DSV Transport

What DSV Transport does

DSV Transport A/S is a privately held Danish transport and logistics company founded in 1976 and headquartered in Roskilde, Denmark. The company specializes in construction and infrastructure transport services, operating a fleet of more than 400 trucks supplemented by a network of several hundred external truck owners. Its core service portfolio includes contractor transport (Entreprenørkørsel), asphalt transport, crane-grab truck services, volume goods transport, container and waste management, block trucks for heavy machinery, crane rental (30-600 ton-meter capacity), a 16-hectare gravel quarry in Eskebjerg, and a bark mulch product line sourced from Sweden.

The company serves four primary vertical segments: construction and infrastructure companies (primary), municipalities and public sector, agriculture and farming, and energy sector customers. Named enterprise and government clients include M.J. Eriksson, Copenhagen South Harbor Development, Vejdirektoratet (Danish Road Directorate), Øresund Motorway Expansion, Andel Energi, and LT Gruppen. Operations span Denmark with cross-border activities into Sweden, and the company maintains regional offices (Roskilde HQ, Vejle regional office) and production/distribution assets (Eskebjerg quarry, Vindinge bark depot).

DSV Transport generates revenue through transaction-based, project-specific pricing with quote-based engagements and net 20-day payment terms. Revenue streams include transportation services (contractor, volume, asphalt, cranes, block wagons), sale of gravel and construction materials from its Eskebjerg quarry, sale of bark and wood chips sourced primarily from Sweden, container rental (over 1,000 containers, 12-36 cubic meters) and waste management services with up to 97% industrial waste recycling, and crane rental services. The company complements these with digital tools including a customer portal, a driver app with GPS tracking for CO2 accounting, and ESG reporting capabilities. The company is owned by entrepreneurs Kent Arentoft (Chairman) and Peter Korsholm, who acquired it from private equity fund Triton in 2015.

Name

DSV Transport

Legal name

DSV Transport A/S

Website

https://dsvtransport.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

DSV Transport is a Danish privately held construction and infrastructure transport company operating a 400+ truck fleet from Roskilde, Denmark, serving construction, municipal, energy, and agriculture clients across Scandinavia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Construction Transport Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Vans & Box Trucks (Light Commercial Vehicles) Rental/Leasing (TLABAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Transport (RVs, Trucks, Buses) (HSAKAFAH), Utility / Service Body Truck Leasing & Rental (Bucket, Field Service, Telecom/Power) (TLABABAJ)

Keywords

• Construction transport services
• Contractor trucking
• Container waste management
• Heavy machinery transport
• Crane rental services

Headquarters

HQ city

Roskilde

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 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. Transportation Services: Core revenue from transportation of construction materials, earth/soil, waste, asphalt, and specialized cargo. Services include contractor transport, volume goods, crane operations, block wagons for heavy machinery, and container services.
2. Gravel and Construction Materials Sales: Sale of gravel, sand, stone, and other construction materials from their Eskebjerg quarry (16 hectares). Products include 0-8 gravel, filter gravel, stabilization gravel, pea gravel, and nut gravel.
3. Bark and Wood Chips Sales: Sale of decorative bark products including Dækbark 20 (pine), Dækbark 40 (pine), shredded bark (gran), wood chips (løvtræ/gran), sphagnum, and riding arena chips. Products sourced primarily from Sweden.
4. Container Rental and Waste Management: Container rental services with over 1,000 containers available (12-36 cubic meters), waste handling solutions, and recycling management. Up to 97% of industrial waste recycled.
5. Crane Services: Crane rental and lifting services from 30 to 600 ton-meter capacity, including truck-mounted cranes and mobile cranes for construction projects.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

DSV Transport is a Danish transport company operating a fleet of more than 400 trucks to deliver construction and infrastructure logistics services. Core offerings include contractor transport, asphalt transport, crane-grab truck services, volume goods transport, container rental and waste management, block trucks for heavy machinery, crane rental from 30 to 600 ton-meter capacity, gravel sales from its own 16-hectare quarry, and bark mulch products sourced from Sweden.

Product overview

DSV Transport is a Danish transport company operating as a single-platform transport service provider rather than a modular software product. The company offers a comprehensive suite of construction and infrastructure transport services including contractor transport (Entreprenørkørsel), asphalt transport (Asfalt), crane-grab truck services (Kran-grab), volume goods transport (Volumengods), container and waste management (Containere og Affaldsordning), block trucks for heavy machinery (Blokvogn), crane rental (Kraner), a gravel pit operation (Grusgrav), and bark mulch products (Dækbark). These services are complemented by a CO2 accounting add-on service for ESG reporting, a customer portal (Kundeservice Portal), and a driver mobile app (Chauffør App). With a fleet of over 400 trucks and revenue exceeding 700 million DKK, the company operates primarily in Denmark with expansion into Sweden, offering services from small projects to large infrastructure projects including metro, Storebælt, and Øresund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contractor Transport (Entreprenørkørsel) Customized transport solutions for delivery and disposal of construction materials, including material delivery (gravel, stones, sand, granite, lake materials) and earth disposal with regulatory compliance for both clean and contaminated soil. Targeted at construction and infrastructure projects.
• Asphalt Transport (Asfalt) Transport services for all types of asphalt and specialty vehicles covering local road projects to large highway projects, including belt vehicles and spreaders.
• Crane-Grab Truck Services (Kran-grab) Crane-grab trucks for transport of stones, gravel, soil, and other construction materials, equipped with front or rear-mounted cranes with 12-15 meter reach, including fly-jib cranes and iron boxes for demolition debris.
• Volume Goods Transport (Volumengods) Transport of volume goods requiring extra large and powerful vehicles, including containers, grain, feed, slag, and biomass for agriculture and energy sectors. Operations span Denmark and Sweden.
• Containers and Waste Management (Containere og Affaldsordning) Container management and waste handling with more than 1,000 containers in sizes from 12 to 36 cubic meters, including waste transport to disposal facilities, soil treatment, and industrial scrap recycling with up to 97% reuse rate.
• Block Trucks (Blokvogn) Heavy transport for moving large self-propelled machines to construction sites, including permit acquisition and coordination of escort vehicles. More than 30 years of experience in this specialized service.
• Crane Services (Kraner) Nationwide crane services with capacities ranging from 30 to 600 tonsmeter, including truck-mounted cranes and mobile cranes with experienced operators for lifting operations.
• Gravel Pit Products (Grusgrav) 16-hectare gravel pit operation in Eskebjerg producing materials including 0-8 gravel, filter gravel, stabilizing gravel, pea gravel, and nut gravel using modern low-energy sorting facilities.
• Bark Mulch Products (Dækbark) One of the industry's widest selections of high-quality bark mulch, primarily Swedish spruce products, including Dækbark 20 Fyr, Dækbark 40 Fyr, Revet bark Gran, Træflis, Spagnum, and Ridebaneflis, transported directly from Sweden to Denmark for landscapers, nurseries, and housing associations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 97% waste recycling rate achieved for industrial waste
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 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

One partnership is on record.

• ScaniacoreTechnology or Integration · 29 August 2024Partnership with Scania for the development and launch of Denmark's first 3-axle electric truck for contractor transport. The collaboration combines DSV Transport's logistics expertise with Scania's electric vehicle technology to provide emission-free transport solutions.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Major European land transport, air freight, ocean freight, and contract logistics provider. Comparable to DSV Transport as a freight-forwarding and trucking competitor with significant Nordic operations, though operating as a global multi-modal incumbent rather than a construction specialist.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics giant headquartered in Denmark, offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics worldwide. While a separate company since 2004 and operating at vastly greater scale, the shared "DSV" name creates direct brand comparison and potential overlap in Danish construction freight and heavy-haul segments.
• Bring (PostNord Group): PostNord Group's logistics arm providing road freight, parcel, and supply chain solutions across the Nordics. Comparable to DSV Transport as a Scandinavian transport operator, though serving a broader logistics market including parcels and contract logistics rather than specializing in construction freight.
• Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with road, air, sea, and contract logistics operations across the globe. Comparable to DSV Transport as a logistics services provider with Nordic footprint, though operating at vastly greater scale and with broader service portfolio rather than construction-focused trucking.
• Dachser Intelligent Logistics: Family-owned European logistics company providing road freight, air & sea freight, and warehousing with strong presence in Northern Europe. Comparable to DSV Transport as a road-freight-focused operator serving B2B customers, though operating as a broader European incumbent rather than a Danish construction specialist.

Others

• Volvo Trucks: Swedish heavy-duty truck manufacturer and DSV Transport's likely primary fleet supplier. Comparable as a Nordic transport ecosystem participant, though operating on the OEM side rather than as a freight services peer; serves as a strategic supplier relationship for DSV Transport's fleet renewal and electrification roadmap.

Emerging players

• Girteka Logistics: One of Europe's largest asset-based trucking operators with a fleet of 9,000+ trucks headquartered in Lithuania. Comparable to DSV Transport as a large-scale European road haulage operator with overlapping full-truckload and freight services, though focused on cross-border European lanes rather than Danish construction sector.

Direct peers

• HCS A/S Transport & Logistics: Danish transport and logistics provider offering road freight, warehousing, and specialized transport services. Directly comparable to DSV Transport as a Denmark-based B2B transport operator competing in similar freight, construction logistics, and contract distribution segments.
• Frode Laursen A/S: Large privately-held Danish haulage and logistics company specializing in groupage, full-load, and specialized freight transport. Directly comparable to DSV Transport as a Danish truck-based freight operator with overlapping construction, industrial, and general cargo services.
• NTG Nordic Transport Group: Publicly-listed Danish road and logistics transport group providing freight, courier, and logistics services across Northern Europe. Directly comparable to DSV Transport as a Danish-headquartered transport operator with overlapping B2B freight services and similar geographic footprint, though operating at significantly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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