Elanders

What Elanders does

Elanders AB (publ) is a Swedish-domiciled, publicly traded integrated logistics company (Nasdaq Stockholm Mid Cap, ticker ELAN-B) operating approximately 125 locations across roughly 20 countries on four continents with about 7,000 employees and approximately €1.2 billion in annual net sales. Founded in 1901 as a Swedish printing company, the firm was transformed under long-serving CEO Magnus Nilsson (2009-2026) from a domestic print business into an international contract logistics group via a series of acquisitions, the most consequential of which was LGI Logistics Group International GmbH in 2016, which doubled the company's size.

The business is organised into two reporting segments. Supply Chain Solutions - the larger of the two by revenue - provides contract logistics, e-commerce fulfilment, air and sea freight, road transportation, technical logistics, and value-recovery/life-cycle services, delivered through majority- or wholly-owned subsidiaries including LGI (Europe), Mentor Media (Asia), Bergen Logistics (United States, fashion & lifestyle), and Kammac and Bishopsgate (United Kingdom). Print & Packaging Solutions provides digital printing, commercial print, advanced and niche packaging (including whisky labels via McNaughtan's Printers in Glasgow and premium packaging via Schmid Druck-Medien in Germany), and e-commerce photo products (myphotobook, fotokasten), supported by joint facilities such as the October 2025 digital printing hub at Thalia's gate.ruhr omnichannel site in Marl, Germany.

Elanders earns revenue primarily through enterprise B2B managed-services contracts and per-transaction logistics fees on the supply chain side, and through product sales and service contracts on the print and packaging side; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The customer base is segmented vertically into Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, Industrial, and Other, with fashion, electronics and automotive identified as primary segments. Geographic emphasis is placed on China, Germany, Singapore, Sweden, the UK and the USA. Growth is principally acquisition-driven and financed through debt and operating cash flow rather than equity rounds; two restructurings of German road transport within three years (2022 and 2024) and the appointment of LGI president Florian Beck as CEO effective 1 September 2026 mark the most significant near-term strategic shifts.

Name

Elanders

Legal name

Elanders AB (publ)

Website

https://elanders.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1901

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Elanders is a Swedish-listed global logistics group offering integrated supply chain solutions and print & packaging services across approximately 20 countries, serving enterprise customers in Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, and Industrial verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Service Establishment Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (42385), Professional and Commercial Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (4234)

SIC

Wholesale-Miscellaneous Nondurable Goods (5190)

akta.pro primary industry

Packaging, Materials & Sustainable Fulfillment Solutions (CRAFAMAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Large-Item E-commerce Delivery (Bulky/Two-Person/White-Glove) (TLAAAFAH), Office Technology & Consumables Distribution (Printer Supplies, Toner, Paper) (CRAOALAG)

Keywords

• Supply chain management
• Contract logistics
• Print packaging solutions
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Upon Tyne

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Supply Chain Solutions: Logistics and supply chain management services including contract logistics, e-commerce logistics, air & sea freight, and road transportation. Revenue generated through service fees, transaction fees, and managed services contracts.
2. Print & Packaging Solutions: Printing services including commercial print, packaging solutions, e-commerce packaging, and personalized photo products. Revenue generated through product sales and service contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Elanders is a global logistics company offering integrated supply chain management and print & packaging solutions to enterprise customers. Through its Supply Chain Solutions business area, it delivers contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, air & sea freight, road transportation, and technical logistics. Through Print & Packaging Solutions, it provides digital printing, commercial print, and specialized packaging across industries.

Product overview

Elanders is a global logistics company offering a broad service range of integrated solutions within supply chain management. The company operates through two main business areas: Supply Chain Solutions and Print & Packaging Solutions. The Supply Chain Solutions segment includes subsidiaries LGI (Europe), Mentor Media (Asia), Bergen Logistics (USA), and Kammac and Bishopsgate (UK), providing contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, air and sea freight, and technical logistics services. The Print & Packaging Solutions segment offers digital printing, commercial print, and specialized packaging solutions. With approximately 7,000 employees operating in around 20 countries on four continents, Elanders serves customer segments including Automotive, Electronics, Fashion, Health Care, Industrial, and Other industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supply Chain Solutions One of Elanders' two main business areas providing integrated supply chain management solutions including contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, air and sea freight, and technical logistics services for enterprise customers globally.
• Print & Packaging Solutions One of Elanders' two main business areas offering printing and packaging services, including digital printing, commercial print, and niche packaging solutions for various industries including marketing materials, labels, and specialized packaging.
• Contract Logistics Managed contract logistics services providing dedicated supply chain operations for enterprise customers across multiple industry verticals, including warehousing, fulfillment, and value-added services.
• E-commerce Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce logistics services including warehousing, pick-and-pack, fulfillment, and returns management for online retail and omnichannel customers, with operations in facilities like the 30,000 sqm Oberhausen facility.
• Air & Sea Freight International air and sea freight forwarding services offered through ITG Air & Sea GmbH, a joint venture with Dimerco, providing global freight solutions for enterprise customers.
• Road Transportation European road transportation services including specialized transport and installation of advanced technical equipment, offered through LGI and Eijgenhuijsen subsidiaries.
• Technical Logistics Services Specialized transport and installation of advanced technical equipment, provided through Eijgenhuijsen in the Netherlands, serving industrial customers with complex logistics needs.
• Value Recovery Services Comprehensive value recovery and life cycle services including returns management and remarketing, provided through Azalea Global IT AB, handling the entire process from returns to remarketing.
• Digital Printing Advanced digital printing services offered through Elanders Print & Packaging and partnerships such as the digital printing facility with Thalia in Marl, Germany, enabling on-demand and personalized print production.
• Commercial Print Commercial printing services for businesses including marketing materials, books, labels, and other printed materials, offered across multiple production sites including Midland Information Resources in the USA.
• Advanced Packaging Solutions Specialized packaging solutions for marketing materials and niche applications, provided through Schmid Druck-Medien GmbH, serving customers with high-end and customized packaging requirements.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ThaliacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 October 2025Long-term partnership with German bookstore chain Thalia to establish a state-of-the-art digital printing facility in Marl, Germany. Joint investment in Thalia's new omnichannel hub at gate.ruhr industrial area.
• UniverseumminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 November 2020Partnership with Sweden's national Science Center for sustainability collaboration and circular economy education initiatives.
• DimercocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2019Taiwanese logistics company Dimerco acquired 25% stake in Elanders' subsidiary ITG Air & Sea GmbH. Joint venture for air and sea freight operations.
• Adecco Group DeutschlandcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 November 2018Strategic partnership where Adecco acquired 51% of LOGworks GmbH (staffing company previously wholly owned by LGI). Adecco is a staffing and HR solutions company.
• Edelmann GroupminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2018Collaboration with German packaging company Edelmann Group (global company with operations in India, China, Germany, USA). Elanders simultaneously transferred its China operations as part of the arrangement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GXO Logistics: Global contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment provider. Comparable to Elanders' Supply Chain Solutions business area in serving enterprise customers across multiple verticals with warehousing and value-added services.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight management, and e-commerce fulfillment. Closely comparable to Elanders' integrated supply chain solutions across automotive, fashion, healthcare, and industrial verticals.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized global 3PL with contract logistics, air/sea freight, and road transport. Comparable scale and service mix to Elanders' Supply Chain Solutions business.
• Yusen Logistics: Global supply chain solutions provider with contract logistics, freight forwarding, and e-commerce fulfillment. Direct comparable in offering integrated supply chain management across multiple regions.
• Cimpress: Mass customization and printing services company with web-to-business print and packaging offerings. Comparable to Elanders' Print & Packaging Solutions segment and e-commerce printing business.
• Quad/Graphics: Global printing and marketing services provider offering commercial print, packaging, and integrated marketing solutions. Comparable to Elanders' Print & Packaging Solutions business area.

Broad incumbents

• Geodis: Large global logistics provider with contract logistics, freight forwarding, and distribution services. Overlaps with Elanders' LGI and Mentor Media operations in supply chain and freight.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company providing air/sea freight, road, and contract logistics solutions. Broader in scope but overlaps with Elanders' freight forwarding and contract logistics offerings.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics leader with contract logistics, sea freight, air freight, and road transport. Larger scale but offers overlapping capabilities to Elanders' supply chain and freight forwarding operations.

Emerging players

• Stahl (a div. of Mauser) / Bleckmann: European e-commerce fulfillment and contract logistics specialist serving fashion and lifestyle brands. Closely comparable to Elanders' Bergen Logistics business and fashion vertical offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A14 records

Investments

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