What Riege Software does

Riege Software International GmbH is a privately held German software company founded in 1987 (per company-history sources; firmographic data cites 1985) and headquartered in Meerbusch, Germany. The firm builds Scope, a cloud-based Transport Management System (TMS) for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and import/export operators. Scope is delivered exclusively as multi-tenant SaaS hosted on a Microsoft Azure hybrid cloud with data centers in Germany, carries ISO 27001 certification (TÜV), and is structured around three product lines: an Air Freight module, an Ocean Freight module, and country-specific Customs modules for Germany (ATLAS), Switzerland, the Netherlands (AGS), and the United States. Adjacent capabilities include the Scope Community network connecting "thousands of logistics specialists," Airline Messaging Premium covering 200+ airlines, and integrations with port platforms (Portbase, Dakosy) and accounting systems (Unit4 Multiverse, Exact Globe).

Riege operates a direct enterprise field-sales motion with regional teams in DACH, Netherlands, the United States (led by a dedicated VP USA), and Mexico (Spanish-language site). All customers are sold on a transparent, monthly, pay-per-use subscription with modular pricing (air, ocean, customs) and no upfront capital outlay; case studies cite implementations completing in as little as four weeks for mid-sized forwarders. The customer base is predominantly mid-market freight forwarders and customs brokers, with select enterprise references including DB Schenker and Speedmark Transportation; the company has explicitly positioned Scope as a pricing-stable alternative to CargoWise. Leadership remains in the Riege family: Christian Riege (Managing Director and SVP Software Development) and Dr. Tobias Riege (Managing Director) run the parent entity, with Johannes Riege as founder and chairman and Benjamin Riege overseeing content/marketing. No external private equity or venture capital is evidenced in the data.

Recent strategic activity is measured rather than aggressive: the company ships annual Scope major releases, deepened its Portbase and Dakosy integrations in 2022, launched Airline Messaging Premium in mid-2025, released Scope 26.0 in 2026, and in April 2026 took a majority stake in its Dutch subsidiary while appointing a new Benelux Managing Director. Revenue, ARR, headcount trends, and external funding are not disclosed; the firm has 101–250 employees per the firmographic record and operates without evidence of acquisitive growth, pivots, or platform consolidation moves.

Name

Riege Software

Legal name

Riege Software International GmbH

Website

https://riege.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Riege Software is a privately held German SaaS company that provides Scope, a cloud-based Transport Management System for freight forwarders and customs brokers. It serves mid-market and enterprise logistics operators across Europe, the United States, and Mexico with air, ocean, and customs modules.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Software

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Brokerage/3PL TMS (Freight Brokerage Operations) (TLAEAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage Workflow & Case Management Software (TLAEAOAH), Customs Declaration & Filing (Import/Export Entry) Platforms (TLAEAOAA), Air Cargo TMS (TLAEAAAF), Ocean/Container TMS (TLAEAAAE)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding software
• Transport management system
• Customs software
• Air freight forwarding
• Ocean freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Meerbusch

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Subscription (Scope): Scope is provided exclusively as cloud-based Software as a Service. Customers pay transparent monthly usage fees based on modules and users needed. No upfront hardware investment required. Scaling up or down is flexible without long-term commitment penalties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Riege Software develops and sells Scope, a cloud-based Transport Management System (TMS) for freight forwarders, customs brokers, and import/export companies. The platform unifies air freight, ocean freight, and customs clearance modules (covering Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, and the USA) into a single SaaS product, delivered exclusively in the cloud with monthly usage-based subscription fees. Scope includes real-time shipment tracking, direct customs authority connectivity, airline messaging for 200+ airlines, CO2 emissions calculation, and a global Scope Community network.

Product overview

Riege Software offers Scope, a cloud-based Transport Management System (TMS) designed for freight forwarders and customs brokers. The product portfolio consists of a unified platform (Scope) with modular components: the core freight forwarding software with Air Freight and Ocean Freight modules, plus a separate Customs Software module available for four countries (Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, USA). The Scope platform also includes the Airline Messaging Premium feature, EDI integration capabilities, and connects users through the Scope Community network. Scope is provided exclusively as SaaS in the cloud with transparent pricing based on actual usage.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scope: The cloud-based logistics software TMS (Transport Management System) for air freight, ocean freight, and customs, developed by Riege Software.

Products and services

• Scope (Cloud TMS) Cloud-based Transport Management System (TMS) for freight forwarders and customs brokers, integrating air freight, ocean freight, and customs modules with real-time tracking, third-party integrations, and global connectivity through the Scope Community. Delivered exclusively as Software-as-a-Service with monthly usage-based subscription fees per module and per user.
• Scope Customs Software - Germany
• Scope Customs Software - Switzerland Customs clearance module for Switzerland with automated declaration processing and compliance with Swiss customs regulations, exchanging data with Swiss customs authorities from within Scope.
• Scope Customs Software - Netherlands Customs clearance module for the Netherlands (AGS) with e-commerce CSV import capabilities and integration with Portbase Cargo Controller for Dutch port operations.
• Scope Customs Software - United States Customs clearance module for the United States enabling electronic filing with US customs authorities directly from the Scope shipment workflow.
• Airline Messaging Premium Air freight capability for Scope that automatically provides event data for over 200 airlines and auto-subscribes to status events as soon as an IATA AWB number is entered, available to freight forwarders regardless of IATA membership status.

Quantifiable outcome

• Implementation can be completed in 4 weeks for mid-sized forwarders with full go-live
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• PortbasecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Portbase Cargo Controller for Dutch port operations. Scope supports various webhook event types including IMPORT_DECLARATION_SUBMITTED, DISCHARGED, RELEASED, BLOCK, SCAN, and customs warehouse events. Critical integration for Rotterdam/Amsterdam port operations.
• DakosycoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Dakosy IMP (Information Exchange Platform) for maritime logistics. Extended status code configuration with email notification capabilities for designated persons. Enables communication with Dakosy Partner Profile system.
• Unit4 (Multiverse)coreTechnology or IntegrationFinancial software integration with Unit4 Multiverse for accounting synchronization. Enables seamless data flow between Scope operational system and financial software, eliminating manual double data entry for accounts payable/receivable.
• Exact GlobecoreTechnology or IntegrationIntegration with Exact Globe accounting system for customers migrating from legacy systems. Enables automatic synchronization of debtors, creditors, sales invoices, and purchase invoices between Scope and accounting platform.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• WiseTech Global (CargoWise): Developer of CargoWise, the dominant global freight forwarding and logistics TMS. Direct head-to-head competitor in air, ocean, and customs software for forwarders, and the incumbent Riege explicitly positions against on pricing.
• MIC Customs Solutions: Specialist customs and trade compliance software with strong presence in Europe. Closely comparable to Riege's customs module across Germany, Switzerland, Austria, and other EU jurisdictions.
• GoFreight: Cloud-based freight forwarding ERP/TMS for ocean, air, and customs operations. Targets similar mid-market forwarder segment as Riege with a SaaS, modular delivery model.
• Softlink International: Logistics and freight forwarding software provider (Logi-Sys, eCustoms) covering air, ocean, and customs. Direct competitor to Riege in the mid-market forwarder space, with strong APAC and EMEA presence.
• Magaya Software: Cloud-based freight forwarding, warehousing, and customs software for small and mid-sized forwarders. Direct overlap with Scope in air/ocean forwarding and customs workflows, particularly in the Americas.
• Descartes Systems Group: Provides a broad logistics technology suite including TMS, customs, and forwarding solutions (e.g., Kontainers, Visual Compliance). Competes with Riege in freight forwarding and customs software, particularly in North America and Europe.
• AEB (SEEBURGER): Provider of customs, trade compliance, and logistics software widely used in European forwarding. Direct overlap with Riege's customs module and forwarding workflows in DACH and broader EU.

Emerging players

• Kuebix: TMS platform with a freight forwarding/community module. Overlaps with Riege on multi-modal TMS for SMB/mid-market shippers and forwarders, though more US-centric in customer base.
• Aljex Software: Cloud-based transportation management and freight forwarding platform serving SMB and mid-market forwarders/brokers in North America. Comparable niche positioning to Riege but more limited geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA): Large enterprise supply chain and logistics software suite including transportation management. While primarily serving shippers and 3PLs at the high end, Blue Yonder is a broader incumbent that competes for the same enterprise TMS wallet share as Scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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

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