Name

Imbach Logistics

Legal name

Imbach Logistik AG

Website

https://imbach-logistik.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1905

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking (4841), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ambient General Merchandise Warehousing (Dry Storage) (TLAIACAA)

Keywords

• Road-rail freight transport
• Warehousing and storage
• Beverage logistics services
• Event logistics services
• Value-added logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Schachen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo Logistics Services: Road-rail combined general cargo transport with overnight delivery across Switzerland; includes warehousing and inventory management services at Schachen, Luzern, Büron and Kriens locations; customers charged per shipment, storage volume, or contract-based fees.
2. Bottle Logistics (Champagne, Spirits, Wines): Specialized logistics for high-value champagnes, spirits and wines including transport, temperature/humidity-controlled storage (FSSC 22000 certified), single-bottle and block storage, and value added services such as labeling, display building, and promotional material inclusion.
3. Event Logistics: Complete logistics chain for events and trade shows including storage, transport, assembly and disassembly of event furniture, glass/china cleaning, laundry services, and a web-based event management software platform.
4. Value Added Services: Additional services including kitting, picking, labeling, assembling, repackaging, IT interface connections for customers to track stored goods, and regulatory compliance services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Imbach Logistik AG is a Swiss B2B transport and logistics company providing tailored services across three core divisions: Cargo Logistics (road-rail combined less-than-truckload transport delivering ~2,000 shipments daily within 24 hours across Switzerland), Bottle Logistics (specialized transport and FSSC 22000 certified temperature/humidity-controlled storage for high-value champagnes, spirits and wines with 30+ years of expertise), and Event Logistics (end-to-end storage, transport, assembly/disassembly of event furniture plus glassware cleaning and laundry). The company operates four locations in central Switzerland (Schachen HQ, Luzern, Büron, Kriens) with ~340 employees and 70 trucks, complemented by warehousing, value-added services (kitting, picking, labeling, repackaging), and the newly opened fully automated Logistics Center Luzern.

Product overview

Imbach Logistics operates as a Swiss transport and logistics company with three core service divisions: Cargo Logistics (Cargologistik), Bottle Logistics (Flaschenlogistik), and Event Logistics (Eventlogistik). The company combines road and rail transport with modern warehousing facilities, including the flagship fully-automated Logistics Center Luzern opened in September 2025. Value-Added Services complement the core offerings. Customer-facing digital tools include the Imbach Kundencenter and Imbach Dock portals, while supplementary services like fuel/energy surcharges and traffic delay indexes provide transparent pricing mechanisms. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Galliker Transport AG and maintains operations from four locations in the Lucerne region (Schachen, Luzern, Büron, Kriens).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cargologistik (Cargo Logistics) Road-rail combined general cargo logistics service for Swiss businesses, providing overnight rail transport across Switzerland followed by modern-truck last-mile delivery within 24 hours. Approximately 2,000 less-than-truckload shipments are delivered daily across Switzerland, with warehousing at Schachen, Luzern, Büron, and Kriens locations plus Value Added Services and IT-connected inventory management.
• Flaschenlogistik (Bottle Logistics) Specialized logistics service for high-quality champagnes, spirits, and wines developed over more than 30 years. Includes transport, storage in FSSC 22000 certified temperature/humidity-controlled facilities, single-bottle and block storage, and value-added services such as labeling, display building, and promotional material inclusion for numerous renowned beverage brands.
• Eventlogistik (Event Logistics) Complete logistics chain for events and trade shows, including storage, preparation, transport, and on-site assembly and disassembly of event furniture. Includes web-based event management software with article management, ordering shop, and logistics module, plus glassware/china cleaning and laundry services for trade shows, promotions, and corporate events.
• Warehousing Services Storage solutions at Logistics Centers in Schachen, Luzern, Büron, and Kriens, plus an external warehouse in Wauwil for white goods. Offers various storage options (racked and block storage, small parts, single bottle, hazardous materials, oversized industrial goods) tailored to product type and planned storage duration. Capacity includes ~30,000 pallet spaces at Schachen, 130,000 containers and 6,500 pallets at the fully automated Luzern facility.
• Value Added Services (VAS) Customized fulfillment and picking solutions including assembling, repackaging, labeling, kitting, and direct work on products, supported by modern IT technologies including IT interface connections for customers to track stored goods and regulatory compliance services.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~2,000 cargo shipments delivered per day across Switzerland
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

One partnership is on record.

• Galliker Transport AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008Imbach Logistik AG was acquired 100% by Galliker Transport AG in 2008 and operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary. The company retained the Imbach name and family character. Imbach is connected to Galliker's IT department (60+ IT specialists), national distribution network, and the Green Logistics sustainability program. Christian Kempter-Imbach continues as Managing Director and Board member alongside Rolf Galliker and Peter Galliker (VRP).

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Global logistics provider with European road, rail, air and ocean freight, plus contract logistics. Comparable as a major multimodal European 3PL offering warehousing, value-added services and contract logistics at scale.
• Geodis SA: French-headquartered global supply chain operator with road transport, contract logistics, and freight forwarding across Europe. Comparable as a major European contract logistics and road transport provider with multimodal capability.
• Kühne+Nagel International AG: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and contract logistics providers, headquartered in Schindellegi, Switzerland. Comparable as a Swiss-headquartered 3PL/4PL with warehousing, road-rail multimodal transport, and a focus on road and contract logistics segments.
• Rhenus Logistics: European multimodal logistics provider with road, rail, warehousing, and contract logistics operations across Europe. Comparable as a multi-vertical European 3PL with warehousing, value-added services and inland transport network.
• DSV A/S: Danish global transport and logistics company with road, air, sea and contract logistics divisions. Comparable as a major European road and contract logistics operator with strong Swiss and German-speaking market presence.
• DACHSER SE: German-headquartered global logistics provider with European road transport, warehousing and contract logistics. Comparable as a family-owned European 3PL with deep road-rail multimodal expertise and value-added warehousing services.
• PostLogistics AG (Swiss Post): Logistics arm of Swiss Post, operating domestic parcel, goods transport and warehousing in Switzerland. Comparable as a domestic Swiss B2B/B2C logistics provider competing for national distribution contracts.

Direct peers

• Planzer Transport AG: Swiss national logistics company offering road transport, warehousing, and contract logistics across Switzerland. Directly comparable as another family-owned Swiss 3PL with multi-site operations and similar focus on national distribution and value-added services.
• Galliker Transport AG: Imbach's parent company and largest operational peer. Galliker is a Swiss family-owned logistics group with national road-rail distribution, warehousing and Green Logistics program. Directly comparable because Imbach operates as Galliker's Lucerne-region subsidiary with shared IT and network infrastructure.

Others

• Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H. Family-owned Austrian-headquartered logistics company with road, rail, warehousing and contract logistics. Comparable as a family-owned European multi-vertical 3PL with warehousing and value-added services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance22 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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