AK TRANSPORT

What AK TRANSPORT does

AK TRANSPORT Andreas Köpp is a German sole proprietorship founded in 1996 and headquartered in Helmstorf/Kühren, Schleswig-Holstein. The company operates in two specialized physical transport segments: BF3 heavy transport escort services — its original line, operating since 1996 — providing regulatory-compliant accompaniment for oversized cargo under German traffic regulations (StVO §§29/46, StVZO §70), and yacht transport services — introduced in 2007 — handling sailing and motor yachts up to 15.0 tonnes across Europe under CMR (Convention on the Contract for the International Carriage of Goods by Road) conditions. A third offering, route inspection and testing (Streckenprüfung), supports pre-transport feasibility verification for heavy loads. Andreas Köpp is the sole proprietor and the business runs on a modern, well-maintained fleet of specialized trucks and escort vehicles.

The business model is project-based professional services with quote-based pricing. Customers reach out directly via phone, email, or the aktransport.de website to obtain quotes for specific transport or escort jobs. For yacht transport, standard payment terms require a 20% advance payment upon order placement with the balance due before unloading via bank transfer; BF3 escort services carry 14-day invoice payment terms, and additional loading/unloading hours beyond a two-hour free window are billed at EUR 80.00 plus VAT. Both service lines bundle complementary capabilities — yacht transport includes rigging service, boat transfer, welding, winter/interim storage, customs clearance, and trade fair logistics; BF3 escort includes route inspection, technical implementation assistance, and instruction for oversized transport pilots.

AK TRANSPORT targets two distinct customer segments: yacht owners (individuals and businesses) needing cross-border vessel transport across Europe, and heavy transport operators requiring BF3 escort and route feasibility verification. The company markets itself through its website, an Instagram channel, and direct personal contact via published mobile and office numbers. There is no public pricing, no disclosed revenue, no external funding, and no parent company; the company operates from a single headquarters serving customers throughout Europe with no intermediary channels or resellers.

Name

AK TRANSPORT

Legal name

AK TRANSPORT Andreas Köpp

Website

https://aktransport.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AK TRANSPORT Andreas Köpp is a German sole proprietorship founded in 1996 offering yacht transport (vessels up to 15 tonnes) across Europe and BF3 heavy transport escort services under German traffic regulations, plus route inspection, serving yacht owners and heavy transport operators via direct quote-based engagements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialized Transport Services (Yacht & Heavy Transport Escort)

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Classic, Exotic & High-Value Vehicle Transport (HSAKAFAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Transport (RVs, Trucks, Buses) (HSAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Yacht transport services
• Heavy transport escort
• BF3 transport accompaniment
• Oversized cargo logistics
• Route inspection services

Headquarters

HQ city

Dersau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Yacht Transport Services: Transport of sailing and motor yachts throughout Europe. Services include yacht transport up to 15.0 tonnes, rigging service and transfers under own keel, welding service, winter and intermediate storage, customs clearance handling, transport insurance mediation, and trade fair logistics.
2. BF3 Transport Escort Services: Professional escort service for oversized and heavy transports. Services include route inspection, route testing, technical implementation assistance, guidance at tight spots, and instruction for oversized transports. Operated as service contracts under German traffic regulations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

AK TRANSPORT is an owner-operated German transport company providing two specialized service lines: yacht transport for sailing and motor yachts up to 15.0 tonnes across Europe (introduced 2007), and BF3 heavy transport escort services under German traffic regulations (since 1996). The portfolio also includes route inspection (Streckenprüfung), rigging service, welding service, winter and interim storage, customs clearance handling, transport insurance mediation, and trade fair logistics. All services are delivered through a direct, quote-based commercial model with 20% advance payment and balance due before unloading.

Product overview

AK TRANSPORT operates as a specialized transport services provider offering a portfolio of three interconnected core services: yacht transport (handling vessels up to 15.0 tons throughout Europe), BF3 transport escort (providing professional heavy transport accompaniment since 1996), and route inspection services (ensuring transport feasibility). The services work together to provide comprehensive transport solutions, with route checking supporting the planning of yacht and heavy transport routes, and BF3 escort ensuring regulatory compliance during transport execution.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Yachttransporte (Yacht Transport) Transport service for sailing or motor yachts up to 15.0 tonnes throughout Europe, including rigging service, boat transfer, welding service, winter and interim storage, customs clearance handling, transport insurance mediation, and trade fair logistics for yacht owners. Operated under CMR conditions for international goods carriage.
• BF3-Transportbegleitung (BF3 Transport Escort) Professional escort service for oversized and heavy transports, providing traffic authority accompaniment in compliance with German StVO and StVZO regulations. Includes route inspection, route testing, technical implementation assistance, guidance at tight spots, and instruction for oversized transports. Service contracts with payment due within 14 days of invoice.
• Streckenprüfung (Route Inspection) Route exploration and inspection service for oversized and heavy transports, providing detailed route examination protocols to verify transport feasibility, identify obstacles, and confirm clearance requirements prior to shipment.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Peters & May: UK-headquartered global yacht transport and shipping specialist offering road, sea, and air transport for sailing and motor yachts — directly comparable to AK TRANSPORT's yacht transport line.
• DYT (Dockside Yacht Transport): North-American specialist in yacht shipping and overland transport of sailing and motor yachts — directly comparable to AK TRANSPORT's yacht transport operations.
• TMC (The Marine Company): Specialist in international yacht shipping and overland transport for sailing and motor yachts — directly comparable to AK TRANSPORT's yacht transport business.
• Sevenstar Yacht Transport: Amsterdam-based global yacht transport specialist (Royal Wagenborg group) offering road and sea yacht transport services across Europe — comparable European yacht logistics peer.
• 7 Star Yacht Transport: US/global yacht transport company specializing in overland and ocean transport of sailing and motor yachts — closely comparable offering to AK TRANSPORT's core yacht transport service.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: Global heavy lifting and oversized transport specialist — broader incumbent in the heavy/oversized transport space whose projects indirectly drive demand for BF3 escort providers like AK TRANSPORT.
• Sarens: Global heavy lifting, engineered transport, and modular hauling company — a broad incumbent whose oversized and heavy transport work intersects with the BF3 escort and route-inspection services AK TRANSPORT supplies.

Emerging players

• ASCOREL: European provider of route survey and heavy transport support services, partially overlapping with AK TRANSPORT's Streckenprüfung (route inspection) and BF3 escort offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ak-transport

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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