What Bobe Speditions does

BOBE Speditions GmbH is a privately held, family-owned German logistics company headquartered in Bad Salzuflen with operations dating to 1936 (formal establishment; transport roots from 1925). The company provides an integrated suite of transport, warehousing, container handling, and customs services to industrial, manufacturing, retail, trading, and construction customers primarily in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region, with international routes to Poland, Italy, and German seaports (Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven). Its core operating assets include a 120+ vehicle fleet combining conventional EURO 6 trucks with eight electric semi-tractor units (Volvo FM Electric, MAN eTGX, Mercedes eActros 600), 60,000 m² of container depot footprint across Bad Salzuflen and Minden, a 6,000 m² contract logistics hall, an in-house workshop and wash facility, and a €2.2M high-performance electric truck charging infrastructure commissioned in 2026. The technical platform centers on a trimodal road-rail-barge network — built around the Minden branch at Europe's largest waterway junction and participation in the Kombiverkehr intermodal program — supported by IICL-certified container inspection (CSC testing) and AEO-certified customs clearance (DE AEOF 117842, mutual recognition with US C-TPAT).

The business model is B2B and direct, combining transaction-fee transport services (conventional road haulage, container haulage to seaports, intermodal rail/barge legs) with recurring contract logistics and warehousing, one-time container sales, and professional services such as customs clearance and bonded warehouse operations. Pricing is bespoke and quote-driven rather than publicly disclosed. Customer acquisition is relationship-driven through a dedicated Disposition team, Customer Service, Lagerlogistik, and Zoll contacts — no third-party resellers, marketplaces, or platform channels are used. The company has been progressively extending its product surface with the my BOBE box self-storage sub-brand and an electric-truck service line, while also adding a rooftop photovoltaic system at its Bad Salzuflen warehouse to power on-site operations. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Bobe Speditions

Legal name

BOBE Speditions GmbH

Website

https://bobe.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BOBE Speditions GmbH is a family-owned German logistics provider in Bad Salzuflen offering trimodal container transport, contract warehousing, depot operations, and customs clearance to industrial, retail, trading, and construction customers across Ostwestfalen-Lippe and into Poland and Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation and Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), General Warehousing and Storage (49311)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Dry Van (General Freight) TL Carriers (TLADADAA)

Keywords

• Container transport services
• Logistics services
• Warehousing solutions
• Intermodal freight
• Customs clearance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bad Salzuflen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Conventional Road Transport: Conventional land transport services using modern truck fleet, including national and international routes. Services include collection and delivery, loading and unloading, with drivers trained in economical driving.
2. Container Transport & Logistics: Container transport services including haulage to ports (Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven), rail/barge intermodal transport, and specialized container handling.
3. Container Rental & Sales: Rental and sale of sea containers (6' to 40' sizes), including standard, new, and used conditions. Also includes accessories like lockboxes, ramps, and tire racks.
4. Warehouse & Contract Logistics: Warehouse solutions including 6,000 m² logistics hall, storage services, and contract logistics for branded goods.
5. Customs Clearance Services: Customs clearance and bonded warehouse services for container logistics.
6. Container Depot Services: Container depot operations including stacking, repairs, CSC testing (IICL certified), reefer station, and related logistics.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bobe Speditions is a family-owned German logistics company providing integrated transport, warehousing, and container services. Core offerings include conventional road transport, container transport, intermodal rail/barge shipping to German seaports, sea freight, customs clearance and bonded warehousing, contract logistics, container depot operations, and container rental and sales. The company operates a trimodal transport network from facilities in Bad Salzuflen and Minden with a 60,000 m² depot and 6,000 m² logistics hall.

Product overview

Bobe Speditions is a logistics company offering an integrated suite of transport and logistics services. The core offerings include conventional road transport, container transport (with specialized equipment for side loaders, refrigerated and tipper transports), intermodal rail/barge transport, and international sea freight services. Supporting these are warehouse and contract logistics, customs clearance services, and container depot operations. The company also offers container rental and sale (including standard ISO containers and storage boxes), as well as a self-storage service (my BOBE box). A modern fleet is maintained with electric truck (eLKW) options for sustainable transport, complemented by on-site services like truck washing. The company operates a trimodal network combining road, rail, and water transport from its locations in Bad Salzuflen and Minden.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• my BOBE box: Container village self-storage service offering flexible container rental with 24/7 access at https://mybobebox.de

Products and services

• Conventional Land Transport Road transport services for general cargo using a modern fleet of EURO 6 trucks, including national and international routes with collection, delivery, loading and unloading.
• Container Transport Specialized container transport with side loaders, refrigerated container transport, and tipper transport, including haulage to German seaports (Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven).
• Rail/Barge Intermodal Transport Intermodal rail and barge transport for containers via the Kombiverkehr network and inland waterways, enabling sustainable transport to German sea ports.
• Sea Freight International maritime freight services providing worldwide container shipping connections and trade flows.
• Warehouse and Contract Logistics Warehouse storage and contract logistics services including digital warehouse management and systematic storage of branded goods in high-bay warehouses.
• Customs Clearance and Bonded Warehouse Customs clearance services and bonded warehouse facilities for processing containers and handling customs formalities under AEO-certified procedures.
• Container Depot Services Container depot operations across 60,000 m² including full and empty container stacking, container repairs, CSC inspections certified to IICL standards, reefer stations, and container handling.
• Container Rental and Sale Rental and sale of sea containers in various sizes (6' to 40') including standard, new, and used containers, plus accessories such as ConFoot legs, lock boxes, and loading ramps.
• my BOBE box Self-Storage Self-storage container village offering secure, clean container storage with 24/7 access for private and commercial customers.
• Electric Truck Transport (eLKW)

Quantifiable outcome

• 15,000+ containers transported in first year of Minden operations (2005)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Arminia BielefeldminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBOBE sponsors Arminia Bielefeld through the club's Sponsors-Club partnership program. This regional sports sponsorship supports local community engagement and builds brand awareness in the Ostwestfalen-Lippe region.
• Various Shipping Companies (Reedereien)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOBE works with unnamed shipping companies (Reedereien) at its container depot locations in Minden and Bad Salzuflen. These partnerships enable comprehensive container handling, storage, and logistics services.
• Regional Partners (Ostwestfalen-Lippe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBOBE works closely with regional partners from local economy and industry in Ostwestfalen-Lippe. The company emphasizes its deep roots in the region and long-term relationships with local businesses.
• KombiverkehrcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBOBE participates in Kombiverkehr rail-road combined transport network, enabling intermodal container transport via rail and road connections.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/bobespedition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bobe-speditions-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/bobespeditionsgmbh

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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