What B+S Logistik und Dienstleistungen does

B+S Logistik und Dienstleistungen GmbH is a German contract logistics and fulfillment services provider headquartered in Borgholzhausen, Germany. The company operates approximately 450,000 m² of logistics space across 13+ German locations, including Alzenau, Bielefeld, Bremen, Hamburg, Herford, and Zettlitz. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nagel-Group Logistics SE, B+S combines the resources of a major logistics group with specialized expertise in regulated verticals, particularly e-commerce fulfillment (primary segment), pharmaceutical logistics (GDP-certified), and food logistics (IFS-certified). The company is led by three managing directors — Cordula Brockmeyer, Clemens-August Freiherr von Ketteler-Harkotten und Schwarzenraben, and Christian Voß — with Thomas Finke heading the E-Commerce division. Founded in 2001, B+S employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people.

The service portfolio spans contract logistics (Kontraktlogistik), end-to-end e-commerce fulfillment, warehouse logistics (Lagerlogistik), pharmaceutical logistics with temperature-controlled storage (+15°C to +25°C) and temperature mapping, transport logistics using Euro6 trucks, value-added services (labeling, repackaging, returns management with ABC-classification), promotional goods logistics (Aktionswarenlogistik), and site planning consulting (Standortplanung). The technology stack centers on Warehouse Management Systems with IT integration capabilities that connect client online shops and marketplaces with physical logistics operations, enabling real-time inventory visibility and supply chain control. For pharmaceutical logistics, B+S maintains a GDP-certified partner network enabling 24-48 hour cross-border European delivery.

B+S generates revenue through long-term managed-services contracts negotiated on a per-contract basis, with no public pricing disclosure. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales, positioning the company as a "partner on equal terms" with short decision-making paths. Target customer segments are organized by vertical: E-Commerce & Online Retail (primary), Pharma & Healthcare, Food & Petcare, and use-case segments like Online and Mail-Order Retailers (returns management). Marketing channels include the annual E-Commerce BBQ industry event (approximately 400 attendees in 2024), vertical-specific whitepapers, corporate website, press coverage, and social media presence. Certifications include GDP (Good Distribution Practice), IFS (International Featured Standards), pharmaceutical wholesale permit (Großhandelserlaubnis), and general warehouse permits for temperature-controlled storage.

Name

B+S Logistik und Dienstleistungen

Legal name

B+S GmbH Logistik und Dienstleistungen

Website

https://b-slogistik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

B+S Logistik und Dienstleistungen is a German contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment provider operating ~450,000 m² across 13+ German locations, serving Pharma, Food & Petcare, and E-Commerce verticals as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nagel-Group Logistics SE.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences Warehousing (GDP-Compliant) (TLAIACAD)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• E-commerce fulfillment
• Pharmaceutical logistics
• Warehouse logistics
• Temperature-controlled transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Borgholzhausen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Logistics Services: Comprehensive contract logistics services including warehousing, inventory management, and order fulfillment for B2B and B2C customers. Revenue is generated through long-term contractual agreements with clients requiring outsourced logistics operations.
2. E-Commerce Fulfillment: End-to-end e-commerce fulfillment services covering order receipt, picking, packaging, and shipping. Services scale for both small quantities and large peaks during high-demand periods.
3. Pharmaceutical Logistics: GDP-compliant pharmaceutical logistics including temperature-controlled storage and transport, documentation, and compliance with pharmaceutical regulatory requirements.
4. Transport Logistics: Transport solutions including own Euro6 trucks and coordinated transport network for delivering products to destinations punctually and safely.
5. Value Added Services: Additional services including returns management, promotional goods logistics, labeling, and re-packaging that generate supplementary revenue from existing and new customers.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

B+S Logistik und Dienstleistungen is a German contract logistics provider operating approximately 450,000 m² of logistics space across 13 German locations. The company delivers end-to-end supply chain services spanning warehousing, e-commerce fulfillment (order receipt, picking, packaging, shipping), GDP-compliant pharmaceutical logistics with temperature-controlled storage (+15°C to +25°C), transportation using its own Euro6 fleet, returns management with ABC-classification, value-added services (labeling, repackaging, assembly), promotional goods logistics, and site planning consulting.

Product overview

B+S Logistik is a comprehensive logistics service provider offering an integrated portfolio of logistics services centered around its core E-Commerce Fulfillment and Contract Logistics offerings. The company operates approximately 450,000 m² of logistics space across 13 German locations and manages the complete supply chain from warehouse management and storage (Lagerlogistik) to temperature-controlled pharmaceutical logistics (Pharmalogistik), transportation solutions (Transportlogistik), and value-added services. The offering includes specialized services for promotional goods (Aktionswarenlogistik), returns management (Retourenmanagement), and strategic site planning (Standortplanung). The company positions itself as a full-service provider (Komplettanbieter) serving industries including Food & Petcare, Pharma & Healthcare, and E-Commerce, with IFS-certified locations and GDP-compliant pharmaceutical logistics capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Nagel-GroupcoreOthersB+S Logistik is a wholly-owned subsidiary (Tochtergesellschaft) of Nagel-Group, a major logistics provider. This parent-subsidiary relationship provides B+S with the backing and resources of a larger logistics organization while maintaining specialized focus on e-commerce fulfillment and select logistics services. The Nagel-Group connection is referenced in career page links (careers.nagel-group.com) and corporate communications.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global logistics provider offering contract logistics, warehousing, and transport services. Comparable mid-to-large German 3PL with established multi-vertical operations.
• Rhenus Logistics: German family-owned 3PL with warehousing, contract logistics, and specialized transport services across Europe. Comparable German 3PL with multi-site warehousing operations.
• Arvato (Bertelsmann): German contract logistics provider with strong e-commerce fulfillment and value-added services focus, operating as a subsidiary of Bertelsmann. Closely comparable service mix and German mid-market 3PL positioning.
• FIEGE Logistik: German-headquartered family-owned 3PL offering contract logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, and specialized sector logistics across Europe. Highly comparable mid-sized German contract logistics peer with overlapping service portfolio.
• Logwin: European contract logistics provider with warehousing, transport, and value-added services headquartered in Germany. Closely comparable size and service scope to B+S.

Broad incumbents

• XPO Logistics: Global logistics provider with European contract logistics operations. Competes in warehousing and fulfillment services, though with broader geographic and service scope than B+S.
• GEODIS: French global logistics provider with German contract logistics operations. Broader incumbent competitor with overlapping service portfolio.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader and the dominant 3PL in Germany. Offers the full spectrum of contract logistics and fulfillment but at vastly greater scale than B+S.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics giant with significant German contract logistics operations. Competes in pharma and contract logistics with far larger scale and global account coverage.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics provider with strong German presence following the Schenker acquisition. Major incumbent competing across B+S's service areas.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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