Gottschalk Logistic Systems

What Gottschalk Logistic Systems does

Gottschalk Logistic Systems GmbH is a family-owned German B2B relocation and logistics company founded in 1975 and headquartered in Kerpen near Cologne. The firm employs approximately 300 staff across more than nine branch and service locations, including regional offices in Pfungstadt (Rhein-Main), Schwieberdingen (Rhein-Neckar), and Essen (Ruhrgebiet), with extended service coverage in Berlin, Hamburg, Hannover, Nürnberg, and München. Its offering centers on professional office and corporate relocations, machine and factory relocations (with lifting capability up to 400 tons and forklifts up to 50 tons), and a suite of specialized moves covering IT infrastructure, laboratories and clinics, archives and libraries, art and exhibitions, and GDPR-compliant data transport.

The company's technology stack is asset- rather than software-led: a specialized fleet of air-suspended, climate-controlled vehicles, low loaders, 40-ton trucks, stair robots, crane pallets, air cushion modules, and ADR-tested aluminum containers for chemical transport. Process quality is anchored by a DEKRA-certified DIN ISO 9001:2015 system (maintained continuously since 2001) and a DIN ISO 14001:2015 environmental management system (since 2019). The technology and equipment portfolio is complemented by wholly-owned subsidiary SCR by Gottschalk GmbH, established in 2003, which provides GDPR-compliant archiving, digitization, and document destruction services.

Revenue mechanics are project-based, with individual quotes for each engagement and no published price list. The business blends transaction-fee revenue from one-off relocations with managed-services revenue from building management and recurring facility logistics contracts, plus subscription-like storage services. Go-to-market is direct B2B sales through account managers, project leaders, and a central dispatch operation in Kerpen, supplemented by the company website, a Facebook page, and referral-driven repeat business. The customer base spans banks, insurance companies, industrial and automotive firms, public administration, healthcare, education, IT/telecom, retail, and cultural institutions, served through enterprise and mid-market tendering rather than a long-tail SMB channel.

Name

Gottschalk Logistic Systems

Legal name

Gottschalk Logistic Systems GmbH

Website

https://gottschalk-gmbh.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Gottschalk Logistic Systems GmbH is a family-owned German B2B relocation company, founded 1975 and headquartered in Kerpen, providing office, machine, IT, laboratory, and specialized moves plus storage and building management to enterprise, public sector, and mid-market customers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Relocation Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Loading/Unloading Labor (Truck/Trailer) (HSAKAMAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite) (TLAAAKAL), Interstate Small Moves & Partial Loads (Consolidated/Shared Truckload) (HSAKABAE), Local Loading/Unloading with Company Truck (In-Town Transport) (HSAKAAAJ)

Keywords

• Office relocation services
• Project relocation services
• Machine transportation services
• Specialized moving services
• Commercial logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Kerpen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Office & Business Moving Services: Core revenue from professional office and business relocations including planning, execution, and project management for companies moving locations
2. Specialized Moving Services: High-value specialized moves including machine transport, art transport, laboratory relocations, IT moves, and archive/library moves requiring specific expertise and equipment
3. Storage Services: Short-term and long-term storage solutions for furniture, goods, and documents including inventory management and delivery services
4. Building Management Services: Ongoing logistics tasks for clients including regular moving teams, productivity control, and facility management
5. Consulting & Planning Services: Professional consulting for move planning including project management, tender management, move handbooks, and coordination services
6. Disposal & Recycling Services: Disposal and recycling of old furniture and materials with environmental partners across Germany
7. New Furniture Logistics: Complete transport logistics and on-site assembly for office furniture wholesalers and manufacturers
8. Insurance Services: Multicover insurance coverage for standard moves plus individual additional insurance calculations for higher value items

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Gottschalk Logistic Systems GmbH is a German B2B relocation and logistics company that plans and executes office, project, and specialized relocations (IT, laboratory, clinic, factory, archive/library, art, and heavy machinery up to 400 tons). It complements its core moving services with short- and long-term storage, building management, disposal and recycling, new furniture logistics and assembly, and move consulting, serving corporate, industrial, and public-sector clients nationwide from its Kerpen headquarters and regional branches.

Product overview

Gottschalk Logistic Systems is a family-run relocation and logistics company founded in 1975, offering a comprehensive portfolio of relocation and logistics services. The core offering centers on Büoumzüge (office relocations) and Projektumzüge (project relocations) for corporate clients including banks, insurance companies, industrial enterprises, and government agencies. Specialization includes Maschinenumzüge (machine relocations), Spezialumzüge (specialized relocations) such as archive/library relocations, IT relocations, laboratory/clinic relocations, factory relocations, art transports, and data protection transports. The company also provides supporting services including storage, building management, disposal/recycling, new furniture logistics, assembly services, and consulting/planning. The subsidiary SCR by Gottschalk GmbH handles document management, archiving, and digitization. With over 300 employees across more than 9 locations in Germany, the company operates from its headquarters in Kerpen (Rheinland) with additional branches in Pfungstadt (Rhein-Main), Schwieberdingen (Rhein-Neckar), and Essen (Ruhrgebiet), plus extended service areas in Berlin, Hamburg, Hannover, Nuremberg, and Munich.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Office Relocations (Büroumzüge) Professional office and corporate relocations including planning, execution, and furniture assembly for banks, insurance companies, industrial enterprises, and government agencies, with same-day and 3-hour emergency response capability.
• Project Relocations (Projektumzüge) Complex overnight or weekend project relocations including risk analysis, quality standards definition, move guide development, project coordination, and consulting/planning.
• Machine Relocations (Maschinenumzüge)
• IT Relocations & Services (IT-Umzüge & Services) Transport and de/re-installation of sensitive IT equipment in air-suspended, heated vehicles, including system data documentation, preventive risk management, and comprehensive IT relocation documentation.
• Laboratory & Clinic Relocations (Labor- & Klinikumzüge) Specialized laboratory and clinic relocations including dangerous goods transport, chemical transport in ADR-tested aluminum containers, clean room experience, and climate chamber handling.
• Art Transports (Kunsttransporte) Professional art transport including single artworks, complete art exhibitions, and antiques with custom packaging, on-site measurement by specialist consultants, and tailored solutions for each art object.
• Archive & Library Relocations (Archiv- & Bibliotheksumzüge) Specialized transport of archives and libraries using acid-free paper, bubble wrap, custom-sized cartons, padded archive bins, standard archive boxes, lockable archive carts, climate boxes, and climate crates with 1:1 relocation guarantee.
• Factory Relocations (Werksverlagerungen) Comprehensive factory and plant relocation services including project team deployment, timeline management, safety compliance, and cost optimization for complex relocations.
• Data Protection Transport (Datenschutztransport) Secure and GDPR-compliant transport of sensitive data with data protection-compliant packaging; archiving and digitization performed by subsidiary SCR by Gottschalk GmbH.
• Storage (Lagerung) Flexible short-term and long-term storage solutions for furniture, goods, and documents at locations throughout Germany, including commissioning, delivery, old registry storage in security containers with IT recording, and proper document disposal.
• Building Management (Gebäudemanagement) Ongoing logistics tasks for clients including regular provision of consistent relocation teams, high technical team qualifications for rapid customer employee relief, and continuous productivity monitoring.
• Disposal & Recycling (Entsorgung & Verwertung) Disposal and recycling of old furniture and materials with environmental partners throughout Germany, executed according to high environmental standards.
• New Furniture Logistics (Neumöbellogistik) Complete transport logistics and on-site assembly for office furniture wholesalers and manufacturers, including transport, assembly service, and optional storage.
• Assembly Service (Montageservice) Custom-fit furniture assembly including new machines, high-bay warehouses, and production lines assembled by qualified carpenters and installers.
• Consulting & Planning (Consulting & Planung) Professional consulting services including workflow analysis, concept development, move planning, move handbook creation, move guide development, and tender management.
• Insurance Services (Multicover Insurance) Multicover insurance coverage for standard moves plus individual additional insurance calculations for higher value items transported.
• SCR by Gottschalk GmbH Document Management Subsidiary service offering GDPR-compliant document management, archiving, digitization, and document destruction for customers during office relocations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Can complete urgent commercial moves within 3 hours
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• SCR by Gottschalk GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2003 specializing in archiving, digitization, and document destruction services. Provides data protection-compliant document handling for customers during office relocations. Operates scan center and document management services.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Santa Fe Relocation: Global mobility and relocation company serving multinational corporates with full-service moving, storage, and destination services. Comparable in enterprise customer base and complex move execution, though broader geographically.
• GEODIS: Global logistics provider with European relocation, freight forwarding, and specialized transport capabilities. Overlaps with Gottschalk in serving large enterprises but operates at vastly larger scale and broader geography.
• Pickfords: UK-headquartered moving and storage company serving corporate and private customers across Europe. Comparable in office and corporate relocation offerings with similar enterprise customer orientation.
• DB Schenker: Global logistics incumbent owned by Deutsche Bahn, offering freight, contract logistics, and a dedicated European moving and relocation division. Comparable end-customers (corporates, government) but at much larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• Crown Worldwide Group: International relocation and moving services group with strong presence in EMEA. Comparable in serving corporate clients with complex international and domestic moves, particularly for IT, lab, and office relocations.

Direct peers

• Schmidt's Umzüge: Germany-based commercial moving specialist with nationwide project relocation, IT, and office move capabilities. Comparable in B2B service mix and ability to handle specialized and complex moves for enterprise clients.
• AGS Movers: International moving company with strong European footprint offering corporate, IT, and specialized relocations. Comparable in targeting enterprise clients with complex, sensitive, and international move requirements.
• König & Meyer Umzüge: Established German commercial and private moving company with nationwide service. Comparable in offering office relocations, specialized transport, and storage, targeting similar enterprise and mid-market customers in Germany.
• Rudolph Logistik Gruppe: German full-service logistics and relocation specialist offering office, industrial, and project moves with nationwide branch coverage. Directly comparable in core commercial-relocation services, German footprint, and specialized equipment capabilities.

Regional players

• Hesse Logistik: German commercial and industrial moving specialist with strong regional presence. Comparable in B2B office and machine relocation offerings, though more concentrated in specific German regions rather than nationwide.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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