Hasenauer + Koch

What Hasenauer + Koch does

Hasenauer+Koch GmbH + Co. KG is a family-owned freight forwarding and contract logistics company headquartered in Reutlingen, Germany, with continuous operating history dating to 1859. The company provides a full-spectrum logistics service across regional distribution in Baden-Württemberg, nationwide German transport, pan-European transport (with specialization in Austria and Switzerland), warehousing (8,000 m², 24/7 operations), hazardous goods (ADR-certified), regulated waste transport with electronic documentation (eANV), customs clearance, express/courier, and Werkverkehr fleet-outsourcing for companies seeking to convert fixed fleet costs into variable costs. Operations are powered by an owned fleet of approximately 110-120 Mercedes-Benz vehicles (express vans to mega semi-trailers), 207-300 employees, and ~1 million m³ of annual transport volume.

The technology stack is modest and third-party dependent: customer-facing digital channels are the Orderrace platform (online order entry and Track & Trace with customer login) and the Pamyra4You platform (online price calculator and self-service ordering embedded in the company website), supplemented by eANV digital signatures for waste documentation and an internal employee portal for sickness reporting. The company holds ISO 9001 (quality) and ISO 14001 (environmental) certifications and carries all necessary permits for commercial goods and dangerous goods transport. No proprietary AI/ML systems, public APIs, or developer-facing integrations are evidenced; integrations are limited to the two SaaS platforms and a Daimler-side email channel for the Mercedes-Benz dedicated account.

Commercial mechanics are transaction-based and quote-driven, governed by ADSp 2017 (Allgemeine Deutsche Spediteurbedingungen) standard terms. Go-to-market is sales-led with a dedicated inside sales team (Claudia Sciarrino, Mario Stolla, Cordula Petrinovic, Daniel Boehm) and field sales (Julian Scheuermann), plus a centralized order intake (Zentrale Auftragsannahme). Customer segments are horizontal across manufacturing and industrial companies, firms seeking to outsource in-house fleets (Werkverkehr), and waste management operators; the largest named enterprise customer is Mercedes-Benz/Daimler, which has dedicated logistics personnel on both sides. The company has never raised external funding and is owned by the Benz family (general partner: Benz-Verwaltungsgesellschaft mbH), with Alexander Benz as sole owner/MD and Catharina Benz and Hartmut Pommranz as authorized signatories following a 2020 succession.

Name

Hasenauer + Koch

Legal name

Hasenauer+Koch GmbH + Co. KG

Website

https://hasenauer.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Hasenauer+Koch is a family-owned German freight forwarder and contract logistics provider based in Reutlingen, offering regional, national, and European transport, warehousing, hazardous goods, and waste transport services to industrial and automotive clients using an owned Mercedes-Benz fleet.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Reutlingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Core business providing national and international freight forwarding services including regional distribution in Baden-Württemberg, Germany-wide transport, and Europe-wide transport
2. Logistics and Warehousing: Storage and handling services with 8,000 m² warehouse space, 24-hour operations from Sunday 23:00 to Friday 23:00, handling, packaging, labeling and shipping services
3. Specialized Transport Services: Hazardous goods transport (Gefahrgut), waste transport with permits, express/courier services, and works transport (Werkverkehr) for companies wanting to outsource their own fleet
4. Customs and Documentation Services: Zollabwicklung (customs clearance), export/import documentation, electronic customs coding for export accompanying documents

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Hasenauer + Koch is a traditional freight forwarding (Spedition) and logistics company that provides regional distribution in Baden-Württemberg, national transport within Germany, and international transport across Europe. Its services include warehousing and order fulfillment in an 8,000 m² facility, hazardous goods transport (ADR-certified), waste transport with eANV electronic documentation, express/courier services, and outsourced works traffic (Werkverkehr) that converts clients' fixed fleet costs into variable costs. Customers include manufacturers, industrial companies, and automotive firms such as Mercedes-Benz/Daimler.

Product overview

Hasenauer + Koch operates as a traditional logistics and forwarding company offering a comprehensive suite of freight and transport services. The core business centers on regional, national, and international freight transport, with additional specialized services including hazardous goods handling, waste transport, and moving services. Customer-facing digital platforms include Orderrace for shipment tracking and order management, and Pamyra4You for online price calculation. The company maintains its own fleet of approximately 120 vehicles and offers 8,000 m² of warehouse space.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regionale Verteilung (Regional Distribution) Regional distribution services throughout Baden-Württemberg, providing daily regional transport operations using the company's own fleet and local expertise for industrial and manufacturing customers.
• Transport Deutschland (Germany-wide Transport) Nationwide freight transport within Germany including full loads, partial loads, and less-than-truckload (LTL) shipments. Offers 24-hour delivery guarantee to most German destinations, with standard 24-48 hour transit times and guaranteed delivery options at 10 Uhr, 12 Uhr, and 16 Uhr.
• Transport Europa (European Transport) International freight transport across Europe using a network of service partners, with special expertise in Austria and Switzerland routes. Custom quotes based on distance, with customs clearance and export/import documentation support.
• Logistik (Warehousing and Logistics) Comprehensive logistics services including storage facilities (8,000 m²), order fulfillment, picking and packing, labeling, and direct-to-line delivery, with 24/7 handling capability from Sunday 23:00 to Friday 23:00.
• Gefahrgut-Transporte (Hazardous Goods Transport) Transport and handling of hazardous goods across most ADR classes, with ADR-certified drivers and properly equipped vehicles authorized for dangerous goods transport.
• Abfalltransporte (Waste Transport) Waste transport services complying with the Kreislaufwirtschafts- und Abfallgesetz (KrW-/AbfG), including electronic waste certificates (eANV), vehicle labeling, and training for specific waste codes. Holds permits for specified waste key numbers including 080117*, 080314*, 090101*, 090102*, 090104*, 130105*, 130205*, 140603*, 150110*, 150202*, 160213*, 160216, and 200139.
• Werkverkehre (Works Traffic / Outsourced Fleet Services) Outsourcing solution for companies with their own commercial vehicle fleets, converting fixed costs into variable costs. Offers daily domestic direct routes, flexible tour planning, and hourly/kilometer/daily rate calculations with fixed or single tour options.
• Expressfahrten & Kurierfahrten (Express & Courier Services) Same-day pickup and direct delivery services across Europe, featuring motivated personnel and appropriate vehicles for urgent shipments and time-critical deliveries.
• Umzüge (Moving Services) Residential and commercial moving/relocation services operated through wholly-owned subsidiary DMS Hasenauer, including private and corporate moves.
• Zollabwicklung (Customs Clearance) Customs clearance (Zollabwicklung), export/import documentation, and electronic customs coding for export accompanying documents supporting international European transport services.

Quantifiable outcome

• 24-hour delivery to most German locations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Pamyra GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationHasenauer+Koch uses Pamyra4You online platform to provide price calculator and online order placement services to customers visiting their website. Pamyra GmbH (Lützner Str. 116, 04177 Leipzig) provides the platform infrastructure for customer-facing digital services.
• OrderracecoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline track & trace and order management system (Orderrace) used for shipment tracking, customer login, and order entry. Primary digital platform for customer order management and shipment visibility.
• European Freight PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork of service partners throughout European countries enabling international transport services. Daily direct transports within Germany through partnerships with reputable freight forwarding companies and LTL (less-than-truckload) cooperation networks.
• Duale Hochschule Baden-WürttembergminorOthersPartnership since 2009 for dual education program, providing opportunities for students to complete bachelor's thesis projects with the company and practical training in logistics operations.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global Danish-headquartered freight forwarder with strong German and European road freight operations. Overlaps with Hasenauer + Koch on German and European road transport for industrial customers but offers broader air, sea, and logistics services at global scale.
• DB Schenker: Major German-headquartered freight forwarder and logistics provider owned by Deutsche Bahn. Directly comparable in European road freight forwarding and contract logistics, but with substantially larger scale, multimodal capabilities, and global network.
• GLS Germany: German parcel and logistics services provider serving business customers with road-based delivery and freight services. Comparable in German road transport operations for B2B customers but specializes in parcel rather than full-truckload industrial freight.
• Kühne+Nagel: Germany-based global freight forwarder with worldwide network across road, air, sea, and contract logistics. Overlaps with Hasenauer + Koch on European road freight forwarding and industrial customer service, but operates at far greater scale across all transport modes.

Direct peers

• Dachser: German-headquartered global freight forwarder with similar mid-sized regional origins in southern Germany. Both operate road freight, contract logistics, and specialized transport for industrial customers, with comparable European network models using partner carriers for cross-border services.
• Rhenus Logistics: German mid-sized forwarder with deep roots in regional German freight and contract logistics. Similar service portfolio including road transport, warehousing, and specialized services for industrial customers; comparable in serving automotive and manufacturing supply chains across Europe.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-origin global freight forwarder offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics with similar family-owned heritage. Comparable in providing full truckload, less-than-truckload, hazardous goods, and warehousing services for industrial and automotive customers across Europe.
• time:matters: German-headquartered express courier and time-critical logistics provider offering same-day and time-sensitive European transport. Comparable in European express/courier services for urgent shipments and hazardous goods capability for industrial customers.
• Raben Group: European family-owned logistics provider with strong German operations offering road freight, contract logistics, and warehousing. Comparable in private ownership, multi-generational management, and focus on groupage and full-truck services for industrial customers.
• Emons Spedition: Family-owned German regional freight forwarder operating national and international road transport services. Closely comparable in scale, ownership structure, and mid-market focus on German industrial customers with similar service breadth.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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