GRUBER Logistics
GRUBER Logistics is an Italian, family-owned pan-European freight and logistics operator founded in 1936, running a 2,350-vehicle fleet across 60 branches and serving industrial enterprise customers with FTL, LTL, abnormal-load, air/ocean, and project cargo services via its proprietary Gruber Beyond MyDesk digital platform.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1936
- HeadquartersOra, Italy
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What GRUBER Logistics does
GRUBER Logistics S.p.A. is an Italian, family-owned transportation and logistics operator headquartered in Ora (South Tyrol), founded in 1936 by Josef Gruber and held under Gruber Invest Srl as a single-shareholder entity. The company runs a pan-European network of 60 branches and an owned fleet of 2,350 vehicles, generated €710M in turnover (FY2024 figure as stated on the corporate website), and operates across Italy, Germany, Austria, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, the UK, Poland, Slovakia, Lithuania, Romania, Turkey, Norway, Greece, and China. Its service portfolio spans seven lines — FTL (full truckload), LTL/groupage, XTL (exceptional/abnormal loads), A&O (air and ocean), LOX (integrated logistics), RAL (industrial relocations), and PCS (project cargo solutions) — plus an FBA preparation service for Amazon sellers.
The proprietary technology backbone is Gruber Beyond MyDesk, a multi-language digital platform developed in-house for transport management, real-time tracking, shipment management, and carrier coordination, supplemented by a Digital Co-Driver app that delivers route guidance, regulatory compliance, and multilingual briefings for abnormal-load drivers. The company combines this platform with a multimodal model (30% rail modal shift) and a multi-fuel fleet strategy — 40% of transports use alternative fuels (B100, HVO, Bio-LNG, electric, hydrogen), with 50 new electric vehicles ordered and active pilots including the Scania 40R FCEV hydrogen truck on the Brenner Corridor (launched May 2026), an electric truck operating at Siemens' Leipzig plant, and the IVECO/AIT EMPOWER battery-electric prototype (June 2026).
GRUBER earns revenue through transaction-based freight services (FTL, LTL, XTL, air/ocean, project cargo), managed-services contracts in integrated logistics (LOX), professional-services fees for industrial relocations (RAL), and volume-based FBA preparation fees. Pricing is quote-based and negotiated under multi-year enterprise contracts rather than published rate cards. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales supported by dedicated Control Towers, a 60-branch owned distribution footprint, and the self-serve Beyond MyDesk platform; enterprise customers include ABB, Siemens (multiple-time Strategic Supplier), GKN Automotive, a leading international steel tube producer, a leading Canadian rail and aerospace OEM, Berco, Airbus, and Gebrüder Weiss, with SMB and e-commerce customers served via the FBA service.
GRUBER Logistics firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- GRUBER Logistics
- Legal name
- GRUBER Logistics S.p.A.
- Website
- https://gruber-logistics.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1936
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- GRUBER Logistics is an Italian, family-owned pan-European freight and logistics operator founded in 1936, running a 2,350-vehicle fleet across 60 branches and serving industrial enterprise customers with FTL, LTL, abnormal-load, air/ocean, and project cargo services via its proprietary Gruber Beyond MyDesk digital platform.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
GRUBER Logistics industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Services
- NAICS
- General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Heavy Haul Trucking & Escort / Pilot Car Services (TLAIAKAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Route Surveys, Permitting & Regulatory Compliance (Oversize/Overweight) (TLAIAKAE), Project Cargo Packing, Crating & Securing (Lashing/Dunnage) (TLAIAKAJ)
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Where GRUBER Logistics is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ora
- HQ country
- Italy
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices24 records
Markets served
GRUBER Logistics business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- Freight Transportation Services: Core revenue from full truckload (FTL), less-than-truckload (LTL/groupage), and abnormal/special transport (XTL) road freight services across Europe and internationally. Revenue is transaction-based, charged per shipment or contract rates.
- Integrated Logistics Services (LOX): Contract logistics services including warehousing, inventory management, order fulfillment, and supply chain management. Generates recurring revenue through ongoing logistics partnerships.
- Air & Ocean Freight and Project Cargo (PAO): International freight forwarding services including air freight, ocean freight, and project cargo solutions for oversized and heavy shipments. Revenue is per-shipment and project-based.
- Industrial Relocations (RAL): Specialized services for relocating industrial plants, machinery, and production lines including assembly, disassembly, transport, reassembly, and commissioning.
- FBA Preparation Services: Fulfilment by Amazon preparation services including long-haul freight collection, warehouse management, labeling, packing, and shipment to Amazon fulfillment centers. Revenue is volume-based per shipment handled.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom B2B contracts — pricing negotiated per client and shipment type |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels6 records
Marketing channels7 records
GRUBER Logistics product offering
Product offeringCore offering
GRUBER Logistics is a pan-European transportation and logistics operator providing road freight (FTL, LTL, XTL exceptional transport), air and ocean freight forwarding, integrated logistics (warehousing, supply chain management), industrial relocations, and project cargo solutions. The company owns a fleet of 2,350 vehicles across 60 branches serving enterprise customers in automotive, industrial plants, metallurgical, energy, and aerospace sectors. Services are supported by the proprietary Beyond MyDesk digital platform for real-time shipment tracking and management.
Product overview
GRUBER Logistics is a pan-European logistics operator offering a comprehensive portfolio of transportation and logistics services. The core offering includes FTL (Full Truck Load), LTL (Less Than Truck Load/Groupage), XTL (Exceptional/Special Transport), A&O (Air & Ocean Freight), LOX (Integrated Logistics), RAL (Industrial Relocations), and PCS (Project Cargo Solutions). The company has developed proprietary digital platforms including Gruber Beyond MyDesk for transport management and MyDesk as a customer-facing portal. The Gruber Driver Academy provides internal training. The FBA Preparation Service offers Amazon fulfillment support. The PAO (Project Cargo, Air & Ocean) business unit handles specialized international cargo. GRUBER also participates in multiple EU-funded research projects including Shift2Zero for electric urban vehicles and FLEXMCS for megawatt charging infrastructure. Operating since 1936 with a fleet of over 2,350 vehicles across 60 branches, the company serves sectors including automotive, industrial plants, metallurgical, aerospace, and energy.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- Gruber Beyond MyDesk: Digital platform for transport management and shipment tracking optimization.
- Gruber Driver Academy
- MyDesk
Products and services
- FTL – Full Truck Load Full truckload road freight transport allowing customers to decide shipping times, trailer type, and cargo safety equipment for shipments across Europe.
- LTL – Less Than Truck Load / Groupage Groupage and partial load road transport services for shipments in Italy and abroad with personalized solutions, achieving 95% load saturation through network and freight optimization.
- XTL – Exceptional/Special Transport Specialized transport services for oversized or overweight cargo requiring engineering solutions, route planning, and permit management - the company's foundational specialization since 1936.
- A&O – Air & Ocean Freight International air freight and ocean freight forwarding services for global shipments, supporting project cargo solutions and intercontinental trade.
- LOX – Integrated Logistics Services Integrated logistics services including programming, implementing, and controlling the flow of goods, providing warehousing, inventory management, kitting, assembly, storage, picking, labelling, and packaging.
- RAL – Industrial Relocations Industrial relocation services with professional team support for all phases including assembly, disassembly, transport, reassembly, and commissioning of industrial plants and machinery.
- PCS – Project Cargo Solutions Custom solutions for complex transport projects including route engineering, permits management, and specialized equipment for oversized and project cargo loads.
- FBA Preparation Service Fulfillment by Amazon preparation service including long-haul freight collection, warehouse management, labeling, packing, and shipment to Amazon fulfillment centers with 20,000 m² warehouse storage.
- Gruber Beyond MyDesk Proprietary digital platform entirely developed by GRUBER Logistics that simplifies and optimizes transport management, improving precision, reliability, and flexibility of information for customers through real-time tracking, shipment management, carrier coordination, and process automation.
- PAO – Project Cargo, Air & Ocean Business Unit Dedicated business unit for project cargo, air freight, and ocean freight solutions with the Milano Project branch in Paderno Dugnano under Branch Manager Domenico Longano.
Quantifiable outcome
- 40% of transports using alternative fuels (B100, HVO, Bio-LNG, electric, hydrogen) — part of sustainability strategy
- +6 more outcomes
Companies that use GRUBER Logistics
Customer profileNamed customers9 records
Segments12 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
GRUBER Logistics technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
GRUBER Logistics partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.
- IVECOcorePartnership with IVECO on the EMPOWER project, deploying a new battery electric prototype truck for long-haul and groupage operations in real logistics missions. Part of advancing zero-emission heavy transport solutions.
- AIT Austrian Institute of TechnologysupportingAIT Austrian Institute of Technology supports Gruber Logistics on the EMPOWER project with expertise in zero-emission heavy transport technology and vehicle systems.
- ScaniacoreGruber Logistics and Scania launched Italy's first real-world hydrogen fuel cell heavy truck trial (Scania 40R FCEV) from May 2026 as part of the European ZEFES decarbonisation initiative. The pre-production truck delivers 300 kW fuel cell power with 400 kW electric motor, up to 1,000 km range, and refuelling under 20 minutes. The partnership is part of Scania's Pilot Partner strategy. Gruber Logistics subsequently launched commercial operations of the hydrogen truck along the Brenner Corridor (Italy–Austria–Germany) in June 2026.
- IIT Hydrogen (Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia)supportingPartner in the hydrogen fuel cell truck development supporting the Scania collaboration, providing hydrogen technology expertise as part of the ZEFES project.
- Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) / FLEXMCS ProjectsupportingGruber Logistics participates in the €9.69 million FLEXMCS project led by VUB to develop megawatt charging hubs for electric heavy trucks, running through June 2028 with 15 actors from 8 European countries. Gruber Logistics evaluates MCS technology at its Karlsruhe site for charging during mandatory 45-minute driver breaks, testing efficiency, scalability, and renewable energy integration.
- Siemens AG / Siemens Smart InfrastructurecoreLong-standing partnership with Siemens for emission-reduced and emission-free transport. Gruber Logistics operates LNG trucks (Berlin–Frankfurt), Bio-LNG trucks (Hesse–Gütersloh), and a fully electric truck from Siemens' Leipzig low-voltage switchgear plant (June 2024). The electric truck covers 250 km/day on average, ~60,000 km/year emission-free, charged with 100% renewable energy at Siemens facility. Siemens has recognized Gruber Logistics as 'Strategic Supplier' multiple times.
- Shift2Zero ConsortiumsupportingEU-funded €12 million Horizon Europe project (€10M EU funding) testing six electric vehicle prototypes based on Iveco eDaily and Alkè ATX platforms across 6 European pilot sites (Bergen, Oslo, Thessaloniki, Bologna, Brussels, Wrocław). Gruber Logistics participates as one of 8 core partners. Project develops modular cargo space, multi-temperature cargo systems, bidirectional charging, and IoT integration for zero-emission urban logistics.
- Gebrüder WeisscoreHistoric collaboration between Gruber Logistics and Gebrüder Weiss in the logistics sector that continues to be strengthened over time.
- BercocoreRenewed and forward-looking partnership with Berco, a mining and construction equipment company. Gruber Logistics manages logistics after Berco opened a dedicated aftermarket management company.
- Free Port of Trieste / Port Authority of the Eastern Adriatic SeacoreGruber Logistics leverages the strategic position of the Free Port of Trieste and its historic free zones to manage maritime flows and Turkey-Europe connections. The port offers duty-free goods handling, no time limits on storage, and preferential treatment for Turkish transport (~290,000 heavy vehicles/year). The FREEeste project (240,000 m² industrial zone) further strengthens this logistics corridor.
- ALICE (Alliance for Logistics Innovation through Collaboration in Europe)supportingGruber Logistics participates in ALICE, the European Technology Platform for Logistics recognized by the European Commission, working on Physical Internet concepts and digital transformation of logistics.
- EinridesupportingALICE, Einride, and Gruber Logistics partnered to lead future research and innovation in the European automotive logistics sector.
- AlpitronicsupportingGruber Logistics and Alpitronic collaborated to increase the power capacity of electric trucks, enhancing charging infrastructure for electric fleet operations.
- IvecosupportingIveco provides the eDaily platform for the Shift2Zero consortium testing electric light commercial vehicles across Europe, with Gruber Logistics as a core logistics partner.
- AlkèsupportingAlkè provides the ATX electric vehicle platform tested in the Shift2Zero project at six pilot sites across Europe, with Gruber Logistics as a core logistics partner.
- Universal Transport Group (acquired)coreAcquired in 2022, Universal Transport Group (including Züst & Bachmeier project cargo specialists) significantly expanded Gruber Logistics' project cargo capabilities, creating a new leader in the European abnormal loads market.
Scale indicators15 records
Recent moves17 records
Expansion highlights7 records
GRUBER Logistics competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gebrüder Weiss: Family-owned Austrian-headquartered logistics company offering road, air, ocean, and contract logistics across Europe, similar in size and culture to Gruber. Already a historic Gruber partner and the closest direct peer.
- Dachser: German family-owned logistics operator with pan-European road freight (FTL/LTL) plus air and sea forwarding. Highly comparable in size, ownership structure, and service mix to Gruber.
- Rhenus Logistics: European multimodal logistics provider with road, rail, air, ocean, and contract logistics across more than 30 countries. Closely comparable in geographic scope and service breadth to Gruber.
- Fiege: German family-owned contract logistics specialist with European road, air, ocean and warehousing capabilities. Comparable family-owned mid-size profile with industrial customer focus.
- Girteka Logistics: Lithuanian-headquartered large European road transport and logistics group with extensive FTL fleet across Europe. Comparable size, European footprint, and asset-heavy road model.
- deugro: German-headquartered specialist in international project cargo, heavy lift forwarding and oversized transport. Closely comparable to Gruber's PCS and XTL heavy-haul business.
Broad incumbents
- DSV A/S: Global freight forwarder with strong European road, air, ocean and project logistics divisions (DSV Project, formerly Panalpina). Larger and listed, with overlapping capabilities especially in project cargo and oversized freight.
- Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with leading positions in air, sea, road and contract logistics. Competes with Gruber's A&O and LOX offerings but at much greater global scale.
- DB Schenker: European-headquartered freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with full European land transport network. Comparable scope in road and contract logistics, though broader and government-influenced.
Emerging players
- Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and engineered transport specialist. Overlaps with Gruber's XTL/PCS offerings in industrial relocation and abnormal loads but focuses on lifting and engineered moves rather than trucking.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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Trust signalCompliance3 records
GRUBER Logistics financial estimates
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GRUBER Logistics leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles8 records
GRUBER Logistics subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries12 records
GRUBER Logistics funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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GRUBER Logistics M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about GRUBER Logistics
What does GRUBER Logistics do?
GRUBER Logistics is a pan-European transportation and logistics operator providing road freight (FTL, LTL, XTL exceptional transport), air and ocean freight forwarding, integrated logistics (warehousing, supply chain management), industrial relocations, and project cargo solutions. The company owns a fleet of 2,350 vehicles across 60 branches serving enterprise customers in automotive, industrial plants, metallurgical, energy, and aerospace sectors. Services are supported by the proprietary Beyond MyDesk digital platform for real-time shipment tracking and management.
Is GRUBER Logistics a public or private company?
GRUBER Logistics is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was GRUBER Logistics founded?
GRUBER Logistics was founded in 1936. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is GRUBER Logistics based?
GRUBER Logistics is headquartered in Ora, Italy, in the Europe region.
How does GRUBER Logistics make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Freight Transportation Services are the primary driver. The others are integrated Logistics Services (LOX), air & Ocean Freight and Project Cargo (PAO), industrial Relocations (RAL) and FBA Preparation Services.
Who are GRUBER Logistics's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gebrüder Weiss, Dachser, Rhenus Logistics, Fiege, Girteka Logistics and deugro. Broad incumbents are DSV A/S, Kuehne + Nagel and DB Schenker. Mammoet is listed as an emerging player.
Does GRUBER Logistics have an API?
No public API is recorded for GRUBER Logistics.
What industry is GRUBER Logistics in?
GRUBER Logistics's product category is Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLAIAKAF, Heavy Haul Trucking & Escort / Pilot Car Services, with a secondary code of TLAIAKAE, Route Surveys, Permitting & Regulatory Compliance (Oversize/Overweight). Its NAICS code is 48412 and its SIC code is 4731.