What Danske Fragtmaend does

Danske Fragtmænd A/S is Denmark's largest national transport operator, offering B2B freight, parcel, warehousing, and specialized logistics services nationwide. The company was founded in 1920 and is privately held under a cooperative-style ownership structure in which 39 independent freight drivers both own shares in the parent holding company (Fragtmænd Holding A/S) and operate the trucks. Service scope spans full truckload, less-than-truckload (stykgods), part load (partigods), parcels, warehouse storage (lagerhotel), express and courier transport, pharma logistics, ADR-compliant dangerous goods, crane delivery, night delivery, time-window delivery (DOT-tidslevering), and Nordic cross-border transport to Norway and Sweden. Pricing is quote-based and transactional per shipment, augmented by a regulated monthly energy surcharge tied to diesel prices and a 7% environmental surcharge; the company does not serve private senders or single-owner (IVS) businesses, and 95% of customer shipments are delivered next-day. Customers include enterprise accounts such as Matas, OK, Harald Nyborg, HILTI, Nordlux, Timberman, and Multiline across retail, construction, and building materials.

The technology stack is a suite of proprietary digital platforms rather than a software-led product: WebFragt for online booking, label printing, and shipment management (available in Danish and English); WebLager/NYCE.LOGIC for 24/7 warehouse inventory access; Track & Trace with geopositioning and photo-based proof of delivery; and WebSkade for claims processing. In 2025 the company implemented a new data center, completed an organization-wide network equipment refresh, and began work toward ISO/IEC 27001 certification and NIS2 compliance, alongside digital initiatives including Scan-til-trailer, a new DFmobil platform, and WiFi upgrades. A Consignor integration enables DOT-tidslevering booking directly from third-party shipping software, extending the distribution surface of the platform.

Commercially, the company operates six customer service centers, a dedicated B2B sales department, and a direct-sales motion reinforced by its local terminal network and 39 owner-operators who serve as local touchpoints. FY2025 net revenue was 3.567 billion DKK on 9.6 million shipments and 3.3 million tons delivered (up ~5% YoY in volume), with profit before tax of 55 million DKK, equity of 558 million DKK, and a 39.96% solvency ratio. A new management group was formed at year-end 2025 with three external board additions and a stated focus on commercial development and digitalization, while significant capital has been committed to electric-truck charging infrastructure across terminals as part of a green transition strategy.

Name

Danske Fragtmaend

Legal name

Danske Fragtmænd A/S

Website

https://fragt.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Danske Fragtmænd is Denmark's largest national B2B freight and logistics operator, offering nationwide next-day transport, warehousing, and specialized logistics services backed by a proprietary digital platform and owned by 39 independent freight drivers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight and Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), General Freight Trucking, Local (48411)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Value-Added Services in Bond (Kitting, Labeling, Repacking, Light Assembly) (TLALAGAI), Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

Keywords

• Freight transportation
• Less-than-truckload services
• Warehouse storage logistics
• Express courier delivery
• Dangerous goods transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Åbyhøj

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight and goods transportation: Core revenue stream from transporting goods across Denmark. Services include full load, less-than-truckload (LTL/stykgods), part load (partigods), express and courier transport, crane services, night delivery, and forklift delivery. The company charges based on shipment characteristics, distance, and service level.
2. Package delivery: Package delivery services for businesses, complementing the full freight operations with smaller shipment handling.
3. Warehouse hotel (Lagerhotel): Storage and warehousing services offered to customers who need temporary or long-term inventory storage, charged on a per-unit or time basis.
4. Special solutions: Specialized transport services including pharma transport, dangerous goods (ADR), crane delivery, and time-defined delivery (DOT). These premium services command higher pricing.
5. Energy surcharge: Monthly energy surcharge applied to transport prices based on diesel oil prices, with a 7% environmental surcharge added. Regulated when energy prices change by 0.3 percentage points or more.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Danske Fragtmænd is Denmark's largest national freight and logistics operator, providing day-to-day nationwide transport of goods for businesses across all industries. Core physical services include Full Load, Stykgods (LTL), Partigods (groupage), Pakker (parcels), Lagerhotel (warehouse storage), and a broad set of specialized solutions such as Express/Courier, Pharma transport, Kranservice (crane), Natlevering (night delivery), Medbringertruck (tail-lift delivery), Farligt gods (ADR dangerous goods), Norden (cross-border to Norway/Sweden), DOT-tidslevering (time-defined delivery), and Sen afhentning/tidlig levering. These services are supported by proprietary digital platforms: WebFragt for online booking and shipment management, WebLager for 24/7 warehouse inventory access, Track & Trace with geopositioning, and WebSkade for online claims handling.

Product overview

Danske Fragtmænd operates as a comprehensive logistics and transport platform offering a unified portfolio of physical freight services and digital tools. The core physical offerings include Full Load (full truckload), Stykgods (LTL/less-than-truckload), Partigods (groupage), Pakker (parcels), and specialized services such as Pharma Transport, Crane Service, Night Delivery, Dangerous Goods (ADR), and Nordic cross-border transport. These are complemented by value-added services including Warehouse Hotel (storage), Late Pickup/Early Delivery, and Time-Defined Delivery (DOT). The digital suite includes WebFragt for booking and shipment management, WebLager for warehouse inventory access, WebSkade for claims processing, and Track & Trace for real-time tracking. The company is Denmark's largest national carrier delivering day-to-day shipments nationwide.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Full Load Full truckload transport service for large-volume cargo shipments that occupy an entire truck, primarily for B2B customers.
• Stykgods (Less than Truckload) Less-than-truckload transport for smaller shipments that do not require a full truck, consolidated with other shipments.
• Partigods (Groupage) Groupage transport where multiple shipments are combined into cost-effective consolidated loads.
• Pakker (Packages) Package and parcel delivery service for smaller shipments, complementing the company's freight operations.
• Lagerhotel (Warehouse Hotel) Professional warehouse storage and inventory management service offering customers temporary or long-term storage capacity.
• Specialløsninger (Special Solutions) Customized transport solutions tailored to specific industry or customer requirements.
• Ekspres- og kurertransport (Express and Courier Transport) Time-critical express delivery and courier services for urgent shipments.
• Pharma Transport Temperature-controlled and compliant pharmaceutical logistics for medical and healthcare products.
• Kranservice (Crane Service) Specialized crane services for heavy or oversized cargo requiring lifting equipment at delivery.
• Natlevering (Night Delivery) Overnight and early-morning delivery service enabling next-day placement of goods.
• Medbringertruck (MTT - Mobile Tail Lift) Assisted delivery using tail-lift equipment for locations without loading docks.
• Farligt gods (Dangerous Goods / ADR) ADR-compliant transport of hazardous materials including flammable, corrosive and toxic substances.
• Norden (Nordic Cross-Border) Cross-border transport services covering Denmark, Norway and Sweden as part of the company's Nordic solution.
• Sen afhentning og tidlig levering (Late Pickup and Early Delivery) Flexible late-afternoon pickup combined with early next-morning delivery service.
• DOT-tidslevering (Time-Defined Delivery) Premium time-window delivery service allowing customers to specify exact delivery time slots.
• WebFragt Digital self-service platform enabling B2B customers to book shipments, print labels and freight documents, book pickups, and track deliveries in Danish and English.
• WebLager (NYCE.LOGIC Warehouse Management) Warehouse management system providing customers with 24/7 access to inventory and real-time stock management for their stored goods.
• WebSkade Online claims management system for reporting and tracking damaged or lost shipments, accessed via WebFragt login.
• Track & Trace Real-time shipment tracking service with geopositioning, photo documentation and digital proof of delivery accessible to customers and private recipients.

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of shipments delivered day-to-day (next-day)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature5 records

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Major European land transport, contract logistics, and freight forwarding provider. Overlaps with Danske Fragtmænd in Danish and Nordic road freight, warehousing, and special solutions.
• DHL Freight: Global road freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, with domestic and cross-border LTL/FTL services in Denmark. Broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise B2B freight customers.
• FedEx Freight: North American LTL/FTL carrier with European road freight activities. Indirect but relevant benchmark for LTL economics, digital booking, and B2B service-level expectations in Denmark.
• DSV A/S: Denmark-headquartered global transport and logistics group with significant LTL, road, and contract logistics exposure. Largest domestic Danish peer and a key competitor for Danish national freight and warehousing contracts.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics provider with road freight, contract logistics, and warehousing offerings. Comparable on B2B contract logistics and warehousing (Lagerhotel-style) services in Denmark and the wider Nordic region.

Regional players

• BlueWater Shipping: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder offering project, heavy-lift, and contract logistics. Comparable as a Danish-headquartered transport and logistics peer with cross-border reach.
• Bring (Norway Post): Norwegian-headquartered postal and logistics group with parcel and freight operations across the Nordics. Comparable to Danske Fragtmænd's Norden cross-border service to Norway and Sweden.
• PostNord AB: State-owned postal and logistics group operating across the Nordics with parcel, LTL, and e-fulfillment services. Directly comparable on Danish and Nordic parcel/LTL routes, with overlapping B2B customers.

Direct peers

• GLS (General Logistics Systems): European parcel and express delivery network covering Denmark via GLS Denmark. Comparable on domestic parcel, LTL, and B2B delivery services, and a direct competitor in Danish next-day delivery.
• NTG Nordic Transport Group: Nordic asset-based road transport group offering LTL, FTL, and logistics services across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Closest publicly listed comparable in scale, geography, and service mix to Danske Fragtmænd.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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