What Active logistics does

Active logistics, now operating as proLogistik Transportation GmbH following the January 2025 merger with cargo support Group, is a German-headquartered enterprise software provider specializing in supply chain and logistics technology. The company delivers an integrated platform combining a Transportation Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), telematics, AI-powered tour planning, and a blockchain-based electronic CMR (eCMR) digital waybill built on the public Ethereum-Classic blockchain, unified under the proLogistik NEO platform with an AI Control Center. Its product architecture spans software modules (transport, warehouse, automation, BI, document management, CRM) and proprietary hardware (industrial PCs, Pick-by-Voice and Pick-by-Vision systems, barcode scanners, mobile workstations), with mobile device management via SOTI ONE.

The business model operates on a combination of enterprise software subscriptions (TMS, WMS, telematics, add-on modules), hardware sales with optional "Rent instead of buy" financing, and recurring support and maintenance services delivered through the cs SERVICE ticket system, pLG Academy e-learning, and TeamViewer-based remote maintenance. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales with online appointment booking, primarily targeting freight forwarders, 3PL providers, wholesalers, retailers, industrial manufacturers, and e-commerce fulfillment operators across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with extended sales and support presence in Switzerland and France.

The company is a privately held subsidiary of proLogistik Group, founded in 2001, employs 251–500 people, and is headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. Named customer references include Rüdinger Spedition GmbH. The company's blockchain-based eCMR solution won the Telematik Award 2024 in the Fleet Management category, providing third-party validation of its technical differentiation. Revenue figures, headcount growth rates, and ownership structure details beyond the proLogistik Group parent are not disclosed in the available source material.

Name

Active logistics

Legal name

proLogistik Transportation GmbH

Website

https://active-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Active logistics, now proLogistik Transportation GmbH, is a German enterprise software provider delivering integrated TMS, WMS, telematics, AI-powered tour planning, and blockchain-based eCMR digital waybills for freight forwarders, 3PLs, wholesalers, retailers, and industrial companies across the DACH region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Herdecke

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Transport Management System (TMS), Warehouse Management System (WMS), telematics, and related software modules offered as licensed solutions. Part of comprehensive supply chain software portfolio.
2. Hardware Sales: Industrial PCs (Pro-V-pad Classic, Pro-V-pad Steel, Panel-PC), Pick-by-Voice, Pick-by-Vision, barcode scanners, mobile computing devices, label printers, mobile workstations, and warehouse equipment.
3. Support and Maintenance Services: cs SERVICE ticket system, support center with resources, e-learning courses through pLG Academy, and remote maintenance services via TeamViewer.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Active logistics (now proLogistik Transportation GmbH) develops and sells enterprise supply chain management software combining Transportation Management (TMS), Warehouse Management (WMS), telematics, AI-powered tour planning, a blockchain-based digital waybill (e-CMR), and related hardware for logistics service providers, wholesalers, retailers, industrial companies, 3PLs, and e-commerce operators. The company also provides support, maintenance, and e-learning (pLG Academy) on the proLogistik NEO platform.

Product overview

Active logistics operates as a unified platform-plus-modules architecture under the proLogistik Group umbrella. The core offering consists of a Transportation suite (Transport Management System, Tour Planning, Telematics, e-CMR digital waybill, pre-notification, customer portal, yard management) and a Warehouse suite (WMS, Order Management, Automation, Autostore Connector), supplemented by Business Intelligence, Supply Chain Connector, Cloud infrastructure, and an AI Control Center within the proLogistik NEO platform. Add-on modules include Document Management, Conditions Management (Bonsai), and CRM. Hardware offerings encompass industrial PCs (Pro-V-pad, Panel-PC), Pick-by-Voice/Vision systems, barcode scanners, mobile terminals, label printers, and mobile workstations, with SOTI ONE for mobile device management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• pLG e-CMR: Blockchain-based digital freight letter solution that won Telematik Award 2024 in the category of Fleet Management.
• pLG TMS
• pLG Tour Planning
• pLG Telematics

Products and services

• proLogistik NEO Platform (incl. AI Control Center) Next-generation supply chain platform integrating transportation, warehouse, telematics and AI optimization under one roof for enterprise logistics buyers.
• Transport Management System (TMS) Central system for digital management of all transport orders with integrated tour planning and execution tracking for transport service providers and shippers.
• Warehouse Management System (WMS) Warehouse management system for inventory control, picking and warehouse operations aimed at 3PL providers, distribution centers and fulfillment operators.
• Tourenplanung (AI Tour Planning) AI-supported route optimization for delivery and collection tours achieving optimal fleet utilization and reduced CO2 emissions.
• Telematics (Telematik) Real-time fleet tracking and driver communication providing live information on transport orders with digital data exchange.
• pLG e-CMR (Digitaler Frachtbrief) Blockchain-based electronic CMR waybill using Ethereum-Classic blockchain for tamper-proof, legally compliant transport documentation.
• Telematics & Driver App Bundle Driver-facing mobile app bundled with telematics, enabling digital data exchange between dispatch and vehicle.
• Avisierung (Pre-notification) Automated shipment pre-notification system for delivery scheduling and appointment management.
• Kundenportal / WebOrder Customer portal for web-based order entry and shipment tracking.
• Yard Management Yard management solution for truck yard coordination and dock scheduling.
• Order Management System Order management system for order processing and fulfillment coordination.
• Warehouse Automation Warehouse automation solutions including robotics integration and automated material handling.
• Autostore Connector Integration connector for Autostore automated storage and retrieval systems.
• Business Intelligence Business intelligence and analytics platform for logistics performance insights.
• Supply Chain Connector Integration hub connecting supply chain partners and enabling data exchange across the logistics network.
• Dokumentenmanagement (Document Management) Document management system for logistics document storage, retrieval and archiving.
• Konditionenmanagement (Bonsai) Condition and pricing management for logistics contracts and tariffs.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) CRM module for managing customer relationships and communications in logistics operations.
• Cloud Hosting for proLogistik Software Cloud hosting infrastructure for proLogistik software solutions, delivered as a managed cloud service.
• Pick-by-Voice Voice-directed picking system for hands-free warehouse operations.
• Pick-by-Vision Vision-based picking system using smart glasses or AR for warehouse picking.
• Pro-V-pad Classic Industrial tablet PC for warehouse and logistics applications.
• Pro-V-pad Steel Ruggedized steel-housed industrial tablet for harsh warehouse environments.
• Panel-PC Industrial panel PC for fixed-mount logistics terminal installations.
• Barcode Scanner / Mobile Computing Barcode scanning and mobile computing devices for warehouse logistics operations.
• Etikettendrucker (Label Printers) Industrial label printers for shipping labels, pallet labels, and warehouse identification.
• SOTI ONE Mobile device management platform for managing and securing mobile devices in logistics operations.
• Support, Maintenance & e-Learning (cs SERVICE, Support Center, pLG Academy, TeamViewer) Recurring customer support, maintenance, and e-learning services for proLogistik software users, delivered via ticket system, support center, online academy, and remote maintenance tool.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drastically reduced CO2 emissions through AI-powered tour optimization
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• cargo support GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2025active logistics GmbH and the companies of cargo support Group consolidated under the new name proLogistik Transportation GmbH effective January 14, 2025. This merger combines expertise and expands the product portfolio of the proLogistik Group with transportation solutions.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oracle: Oracle Transportation Management and Oracle WMS Cloud are bundled within Oracle's broader cloud applications stack, competing with pLG for enterprise supply chain modernization deals.
• Manhattan Associates: Manhattan Active WM and TMS are leading warehouse and transportation management platforms for retailers, wholesalers, and 3PLs, overlapping directly with pLG's WMS and TMS offerings.
• SAP: SAP offers SAP Transportation Management and SAP EWM as part of its broader ERP/supply chain suite, competing directly with pLG's TMS and WMS, especially among large enterprises in DACH.
• Descartes Systems Group: Descartes provides a broad logistics technology platform spanning TMS, route planning, customs, and visibility; it overlaps with pLG's telematics, tour planning, and TMS modules globally.
• Blue Yonder: Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) is a global TMS and WMS provider serving large shippers, 3PLs, and retailers; it competes with pLG for transport and warehouse optimization deals, particularly at enterprise scale.

Direct peers

• Körber: Körber Supply Chain (including the former HighJump WMS) provides WMS, TMS, and voice/vision picking solutions to mid-market and enterprise customers, making it one of the closest direct competitors in the DACH region.
• Tesisquare: Tesisquare is a European (Italian-headquartered) supply chain technology vendor offering TMS and collaborative logistics platforms, closely comparable to pLG's transport offering.
• PSI Software: PSI is a German software vendor offering logistics, production, and energy management solutions including TMS/WMS capabilities, making it a direct domestic competitor within DACH.

Emerging players

• Locus Robotics: Locus Robotics provides warehouse automation (AMRs) and orchestration software; it is adjacent rather than directly competitive, complementing pLG's WMS and Pick-by-Voice/Vision hardware stack.

Regional players

• Kardex: Kardex is a European intralogistics and automated storage vendor with WMS and warehouse automation capabilities that overlap with pLG's WMS, Autostore Connector, and automation modules.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/activelogistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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