What Scan Shipping does

Scan-Shipping A/S is a privately held, Denmark-headquartered international freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1969 and operating as a subsidiary of Scan-Group. The company provides end-to-end multimodal transport solutions across ocean freight (LCL consolidation and FCL), air freight (including charters), rail (weekly China-to-Europe service via Wuhan and Warsaw), road transport (daily departures across Nordics, Germany, Benelux, and North America), project logistics (heavy lift, renewable energy, mining via the SSPL division), and warehousing (including a 5,500 sq. m. dedicated facility at the Freeport of Copenhagen). Value-added services include customs clearance and cargo insurance.

The company serves enterprise and mid-market B2B customers across six primary verticals — Food & Beverage (temperature-controlled transport), Marine (24/7 vessel support and spares), AOG/Aerospace (time-critical airline logistics), Africa (via a partnership with Africa Transport Solutions), Project Cargo, and Oil & Gas — with supplementary offerings in E-commerce and Aid & Relief. Distribution is anchored by 15+ owned local offices across 14+ countries on four continents, supplemented by an e-commerce portal for self-service booking, tracking, sailing schedules, and request-for-quote, plus a suite of nine online reference tools.

Revenue is generated primarily through transaction-fee pricing on a per-shipment basis, with quote-based rates that vary by cargo type, dimensions, weight, origin, destination, and transport mode; pricing is not publicly disclosed and is finalized at booking confirmation. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales through local offices with inside sales via online RFQ and self-service digital tools. The company holds ISO 9001, 14001, and 45001 certifications (DNV) and operates as an FMC-licensed Ocean Freight Forwarder and NVOCC in the United States. No public revenue, headcount, or funding data is disclosed.

Name

Scan Shipping

Legal name

Scan-Shipping A/S

Website

https://scan-shipping.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Scan-Shipping A/S is a privately held Danish freight forwarder (founded 1969, part of Scan-Group) operating 15+ offices across 14+ countries, providing multimodal ocean, air, rail, road, project, and warehousing logistics to enterprise customers in Food & Beverage, Marine, Aerospace, Africa, and Project Cargo verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Water Transportation (4400), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Project & OOG/Breakbulk Ocean Forwarding (Out-of-Gauge, RoRo) (TLACABAH), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD), Bills of Lading (B/L) & Sea Waybill Issuance/Management (TLACAHAA), Breakbulk & Project Cargo Handling (Heavy Lift, Out-of-Gauge Handling) (TLAHALAH)

Keywords

• Ocean freight forwarding
• Air freight services
• Project logistics
• Warehousing and distribution
• Customs clearance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Copenhagen

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices28 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ocean Freight (LCL & FCL): Less than Container Load (LCL) and Full Container Load (FCL) ocean freight services with access to comprehensive global network of guaranteed direct consolidated services. LCL offers minimal physical handling reducing risk of damages. FCL provides multiple carrier options with differentiated service levels.
2. Air Freight: Air freight services with contracts with major carriers and niche operators for global door-to-door coverage. Tailor-made solutions combining lead time and cost-efficiency. Full and part charter services for remote destinations and time-critical cargo.
3. Rail Transport: Weekly rail service from China to Europe with pre-carriage to Wuhan for consolidation and deconsolidation in Warsaw for on-carriage to final destination. Total transit time approximately 18-20 days.
4. Road Transport: European road transport with extensive coverage providing daily departures between Nordics, Germany and Benelux; fixed weekly departures between Portugal, Italy, Spain and Nordics; multiple weekly departures to rest of Europe. Also road service throughout North America.
5. Project Logistics: Project logistics services including project management, on-site management, procurement management, port handling, chartering, route surveys, heavy lift, specialized cable logistics, permits and compliance management.
6. Warehousing: Global network of state-of-the-art warehousing facilities for trans-loading, short-or long-term storage, freight tracking, labelling, distribution, specialized equipment, packing and crating services. Dedicated 5,500 sq.m. facility at The Freeport of Copenhagen.
7. Value Added Services - Customs Clearance: Experts in trade requirements, process, customs and tariff regulations facilitating movement of goods in and out of different countries.
8. Cargo Insurance: Affordable, comprehensive and customizable cargo insurance providing subsequent and elective protection coverage for cargo.
9. Africa Logistics: Full-scale logistics and transport solutions for African continent through partnership with Africa Transport Solutions (ATS), including customs clearances, door/site deliveries, vessel and aircraft chartering.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Scan-Shipping is an international freight forwarder and logistics provider that arranges the physical movement of cargo via ocean (LCL and FCL), air, rail, and road transport, and offers complementary warehousing, project logistics, customs clearance, and cargo insurance services. It sells tailored end-to-end logistics solutions to enterprise customers in vertical industries such as Food & Beverage, Marine, Oil & Gas, Aerospace, and Aid & Relief, through a global network of 15+ wholly-owned local offices and an online self-service portal.

Product overview

Scan Shipping offers a comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding platform with a portfolio of transport and specialized industry services. The core offerings include Ocean Freight (LCL consolidation and FCL services), Rail Transport (China to Europe), Air Freight (including charter services), Road Transport (LTL/PTL/FTL), Project Logistics (SSPL for heavy lift and renewable energy), and Warehousing. These transport services are complemented by industry-specific verticals covering Food & Beverage, Marine, Aerospace/AOG, Africa, and E-commerce logistics. The company also provides value-added services including cargo insurance and customs clearance. A suite of online tools and calculators includes Container Specifications, Emission Calculator, Ocean Freight Volume Calculator, Vessel Tracker, INCO Terms, UN Location Codes, Shipping Glossary, and Hazardous Information reference.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Scan-Shipping Project Logistics (SSPL): Project logistics division specializing in comprehensive project management for complex cargo, including renewable energy, mining, and heavy lift operations with adherence to ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards.

Products and services

• Ocean Freight Ocean freight services including Less than Container Load (LCL) consolidation with guaranteed direct services and Full Container Load (FCL) with multiple carrier options and differentiated service levels. Sold to enterprise customers shipping internationally.
• Air Freight Air freight services with tailor-made solutions combining lead time and cost-efficiency, including full and part air charters for remote destinations, time-critical cargo, heavy/oversized cargo, and sensitive/dangerous goods. Sold to enterprise and time-critical cargo shippers.
• Rail Transport Weekly rail service from China to Europe with pre-carriage to Wuhan for consolidation and deconsolidation in Warsaw, offering approximately 18-20 days total transit time at fixed rates from China gateway cities. Sold to importers/exporters between China and Europe.
• Road Transport European road transport with daily departures between Nordics, Germany, and Benelux; fixed weekly departures between Portugal, Italy, Spain and Nordics; and multiple weekly departures throughout Europe and North America, offering LTL, PTL, and FTL shipments. Sold to shippers needing inland distribution.
• Scan-Shipping Project Logistics (SSPL) Project logistics managing projects from concept to completion including project management, on-site supervision, procurement, port handling, chartering, crane and transport installation, heavy lift solutions, and specialized cable and transmission logistics for renewable energy projects. Sold to project owners and EPC contractors.
• Warehousing Global warehousing with trans-loading, short- or long-term storage, freight tracking, labelling, distribution, specialized equipment, packing and crating services, including a dedicated 5,500 sq. m. facility at the Freeport of Copenhagen. Sold to enterprise customers needing contract logistics.
• Africa Logistics Full-scale logistics and transport solutions for Africa through partnership with Africa Transport Solutions (ATS), including customs clearances, door/site deliveries, bonded transits, abnormal loads, vessel and aircraft chartering, and hazardous materials handling. Sold to importers and project owners operating in Africa.
• Food & Beverage Logistics Temperature-controlled transport and handling of dry, flexi and ISO shipments for wine, beverage, dairy, dried food, seafood, meat, fruit, vegetable and flower products, working with regulatory agencies and certified vendors. Sold to food and beverage producers and distributors.
• Marine Logistics 24/7/365 vessel support including delivery of ship spares and marine parts door to deck or port to port, customs clearance, port agency, stevedoring, and repair works. Sold to vessel operators, ship owners, and marine services companies.
• AOG/Aerospace Logistics 24/7/365 airline and aerospace industry support with dedicated teams in Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Estonia and Singapore, providing 100% monitored shipments with delivery notifications. Sold to airlines, MRO providers, and aerospace operators.
• Cargo Insurance Affordable, comprehensive and customizable cargo insurance providing subsequent and elective protection coverage for cargo shipments, with dedicated insurance contact channel ([email protected]). Sold to enterprise shippers across all transport modes.
• Customs Clearance Expert trade, customs, and tariff services facilitating the movement of goods in and out of different countries, delivered through local offices with regulatory expertise. Sold to enterprise shippers needing cross-border documentation.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transit time of approximately 18-20 days for China to Europe rail service
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature10 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Africa Transport Solutions (ATS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Cape Town based Africa Transport Solutions (ATS) provides the foundation for Scan-Shipping's solid infrastructure in South Africa and full-service logistics offering throughout Africa. This partnership enables customs clearances, door/site deliveries, bonded transits, abnormal loads, vessel and aircraft chartering, and hazardous materials handling across the African continent.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• CEVA Logistics: Global third-party logistics provider offering freight management, contract logistics, and finished vehicle logistics. Comparable multi-modal service set and target customer profile to Scan-Shipping.
• GEODIS: French-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider offering ocean, air, road, and customs services. Comparable full multi-modal offering and vertical specialization approach to Scan-Shipping.
• Expeditors International of Washington: US-listed global freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight forwarding plus customs clearance. Closely comparable service mix to Scan-Shipping's core LCL/FCL ocean and air freight offerings.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered mid-sized global forwarder with air, sea, road, and contract logistics plus vertical specializations (Automotive, Healthcare, Fashion). Closely comparable scale and product portfolio to Scan-Shipping.
• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics across similar multi-modal service lines. Closest geographic and product peer to Scan-Shipping, with materially larger scale.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: One of the world's largest freight forwarders offering sea, air, road, and contract logistics with a far broader network than Scan-Shipping. Directly comparable across all core service lines (LCL/FCL ocean, air, road).
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering ocean, air, road, and customs services worldwide. Overlaps with Scan-Shipping's full multi-modal book but at materially greater scale and brand recognition.

Regional players

• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered logistics provider with strong intra-Asia and China-Europe freight forwarding capabilities. Comparable ocean/air/road forwarding and warehousing services with regional focus overlapping Scan-Shipping's Asia offices.
• Sinotrans Limited: China-headquartered freight forwarder with global network focused on China-origin trade lanes. Comparable service offering to Scan-Shipping's China offices and Asia-Europe rail product, though more regionally concentrated.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider offering air/sea forwarding, contract logistics, and automotive logistics. Comparable ocean and air freight forwarding services with strong Asia presence, overlapping Scan-Shipping's Asian network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scanshippingus

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

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