Käppeli Logistik

What Käppeli Logistik does

Käppeli Logistik AG is a Swiss multi-area logistics provider headquartered at Langgrabenstrasse 20, 7320 Sargans, operating as a subsidiary of Käppeli Holding AG (Wangs, Switzerland). Founded in 1931 and privately held as an Aktiengesellschaft, the company delivers B2B transport, special transport, crane work, winter service, container rental, and commercial-vehicle workshop services to clients primarily in the Sarganserland region and eastern Switzerland, with international routes extending into England, Germany, and Italy. Its primary customer segments are Construction (anchor vertical), Industrial/Manufacturing, and Municipal/Government, served through named enterprise accounts such as Migros Pizol and ERNE.

The company operates a multi-brand portfolio: KRANTRUP (crane and heavy transport), BOX (container rental including refrigerated units), FREEWAY (transport escort and route planning), LKW-Werkstatt (brand-independent commercial vehicle workshop in Mels), driv-e (electric truck/sustainable transport built on a Futuricum partnership with a verifiable CO2 emissions certificate), and Log-o (digital logistics software). Core service capabilities include a Schnelleinsatzkran (quick-deployment crane with 38m outreach and 1000kg tip capacity, launched 2018-04), special transports across the Alps, suction/excavation vehicles, and high-performance suction/jetting equipment. The business holds ISO certification for quality management and markets its sustainability credentials publicly via the E-Truck program.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based B2B logistics services sold via a direct sales motion (no public pricing; pricing by direct inquiry), targeting enterprise and mid-market buyers. Go-to-market relies on a direct contact team organized by service line (disposition, crane/special transport, construction logistics, volume transport), complemented by organic marketing through the company website, Instagram, and LinkedIn, plus community events such as the Tag der offenen Tür / E Motion Day. Pricing models are not publicly disclosed and no subscription, platform, or marketplace revenue stream is indicated; all revenue appears tied to physical logistics execution, fleet utilization, and project-based work.

Name

Käppeli Logistik

Legal name

Käppeli Logistik AG

Website

https://logistik.kaeppeli.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Käppeli Logistik AG is a Swiss regional multi-area logistics provider in Sargans offering transport, special transport, crane work, winter service, container rental, and commercial-vehicle workshop services to construction, industrial, and municipal clients across eastern Switzerland and select international routes.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking (4841)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite) (TLAAAKAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Removal, Take-Back & Disposal / Recycling (Bulky) (TLAAAKAK)

Keywords

• Logistics services
• Special transport
• Crane operations
• Container rental
• Commercial vehicle workshop

Headquarters

HQ city

Sargans

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Logistics and Transport Services: B2B logistics services including transport, crane work, special transport, and related services provided to construction, industrial, and commercial clients

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Käppeli Logistik AG provides multi-area B2B logistics services in Switzerland, covering general cargo and special transports (heavy/oversized), crane work (stationary, mobile, and quick-deployment), winter road maintenance, container rental and storage (sea and refrigerated), commercial vehicle workshop and diagnostics, and transport escort/route planning. Customers are construction, industrial, manufacturing, and municipal/road maintenance clients, with execution supported by an in-house fleet that includes electric trucks from Futuricum. The company sells full-service logistics packages directly via its own sales and dispatch staff, reducing the need for multiple vendors for customers in Sarganserland and eastern Switzerland.

Product overview

Käppeli Logistik AG operates a multi-brand logistics platform offering comprehensive transport and logistics services. The core portfolio includes transport services (Transporte), special transports (Sondertransporte), crane work (Kranarbeiten), winter services (Winterdienst), vehicle rental (Mietfahrzeuge), and container/mulden services. This is complemented by distinct sub-brands: KRANTRUP for crane and heavy transport services, BOX for container solutions (sea and refrigerated containers), FREEWAY for transport accompaniment and route inspection, and LKW-Werkstatt as a brand-independent commercial vehicle workshop offering diagnostics, testing, and vehicle modifications. Additional sub-brands include driv-e for electric truck/sustainable transport solutions (featuring the Futuricum E-Truck with verified CO2 savings), and Log-o for digital/logistics software. The company also provides specialized applications including suction/excavation, high-performance suction, surface cleaning, and jetting vehicles. The business positions itself on multi-area logistics with future-oriented technology, notably electric mobility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KRANTRUP: Specialized crane and heavy lifting services under the KranTrup brand.
• BOX
• FREEWAY
• LKW-Werkstatt

Products and services

• Transporte Core transport services covering volume and piece goods, domestic and international shipments, and general cargo transport for B2B customers.
• Sondertransporte Special transport services for heavy, oversized, or complex cargo requiring permits and route planning, including Alpine crossings for industrial and construction clients.
• Kranarbeiten Crane work services including stationary crane operations, mobile crane services, and quick-deployment crane operations for construction and installation projects.
• Winterdienst Winter road maintenance including snow clearing, salting, de-icing, and snow transport via compact and large-scale equipment for municipal and commercial customers.
• Mietfahrzeuge Rental of commercial vehicles for short- and longer-term transport needs of business customers.
• Muldenservice Container service providing roll-off skips and swap-body containers for construction and waste materials, with delivery and pickup.
• Spezialanwendungen Specialized applications including suction/excavation vehicles, high-performance suction, surface cleaning, jetting/flushing vehicles, and drilling machines for construction and maintenance projects.
• KRANTRUP Sub-brand offering specialized crane and heavy transport services including crane relocation, assembly and disassembly, and pneumatic crane operations.
• BOX Sub-brand offering material containers for interim storage, sea containers, and refrigerated containers for temperature-sensitive goods, available for rent or purchase with transport delivery included.
• FREEWAY Sub-brand providing transport accompaniment and route inspection services for special transports such as heavy or oversized loads, with escort vehicles and route planning from start to destination.
• LKW-Werkstatt Brand-independent commercial vehicle workshop providing diagnostics (Wabco, Scania), testing (tachograph, steering geometry), maintenance (general service, tires, climate, hydraulics, brakes), and custom vehicle modifications.
• driv-e Sub-brand offering electric truck services and sustainable transport solutions, featuring the Futuricum E-Truck with documented CO2 savings.

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company with significant Swiss road-freight footprint. Overlaps with Käppeli on domestic and cross-border trucking but operates at much greater scale and breadth.
• DB Schenker: Worldwide land, air, and ocean logistics provider with a strong European trucking network. Acts as a broader incumbent against which mid-size Swiss carriers like Käppeli must compete on network coverage.
• Kühne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with deep Swiss operations. Competes for large industrial and retail accounts but does not focus on Käppeli's regional crane/special-transport niche.

Direct peers

• Planzer Transport AG: Swiss family-owned logistics group offering general cargo, special transports, crane services, and contract logistics across Switzerland. Closest comparable in business model and service breadth to Käppeli Logistik's multi-area approach.
• Hächler AG Umzüge & Transporte: Swiss mid-market logistics firm offering transport, relocation, and special services. Comparable scale and service mix to Käppeli Logistik's regional multi-area offering.
• Streck Transport AG: Swiss heavy-haul and special-transport specialist with crane vehicles and oversized load capabilities. Directly comparable to Käppeli's KRANTRUP crane and Sondertransport offerings.
• Camion Transport AG: Swiss carrier focused on general cargo and container haulage with a strong domestic and Alpine corridor presence. Overlaps with Käppeli's volume/piece goods transport and container (BOX) services.
• Galliker Transport AG: Swiss logistics provider with national and cross-border trucking, special transport, and automotive logistics. Comparable multi-service B2B portfolio with similar regional Swiss roots and customer base in construction and industry.
• Rüegg Transporte AG: Swiss regional carrier offering general cargo, special transports, and crane services. Comparable mid-sized multi-service operator competing for the same construction and industrial customer base.

Others

• Feldschlösschen Logistik (Carlsberg Group Switzerland): Swiss beverage producer with its own dedicated distribution and depot operations adjacent to road transport. Relevant adjacent operator for benchmarking depot, route planning, and last-mile logistics practices in the Swiss market.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kaeppeli
• Instagraminstagram.com/kaeppeli_logistik
• Facebookfacebook.com/kaeppelilogistik

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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