What Nowaste Logistics does

Nowaste Logistics AB is a Swedish third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Helsingborg, founded in 2008 as a spin-off from Everfresh's logistics department and operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dole plc within the Diversified EMEA segment. The company provides warehousing, picking, packing, and distribution services across chilled, frozen, and ambient temperature zones from over ten terminals totaling approximately 300,000 square meters, employing around 700 people as of November 2025. Core customers include Nestlé (entire Scandinavian operations), Anora, Solera, Peak Performance, Home Furnishing Nordic, Luxplus, PO.P, Arvid Nordquist, Mestergruppen, and Granngården, spanning FMCG, beverage, e-commerce, apparel, beauty, and retail verticals.

Nowaste's operational platform centers on a proprietary in-house Warehouse Management System (WMS) integrated with high-density AutoStore automated storage and retrieval systems from Swisslog, Cognibotics robot picking cells using the Juliet & Romeo software platform (the first full production deployment on material-handling robots), and Sics.AI computer vision systems for high-speed automated picking. Facilities include BREEAM Excellent and NollCO2-certified terminals such as the Stigamo location south of Jönköping, with new investments including a 33,000 sqm rail-connected terminal in Jordbro (Stockholm) opened April 2026 and a 6,200 sqm Hamncity (Helsingborg) facility leased from Wihlborgs commencing March 2026.

Revenue is generated through contract-based B2B 3PL engagements with enterprise and mid-market customers, typically structured as multi-year agreements with pricing based on service scope, volume, and temperature-zone requirements. The go-to-market is sales-led via direct enterprise and mid-market field sales (led by Head of Sales Jesper Brandin) targeting Nordic-region FMCG, beverage, e-commerce, and specialty brands. Parent Dole plc has committed approximately $100M for further automation, AI, and warehouse innovation investment, with Nowaste serving as a testbed targeting 12-15% operational returns. The company does not publicly disclose revenue or pricing.

Name

Nowaste Logistics

Legal name

Nowaste Logistics AB

Website

https://nowaste.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Nowaste Logistics AB is a Swedish third-party logistics provider operating over ten terminals across Helsingborg, Jönköping, and Stockholm, serving enterprise customers including Nestlé, Anora, Peak Performance, and Home Furnishing Nordic with automated multi-temperature warehousing and distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services

NAICS

Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Temperature-Controlled Warehousing (Chilled/Frozen) (TLAIACAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce & Fulfillment Warehousing (Dedicated/Shared) (TLAIACAJ), Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA), Value-Added Warehousing Services (Kitting, Labeling, Repack, Light Assembly) (TLALAAAL)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Multi-temperature storage
• Automated fulfillment solutions
• FMCG contract logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Helsingborg

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services: Nowaste Logistics operates as a third-party logistics provider offering comprehensive warehousing, picking, packing, and distribution services. Revenue is generated through contract-based agreements with customers, typically on a per-unit, storage volume, or service scope basis. The company manages complete supply chain logistics for customers across multiple industries including FMCG, e-commerce, and specialty segments like beverages.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nowaste Logistics operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering warehousing, picking, packing, and distribution across multiple temperature zones (chilled, frozen, and ambient). The company runs a technology-forward infrastructure featuring AutoStore automated storage, Cognibotics robot picking cells with Sics.AI vision systems, and a proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS). Services are delivered through over ten terminals spanning approximately 300,000 square meters in Sweden, serving enterprise and mid-market customers in FMCG, e-commerce, beverage, apparel, and home furnishing segments.

Product overview

Nowaste Logistics operates as a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering a platform of integrated logistics services built around their proprietary Warehouse Management System (WMS). The core offering includes warehousing, picking, packing, and distribution across multiple temperature zones (chilled, frozen, ambient), supported by automation technologies including AutoStore systems and Cognibotics robotic picking cells with Sics.AI computer vision. The company has expanded from its FMCG heritage into specialized segments including e-commerce logistics and beverage logistics, with terminals across Helsingborg, Jönköping, and Stockholm.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

Quantifiable outcome

• BREEAM Excellent and NollCO2 certified facilities with zero net CO2 over building lifecycle
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers13 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

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• CogniboticscoreTechnology or IntegrationSwedish robotics company providing robot picking cells with Juliet & Romeo software platform. Nowaste ordered a second robot picking cell following successful pilot of first installation. The Cognibotics system integrates with Nowaste's AutoStore system and performs high-speed picking directly from AutoStore ports. This represents the first full production deployment of Cognibotics' software-defined motion platform on material-handling robots, validating scalability for real-world logistics environments.
• SwisslogcoreTechnology or IntegrationAutomation provider delivering AutoStore systems integrated with Nowaste's operations. Swisslog provides the core automated storage and retrieval infrastructure that enables high-density inventory storage and efficient order fulfillment at Nowaste's facilities.
• Sics.AIcoreTechnology or IntegrationAI company providing vision systems for robotic picking operations. Sics.AI's vision technology is integrated into Nowaste's automated picking cells alongside Cognibotics robotics and Swisslog AutoStore systems, part of a collaborative automation solution supported by Swedish innovation agency Vinnova.
• VinnovasupportingOthersSwedish government innovation agency providing support and funding for Nowaste's collaborative automation project involving robotics, AI vision systems, and innovative picking technology development.
• WihlborgssupportingOthersSwedish property company providing warehouse and logistics facilities to Nowaste. Nowaste leases 6,200 sqm from Wihlborgs at Plåtförädlingen 11 / Hamncity in Helsingborg with possession starting March 2026. Long-term relationship with Wihlborgs understanding Nowaste's operational needs and providing strategically located facilities near ports, highways, and rail connections.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• PostNord: PostNord is the Swedish and Danish postal operator with a significant logistics and 3PL division. Comparable to Nowaste in Nordic geography and customer base, but with broader mail/parcel and groupage services alongside contract logistics.
• DHL Supply Chain: DHL Supply Chain is the contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group and one of the largest global 3PLs, with significant operations in Sweden serving FMCG, retail, and e-commerce customers. Direct overlap with Nowaste's enterprise warehousing and fulfillment offerings, but at much larger scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a Swiss-headquartered global logistics provider with contract logistics operations across the Nordics. Overlaps with Nowaste in temperature-controlled FMCG warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment, particularly for multinational customers, but with a far larger international footprint.
• DSV: DSV is a Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics company with substantial contract logistics operations across the Nordics. It competes with Nowaste for large Nordic enterprise 3PL mandates but offers a much broader service portfolio (air, sea, road) and global network.

Direct peers

• Catena Logistics: Catena Logistics is a Nordic 3PL specializing in warehousing and distribution for grocery, FMCG, and e-commerce customers. Direct overlap with Nowaste's temperature-controlled and ambient warehousing offerings for similar enterprise customers in the Nordic market.
• Elanders: Elanders is a Swedish-headquartered global provider of supply chain solutions including warehousing, fulfillment, and print/print-on-demand services for enterprise customers. It overlaps with Nowaste's contract logistics and e-commerce fulfillment offerings, particularly in the Nordic and European markets.
• Logent: Logent is a Sweden-headquartered 3PL provider offering contract logistics, warehousing, and distribution services across the Nordics. It is a direct comparable to Nowaste in terms of customer profile (FMCG, retail, industrial) and contract-warehousing business model, with a similarly Sweden-centric footprint.
• Best Transport: Best Transport is a Nordic 3PL and contract logistics provider with warehousing, distribution, and value-added services across Sweden and Denmark. It is comparable to Nowaste in shared-warehouse 3PL model and Nordic FMCG/retail customer focus.
• Stena Logistics: Stena Logistics, part of the Stena Group, operates warehousing and contract logistics in Sweden. Comparable to Nowaste in scale and Nordic footprint, with similar multi-customer shared-warehouse model for industrial and consumer goods customers.

Regional players

• Posten Bring (Norway Post): Posten Bring is the Norwegian postal and logistics group with contract logistics operations serving FMCG and retail customers across Norway and the broader Nordics. Comparable to Nowaste in service offering and customer segments, but primarily focused on the Norwegian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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