Heuel Logistics

What Heuel Logistics does

Heuel Logistics is a family-owned German freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Meinerzhagen, North Rhine-Westphalia, operating since 1926 with approximately 500 employees across five European locations. Its core business is overland transport — general cargo (groupage), LTL and FTL direct transports, and specialized long-length shipments — handling more than 2,000 shipments per day and dispatching approximately 300 trucks per day via a multi-pillar operating model that combines a 150+ truck owned fleet, 150+ contracted transport partners, and access to over 200 network partners through memberships in CTL, 24plus, Online Systemlogistik, ELVIS, and Palletways. The company serves industrial and manufacturing customers (automotive, steel, non-ferrous metals, aluminium, chemicals, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, paper/packaging, retail/consumer goods) with a regional stronghold in Sauerland, Siegerland, Bergisches Land, and Westerwald, alongside trading and export/import companies requiring international coordination.

The technology stack centers on a digital customer portal (tracking, status notifications, ETA alerts, digital proof of delivery, KPI reporting, proactive deviation monitoring) backed by fleet telematics and dispatch management systems, and is certified under DIN ISO 9001:2015, DIN ISO 14001:2015, AEO-C, and HACCP. Adjacent service lines include warehouse logistics (50,000 m² of storage and transshipment space across four logistics centers with temperature-controlled capabilities and 25-tonne crane capacity), customs services, and — since the 2023 acquisition of J. Dahmen GmbH (JDC) in Solingen — international air and sea freight operated within a global partner network.

Heuel Logistics generates revenue primarily through transaction-based freight forwarding fees (per-shipment pricing on general cargo, LTL, and FTL flows) and managed-services fees for warehousing, order picking, fulfillment, and logistics outsourcing, with additional revenue from customs service fees and, post-2023, air/sea freight forwarding. Pricing is quote-based, modular, and offered without minimum volume or mandatory contract terms, supporting a transactional, flexible engagement model. Distribution is direct via a personal sales team (inside sales and key account management led by Head of Inside Sales Andra Kamberci) and a freight inquiry portal, with no intermediary resellers; the JDC subsidiary extends the channel reach into international shippers.

Name

Heuel Logistics

Legal name

Josef Heuel GmbH

Website

https://heuel.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Heuel Logistics is a family-owned German freight forwarder (founded 1926, ~500 employees) providing general cargo, LTL/FTL, long-length, warehousing, customs, and air/sea freight services to industrial and manufacturing customers across Germany and Europe via a multi-pillar fleet and partner network model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Meinerzhagen

HQ country

Germany

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Overland Freight Transport: Core revenue from general cargo (groupage), LTL (less-than-truckload), and FTL (full truckload) transport services across Germany and Europe. Operates as a freight forwarder with own fleet and partner network, generating revenue per shipment based on weight, volume, and distance.
2. Warehouse and Logistics Services: Contract warehousing, order picking, fulfillment, and logistics outsourcing services. Revenue generated through storage fees, handling charges, and value-added services. Facilities include 50,000 m² of transshipment and warehouse space with specialized capabilities (temperature-controlled, coil storage with 25t crane).
3. Customs Services: Customs clearance, transit procedures, and documentation management for international shipments, supported by AEO-C certification. Revenue through service fees per shipment.
4. Air & Sea Freight (via JDC): International air and sea freight solutions handled through subsidiary J. Dahmen GmbH & Co. KG (acquired 2023) within a global partner network. Revenue from freight forwarding fees and related handling services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Heuel Logistics is a family-owned freight forwarding and logistics provider offering overland transport (general cargo, LTL/FTL, long-length shipments), warehouse logistics (order picking, fulfillment, full outsourcing), customs clearance (AEO-C certified), and international air & sea freight via its JDC subsidiary. The company operates its own fleet of 150+ trucks alongside a partner network, handling over 2,000 shipments per day across Germany and Europe. Services are modularly combined and scaled to individual customer requirements with no minimum volume obligations.

Product overview

Heuel Logistics operates as a unified logistics platform offering a comprehensive suite of transport and logistics services. The core portfolio centers on overland transport capabilities—general cargo (general-cargo network services), long-length cargo shipments, and LTL/FTL direct transports—supplemented by warehouse logistics (picking, fulfillment, and outsourcing), customs services with AEO-C certification, and international air/sea freight via subsidiary JDC-Dahmen. Additional value-added services include empty container/pallet supply management and a digital customer platform providing real-time tracking, status updates, and KPI reporting. Services are modular and scalable to individual customer requirements, with the company operating its own infrastructure (150+ trucks, 50,000 m² warehouse space) combined with partner networks across Germany and Europe.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• JDC-Dahmen: Subsidiary handling international air and sea freight solutions through a global partner network

Products and services

• General Cargo Transport Short transit times (standard 24 or 48 hours) and maximum planning reliability for general cargo network services across Germany and Europe, handling over 2,000 shipments per day for industrial and regional customers.
• Long-Length Shipments Specialized handling and transshipment equipment for long and bulky cargo that exceeds general cargo network limits, requiring fast and reliable delivery to industrial and manufacturing customers.
• LTL / FTL Transports Direct LTL (Less-Than-Truckload) and FTL (Full Truckload) transports with daily loading options, short lead times, and high departure frequencies to all destination regions across Germany and Europe.
• Warehouse Logistics Value-added warehouse services ranging from order picking and fulfillment to complete logistics outsourcing, with 50,000 m² of storage and transshipment space across four logistics centers, including temperature-controlled storage and coil storage with 25t crane capability.
• Customs Services Customs clearance with extensive experience and AEO-C (Authorised Economic Operator) certification, handling transit procedures and managing all required documentation reliably and efficiently for international shipments.
• Air & Sea Freight International air and sea freight solutions handled through subsidiary JDC-Dahmen within a global partner network, enabling end-to-end logistics solutions including global freight forwarding.
• Empty Container Supply Supply of quality-tested, high-bay storage-compatible pallets, mesh boxes, and containers, including kitting, return logistics, and continuous inventory management for warehouse and supply chain customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 2,000 shipments per day handled across Germany and Europe
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• J. Dahmen GmbH & Co. KG (JDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023HEUEL LOGISTICS acquired J. Dahmen GmbH & Co. KG in Solingen in 2023 to expand its service portfolio to include international air and sea freight services. JDC operates within a global partner network and is integrated into HEUEL LOGISTICS as a subsidiary. The acquisition represents a significant strategic expansion enabling end-to-end logistics solutions including global freight forwarding.
• CTL (Cargo Trans Logistik) networkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHEUEL LOGISTICS is a member of the CTL logistics network, one of several cargo networks used for resilient system transport of general cargo shipments. The network provides additional capacity and route coverage across Germany and Europe.
• 24plus networkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the 24plus logistics network for general cargo system transport, providing network resilience and extended geographic coverage across European destinations.
• Online Systemlogistik networkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHEUEL LOGISTICS is a member of Online Systemlogistik network (noted in the legal notice as an active membership). The network enables system cargo transport across Germany and Europe.
• ELVIS networkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the ELVIS European logistics network for system cargo handling, contributing to the multi-pillar operating model and providing additional transport capacity.
• Palletways networkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of the Palletways network for European palletized cargo transport, extending geographic reach for LTL and pallet shipments.
• Over 150 Transport PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHEUEL LOGISTICS operates with a network of over 150 contractually bound transport partners, with dispatching managed in-house by HEUEL LOGISTICS transport management. This forms the second pillar of the multi-pillar operating model alongside the company-owned fleet.
• BVL – Bundesvereinigung LogistikminorOthersFederal Logistics Association membership. Industry association providing networking, best practice sharing, and industry advocacy.
• DSLV – Bundesverband Spedition und LogistikminorOthersFederal Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics membership. Industry trade association representing German freight forwarding and logistics companies.
• BGL – Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und EntsorgungminorOthersFederal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Waste Disposal membership. Industry association representing German road transport and logistics operators.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DACHSER: German family-owned logistics company offering European road freight (groupage, LTL/FTL), contract logistics, and air/sea freight — highly comparable to Heuel in operating model, customer base, and mid-market European positioning.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered mid-market freight forwarder with road, air, sea, and contract logistics operations across Europe and globally — directly comparable in service breadth and target customer segments.
• Rhenus Logistics: German family-affiliated logistics provider offering road freight, warehousing, customs, and multimodal services with a similar mix of owned fleet and partner capacity across Europe.
• FIEGE: German family-owned contract logistics and road transport specialist serving industrial and consumer goods customers — directly comparable in mid-market European positioning and integrated warehousing/transport offering.
• Logwin Logistics: European road and air/sea freight forwarder with groupage, FTL, and contract logistics operations — closely comparable in service mix and customer profile to Heuel's industrial customer base.
• Emons Spedition: Mid-sized German family-owned freight forwarder specializing in groupage, LTL, and specialized transport across Germany and Europe — closely comparable in operating model, customer segments, and family-owned Mittelstand positioning.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Freight: Deutsche Post DHL's European road freight division offering groupage, LTL, and FTL across Europe — a much larger incumbent with overlapping road freight and customs capabilities targeting similar industrial shippers.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong European road, air, and sea freight operations — a broad incumbent overlapping with Heuel across road freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with significant European road freight and air/sea forwarding — a broad incumbent competing with Heuel for industrial shippers across multiple modes and geographies.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with deep European road, air, and sea freight operations — a broad incumbent whose scale and global network contrast with Heuel's mid-market regional focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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