iloxx

What iloxx does

iloxx GmbH is a Nuremberg-based logistics intermediary (Versand-Vermittler) founded in 1999 and operating as a 100% subsidiary of DPD Deutschland GmbH, itself part of the Paris-headquartered Geopost Group. The company connects shippers — both private consumers and business customers — with a network of logistics partners (led by DPD), functioning as an aggregator that books transportation on behalf of end customers while the underlying carriers execute delivery. The technology stack centers on a self-serve online platform (iloxx.de) with a shipping cost calculator, customer portal (My iloxx), mobile QR-code drop-off (Mobiler Paketschein), and an API that integrates the Profi Paketversand product directly with e-commerce shop systems.

The product portfolio spans four pillars: (1) Paketversand parcel products for domestic, European (20 countries), and worldwide shipping including express variants; (2) Speditionstransport (Transport XXL) for freight and oversized items on pallets, including the XXL Best Price private-shipper discount; (3) specialty shipping for vehicles, tires, skis/boards, and two-wheelers; and (4) LOX Frachten, the international freight sub-brand covering air, sea (FCL/LCL), road/rail (LTL/FTL), special, and express cargo.

The business model is transaction-fee based: iloxx earns commission on shipping volume routed through its partner network, with premium tiers for express, insurance, and oversize surcharges, plus a usage-based fuel surcharge. The go-to-market is hybrid — self-serve PLG for consumers and small shippers, and sales-led account management for B2B Mehrversender (regular shippers from 10 packages/month) with no contract binding. Revenue is not publicly disclosed as the company is consolidated into DPD Deutschland's parent accounts.

Name

iloxx

Legal name

iloxx GmbH

Website

https://iloxx.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

iloxx is a German logistics intermediary (100% subsidiary of DPD Deutschland/Geopost) that aggregates parcel, freight, and specialty shipping services across a multi-carrier network, serving both private consumers and B2B regular shippers via a self-serve online platform and API integrations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Nuremberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Shipping Transaction Fees: iloxx acts as an intermediary between shippers and logistics providers, earning commission from negotiated rates with their partner network. Customers save shipping costs through iloxx partnerships, with special conditions for business customers with regular shipping volumes.
2. Premium/Special Shipping Services: Additional revenue from premium services including express shipping, insurance/shipping protection, oversized/overweight surcharges, and specialized shipping solutions (vehicles, tires, skis).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

iloxx is a logistics intermediary that connects shippers with a network of logistics partners (primarily DPD) to provide parcel shipping, freight forwarding, and specialty transport services across Germany, Europe, and worldwide. The company offers both standard and express parcel options, palletized freight for oversized goods, and specialty shipping for items such as tires, skis, and vehicles, alongside the LOX Frachten division covering air, sea, and road freight. Business customers benefit from the Profi Paketversand line with API integration into online shop systems, while private shippers can use the XXL Best Price discounted freight option.

Product overview

iloxx operates as a logistics platform and intermediary (Versand-Vermittler) connecting shippers with a network of logistics partners, primarily DPD. The offering is structured as a platform with multiple distinct product lines under the iloxx brand, supplemented by the LOX Frachten division for international cargo. The core product family includes: (1) iloxx Paketversand – a suite of parcel shipping products ranging from standard home pickup parcels (up to 40 kg) and pickup-point drop-off parcels (up to 20 kg), through express and European/international options; (2) iloxx Speditionstransport (Transport XXL) – freight forwarding for pallets, oversized, and heavy items, including the XXL Best Price discounted private sender option; (3) Specialty shipping products including tire transport, ski/board shipping, vehicle transport, and two-wheeler/quad shipping; (4) LOX Frachten – the international freight division covering air cargo, land road/rail freight (LTL and FTL), sea freight (FCL/LCL containers), and special transport services; and (5) supplementary services including packaging materials, additional shipping options, and industry-specific solutions. The Profi Paketversand sub-product targets high-volume business customers with API integration into online shop systems. All services are coordinated through iloxx's logistics partner network, with pricing and tracking managed through the iloxx online platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LOX Frachten: Freight solutions brand for air, sea, and land cargo transport, including special transports and express freight services
• Profi Paketversand
• XXL Best Price

Products and services

• iloxx Paketversand (Standard Parcel Shipping) Standard parcel shipping service with home pickup and delivery within Germany, covering packages up to 40 kg with maximum length of 200 cm and girth of 300 cm. Includes insurance options and delivery timeframes of 1-2 business days within Germany.
• iloxx Express
• iloxx Europa Paket
• iloxx World / iloxx World Express
• Profi Paketversand (Professional Parcel Shipping)
• Speditionstransport (Transport XXL)
• XXL Best Price
• Flatrate
• Reifentransport (Tire Shipping)
• Ski- und Boardversand (Ski and Board Shipping)
• Fahrzeugtransport (Vehicle Transport)
• Zweiräder & Quads (Two-Wheeler and Quad Shipping)
• LOX Luftfracht (Air Cargo)
• LOX Landverkehr (Road/Rail Freight)
• LOX Seefracht (Sea Freight)
• LOX Spezialtransporte (Special Transport)
• LOX Express-Fracht (Express Freight)

Quantifiable outcome

• TOP 3 ranking among B2B companies under 49 employees in Deutschlands Kundenchampions 2023

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Network of Logistics Partners (Logistikpartner)coreTechnology or Integrationiloxx has a large network of logistics partners (Logistikpartnern) that enables comprehensive shipping solutions. As a competent interface between senders, recipients and logistics partners, iloxx offers various shipping solutions from a single source through this partner network.
• LOX FrachtencoreTechnology or IntegrationLOX Frachten is iloxx's freight service brand that handles air, sea, road freight and special transport solutions. They organize customized freight solutions including air cargo, land transport, sea freight, special transports, and express freight.
• packandominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributoriloxx offers packaging materials through partnership with packando. Customers can purchase packaging materials including boxes, pallets, and other shipping supplies from the Packshop.
• Trusted ShopsminorGTM or Marketing Partneriloxx uses Trusted Shops widgets for displaying trust badges and collected reviews after orders. Customer reviews and buyer protection services are offered through this partnership.
• Facebook / InstagramminorGTM or Marketing Partneriloxx uses Facebook and Instagram for marketing purposes, including advertising, conversion tracking, and social media engagement. Cookie-based data collection and targeted advertising through Facebook's advertising products.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Sendcloud: Sendcloud is a European shipping platform for e-commerce merchants offering multi-carrier checkout, label printing, branded tracking, and returns. Comparable to iloxx in serving SMB and e-commerce shippers with multi-carrier integration.
• Packlink: Packlink is a shipping aggregator operating across Europe that connects SMB shippers with multiple carriers through a single platform. It is the closest direct competitor to iloxx in the multi-carrier parcel comparison and booking model.
• Eurosender: Eurosender is a European logistics marketplace that aggregates parcel, freight, and pallet shipping from multiple carriers. Comparable to iloxx in offering multi-carrier access with transparent pricing for both individuals and businesses.
• parcel.de: parcel.de is a German parcel comparison and shipping platform that aggregates offers from major German carriers. Directly comparable to iloxx's core parcel-aggregator proposition in the DACH market.

Regional players

• TIMOCOM: TIMOCOM is a European freight and vehicle exchange marketplace connecting shippers with road hauliers. Comparable to iloxx's LOX Frachten division for freight transportation arrangement across Europe.

Broad incumbents

• ShipStation: ShipStation is a multi-carrier shipping management platform for e-commerce merchants, offering label printing, rate shopping, and automation. Broader incumbent serving similar SMB shippers but with a wider feature set and US-centric heritage.
• GLS Germany: GLS is one of Germany's major parcel carriers, listed by iloxx as a logistics partner. As a broad incumbent, it serves the same shippers directly and competes with iloxx in parcel and freight forwarding.
• Hermes Germany (Evri): Hermes is a major German/UK parcel carrier offering direct online shipping for private and business customers. Operates as a broad incumbent in the same competitive set as iloxx's logistics partners and direct booking alternatives.
• DHL Paket: DHL Paket is Germany's largest parcel carrier and offers direct online booking for private and business shippers. As a broad incumbent with owned infrastructure, it competes with iloxx at the carrier-booking layer for the same customer base.

Emerging players

• Liefery (Lieferando same-day): Liefery provides same-day and on-demand delivery services in German cities, overlapping with iloxx's express parcel and time-defined delivery offerings. An emerging player focused on urban expedited delivery rather than multi-carrier aggregation.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/iloxx
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/iloxxag
• Facebookfacebook.com/iloxx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/iloxx

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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