What Anaxco does

Anaxco GmbH is a German IT service provider founded in 1998 and headquartered in Sprockhövel, Germany, specializing in logistics software and managed IT services for the freight forwarding and LTL cargo industry. The company's domain expertise originates from the parent company's operational experience in transport, giving it practitioner credibility with German Mittelstand logistics buyers.

Its core product, CargoSuite TMS, is a Transport Management System built natively on Microsoft Dynamics 365 with proprietary extensions including a multidimensional BI database and custom ETL processes, a push-based automatic task assignment system, rule-based tour disposition with conflict checking, Bing Maps integration, and no-touch automated invoicing. CargoSuite is offered as both on-premise and cloud-based SaaS, operating within mirrored European data centers. Complementary offerings include the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) for shipper self-service, a Power BI-based Business Intelligence solution, CargoMeter for automated weight and dimension capture, and a suite of managed IT services covering infrastructure, operations, and security.

Revenue is generated through a mix of TMS software licensing and SaaS subscriptions, professional services for implementation and customization, managed IT services contracts, and BI subscriptions. The go-to-market is direct enterprise field sales targeting logistics companies in Germany and the broader EU, supplemented by industry event participation (DVZ conferences, Transport Logistics trade fair), case study marketing, and a self-service CEP demo channel. Anaxco is privately held with no disclosed external investors and operates with 101–250 employees, led by Managing Director Gunnar Zeisler.

Name

Anaxco

Legal name

ANAXCO GmbH

Website

https://anaxco.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Anaxco GmbH is a German IT service provider specializing in the CargoSuite Transport Management System, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365, along with BI, customer engagement portal, and managed IT services for German freight forwarders and LTL cargo cooperations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Transport Management Software

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Carrier/Ship-From TMS (Shipper-Facing Execution) (TLAEAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Order Capture, Validation & Customer Service Workflow (TLAEACAC), Fulfillment Execution & Task Management (Pick/Pack/Ship) (TLAEACAD), Freight Rating, Tariff & Contract Management (TMS Add-on) (TLAEAAAH)

Keywords

• Transport management software
• Logistics IT services
• Freight forwarding solutions
• Business intelligence analytics
• Microsoft Dynamics integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Sprockhövel

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. TMS Software Licensing and SaaS: CargoSuite TMS offered as cloud-based solution (SaaS) and on-premise installation. Revenue from software licensing, subscription fees for cloud services, and maintenance contracts.
2. IT Services: IT infrastructure management, IT operations (on-premises, data center, cloud), IT security services, hardware maintenance, software maintenance including updates.
3. Business Intelligence Solutions: BI solutions using Power BI, including data analysis, reporting, and dashboard implementation services.
4. Professional Services: Implementation services, training, consulting, and individual software customization (Customizing) for TMS deployment.
5. CEP Customer Portal: Customer Engagement Portal as standalone web portal complementing the logistics software, available for testing with demo data.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Anaxco develops and sells CargoSuite, a Transport Management System (TMS) built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 that automates order processing, tour disposition, task assignment, and invoicing for freight forwarders and logistics companies. The company complements this with a Business Intelligence solution powered by Microsoft Power BI, a browser-based Customer Engagement Portal (CEP), and IT services covering infrastructure, operations, and security for logistics and mid-size German enterprises.

Product overview

Anaxco provides a modular logistics IT ecosystem centered on CargoSuite, a Transport Management System built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. The core TMS is complemented by the Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) for external customer self-service, and a Business Intelligence solution with Power BI for analytics and reporting. Additional modules include CargoMeter for automated dimension/weight capture. Beyond software products, Anaxco offers IT Services including infrastructure management, IT Security, and IT Operations supporting on-premises, data center, and cloud deployment models. The company operates from Sprockhövel, Germany, serving freight forwarding and logistics customers with integrated end-to-end solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CargoSuite: Transport Management System (TMS) developed by ANAXCO, based on Microsoft Dynamics. Features include automated order processing, tour disposition, task assignment, track & trace, and integration with logistics networks.
• Customer Engagement Portal (CEP)
• Business Intelligence (BI) Solutions

Products and services

• CargoSuite TMS Transport Management System for freight forwarding operations built on Microsoft Dynamics 365. Automates order processing, tour disposition, task assignment, routing, billing and provides end-to-end visibility across transport networks and partner connections. Used by logistics companies, freight forwarders, and LTL (less-than-truckload) shippers.
• Customer Engagement Portal (CEP) Browser-based web portal for shippers and logistics customers providing self-service order entry, label printing, real-time Track&Trace, and proactive service communication. Integrates with customer ERP systems for seamless data exchange.
• Business Intelligence (BI) Solution Analytics and reporting solution with multidimensional database, proprietary ETL process, and Microsoft Power BI visualization. Enables complex freight forwarding performance analysis, trend identification, predictive cash flow planning, and real-time KPI monitoring.
• CargoMeter Measurement and weighing software for automatic dimension and weight capture directly at warehouse handling (forklift) stations, eliminating the need for central weighing facilities, with direct data integration into the CargoSuite TMS.
• IT Services Managed IT infrastructure, operations, and security services covering on-premises, data center, and cloud deployment. Includes hardware maintenance, software maintenance, license management, and 24/7 operational support for mid-size companies.
• IT Infrastructure Infrastructure management covering hardware (servers, printers, thin clients), software (license management, operating systems, applications, updates), and networking (routers, firewalls, antivirus) with strategic planning and needs assessment.
• IT Security Cybersecurity services protecting businesses from external threats including ransomware and cybercrime. Covers data security regardless of deployment model (on-premises, data center, or cloud) with security updates, antivirus management, and firewall administration.
• IT Operations

Quantifiable outcome

• Companies can handle significantly higher shipment volumes with the same personnel through process automation
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DVZ (Deutsche Verkehrs-Zeitung)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024ANAXCO participates in DVZ's digital Speditionsmonitor initiative, contributing knowledge and expertise to identify and define the right KPI sets for the benchmarking platform based on their experience with TMS and BI systems.
• Andreas Schmid GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Andreas Schmid Group is a development partner on equal terms with ANAXCO for the CargoSuite TMS. Since 2015, they have contributed to expanding functionality and continue to provide innovative suggestions for product development. They were the third customer of the new TMS.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationANAXCO operates as a Microsoft partner, building CargoSuite on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and integrating with Power BI for Business Intelligence. This partnership provides the technology foundation for their TMS and BI solutions, enabling cloud deployment and access to Microsoft's enterprise ecosystem.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Blue Yonder (formerly JDA Software): Large supply chain and TMS provider serving global shippers, 3PLs, and retailers. Overlaps with Anaxco in transport planning and execution capabilities but addresses enterprise-scale customers with a much broader platform.
• Transporeon (Trimble Transportation): European-headquartered transport management and freight procurement platform owned by Trimble, serving large shippers and carriers across Europe. Overlaps with Anaxco in transport execution and shipper-carrier collaboration for European logistics customers.
• Descartes Systems Group: Global logistics technology vendor offering TMS, routing, customs, and trade compliance solutions. Comparable to Anaxco in TMS functionality for freight forwarders and shippers, though at significantly larger scale and geographic reach.
• SAP Transportation Management (SAP TM): ERP-vendor TMS module tightly integrated with SAP S/4HANA, widely deployed at large shippers and 3PLs. Represents a key competitive incumbent to Anaxco when logistics customers consolidate on SAP-centric ERP landscapes.
• WiseTech Global (CargoWise): Global logistics execution platform with deep penetration among large international freight forwarders. Comparable to Anaxco in TMS and forwarding functionality, but operates at global scale with a much broader product suite.

Direct peers

• Soloplan GmbH: German vendor of CarLo, a TMS widely used by mid-size freight forwarders and logistics companies in Germany and neighboring countries. Directly comparable to Anaxco CargoSuite in target customer, language market, and shipment-execution functionality.
• Softship AG: German vendor of logistics and forwarding software for shipping lines, NVOCCs, and freight forwarders. Comparable to Anaxco as a DACH-region TMS/logistics software provider focused on forwarding and transport execution workflows.
• AEB (Assembly & Engineering GmbH): Stuttgart-based provider of logistics software including TMS, customs, and forwarding solutions to European shippers and forwarders. Closely comparable to Anaxco in European freight forwarding customer base and breadth of integrated logistics modules.

Emerging players

• MercuryGate International: Independent TMS provider serving shippers, 3PLs, and brokers with multi-mode transport execution capabilities. Comparable to Anaxco in core TMS scope but targets a broader customer mix across North America and Europe.

Others

• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Supply Chain Management: Underlying ERP/supply chain platform on which Anaxco's CargoSuite is built. Functions as both a strategic enabler and an adjacent competitor risk if Microsoft deepens native TMS capabilities within Dynamics 365.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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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