What Narkefrakt does

Närkefrakt Ekonomisk förening is an Örebro-headquartered Swedish transport and logistics cooperative established in the 1950s, with operations tracing back to the Mellringe Grus och Sand aggregate business. It is structured as an economic association (ekonomisk förening) owned by approximately 80 member carrier companies that contribute vehicles and operational capacity, alongside ~65 direct employees and six subsidiaries. The cooperative generated 983 mkr SEK in 2025 revenue (operating profit of 8.3 mkr; 31.1% equity ratio) and operates a fleet of ~390 vehicles, of which 96 are classified as climate-smart with a 2026 target of 125 units.

The company sells and brokers a comprehensive nine-category transport and logistics portfolio across regional Sweden (Örebro, Värmland, Skaraborg, Stockholm): Anläggning & Fjärrtipp (construction/excavation haulage), Kran & Specialtransporter (crane and special transport), Fjärr & Distribution (long-distance and regional distribution), Lager & Terminal (10,000 sqm warehouse/terminal with 1,200 sqm cold storage added in 2025), Thermo (temperature-controlled transport), Miljötransporter (environmental/waste transport), Tipp & Jordförsäljning (aggregates and recycling materials sold via webshop), Vinterväghållning (winter road maintenance), and Slam/Sug/Spoltjänster (sludge, suction, and jetting). The technology stack includes the jointly-developed Motus TMS (via Motus Logistikutveckling AB with Alwex and Märsta Förenade Åkeriföretag, replacing the Alystra system by Q2 2026), a Driver App, customer/Consignor web portals, and a solar-powered EV charging station at the Pilängsgatan 15 headquarters.

The business model combines transaction-based transport fees, recurring warehouse/terminal storage fees, and product sales (earth/aggregates via the Jordshop webshop). Customer segments span construction and infrastructure enterprises (primary), manufacturing and retail distribution (primary), municipal and government services, food/pharmaceutical temperature-sensitive logistics, and environmental services. Distribution occurs through direct phone-based booking per service line, web portals, the OnRoad national partner network (of which Närkefrakt is a co-owner), and the wholly-owned subsidiary Transportservice Logistics NF AB. Quality differentiation is supported by ISO 9001/14001/45001/39001 certifications, Fair Transport 2.0 certification, and membership in Fossilfritt Sverige and the Game Changing Alliance, with a stated ambition to be fossil-free by 2030.

Name

Narkefrakt

Legal name

Närkefrakt Ekonomisk förening

Website

https://narkefrakt.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1936

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Närkefrakt is a Swedish economic cooperative of 80+ carrier companies providing comprehensive transport, warehouse, and logistics services — including construction haulage, distribution, cold storage, and environmental transport — across Örebro, Värmland, Skaraborg, and Stockholm.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Örebro

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport Services Revenue: Närkefrakt generates revenue through various transport service fees charged to customers. As an economic cooperative, the company sells and brokers transport services on behalf of its 80+ member carrier companies. The cooperative structure means revenue is generated through service provision rather than direct ownership of all vehicles.
2. Warehouse and Terminal Services: Revenue from storage services including 10,000 sqm warehouse and terminal facilities for short and long-term storage, warm and cold storage, and goods handling.
3. Product Sales (Jordshop): Sales of earth/soil products, wood chips and gravel through dedicated webshop (webshop.narkefrakt.se)
4. Subsidiary Operations: Revenue from subsidiary companies including Transportservice Logistics NF AB (wholly-owned subsidiary providing customized transport and logistics solutions)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Narkefrakt is a Swedish transportation cooperative providing freight transport, third-party logistics, and warehousing services for business customers. It aggregates capacity from 80+ member carrier companies and delivers specialized logistics across construction, container, palletized, temperature-controlled, environmental, and long-distance haulage segments, supported by an in-house transport management system called Motus.

Product overview

Närkefrakt is an economic association (ekonomisk förening) operating as a trucking cooperative with over 80 member companies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of transport and logistics services organized into distinct product categories: Anläggning & Fjärrtipp (construction transport and remote tipping), Kran & Specialtransporter (crane and special transport), Fjärr & Distribution (long-distance and regional distribution), Lager & terminal (warehouse and terminal services), Thermo (temperature-controlled transport and storage), Miljötransporter (environmental/waste transport), Tipp & Jordförsäljning (tipping and soil/aggregate sales), Vinterväghållning (winter road maintenance), and Slam, Sug & Spoltjänster (sludge and suction services). The company is currently undergoing a major technology transition, replacing its Alystra TMS with a jointly-developed Motus TMS system in 2026. Sustainability is a key focus area with electric trucks, HVO100 fuel adoption, and Fair Transport certification.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Construction Transport Freight transport service for construction materials, aggregates, and equipment to and from building sites, serving contractors and building-material suppliers.
• Container Transport Transport service for containerized freight, providing loading, routing, and delivery of shipping containers for industrial and trade customers.
• Palletized Freight Scheduled transport of palletized goods for manufacturers, wholesalers, and retail chains, integrated with warehouse handling where required.
• Temperature-Controlled Transport Cold-chain transport service for frozen and chilled goods, maintaining temperature integrity and providing documentation for food producers, distributors, and retailers.
• Environmental Transport Specialized transport service for hazardous materials and environmentally sensitive waste, including licensed carrier handling and chain-of-custody documentation.
• Long-Distance Haulage Full-truck and trailer long-distance freight service across Sweden and into Nordic and European lanes for industrial and forwarding customers.
• Warehousing and Third-Party Logistics Storage, handling, and value-added logistics services providing inventory receiving, storage, and outbound dispatch for business customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 96 climate-smart vehicles in 2025 with target of 125 in 2026 (15% better than reduction mandate)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Alwex TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Växjö-based Alwex Transport specializes in temperature-controlled transport in southern Sweden. Alwex is owned by a large number of carriers with approximately 300 units and turnover of over 1 billion SEK. Jointly developing Motus TMS with Närkefrakt and Märsta Förenade Åkeriföretag through Motus Logistikutveckling AB.
• Märsta Förenade ÅkeriföretagcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Märsta Förenade Åkeriföretag has Stockholm as its main market and specializes in construction transport, with approximately 350 owner units and over 1 billion SEK in turnover. Jointly developing Motus TMS with Närkefrakt and Alwex through Motus Logistikutveckling AB.
• BudpartnerminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2022Budpartner is a partner in the electric truck initiative with Närkefrakt and customer Elektroskandia. Budpartner is a national transport partner providing additional capacity and coverage.
• OnRoadcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2018Närkefrakt is a co-owner of OnRoad, a national transport partner. OnRoad has built a network of transport lines and distribution across Sweden. Närkefrakt is responsible for and specializes in the Örebro region, although they have logistics assignments throughout Sweden.
• Transportservice Logistics NF ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Transportservice Logistics NF AB offers customized transport and logistics solutions with customer focus, both domestic and international. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Närkefrakt. Close cooperation between the companies enables comprehensive transport assignments.
• Game Changing AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Närkefrakt is a member of Game Changing Alliance. Companies in the alliance are united behind the vision of an upgraded transport and logistics system through smart energy systems, new business models, and future technology. Members are experts and pioneers in their respective fields.
• Fossilfritt SverigeminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Närkefrakt collaborates with Fossilfritt Sverige organization, with ambition to be fossil-free by 2030. Partnership guides sustainability work and provides framework for transition to climate-smart transports.
• Motus Logistikutveckling ABcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017Motus Logistikutveckling AB is a jointly owned company for developing transport management systems. Previously wholly-owned by Närkefrakt for 8 years, now expanded to include Alwex and Märsta Förenade Åkeriföretag as co-owners. Developing next-generation TMS to replace Alystra system.
• T-SchaktcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1982T-Schakt is the county's largest supplier of machine services, performing work in excavation, demolition, machine transport, snow removal, and sanitation. Närkefrakt and T-Schakt have worked together since 1982 to create comprehensive solutions for customers. Partnership provides combined transport and machine services.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: European logistics incumbent offering land, air, ocean, and contract logistics services. Broad incumbent with significant Nordic presence and overlapping freight and warehousing capabilities for comparable industrial and retail customers.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company headquartered in Denmark with major road, air, and sea freight operations. Broad incumbent with overlapping freight forwarding and contract logistics capabilities across Sweden and internationally.
• PostNord: Nordic postal and logistics incumbent offering parcel, freight, and e-commerce logistics across Sweden and the Nordics. Larger incumbent with overlapping transport, distribution, and warehousing capabilities serving similar enterprise customers.
• Bring: Norwegian Post Group's logistics arm offering parcel, freight, and supply chain services across the Nordics. Larger Nordic incumbent serving overlapping customer segments in distribution and freight forwarding across the region.

Direct peers

• Best Transport: Swedish transport and logistics company offering distribution, warehousing, and freight services. Comparable multi-service transport provider operating in the Swedish market with similar customer segments in construction, retail, and manufacturing.
• Sundfrakt: Sundsvall-based Swedish transport and logistics company offering road freight, warehousing, and specialized transport. Comparable mid-market regional transport provider serving Swedish industrial and retail customers.
• Alwex Transport: Växjö-based trucking cooperative specializing in temperature-controlled transport in southern Sweden, with ~300 units and >1B SEK turnover. Direct peer and joint venture partner for Motus TMS, sharing the same cooperative ownership structure.
• NTEX: Swedish/Nordic transport and logistics company offering domestic and international freight services. Comparable multi-modal road transport and logistics provider operating across the Nordic market with overlapping customer segments.
• Märsta Förenade Åkeriföretag: Stockholm-based trucking cooperative with ~350 owner units and >1B SEK turnover. The most directly comparable peer given shared cooperative trucking model, similar revenue scale, and joint venture partnership for Motus TMS development.

Regional players

• GreenCargo: Swedish rail freight operator focused on Nordic and European freight markets. Regional player offering a complementary mode (rail vs. road) for similar freight customers in Sweden, including several of Närkefrakt's industrial customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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