What Bohnet does

Bohnet GmbH is a German, family-owned heavy and special transport logistics provider founded in 1965 and now in its third generation of family leadership under Managing Director Peter Bohnet. Headquartered in Kirchdorf an der Iller with a branch in Erfurt, the company executes multimodal oversized cargo projects across Europe — including unit weights exceeding 700 tonnes and dimensions above 100m x 15m x 15m — moving approximately 100,000 tonnes of heavy cargo per year for industrial clients in paper manufacturing, power generation, chemicals, automotive, and infrastructure construction.

The company's operational backbone is a proprietary, capital-intensive fleet and infrastructure stack: 12 MAN TGX XXL 640 HP Euro 6 trucks, 160 combinable Goldhofer and Scheuerle modular axle lines, semi low-loaders, low-loaders, self-propelled Power Booster units, BF3 escort vehicles, and a company-owned Liebherr LR 1750 crawler crane (295-tonne capacity) stationed at the Port of Haldensleben on the Mittelland Canal. All vehicles carry integrated GPS for real-time dispatch tracking. Bohnet offers end-to-end project logistics — planning, permit acquisition, route inspection, multimodal transport (road, rail, water, RO-RO pontoon, air freight charter), crane-based transshipment, 35,000 m² of indoor/outdoor storage across Kirchdorf, Erfurt, Hamburg, Mannheim, and Voerde, custom packing, and assembly/installation services up to 1,000-tonne hydraulic lifting capacity.

Bohnet's revenue model is entirely transaction-fee and project-based, with quote-driven pricing that varies by cargo weight, dimensions, modality, route complexity, and ancillary services. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct — primarily enterprise industrial customers reached via website inquiry, phone, and a dedicated sales inbox, with no intermediary or reseller channel. The company is a member of the Project Logistics Alliance since 2018 and holds ISO 9001:2015 and SCC** certifications from DEKRA. It operates exclusively as a privately held GmbH with no disclosed external investors, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Bohnet

Legal name

Bohnet GmbH

Website

https://spedition-bohnet.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bohnet GmbH is a third-generation German family-owned heavy and special transport provider executing multimodal oversized cargo projects (700+ tonnes) across Europe for industrial clients in paper, power, chemicals, and automotive sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy and Special Transport Logistics

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialized Trailer & Heavy Transport Equipment Providers (SPMT, Lowboy, Multi-Axle) (TLADAGAM), Heavy Machinery & Oversized Equipment (Cranes, Excavators, Presses) (TLACAIAH)

Keywords

• Heavy transport services
• Oversized cargo logistics
• Project logistics
• Multimodal transport
• Heavy lift shipping

Headquarters

HQ city

Kirchdorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Heavy and Special Transport Services: Core revenue stream from organizing and executing Europe-wide heavy transport and oversized cargo shipments. Handles unit weights exceeding 700 tonnes and dimensions beyond 100m length, 15m width, and 15m height. Transport modalities include road, rail, and water. Approximately 100,000 tonnes of heavy and oversized cargo transported annually across Europe. Pricing is quote-based and project-specific.
2. Handling and Storage Services: Cargo handling using the Liebherr LR 1750 crawler crane at Port of Haldensleben, and short-term and long-term storage at company-owned facilities. Approximately 35,000 m² of indoor and outdoor storage space in Kirchdorf and Erfurt. Additional storage and assembly areas available in Hamburg, Mannheim, and Voerde. Overhead crane systems handle cargo weighing 65–80 tonnes; heavier cargo handled with hydraulic systems.
3. Assembly and Installation Services: Full assembly services including project planning, customer consulting, engineering services by graduate engineers, dismantling and reassembly of complete machines and plants worldwide, company relocations, new machine/plant construction, air cushioning, and mast work. Equipment includes hydraulic lifting scaffolds up to 800t, hydraulic step lifting up to 1,000t, air cushioning systems up to 400t, and strand jacks up to 800t.
4. Packing and Logistics Solutions: Custom packaging services for heavy goods, individually tailored to customer requirements. Part of a comprehensive packaging and logistics solutions offering that also includes warehousing, loading, and cargo securing.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bohnet GmbH provides Europe-wide multimodal heavy and special transport services for industrial cargo, including oversized and overweight loads exceeding 700 tonnes and dimensions over 100m x 15m x 15m. The company operates a modern in-house fleet of 12 MAN TGX trucks and 160 modular axle lines, complemented by a Liebherr LR 1750 crawler crane for handling and transshipment. It delivers full-service project logistics covering planning, permit acquisition, road/rail/water transport, handling, storage, packing, and assembly/installation.

Product overview

Bohnet GmbH offers a comprehensive heavy and specialized transport service platform. The core offering centers on multimodal heavy transport services utilizing a modern fleet of 12 MAN TGX XXL truck units and 160 combinable Goldhofer and Scheuerle modular axle lines. The product portfolio includes specialized transport equipment (low-loaders, semi low-loaders, tarpaulin trailers, Power Booster self-propelled units, and BF3 transport escort services) complemented by project logistics management, handling and storage services (featuring the Liebherr LR 1750 crawler crane), custom packing, and full assembly services. All vehicles are equipped with integrated GPS tracking. The company transports an annual volume of approximately 100,000 tonnes of heavy and oversized cargo throughout Europe, with capabilities for loads exceeding 700 tonnes and dimensions over 100m in length.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Heavy Transport Services Multimodal heavy and oversized transport services across Europe combining road, rail, and water transport, handling loads exceeding 700 tonnes with dimensions exceeding 100m length, 15m width, and 15m height. Targeted at industrial clients needing specialized transport for heavy machinery, power plant components, and oversized equipment.
• Project Logistics Complete handling of multimodal logistics projects including permit acquisition, route inspections, transport organization, heavy lift shipping, and air freight charter from a single source. Designed for industrial clients requiring coordinated complex cargo movements.
• Handling and Storage Services Heavy-goods storage and handling services using the Liebherr LR 1750 crawler crane with 295-tonne capacity at Port of Haldensleben on the Mittelland Canal, plus approximately 35,000 m² of indoor and outdoor storage space at Kirchdorf and Erfurt facilities. Additional storage available in Hamburg, Mannheim, and Voerde.
• Assembly Services Comprehensive assembly services including project planning, customer consulting, engineering services by graduate engineers, dismantling and reassembly of complete machines and plants worldwide, company relocations, new machine/plant construction, air cushioning, and mast work. Equipment includes hydraulic lifting scaffolds up to 800t, hydraulic step lifting up to 1,000t, air cushioning systems up to 400t, and strand jacks up to 800t.
• Packing Services Customized packing services for heavy goods, with each package individually tailored to customer requirements, as part of the company's comprehensive packaging and logistics solutions offering.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~100,000 tonnes of heavy and oversized cargo transported annually across Europe
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 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.

• Project Logistics AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Bohnet GmbH has been a member of the Project Logistics Alliance since 2018. The PLA is an independent network characterized by the quality of its members, built by highly experienced project forwarders focused on maintaining high service quality and expanding the unique knowledge base demanded by the project forwarding industry. The partnership provides Bohnet with access to an exclusive platform of industry experts and enables collaboration on complex international project logistics.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Felbermayr Group: Austrian heavy lift, crane, and transport specialist with extensive German operations. Direct competitor in heavy haul across DACH region, often combining crane rental with transport execution similar to Bohnet's integrated model.
• Mammoet: Dutch-based global leader in heavy lifting and transport. Directly comparable to Bohnet in oversized/overweight project cargo, though Mammoet operates at much larger scale globally with crane rental and engineered heavy lifting as core services.
• BigMove AG: German heavy haul network grouping together specialized transport providers. Direct competitor in Germany-focused oversized transport, though structured as a cooperative of independent operators rather than an integrated fleet owner like Bohnet.
• Sarens: Belgian global player in heavy transport, crane rental, and engineered rigging. Direct competitor to Bohnet in Europe-wide heavy haul project logistics, particularly for petrochemical, power, and wind projects.
• Van der Vlist: Dutch heavy and special transport company with strong European multimodal capabilities. Direct peer in oversized cargo movement including power plant, wind, and industrial equipment categories Bohnet serves.
• Kübler Spedition: Heilbronn-based German heavy and special transport specialist. Closely comparable regional peer operating in southwestern Germany with similar modular axle fleet and project logistics capabilities for industrial clients.
• Rothmund Logistik: German heavy and special transport provider. Comparable regional peer for oversized industrial and machinery transport in southern Germany, similar mid-sized fleet structure to Bohnet.
• de Boer Intern Transport: Dutch heavy transport specialist with comparable oversized and overweight project capabilities. Operates in adjacent Benelux/Germany corridors with similar modular trailer fleet approach.

Regional players

• Hird Group: German/UK heavy haul and crane service provider. Comparable in project cargo and specialized transport offering, but primarily operating in UK and northern Europe rather than German heartland.

Broad incumbents

• LKW Walter: Austrian full-load trucking and logistics incumbent that also handles special transports. Larger, broader freight network including heavy haul capabilities - complementary rather than fully overlapping with Bohnet's pure-play project focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

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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