What Andreas Schmid Group does

Andreas Schmid Group (legal entity: Andreas Schmid Logistik AG) is a family-owned, full-service logistics provider founded in 1928 and headquartered in Gersthofen, Bavaria, Germany. The company operates approximately 30 logistics locations across Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Romania, and Slovakia, totaling roughly 260,000 m² of warehouse space, with around 120 owned trucks and 1,300+ employees. Its service portfolio spans freight (LTL/FTL, air and sea, customs clearance, dedicated trucks, and bulk transport via the Weisstrans brand acquired in June 2026), contract logistics (POS logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, value-added services, in-house logistics, hazardous goods handling), and industry verticals including AS Cosmetics (IFS-certified) and AS Wine Logistics, as well as consumer goods, automotive, and aerospace. Technology stack includes a digital dispatch map, Track & Trace customer portal, and the Andreas Schmid Lab innovation unit, supplemented by an in-house creative agency (media.d.sign) and personnel placement services. The company is organized as an Aktiengesellschaft (AG) under private family ownership with a supervisory board chaired by Alfred Kolb, a management board (Vorstand) including CFO Dr. Claudia Ambrosy, CDO Dr. Matthias Marquart, and board member Thomas Schledorn.

The business model is B2B enterprise logistics on a quote-based, multi-year contract basis. Revenue is generated across five streams: freight solutions (transaction-fee transport), contract logistics (managed services), industry solutions (vertical managed services), personnel services, and the media.d.sign creative agency. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales supported by a multilingual website, trade show presence at transport logistic and Cosmetic Business, and active B2B social channels. Customer concentration risk appears moderate, with Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe as the most prominently disclosed account (dedicated 120,000-pallet annual can logistics in Olching), balanced by undisclosed diversification across cosmetics, wine, consumer goods, automotive, and aerospace verticals. Key certifications include EMAS (environmental), IFS (cosmetics quality), and full GDPR/DSGVO compliance.

Name

Andreas Schmid Group

Legal name

Andreas Schmid Logistik AG

Website

https://andreas-schmid.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1928

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Andreas Schmid Group is a family-owned German logistics provider founded in 1928, operating 30+ locations across Central and Eastern Europe with 1,300+ employees and 260,000 m² of warehouse space, offering freight, contract logistics, and industry verticals for enterprise customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Freight Brokerage (Truckload/LTL/Intermodal) (TLAIANAA)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• Freight forwarding
• Warehouse management
• Supply chain solutions
• Transport logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Gersthofen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Solutions: Core freight business including less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) transport, as well as air and sea freight with customs clearance services. Also includes dedicated truck services and special transportation.
2. Contract Logistics: Warehouse management and contract logistics services including POS logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, value-added services, in-house logistics, hazardous materials logistics, and consulting
3. Industry Solutions: Vertical-specific logistics for cosmetics, wine, consumer goods, automotive, aerospace, and startups with specialized handling requirements and certifications
4. Personnel Services: Qualified personnel placement services for logistics operations
5. Media Services (media.d.sign): Creative agency and communication design services

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Andreas Schmid Group is a full-service provider of integrated logistics solutions offering freight transport (LTL/FTL, air & sea, customs clearance, dedicated trucks, bulk transport), contract logistics (warehousing, POS logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, value-added services, hazardous goods handling), and industry-specific vertical solutions for cosmetics, wine, consumer goods, automotive, and aerospace clients across Germany and Central/Eastern Europe.

Product overview

The Andreas Schmid Group is a family-run logistics company founded in 1928, offering a comprehensive suite of customized logistics solutions. The portfolio includes core Freight Solutions (Stückgut, LTL/FTL, Air & Sea, customs clearance, dedicated truck services, and bulk transport via Weisstrans), Contract Logistics (POS logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, value-added services, inhouse logistics, and hazardous goods handling), and specialized Industry Vertical Solutions (AS Cosmetics, AS Wine Logistics, Consumer Goods, Automotive & Industry, Aerospace). The company operates with 260,000 m² of logistics space at 30+ locations across Germany and Central/Eastern Europe. Key differentiators include the AS Cosmetics and AS Wine Logistics vertical solutions, an Innovation Lab for future technologies, the media.d.sign creative agency, and personnel services. The company slogan is '#logisticsbeyond,' reflecting their focus on comprehensive, technology-driven logistics beyond traditional transport services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AS Cosmetics: Maßgeschneiderte Logistiklösungen für die Kosmetikbranche mit Value Added Services wie Farbwechsel, Displayaufbau und Gefahrgut-Handling.
• AS Wine Logistics

Products and services

• Freight Solutions Comprehensive freight and transportation services including national and international shipping, less-than-truckload (LTL) and full-truckload (FTL) transport, air and sea freight, customs clearance, Europe Gateway services, dedicated truck services, and bulk goods transport. Designed for enterprise B2B customers requiring customized shipping solutions.
• Contract Logistics Contract logistics services including POS logistics, e-commerce fulfillment, value-added services, inhouse logistics, hazardous goods logistics, and consulting. Tailored for enterprise customers outsourcing their supply chain operations.
• POS Logistics Customized point-of-sale logistics for the cosmetics industry covering the complete lifecycle of all POS activities, including display building, color changes, and seasonal article kit assembly. Designed for cosmetics brands and retailers.
• AS Cosmetics Industry-specific logistics solution for cosmetics and care products, offering Value Added Services such as color changes, display and counter setup at point of sale, dangerous goods handling, and seasonal article kit assembly (e.g., advent calendars). IFS certified for quality assurance in storage, picking, packaging, and transport. Targets cosmetics brands and retailers.
• AS Wine Logistics Specialized logistics solution for the wine and sparkling wine industry combining nearly 100 years of logistics expertise with industry knowledge. Offers temperature-controlled storage, light-protected transport, professional packaging, E-Commerce processing and returns management. Targets wine producers, distributors, and retailers.
• Industry Solutions (Branchenlösungen) Sector-specific logistics solutions covering Cosmetics, Wine Logistics, Consumer Goods, Automotive & Industry, Aerospace, Logistics for Startups, and Special Transportation. Each vertical offers tailored handling, compliance, and documentation for that industry's specific requirements.
• E-Commerce Fulfillment Complete fulfillment services including interface connectivity to online shops, picking and shipping, and returns processing. Strategic warehouse locations near terminals and connection to European general cargo network optimize transport routes and times. For e-commerce retailers and brands.
• Personal für Logistik Qualified personnel services for logistics operations, providing staffing solutions for warehouse and logistics needs. Targets enterprises requiring temporary or permanent logistics workforce.
• media.d.sign Creative agency and communications design services, offering design and media production capabilities through the company's wholly-owned subsidiary.
• Weisstrans Bulk Transport Bulk goods transport (Schubboden-Transporte/sliding floor transport) service offered by Weisstrans, a brand acquired by Andreas Schmid Group in June 2026. Expands the portfolio for bulk cargo logistics.

Quantifiable outcome

• 120,000 pallets annually for Paulaner Brauerei Gruppe can logistics
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Weisstrans Logistik GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026Acquisition completed June 1, 2026. Weisstrans Logistik GmbH was taken over by Andreas Schmid Group, expanding the portfolio to include bulk transport services (Schubboden-Transporte). This acquisition strengthens the company's service offering in bulk goods transportation.
• DHBW Heidenheim (Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for dual study programs in BWL - Spedition, Transport und Logistik and Wirtschaftsinformatik. Students receive practical training combined with academic study.
• simpleclubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning app partnership for apprentice exam preparation. Company is one of the first partners using the platform's Berufsschule learning environment.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DACHSER: German family-owned integrated logistics provider with European road, air, and sea freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Highly comparable mid-market European 3PL serving B2B enterprise shippers with multi-mode capability and industry verticals.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned global logistics company offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and industry-specific solutions. Closely comparable in ownership structure, mid-market European scale, and integrated service mix.
• FIEGE Logistik: German family-owned contract logistics specialist with strong positions in healthcare, cosmetics, and fashion verticals. Highly comparable vertical specialization model and IFS-quality-driven approach to sensitive consumer goods.
• Rhenus Logistics: German family-owned logistics group offering multi-modal transport, warehousing, and customs clearance across Europe. Comparable integrated 3PL with similar cross-border Central European network and customs capabilities.
• Noerpel Group: German family-owned logistics company based in southern Germany with freight forwarding and contract logistics. Mid-market integrated 3PL with overlapping regional Bavarian footprint and similar size scale.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne + Nagel International: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive road, air, sea, and contract logistics services. Provides context on competitive ceiling; Andreas Schmid competes in specific verticals and Central Europe lane against this global incumbent.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company now including DB Schenker, with strong European road and air/sea forwarding plus contract logistics. Sets competitive benchmark for scale, M&A-driven growth, and digitization.
• Geodis: French global 3PL offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and distribution across Europe. Comparable integrated service portfolio with industry-specific solutions, but at significantly larger scale.

Regional players

• Imperial Logistics (DP World): Logistics group with strong European (especially German/DACH) contract-logistics presence, now part of DP World. Comparable verticalized contract-logistics model targeting consumer and industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Duvenbeck Logistik: German family-owned logistics company specializing in automotive and industrial transport with growing contract-logistics and warehousing. Comparable mid-market European player with overlapping customer segments in automotive and consumer goods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/AndreasSchmidGroup
• LinkedInde.linkedin.com/company/andreas-schmid-logistik-ag
• Instagraminstagram.com/andreasschmidgroup

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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