JCL logistics

What JCL logistics does

JCL Logistics is a privately held, family-owned full-service logistics provider founded in 1928 in Graz, Austria, and now headquartered in Baar/Zug, Switzerland. The company operates more than 40 locations across seven European countries—Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Benelux, Liechtenstein, and Romania—combined with a global partner network extending to Asia and China. It serves enterprise and mid-market customers across eight named industry verticals (Automotive, Health & Pharma, Chemical, Retail, FMCG, Beverage, Industrial, Event Logistics), and has added a specialized lithium-ion battery storage capability through a PGS 37-2 certified bonded warehouse in Emmerich. Leadership is anchored by the Jöbstl family (CEO Stephan Jöbstl), with Axel Hinz serving as Group CEO; the company has remained under private ownership since relocating its headquarters to Switzerland in 2014.

The company offers five core product lines: Road & Rail (intermodal transport using EURO 6 vehicles and rail wagons), Air & Ocean (FCL/LCL international freight with owned NVOCC Orange Ocean Line), Contract Logistics (warehousing with value-added services), Home Delivery Plus+ (DACH-region B2C/B2B last-mile delivery with installation and returns management), and Customs (electronic clearance via E-Dec, NCTS Atlas, and Zolaris). Its technology platform is built around proprietary Track & Trace systems, transport management systems (TMS), and individually developed customer web portals, supported by an in-house IT team that creates custom integrations into client order systems. The company holds a dense certification stack including ISO 9001/14001/45001, SQAS, AEO, Seveso compliance, EMAS, ADR dangerous goods, and PGS 37-2.

JCL generates revenue through a mix of transaction-based freight management fees, managed-services contract logistics, and professional-services revenue from customs and last-mile delivery. The go-to-market model is sales-led, relying on direct field sales to enterprise accounts, inside sales via phone/email, and dedicated sector-specific contact persons in each region. Distribution is exclusively direct—through the company's own infrastructure and vetted partner network with no third-party resellers or intermediaries. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; quotes are handled through direct contact.

Name

JCL logistics

Legal name

JCL Logistics Switzerland AG

Website

https://jcl-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

JCL Logistics is a family-owned, Switzerland-headquartered full-service logistics provider operating 40+ locations across 7 European countries. It delivers multimodal freight, contract logistics, customs clearance, and last-mile services to enterprise clients in automotive, pharma, chemical, retail, and e-mobility sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking (4841), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE), FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL), Chemicals & Hazmat Transload (Regulated Goods) (TLALAFAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Multimodal transport solutions
• Contract logistics
• Customs brokerage services
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

's-heerenberg

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices29 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Management: Revenue generated from multimodal freight transport services including Road & Rail, Air & Ocean, and Customs clearance. Covers full and partial load transport, container transport, express transport, and international shipping (FCL, LCL).
2. Contract Logistics: Warehousing, handling, and storage services along the supply chain with value-added services. Includes product-specific handling, preparation and finishing of goods, and process optimization services.
3. Home Delivery Plus+: B2C and B2B last-mile delivery services including warehousing, handling, quality control, order picking, 2-4 man delivery, professional installation, returns management, payment processing, and disposal services for furniture, white/brown goods and large equipment.
4. Customs Services: Professional customs handling and clearance services at Switzerland and EU locations via electronic customs connections using E-Dec, NCTS Atlas and Zolaris. Includes import/export handling, transit procedure, open customs warehouse, and fiscal representation.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

JCL Logistics is a full-service logistics provider offering multimodal freight forwarding (Road & Rail, Air & Ocean), customs clearance and bonded warehousing, contract logistics with value-added warehousing services, and Home Delivery Plus+ last-mile delivery across the DACH region. The company combines its own infrastructure of 40+ locations in 7 countries with a global partner network and proprietary Track & Trace IT systems to deliver integrated supply-chain solutions tailored to eight industry verticals including Automotive, Health & Pharma, Chemical, Retail, FMCG, Beverage, Industrial, and Event Logistics.

Product overview

JCL Logistics offers a comprehensive logistics platform with five core products: Road & Rail (intermodal road and railway transport), Air & Ocean (international air and sea freight), Customs (comprehensive customs clearance and bonded warehouse services), Contract Logistics (warehousing with value-added services), and Home Delivery Plus+ (last-mile B2C/B2B delivery with installation). With headquarters in Zug (Switzerland), over 40 locations across 7 countries, and a global partner network, JCL provides full-service logistics for the entire supply chain. The company specializes in Retail, Automotive, Health & Pharma, Chemical, Industry, FMCG, and Drinks Logistics sectors, supported by IT systems for Track & Trace, customer web portals, and transport management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Orange Ocean Line (OOL): Own NVOCC (Non-Vessel Operating Common Carrier) for ocean freight services established in 2002-2003 during Asia expansion

Products and services

• Road & Rail Intermodal transport solutions combining road freight (EURO 6 vehicles, swap bodies, road trains) and rail freight (covered wagons, container-carrying wagons, special/project rail transport) for efficient and ecologically optimized transport across Europe.
• Air & Ocean International freight transport by air and sea, including full container loads (FCL), less than container loads (LCL), global space allotment management, cross-trade management, and project consolidation services, supported by JCL's own NVOCC Orange Ocean Line.
• Customs Comprehensive customs services including import/export handling, EU customs clearance, fiscal representation, transit procedures, open customs warehouse (OCW), and electronic clearance via E-Dec, NCTS Atlas, and Zolaris systems at Switzerland and EU locations.
• Contract Logistics Integrated logistics services combining transport, warehousing, and value-added services along the entire supply chain, including product-specific handling, preparation and finishing of goods, process optimization, and storage for multiple industry verticals.
• Home Delivery Plus+ End-customer delivery service in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with warehousing, 2- to 4-man handling, appointment scheduling, professional installation, assembly, electrical appliance connection, returns management, and payment processing for furniture, white/brown goods, and large equipment.
• Health & Pharma Logistics Specialized transport and storage solutions for health and pharmaceutical products including temperature-sensitive drugs, packaged semi-finished products, granulates, and highly sensitive medical devices transported using spring-suspended semi-trailers.
• Chemical Logistics Transport, storage, and handling of packaged chemical goods including liquids, powders, and granulates, using specially qualified employees and hazardous goods officers in compliance with safety regulations and SQAS standards.
• Lithium-ion PGS 37-2 Warehousing PGS 37-2 certified bonded warehouse for safe storage of lithium-ion batteries and energy carriers at JCL's Emmerich facility, with advanced fire safety systems, gas detection, temperature monitoring, and Cross Border Customs License enabling seamless movement between Netherlands, Germany and EU countries.
• JCL IT Expertise IT systems and network solutions for logistics process optimization, including creation and implementation of customer-specific IT systems, individually designed web portals, transport management system integrations, and system-to-system data flow linking.

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• AMA Freight AgencycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2024JCL Logistics and AMA Freight Agency, two mid-sized and family-owned logistics companies, announced a strategic deepening of their collaboration. The partnership introduces Orange Ocean Line (OOL) as a new ocean freight service, representing a new era of innovation and synergy in sea transport. The collaboration aims to enhance ocean freight services through combined expertise.
• Orange Ocean Line (OOL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 May 2024Orange Ocean Line (OOL) is a new ocean freight service introduced through the deepened collaboration between JCL Logistics and AMA Freight Agency. OOL represents a new era of innovation and synergy in sea transport, providing JCL's customers with enhanced ocean freight capabilities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DACHSER: German family-owned multimodal logistics provider with deep DACH and European road, air, and ocean freight operations plus contract logistics. Closely comparable to JCL in ownership profile, DACH density, and breadth of services including customs and warehousing.
• Gebrüder Weiss: Austrian-headquartered family-owned 3PL with land, air, and sea freight plus warehousing across DACH/CEE. Very similar profile to JCL — privately held, Alpine-region roots, multimodal, customs, and contract logistics.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned global logistics provider with road, rail, air, and ocean forwarding plus contract logistics. Comparable to JCL on family ownership, multimodality, and industry vertical specialization.
• Rhenus Logistics: German multimodal 3PL with road, rail, air, ocean, contract logistics, and customs across Europe. Directly comparable in scope (multimodal + warehousing + verticals) and competitive overlap with JCL in DACH and Benelux.
• FIEGE Logistik: German family-owned contract logistics and forwarding specialist with strong retail and FMCG vertical focus. Closely matches JCL's contract logistics, VAS, and retail/consumer vertical positioning in DACH and Benelux.
• Logwin: Luxembourg-headquartered international logistics provider with air & ocean forwarding and contract logistics across Europe, Americas, and Asia. JCL acquired Logwin's Road + Rail Austria and Netherlands businesses in 2009/2010, indicating direct operational overlap.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Danish global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader, listed and acquisitive. Competes with JCL across all of JCL's service lines but at far larger scale with broader geographic reach and stronger procurement leverage.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global No. 1 sea freight forwarder and top-3 air freight forwarder. Overlaps with JCL on FCL/LCL ocean forwarding, customs, and contract logistics but with materially larger scale and global network.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding and supply chain division — the world's largest logistics group. Competes with JCL across air, ocean, road, contract logistics, and customs with global scale JCL cannot match.
• DSV Road (incl. former Schenker): European road and rail freight network following DSV's acquisition of DB Schenker. Direct competitor to JCL's Road & Rail product in DACH and Benelux with much larger fleet density.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A3 records

Investments

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