What PTV Logistics does

PTV Logistics GmbH is a privately held German software vendor headquartered in Karlsruhe that builds a self-learning SaaS suite for road logistics planning, optimization, and execution. The suite is organized around three operational phases: PLAN (PTV Map&Guide, PTV Mira, PTV EV Truck Route Planner, PTV Developer, PTV xServer, PTV Data), OPTIMIZE (PTV OptiFlow), and EXECUTE (PTV Axylog, PTV Navigator), with PTV Mira added in January 2026 as a conversational AI agent positioned as a logistics expert for planning and decision-making. Underlying capabilities include route optimization, real-time transport visibility, proof of delivery, EV-specific truck routing with charger-aware planning, and developer-accessible APIs (PTV Developer, PTV xServer) for integration into third-party systems.

The company serves logistics executives, transport managers, dispatchers, and planners across parcel/courier, e-commerce, retail, wholesale, food & beverage, food service, healthcare, utilities, waste collection, producers & manufacturers, and field service management. Named enterprise customers include DHL, DB Schenker, Unilever, HelloFresh, Ahold Delhaize, Dynalogic, ID-Logistics, and Axians. Distribution combines direct enterprise sales with a certified partner program and developer APIs.

The business model is subscription-based SaaS with quote-based, customized enterprise pricing tied to fleet size, usage, and selected products. Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The company reports 300+ employees across 20+ global locations, more than 1 billion optimized routes completed, up to 20% transport cost savings, and 15-20% CO2 emissions reductions. Ownership and investor structure are not disclosed, and no funding rounds or M&A events are evidenced.

Name

PTV Logistics

Legal name

PTV Logistics GmbH

Website

https://ptvlogistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

PTV Logistics GmbH is a privately held German SaaS vendor offering a PLAN-OPTIMIZE-EXECUTE suite for road logistics, including route optimization, EV truck routing, transport visibility, and the conversational AI agent PTV Mira, serving enterprise parcel, retail, transport, and logistics operators.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Software

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Field Service & Service Delivery Routing (FSM Dispatch) (TLAEAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Real-Time Operational Visibility & Exception Management (TLAEAKAC)

Keywords

• Route optimization software
• Truck route planning
• Transportation visibility platform
• Fleet electrification software
• Logistics SaaS solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. SaaS Software Subscriptions: PTV Logistics operates primarily as a SaaS company offering subscription-based software for route optimization, EV truck routing, transport visibility, and logistics planning. The self-learning SaaS suite is offered through multiple product tiers including PTV Map&Guide, PTV Mira, PTV OptiFlow, PTV Axylog, PTV Navigator, and PTV Developer APIs.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PTV Logistics sells a self-learning SaaS suite for road logistics covering planning, optimization, and execution across PLAN (PTV Map&Guide, PTV Mira, PTV EV Truck Route Planner, PTV Developer, PTV xServer, PTV Data), OPTIMIZE (PTV OptiFlow), and EXECUTE (PTV Axylog, PTV Navigator). The suite enables enterprise customers to design delivery networks, optimize routes, manage EV fleets, track shipments in real time, capture proof of delivery, and integrate routing functionality via APIs. Solutions are delivered as subscription software targeted at logistics operators, retailers, CEP carriers, e-commerce, healthcare, and field service organizations.

Product overview

PTV Logistics offers a comprehensive self-learning SaaS suite for road logistics that enables companies to plan, optimize, and execute intelligent, efficient, and sustainable transport operations. The product portfolio is organized across three operational phases: PLAN (PTV Map&Guide, PTV Mira, PTV EV Truck Route Planner, PTV Developer, PTV xServer, PTV Data), OPTIMIZE (PTV OptiFlow), and EXECUTE (PTV Axylog, PTV Navigator). PTV Mira represents the company's AI-powered conversational interface, while the EV Truck Route Planner addresses the growing need for electric fleet management. The suite integrates route optimization, real-time visibility, and professional navigation capabilities to reduce costs, save time, and lower CO₂ emissions, backed by 40+ years of transport and logistics expertise.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PTV Map&Guide: Truck route planning and calculation software
• PTV Mira
• PTV EV Truck Route Planner
• PTV Developer
• PTV xServer
• PTV Data
• PTV OptiFlow
• PTV Axylog
• PTV Navigator

Products and services

• PTV Map&Guide Truck route planning and calculation software for transport operators, enabling efficient route design and delivery scheduling with truck-specific attributes such as vehicle dimensions, weight, and road restrictions.
• PTV Mira Interactive AI agent for logistics teams that supports planning, optimization, and decision-making through natural conversation. It functions as a logistics expert with deep logistics intelligence, spanning the PLAN, OPTIMIZE, and EXECUTE phases of the SaaS suite.
• PTV EV Truck Route Planner Truck route planning solution specifically designed for electric vehicles, accounting for vehicle profiles, weather conditions, charging needs, battery capacity, and charging infrastructure along routes.
• PTV Developer Service APIs enabling developers to integrate PTV logistics planning capabilities into their own applications and systems across the PLAN, OPTIMIZE, and EXECUTE phases.
• PTV xServer Developer access platform providing APIs for planning and routing functionality through the PTV xServer Customer Area.
• PTV Data Geodata products providing the spatial reference foundation for targeted logistics decisions and route planning.
• PTV OptiFlow SaaS-based route optimization solution for planning and optimizing transport operations across fleets, sitting in the OPTIMIZE phase of the suite.
• PTV Axylog Real-time transportation visibility platform providing tracking, monitoring, and proof of delivery capabilities for logistics operations within the EXECUTE phase.
• PTV Navigator Professional truck navigation application for drivers, providing turn-by-turn guidance with truck-specific routing considerations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 billion optimized routes with PTV Logistics solutions
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AxianscoreTechnology or IntegrationAxians is listed as both a customer and partner of PTV Logistics, providing technology integration services. The partnership enables Axians to implement PTV Logistics solutions for end customers, with logo displayed on the PTV Logistics customer page as of April 2026.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Trimble MAPS (formerly ALK Technologies / PC*Miler): Direct competitor in truck-specific route planning and mileage/routing software, with PC*Miler as the long-standing industry standard. Closely comparable to PTV Map&Guide in functionality and target audience of fleets and 3PLs.
• Descartes Systems Group: Provides transportation management, routing, mobile, and telematics software with a global enterprise customer base. Competes directly with PTV's OptiFlow and Axylog in route optimization and real-time visibility for logistics providers.
• project44: Born-in-cloud supply chain visibility platform offering real-time transportation visibility and carrier network management. Direct competitor to PTV Axylog in the visibility layer.
• FourKites: Real-time transportation visibility and predictive ETAs platform serving enterprise shippers and 3PLs. Direct competitor to PTV Axylog in transport visibility and exception management.

Broad incumbents

• Blue Yonder: Major supply chain and TMS platform (formerly JDA) serving large enterprises with end-to-end transportation planning, including route optimization. A broader incumbent that competes with PTV at the suite level.
• Manhattan Associates: Enterprise supply chain, inventory, and TMS provider competing across retail and 3PL segments. Provides route and transportation optimization as part of a broader platform that overlaps with PTV's optimization layer.
• Oracle Transportation Management: Cloud TMS solution from Oracle serving global shippers and 3PLs with planning, execution, and freight settlement. Competes with PTV for large enterprise logistics software deals.
• SAP Transportation Management: Integrated TMS within SAP's supply chain suite, widely used by large manufacturers and shippers. Competes with PTV at the transportation planning layer, especially in SAP-anchored accounts.

Emerging players

• Locus: AI-driven last-mile route optimization platform focused on e-commerce, 3PL, and retail delivery. Competes with PTV OptiFlow in cloud-native routing, particularly for high-volume last-mile operations.
• OptimoRoute: SaaS route optimization and field service scheduling platform for delivery and field service operations. Comparable to PTV's route optimization and field service management offerings, particularly for mid-market customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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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