What Seifert Logistics Group does

Seifert Logistics Group is a family-owned German contract logistics and freight forwarding provider founded in 1947 in Ehingen/Berg and headquartered in Ulm. The company operates more than 45 locations across Germany, Poland, and the Czech Republic, managing over 950,000 m² of logistics space and handling approximately 1,500 daily transports on its pan-European road freight network. Its primary vertical is the automotive industry, where it provides sequencing, kitting, subassembly, engine assembly, warehousing, and inbound plant logistics for major OEMs including Mercedes-Benz AG and Daimler Buses; secondary verticals include chemicals (Dow Chemical), building materials (via BTL Spedition), paper, pharmaceuticals, and consumer goods (Husqvarna).

The company's core technology stack combines warehouse management systems, transportation management systems, IoT-enabled tracking (inventory drones, wearables), and an emerging layer of applied AI including image recognition for quality control, an internal employee-facing AI chatbot, and an enterprise-wide Digital Twin knowledge management initiative launched in 2025. A flagship differentiator is its certified additive manufacturing facility using Farsoon 3D printers and Wibu-Systems CodeMeter encrypted licensing, deployed as a pilot partner of Daimler Buses for on-demand spare-part production via Daimler Buses' eShop. The Ulm Nord headquarters integrates a 5.5 MWp rooftop photovoltaic system with EV charging, geothermal heating, and electric semi-truck operations (eActros) serving Mercedes-Benz Wörth.

Seifert generates revenue primarily through managed-services contracts (contract logistics under multi-year agreements at dedicated and multi-user facilities) supplemented by transaction-fee European freight transport, professional industrial cleaning services (Seifert Service GmbH), and per-job additive manufacturing. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting automotive and industrial procurement decision-makers, supported by participation in leading industry events (LogiMAT, transport logistic, BVL Supply Chain CX). Recent growth has been driven by acquisitions (BTL Spedition in 2022, LOREL Logistik in 2023), major facility openings (Ulm Nord in 2022, Bischweier ICC in 2025, Mühlacker in 2025), and a generational leadership transition with Axel Frey succeeding Harald Seifert as CEO in February 2022.

Name

Seifert Logistics Group

Legal name

Seifert Logistics Group

Website

https://seifert-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Seifert Logistics Group is a family-owned German contract logistics and freight provider serving primarily automotive OEMs and industrial manufacturers across 45+ European locations, offering integrated warehousing, sequencing, transport, and additive manufacturing of spare parts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Logistics and Freight Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Construction & Building Materials (TLAIALAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Value-Added Warehousing Services (Kitting, Labeling, Repack, Light Assembly) (TLALAAAL), Kitting, Bundling & Promotional Co-Packing (Gift Sets, Multipacks, Subscription Kits) (TLAIAGAD)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• European road freight
• Automotive logistics
• Warehousing and distribution
• Industrial 3D printing

Headquarters

HQ city

Ulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices27 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Logistics: Seifert provides bespoke contract logistics services including warehousing, value-added logistics, sequencing, kitting, and assembly services primarily for automotive OEMs and industrial clients. Services are delivered under long-term contracts at dedicated or multi-user facilities. This is the largest revenue contributor, growing approximately 25% in 2022 and continuing to drive overall group growth. The segment includes assembly services (engine assembly, component assembly), consulting, and supply chain management.
2. European Freight / Spedition: Seifert operates a pan-European road freight network providing full-load and less-than-truckload transport services across Europe. The business handled approximately 1,500 transports per day as of 2022. Revenue is generated through per-shipment or contract freight rates. The segment was challenged by Ukraine war-related diesel price increases and driver shortages but maintained stability through 2023.
3. Silo and Tank Interior Cleaning: Seifert Service GmbH provides industrial cleaning services for silos, tanks, and bulk containers. This is a specialized service typically billed on a per-job or contract basis.
4. Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing Services: On-demand production of spare parts using certified 3D printing technology. Revenue is generated through the sale of printed parts and encrypted digital licenses for part production, serving as a Daimler Buses service partner.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Seifert Logistics Group is a family-owned contract logistics and European freight provider that designs, operates, and manages warehousing, supply chain, sequencing, kitting, subassembly, and engine assembly solutions primarily for automotive OEMs and industrial customers across 45+ European locations. The company additionally offers pan-European road freight (Spedition), industry-specific logistics solutions (Automotive, Chemistry, Building Materials, Paper, Pharma, Consumer Goods), silo and tank interior cleaning, and on-demand 3D printing / additive manufacturing of spare parts using encrypted license management.

Product overview

Seifert Logistics Group is a family-owned logistics company offering an integrated portfolio of logistics services. The core offering consists of Contract Logistics (Kontraktlogistik) for warehousing, supply chain management, and assembly; Europe-wide Shipping (Europaweite Spedition) for international freight; and Industry Solutions (Branchenlösungen) tailored to Automotive, Chemistry, Building Materials, Paper, Pharma, and Consumer Goods sectors. Supporting services include Silo and Tank Interior Cleaning via Seifert Service GmbH, and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing) for on-demand spare parts and prototyping. The company operates from 45+ locations across Europe with over 1,000,000 m² of logistics space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Seifert Polska: Polish subsidiary of Seifert Logistics Group, operating contract logistics and transport services with 7 locations and over 50 million euros in revenue.
• Seifert Automotive Polska
• Seifert Logistics Group (English)
• Seifert Logistics s.r.o.

Products and services

• Contract Logistics (Kontraktlogistik) Comprehensive contract logistics services including warehousing, supply chain management, assembly services, and consulting for industrial customers, with deep specialization in the automotive sector (sequencing, kitting, subassembly, engine assembly, JIT/JIS delivery).
• European Road Freight / Shipping (Europaweite Spedition) Pan-European road freight services covering FTL and LTL transport routes across Europe with a modern fleet including electric semi-truck tractors (eActros 300/600). Approximately 1,500 transports per day as of 2022.
• Industry Solutions (Branchenlösungen) Tailored logistics solutions for specific industries including Automotive, Chemistry, Building Materials, Paper, Pharma, and Consumer Goods, combining warehousing, value-added services, and dedicated account management.
• Silo and Tank Interior Cleaning (Silo- und Tankinnenreinigung) Professional cleaning services for silos, tank interiors, and bulk containers, operated through the Seifert Service GmbH subsidiary and supporting chemical and bulk industry customers.
• Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing (Additive Fertigung) On-demand 3D printing services for spare parts production, prototypes, and custom components using certified Farsoon Technologies printers with secure encrypted (CodeMeter) license-based production, operated as Daimler Buses service partner.

Quantifiable outcome

• Revenue grew from ~220M EUR (2021) to ~350M EUR (2025), a compound growth path over four years
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• BayWa r.e.majorTechnology or Integration · 1 October 2025BayWa r.e. was the installation partner for the 5.5 MWp rooftop photovoltaic system at the Ulm Nord logistics center. Approximately 11,000 PV modules were installed between March and October 2024.
• Mercedes-Benz AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Mercedes-Benz AG is Seifert's most significant strategic customer-partner. Seifert operates multiple dedicated logistics facilities for Mercedes-Benz, including an International Consolidation Center (ICC) in Bischweier (~130,000 m², opened May 2025) and inbound electric logistics to the Wörth plant. The partnership involves joint planning, co-investment in facilities, and integration of Seifert's electric fleet into Mercedes-Benz's supply chain. Panattoni was the property developer for the Bischweier ICC.
• PanattonimajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2025Panattoni is the property developer that developed the International Consolidation Center (ICC) in Bischweier for Mercedes-Benz AG and Seifert Logistics Group. This was one of the largest revitalization projects in southern Germany, completed in May 2025.
• Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Seifert Logistics Group officially joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) in 2025, committing to science-based climate targets. This formalizes the company's sustainability strategy and aligns its emissions reduction goals with global climate science requirements.
• Dow ChemicalcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 June 2024Seifert Logistics Group is a logistics partner for Dow Chemical Europe, providing road transport services. Seifert was awarded the Dow Chemical European Gold Award 2024 in the Road category, recognizing excellence in safety, sustainability, social responsibility, and service — the four pillars of the Dow 4STAR program.
• Mercedes-Benz TrucksmajorTechnology or Integration · 1 December 2023Seifert participates in Mercedes-Benz Trucks' electrification program for plant logistics. Seifert received eActros 300 electric trucks for use in the Mercedes-Benz Wörth plant inbound logistics. The program was supported by the German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) with ~3 million euros in funding (KsNI directive). Seifert is among 16 logistics partners using eActros trucks for electric plant logistics.
• Daimler BusescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 May 2023Seifert serves as pilot cooperation partner for Daimler Buses in the testing and rollout of decentralized additive manufacturing (3D printing) of spare parts. Seifert operates certified Farsoon 3D printers and uses Wibu-Systems' CodeMeter encrypted license management. Daimler Buses provides the eShop platform for digital license sales; Seifert provides on-demand manufacturing and acts as a Daimler Buses service partner.
• Noerpel-GruppeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 May 2023Seifert Logistics Group and the Noerpel-Gruppe (another Ulm-based logistics company) partnered on humanitarian aid, jointly donating 10,000 euros to support the solidarity partnership between Ulm/Neu-Ulm and the Ukrainian city of Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi. Both companies also organized logistics support for aid transports to Ukraine.
• LOREL Logistik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Seifert Logistics Group acquired LOREL Logistik GmbH effective January 1, 2023. Lorel, based in Bremen with ~1,000 employees and ~120,000 m² of logistics space, provides full and empty load handling for a premium automotive manufacturer. The acquisition was part of Seifert's 'nextLevel' strategy to expand in northern Germany. Lorel continues to operate its business; Seifert is integrating the company into the group (renamed Seifert Logistik Bremen GmbH).
• BTL Spedition GmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Seifert acquired BTL Spedition GmbH effective January 1, 2022. BTL, based in Burgau with ~5 million euros in revenue, specialized in the DIY/building materials sector. The acquisition secured succession for BTL's founder Karl-Heinz Wieschau and strengthened Seifert's presence in the building materials vertical. BTL continues to operate under its own name.

Scale indicators22 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Dachser SE: Family-owned global logistics powerhouse with European contract logistics and European road freight divisions serving the same automotive and industrial customer base as Seifert.
• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL Group): World's largest contract logistics provider with automotive and industrial verticals; competes with Seifert on enterprise customer RFPs and sets the upper bound of competitive intensity in the DACH market.
• Rhenus Logistics (Rethmann Group): Large European contract logistics, freight, and warehousing provider with broader geographic reach and significantly greater scale than Seifert, frequently bidding for the same automotive and industrial contracts.

Direct peers

• Geis Holding GmbH & Co. KG: Mid-sized German-owned logistics group providing contract logistics, road freight, and air/sea forwarding across Europe — overlapping mid-market positioning with Seifert.
• Noerpel-Gruppe: Ulm-headquartered family-owned logistics group operating contract logistics, freight forwarding, and warehousing across southern Germany — directly overlapping with Seifert's DACH heartland.
• Honold Logistik GmbH & Co. KG: Mid-sized southern-German family-owned contract logistics provider with comparable automotive and industrial customer base, regional density, and integrated warehousing/transport model.
• FIEGE Logistik Stiftung & Co. KG: Family-owned mid-sized German 3PL/contract logistics provider with strong automotive and consumer-goods focus, comparable in size, ownership model, and integrated warehousing-plus-transport offering to Seifert.
• BLG Logistics Group AG & Co. KG: German automotive and contract logistics specialist with similar vertical focus on automotive OEMs, tier-1s, and industrial clients; comparable customer profile and contract logistics capabilities.
• Schnellecke Group AG & Co. KG: German automotive-focused contract logistics provider serving VW, BMW and other OEMs with sequencing, JIT, and assembly services — directly comparable to Seifert's automotive core.

Regional players

• Spedition Queck GmbH: Mid-sized German contract logistics and freight forwarding group focused on automotive and industrial clients in central Germany — comparable service mix but geographically more concentrated.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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