What Kras Logistics does

Kras-Logistics GmbH is a privately held German freight forwarding and logistics services company founded in 2006 and headquartered in Raunheim in immediate proximity to Frankfurt Airport. Through wholly-owned subsidiaries in London, Paris-Roissy, and Dubai, plus a stated global partner network, the company offers multimodal freight forwarding services — air freight, sea freight (LCL/FCL/RoRo), and road transport — alongside specialized offerings in time-critical AOG aircraft parts logistics and Class 7 radioactive materials transport, plus support services in customs clearance, bonded warehousing, repackaging, and dangerous goods handling.

The operational technology stack is process- and credential-based rather than software-platform based: direct tarmac access at Frankfurt Airport enables accelerated exports, GPS-tracked shipment visibility and X-ray / sniffing cargo screening support regulated and hazardous flows, and specialized departments — AOG / Aerospace, Ocean freight, Special Projects, Turkmenistan, regional teams in the UK, France, and UAE — deliver services via trained forwarding personnel rather than digital automation. IATA certification is held and displayed, while no proprietary software platforms, APIs, or machine-learning systems are disclosed.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee basis: each shipment is quoted individually based on weight, volume, destination, and service-level requirements, with no subscription or contracted software component. Premium services — AOG charter, oversized engine transport, and Class 7 radioactive materials — command pricing above standard forwarding, but no public pricing, contract values, or revenue figures are disclosed. The firm is owned and controlled by sole shareholder and CEO Heinrich Waal, with no institutional investors, external funding rounds, or publicly traded instruments.

Name

Kras Logistics

Legal name

Kras-Logistics GmbH

Website

https://kras-logistics.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Kras-Logistics is a German freight forwarder (Raunheim, founded 2006) offering air, sea, and road transport via subsidiaries in London, Paris, and Dubai, with specialized capabilities in time-critical AOG aircraft parts logistics and Class 7 radioactive materials handling for aerospace, industrial, and Central Asian trade customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

AOG (Aircraft-on-Ground) & Critical Spares Logistics (TLADANAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Waste, Hazardous Waste & Regulated Disposal Logistics (RCRA/ADR Waste) (TLAIAJAI)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Air freight logistics
• Sea freight forwarding
• AOG aircraft parts logistics
• Dangerous goods transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Raunheim

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Primary revenue from air freight, sea freight, and road transport services. Services are quoted based on shipment specifics including weight, volume, destination, and service level requirements. Revenue is transactional per shipment with no subscription component.
2. Aircraft Parts Logistics (AOG): Specialized premium services for aircraft parts including express shipments, charter services (part and full), and oversized cargo transport. Commands higher pricing due to time-critical nature and specialized handling requirements.
3. Value-Added Logistics Services: Additional services including customs clearance, warehousing (bonded and regular), repackaging/consolidation, and dangerous goods handling. These services are bundled with transport services or sold separately.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Kras Logistics is an independent logistics service provider that offers multimodal freight forwarding across air, sea, and road. It specializes in time-critical aircraft parts logistics (AOG), Class 7 radioactive material transport, and dangerous goods handling, with customs clearance, warehousing, and repackaging as supporting services. Operations run 24/7 from a headquarters in Raunheim near Frankfurt Airport, with subsidiaries in London, Paris, and Dubai serving customers worldwide.

Product overview

Kras Logistics operates as a logistics service provider offering a unified portfolio of freight and transport services. The core offering consists of three main transport modes: Air Freight, Sea Freight, and Road Transport, which can be used independently or in combination. Specialized services include AOG (Aircraft On Ground) parts maintenance logistics for the aerospace industry and Radioactive Transports for Class 7 materials. Supporting services include customs clearance, warehousing, repackaging, and dangerous goods handling. The company is headquartered in Raunheim near Frankfurt Airport with branches in London, Paris, and Dubai.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight (Luftfracht) Full-service air freight solutions including cargo collection, customs clearance organization, and destination delivery worldwide, operating 24/7 with services such as express/overnight service, dangerous goods transport, heavy lift/oversized cargo, and full/part charter options.
• Sea Freight (Seefracht) Ocean freight services handling large volumes via container ships, offering pre-transport, customs documentation, LCL/FCL/RoRo options, dangerous goods, project cargo, and clearance with door-delivery at destination.
• Road Transport (Straßentransporte) Comprehensive road transport services including retrievals, export declaration preparation, CMR/Carnet documentation, partial/full loads, groupage, express courier services, combined transports, guarded transports, and heavy lift/oversized cargo with regular departures to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Georgia, and other destinations.
• AOG Aircraft Parts Maintenance Logistics Time-critical aircraft parts logistics with express AOG shipments, part/full charter, and oversized/heavy load transport (e.g., aircraft engines). Services include express pickup/overnight service, customs documentation, X-Ray/Sniffing cargo securing, consolidation, and last-minute delivery directly to aircraft.
• Radioactive Transports (Class 7) Specialized logistics for Class 7 radioactive materials including industrial machinery, laboratory equipment, and sensitive goods like X-ray machines. Features GPS tracking, 24/7 availability, direct tarmac access at Frankfurt Airport, and experienced handling in complex countries.
• Additional/Miscellaneous Services Supplementary logistics services including customs clearance (import/export), bonded and regular warehousing, repacking/consolidation of shipments, dangerous goods packaging and declarations, and logistics solution consulting.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Logistics NetworkcoreOthersCompany operates with a global network of partners and suppliers to provide comprehensive logistics coverage worldwide, serving all major markets for air, sea, or road freight.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Mid-sized German-headquartered multi-modal freight forwarder offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics services. Closely comparable to Kras in terms of German origin, mid-market positioning, and multi-modal service portfolio across Europe and globally.
• DACHSER: German-headquartered family-owned logistics company providing road transport, air, and sea freight forwarding. Comparable to Kras as a privately held German logistics provider with multimodal services, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• Panair: German-headquartered air and sea freight forwarder focused on time-sensitive and complex international shipments. Comparable to Kras as a German mid-sized forwarder with similar specializations in time-critical and complex cargo, including Frankfurt-area operations.

Emerging players

• Menzies Aviation: UK-based aviation services company providing cargo handling and aircraft turnaround at airports globally. Overlaps with Kras's AOG and aviation cargo capabilities from a specialized aviation-services angle, particularly relevant for time-critical parts handling.

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with global air, sea, road, and contract logistics operations. Comparable as a multimodal forwarder but with materially larger scale, broader geographic coverage, and more resources than Kras.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global market leader in air and ocean freight forwarding, part of Deutsche Post DHL Group. Directly comparable in service portfolio but with significantly larger scale, IT capabilities, and network reach than Kras, including same Frankfurt Airport base.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with strong air, sea, and road forwarding operations following the Panalpina and GIL acquisitions. Comparable multimodal offering with materially larger scale and broader network than Kras.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider offering land, air, and ocean freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Comparable German-origin forwarder with significantly larger scale, IT investment, and owned infrastructure than Kras.
• Expeditors International: US-headquartered global freight forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight with strong customs brokerage capabilities. Comparable multimodal service profile, though larger and more geographically diversified than Kras.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global logistics provider with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and parcel services. Comparable in European roots and multimodal service mix, particularly given Kras's France operations near Charles de Gaulle.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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