What Scan-Group does

Scan-Group A/S is a privately held, 100% Danish-owned holding company founded in 1969 and headquartered in Copenhagen. It operates as the parent of seven wholly-owned subsidiaries spanning three segments: shipping and logistics (Scan-Shipping for ocean and project freight; Shipco Transport, one of the world's leading neutral NVOCCs and a founding member of the Worldwide Alliance, headquartered in Chatham, New Jersey; Strait Air Transport, an IATA-accredited air freight and full-service forwarder with 9 offices across Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden; and International Cargo Terminals/ICT, which runs fully bonded container freight stations and warehouses for the NVOCC community), technology (Scan-IT, a Singapore-headquartered software developer with a Pune, India development center serving the shipping, transportation and logistics sector), and leisure (Simon's Golf Club, a 27-hole international course in Denmark, and Strait Mediterranean, a holiday property manager in Southern France). Across these subsidiaries the group reports more than 3,200 staff in 156 offices spanning over 40 countries, with operational concentration in Asia, Europe, and North America.

Revenue mechanics are predominantly transaction-based freight forwarding fees across ocean, air, and warehousing, with smaller recurring software licensing revenue from Scan-IT and subscription-style recurring revenue from the leisure holdings. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct through the subsidiary brands, with each operating unit retaining its own market identity and client relationships rather than being co-branded under Scan-Group. Customer segments are B2B-focused: shipping lines, freight forwarders, and NVOCC operators requiring agency representation, bonded CFS infrastructure, and specialized logistics software. The group maintains diplomatic infrastructure through Honorary Consulates for the Republic of Singapore (since 1994) and the Republic of Korea (since 2020), reflecting long-tenured Nordic-Asia commercial ties.

The platform architecture is a federation of independently branded subsidiaries rather than a unified technology stack, with Scan-IT representing the group's only dedicated software development arm. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and is typically quote-based, consistent with B2B freight forwarding norms. The holding is governed by a long-tenured board (members serving since 1975, 1978, 1991, and most recently 2024) under CEO Sune Simonsen, with no external institutional investors, private equity backing, or public shareholders indicated in the source materials.

Name

Scan-Group

Legal name

Scan-Group A/S

Website

https://scan-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Scan-Group is a 100% Danish-owned private holding company operating seven subsidiaries across shipping, logistics, technology, and leisure, with 3,200+ staff in 156 offices across 40+ countries serving freight forwarders, NVOCCs, and shipping lines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513), Air Transportation, Nonscheduled (4522)

akta.pro primary industry

Direct-to-Consignee (DTC) / Deconsolidation & Breakbulk Distribution (TLACALAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Consolidation (Landbridge / Intra-Regional) (TLACALAJ), Premium B2B Express & Scheduled Time-Window Delivery (TLAAABAE)

Keywords

• Ocean freight services
• Air freight forwarding
• Neutral NVOCC services
• Container freight stations
• Logistics software solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Freight Forwarding Services: Ocean and project freight services through Scan-Shipping; full freight forwarding through Strait Air Transport with operations across Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway and Sweden
2. NVOCC Services: Neutral NVOCC services through Shipco Transport, one of the world's leading neutral NVOCCs and founding member of the Worldwide Alliance
3. Container Freight Stations and Warehousing: Fully bonded CFS and warehouse operations through International Cargo Terminals (ICT) serving the NVOCC and freight forwarding community
4. Software Licensing: Software development and solutions for the shipping and logistics sector through Scan-IT
5. Leisure and Hospitality: Golf club operations through Simon's Golf Club and holiday property management through Strait Mediterranean in Southern France

Go-to-market motion1 record

Core offering

Scan-Group operates seven subsidiaries delivering international freight forwarding, ocean and air cargo services, neutral NVOCC operations, container freight stations and bonded warehousing, custom software for shipping and logistics, and leisure operations (a 27-hole golf course and holiday property management in Southern France). The core business is B2B logistics services spanning liner agency, ocean freight, project cargo, air freight, NVOCC services, and CFS operations for the global NVOCC and freight forwarding community.

Product overview

Scan-Group is a diversified holding company operating seven subsidiaries across shipping and logistics, technology, and leisure industries. The portfolio includes: Scan-Shipping (ocean and project freight), Shipco Transport (neutral NVOCC), Strait Air Transport (air and full freight forwarding with 9 offices in Nordic/Baltic regions), International Cargo Terminals (CFS/warehouse services), Scan-IT (software development for logistics sector), Simon's Golf Club (27-hole golf course), and Strait Mediterranean (holiday property management). The group maintains presence in over 40 countries with 3,200+ staff in 156 offices, spanning Asia, Europe, and North America.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Scan-Shipping Ocean and project freight services covering all aspects of the freight industry, evolved from a liner agency heritage since 1969. Serves shipping lines, freight forwarders, and NVOCCs requiring agency representation, ocean freight, and project cargo services.
• Shipco Transport Leading neutral NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) providing freight forwarding services, headquartered in Chatham, New Jersey, and a founding member of the Worldwide Alliance. Serves NVOCC operators and freight forwarders requiring neutral ocean freight services.
• Strait Air Transport Full freight forwarding services with 9 offices across Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, originally focused on air freight under IATA accreditation since 1979. Serves customers requiring IATA-accredited air freight and Nordic/Baltic forwarding services.
• International Cargo Terminals (ICT) Fully bonded Container Freight Stations (CFS) and warehouse operations catering to the NVOCC and freight forwarding community. Serves NVOCC operators and freight forwarders needing bonded storage and cargo handling infrastructure.
• Scan-IT Software development company specialized for the shipping, transportation, and logistics sector, headquartered in Singapore with development center in Pune, India. Serves companies in shipping, transportation and logistics requiring specialized software development.
• Simon's Golf Club International 27-hole golf course in Denmark designed by Martin Hawtree, the only club in Europe to have hosted all four tournaments with the European Tour, Challenge Tour, Ladies European Tour, and Senior Tour. Serves golf enthusiasts and tournament players.
• Strait Mediterranean Property management company managing holiday apartments in Southern France, specifically in the atmospheric town of Agde and the charming fishing hamlet of Grau d'Agde. Serves vacation renters seeking holiday accommodations.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Worldwide AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerShipco Transport is a founding member of the Worldwide Alliance, a global network of neutral NVOCCs providing coordinated freight forwarding services across member organizations worldwide.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder and NVOCC, with parallel ocean, air, road, and project freight services. Direct geographic and product overlap with Scan-Group's Scan-Shipping, Shipco, and Strait Air subsidiaries, and the closest direct competitor given the shared Danish heritage.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered asset-light global NVOCC and freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs services. Closely comparable to Shipco's neutral NVOCC model and the broader Scan-Group forwarding portfolio, with a similar asset-light philosophy.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned global freight forwarder offering ocean, air, road, and contract logistics. Comparable to Scan-Group as a privately held, family-influenced mid-sized forwarder with similar NVOCC and project cargo capabilities.
• Vanguard Logistics Services: Neutral NVOCC with a global network of owned offices providing ocean freight consolidation and forwarding services. One of the closest direct competitors to Shipco Transport's neutral NVOCC model and a fellow member of the broader NVOCC landscape.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with ocean, air, road, and contract logistics operations globally. Overlaps with Scan-Group across all major freight forwarding services but at vastly greater scale, and offers broader integrated supply chain solutions.
• DHL Global Forwarding: DHL's air and ocean freight forwarding division, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group, with global NVOCC, air freight, and supply chain services. Competes with Scan-Group's ocean and air forwarding businesses as a much larger incumbent with integrated customs and warehousing capabilities.
• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions; controlled by CMA CGM. Comparable to Scan-Group's ocean/air forwarding and ICT warehousing offerings but at much greater scale and with carrier integration.
• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global logistics provider with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain operations across emerging and developed markets. Overlaps with Scan-Group's ocean/air forwarding and warehousing segments with a similarly broad multi-region footprint.

Regional players

• Sinotrans Limited: China's largest freight forwarder with deep Asia-Pacific ocean, air, and logistics capabilities. Relevant to Scan-Group as a major regional NVOCC/forwarder that competes for trans-Pacific volumes moving through the Worldwide Alliance network.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Hong Kong-headquartered Asian logistics provider with freight forwarding, warehousing, and integrated logistics services. Comparable to Scan-Group's forwarding model with an Asia-centric base and growing global presence, particularly relevant for trade lanes Scan-Group's Scan-IT Singapore operation supports.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/ScanShippingDK

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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