Schmalz+Schon

What Schmalz+Schon does

Schmalz+Schön Logistik-Gruppe GmbH is a German niche logistics specialist founded in 1959 and headquartered in Fellbach, Baden-Württemberg. The company operates through 9 specialized subsidiary companies delivering contract logistics, Europe-wide road freight, express and courier services, exhibition and event logistics, project transport for heavy and oversized cargo, industrial packaging, and IT services for logistics operators. Its primary customer base sits in mechanical engineering, industrial manufacturing, and trade fair organization, with value-added services including just-in-time and just-in-sequence delivery, supplier goods pooling at customer HUBs, and on-site assembly/disassembly support.

The group's technology stack centers on AutoStore warehouse automation, CAD-based packaging optimization (via DTG Verpackungslogistik), and TMS systems integrated with customer software for real-time data exchange and IT-connected factory transport operations. Cloud-based IT solutions support photographic documentation and supply chain visibility. The company maintains 8 regional locations across Germany (Stuttgart, Frankfurt, Bautzen, Gera, Berlin) and the Czech Republic (Liberec), managing 130,000 square meters of warehouse and processing space with a workforce of approximately 650 staff.

Schmalz+Schön operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S, a Danish international freight forwarder with presence in more than 20 countries, providing global reach backed by local execution. Revenue is generated through contract-based managed services (contract logistics), transaction fees (road, express, project transport), and professional services (exhibition logistics, packaging consulting, IT services). Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Reported annual turnover is €179 million, with the group emphasizing decentralized subsidiary autonomy, regional strategies, and specialized expertise in complex, international logistics projects over scale-driven general freight.

Name

Schmalz+Schon

Legal name

SCHMALZ+SCHÖN Logistik-Gruppe GmbH

Website

https://schmalz-schoen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Schmalz+Schön Logistik-Gruppe is a German niche logistics specialist (€179M revenue, 650 staff) operating through 9 specialized subsidiaries delivering contract logistics, road freight, exhibition logistics, project transport, packaging, and IT services to manufacturing, industrial, and trade fair customers across Germany, the Czech Republic, and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo Packing, Crating & Securing (Lashing/Dunnage) (TLAIAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• Road freight transport
• Exhibition logistics
• Express courier services
• Warehouse automation

Headquarters

HQ city

Fellbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Logistics: Comprehensive contract logistics including fulfillment, e-commerce, in-house logistics, production logistics, and warehouse automation. Revenue generated through long-term contractual agreements with value-added services such as just-in-time and just-in-sequence delivery.
2. Road & Logistics Transport: Europe-wide truck transport including express, full-load, and part-load transport. Special vehicles for long goods, hazardous goods, heavy cargo, and overwidth shipments. Revenue based on transport volume and service type.
3. Express & Courier: Flexible and fast express transport solutions with daily departures throughout Europe. Direct transportation services driving without reloading. Revenue based on urgency and distance.
4. Exhibition & Events Logistics: Comprehensive logistics solutions for trade fairs and events including transport, trade fair coordination, event handling, and on-site personal support. Revenue from project-based fees.
5. Project Transport: Heavy goods shipment, storage, and assembly logistics for oversized and heavy cargo. Includes assembly/disassembly of machines by dedicated assembly team.
6. Packaging Solutions: Industrial goods packaging for air and ocean freight by DTG Verpackungslogistik GmbH, including hazardous goods packaging certified for worldwide transport. Revenue from packaging services and consulting.
7. IT Services: IT infrastructure and software services for logistics companies including merchandise management, client/server systems, networks, organizational and IT integration, and supply chain software.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schmalz+Schön is a niche logistics specialist providing contract logistics, road freight, express and courier services, exhibition and event logistics, project transport for heavy/oversized cargo, industrial packaging solutions, and IT services for logistics companies. Operations span Germany and the Czech Republic, with 130,000 sqm of warehouse space including AutoStore warehouse automation, supported by 9 specialized subsidiaries and 650 staff serving primarily mechanical engineering and industrial customers.

Product overview

SCHMALZ+SCHÖN Logistik-Gruppe is a niche logistics specialist offering a portfolio of specialized logistics services through subsidiary companies. The core offerings include contract logistics (with warehouse automation via AutoStore), Europe-wide road transport (express, full-load, part-load), exhibition and event logistics, project transport for heavy/oversized cargo, and specialized packaging solutions (DTG Verpackungslogistik). IT services are provided through axsysNET AG, covering merchandise management, systems integration, and supply chain software. TEFRA Terminfracht handles express/courier operations. The company operates across multiple German locations and Liberec, Czech Republic, with 650 staff managing 130,000 sqm of warehouse space and generating €179 million annual turnover.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Logistics Comprehensive contract logistics solutions including fulfillment, e-commerce, in-house logistics, production logistics, and warehouse automation systems (AutoStore). Value-added services include just-in-time and just-in-sequence delivery, with a multi-user warehouse focused on mechanical engineering and worldwide spare parts supply.
• Road & Logistics Transport Europe-wide truck transport including express, full-load, and part-load options. Special vehicles for long goods, hazardous goods, heavy cargo, and overwidth shipments. Includes assembly/disassembly of machines and IT-connected factory transport operations with supplier goods pooling at customer HUBs.
• Express & Courier Flexible express transport solutions for urgent deliveries with daily departures throughout Europe. Specializes in direct transportation without reloading, with 90-minute loading capability across Europe via an extensive partner network of cars to trucks.
• Exhibition & Events Logistics Tailor-made logistics solutions for trade fairs and events, from initial planning through worldwide transport to destination. Includes trade fair coordination, trade fair shipments, event handling, and on-site personal support at exhibition sites and event locations.
• Project Transport Comprehensive solutions for heavy goods shipment, storage, and assembly logistics. Specialized handling of oversized and heavy cargo from initial planning to final delivery, including assembly/disassembly of machines by a dedicated assembly team.
• DTG Verpackungslogistik (Packaging Solutions) Specialized packaging for industrial goods for air and ocean freight provided by subsidiary DTG Verpackungslogistik GmbH. Offers inventory management, quality controls, customs clearance, hazardous goods packaging certification for worldwide transport, and CAD-optimized container transport using cloud-based IT solutions with real-time data exchange and photographic documentation.
• axsysNET AG (IT Services) IT services for logistics companies provided by subsidiary axsysNET AG, including merchandise management, client/server systems and networks, organizational integration, IT integration, and supply chain software selection advisory.
• TEFRA Terminfracht (Express & Courier) Express and courier services for urgent transport solutions provided by subsidiary TEFRA Terminfracht GmbH, operating under the kurier-tefra.de brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90-minute loading time throughout Europe
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Geis Gruppe: German mid-market logistics company providing contract logistics, road freight, air, and sea freight. Comparable scale and customer base in German manufacturing and mechanical engineering.
• FIEGE Logistik: German family-owned contract logistics specialist with comparable multi-user warehouse operations, e-commerce fulfillment, and industrial customer focus. Both serve mechanical engineering and manufacturing clients with value-added contract logistics.
• Rhenus Logistics: German-headquartered mid-market logistics provider offering contract logistics, road transport, and project cargo services. Operates similar multi-segment service portfolio including warehousing and special transport.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Osnabrück-based global logistics company with European road freight, contract logistics, and air/ocean forwarding. Comparable German mid-market roots and direct overlap in road transport and warehousing services.
• DACHSER: German family-owned logistics company with European road freight network and contract logistics division. Operates comparable full-load, part-load, and warehouse logistics with European-wide coverage.
• Noerpel Group: German mid-market logistics specialist with contract logistics, road transport, and forwarding services. Comparable regional German footprint and similar focus on industrial customer segments.
• Streck Logistik: German mid-sized logistics company offering road transport, contract logistics, and forwarding with comparable product portfolio and similar regional German customer focus.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics incumbent. Operates overlapping road transport, contract logistics, and special cargo services but at much larger scale and broader geographic footprint.
• DB Schenker: Major German-headquartered freight and logistics provider with road, rail, air, and ocean freight plus contract logistics. Competes broadly with Schmalz+Schön's road transport and warehousing portfolio.
• DSV: Danish global logistics company and direct competitor to parent NTG Nordic Transport Group. Offers road, air, sea, and contract logistics with pan-European coverage comparable to Schmalz+Schön's service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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