DANX

What DANX does

DANX Group A/S is a privately held Danish time-critical logistics company founded in 1992 and headquartered in Ishøj, Denmark. The company specializes exclusively in the distribution of time-sensitive spare parts and components across the Nordics, the Baltics, and Poland, serving enterprise manufacturers in materials handling equipment, automotive, life sciences and healthcare, industrial, consumer goods, forestry, agriculture, and construction. Its service portfolio is structured around three branded speed tiers (By:NIGHT, By:DAY, By:NOW) complemented by modular offerings including Warehousing & Forward Stock Locations, Supply Chain Solutions, Linehaul, in-house Customs Brokerage, Battery Logistics, Returns Management, and a Sustainable Logistics Solution that incorporates HVO fuel and customer-level CO2 reporting.

The operating model is built on a 24/7 control tower providing continuous network monitoring, proactive re-routing with extra-truck deployment, and a customer portal (login.danx.com) for real-time shipment tracking. DANX runs 86+ PUDO locations across its coverage area and reports handling 1.8 million shipments per year with a 99% on-time delivery rate. Multi-jurisdictional legal entities (DANX A/S, DANX AB, DANX AS, DANX OY, DANX OU) operate in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Estonia, and the company's coverage explicitly extends into Poland, supported by offices in 12 cities. Quality and environmental management are anchored by ISO 9001:2015 (December 2016) and ISO 14001:2015 (April 2018) certifications, alongside a positive Danish Veterinary and Food Administration audit.

DANX makes money primarily through multi-year, quote-based enterprise contracts for time-critical logistics, supplemented by warehousing and managed services such as Forward Stock Location management and customs brokerage professional fees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and incorporates a dense schedule of fuel adjustments, EU Mobility Package surcharges, ETS surcharges on sea routes, the Danish CO2 tax, SAF air-cargo surcharges, and quarterly energy surcharges on storage. Customer logos include Toyota Material Handling, Jungheinrich, BMW, Mercedes, Volvo Group, VW, Cupra, Stryker, Philips Medical Systems, Siemens Medical, Medtronic, DeLaval, John Deere, Ponsse, Miele, Bosch Siemens, Kramp, Schindler, Komatsu, Lenovo, CAT, Still, Linde, Rocla, and KGK, indicating an enterprise-anchored base concentrated in manufacturers for whom spare-parts downtime is operationally punitive.

Name

DANX

Legal name

DANX Group A/S

Website

https://danx.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

DANX Group A/S is a Danish time-critical logistics specialist founded in 1992 that distributes spare parts for enterprise manufacturers via in-night, same-day and next-day delivery across the Nordics, Baltics and Poland, supported by a 86+ PUDO network, warehousing, and customs brokerage.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Time-Critical Logistics Services

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific Contract Logistics (Automotive, Pharma, Retail, Aerospace, etc.) (TLAIAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage DG Logistics (UN38.3, Class 9) (TLAIAJAG), Automotive & Mobility (OEM, Tier Suppliers, Aftermarket) (TLAIALAA)

Keywords

• Time-critical logistics
• In-night delivery
• Spare parts distribution
• Cross-border freight
• Warehousing and fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Ishøj

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices12 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. Freight and Logistics Services: Core revenue from time-critical logistics services including in-night delivery, same-day delivery, and warehousing across the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland
2. Customs Brokerage: In-house customs brokerage expertise for cross-border shipments
3. Warehousing and FSL Services: Storage services with energy surcharges applied quarterly, including Forward Stock Locations (FSLs)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

DANX is a time-critical logistics provider that distributes spare parts and time-sensitive shipments across the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland. Its core delivery offerings are structured as three tiers—By:NIGHT (in-night delivery before morning), By:DAY (daytime time-sensitive delivery), and By:NOW (urgent same-day dispatch)—complemented by warehousing and Forward Stock Locations, linehaul, customs brokerage, returns management, and sustainable logistics options for enterprise customers in industrial manufacturing, materials handling, life sciences, automotive, agriculture, forestry, construction, and consumer goods sectors.

Product overview

DANX offers a unified logistics platform built around time-critical delivery services across three main service tiers: By:NIGHT (in-night delivery), By:DAY (daytime delivery), and By:NOW (urgent same-day delivery). These core services are supported by modular add-ons including Warehousing & FSL, Supply Chain Solutions, Linehaul Capabilities, Customs Brokerage, Battery Logistics, Returns Management, and Sustainable Logistics Solutions. The company also provides vertical-specific industry solutions for Consumer Goods, Materials Handling Equipment (MHE), Life Sciences, Industrial, Forestry, Automotive, Construction, and Agriculture sectors. Additional service features include Forward Stock Locations (FSLs) for pre-positioned inventory and Final Mile Delivery for remote locations. The network spans the Nordics (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland), Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania), and Poland, with 86+ PUDO locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• By:NIGHT Time-critical in-night delivery service ensuring shipments arrive before morning, minimizing downtime for enterprise customers across the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland.
• By:DAY Daytime delivery service for time-sensitive shipments requiring delivery during regular business hours.
• By:NOW Urgent, same-day delivery service for time-critical shipments requiring immediate dispatch and delivery.
• Warehousing & FSL Strategic warehousing and Forward Stock Location (FSL) solutions providing secure storage, inventory visibility, and fast replenishment for spare parts and equipment.
• Supply Chain Solutions End-to-end supply chain management offering full visibility, proactive planning, and coordination across suppliers, warehouses, and transport.
• Linehaul Capabilities Cross-border and domestic linehaul transportation services connecting the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland.
• Customs Brokerage In-house customs brokerage expertise facilitating cross-border shipments with compliance and efficiency.
• Battery Logistics Specialized logistics services for battery transportation, addressing the unique requirements of dangerous goods handling.
• Returns Management Returns management service ensuring faulty or unused parts are collected, processed, and moved quickly through the supply chain.
• Sustainable Logistics Solution Eco-friendly logistics practices including optimized routes, low-emission vehicles, and HVO fuel options to reduce environmental impact.
• Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) Logistics Specialized distribution solution for material handling equipment manufacturers, offering 20 years of experience handling spare parts distribution for leading MHE companies including Toyota Material Handling, Jungheinrich, Atlet, Linde, Still, Rocla, and CAT.
• Life Sciences Logistics Critical medical supplies logistics serving healthcare providers with express, in-night, and next-day deliveries for medical devices, hospital equipment, and life-saving spare parts.
• Consumer Goods Logistics Specialized logistics for white goods and consumer electronics, featuring late collection, pre-07:00 am deliveries, dealer-direct deliveries, and field service support.
• Industrial Logistics Time-critical spare parts logistics for the industrial sector, featuring in-night and next-day delivery options, inventory management, and extensive PUDO network across the Nordics, Baltics, and Poland.
• Forestry Logistics Specialized logistics for Nordic forestry operations, addressing harsh weather, remote locations, and seasonal demand spikes with resilient supply chain solutions.
• Automotive Logistics Time-critical automotive spare parts logistics ensuring assembly lines keep running with rapid in-night delivery capabilities.
• Construction Logistics Logistics solutions for the construction industry addressing time-critical spare parts needs and equipment distribution.
• Agriculture Logistics Specialized spare parts logistics for agricultural machinery, supporting farming operations with reliable delivery of critical components.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99% on-time delivery rate
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers28 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• DSV: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics company (now including DB Schenker). Operates contract logistics, road, air and sea freight across the same Nordic/Baltic corridor and serves many of the same automotive, industrial and healthcare OEMs as DANX.
• UPS Healthcare (Marken): UPS's time-critical medical and life sciences logistics arm providing urgent spare parts and device delivery to hospitals and OEMs — directly comparable to DANX's Life Sciences vertical.
• Dachser: German-headquartered logistics provider with European road network, contract logistics and industry-specific solutions for industrial and automotive customers. Direct competitor in Nordic/Baltic industrial spare parts.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with strong automotive, industrial and contract logistics operations in Europe, including time-critical spare parts distribution. Competes with DANX for OEM after-market logistics contracts.
• Geodis: Global supply chain operator with contract logistics and time-sensitive transport capabilities serving automotive, healthcare and industrial OEMs across Europe — competing with DANX for the same after-market logistics RFPs.
• FedEx Custom Critical: FedEx's time-critical specialty division offering urgent, temperature-controlled and white-glove transport for industrial spare parts, medical devices and aerospace. Closest direct analog to DANX's By:NOW/By:NIGHT model.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain / DHL Express: Global CEP and contract logistics provider with time-critical, healthcare and automotive spare parts solutions (e.g. DHL Medical Express, DHL Automotive). Direct substitute for DANX's By:NIGHT and same-day services at large enterprise customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics incumbent with strong Nordic presence and dedicated time-critical, aerospace, healthcare and automotive logistics offerings. Competes with DANX for the same enterprise spare parts and after-market logistics contracts.

Regional players

• PostNord: Sweden-based postal and logistics group providing parcel, express and logistics services across the Nordics. Overlaps with DANX on regional B2B time-critical delivery and warehousing.
• Posten Bring (Bring): Norwegian postal and logistics group with Nordic parcel, freight and contract logistics operations. Competes with DANX for time-critical B2B spare parts distribution in Norway and the broader Nordics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/danx-group
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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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