Frode Laursen

What Frode Laursen does

Frode Laursen A/S is a Danish third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Hinnerup, Denmark, operating across five countries — Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Poland — through subsidiary FL Polska and a network of approximately 689,000 m² of warehouse space across eight logistics centers and two terminals, supported by a fleet of 1,750 trailers and over 700 trucks with ~1,966 employees as of 2026. Founded in 1948 by Frode Laursen as a single-truck haulage business in Vitten, the company today delivers end-to-end supply chain solutions with FMCG logistics as its primary vertical: transportation, warehousing, distribution with next-day Nordic delivery, and co-packing services producing more than 500,000 display units annually for retail promotions. The company complements its FMCG core with specialized verticals in building materials transport (crane trucks, element transport, just-in-time construction-site delivery), recycling of special waste via Walking Floor trailers, dangerous-goods transport through a 50%-owned stake in Skanol, cold storage via co-ownership of Agri-Norcold, and customs clearance with Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status.

The operating technology stack is built around a quality-assured Warehouse Management System (WMS) and an internal Transport Management System (TMS) that together provide full traceability of full pallets and co-packed display units from factory to store, with the FL Analytics customer portal exposing operational data and transparency reports to enterprise customers. A Green Warehouse Vision program governs sustainable facility design — including CO2-neutral insulation, NOXOUT pollutant-decomposing roofing, reflective white roofing, recycled steel, and rainwater recycling — and the company has achieved Science Based Targets approval, reaching its 2030 climate targets approximately six years ahead of schedule with a 45% reduction in scope 1 and 2 CO2e emissions and 45% of own transports on alternative fuels by 2025.

Commercially, Frode Laursen operates a B2B enterprise sales-led model with named anchor customers in grocery distribution since the 1970s (Dansk Supermarked, Frisko), building materials (Dovista Group), snack foods (Estrella), and sustainable specialty logistics (Arvid Nordquist, with biogas-fueled coffee distribution). Pricing is quote-based and contracted on a multi-year basis, reflecting the bespoke nature of enterprise logistics engagements. The company is privately held by Thorkil Andersen (Chairman and owner) under the TA-Logistics group, led operationally by CEO Thomas Corneliussen and CFO Mikael Mortensen, with formal apprenticeship and trainee programs (~70 per year in Denmark, ~80% retention) supplying its driver, mechanic, warehouse, and shipping-function talent pipeline. The firm has been profitable every year since 1990 following its restructuring under current ownership, and has funded growth organically alongside selective acquisitions (Gunner Henriksen 1998, IN-STORE 2000, Skanol 50% 2001, Nielsen & Sørensen 2010, Agri-Norcold 2012) without external venture or private equity capital.

Name

Frode Laursen

Legal name

Frode Laursen A/S

Website

https://frode-laursen.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Frode Laursen is a privately held Danish third-party logistics provider delivering end-to-end supply chain solutions — FMCG distribution, building materials transport, recycling, dangerous goods, cold storage, and customs clearance — to enterprise customers across Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Terminal Maintenance Facilities For Motor Freight Transport (4231)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Grocery distribution services
• Warehouse management services
• Building materials transport
• Recycling logistics services

Headquarters

HQ city

Hinnerup

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices17 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. FMCG Logistics Services: Transportation, warehousing, and distribution services for fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) across the Nordic region and Europe. Services include storage, co-packing, and daily delivery to retail stores.
2. Building Materials Logistics: Specialized logistics and transportation of building materials from manufacturers directly to construction sites and wholesalers. Includes crane truck operations, logistics arrangements, element transportation, and customer-specific distribution systems.
3. Recycling Services: Collection and transportation of special waste including packaging, wood shavings, and gypsum boards from Nordic recycling stations to large raw material manufacturers in Europe using Walking Floor trailers.
4. Customs and International Shipping: Customs clearance services, international transport (courier, sea, air), AEO authorization, and customs warehouse solutions. Handles documentation including EUR 1 documents, dangerous goods documentation, and EMCS documents.
5. Co-pack Services: Repacking services for display units in retail stores, including assortment packing, display assembly, bundling, shrink wrapping, and label application. Services over 500,000 display units annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Frode Laursen is an integrated third-party logistics provider offering one-stop logistics solutions including transportation, warehousing, distribution, co-packing, and customs clearance for enterprise customers across the Nordic region and Europe. The company operates approximately 689,000 sqm of warehouse space and a fleet of 1,750 trailers, delivering end-to-end services from factory to retail store for FMCG manufacturers, retailers, building materials suppliers, and recycling companies.

Product overview

Frode Laursen is a logistics company offering integrated one-stop logistics solutions rather than a single software product. The core offering consists of FMCG Logistics as the primary business vertical, complemented by specialized services including Co-pack (repackaging), Warehousing (with WMS-based inventory management), Distribution (next-day Nordic delivery), Building Materials Logistics, Recycling, and Customs & Service. Additional capabilities include Green Warehouse Vision for sustainable facility design. The company operates as a 3PL (third-party logistics) provider delivering end-to-end solutions from factory to consumer, with approximately 689,000 sqm of warehouse space across Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Finland, and Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• FMCG Logistics (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) Comprehensive logistics solutions for fast-moving consumer goods, including transportation from factories to distribution centers and retail stores across the Nordic region, with daily distribution to retail chains.
• Co-pack Repackaging services that prepare products for retail display, including display assembly, assortment packing, co-packing, bundling, shrink wrapping, and label application. Services over 500,000 display units annually.
• Warehousing Storage and inventory management services using WMS (Warehouse Management System), including receiving inspection, handling, and co-packing across Nordic locations with approximately 689,000 sqm of warehouse space.
• Distribution Next-day delivery services across the Nordic region, handling full pallets, quarter pallets, or mixed pallets for retail and wholesale customers, supported by a fleet of 1,750 trailers.
• Building Materials Logistics Specialized logistics for building materials including crane truck operations, storage and inventory management, element transport, and customized distribution systems from manufacturers to construction sites and wholesalers.
• Recycling Specialized transport of special waste including packaging, wood chips, and plasterboard from Nordic recycling stations to large raw material manufacturers in Europe, using modern Walking Floor trailers.
• Customs and Service International transport and customs clearance services including courier, sea, and air freight globally; customs documentation; bonded storage; and EUR 1 documents for export/import. AEO authorized.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45% of own transports running on alternative fuels in 2025
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 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

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Red CrossminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 December 2025Partnership announced December 2025 for social responsibility initiatives
• Arvid NordquistcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Joint development of sustainable logistics solution using 100% biogas-fuelled truck for organic coffee distribution in Stockholm area. Represents shared commitment to sustainability
• ATTA FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Foundation established by the Andersen family (company owners) in 2019 to help people with dyslexia and children of logistics industry workers
• Agri-NorcoldminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Co-ownership of cold storage facilities acquired in 2012 for temperature-controlled logistics services
• SkanolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 200150% ownership stake acquired in 2001. Skanol specializes in dangerous goods transport (oil and gasoline) across Scandinavia with 18 truck-trailer combinations and expansion into Sweden
• IN-STOREminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2000Marketing company acquired in 2000 to support in-store marketing and display solutions for retail customers

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global 3PL giant offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics. Closest structural peer to Frode Laursen: same Danish origin, overlapping Nordic enterprise customer base, similar multi-modal and warehousing model, though operating at far greater scale and with a much deeper international network.
• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Swiss-headquartered global 3PL with road, contract, and integrated logistics for FMCG and retail customers across the Nordics. Direct competitor for Nordic and pan-European FMCG distribution and contract logistics accounts.
• Best Transport Nordic (BT Group): Swedish mid-sized logistics and transport group offering warehousing, distribution, and 3PL services across the Nordics. Direct competitor to Frode Laursen in Swedish contract logistics and FMCG distribution.
• Nordic Transport Group A/S (NTG): Danish-listed Nordic road and logistics operator with a similar size band (~2,000 employees) and overlapping customer base in Northern European FMCG and retail distribution. Comparable on asset-mix, geography, and B2B contract logistics profile; publicly traded benchmark for Frode Laursen.
• Bring (Posten Bring): Norwegian-headquartered logistics arm of Posten Norge, operating parcel, freight, and warehousing across the Nordics. Comparable to Frode Laursen on Nordic geography, FMCG/retail contract logistics, and multi-modal distribution model.
• PostNord AB: Swedish state-owned Nordic postal and logistics operator providing warehousing, freight, and e-commerce fulfillment across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Overlaps with Frode Laursen on Nordic distribution, parcel/return logistics, and contract warehousing for FMCG and retail customers.
• GDL Group (Gunnar Davidsson Lastbilar): Swedish privately held transport and logistics group providing road freight, warehousing, and contract logistics in Sweden and Denmark. Overlaps with Frode Laursen on Nordic distribution, building materials transport, and warehousing services for industrial customers.

Emerging players

• Girteka Logistics: Lithuanian-headquartered European road transport and logistics provider with one of the largest truck fleets in Europe. Overlaps with Frode Laursen on FTL road freight, trailers, and cross-Nordic/European distribution, though asset-heavy rather than warehousing-led.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): World's largest contract logistics provider with significant Nordic operations in FMCG, retail, and cold-chain. Overlaps with Frode Laursen on warehousing, distribution, and co-pack services for enterprise customers in Denmark, Sweden, and Northern Germany.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered European logistics and freight operator (now under DSV ownership) serving retail, FMCG, and industrial customers across Northern Europe. Comparable on integrated road freight, warehousing, and contract logistics; broader scale, similar core services.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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