Roman Mayer Logistics Group

What Roman Mayer Logistics Group does

Roman Mayer Logistics Group is a family-owned German logistics company founded in 1969 by Roman Mayer, headquartered in Gersthofen, Bavaria, and reporting EUR 200 million in annual revenue across 39 locations with more than 1,600 employees and approximately 100 apprentices. The group operates as a full-service logistics provider across six service lines: Distribution (national and international freight via the Online System Logistik network), Transport (fleet of 500+ towing units with telematics), Contract Logistics (350,000+ sqm of logistics space including automated high-bay warehouses and AKL), IT-Service (in-house competence center, ERP hosting, BI tools, telematics, interface development), Reusable Container Logistics (via wholly-owned subsidiary Comepack in Germany, France, Spain, Poland, and China), and Consulting.

The business is built on proprietary IT and physical automation rather than AI: an internal IT Competence Center develops and maintains WMS, telematics, dispatch, and container-management software integrated with customer ERP systems, while facilities such as Hirschberg and Nördlingen feature fully automated high-bay warehouses, automatic small-parts storage, and pick-to-light systems. Certifications include DIN EN ISO 9001/14001, HACCP, and DIN EN 16258, alongside extensive hazardous-goods permits under Störfallverordnung and BImSchG supporting 65,000+ pallet spaces for dangerous goods.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based transport fees, managed contract-logistics services, IT/BI subscription and project work, consulting engagements, and pooling/management fees from Comepack. The go-to-market is primarily direct enterprise field sales targeting industrial manufacturers and retail clients (anchored by long-term relationships with Henkel, CREATON, Dehner Garten-Center, and an automotive supplier since 2003), supplemented by the OSL partnership network (101 system partners, 314 depots in 42 countries), participation in industry events such as transport logistic Munich, and subsidiary-level regional channels. No external equity funding has been reported; growth has been organic and acquisition-led across 56 years of operation.

Name

Roman Mayer Logistics Group

Legal name

Roman Mayer GmbH

Website

https://romanmayer-group.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Roman Mayer Logistics Group is a family-owned German logistics provider founded in 1969, offering end-to-end transport, contract logistics, IT services, and reusable container management across 39 locations in Europe and China, serving industrial manufacturers and enterprise clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Project Cargo Logistics & Transport Management (TLADAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Power Generation & Grid Equipment Transport (Transformers, Turbines) (TLADAGAK), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI), Lithium Batteries & Energy Storage DG Logistics (UN38.3, Class 9) (TLAIAJAG), Project Cargo & Heavy-Lift Transload (TLALAFAL)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• Road freight transport
• Warehousing fulfillment
• Reusable container pooling
• Supply chain consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Gersthofen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transportation Services: Charges for road freight transport services including national and international FTL/LTL shipments, express delivery, temperature-controlled, hazardous goods, and special transport. Fleet of 400+ towing units plus additional contracted capacity. Revenue recognized per shipment/tonnage.
2. Contract Logistics & Warehousing: Comprehensive logistics services including storage (350,000+ sqm logistics space), order fulfillment, co-packing, labeling, and value-added services. Often structured as long-term contracts with customers requiring integrated supply chain solutions.
3. IT Services: Hardware and software services provided to customers and internal operations including server hosting, ERP integration, interface development, and business intelligence tools.
4. Consulting: Advisory services for supply chain optimization, logistics concept design, project planning, and automation. Typically project-based or retained consulting engagements.
5. Returnable Container Management (Comepack): Pooling and rental of reusable containers and load carriers. Revenue from management fees, cleaning services, and pooling/rental charges.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Roman Mayer Logistics Group provides end-to-end logistics services as a family-owned full-service provider: national and international road freight transport with a fleet of more than 500 towing units, contract logistics and warehousing across 350,000+ sqm of space (including automated high-bay and AKL facilities), reusable container pooling via its Comepack subsidiary, and IT services plus logistics consulting. The group operates 39 locations in Germany, France, Spain, Poland, and China, serving industrial manufacturers, retailers, and e-commerce companies with hazardous goods, temperature-controlled, and special transport capabilities.

Product overview

Roman Mayer Logistik Group is a family-owned, medium-sized logistics company founded in 1969, offering comprehensive logistics solutions as a full-service provider. The portfolio consists of six core service areas: Distribution (national/international freight and procurement via Online System Logistik network), Transport (fleet of over 500 pulling units with telematics), Contract Logistics (storage, commissioning, fulfillment with over 350,000 sqm logistics space), IT-Service (software/hardware solutions, telematics, interfaces), Reusable Container Logistics (via subsidiary Comepack), and Consulting. The company operates as a one-stop solution provider with its own IT competence center and operates across Germany and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• comepack: International specialist for reusable packaging and container management solutions, operating in Germany, France, Spain, Poland, and China.

Products and services

• Distribution

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.75% on-time delivery rate achieved by top driver (Maurice Barchet) for CREATON — best in Germany
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Online System Logistik Partners (all 101 system partners)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Collaborative network of 101 logistics companies across 42 countries. The OSL network operates 4 hubs (Central-HUB I and II, Norf-HUB, Süd-HUB) and processes 277 truckloads per night at the hub. Certified to DIN EN ISO 9001, DIN EN ISO 14001, DIN EN 16258, and HACCP.
• Dehner Garten-CenterminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Roman Mayer collaborated with Dehner Garten-Center on a joint CSR initiative — the 'Gemüse Ackerdemie' project at Augsburg Simpert school, providing 14 raised beds for a school garden program. Roman Mayer provided transportation/logistics support while Dehner supplied gardening materials.
• Gersthofer Tisch / Caritasverband AugsburgminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Roman Mayer provides free transportation capacity for the Caritas-operated food bank in Gersthofen, collecting food from local bakeries and supermarkets and delivering to the distribution point. This is an ongoing community service partnership, not a commercial arrangement.
• Spedition Nuber GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Roman Mayer Logistics Group acquired Spedition Nuber, integrating it into the group. News section confirms 'Roman Mayer Logistik Group übernimmt Spedition Nuber.' Nuber operates from Augsburg (Derchinger Str. 125) and Schwarzenbruck locations.
• Henkel AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Roman Mayer is an official strategic partner within Henkel's Strategic Relation Management (SRM) program. The partnership covers contract logistics for Henkel's Adhesive & Technologies and Schwarzkopf Professional divisions across multiple Roman Mayer facilities. As part of the relationship, Roman Mayer has deployed battery-electric heavy trucks on warehouse supply routes, installed PV-powered charging infrastructure (100% green electricity) at Hirschberg and Nördlingen sites, and implemented comprehensive sustainability reporting. The partnership was recognized with the Sustainovation Award 2024 — Sustainovation Partner of the Year.
• Comepack ChinaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2005Joint venture established in Shanghai in 2005, later expanded with new logistics and cleaning facilities in Wuxi and Chuzhou in 2010. Extends Comepack's reusable container pooling operations to China.
• Comepack (Subsidiary)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1996Comepack GmbH is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Roman Mayer Logistics Group, specializing in returnable container pooling, cleaning, and management solutions. With operations in Germany, France, Spain, and Poland, Comepack is positioned as a leading specialist for individual reusable packaging logistics solutions in Europe. The group aims to be the leading specialist for individual reusable packaging solutions in Europe.
• Online System Logistik (OSL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1995Roman Mayer (via Döderlein Spedition) is a founding member of Online System Logistik since its establishment in 1995. The partnership provides access to a European network of 101 system partners with 314 depots in 42 countries, handling 3.02 million shipments per year (1.37 million tonnes annually). Roman Mayer's Döderlein is one of 38 shareholders of the OSL network.
• Turkey Logistics PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDöderlein Türkei Abteilung handles truck transport and customs clearance between Turkey and Germany. The company cooperates with capable local partners for cross-border logistics services to/from Turkey.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Dachser: German family-owned logistics company offering road freight, contract logistics, and warehousing across Europe. Comparable in scale, ownership structure, and one-stop service portfolio including air/ocean via partners.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Osnabrück-headquartered global forwarder with strong road freight and contract logistics in Germany and Europe. Comparable mid-sized family-controlled competitor with multimodal capabilities and digital tools.
• Rhenus Logistics: German family-owned logistics group providing contract logistics, warehousing, road freight, and specialized transport (including chemicals/hazmat). Closest direct competitor in German Mittelstand 3PL segment.
• FIEGE: German family-owned contract logistics specialist with deep warehousing and fulfillment capabilities. Comparable in being family-controlled, contract-logistics-led, and serving industrial B2B customers across Europe.
• Noerpel Group: German mid-sized logistics provider with road freight, contract logistics, and warehousing. Comparable regional mid-market scale and B2B industrial customer focus in southern Germany.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global #1 freight forwarder with extensive contract logistics and road freight capabilities across Europe. Operates at much larger scale with broader service portfolio including air and ocean.
• DB Schenker: German rail- and road-based logistics incumbent with land, air, and ocean freight plus contract logistics. Much larger scale but comparable German B2B contract logistics positioning.
• DSV A/S: Danish global freight forwarder with strong European road, contract logistics, and solutions business (recently acquired DB Schenker). Comparable contract logistics and road freight capabilities but vastly larger scale.

Emerging players

• Geodis: French global logistics provider with strong contract logistics and road freight in Europe. Similar mid-to-large scale European contract logistics footprint, partial overlap on industrial customers.
• Logwin Group: German-Austrian contract logistics and transport provider with focus on industrial customers and intra-European supply chains. Comparable contract-logistics-led model serving industrial clients.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/romanmayer_group
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/roman-mayer-gmbh

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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