What Trans.eu Group does

Trans.eu Group S.A. is a Poland-headquartered (Wrocław) digital logistics platform operating Europe's largest road-freight exchange, founded in 2004. The platform connects carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers through a multi-module ecosystem — Trans for Carriers (TFC), Trans for Forwarders (TFF), and CargoON.eu for manufacturers — supported by an integrated mobile app and API layer. Verified-counterparty onboarding, AI-assisted route planning and rate negotiation, real-time load matching, telematics-based shipment visibility, and payment guarantee products (SafePay, QuickPay) span the freight lifecycle from matching through settlement. As of 2026 the platform reports 40,000+ verified companies, 125,000+ verified users, 342,000 daily load offers, and 47,000 daily transport offers across 24 European countries, with wholly-owned regional subsidiaries extending operations into Central, Eastern, Western, and Northern Europe, plus newer presence in Turkey and Kazakhstan.

Underlying technology combines a real-time marketplace engine with proprietary risk and matching layers: the SafeTransactions security system with multi-debtor tracking and continuous monitoring, the TransRisk payment-reliability indicator trained on platform payment history, AI-powered negotiation and route-planning assistants, an anomaly-detection layer for cargo-theft and fraud signals, and an integrated messenger with automatic translation for cross-border communication. The platform is ISO 27001 certified and compliant with the EU Digital Services Act and EU Data Act, and has partnered with TAPA EMEA to launch a security-certified carrier exchange.

The business model is predominantly subscription-based with monthly and annual contracts (carrier subscriptions starting at 125 EUR/month; private freight exchanges from 675 PLN/month; enterprise CargoON and Trans for Forwarders on annual contracts via custom pricing). A hybrid go-to-market combines self-serve online registration and product-led growth (mobile app, free limited access) with a direct enterprise sales motion for CargoON and large forwarder accounts. Distribution is reinforced by twelve regional subsidiaries, country-localized social media, association partnerships, and TMS integrations (e.g., SLS Transport, Golia360). No public revenue, funding, or valuation disclosures are available; the company remains privately held as a Polish joint-stock company with documented ESOP programs and Series E share subscription agreements but no identified institutional venture or private equity backers.

Name

Trans.eu Group

Legal name

Trans.eu Group S.A.

Website

https://trans.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Trans.eu Group operates a European digital freight exchange connecting 40,000+ verified carriers, forwarders, and shippers across 24 countries, with AI-assisted matching, route planning, payment guarantees, and a TMS platform for manufacturers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Digital Freight Exchange / Road Transport Marketplace

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Digital Freight Brokerage / Freight Marketplace Platforms (TLADAMAO)

Keywords

• Digital freight exchange
• Road transport marketplace
• Logistics platform software
• Carrier forwarder network
• Transport management platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Wroclaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Platform Subscription: Monthly subscription fees for access to the freight exchange platform, with different pricing tiers for carriers, forwarders, and shippers. Subscriptions start from 125 EUR per month for carriers with access to the vehicle and load exchange.
2. Private Freight Exchange: Private/custom freight exchange for forwarders and shippers requiring dedicated capacity, starting from 675 PLN net monthly.
3. CargoON Platform: Dedicated logistics platform subscription for manufacturers and shippers (CargoON.eu) to manage their transport operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Trans.eu Group operates a digital freight exchange platform that connects road transport carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers/manufacturers across 24 European countries. The platform enables load matching, carrier verification, rate negotiation (including AI-assisted negotiation), route planning, real-time shipment visibility, and integrated payment processing including a payment guarantee product (SafePay). The ecosystem is delivered through a browser-based platform, dedicated mobile applications, and API integration for transport management systems.

Product overview

Trans.eu Group operates a multi-module digital logistics platform ecosystem built around a core freight exchange connecting carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers. The platform consists of the main Trans.eu Platform, specialized exchanges (TFC for Carriers, TFF for Forwarders), the CargoON.eu sub-brand for shippers, and multiple add-on modules including SafePay (payment guarantee), QuickPay (fast payments), AI Negotiation Assistant, Best Route Assistant, Visibility (tracking), Dock Scheduler, Business Intelligence Reports, Freight Radar, SmartSort, HelpChat, and the Private Freight Exchange. The platform covers the entire freight lifecycle from load matching and carrier verification through to payment and shipment tracking, with over 40,000 verified companies and users across 24 European countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CargoON.eu: Logistics platform for manufacturers and industrial shippers to manage their transport operations, part of the Trans.eu Group ecosystem.
• Trans for Carriers (TFC)
• Trans for Forwarders (TFF)
• SafePay
• QuickPay

Products and services

• Trans.eu Platform Central digital logistics platform connecting carriers, freight forwarders, and shippers through a freight exchange marketplace; serves as the main infrastructure for load matching, transaction management, and carrier verification across Europe.
• Trans.eu for Carriers (TFC) Freight exchange platform for carriers providing access to hundreds of thousands of domestic and international loads daily, with fast payments and verified shippers; includes a dedicated mobile app for on-the-go load access.
• Trans.eu for Forwarders (TFF) Freight exchange platform for forwarding companies providing access to 24,000+ verified Truck & Van carriers and hundreds of thousands of loads; includes automation tools for carrier assignment and freight management.
• CargoON.eu Logistics platform for shippers and manufacturers to manage road transport; part of the Trans.eu Group ecosystem, enabling cargo owners to access the carrier network and manage shipments.
• SafePay Payment Guarantee Payment guarantee service for the European road freight industry that reduces payment risk on busy European routes, offering financial protection through a digital claims process and verified SafePay badges.
• QuickPay Fast payment service enabling carriers to receive payment for transport in as little as 30 minutes after delivery confirmation.
• AI Negotiation Assistant AI-powered tool that assists with rate negotiations between carriers and forwarders, automating rate discussions and providing market-based pricing recommendations.
• Best Route Assistant AI-powered route planning assistant that helps carriers optimize their routes and find return loads along planned journeys.
• Private Freight Exchange Private version of the freight exchange enabling forwarders to create their own branded marketplace with a selected carrier pool; pricing starts from 675 PLN net monthly.
• Certified Carrier Exchange (TAPA EMEA) First freight exchange built on TAPA EMEA's supply chain security certifications, providing access to carriers meeting enhanced security standards for high-value cargo.
• Visibility Monitoring Shipment tracking and monitoring service providing real-time visibility into transport operations, load status updates, and GPS-based location tracking.
• Dock Scheduler Scheduling system for managing dock appointments and warehouse loading/unloading operations, integrated with the Trans.eu Platform.
• Business Intelligence Reports Reporting service providing business intelligence data and analytics for transport operations and market insights.
• Van Transport Exchange Specialized freight exchange for light commercial vehicles (vans up to 3.5 tons), providing express and spot loads for van operators.
• Freight Radar Monitoring tool that automatically tracks and alerts users about new load offers matching their criteria along their planned route.
• AI Agentisation Framework AI-driven framework of autonomous negotiation and verification agents that automate rate discussions, validate shipment data, and forecast market conditions to actively optimize transport operations.
• SmartSort Automated sorting tool for optimizing freight sorting and allocation processes in logistics operations.
• HelpChat Integrated chat and messaging system on the Trans.eu Platform supporting communication between carriers, forwarders, and shippers.
• Trans.eu Mobile App (Loads2Go) Dedicated mobile application for carriers providing constant access to load offers, route-based search, negotiation tools, and contractor verification; free for all Trans.eu Platform subscribers on iOS and Android.

Quantifiable outcome

• 342,000 load offers available daily on the platform
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability6 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TAPA EMEAcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2026TAPA EMEA and Trans.eu launched the first freight exchange built on TAPA's supply chain security certifications. The Certified Carrier Exchange provides access to carriers meeting TAPA's enhanced security standards, targeting shippers requiring high-security transport for valuable cargo.
• ALIS (Associazione Logistica Integrata per la Sostenibilità)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 September 2024Trans.eu Group partnered with ALIS, an Italian logistics association focused on digitalization. The collaboration aims to help Italian companies improve logistics efficiency, reduce costs, and gain real-time visibility through digital platforms. Both groups share common values around innovative development and intend to support the internationalization and digital transformation of Italian logistics businesses.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Uber Freight: Uber Freight is a global digital brokerage platform operated by Uber, offering enterprise shippers capacity matching across North America and Europe. It competes with Trans.eu's CargoON and Trans.eu for Forwarders offerings at the enterprise tier with substantially more capital and a broader geographic footprint.
• DACHSER: DACHSER is one of Europe's largest family-owned logistics providers, offering road freight, air, and sea services with a global network. As a broad incumbent with significant own-fleet capacity, it competes with Trans.eu for enterprise shipper relationships and represents a potential partner or acquirer.

Emerging players

• Cargonexx: Cargonexx is a Hamburg-based digital freight platform that combines an AI-powered freight exchange with capacity management tools for carriers and shippers across Europe. It overlaps with Trans.eu's exchange and AI Negotiation Assistant capabilities but is smaller in scale.
• Freightos: Freightos operates a digital freight marketplace initially focused on air and ocean freight, with growing road freight capabilities via its WebCargo and 7LFreight products. While primarily air/ocean, it represents an adjacent marketplace peer with similar digitization ambitions in freight.
• InstaFreight: InstaFreight is a Hamburg-based digital freight forwarder operating across European road transport with a focus on transparency and instant pricing. It competes with Trans.eu among mid-market shippers and forwarders with a similar tech-enabled brokerage model.

Direct peers

• 123cargo (Fracht Group): 123cargo is a digital freight exchange backed by the Fracht Group logistics network, connecting carriers and shippers across Europe. It is a direct competitor to Trans.eu in Central Europe with a comparable B2B freight marketplace offering.
• sennder: sennder is a Berlin-based digital road freight forwarder that combines a freight marketplace with full truckload brokerage services across Europe. It competes with both Trans.eu's TFF product and CargoON shipper platform, particularly among enterprise shippers.
• Wtransnet: Wtransnet is a European freight exchange operated by the CATALUNYA-based company, serving carriers and forwarders primarily in Spain, Portugal, Italy, and France. It competes with Trans.eu in Southern European markets with a similar verified-counterparty and load-matching model.
• Teleroute: Teleroute is a European digital freight exchange owned by Descartes, offering load matching between carriers and freight forwarders across Europe. It competes head-to-head with Trans.eu's core TFC/TFF products, particularly in Benelux and Western European markets.
• TIMOCOM (Descartes): TIMOCOM is one of Europe's largest digital freight exchanges, connecting carriers, forwarders, and shippers for road transport load matching. Acquired by Descartes in 2023, it is the closest direct competitor to Trans.eu with a comparable two-sided marketplace model and pan-European footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/transeu.polska
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/380742

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries12 records

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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