Fredericia Shipping

What Fredericia Shipping does

Fredericia Shipping A/S is a family-owned Danish terminal, logistics, and shipping agency operator founded in 1973 and headquartered at the Port of Fredericia. The company runs an integrated multimodal platform spanning seven service modules: container terminal operations, steel logistics, bulk cargo handling and bagging, road transport, warehousing, rail services, and the Taulov Tank Terminal for liquid transfer. Operations are anchored by a 200,000 m² operational area including a 485m deep-water quay at Fredericia and a 150,000 m² rail-connected facility at Taulov with 3x600m tracks on the EU TEN-T network, supported by approximately 30 EURO 6 trucks plus 2 electric trucks and a fleet of reach stackers, forklifts, and handling equipment.

The underlying technology platform centers on the proprietary PICIT EDI system for real-time container tracking across vessel, truck, and rail movements, alongside department-specific customer contact channels and an online booking portal for road transport. The company has invested in Denmark's first electric reach stacker and electric trucks for container handling, and operates one of Denmark's largest and most automated bulk terminals with ~120,000 tons of storage across 11 compartments and 10 grain silos, bagging capacity of ~1,200 bags/hour, and loading rates up to 600 tons/hour. Steel handling capacity extends to 35-ton unit weights with ~12,000 m² of insulated, humidity-controlled warehousing.

The revenue model combines transaction-fee-based terminal operations (quay fees, handling charges, storage fees) with professional services for port agency, customs, and integrated multimodal logistics. Fredericia Shipping sells directly to enterprise customers through dedicated sales contacts per service line (Container, Steel, Bulk, Road, Warehouse/Logistics), with pricing customized to requirements. In 2025, the company established Fredericia Container Terminal A/S as a joint venture with APM Terminals (39%) and ADP (1%), while retaining 60% majority and full operational management. Customer concentration spans global shipping lines (Unifeeder, MSC, Maersk, Hapag Lloyd, X-PRESS Feeders), industrial shippers (Carlsberg since 1997, Kemira), and bulk/steel operators, with the Schultz Shipping A/S sister company extending reach across 8+ Danish ports and into Germany and Poland.

Name

Fredericia Shipping

Legal name

Fredericia Shipping A/S

Website

https://fredericiashipping.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fredericia Shipping A/S is a family-owned Danish terminal, logistics, and shipping agency operator founded in 1973, providing integrated multimodal container, steel, bulk, road, warehousing, rail, and liquid transfer services at the Port of Fredericia and Taulov for global shipping lines and industrial shippers across Northern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Terminal & Multimodal Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (488320), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Water Transportation (4883)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

International Intermodal Ocean-Rail (Port Rail Drayage) (TLADAFAB), Intermodal Drayage & Cartage (First/Last Mile) (TLADAFAC), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Port terminal services
• Multimodal logistics
• Container handling
• Shipping agency
• Bulk cargo storage

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredericia

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Terminal Operations: Container handling, bulk cargo operations, and steel terminal services at Fredericia Container Terminal and bulk terminals. Revenue generated through quay fees, handling charges, and storage fees.
2. Logistics Services: Integrated warehousing, distribution, and multimodal transport solutions including road transport fleet, rail freight coordination, and customs handling services.
3. Shipping Agency Services: Port agency services for vessels calling at Fredericia including port call coordination, customs handling, and husbandry services.
4. Bulk Storage and Bagging: Storage capacity of approximately 120,000 tons across bulk compartments and silos, with bagging operations producing approximately 1,200 bags per hour.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Fredericia Shipping provides integrated multimodal logistics, shipping agency, and terminal services at the Port of Fredericia and Taulov, including container handling, steel logistics, bulk cargo storage and bagging, road transport with own fleet, warehousing, rail freight, and liquid tank terminal operations. The company serves shipping lines, freight forwarders, and industrial customers with end-to-end cargo handling across sea, rail, and road transport, all coordinated through a single point of contact.

Product overview

Fredericia Shipping A/S operates as a family-owned logistics, shipping, and terminal services company offering an integrated platform of seven core service modules: Container Terminal Services, Steel Logistics, Bulk/Shipping Operations, Road Transport Services, Warehouse/Logistics Solutions, Rail Services, and Taulov Tank Terminal. These services are designed to be delivered individually or combined into flexible multimodal solutions — all coordinated through a single point of contact. The company operates across its headquarters at the Port of Fredericia and its Taulov Container & Rail Terminal hub, handling cargo across sea, rail, and road transport modes for customers across Denmark and Northern Europe. An online booking portal supports road transport bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Container Terminal Services
• Steel Logistics
• Bulk/Shipping Operations
• Road Transport Services
• Warehouse/Logistics Solutions
• Rail Services
• Taulov Tank Terminal

Quantifiable outcome

• Container volumes grew from 111,403 TEU (2023) to 124,378 TEU (2024) to 165,000 TEU (2025)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Fredericia Container Terminal A/S (Joint Venture)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Joint venture established in 2025 for container terminal operations. Fredericia Shipping holds 60% majority stake, APM Terminals holds 39%, and ADP holds 1%. Combines local operational expertise with international terminal know-how. Fredericia Shipping continues to lead all terminal operations, administration, and daily management.
• Schultz Shipping A/ScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company owned together with Copenhagen Merchants. Extends central hub with strong local presence offering comprehensive port and terminal services in Denmark and abroad. Part of Schultz Group network covering multiple Danish industrial ports.
• Copenhagen MerchantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-owner of Schultz Shipping A/S joint venture. Part of the Schultz Group network providing port and terminal services.
• DB Cargo ScandinaviacoreTechnology or IntegrationRail shuttle service between Port of Fredericia and Taulov terminal enabling sustainable transport alternative to trucking. Close cooperation for rail freight solutions across Europe.
• UnifeedercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLong-standing partnership providing weekly feeder services connecting Fredericia to key North European hubs.
• MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLeading global container carrier providing feeder services and container shipping connections through Fredericia.
• X-PRESS FeederscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional feeder container service provider with regular calls at Fredericia Container Terminal.
• MaerskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal container logistics company with feeder services and shipping connections through Fredericia.
• Hapag LloydcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman global container shipping line with feeder services connecting Fredericia to North European hub ports.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• DFDS: DFDS is a major Danish-headquartered ferry and logistics operator with Northern European ro-ro, container, and intermodal services. Comparable as a Danish-region competitor with overlapping intermodal and port-handling capabilities, though with a stronger ferry/ro-ro orientation.
• Blue Water Shipping: Blue Water Shipping is a Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder with offices across Northern Europe. Comparable as a regional Danish competitor offering forwarding, project cargo, and logistics services that compete for the same industrial and shipping line customers.
• Port of Aarhus: Port of Aarhus is Denmark's largest container port, operating container, bulk, and multipurpose terminals. Comparable as a direct Danish-region competitor for shipping line calls, industrial customers, and hinterland cargo — often competing with Fredericia for the same business.

Direct peers

• Eurogate: Eurogate operates container terminals in Hamburg, Bremerhaven, Wilhelmshaven, and other European ports — offering the same intermodal container handling and stevedoring model as Fredericia, including rail-connected terminals on the same North European trade corridor.
• APM Terminals: APM Terminals is a Maersk-owned global container terminal operator with 60+ terminals worldwide. Directly comparable as it is now a JV partner and co-owner of Fredericia Container Terminal A/S, with identical core business of container stevedoring, handling, and yard management.
• Samskip: Samskip is a Dutch-headquartered multimodal logistics provider offering sea, rail, and road freight across Northern Europe — including container feeder services that compete for the same customers (industrial shippers, freight forwarders) as Fredericia.
• HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik): HHLA operates the Port of Hamburg's container terminals (Burchardkai, Tollerort) plus intermodal rail subsidiaries (Metrans). Directly comparable as a multi-purpose port and terminal operator with deep-water quays, rail connectivity, and container/bulk handling services in Northern Europe.

Broad incumbents

• PSA International: PSA International operates 60+ deep-water, rail-connected, and inland container terminals globally. Comparable as a broader terminal operator incumbent with similar stevedoring and intermodal capabilities, though at much larger scale than Fredericia.
• DP World: DP World is one of the world's largest terminal operators with ~70 marine and inland terminals globally. Broader incumbent competitor to Fredericia's niche regional terminal business; both compete for global shipping line contracts.

Emerging players

• Yilport Holding: Yilport is an emerging global container terminal operator with terminals in Europe (including Scandinavia-adjacent), Turkey, Latin America, and Africa. Comparable as a growing challenger terminal operator with similar intermodal and multipurpose capabilities, though at larger and more international scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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