HANSETRANS Holding

What HANSETRANS Holding does

HANSETRANS Holding GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German logistics and moving company headquartered in Hamburg, founded circa 1970 and operating for over 50 years. The group delivers three core service pillars — Umzüge (residential and commercial moving), Transport (furniture and goods transport, express and special cargo, fleet outsourcing), and Logistik (hospital/medical logistics, warehouse and fulfillment, construction site logistics, city logistics, IT rollout/rollback, vacation and peak coverage) — through a nationwide network of 14+ company-owned branches across every major German metropolitan area and three operating subsidiaries including HANSETRANS Möbel-Transport GmbH, HANSETRANS Hanseatische Transportgesellschaft mbH, and the STADTBOTE B2B courier brand.

The company's product technology is modest and operationally focused rather than differentiated: a Digitaler Umzugsrechner (online moving cost calculator) generates self-service quotes, a Kunden-Login portal provides order tracking with map and photo events for end customers, and an Unternehmerportal HIT lets independent transport partners accept and manage routes. Pricing is purely quote-based and varies by volume, distance, and complexity; private customers choose between the fixed-price HANSETRANS kompakt (DIY pack) and HANSETRANS exklusiv (full-service) tiers, while commercial and specialized logistics engagements are individually quoted.

The go-to-market is branch-direct and largely domestic, relying on local phone, email, contact forms, and SEO-optimized city pages (e.g., "Umzugsunternehmen Berlin") rather than enterprise sales motions. Revenue is diversified across households (frequent one-off, low-ticket moves), commercial relocation projects (higher-value negotiated contracts), specialized contract logistics (recurring but project-based), and B2B courier volume through STADTBOTE — without a publicly disclosed revenue figure or external institutional ownership. The company maintains ISO 27001, TÜV NORD, and ADSp 2017 compliance certifications, holds bp target neutral and ARAL partnerships for fuel and carbon programs, and reports over 1,070 vehicles operating nationwide via its courier subsidiary.

Name

HANSETRANS Holding

Legal name

HANSETRANS Holding GmbH

Website

https://hansetrans.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

HANSETRANS Holding GmbH is a Hamburg-based, family-owned German logistics group providing residential and commercial moving, furniture and goods transport, and specialized contract logistics (hospital, construction site, city, warehouse, and IT rollout) through 14+ nationwide branches and subsidiaries including the STADTBOTE B2B courier network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Logistics Services

NAICS

Local Messengers and Local Delivery (49221), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Warehousing and Storage (493), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite) (TLAAAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Premium B2B Express & Scheduled Time-Window Delivery (TLAAABAE), Internal Logistics & On-site Courier Services (BPABAEAH), High-Value / Fragile Bulky Goods Delivery (Art, antiques, pianos) (TLAAAKAI)

Keywords

• Moving services
• Furniture transport
• Specialized logistics
• B2B courier delivery
• Warehouse fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Private Moving Services: Residential moving services offered at fixed prices (Festpreise) with two models: HANSETRANS kompakt (customer packs/empties, company handles transport and logistics) and HANSETRANS exklusiv (full planning support from home with customized services). Revenue generated through per-service fees based on volume, distance, and additional services.
2. Commercial Moving Services: Business relocation services with individualized consultation and detailed cost estimates. Pricing based on volume diversity, logistics challenges, and specific requirements. Revenue generated through project-based quotes and service fees.
3. Freight Transport Services: Goods and furniture transport services including small transports, express deliveries, special shipments, and bulky goods. Revenue from transportation fees based on distance, cargo type, and urgency.
4. Logistics Services: Specialized logistics including hospital/medical logistics, warehouse logistics and fulfillment, construction site logistics, city logistics, rollout/rollback services, and backup/vacation coverage. Revenue from contract-based logistics services.
5. Fleet Outsourcing: Outsourcing of customer vehicle fleets to HANSETRANS management. Revenue generated through service contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HANSETRANS Holding GmbH operates a nationwide logistics and moving business in Germany, delivering private and commercial moves, furniture and goods transportation (including express and special cargo), and specialized logistics such as hospital/medical logistics, warehouse fulfillment, construction site logistics, city logistics, IT rollout/rollback, and fleet outsourcing. The company also runs the STADTBOTE B2B courier subsidiary across 10+ German cities and provides an online moving cost calculator (Digitaler Umzugsrechner) for transparent self-service quotes.

Product overview

HANSETRANS is a German logistics and moving company offering a comprehensive portfolio of services under three core pillars: Umzüge (moving services), Transport (transportation), and Logistik (logistics). The company operates as a family-owned business with over 50 years of experience, providing nationwide coverage through multiple branches. Moving services include private and commercial relocations with fixed-price packages (HANSETRANS kompakt and HANSETRANS exklusiv), packing, assembly, and decluttering. Transportation services cover furniture transport, express deliveries, special cargo, and fleet outsourcing. Logistics solutions encompass specialized areas such as hospital/medical logistics, warehouse fulfillment, construction site logistics, city logistics, and IT rollout/rollback services. The company also operates STADTBOTE, a same-day courier subsidiary serving 10 German cities with over 1,070 vehicles. A digital moving calculator tool enables online cost estimation. Services are delivered through a network of branches in major German cities including Berlin, Hamburg, Dresden, Wiesbaden, Bremen, Hannover, Stuttgart, Essen, Frankfurt, Köln, München, Nürnberg, and Leipzig.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HANSETRANS kompakt: Fixed-price moving package where customers pack themselves but HANSETRANS handles loading, transport, and unloading.
• HANSETRANS exklusiv

Products and services

• Umzüge (Moving Services) Private and commercial moving services covering packing, transportation, assembly, and unpacking of household goods and office equipment across Germany.
• Transport (Goods and Furniture Transportation) Goods and furniture transportation including small transports, express deliveries (Eil- und Sonderfahrten), special cargo and bulky goods (Spezial- und Sperrguttransport), and fleet outsourcing solutions for businesses.
• Logistik (Specialized Logistics) Specialized logistics solutions including hospital/medical logistics, warehouse logistics and fulfillment, construction site logistics, city logistics, rollout/rollback services, and vacation/replacement coverage.
• STADTBOTE (B2B Courier Service) Time-critical B2B courier and express delivery service for documents, small packages, medical, IT, food, and animal supplies, available 24/7/365 across 10+ German cities.
• Digitaler Umzugsrechner (Digital Moving Calculator) Online calculator that walks users through move planning by entering addresses and selecting furniture items to generate transparent cost estimates and quote requests.
• Entrümpelung (Decluttering and Property Clearance) Property clearance and decluttering services bundled with or supporting HANSETRANS moving services for households and commercial customers.
• Fuhrpark-Outsourcing (Fleet Outsourcing) Outsourcing of customer vehicle fleets to HANSETRANS management, providing dedicated transport capacity for businesses under service contracts.

Named customers26 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TÜV NORDcoreOthersTÜV NORD provides quality and safety certification services for HANSETRANS, demonstrating compliance with industry standards for transport and logistics operations.
• bp target neutralminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCarbon neutrality initiative partnership with BP's environmental program, supporting HANSETRANS's sustainability goals.
• ARALminorOthersFuel and mobility partnership providing HANSETRANS with fuel services and support infrastructure.
• SchindlerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorElevator company using STADTBOTE courier services for replacement parts and urgent deliveries.
• Zoo LeipzigminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeipzig Zoo using courier services for animal supplies and urgent logistics needs.
• LGHOminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare organization using courier services for medical logistics and supplies.
• Hagenbeck (Tierpark Hagenbeck)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHamburg's famous zoo using STADTBOTE for logistics and transport of animal supplies.
• Deutsche SeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSeafood company using STADTBOTE for temperature-sensitive food logistics.
• ComputacenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIT services company using STADTBOTE for IT equipment and technology logistics.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Dachser: Family-owned European road logistics provider with strong German presence in groupage freight and contract logistics — directly comparable ownership heritage and overlapping service lines including warehousing and B2B distribution.
• DHL Freight (Deutsche Post DHL Group): Europe's largest road freight and logistics provider, overlapping with HANSETRANS on domestic German road transport, courier, and contract logistics — significantly larger scale but competes for the same mid-market B2B customers.
• Hermes Germany (Otto Group): Major German parcel and 2-man handling provider serving B2C and B2B; overlaps with HANSETRANS on bulky goods handling, white-glove delivery, and returns logistics for retail and e-commerce customers.
• DB Schenker: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics operator with deep German road and warehousing networks; competes with HANSETRANS on commercial moving, transport, and contract logistics for enterprise accounts.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global logistics provider with road freight, contract logistics, and courier capabilities; competes with HANSETRANS on mid-market B2B transport and specialized logistics such as healthcare and automotive.

Direct peers

• BTL Logistik (BTL Transport & Logistik): German heavy-goods and project logistics specialist serving construction and industrial customers; overlaps with HANSETRANS' Baustellenlogistik, Sperrguttransport, and express delivery offerings.
• EUROTRANSPORT Umzüge & Logistik: German moving and logistics specialist offering private and commercial relocations with branch coverage; competes head-to-head with HANSETRANS on Umzüge, Möbeltransport, and enterprise relocation services in major German cities.
• GO! Express & Logistics: Germany's largest general-courier network with overnight and same-day B2B courier services across hundreds of locations — the closest direct comparable to HANSETRANS' STADTBOTE subsidiary on service model, customer profile, and 24/7 time-critical positioning.

Emerging players

• Time:metters (Lufthansa subsidiary): Time-critical and same-day courier specialist; smaller and more specialized than HANSETRANS but directly comparable on urgent B2B courier use cases and 24/7 availability.

Regional players

• BAHR Bewegung GmbH: Regional German specialist in heavy/bulky goods, industrial moving, and machine relocation — narrower than HANSETRANS but directly comparable on Sperrguttransport and special cargo capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/hansetrans

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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