What Deugro does

Deugro is a third-generation, family-owned global project logistics and freight forwarding company founded in 1924, headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland (DEHOCO AG parent) with its primary operating entity DEHOCO (Deutschland) GmbH based in Hanau, Germany. The firm operates 70+ offices across 40+ countries, employing 1,001–5,000 people, and specializes in complex, oversized, and heavy-lift cargo movements for enterprise clients in wind and renewable energy, sustainable energy (hydrogen, CCUS, solar, waste-to-energy), oil and gas, petrochemical, mining and metals, infrastructure, pulp and paper, power, and mobility. Service breadth spans project freight forwarding, multimodal transport (ocean including breakbulk/heavy-lift chartering and RO/RO, air, overland with route engineering), customs clearance, supply chain logistics with ERP integration, consulting, transport engineering (through subsidiary dteq), and storage solutions including the COLT facility in Baytown, Texas.

The technology backbone is CargoWise Neo, rolled out globally in December 2025 to standardize shipment tracking and operations across the network, supplemented by deugro visiotrack for specialized cargo monitoring and ERP-system interfacing for supply chain customers. No proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed; technology investment is focused on operational integration and visibility rather than AI-driven differentiation. Deugro owns dedicated vessels (Rotra Futura, Rotra Horizon) and operates a global chartering team with established relationships across breakbulk, heavy-lift, project, bulk, and RO/RO carriers.

Revenue is generated through quote-based, project-specific B2B enterprise contracts with pricing tied to cargo complexity, multimodal leg composition, and engineering scope rather than standardized tariffs. Reference tariffs exist only for Peru maritime and air handling (e.g., USD 95 maritime handling, USD 65 BL fee, USD 100/70 air import/export handling, subject to 18% IGV). Distribution is purely direct enterprise sales through the global office network — no channel partners or intermediaries. Notable enterprise engagements include SCA Helios (USD 962.2M client investment), UPM Taurus (263,300 FRT over 22 chartered vessels, 3.5 years), BorWin 5 HVDC platform (3,800 MT), Hai Long offshore wind (61 × 108m blades), and INEOS Project One (85,500 m³ to Antwerp). Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Deugro

Legal name

DEHOCO (Deutschland) GmbH

Website

https://deugro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Deugro is a third-generation, family-owned global project logistics and freight forwarding specialist founded in 1924, operating 70+ offices across 40+ countries to deliver complex, oversized, and heavy-lift cargo solutions for enterprise clients in wind, energy, mining, petrochemical, infrastructure, and pulp and paper sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Project Logistics Services

NAICS

Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Energy & Power Projects (Oil & Gas, Renewables, Power Generation) (TLACAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Plants & Process Equipment (EPC/Turnkey Projects) (TLACAIAA), Breakbulk & OOG Container Management (Flat Racks/Open Tops) (TLACAIAI), Heavy Lift / Breakbulk & RoRo Project Shipping (TLADAGAC)

Keywords

• Project logistics services
• Heavy lift transport
• Freight forwarding
• Supply chain management
• Multimodal logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Pfäffikon

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices68 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. Project Freight Forwarding: Core revenue stream providing comprehensive project logistics services including planning, execution, and management of complex freight movements for industrial projects worldwide.
2. Air Freight: Air cargo services for urgent and time-sensitive shipments, including specialized handling for project cargo.
3. Ocean Freight: Ocean freight services including LCL (Less than Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), RO/RO (Roll-on/Roll-off), and breakbulk/heavy lift chartering for oversized cargo.
4. Overland Transport: Road and rail transportation services including heavy haulage, route surveys, permit management, and traffic engineering for complex overland movements.
5. Specialized Services: Additional services including customs clearance, ISPM 15 handling, Letter of Credit management, MTAC (Materials/Turnaround/Construction logistics), specialized US transport, and agency services.
6. Supply Chain Logistics: End-to-end supply chain management including purchase order management, export packaging, warehousing, distribution, cargo expediting, and customs clearance.
7. Consulting: Expert consulting services for logistics optimization and project planning.
8. Transport Engineering: Engineering services for route surveys, transport concepts, and traffic management solutions.
9. Storage Solutions: Storage facilities for project cargo and logistics support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Deugro provides personalized project logistics and freight forwarding services for complex, oversized and heavy-lift cargo across multiple modes (ocean, air, road, rail). Services span end-to-end project management from route surveys and transport engineering through execution, customs clearance, warehousing, and consulting, with deep specialization in wind/renewable energy, oil and gas, petrochemical, mining and metals, infrastructure, and pulp and paper industries.

Product overview

Deugro operates as a global project freight forwarding and logistics company with over 100 years of experience (since 1924). The company offers a comprehensive suite of logistics services organized into core service areas: Project Freight Forwarding, Air Freight, Ocean Freight (including LCL, FCL, RO/RO, and Breakbulk/Heavy Lift Chartering), Overland Transport, Specialized Services (Customs Clearance, ISPM 15, Letter of Credit, MTAC, US Rail Transport), Supply Chain Logistics, Consulting, Transport Engineering, and Storage Solutions. These services are delivered across multiple industry verticals including Wind, Sustainable Energy, Pulp and Paper, Infrastructure, Mining and Metals, Mobility, Oil and Gas, Petrochemical, and Power. The company also operates dteq Transport Engineering Solutions as a subsidiary providing specialized engineering support. Deugro maintains over 70 offices in approximately 40 countries and serves clients globally through a network of regional teams and specialized industry divisions. The company uses CargoWise Neo as its core logistics management platform and offers client engagement through its deugro Connect newsletter program. Employee development is supported through the deugro ACADEMY with structured learning programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Project Freight Forwarding End-to-end project logistics management for complex, oversized and heavy-lift cargo, handling coordination from origin to destination for large industrial projects worldwide.
• Air Freight Air transportation services for time-sensitive, urgent and oversized cargo shipments across global routes, including specialized handling for project cargo.
• Ocean Freight Comprehensive ocean freight services including LCL (Less Than Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), RO/RO (Roll-On/Roll-Off), and breakbulk/heavy lift chartering for oversized project cargo.
• Overland Transport Road and rail transportation services with detailed route surveys, transport engineering, traffic management, and permit coordination for oversized and heavy haul cargo movements.
• Specialized Services Specialized offerings including customs clearance, ISPM 15 handling, Letter of Credit management, MTAC (Materials/Turnaround/Construction logistics), specialized US rail transport, subcontractor management, and ship agency services.
• Supply Chain Logistics End-to-end supply chain management including purchase order and vendor management, export packaging, warehousing, distribution, cargo expediting, track-and-trace, consolidation, customs clearance, and tax/duty processing for oil and gas, petrochemical, mining and metals clients.
• Consulting Advisory services for logistics optimization, project planning, and supply chain strategy development.
• Transport Engineering Engineering services for route surveys, transport method development, traffic management planning, lifting arrangements, and permit coordination for complex cargo movements.
• Storage Solutions Warehousing and storage facilities for project cargo, including specialized solutions for wind industry components and oversized equipment, with facilities such as the COLT terminal in Baytown, Texas.
• Wind Logistics Specialized logistics services for wind energy projects including offshore wind structures, subsea/HVDC cables, onshore wind, and renewable supply chain management, with 20+ years of experience and dedicated chartering experts.
• Sustainable Energy Logistics Logistics solutions for sustainable energy projects including hydrogen (blue, green, grey, purple), carbon capture utilization and storage (CCUS), solar, and waste-to-energy.
• Pulp and Paper Logistics End-to-end transport solutions for the pulp and paper industry including pulp mills, paper mills, and upstream/downstream supply chain logistics.
• Oil and Gas Logistics Project logistics services for the oil and gas industry including upstream, midstream, and downstream equipment transport and supply chain management.

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• One Earth – One Ocean e.V. (OEOO)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026German NGO focused on cleaning water bodies worldwide. Partnership involves coordinated river cleanup and waste management initiative in Bekasi Regency, Indonesia. Uses innovative waste collection solutions including floating barriers and pontoons (Sea Hamster 2.0). deugro sponsors removal and recycling of waste from defined river sections.
• Waste4Change (W4C) IndonesiaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 February 2026Indonesian waste management company partnering with deugro and OEOO for Bekasi river cleanup initiative. Ensures collected waste is properly managed and recycled to create value for multiple stakeholders while advancing sustainable waste management goals.
• NORDFROSTcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 January 2023Strategic cooperation for Green Energy Logistics Hub Wilhelmshaven. Partnership pools strengths to meet demand for sustainably generated energy and associated sophisticated logistics concepts for storage and transport of components.
• dteq Transport Engineering SolutionscoreStrategic or Co-development Partnerdteq Transport Engineering Solutions is a company of the deugro group specializing in transport engineering, route surveys, lifting arrangements, and method statement development. Frequently collaborates on complex project logistics including heavy-lift operations, overland transport, and specialized cargo handling. Operates as integrated team with deugro offices worldwide.
• CARE InternationalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal fundraising partnership with CARE. deugro supports international emergency relief through CARE partnership, including '100K for 100 Years!' CARE campaign during 100-year anniversary. Donated €50,000 through Moving Mountains for CARE fitness initiative in 2025.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global freight forwarder (including former Panalpina and DB Schenker businesses) with strong project logistics capabilities and an active M&A-led growth strategy. Competes directly for enterprise project forwarding mandates.
• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global logistics provider with project logistics capabilities across ocean, air, and road. Competes for multi-modal industrial and energy project forwarding contracts.
• Agility Logistics: Global freight forwarder with project logistics, oil & gas, and industrial verticals across emerging and developed markets. Larger incumbent with overlapping service portfolio.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with project cargo, ocean, air, and land transport services for industrial clients. Larger incumbent offering similar multi-modal project forwarding solutions across energy and infrastructure.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a dedicated Project Logistics division serving oil & gas, mining, and renewables. Significantly larger and broader, but directly competes for the same enterprise project tenders.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL with a dedicated Industrial Projects unit handling heavy-lift, oil & gas, and renewables projects. Larger incumbent competing on scale, carrier relationships, and capital.

Direct peers

• BBC Chartering: Specialized breakbulk and project cargo ocean carrier offering mid-sized multipurpose vessel capacity. Direct competitor for heavy-lift ocean transport underpinning deugro's breakbulk and RO/RO services.
• Blue Water Shipping: Danish privately-held project freight forwarder with comparable global office network and deep specialization in heavy-lift, wind energy and oil & gas projects. Closest like-for-like competitor in scale and niche focus.
• Bertling Logistics: UK-headquartered project cargo forwarder with strong energy, mining and renewables verticals and global office footprint. Direct competitor for complex multi-modal industrial project tenders.
• Fr. Meyer's Sohn (Myson): German family-owned global freight forwarder specializing in project logistics, ocean freight, and contract logistics for industrial clients. Closely comparable in ownership structure, German heritage, and project-forwarding focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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

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