Bigmove

What Bigmove does

BigMove AG is a Germany-headquartered network coordinator that federates more than 20 independent specialized logistics companies into a single brand for the execution of heavy haulage, oversized-cargo transport, mobile crane operations, industrial installations, heavy cargo warehousing, mobile measurement, and project freight forwarding across Europe and select international markets. Founded in 2004 and led by CEO Olaf Beckedorf, the company is registered as a privately held Aktiengesellschaft headquartered in Mintraching with a branch office in Harmstorf, and it does not consolidate the financial statements of its member companies, which remain independent legal entities (e.g., Hegmann Transit, Spedition Gutmann, Gustav Seeland, Colossus Logistics, Friderici Spécial, SENN AG, Richter Kran und Schwerlast).

The underlying offering is a service portfolio rather than a software product: six core service lines coordinated across the federation, supported by an internal partner dashboard (SSO at bigmove.net) and a shared compliance/quality framework (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001, ADR Class 1, §7 SprengG, VS-Sicherheitsüberprüfung, WaffG/KrWaffKontrG). The network's capacity spans hundreds of tons of lifting capacity (e.g., Richter contributes 800+ tons and 40+ vehicles), dozens of specialized vehicles per member, and terminals with Rhine and port access (Hegmann/Schwerlast Terminal Niederrhein, HavelPort Berlin), enabling execution of marquee projects such as ARIANE-6 components, Komatsu PC 2000 excavator moves, Kosovo Power Plant modernization, and Germany's longest traffic sign bridge over BAB 7.

The business model is sales-led, project-based, and quote-priced; there is no standardized public pricing. BigMove AG operates direct enterprise sales across industrial manufacturing (primary segment), renewable energy (wind, solar, battery storage), aerospace and defense, construction and infrastructure, and mining, with marquee customers including Ariane Group, German Federal Parliament, Komatsu, STRABAG/SWARCO, BSW Steelworks, and wind OEMs served via Silvasti. Go-to-market combines direct enterprise relationships, major industry trade shows (Breakbulk Europe, transport logistic Munich, Wind Energy Hamburg, Internationale Schwerlasttage), the annual BIGMOVE Day community event (~500 participants, 28 sponsors), earned media in Schwertransport Magazin and Heavy Lift News, and a LinkedIn/Facebook/Instagram presence plus a monthly newsletter. The defensibility of the model rests on 20+ years of partnership capital, regulatory credentials that gate access to defense and dangerous-goods contracts, and a brand that converts complex multi-party projects into a single point of contact.

Name

Bigmove

Legal name

BigMove AG

Website

https://bigmove.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy Haulage Logistics

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), 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 (OSOW) Trucking (TLADAGAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Plants & Process Equipment (EPC/Turnkey Projects) (TLACAIAA), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Specialized Equipment TL Carriers (TLADADAI)

Keywords

• Heavy haulage logistics
• Special transport services
• Project freight forwarding
• Mobile crane services
• Industrial installation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Mintraching

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Special and Heavy Transport Services: Core revenue generated through specialized transport services for oversized and overweight cargo, including project freight forwarding, industrial installations, and heavy cargo warehousing across the network of member companies.
2. Mobile Crane Services: Revenue from mobile crane operations and industrial installation services provided by network members.
3. Project Freight Forwarding: BIGMOVE AG operates its own project freight forwarding company, coordinating complex logistics projects for clients requiring specialized transport solutions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BIGMOVE AG operates as a coordination network of 20+ independent specialized transport companies providing special and heavy haulage logistics across Europe. The network delivers six core service lines: special and heavy transport of oversized/overweight cargo, mobile crane operations, industrial installations, heavy cargo warehousing, mobile measurement technology, and end-to-end project freight forwarding. Services are executed through direct B2B relationships with enterprise clients requiring transport solutions that exceed standard logistics parameters.

Product overview

BigMove AG is a network-based logistics platform for special and heavy-haulage transport, comprising over 20 independent specialized transport and logistics companies across Europe. Rather than a single software product, the offering is a service portfolio organized around six core service lines: Spezial- & Schwertransporte (special and heavy transports), Autokrane (mobile cranes), Industriemontagen (industrial installations), Schwergutlager (heavy cargo warehousing), Mobile Messtechnik (mobile measurement technology), and Projektspedition (project freight forwarding). The network acts as a coordinated ecosystem where member companies collaborate on complex projects, pooling resources, capacity, and expertise to handle cargo that is too heavy or too large for standard carriers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Spezial- & Schwertransporte (Special & Heavy Transports) Transport of oversized and overweight cargo that exceeds standard transport limits, handled by the network's specialized fleet of heavy-haulage vehicles for enterprise clients.
• Autokrane (Mobile Cranes) Mobile crane services for lifting and positioning heavy loads in construction, industrial, and infrastructure projects across Europe.
• Industriemontagen (Industrial Installations) Assembly and installation services for industrial machinery and equipment, including precision positioning and integration.
• Schwergutlager (Heavy Cargo Warehousing) Specialized storage facilities for oversized and heavy cargo, including facilities with crane runway technology for efficient handling.
• Mobile Messtechnik (Mobile Measurement Technology) On-site measurement services for load assessment, route planning, and dimensional verification for complex transport projects.
• Projektspedition (Project Freight Forwarding) End-to-end logistics coordination for complex project cargo, including route planning, permits, multimodal transport, and on-site delivery.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful transport of 200-ton excavator over 34km in challenging mine terrain
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Richter Kran und Schwerlast GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 April 2026Newest network addition with over 800 tons lifting capacity and 40+ vehicles. Led by Matthias Richter, providing precision crane and heavy haulage solutions.
• SENN AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2025Swiss company specializing in steel and metal construction, sheet metal & stainless steel center, emergency power systems, and crane & transport services. Known for ASTRA Bridge technology.
• Bloedorn Spedition GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndependent network partner specializing in heavy transport services, operating as part of the BIGMOVE network for over 20 years.
• Colossus Logistics GmbH & Co.KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork partner providing specialized logistics and heavy haulage services, including international transport and project logistics.
• Friderici Spécial SAcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss specialized transport company operating as a network partner, handling complex heavy haulage projects.
• Garantrans s.r.o.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech Republic-based transport company extending network coverage in Central/Eastern Europe.
• Geser GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized transport company operating within the BIGMOVE network for complex logistics projects.
• Emil Giebel Spedition-Spezialtransporte GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily-owned company with 80 years of experience in specialized transport services, established in 1945.
• Spedition Gutmann GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork partner providing heavy transport services including transformer and steel vessel transport, with expertise in efficient permit processes.
• Hämmerle Spezialtransporte GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian specialized transport company (based in Hard, Vorarlberg) operating since 2001, handling complex transports in Central Europe.
• HavelPort Berlin GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBerlin-based port logistics provider extending network capabilities in Germany's capital region.
• Hegmann Transit GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFamily company founded in 1920 in Sonsbeck, providing heavy transport and project logistics with own heavy-load terminal and Rhine access. Handles up to 160 tons with new material-handling equipment.
• JONMOORE INTERNATIONAL LTDcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational logistics provider operating globally, including mining equipment transport projects in Ghana.
• P. Adams Transpalux SàrlcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLuxembourg-based specialized transport company extending network coverage in Western Europe.
• Schwerlast Terminal Niederrhein GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeavy-load terminal operator in the Lower Rhine region, providing storage and handling capabilities for oversized cargo.
• Gustav Seeland GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHamburg-based company providing heavy transport and crane services, winner of BSK-Award for heavy transport of the year.
• Transport Company Ville Silvasti LtdcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorScandinavian specialized transport and project logistics provider based in Jyväskylä, Finland, handling wind turbine component transport in Germany.
• W. Mayer GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork partner specializing in heavy transport and crane operations.
• Wallek & Geser Spezialtransporte GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized transport company combining Wallek and Geser capabilities for complex logistics projects.
• Friedhelm Schmallenbach GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNetwork partner providing crane runway technology and specialized logistics solutions.
• Gebr. Markewitsch GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpecialized transport company handling historic locomotive transport and complex project logistics.
• Hermann Paule GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompany recognized with BSK-Award 3rd place for heavy transport of tanks from Ljubljana to Koper, with expanded fleet including new tank beds.
• LOG.NETcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for defense logistics, focusing on reliable transport solutions for military equipment relocations with secure processes and guaranteed capacities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Lippolis Heavy Transport & Cranes: Italian specialized heavy haulage and crane operator serving similar industrial and infrastructure use cases. Comparable to BigMove on specialized equipment and project execution, but geographically focused on Italy.
• De Boer Solutions (De Boer Services): Provider of specialized transport and heavy lifting solutions, primarily serving Benelux and Northern European markets. Comparable to BigMove on heavy haul and crane operations, with similar enterprise client focus.

Broad incumbents

• Mammoet: Global Dutch market leader in heavy lifting and transport with thousands of employees and a worldwide crane/heavy haul fleet. Direct competitor to BigMove on oversized/heavy haul projects but with materially larger scale, asset base, and global reach.
• Sarens: Belgian global heavy lifting and heavy haul specialist with massive crane fleet and engineering capabilities. Comparable to BigMove in core service offering (heavy haul, cranes, industrial installations) but with global rather than primarily European focus.
• Aqualis Offshore: Provider of project cargo and heavy lift management services for offshore wind and energy. Comparable to BigMove on project freight forwarding and wind turbine component transport, but with energy sector focus.
• Röhlig Logistics: Mid-sized international freight forwarder with project cargo division. Comparable to BigMove's Projektspedition service line for complex multi-modal industrial projects, though broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Scholpp GmbH: German heavy lifting and industrial relocation specialist with pan-European operations. Overlaps directly with BigMove's industrial installations and heavy transport service lines, serving similar enterprise clients in machinery relocation.
• Hegmann Transit GmbH & Co. KG: German heavy haul and project logistics company (founded 1920) with its own heavy-load terminal and Rhine access, and BigMove network member. Same customer base and similar capabilities in heavy transport and project logistics.
• Friderici Spécial SA: Swiss specialized heavy haulage company and BigMove network member. Direct comparable as an independent specialized European heavy haul operator serving similar industrial and energy clients.
• Walter Lauk Heavy Transport & Lifting: German specialist in heavy haulage and crane services, member of the BSK. Same target customers (industrial, energy, infrastructure) and same specialized transport use cases as BigMove network members.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• Instagraminstagram.com/bigmove_ag
• Xx.com/bigmove_

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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