TERRATRANS Internationale Spedition

What TERRATRANS Internationale Spedition does

TERRATRANS Internationale Spedition GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1970 and headquartered in the GVZ Bremen logistics center. The company operates an integrated three-pillar service platform: global transport (ocean freight, European road transport, and combined rail/road transport), intelligent warehouse logistics (60,000 m² of storage including customs, organic, rack, and block facilities plus cross-docking), and comprehensive services (customs clearance, procurement logistics, and distribution). Underlying operations rest on a fleet of 340+ GPS-equipped trailers (digitized via Nexxiot tracking software), direct IT interfaces to customer ERP/warehouse systems, and an owned rail terminal at GVZ Bremen for combined transport. The company runs approximately 300+ truck units weekly on Germany–Italy combined transport corridors through its wholly-owned subsidiary TERRATRANS Italia Srl (Verona and Rubiera), with global reach extended via the Far East Container Line network.

TERRATRANS serves enterprise B2B customers across four primary verticals — Trade & FMCG, Industry & Production, Construction/Living/Modernization, and International Trade & Commerce — with specialized services for organic product logistics (DE-ÖKO-005 certification) and hazardous goods (§7 SprengG permit). The business model is transaction-fee based with custom quote-driven pricing per shipment/container and multi-year enterprise contracts; the company employs dedicated team leaders and account managers for each service area and regional route (North, West, East Europe, Iberian Peninsula, Germany, Italy). Revenue is generated through four streams: freight forwarding, warehouse logistics, value-added services, and customs services. The company holds AEO customs certification, operates from six locations (Bremen, Hamburg, Lemgo in Germany plus Verona and Rubiera in Italy), and employs roughly 180 people under managing directors Arne Müller and Stefan Prinz.

Name

TERRATRANS Internationale Spedition

Legal name

TERRATRANS Internationale Spedition GmbH

Website

https://terratrans.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

TERRATRANS Internationale Spedition is a family-owned German freight forwarder (founded 1970, ~180 employees) headquartered in Bremen, offering ocean freight, European road transport, combined rail/road transport, and 60,000 m² of contract logistics to industrial and trading enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Air–Ocean Multimodal Forwarding (TLACAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC), Drayage & Intermodal Truck Transfer (Port/Rail Ramp) (TLACACAE)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Sea freight services
• European road transport
• Combined rail road transport
• Contract warehouse logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Freight Forwarding Services: Core revenue from international freight forwarding including sea freight, European road transport, and combined rail/road transport. Services billed per shipment, container, or contract rates.
2. Warehouse Logistics: Storage and contract logistics services with 60,000 m² warehouse space including customs, organic, rack, and block storage plus cross-docking facilities.
3. Value Added Services: Additional services including quality controls, commissioning, labeling, neutralization, e-commerce fulfillment, packaging, and insurance.
4. Customs Services: Customs clearance services for international trade ensuring legally compliant handling of goods flows.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

TERRATRANS Internationale Spedition provides international freight forwarding and logistics services through three core pillars: global transport (ocean freight, European road transport, and combined rail/road transport), intelligent warehouse logistics (60,000 m² of modern storage with customs, organic, rack, and block storage plus cross-docking), and roundum services (customs clearance, procurement logistics, and distribution). Operations are delivered via its own fleet of 340+ GPS-equipped trailers, six locations in Germany and Italy, and global partner networks including Far East Container Line.

Product overview

TERRATRANS offers an integrated logistics platform combining three core service pillars: Global Transport (ocean freight, Europe land transport, and combined rail/road transport), Intelligent Warehouse Logistics (60,000 m² storage with cross docking and value-added services), and Comprehensive Services (customs, procurement logistics, and distribution). The portfolio includes specialized organic product logistics certified under DE-ÖKO-005 and dedicated Italy logistics services. The company operates through its headquarters in Bremen GVZ with locations in Hamburg and Lemgo, plus subsidiaries in Italy (Verona and Rubiera).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TERRATRANS Italia Srl: Italian subsidiary of TERRATRANS operating in Verona and Rubiera (Modena)

Products and services

• Ocean Freight (Seefracht) Global ocean freight services with worldwide connections for container shipments, including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) options for industrial and trading companies.
• Europe Land Transport (Europa-Landverkehr) Efficient truck transport services across the European continent, handling full loads, less-than-truckload (LTL), and groupage shipments for business clients.
• Combined Transport (Kombinierter Verkehr) Sustainable rail and road combined transport services providing daily block train connections between Germany and Italy to reduce CO2 emissions and road congestion for industrial clients.
• Warehouse Logistics (Lagerlogistik) Intelligent warehouse logistics with 60,000 m² of modern storage facilities including customs, organic, rack, and block storage, plus cross-docking solutions for industrial and trading customers.
• Customs Service (Zollservice) Legally secure handling of international goods flows with expert customs clearance for imports and exports, supported by AEO (Authorised Economic Operator) certification.
• Value Added Services Additional services including quality controls, commissioning, labeling, neutralization, e-commerce fulfillment, packaging, and insurance offered alongside warehouse logistics.
• Procurement Logistics (Beschaffungslogistik) Supply chain optimization from supplier to recipient, streamlining the entire procurement process for industrial clients.
• Distribution Europe-wide delivery with seamless tracking, ranging from individual packages to full truckloads for e-commerce logistics customers.
• Organic Products Logistics (Bio-Produkte-Logistik) Certified logistics solutions for organic/bio products, registered with Biokontrollstelle DE-ÖKO-005 for import, initial receipt, storage, and complete shipping logistics of BIO products according to EU Regulation 2018/848.
• Italy Logistics (Italien-Logistik) Full-service import and export logistics for Italy including complete transport chain, customs clearance, storage, and delivery from a single source via the Italian subsidiary in Verona and Rubiera.

Quantifiable outcome

• 19,840 tonnes CO2 avoided in 2025 through combined transport customers
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GVZ Bremen (Logistics Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic location partnership with GVZ Bremen (Germany's No. 1 logistics center). Headquarters located in GVZ with own KV terminal for combined rail/road transport. Benefits include direct port access to Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven and strong rail connections.
• Kombiverkehr KG Frankfurt/M.coreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership with Kombiverkehr for daily combined transport services on routes between Germany and Italy. Enables reliable and eco-friendly full-train connections via Quadrante Europa in Verona. CO2 savings data published annually showing emissions avoided through rail transport.
• Far East Container LinecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorActive network member for organizing optimal import/export between Europe and key overseas markets (Far East, America, emerging markets). Provides first-class capacity on major shipping routes.
• Verein Bremer Spediteure e.V.minorOthersMember of Bremen Freight Forwarders Association for industry networking and representation.
• BHV BremenminorOthersMember of BHV Bremen industry association.
• NexxiotcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for fleet digitization using Nexxiot tracking software. Enables real-time shipment monitoring and transport transparency across intermodal fleet. Featured in Railway-International.com reporting.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-founded global forwarder with comparable multimodal service portfolio (road, sea, air, contract logistics) and similar Mittelstand-style customer focus. Most analogous peer in size, ownership structure and service mix.
• Gebrüder Weiss: Family-owned Austrian/German logistics company with land transport, air & sea freight, contract logistics and combined transport. Closely comparable as a long-established family-owned European forwarder with a comparable corporate culture.
• Röhlig Logistics: Bremen-headquartered (same home city) mid-sized German forwarder with strong ocean freight, air freight and contract logistics; direct competitor for Bremen-based FMCG and industrial customers and member of the same Verein Bremer Spediteure network.
• Rhenus Logistics: German multimodal logistics provider offering road, rail, sea, air and contract logistics with strong combined transport and warehousing footprint. Overlaps directly on combined transport, warehousing and German–Italian trade lanes.
• Emons Spedition: German mid-market forwarder focused on European road transport, multimodal and contract logistics. Comparable on size, lane coverage and Mittelstand customer base.
• Spedition Bode: Bremen-based family-owned forwarder offering road, sea and contract logistics. Comparable regional German Mittelstand peer competing for similar Bremen/Hamburg port-adjacent industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• Dachser: Larger German family-owned logistics company with European road transport, air & sea freight and contract logistics. Same combined transport and warehousing concepts but with significantly greater scale and network density.
• DB Schenker: One of Europe's largest land, air and ocean freight forwarders with strong combined transport products and German headquarters. Competes for the same German–Italy corridor volume but at vastly larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• DSV: Global Danish forwarder with major German operations spanning road, air, sea and contract logistics. Competes across similar customer segments with greater scale and stronger digital procurement platforms.

Others

• Kombiverkehr: Frankfurt-based intermodal operator and TERRATRANS's combined transport partner. Not a direct customer competitor but provides the rail network backbone on which TERRATRANS's Germany–Italy block trains run.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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