Christian Cavegn

What Christian Cavegn does

Christian Cavegn AG is a fourth-generation, family-owned Swiss temperature-controlled food logistics provider founded in 1916 and headquartered in Landquart, Graubünden. The company operates 'The Swiss Food Network' — a B2B cold chain platform comprising nine regional distribution platforms (Landquart, Basel, Bussigny-près-Lausanne, Möhlin, Schafisheim, St. Leonard/Sion, Cadenazzo, Gossau, Kloten), 270 vehicles (110 semitrailers, 40 vans/sprinters, 80 motor vehicles), 420+ employees, and access to over 200,000 pallet positions across chilled (25,000), frozen (55,000), and ambient (130,000) zones through partner facilities. The company runs more than 1 million food transports per year, delivering to 4,000+ sales points across Switzerland, and serves enterprise customers including Coop, Migros, Aldi, Lidl, Denner, Spar, Volg, Manor, Transgourmet, Saviva, Aligro, and Top CC.

The service portfolio spans transport logistics (refrigerated CCC Kühltransporte at 0–5°C, frozen CCC Tiefkühltransporte at -18 to -22°C, ambient CCC Ungekühlte Transporte, and CCC Spezialtransporte for hanging meat/fish), warehouse/storage logistics across three temperature zones, and integrated distribution solutions (CCC Retail, CCC Wholesale, CCC Production, CCC Detail, CCC Crossdocking, CCC Truckload, and CCC Europe for import/export). The technology stack is built around a Transport Management System for order-to-billing, telematics with cold-chain temperature monitoring and vehicle data capture, and Track & Trace for electronic proof of delivery, all connected to customers via EDI, CSV, web, and email interfaces. The fleet includes Hyundai XCIENT Fuel Cell hydrogen-electric trucks deployed in December 2020, and a rooftop solar installation at Bussigny completed in 2024. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 22000 certifications valid through 2028.

Revenue is generated through quote-based B2B contract fees for transportation, storage, cross-docking, and value-added services (imports, customs clearance, repacking, labeling, price marking). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. In 2025, Christian Cavegn AG was integrated into STEF Schweiz AG as part of the broader STEF Group while continuing to operate under its own brand. The company's wholly-owned subsidiary Cargo Grischa AG extends services into non-food general cargo, and Chr. Cavegn Transport AG operates as a parallel transport entity. The GTM motion is sales-led, leveraging direct account management with major retail and wholesale customers, supported by an online quote request channel and a customer support center.

Name

Christian Cavegn

Legal name

Christian Cavegn AG

Website

https://chr-cavegn.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1916

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Christian Cavegn AG is a fourth-generation Swiss family-owned temperature-controlled food logistics provider operating 'The Swiss Food Network' — nine distribution platforms, 270 vehicles, and 420+ employees serving 4,000+ sales points for major Swiss retailers and wholesalers including Coop, Migros, Aldi, Lidl, and Denner.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cold Chain Food Logistics

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Cryogenic & Ultra-Low Temperature Logistics (-80°C, LN2 Dry Shipper) (TLAIAIAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cold Chain Fulfillment & Pick-Pack (E-grocery/D2C) (TLALABAL), Frozen Goods Transport (Deep-Frozen) (TLADAHAF), Food & Beverage (Non-Pharma Cold/Chilled/Frozen) (TLAIALAI)

Keywords

• Cold chain logistics
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Refrigerated warehousing
• Food distribution services
• Frozen food logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Churwalden

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Temperature-Controlled Food Transportation: Core revenue from transporting chilled (0°C to 5°C), frozen (-18°C to -22°C), and ambient food products across Switzerland. Services include CCC Kühltransporte, CCC Tiefkühltransporte, CCC Ungekühlte Transporte, and CCC Spezialtransporte (hanging/unpackaged, hygiene, fresh meat/fish). Revenue is generated through contract-based transport fees, with services ranging from single parcels to full truckloads.
2. Warehouse & Storage Services: Access to over 200,000 pallet positions across multiple temperature zones (refrigerated: 25,000 positions; frozen: 55,000 positions; ambient: 130,000 positions) at partner facilities. Revenue from storage fees, handling, and value-added services including imports, customs clearance, repacking, labeling, and pricing.
3. Logistics Solutions & Cross-Docking: Innovative cross-docking and bundled logistics solutions for food distribution. Combines multiple goods flows into single deliveries and multiple transport/logistics services into compact service packages for different sales channels. Includes CCC Distribution (fine distribution to 4,000+ sales points), CCC Retail, CCC Wholesale, CCC Production (procurement logistics), and CCC Import/Export services.
4. Value Added Services: Additional revenue from imports, customs clearance, repacking, display assembly, labeling, confectioning, and price marking services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Christian Cavegn AG operates 'The Swiss Food Network,' providing temperature-controlled (chilled 0–5°C, frozen -18 to -22°C, and ambient) food transportation, warehousing, and distribution services across Switzerland through nine regional distribution platforms, 270 vehicles, and access to 200,000+ pallet storage positions. Services span CCC Kühltransporte, Tiefkühltransporte, Ungekühlte Transporte, Spezialtransporte, Distribution/Detail, Truckload, Crossdocking, multi-temperature warehousing, value-added services, and segment-specific logistics solutions for retail (Coop, Migros, Aldi, Lidl, Denner, Spar, Volg, Manor), wholesale (Transgourmet, Saviva, Aligro, Top CC), producers, and import/export. Following 2025 integration into STEF Schweiz/Group, the company combines its family-owned Swiss network with the resources of a major European temperature-controlled logistics group.

Product overview

Christian Cavegn AG operates as a comprehensive food logistics platform under 'The Swiss Food Network' brand, offering integrated transport logistics (CCC Kühltransporte, CCC Tiefkühltransporte, CCC Ungekühlte Transporte, CCC Spezialtransporte), warehouse/storage logistics (CCC Kühllagerung, CCC Tiefkühllagerung, CCC Ungekühlte Lagerung, CCC Warehouse), and distribution solutions (CCC Distribution, CCC Truckload, CCC Crossdocking). The portfolio includes channel-specific services for retail (CCC Retail), wholesale (CCC Wholesale), and fine distribution (CCC Detail), supported by a TMS platform, telematics/temperature monitoring, and Track and Trace capabilities across nine distribution centers in Switzerland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CCC Kühltransporte (Chilled Transport) Refrigerated transport service at 0°C to 5°C for fresh and ultra-fresh food products, delivered across Switzerland via the CCC network for food producers, retailers, and wholesalers.
• CCC Tiefkühltransporte (Frozen Transport) Frozen transport service at -18°C to -22°C for frozen food products across Switzerland, integrated with multi-temperature warehousing and distribution capabilities.
• CCC Ungekühlte Transporte (Ambient Transport) Non-refrigerated transport for dry goods including colonial wares, canned goods, and chocolate, complementing chilled and frozen transport within the same network.
• CCC Spezialtransporte (Specialized Food Transport) Specialized food transport for hanging/unpackaged products, hygiene transports, and fresh meat/fish transport requiring tailored handling.
• CCC Distribution (Fine Distribution / CCC Detail) Fine distribution of chilled and frozen foods from individual packages to multiple pallets via regional distribution centers with cross-docking, delivering to 4,000+ sales points across Switzerland including peripheral and mountain regions.
• CCC Truckload Full and partial truckload solutions (up to 33 pallets) with direct deliveries and bundling via the central hub at Schafisheim, offering multiple daily departures across Switzerland.
• CCC Crossdocking Bundling of goods streams from multiple suppliers with consolidated delivery to retail and wholesale customers via CCC cross-docking platforms.
• CCC Kühllagerung (Chilled Storage) Refrigerated storage at 0°C to 5°C with access to 25,000 pallet positions across facilities in Wohlen, Schafisheim, and Möhlin, integrated with transport and distribution services.
• CCC Tiefkühllagerung (Frozen Storage) Frozen storage at -18°C to -25°C with access to 55,000 pallet positions in Möhlin, Schafisheim, Wohlen, and Gossau, supporting cold-chain integrity for frozen food customers.
• CCC Ungekühlte Lagerung (Ambient Storage) Non-refrigerated or ambient temperature storage with access to 130,000 pallet positions in Schafisheim, Spreitenbach, Möhlin, and Wohlen.
• CCC Warehouse Food logistics warehousing across multiple sites offering 200,000+ total pallet positions, providing access to Switzerland's largest refrigerated and frozen storage volume, connected via modern IT systems.
• CCC Value Added Services Value-added services including import handling, customs clearance, repacking, display assembly, labeling, kitting, and price marking.
• CCC Retail Food logistics solution for major retail chains (Coop, Migros, Aldi, Lidl, Denner, Spar, Volg, Manor) with multiple daily wave deliveries to distribution centers and stores.
• CCC Wholesale Food logistics solution for wholesale distributors (Transgourmet, Saviva, Aligro, Top CC) with cross-docking and consolidated delivery across Switzerland.
• CCC Production Factory traffic and procurement logistics solution for food producers, bundling of goods streams from production warehouses, fleet outsourcing, and in-house logistics concepts.
• CCC Europe Import and export logistics for refrigerated and frozen foods with access to Europe's largest food logistics network with 240+ locations following STEF integration.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25% CO2 reduction through network-based transport optimization vs. conventional single-location distribution model
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• STEF Schweiz / STEF GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Christian Cavegn AG became part of STEF Schweiz in 2025 through integration into the STEF Group. This strategic integration strengthens the company's position in temperature-controlled logistics and provides customers with additional services, efficient processes, and stronger national and international connectivity. STEF is a major European temperature-controlled logistics provider.
• Cargo Grischa AGcoreOthers100%-owned subsidiary of Chr. Cavegn Holding AG, specializing in general cargo (Stückgut/Non-Food) transport services.
• Lagerhäuser AarauminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Swiss Food Network for storage and logistics services.
• Kühlhaus NeuhofminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCold storage facility partner in the Swiss Food Network.
• FrigosuisseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSwiss cold storage and logistics association partner.
• FFFoodminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Swiss Food Network for food logistics services.
• BJG Team24minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Swiss Food Network, providing logistics support services.
• Förderverein H2 Mobilität SchweizminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotional association for hydrogen mobility in Switzerland. Christian Cavegn AG joined in May 2020 to support the timely introduction of hydrogen fuel cell technology in Swiss commercial transport.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• STEF Group: Major European temperature-controlled logistics group with over 240 locations, now the parent of Christian Cavegn AG via STEF Schweiz. Operates the same cold-chain transport, warehousing, and fine-distribution model across France, Spain, Italy, and beyond.
• HAVI: Global supply-chain specialist focused on foodservice and quick-service restaurant logistics with strong temperature-controlled capabilities. Comparable in customer focus (food retail/foodservice) and integrated transport-warehousing model.
• Galliker Transport AG: Swiss family-owned transport and logistics company specializing in temperature-controlled food distribution across Switzerland, with comparable fleet size and retail/wholesale customer base. Direct head-to-head competitor for Cavegn's core Swiss Food Network business.
• Nagel-Group: European family-owned food logistics specialist with deep temperature-controlled transport and warehousing capabilities across multiple countries. Closely comparable business model focused exclusively on fresh and frozen food distribution.

Broad incumbents

• ID Logistics: European contract logistics provider with significant food and retail fulfillment operations. Comparable integrated warehousing, transport, and co-packing services though broader industry exposure than Cavegn.
• DB Schenker (DSV): Global freight and logistics provider (now part of DSV post-2025 acquisition) with cold-chain land transport and contract logistics capabilities across Europe. Larger and broader than Cavegn but competes for retail food distribution contracts.
• DACHSER Food Logistics: European logistics incumbent with a dedicated food logistics business line offering temperature-controlled transport, warehousing, and value-added services. Larger and broader than Cavegn but overlaps directly on cold-chain capabilities and customer segments.
• Planzer Transport AG: Swiss family-owned logistics group with national transport and warehousing including temperature-controlled capabilities. Competes with Cavegn for Swiss distribution contracts but has broader non-food exposure.
• Kühne+Nagel: Global logistics incumbent with a specialized cold-chain offering (KN Cool Chain) covering temperature-controlled air, ocean, and road transport. Much larger scale but overlaps in pharma and food cold-chain logistics.
• FM Logistic: European warehousing and transport logistics provider with temperature-controlled capabilities serving food and retail customers. Comparable scale and integrated logistics model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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