Langhorst

What Langhorst does

Langhorst (legal entity: Heinrich Langhorst GmbH & Co. KG) is a fourth-generation, family-owned German container logistics company founded in 1919 in Bremen, headquartered in GVZ-Bremen (Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 12/14). Its core offering spans short-distance container transport within a 150 km radius covering the North Sea "wet triangle" ports (Bremen, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, Cuxhaven, Lübeck), long-distance European container transport via own fleet and subcontractor network, 7,500 sqm of warehousing across 5 facilities, and specialized services including TAPA Level 1 high-value cargo, GDP-certified pharmaceutical transport, reefer/container PTI services, ADR hazardous goods, and a newer flatbed/tarpaulin Landverkehr line for the DACH region. The technology stack is conventional logistics telematics rather than AI-native: EDP systems with board computers, GPS-based real-time vehicle/container tracking, route optimization, digital transport documents, an in-house VGM-certified weighbridge integrated with office systems, and purpose-built reefer connection points, Type C bonded warehousing, and a container depot.

The business is asset-heavy and operations-led: ~150 tractors, 200+ semi-trailers, 300+ chassis (80%+ EURO 6), 7 Volvo FM Electric trucks, reach stackers, and an in-house workshop. It serves B2B enterprise and mid-market customers across import/export, automotive, beverage, food, pharmaceutical, and high-value goods segments through direct sales teams organized by function (Nahverkehr, Fernverkehr, Lagerei, Pricing/Vertrieb) and operates two wholly-owned subsidiaries — LTH Langhorst Trucking Hamburg GmbH and PLL Projekt-Logistik GmbH — both ISO, TAPA, and GDP certified. The commercial motion combines direct sales, dedicated pricing/sales team contacts, subcontractor networks, and event-driven demand generation through Transport Logistic Munich (co-exhibiting with Bremen Ports), supported by social media (Instagram, Facebook) and a careers portal. Revenue is not publicly disclosed; the company is a privately-held German GmbH & Co. KG under Ralf Langhorst (4th generation, Managing Partner) with no external institutional investment.

Name

Langhorst

Legal name

Heinrich Langhorst GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://langhorst.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Langhorst is a fourth-generation, family-owned German container logistics company founded in 1919, providing short- and long-distance container transport, warehousing, and specialized reefer, GDP-pharma, and TAPA high-value cargo services across North Sea ports and Europe from its Bremen and Hamburg hubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Container Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

LTL Bulk/Commodities (Terminal-to-Terminal) Carriers (TLADAEAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB), Bonded Warehousing & Customs Storage (Dry) (TLALAAAF), LTL Flatbed / Open-Deck & Over-Dimensional LTL Carriers (TLADAEAM)

Keywords

• Container transport services
• Warehousing and handling
• Reefer container logistics
• Pharmaceutical GDP transport
• High-value cargo security

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Container Transport Services: Core revenue stream from container trucking and transport services including short-distance (up to 150km from Bremen covering 'wet triangle' ports of Bremen, Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Cuxhaven, Wilhelmshaven, Lübeck) and long-distance transport across Europe. Includes reefer container transport, safety/TAPA-compliant transport, and ADR hazardous goods transport.
2. Warehousing and Handling: Storage, transshipment, order picking, repackaging, and container handling services. Services include LCL import/export, export container packing, import container unloading/picking, bonded warehousing, and heavy goods handling up to 42 tonnes.
3. Landverkehr (Flatbed/Tarpau Services): New service offering flatbed trucking (Planenauflieger) across DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland), IMO goods transport, and transshipment warehouse in Bremen.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Langhorst is a German container logistics provider operating short-distance and long-distance container trucking, warehousing and transshipment, and specialized transport services including refrigerated (reefer), GDP-certified pharmaceutical, and TAPA-certified high-value cargo. The company runs a fleet of ~150 tractors and 200+ semi-trailers, 300+ chassis, and 7,500+ sqm of warehousing across five warehouses, handling approximately 150,000 container transports per year.

Product overview

Langhorst is a fourth-generation German logistics company founded in 1919, specializing in container logistics and warehousing. The company operates from headquarters in Bremen GVZ (Freight Village) with a secondary location in Hamburg. Its core portfolio consists of transport services (local/short-distance, long-distance, and overland), three specialized transport offerings (refrigerated containers, TAPA security transport, and GDP-certified medicine transport), and warehousing/handling operations. The company also maintains two affiliated subsidiaries: LTH Langhorst Trucking Hamburg (Hamburg-area container trucking) and PLL Projekt-Logistik GmbH (specialized and automotive transport). With a fleet of approximately 150 tractors and over 200 semi-trailers, Langhorst handles container transports throughout Europe with a focus on the North Sea port corridor.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nahverkehr (Short-Distance Transport) Local container transport service covering a 150-kilometer radius around Bremen, including German port cities Bremerhaven and Hamburg, handling approximately 150,000 national and international container transports annually.
• Fernverkehr (Long-Distance Transport) European-wide container transport service covering German hinterland and international destinations, with a large subcontractor network across Europe and ADR-certified hazardous goods transport.
• Landverkehr (Overland Flatbed Transport) New flatbed trailer transport service for the DACH region, offering flexible vehicle options including box bodies, megeliners, and standard flatbed trailers, with IMO goods handling and transshipment warehouse in Bremen.
• Kühlcontainer/Reefer (Refrigerated Container Transport) Temperature-controlled container transport for goods requiring -25°C to +25°C, using company-owned refrigerated chassis with gensets for continuous cooling during transport and breaks, including Pre-Trip Inspection (PTI) and reefer connection infrastructure.
• Sicherheitstransporte (TAPA Security Transport) High-value goods transport certified to TAPA TSR Level 1 standards, featuring vehicle tracking, constant security center contact, and facility security meeting FSR Level 1 requirements.
• Medikamente/GDP (GDP Medicine Transport) GDP-certified pharmaceutical transport with cold chain integrity, precise time-interval checks, clean loading areas, detailed documentation, and temperature monitoring throughout the supply chain.
• Lagerei & Umschlag (Storage and Handling) Warehousing and transshipment services across more than 7,500 square meters of storage space in 5 warehouses, including LCL import/export, container handling up to 42 tons via reach stacker, Type C bonded warehouse, and order picking.
• LTH – Langhorst Trucking Hamburg Subsidiary bundling Langhorst Group activities in the Hamburg area, offering container trucking, reefer transport, hazardous goods transport, 45-foot containers, waste transport permits, VGM weighing, and temporary container storage in Hamburg port areas.
• PLL – Projekt-Logistik GmbH Quality-focused affiliated transport company handling special transports, complex supply chain processes, automotive industry transports, refrigerated container transports with special chassis, and national tarpaulin transports. ISO, TAPA, and GDP certified.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~150,000 container transports per year
• +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

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• PLL Projekt-Logistik GmbHcoreOthersAffiliated transport company handling special transports, complex supply chain processes, automotive industry transport, reefer container transport with special chassis, and national tarpaulin transport. Located at Ludwig-Erhard-Str. 12, 28197 Bremen/GVZ. Like Langhorst, PLL is ISO, TAPA, and GDP certified. PLL handles GDP order transfers for transport of medicines and pharmaceutical products.
• LTH Langhorst Trucking Hamburg GmbHcoreOthersIndependent subsidiary bundling and supporting Langhorst Group activities in the Hamburg metropolitan area. Handles container transports, reefer transport, hazardous goods, 45' containers, waste transport, VGM weighing, and temporary container storage in Hamburg port areas. Located at Werner-Siemens-Str. 100, 22113 Hamburg.
• Bremen PortsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanghorst co-exhibits at the Transport Logistic trade show on the joint Bremen Ports booth (2023, 2025). This represents a key regional partnership for market presence and customer acquisition at Germany's leading logistics trade show.
• Werner Nutzfahrzeug-Service GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLong-standing partner supporting Langhorst in acquiring Volvo FM Electric electric trucks. Werner Nutzfahrzeug-Service GmbH is a partner in the transition to electric trucking, providing vehicle supply and presumably maintenance support.
• ClimatePartnerminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimatePartner partnership for CO2 emission compensation. Langhorst offsets greenhouse gas emissions from diesel consumption through ClimatePartner climate protection projects including reforestation, forest protection, and renewable energy projects.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Spedition.Langhorst
• Instagraminstagram.com/langhorst_logistik

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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