Blg Autoterminal Gdańsk

What Blg Autoterminal Gdańsk does

BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk Sp. z o.o. is a Polish road-transport, port-terminal and contract-logistics operator headquartered at the Free Customs Zone in the Port of Gdańsk, operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of the German BLG Logistics Group (Bremen). Founded in 1993 as E.H.Harms Auto-Terminal Poland and rebranded under BLG in 2009, the company has run continuously for more than 30 years providing automotive-focused logistics services. Operations span eight modular service lines: domestic and international road transport (T-1 and TIR), "Transport na własnych kołach" (drive-away car-carrier using 35 German and 10 Polish plate sets), freight forwarding across road/sea/rail into Scandinavia, the EU, the UK, Asia, Africa and North America, customs clearance, port handling and vehicle storage on a 31 ha terminal with capacity for 4,500 vehicles, H&H (heavy/oversized) transport launched in 2021 with MAN TGX trucks and Rolfo Centaurus NXT trailers, contract logistics (warehousing, multi-channel fulfillment, returns, on-site logistics), and a customs agency at the Poland–Ukraine border in Przemyśl.

The technology layer is conventional telematics and operations software: GPS-based real-time fleet monitoring with online driver communication and live vehicle mapping, on-board devices transmitting driver-behavior data to the office for economic-driving coaching, and an electronic database that registers vehicle flow and produces current inventory reports. Underlying infrastructure is capital-intensive — an owned fleet of 20–30 Renault/Mercedes auto-transporters plus three MAN TGX trucks, 25 long-term subcontractor partners, and bonded/temporary-warehouse facilities in Przemyśl (1,248 m2 and 2,365 m2). The company is AEO-certified (2021) and holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 28000 certifications.

The business model is B2B professional and managed services sold via direct sales to enterprise clients — automotive manufacturers, dealers, logistics centers, manufacturing plants and government — on individualized, quote-based pricing with quotes typically returned within hours of inquiry. Distribution is direct (no resellers or agents); international operations extend beyond EU borders via TIR carnets. Customers include the U.S. Army (storage and transport since 2020) and an unnamed set of automotive OEMs/dealers visible only as logos on the corporate site. Revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Blg Autoterminal Gdańsk

Legal name

BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością

Website

https://blg.com.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk is a Polish road-transport, port-terminal and contract-logistics operator at the Gdańsk Free Customs Zone, serving automotive manufacturers, dealers and government clients across Europe and select global corridors as a subsidiary of German BLG Logistics Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231)

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Port Processing & Terminal Operations (PDI, Marshaling, Stevedoring) (TLADAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Multi-Vehicle / Fleet Auto Transport (HSAKAFAE), Cross-Border Vehicle Logistics & Customs/Compliance (VIN, Documentation) (TLADAJAL), Automotive / Vehicle Transport Brokerage (TLADAMAM)

Keywords

• Vehicle transport services
• Port terminal operations
• Customs clearance services
• Contract logistics
• Automotive logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdansk

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Domestic and international road transport services using owned fleet of auto-transporters and subcontractors. Operates T-1 and TIR carnet routes within and outside EU.
2. Port Terminal Operations: Large-scale terminal services at Free Customs Zone in Gdańsk, including storage of vehicles and goods, loading/unloading, and intermodal access via sea, land, and rail.
3. Transport on Own Wheels: Specialized car carrier transport delivering vehicles throughout Europe and beyond since November 2013, utilizing German and Polish transport plates.
4. Customs Services: Comprehensive customs procedures including transit, import, and export customs clearance, transit guarantees, and customs debt security.
5. H&H (Heavy/Haul) Transport: Oversized cargo transport with MAN TGX trucks and Rolfo Centaurus trailers since 2021, requiring special permits and route planning.
6. Contract Logistics: Customized contract logistics solutions including distribution logistics, warehouse concepts, multi-channel fulfillment, returns processing, and on-site logistics at customer facilities.
7. Customs Agency Services: Customs agency in Przemyśl offering customs clearance, bonded warehouse (1,248 m2), and temporary storage warehouse (2,365 m2) for import/export goods.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk provides automotive logistics services including domestic and international vehicle transport on specialized car carriers, drive-away (own-wheels) transport, heavy and oversized vehicle haulage, freight forwarding, customs handling inside the Free Customs Zone at the Port of Gdańsk, AEO customs agency services, and contract logistics through a Vehicle Processing Center that performs pre-delivery inspections (PDI), accessories installation, and body wrapping. Customers include automotive manufacturers, automotive dealers, and the U.S. Army.

Product overview

BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk is a logistics and transport company belonging to German BLG Logistics Group. The company operates a modular portfolio of eight interconnected services: core Transport (domestic and international road freight), Transport na własnych kołach (car carrier services), Spedycja (freight forwarding across road/sea/rail), Usługi celne (customs procedures), Obsługa portowa (terminal and port operations at Free Customs Zone), Transport H&H (heavy/oversized cargo), Logistyka kontraktowa (contract logistics including warehousing and fulfillment), and Agencja celna (customs agency in Przemyśl). These services are designed to work together, providing end-to-end logistics solutions from port handling and customs clearance through domestic/international transport to final delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transport krajowy (Domestic Transport) Domestic finished-vehicle transport across Poland on specialized car carriers, handling cars, vans, buses, and trucks for OEMs, dealers, and other commercial customers.
• Transport międzynarodowy (International Transport) International finished-vehicle transport between Western Europe and Poland, supported by the company's location in the Free Customs Zone at the Port of Gdańsk.
• Transport na własnych kołach (Drive-away / Own-wheels Transport) Vehicle delivery performed by company-employed drivers driving the vehicles themselves rather than on car carriers; used for cross-border and last-mile relocations.
• Spedycja (Forwarding) Freight forwarding services coordinating vehicle and general cargo flows for clients that need third-party carrier management beyond BLG's own fleet.
• Obsługa celna w Wolnym Obszarze Celnym (Customs Handling at the Free Customs Zone) Customs clearance and handling services performed inside the Free Customs Zone at the Port of Gdańsk, supporting both finished-vehicle flows and other goods moving through the port.
• Transport H&H (Heavy and Oversized Vehicle Transport) Transport of heavy and oversized vehicles, used for industrial, agricultural, construction, and military vehicle movements.
• Logistyka kontraktowa / Vehicle Processing Center (Contract Logistics) Contract logistics services delivered from the Vehicle Processing Center, including pre-delivery inspections (PDI), installation of accessories, and vehicle body wrapping for OEMs and dealers.
• Agencja celna (Customs Agency) Full customs agency services acting on behalf of clients, leveraging the company's AEO authorized economic operator status to expedite clearance at Polish borders and ports.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4,500 vehicle storage capacity at port terminal
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• US ArmycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Since 2020, BLG provides storage and transport services for the US Army. Services include vehicle storage at port terminal and transport logistics.
• BLG Logistics (Germany)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company of BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk Sp. z o.o. German group based in Bremen with 145 years of experience in logistics. Transformed from local company in Bremen and Bremerhaven to global logistics provider.
• 25 SubcontractorsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-term partnerships with 25 subcontractors providing auto-transporters in good technical condition. Carriers committed to punctuality and high service quality.
• Customs Agencies (nationwide)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCooperation with Customs Agencies throughout Poland for comprehensive customs clearance services.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Rohlig SUUS Logistics: Polish-headquartered freight forwarder with automotive focus and operations across Central Europe; regional competitor to BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk in forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services for automotive clients.
• PCC Intermodal: Polish intermodal container and freight operator with rail and terminal services in Poland; competes with BLG for cross-border freight forwarding and intermodal volumes in the Polish market.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics group with a substantial automotive solutions division (formerly UTi and Panalpina automotive); competes with BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk in road transport, forwarding, and contract logistics for automotive customers.
• BLG Logistics Group: German parent company of BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk; global logistics provider with 145 years of history, operating auto-logistics terminals, container handling, and contract logistics across Europe and select overseas markets. Direct functional overlap at the parent level.
• DB Schenker: European freight forwarding and logistics provider with automotive and customs capabilities; competes with BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk in forwarding, cross-border truck transport, and contract logistics.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder with a significant automotive vertical offering vehicle transport, customs, and contract logistics; competes with BLG in forwarding and customs while operating at a much larger global scale.

Direct peers

• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: Global vehicle logistics specialist operating ro-ro vessel and terminal networks for finished vehicles; competes with BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk for OEM vehicle flows through European ports and provides comparable port-processing and inland transport services.
• Eurogate: Operates major vehicle and container terminals at German ports (Bremerhaven, Hamburg); sister-indirect competitor through BLG group's historic Bremen roots and direct competitor for vehicle import/export volumes at North European ports.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider with deep automotive vertical including finished vehicle transport, port operations, and contract logistics; competes with BLG AutoTerminal Gdańsk for OEM vehicle flows and customs-driven cross-border work.
• Gefco: European automotive logistics specialist offering finished vehicle delivery, cross-border transport, and customs services; historically a leading competitor for OEM vehicle logistics contracts in Poland and Central Europe.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance5 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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