What Steinbach does

Steinbach GmbH & Co Spedition KG is a family-owned German logistics and transport company headquartered in Bayreuth, founded in 1963 by Wolfgang Steinbach and now led by Managing Director Frank Steinbach (since 1992). The company operates four logistics centers across Germany (Bayreuth, Munich/Ismaning, Untersteinach, and Nuremberg), running a fleet of more than 110 vehicles ranging from eActros 300 electric trucks and LNG-powered vehicles to conventional jumbo trucks with mounted forklifts, alongside 166,000 m² of total operating space and 46,000 m² of warehouse capacity including IFS/HACCP food-grade facilities.

The company's core offerings split into two divisions: Transport Services (freight, full and partial loads, special shipments, jumbo trucking, distribution, and silo/walking floor transport throughout Germany and Europe) and Value-Added Logistics Services (warehousing, in-house logistics, concept development, and modular supply chain extensions). Differentiators include a capital-intensive modern fleet, IFS/HACCP-certified food storage, telematics-enabled fleet operations, and a sustainability stack anchored by DIN ISO 9001/14001/50001, Green Logistics, Ecovadis, and Fumo Green Carrier 3 Stars (2025). The GTM motion is sales-led, direct B2B, with an explicit multi-decade partnership orientation toward enterprise customers in industrial manufacturing, building materials, retail, automotive, and food & beverage sectors.

The business model is quote-based B2B services with no public pricing, monetized through per-shipment freight fees, managed warehousing/storage contracts, and modular value-added service engagements. Customer base includes Saint-Gobain ISOVER, alsecco, Bauder, Mondi, Novoferm, SIMONA, Kaufland, HeidelbergCement, ZF, and Knauf. The company employs 200–250 people and is structured as a KG (Kommanditgesellschaft) with no external institutional investors, private equity, or parent company ownership.

Name

Steinbach

Legal name

Steinbach GmbH & Co. Spedition KG

Website

https://steinbach.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1963

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Steinbach is a family-owned Bayreuth-based logistics and transport company operating 110+ vehicles and 46,000 m² of warehouse space across 4 German locations, serving enterprise customers in industrial, building materials, food, and retail sectors with freight, warehousing, and value-added logistics services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation & Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking (4841), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Logistics and warehousing
• Full and partial load trucking
• Special transport services
• Contract logistics solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Bayreuth

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Full and partial load trucking services throughout Germany and Europe, including specialized transport for jumbo, heavy, and bulky goods using various trailer types
2. Warehousing and Storage Services: Storage solutions with 166,000 m² operating space and 46,000 m² of warehouse space across 4 locations, including food-standard storage (IFS/HACCP)
3. Value-Added Logistics Services: Customized value-added services including process-oriented services, additional services, and modular logistics concepts for supply chain optimization
4. Special Shipment Services: Handling of extraordinary size or weight shipments requiring special logistics planning, route planning, insurance handling, and authorization procedures

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Steinbach provides full and partial load freight transportation throughout Germany and Europe using a fleet of over 110 vehicles (jumbo trucks, tarpaulin semi-trailers, LNG and electric trucks, silo/walking floor, distribution vehicles), complemented by warehousing (166,000 m² total operating space, 46,000 m² storage, 11,000 pallet bays across Bayreuth, Untersteinach, Nuremberg, and Munich), value-added logistics, and in-house intralogistics services for enterprise customers.

Product overview

Steinbach is a German logistics and transport company offering an integrated suite of services with two core divisions: Logistics Services (including concept development, warehouse management, in-house logistics, and value-added services) and Transport Services (featuring diverse vehicle types such as Jumbo Trucks, Tarpaulin Semi-Trailers, LNG-Trucks, E-Trucks, Distribution Systems, Silo Trucks/Walking Floor, and Showtrucks). The company operates a fleet of over 110 vehicles and manages approximately 166,000m² of logistics space across 4 German locations. Services are offered as both standalone offerings and integrated custom solutions combining multiple transport and logistics capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Logistics Services Comprehensive logistics solutions covering concept development, standard services, in-house logistics, value-added services, and warehouse management — including storage, material flow management, and supply chain optimization across multiple industry sectors for enterprise customers.
• Jumbo Truck Shipping Full and partial load shipping throughout Europe for industrial and manufacturing customers; payloads up to 24 tons, interior height up to 3 meters, and truck-mounted forklifts for flexible delivery to sites without loading equipment.
• Tarpaulin Semi-Trailers Flexible classic transport option featuring standard and mega trailers with 3m loading height, Edscha sliding roof, mounting rail, Code XL certification, and beverage certificate — suited for general cargo and consumer goods.
• LNG-Trucks (Liquefied Natural Gas) Liquefied natural gas vehicles (Iveco tractors with mega trailers, interior length 15m) offering range up to 1,400 km with quieter operation and reduced pollutant emissions (particulate matter, nitrogen oxides), used for sustainable long-distance transport.
• E-Trucks (eActros 300) Battery-electric trucks (2 tractor units and 1 chassis with tail lift) each equipped with 3 high-voltage batteries (336 kWh battery capacity), charged from the company's own photovoltaic system for zero-emission regional transport.
• Distribution Systems Bavaria-wide distribution for goods not suitable for general cargo; vehicles up to 18 tons capacity with hydraulic ramps and Edscha sliding tarpaulins for efficient multi-stop delivery.
• Silo Trucks / Walking Floor Professional transport logistics for powdery goods with 28-ton capacity horizontal tanks (35 m³ volume) and compressor-equipped vehicles; walking floor trailers suited for broken glass and pallet goods with beverage certification.
• Warehouse Services Storage solutions with 166,000 m² total space across 4 locations (Bayreuth, Untersteinach, Nuremberg, Munich), 46,000 m² storage area, 11,000 pallet bays, modular shelving systems, camera monitoring, and IFS/HACCP food-standard-compliant facilities for enterprise customers.
• Value-Added Logistics Services Customized logistics extensions including process-oriented services (before, during, and after transport), additional tailored supply chain services, and modular logistics concepts based on standard services.
• In-house Logistics On-site logistics solutions including intensive analysis of internal logistics processes, management of subsections or all intralogistics activities, consulting, and optimization services integrated into customers' existing supply chains.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced CO2 emissions through use of e-trucks and LNG vehicles, and company-owned photovoltaic systems generating green electricity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers11 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Round Table 98 BayreuthminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 December 2024Charitable partnership for Christmas packages project. Steinbach provides warehouse space for repacking and trailer for transportation. Round Table organizes volunteer drivers to deliver packages to children in Romania. Approximately 5,000 packages delivered annually.
• E.L.V.I.S. AGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerE.L.V.I.S. AG provides matrix certification for DIN ISO 9001, DIN ISO 14001, and Green Logistics certifications. Steinbach is part of this network of logistics companies sharing sustainability and quality standards.
• SAINT-GOBAIN ISOVER G+H AGcoreOthersLong-term logistics partnership with ISOVER for decades. Steinbach provides state-of-the-art vehicle fleet and overall logistics services. ISOVER provides testimonial praising Steinbach's competence and reliability.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fiege: German family-owned contract logistics specialist offering warehousing, transport, and value-added services across Europe. Mirrors Steinbach's integrated service model and family-ownership culture with comparable mid-market footprint.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Osnabrück-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with road, air, and sea freight plus warehousing. Similar mid-to-large European carrier profile, competing with Steinbach for German industrial and consumer-goods shippers.
• Rhenus Logistics: German-headquartered contract logistics and freight company with truckload, warehousing, and specialized transport services across Europe. Highly comparable to Steinbach in service mix (road transport + warehousing + value-added) and similar B2B industrial customer base.
• Logwin Logistics: Mid-sized European logistics provider offering land transport, warehousing, and supply chain solutions primarily to industrial and retail customers. Comparable in scale and service mix to Steinbach with overlap in German and cross-border freight.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with major European road freight and solutions divisions. Competes for the same German and pan-European B2B shippers and is rapidly scaling through M&A, increasing structural pressure on mid-sized carriers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with significant German road freight and contract logistics operations. Competes with Steinbach indirectly on European road freight tenders and integrated logistics contracts.
• Dachser: One of Europe's largest road logistics providers, offering road freight, warehousing, and contract logistics from a German base. Direct competitor for Steinbach in European truckload and contract logistics, but at substantially greater scale and network density.
• DB Schenker: Deutsche Bahn-owned global freight forwarder and contract logistics operator with extensive European road freight and warehousing. Sets the upper-end competitive benchmark for German road logistics and competes for the same enterprise customers as Steinbach.

Regional players

• Noerpel Gruppe: Family-run German logistics company headquartered in Bavaria with truckload, warehousing, and forwarding services. Closest regional analog to Steinbach in terms of size, family ownership, and southern German operational footprint.
• Emons Spedition: Family-owned German logistics provider with multimodal freight, warehousing and specialized transport services. Comparable mid-market German carrier with similar long-history, owner-operated profile to Steinbach.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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