CF&S Group

What CF&S Group does

CF&S Group is a privately held, Estonian-capital logistics group headquartered in Tallinn that provides integrated multimodal transport, warehousing, and related services across nine countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Netherlands, Germany, Kazakhstan, Georgia, and Turkey). The group's service portfolio spans container shipping (China–US–Europe–India lanes), road freight, railway transport (with own platforms for Europe–Central Asia), sea and breakbulk shipping with chartering and ship agency, high & heavy project cargo, air freight, customs bonded warehousing at its Loo complex, domestic distribution, and customs brokerage backed by AEO and authorized consignee licenses. Through wholly owned subsidiary DAKO Worldwide Transport GmbH (acquired December 2023), CF&S extends into global project logistics, notably wind energy, with active contracts on wind farm buildouts in Mexico (Dolores Windfarm) and California (Gonzaga Ridge).

The company operates a sales-led B2B model with 240+ professionals, dedicated key account managers across country offices, and quote-based project pricing supported by a weekly BAF fuel surcharge. Core differentiators include access to owned trucks, vessels, port operations, and railway platforms through its parent Baltic Maritime Logistics Group (BMLG), membership in global logistics networks (WCA, PCN, Multiport, FONASBA), and quality credentials (ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 via DNV/TÜV SÜD). Named enterprise customers include Sampo Rosenlew, John Deere, and various wind farm developers; revenue is generated through transaction fees on shipments, managed-services warehousing contracts, and professional services for customs clearance. 2025 consolidated net turnover was approximately 134 MEUR, with no external institutional or PE/VC backing disclosed.

Name

CF&S Group

Legal name

CF&S Estonia AS

Website

https://cfs.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CF&S Group is a Tallinn-headquartered, privately held multimodal logistics provider operating across 9 countries, offering container, road, rail, sea, air, high & heavy project transport, warehousing, customs brokerage, and ship agency services primarily to enterprise manufacturers and project cargo clients.

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

Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), In-Bond Container Freight Stations (CFS) & Deconsolidation (TLALAGAD)

Keywords

• Multimodal logistics services
• Project cargo transport
• Freight forwarding services
• Customs brokerage
• Warehousing and distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Tallinn

HQ country

Estonia

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Freight Services: CF&S Group generates revenue through providing comprehensive logistics services including container transport, road freight, railway transport, sea freight, air freight, high & heavy project cargo, multimodal solutions, warehousing and distribution, chartering, and ship agency services. Revenue is primarily transaction-based, earned per shipment or contract, with the consolidated net turnover reaching approximately 134 MEUR in 2025.
2. Warehousing and Distribution: Full-service warehouse operations at the Loo complex with customs bonded storage, distribution services across Estonia and Europe, generating revenue through storage fees and handling charges.
3. Customs Agency Services: Customs agency and brokerage services for cargo clearance, leveraging authorized consignee and AEO status.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

CF&S Group is a logistics services provider offering integrated freight forwarding, transportation, and warehousing solutions across 9 countries. The company delivers container, road, railway, sea, air, high & heavy, and multimodal transport, complemented by customs agency, warehousing, distribution, chartering, and ship agency services for enterprise clients across Europe, Central Asia, and global trade lanes.

Product overview

CF&S Group is a logistics services company offering an integrated suite of transportation and logistics services. The portfolio includes Container Transport (China-US-Europe-India routes), Road Transport (Baltics-Europe), Railway Transport (Europe-Central Asia), Sea/Break Bulk Shipping with chartering and ship agency, High & Heavy Transport for project cargo, Air Freight, Warehouse & Storage (with bonded warehouse in Loo, Estonia), Distribution, and Customs Agency services. The group operates its own multimodal network across 9 countries, with acquired subsidiary DAKO Worldwide Transport GmbH (acquired December 2023) providing specialized wind energy and project logistics. The company functions as a full-service logistics provider rather than a software product platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DAKO Worldwide Transport: Project logistics and global project cargo specialist, acquired by CF&S Group in December 2023 through CF&S Germany GmbH

Products and services

• Container Transport International container shipping services covering routes between China, US, Europe, and India, providing full container and LCL (less-than-container load) options for shippers and freight forwarders.
• Road Transport Road freight services connecting all points between the Baltics and Europe, including daily inland transport within Estonia with 24-hour delivery for business customers.
• Railway Transport Rail freight solutions for cargo transport between Europe and Central Asia, utilizing own railway platforms for block train and container rail services.
• Sea/Break Bulk Shipping Maritime shipping services including break bulk, forward ship loads, chartering, and ship agency services for various vessel types, with operations at Paldiski South Harbour.
• High & Heavy Transport Oversized and heavy cargo transport services for global project logistics, including wind turbine components, industrial equipment, reactors, and complete buildings with route planning and police escort coordination.
• Air Freight Air cargo services reaching almost every country worldwide, including urgent shipments and specialized handling for time-sensitive business deliveries.
• Warehouse & Storage Full-service warehousing at the Loo, Estonia facility including bonded warehouse with customs and terminal licenses, providing storage and distribution capabilities for enterprise customers.
• Distribution Domestic distribution services within Estonia since 2001, handling small packages to full loads with daily regular deliveries for business clients.
• Customs Agency Customs clearance and advisory services for EU and international trade, including Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status facilitation, customs bonded warehouse operations, and authorized consignee services.
• DAKO Worldwide Transport (Project Logistics)

Quantifiable outcome

• ~134 MEUR consolidated net turnover in 2025, demonstrating financial solidity and scale
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DAKO Worldwide Transport GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2023CF&S Group, through its subsidiary CF&S Germany GmbH, acquired 100% of DAKO Worldwide Transport GmbH in December 2023. This acquisition underlines CF&S's ambition to develop end-to-end solutions for their global customer base in project logistics and assists CF&S's growth into a global projects specialist. DAKO brings specialized High & Heavy project cargo capabilities, with notable projects including wind turbine transport from India to USA (Gonzaga Ridge Wind Project) and wind blades to Mexico (Dolores Windfarm).
• Baltic Maritime Logistics Group (BMLG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCF&S Group is part of Baltic Maritime Logistics Group, which owns trucks, vessels, and port operations. This provides CF&S with immediate access to capacities and services, including own railway platforms for reliable cargo transportation of all sizes to and from Central Asia.
• FONASBA (The Federation of National Associations of Ship Brokers and Agents)minorOthersInternational association of national ship brokers' and agents' associations. Ensures CF&S operates in compliance with established industry standards.
• Multiport Ship Agencies NetworkminorOthersWorld's largest agency network represented in 108 countries and more than 1,500 ports globally. CF&S Estonia is the representative for Estonia. Multiport serves as a quality assurance mechanism for partner reliability.
• WCA Advanced ProfessionalsminorOthersFastest-growing global network of independent freight forwarders with over 500 members in nearly 300 cities and more than 100 countries. WCA Advanced Professionals provides financial protection and quality assurance for member cooperation.
• WCA China GlobalminorOthersNetwork connecting Chinese professional independent freight forwarders with reliable and qualified partners worldwide. All WCA China Global members are personally vetted, certified, and accredited by network representatives.
• WCA ProjectsminorOthersOpen network of independent project-based freight forwarders and related service providers. WCA Projects has rapidly become a serious global business group for project cargo specialists.
• Project Cargo Network (PCN)minorOthersNetwork comprising ~250 project cargo specialists in 107 member countries, handling transport of large, heavy, and complex component shipments. CF&S participates in virtual and annual 1-2-1 meeting weeks.
• Viking LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF&S Estonia is a designated agent for Viking Line in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, providing shipping agency services.
• MannlinesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF&S Estonia is a designated agent for Mannlines in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, providing shipping agency services.
• Baltic LineminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCF&S Estonia is a designated agent for Baltic Line in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, providing shipping agency services.
• Esteve ASminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnered with ESTEVE AS for the successful discharge of a 153-ton reactor at Paldiski South Harbour. Esteve cooperation ensured safe and efficient discharge operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves18 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Girteka Logistics: Lithuanian-headquartered road transport and logistics company operating one of Europe's largest truck fleets, with strong presence in the Baltic region. While more truck-focused than CF&S's full multimodal portfolio, Girteka is a regional Baltic logistics peer competing for similar enterprise customers and cross-border freight volumes.

Direct peers

• Rhenus Logistics: German multimodal logistics provider offering road, rail, sea, and air freight forwarding plus warehousing and customs services. Rhenus directly competes with CF&S in European freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs brokerage across Central Europe and the Baltic region.
• Logwin Logistics: European air and ocean freight forwarder with operations across multiple European countries, specializing in industrial and consumer goods logistics. Logwin directly competes with CF&S in air freight, ocean forwarding, and contract logistics across Central Europe and the Baltic states.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German mid-tier global freight forwarder offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics with specialization in automotive, fashion, and perishables. Hellmann competes with CF&S in multimodal freight forwarding and customs brokerage across European markets, with comparable mid-market positioning.
• DSV A/S: Global Danish freight forwarder offering air, sea, road, and project logistics with strong Baltic and Northern European presence. DSV competes directly with CF&S in container freight, road transport, and project cargo across the Baltics and Central Europe, with substantially larger scale and network density.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL Group providing international air, ocean, and road freight forwarding services. DHL Global Forwarding is a direct competitor to CF&S across multimodal freight forwarding, customs services, and supply chain solutions in European markets including the Baltics.
• CEVA Logistics: French-headquartered global supply chain management company owned by CMA CGM, offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services. CEVA competes directly with CF&S in multimodal freight forwarding across Europe, with particularly strong presence in automotive and industrial verticals.
• Mainfreight: New Zealand-based global freight forwarding and logistics company with operations across the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australasia. Mainfreight directly competes with CF&S in multimodal freight forwarding, customs services, and warehousing across global markets including European trade lanes.
• DB Schenker: German-based global logistics provider offering land transport, air freight, ocean freight, and contract logistics. Schenker's European network and project logistics capabilities position it as a direct competitor to CF&S in road freight, intermodal, and high & heavy project cargo across Central Europe and the Baltics.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders headquartered in Switzerland, with global multimodal capabilities spanning sea logistics, air logistics, road, and contract logistics. K+N directly competes with CF&S in container shipping, customs brokerage, and integrated supply chain solutions across the Baltic region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Number of profiles

Subsidiaries10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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