing, cleaning, screening, crushing, blending). These services are organized around specific commodity verticals including base metals, bulk commodities, cocoa, coffee, chemicals & plastics, ferro alloys, forest products, general cargo, groundnuts/treenuts, lithium, minor metals, paper & pulp, project cargo, soft commodities, spices/coconut, steel, sugar, tea, tobacco, and more. The primary digital interface is Steinweg Online, a customer-facing portal for quote requests, office location, and cargo visibility. Specialized service lines include dangerous goods transport in Sub-Saharan Africa and Nacala Corridor logistics connecting landlocked Southern African nations to international trade routes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Steinweg Online: Digital services platform providing online access to Steinweg's logistics services, mobile application, EDI and other digital services.

Products and services

• Warehousing Storage and handling services delivered across a global network of over 135 terminals and warehouses, covering bulk, breakbulk, and general cargo. Used by commodity traders, mining companies, agricultural producers, and chemical firms to stage and store physical commodities.
• Forwarding International and regional freight forwarding across road, rail, ocean, and air modes, coordinating cargo movement through Steinweg's global network. For commodity traders and industrial shippers requiring multi-modal coordination.
• Chartering Vessel chartering services for the transport of commodities via sea routes worldwide. Used by commodity traders requiring dedicated ocean freight capacity.
• Ocean Freight Sea freight services including container and breakbulk shipping agency services at ports worldwide. Serves global commodity shippers requiring liner and tramp ocean capacity.
• Freight Services Integrated freight services covering road, rail, and multimodal transport solutions for cargo movement. Provides door-to-door inland and international transport for commodity shippers.
• Customs Clearance Customs declaration and clearance services across multiple countries, supporting import, export, and transit documentation compliance. Backed by Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status.
• Stevedoring and Terminal Operations Cargo handling and stevedoring services at ports and terminals, including loading, unloading, and stacking operations. Delivered at company-owned terminals globally.
• Collateral Management Financial and physical collateral management services for commodities, securing stored goods and managing related documentation. Supports trade finance arrangements for commodity traders and banks.
• Value Added Services Supplementary commodity processing services including packing, cleaning, screening, crushing, and blending. Used to upgrade commodity specifications to buyer requirements at origin and transit points.
• Logistics Consultancy Advisory services for supply chain optimization, route planning, and operational efficiency across logistics networks. For enterprise customers designing or restructuring commodity supply chains.
• Steinweg Online Customer-facing digital portal enabling clients to request quotes, locate nearest offices, manage transport and warehousing logistics, and access real-time cargo visibility. Supports existing customer self-service operations.
• Dangerous Goods Transport in Sub-Saharan Africa Specialized road transport, warehousing, and handling of dangerous goods and hazardous petrochemicals in Sub-Saharan Africa, with SHEQ management system compliance. Serves oil majors and chemical companies operating in the region.
• Nacala Corridor Logistics Rail and road corridor logistics through Nacala Port connecting landlocked Southern African countries (Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe) to international maritime trade. Anchored on a deep natural harbour.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• European Union (EU)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 February 2026EU critical materials stockpiling initiative. C. Steinweg Group (Netherlands-headquartered) is being considered as one of the storage facility providers for EU critical materials strategic reserve, in response to China's export controls on critical minerals. This positions Steinweg as a key infrastructure partner for European strategic autonomy in raw materials supply chains.
• Mer UnioncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive agent relationship at La Réunion and Antananarivo offices. Mer Union operates shipping line service from Antwerp to La Réunion, Madagascar and Mayotte. This exclusive agency arrangement provides Steinweg with preferential access to maritime transport services for its forwarding and logistics operations.
• Pacorini Global Services (Italy)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFellow storage facility operator in Italy being considered alongside C. Steinweg for EU critical materials stockpiling plan storage roles.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vopak: Dutch-headquartered independent liquid bulk storage and tank farm operator with global terminal network. Directly comparable to Steinweg's chemical and petrochemical bulk storage operations, serving similar oil major and chemical industry customers with independent terminal infrastructure.
• Oiltanking: German-headquartered independent storage provider for petroleum, chemicals, and gases with global tank terminal network. Closest direct competitor to Steinweg in liquid bulk storage, serving oil majors and chemical companies with similar SHEQ-certified hazardous materials handling.
• GAC (Gulf Agency Company): Global logistics services company providing freight forwarding, shipping agency, and supply chain services with focus on energy, marine, and commodities. Comparable to Steinweg in combining forwarding, agency, and warehousing services for commodity trade customers.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and specialized industrial logistics. Comparable to Steinweg in serving commodity and industrial customers across emerging and developed markets.
• BDP International: US-headquartered global logistics company (now part of Maersk) specializing in chemical and commodity logistics with strong dangerous goods handling capabilities. Comparable to Steinweg in serving chemical manufacturers with SHEQ-compliant logistics services.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarding and contract logistics giant with extensive commodity logistics capabilities. Broader incumbent than Steinweg but competes directly in freight forwarding, customs clearance, and contract logistics for commodity customers.
• DHL Global Forwarding: German-headquartered global logistics leader with deep capabilities in freight forwarding, customs, and contract logistics. Larger incumbent competing with Steinweg for enterprise commodity traders and multinational industrial customers.
• A.P. Moller-Maersk: Danish integrated container logistics company offering ocean freight, inland transport, and contract logistics including commodity handling. Larger incumbent that competes with Steinweg in ocean freight forwarding and warehousing for soft commodities.
• CEVA Logistics: French-headquartered global third-party logistics provider (now owned by CMA CGM) with contract logistics and freight management capabilities. Larger incumbent competing in contract logistics and forwarding for commodity and industrial customers.

Regional players

• Imperial Logistics: South African-headquartered logistics provider (now part of DP World) with strong African footprint in freight forwarding, warehousing, and commodity logistics. Regional peer to Steinweg in Sub-Saharan African commodity logistics, particularly Southern Africa.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries39 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A1 record

Investments

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

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