What Barth + Co. Spedition does

Barth + Co. Spedition (BARTH+CO) is a third-generation, family-owned international freight forwarding and contract logistics company headquartered in Hallbergmoos near Munich Airport. Founded in 1959 by Karlheinz Barth and Karl Scherbauer to run specialized truck transport for fabrics from Prato, Italy into Germany, the company has built a niche position in textile and fashion logistics and now operates across Europe with offices in Dormagen, Nuremberg, Reutlingen, Izmir (Turkey), and two Romanian sites (Oradea, Suceava). The legal entity, BARTH+CO SPEDITION GmbH & Co. KG, is complemented by Barth Geschäftsführungs GmbH as the personally liable general partner; ownership remains entirely with the Barth family (Peter Barth, with sons Christoph and Alexander), with no external institutional investors.

The company generates revenue across multiple streams: international road freight forwarding for fashion and general goods (full and partial loads, including dedicated GOH/flat pack textile trailers and an Egypt RO-RO service), contract logistics at approximately 70,000 m² (QM) of warehousing across Munich, Nuremberg, and Dormagen, end-to-end e-commerce fulfillment, expert customs clearance under AEO-F certification across three separate legal entities, and intercontinental air and sea freight delivered through wholly owned subsidiary alpha trans Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH & Co. KG and its network of 181 locations / 2,500 staff. Pricing is quote-based and tailored per shipment, with multi-year enterprise contracts typical; the customer base is enterprise and mid-market fashion brands, manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers sourced via direct field sales, phone-based inside sales, and a quote-request website (no resellers or digital marketplace channels).

Technology infrastructure includes a custom Warehouse Management System (WMS) with IT-supported monitoring, an AutoStore automated storage and picking system commissioned at Hallbergmoos in November 2018, an in-house IT team building customer-specific interfaces, a proprietary IT-based bolt/bale administration system that minimizes fabric offcuts during cutting, and satellite-based route planning and vehicle tracking across the truck fleet. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 (recertified 2025), S.A.F.E. safe-logistics-location certification, and is a certified climate-neutral freight carrier (since 2022), targeting a 45% emission reduction by 2030 and supported by an on-site photovoltaic plant at headquarters. Marketing and distribution operate exclusively through direct B2B channels (field sales, inside sales via +49 811 5550 201, contact form) supplemented by LinkedIn, Instagram, SEO-optimized country pages, and downloadable ADSp/Incoterms documentation.

Name

Barth + Co. Spedition

Legal name

BARTH+CO SPEDITION GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://barth-co.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1959

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

BARTH+CO is a third-generation, family-owned international freight forwarder and contract logistics provider headquartered near Munich, specializing in textile and fashion supply chains across Europe with trucking, warehousing, customs clearance, and air/sea freight services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Scheduled Freight Air Transportation (481112)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Distribution & Regional Linehaul Forwarding (TLACACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA), Export/Import Documentation Preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Shipper’s Letter of Instruction) (TLACAHAD), Dedicated / Contract Carriage Brokerage (Shippers’ Managed Capacity) (TLACACAF)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Textile logistics services
• Contract logistics warehousing
• Customs clearance brokerage
• E-commerce fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Hallbergmoos

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. International Truck Transport (Road Freight): Core business: international truck forwarding services throughout Europe, including dedicated textile transport with GOH (Garments on Hanger) and flat pack capabilities. Services include full loads, partial loads, standard and express transports, and specialized textile trailers.
2. Air and Sea Freight: Intercontinental freight forwarding via alpha trans subsidiary, covering full container loads (FCL), less than container loads (LCL), special product shipments, and air freight to all major global hubs.
3. Contract Logistics and Warehousing: Comprehensive contract logistics including tailored warehousing concepts, storage, picking, order fulfillment, value-added services, and supply chain management. Approximately 70,000 QM (70,000 m²) of storage space across Munich, Nuremberg, and Dormagen locations.
4. Customs Clearance Services: Expert customs brokerage and clearance services for imports and exports, including HS code classification, bonded warehouse storage, and compliance with customs regulations. AEO-F certified status enables streamlined customs processes.
5. E-Commerce Fulfillment: End-to-end e-commerce logistics including order processing, warehousing, picking, packaging, labeling, shipment via courier/express/parcel services, and returns management for online retailers.
6. Diesel Floater (Dieselfloater): Diesel cost management service offering fuel price optimization for transport operations.
7. Green Logistics / Climate-Neutral Transport: CO2 recording, climate-neutral transport solutions, and voluntary CO2 offsetting via partner Fokus Zukunft climate protection certificates. Revenue generated through premium green logistics service offerings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Barth + Co. Spedition provides international freight forwarding and contract logistics services with a strong specialization in the European fashion and textile industry. Its offering spans dedicated textile transport (GOH and flat pack), international road haulage via partnered forwarding agents, contract logistics and warehousing (~70,000 m² across Munich, Nuremberg, and Dormagen), e-commerce fulfillment (powered by an AutoStore automated picking system), customs clearance under AEO-F certification, and global air/sea freight through its subsidiary alpha trans.

Product overview

BARTH+CO Spedition is a third-generation family-owned international freight forwarding and logistics company founded in 1959, offering a comprehensive portfolio of logistics services. The core offerings include Textilspedition (specialized textile forwarding since 1959), LKW Spedition (road transport), Kontraktlogistik (contract logistics with warehousing), E-Commerce fulfillment, Verzollung (customs clearance), and Luft- und Seefracht (air/sea freight via subsidiary alpha trans). The company operates advanced automation through its Autostore system at the Hallbergmoos headquarters and provides specialized services like Dieselfloater and raw material logistics. With approximately 70,000 QM of warehouse space across Munich, Nuremberg, and Dormagen, the company serves fashion/lifestyle industries, manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers across Europe and internationally.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Textile Forwarding (Textilspedition) Specialized transport of fabrics, fashion items, and garments since 1959, including GOH (Garments on Hanger) and flat pack options, targeted at fashion brands, textile manufacturers, suppliers, and retailers needing reliable, time-sensitive textile logistics between European production countries and German/European distribution centers.
• International Road Transport (LKW Spedition) International truck forwarding services across Europe through close cooperation with forwarding partners, with direct connections to receiving countries. Includes full loads, partial loads, standard and express transports, and specialized textile trailers. Targeted at enterprises needing cross-border road transport with satellite-based tracking.
• Contract Logistics (Kontraktlogistik) Comprehensive tailored logistics solutions including warehousing concepts, individual contract logistics, intelligent outsourcing solutions, value-added services, and material flow control at Munich, Nuremberg, and Dormagen. Targeted at fashion, lifestyle, and industrial customers with bespoke outsourcing needs.
• Warehousing / Warehouse Logistics (Lagerlogistik) Warehouse logistics across three German locations (Munich/Hallbergmoos, Nuremberg, and Dormagen) totaling approximately 70,000 m². Features intelligent storage logistics, material flow control, IT-supported inventory monitoring, an IT-based bolt administration system, and a bonded warehouse option. Targeted at fashion and industrial customers needing scalable storage.
• Raw Material Logistics (Rohwarenlogistik) Specialized handling of fabric bolts and bales including procurement, storage, inventory management with precise meter counts, optimal bolt selection to reduce offcuts, and shipping. Uses the IT-based bale management system to automatically select optimal bales for cutting operations. Targeted at textile manufacturers and fashion brands sourcing fabric raw materials.
• Customs Clearance (Verzollung) Expert customs brokerage and clearance services for imports and exports, including HS code classification, customs declaration, AEO-F certified trusted-trader status for faster clearance, bonded warehouse storage at Hallbergmoos, and proximity to the local customs office. Targeted at international importers and exporters needing AEO-F-enabled cross-border clearance.
• Air and Sea Freight (Luft- und Seefracht) Intercontinental freight forwarding via subsidiary alpha trans Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH & Co. KG, covering full container loads (FCL), less than container loads (LCL), special product shipments, and air freight to all major global hubs through an international partner network of 2,500 staff at 181 locations. Targeted at customers needing intercontinental multimodal freight combined with European road and warehousing services.
• E-Commerce Fulfillment End-to-end e-commerce logistics including order processing, warehousing, picking (supported by AutoStore automated storage), custom packaging, labeling, multi-carrier shipment, and returns management, with IT-supported inventory monitoring. Targeted at fashion and lifestyle online retailers needing outsourced fulfillment with seasonal scalability.
• Dieselfloater (Diesel Cost Management) Flexible diesel floating service for fuel cost optimization in transportation operations, providing price hedging and fuel cost management. Targeted at shippers and logistics customers looking to manage diesel cost volatility on European road transports.
• AutoStore Automated Picking Service Automated storage and picking service using the AutoStore system, with robots storing and picking goods from plastic bins/cubes. Guarantees consistent quality, fast throughput, and reliable service during seasonal omnichannel retail peaks. Targeted at e-commerce and contract logistics customers requiring scalable, automated fulfillment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Transit times under 10 days from Central Europe to Cairo (door-to-door) for Egypt RO-RO service
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 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

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Fokus ZukunftcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate protection partnership for CO2 recording and offsetting. Fokus Zukunft supports BARTH+CO in recording annual CO2 emissions across all company areas and provides climate protection certificates to offset unavoidable emissions. BARTH+CO also refers Fokus Zukunft's services to customers for voluntary CO2 offsetting of their transports. Includes support for wind farm projects in Mexico as part of offsetting portfolio.
• Plant-for-the-PlanetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTen-year reforestation agreement to finance 220,000 trees in Yucatan, Mexico. BARTH+CO donates approximately 12,000 euro in the first year, with 60% going to tree planting and 40% to the academy, workers, and organization. Part of BARTH+CO's climate neutrality strategy and commitment to the 1.5 degree target.
• alpha trans Luft- und Seefrachtspedition GmbH & Co. KGcoreOthersWholly owned subsidiary of the BARTH+CO Group handling global air and sea freight forwarding. Part of the alpha trans network with 2,500 staff at 181 locations worldwide. Enables BARTH+CO to offer comprehensive intercontinental logistics solutions including LCL, FCL, and air freight to all major global hubs.
• Flughafenverein München e.V. (Munich Airport Charity)minorOthersBARTH+CO supports the Munich Airport Charity through financial donations. The charity supports people in need, families, children, and social institutions in the Munich area, reflecting BARTH+CO's social commitment and values-based business approach.
• Elterninitiative Intern 3 e.V.minorOthersCharitable organization supported by BARTH+CO at the Haunersche Kinderklinik children's hospital. Donations fund toys, treatments, and other support for children at the hospital.
• HSG Freising-NeufahrnminorOthersRegular donations to HSG Freising-Neufahrn handball club supporting sport, community integration, and social cohesion.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves22 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Gebrüder Weiss: Austrian-headquartered family-owned logistics company with European road freight, air & sea forwarding, and contract logistics operations. Similar family-owned European mid-market forwarder profile.
• Logwin: European freight forwarding and contract logistics specialist listed in Luxembourg, with direct presence in multiple European countries and active in fashion and lifestyle verticals. Comparable size and similar European road freight + contract logistics profile.
• Rhenus Logistics: German-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with road, air, sea, and warehousing services across Europe. Comparable mid-to-large German forwarder competing for similar European customers and modes.
• DACHSER: Major German-headquartered logistics provider with European road freight and contract logistics divisions (DACHSER Life Sciences and Fashion include textile/fashion capabilities). Comparable as a German competitor offering road transport plus warehousing across Europe.
• FIEGE Logistik: German family-owned contract logistics specialist with explicit fashion and lifestyle vertical focus, operating warehouses and fulfillment centers across Europe. Highly comparable as a German family-owned contract logistics provider in fashion.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-founded global freight forwarder with significant fashion and lifestyle vertical expertise, offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics. Highly comparable as a mid-sized European forwarder competing for similar textile and fashion brand customers.

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: Major global third-party logistics provider owned by CMA CGM, offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain solutions across Europe. Competes in fashion/textile contract logistics with broader geographic and modal scope.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company headquartered in Denmark with strong European road freight, air, sea, and contract logistics operations. Competes in the same freight forwarding and contract logistics markets with broader geographic and modal coverage.
• DHL Group (Deutsche Post DHL): World's largest logistics group operating DHL Express, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Supply Chain, and DHL eCommerce. Serves as the dominant incumbent in European road freight, contract logistics, and customs services.
• Kühne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a global road, air, and sea freight network plus dedicated fashion and lifestyle industry solutions. Larger incumbent operating across the same logistics modes with overlapping customer base.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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