What AsstrA does

AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG is a privately held Swiss-headquartered international third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 1993 and based in Zurich. The company offers a full-spectrum multimodal transport platform covering road, rail, sea, and air freight, augmented by project logistics for oversized and heavy-lift cargo, intermodal solutions, customs clearance, EOR/IOR and DDP trading services, cargo insurance, and warehousing. Operations span more than 25 countries across Europe, CIS, Asia, and the USA, with regional offices in markets such as Poland and Kazakhstan and localized websites in 16 countries.

AsstrA serves enterprise B2B clients across eight primary verticals — automotive/machinery, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fashion and beauty, hi-tech/electronics, drinks and tobacco, metallurgy, and energy. The company is differentiated by industry-specific expertise, dedicated account management, and an extensive compliance footprint including five ISO certifications (9001, 14001, 45001, 22000, 28000), GDP for pharmaceutical logistics, SQAS for chemicals, and memberships in FIATA, WCA, and TAPA. Clients access services through the AsstrA Digital Platform, which provides real-time shipment tracking across all transport modes.

The business model combines transactional freight revenue (per-shipment fees for FTL, LTL, FCL, LCL, air, and rail), managed-services revenue from warehousing, professional services from customs and trade compliance, and recurring revenue from cargo insurance. Pricing is quote-based, contract-driven, and not publicly disclosed. The company is sales-led with direct enterprise engagement, online inquiry capture, and a supplier partner network for fleet and fuel. Ownership is private with no disclosed parent company or institutional investors, and the company has been operating for over 30 years with a workforce in the 1000–1500 range.

Name

AsstrA

Legal name

AsstrA-Associated Traffic AG

Website

https://asstra.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

AsstrA is a Swiss-headquartered, privately held international 3PL provider offering multimodal road, rail, sea, and air freight plus project logistics, customs, warehousing, and insurance. Founded in 1993, it serves enterprise B2B clients across eight verticals in more than 25 countries spanning Europe, CIS, Asia, and the USA.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed) (TLAIAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Project Logistics & Heavy Lift / Oversized Cargo Management (TLAIAAAK), Secure Transport & High-Value Cargo Logistics (Armored/Secure Fleet) (TLAIAMAJ)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Multimodal transport services
• Project logistics solutions
• Customs clearance services
• Contract logistics 3PL

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. 3PL Transportation Services: Full range of global third-party logistics services via road, rail, air, and sea transportation. Services include FTL, LTL, express delivery, groupage transport, multimodal solutions, and project logistics for oversized cargo.
2. Warehousing and Logistics: Warehouse logistics services integrated with transportation solutions
3. Customs and Trading Services: Customs clearance, EOR/IOR services, DDP solutions, and support for import-export operations
4. Cargo Insurance: Cargo insurance services as part of comprehensive logistics offerings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

AsstrA is a global third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering multimodal freight forwarding services — road, rail, air, and sea transport — along with intermodal and project logistics for oversized cargo. The offering is completed by customs clearance, EOR/IOR and DDP trading services, cargo insurance, and warehousing, all accessed by clients through the AsstrA Digital Platform for real-time shipment visibility.

Product overview

AsstrA provides a comprehensive, modular 3PL logistics platform serving B2B clients across global supply chains. The core offering centers on four primary transport modes — Road, Rail, Air, and Sea Freight — which can be combined through Intermodal Transport solutions. These core services are complemented by value-added modules including Project Logistics (for oversized/heavy-lift cargo), EOR/IOR and DDP trading services, Customs Clearance, Cargo Insurance, and Warehousing. Clients access services through the AsstrA Digital Platform which provides real-time tracking and shipment visibility. The company operates across Europe, CIS countries, Asia, and the USA, serving industries including automotive, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, fashion, hi-tech, metallurgy, energy, and FMCG.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Transport Road freight services offering flexible FTL (Full Truck Load), LTL (Less than Truck Load), express delivery, and groupage options across Europe and beyond with continuous shipment monitoring for B2B clients.
• Rail Transport Rail freight solutions providing cost-efficient and sustainable cargo movement across continents, including customs clearance, terminal handling, and intermodal transfers for bulk and containerized shipments.
• Air Transport Air freight services for fast global delivery, leveraging a strong carrier network, flexible capacity, and end-to-end visibility for time-sensitive B2B shipments.
• Sea Transport Sea freight services offering flexible FCL (Full Container Load), LCL (Less Container Load), and multimodal options through strategic shipping partnerships with real-time tracking for B2B clients.
• Project Logistics Industrial project logistics for oversized and high-value consignments including route surveys, heavy-lift operations, and on-site coordination for complex ventures such as turbine and energy equipment shipments.
• Intermodal Transport Multimodal transportation solutions combining different transport modes (road, rail, air, sea) for optimized logistics performance and cost efficiency.
• EOR / IOR, DDP Services End-of-Road / Into-Road and Delivered Duty Paid services supporting import-export operations and trading activities for B2B clients.
• Customs Services Customs clearance services facilitating international trade compliance and smooth border crossings for B2B import-export operations.
• Cargo Insurance Insurance coverage for cargo protection during transportation, offered as part of AsstrA's comprehensive logistics services.
• Warehousing Services Warehouse logistics providing storage and distribution capabilities integrated within clients' supply chains.
• AsstrA Digital Platform Client-facing digital platform providing real-time shipment tracking and end-to-end visibility across all transport modes (road, rail, air, sea) for B2B clients.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced absolute emissions by 10% compared to 2021 baseline
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• FIATAcoreOthersInternational Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations - AsstrA is a member of this leading global trade association representing freight forwarders worldwide, providing credibility and industry networking

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder and 3PL with multimodal road, air, sea, and contract logistics. Directly comparable to AsstrA in service mix, vertical specialization, and European/CIS coverage, though materially larger in scale.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics. Closely matches AsstrA's multimodal 3PL model and has expanded via the DB Schenker acquisition; competes head-to-head in European and intercontinental freight forwarding.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global logistics company focused on air and ocean freight forwarding with customs brokerage. Closely comparable to AsstrA's asset-light, multimodal forwarding model and similar vertical specialization strategy.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned global 3PL providing road, air, sea, rail, and contract logistics across 50+ countries. Closely comparable to AsstrA in private ownership structure, multimodal service offering, and industry-vertical specialization (automotive, fashion, healthcare).
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL (now majority-owned by CMA CGM) offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Similar multimodal offering and vertical focus to AsstrA, with comparable enterprise-customer orientation.
• DACHSER: German family-owned logistics company combining European road freight with global air and sea forwarding. Directly comparable to AsstrA in private ownership, integrated road-plus-forwarding model, and dedicated industry verticals (automotive, chemicals, fashion).
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics provider with forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions. Closely comparable to AsstrA in offering multimodal 3PL services to enterprise customers across automotive, chemicals, and consumer verticals.
• GEFCO: France-based automotive-focused 3PL with growing multimodal offering. Comparable to AsstrA's automotive vertical specialization and project logistics capabilities, though historically more concentrated in finished-vehicle logistics.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Air and ocean freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group. Offers the same multimodal forwarding services AsstrA does, but as part of a much broader portfolio including express, parcel, and supply chain solutions — making it a broader incumbent rather than a focused peer.

Emerging players

• Pantos Logistics: South Korea-headquartered global logistics provider offering forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain solutions with strong Asia-international corridors. Comparable to AsstrA in multimodal service offering and growing cross-border presence, with particular overlap on Asia-Europe trade lanes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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