What Am Zehnhoff-Söns GmbH International Logistic Services does

Am Zehnhoff-Söns GmbH International Logistic Services is a privately held German logistics company founded in 1907, headquartered in Bornheim with operational terminals in Bonn and Trier. The company operates trimodal transshipment centers that combine road, rail, and inland waterway transport to move containers, steel, hazardous goods, project cargo, and bulk freight across Germany and into neighboring European markets. Its service portfolio is structured around four core pillars: Conventional Logistics (standard and specialized freight forwarding), Intermodal Logistics (trimodal transport via Bonn and Trier hubs), Overseas Logistics (air and sea freight with customs clearance), and Warehouse Logistics (storage at Bornheim, Bonn, and Trier). Recent sub-product additions include AZS Rail (rail freight across Germany and Europe), the Schwerlast-Shuttle (heavy cargo partnership with BLG Logistics Group), and the Weintransport per Schiene (Wine Train) for intermodal wine transport from Spain to Trier. Digital capabilities are limited to track-and-trace visibility tools.

The company's revenue model is transaction-fee based with customized, quote-based pricing dependent on cargo type, volume, route, and service requirements. Go-to-market is sales-led through five regional offices across Germany (Hamburg, Köln, Bornheim, Bonn, Trier), supplemented by an international partner network including Globalink, LOG-COOP, IATA, and European rail operators for cross-border reach. Customer segments are primarily industrial and manufacturing enterprises, with secondary focus on wine and beverage logistics and heavy industry project cargo. The company holds ISO 9001 quality certification and IATA air freight accreditation, and is positioned as a regional Rhineland market leader with global network access. Headcount is disclosed in the 101–250 range ('several hundred employees'), and no revenue, funding rounds, or ownership changes have been publicly disclosed.

Name

Am Zehnhoff-Söns GmbH International Logistic Services

Legal name

Am Zehnhoff-Söns GmbH International Logistic Services

Website

https://azs-bn.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Am Zehnhoff-Söns is a German private logistics company founded in 1907 that operates trimodal transshipment centers in Bonn and Trier, combining road, rail, and inland waterway freight forwarding, warehousing, and overseas logistics primarily for industrial, manufacturing, and heavy-cargo customers across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Freight Brokerage (Rail-Truck) (TLADAMAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC), Heavy Haul / Oversize / Project Cargo Brokerage (TLADAMAJ), Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Intermodal logistics
• Container terminal operations
• Warehousing solutions
• Multimodal transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Bonn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 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 Forwarding Services: Conventional and specialized freight forwarding including standard cargo, project cargo, and heavy load transportation via road, rail, and waterway
2. Container Terminal Operations: Operation of container terminals in Bonn and Trier with trimodal connections for cargo handling and transshipment
3. Warehousing & Storage: Storage and logistics services at facilities in Bornheim, Bonn, and Trier integrated into customer supply chains
4. Overseas Logistics: Air and sea freight services with customs clearance, pre- and post-carriage, and global partner network

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Am Zehnhoff-Söns is a German logistics company providing multimodal freight forwarding, container terminal operations, warehousing, and global air/sea freight services. The company operates trimodal transshipment centers in Bonn and Trier combining truck, rail, and inland waterway transport, and offers specialized services including heavy cargo shuttles, rail freight (AZS Rail), and intermodal wine transport.

Product overview

Am Zehnhoff-Söns offers a comprehensive portfolio of logistics services structured around four core pillars: Conventional Logistics, Intermodal Logistics, Overseas Logistics, and Warehouse Logistics. The company operates trimodal transshipment centers in Bonn and Trier, combining truck, rail, and inland waterway transport for sustainable solutions. Recent additions include the Heavy Load Shuttle (Schwerlast Shuttle), AZS Rail, and Wine Train (Weintransport per Schiene) services. The offering also includes digital tracking tools for supply chain visibility and covers customs clearance, pre- and post-haulage for global shipping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• AZS Rail: Flexible and reliable rail freight transport services across Germany and in cooperation with European partners, handling containers, steel trains, hazardous goods, and other cargo.
• Schwerlast Shuttle
• Weintransport per Schiene (Wine Train)

Products and services

• Konventionelle Logistik (Conventional Logistics) Traditional logistics services handling standard cargo and specialized transport with experience, flexibility, and technical expertise to reliably deliver freight to destination. Serves industrial and commercial enterprises requiring conventional freight forwarding.
• Intermodale Logistik (Intermodal Logistics) Sustainable transport solutions combining truck, rail, and inland waterway shipping through trimodal transshipment centers in Bonn and Trier. Serves companies requiring CO2-reduced, multimodal transport.
• Überseelogistik (Overseas Logistics) Global supply chain management with in-house air and sea freight departments and a worldwide partner network, including customs clearance, pre- and post-haulage, and track & trace. Targets businesses with cross-border shipping needs.
• Lagerlogistik (Warehouse/Storage Logistics) Warehouse services at locations in Bornheim, Bonn, and Trier, functioning as integral parts of customers' supply chains with modern technology, flexible concepts, and optimal connections to rail, road, and water.
• Schwerlast Shuttle (Heavy Load Shuttle) Heavy cargo transport service operated in collaboration with BLG Logistics Group, specifically designed for efficient and environmentally friendly transport of project cargo. Targets heavy industry and infrastructure customers.
• AZS Rail Flexible and reliable rail freight transport service operating throughout Germany and in cooperation with European partners, handling containers, steel trains, hazardous goods, and other cargo types.
• Weintransport per Schiene (Wine Train) Intermodal wine transport service from Spain to Trier featuring specialized containers, CO2-reduced rail transport, e-trucks for last-mile delivery, and digital tracking tools. Targets wineries and beverage distributors.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2-reduced transport through intermodal solutions combining rail and waterway transport

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BLG Logistics GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for the Schwerlast-Shuttle (heavy cargo shuttle) service, specifically designed for efficient and eco-friendly transport of project cargo. Combines expertise of both companies for specialized heavy load logistics solutions.
• GlobalinkminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational freight forwarding partnership for global logistics network connectivity
• LOG-COOPminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCooperative logistics network partnership for expanded service capabilities
• IATAcoreTechnology or IntegrationInternational Air Transport Association accreditation for air freight operations, ensuring compliance with global air cargo standards and regulations
• European Rail PartnersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEuropean railway partners for AZS Rail service providing flexible and reliable rail freight transportation across Germany and Europe

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hoyer Group: Hamburg-based German logistics provider focused on bulk liquid transport, container logistics and intermodal services. Comparable on European intermodal/container logistics and German mid-market scale.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Osnabrück-headquartered mid-sized German forwarder offering road, rail, air, sea and contract logistics across Europe and globally. Directly comparable to AZS in scale, service mix and German family/privately-held heritage.
• Rhenus Logistics: German multimodal logistics provider (Rethmann Group) operating inland waterway, road and rail services — including inland terminal operations. Strongest direct peer on trimodal/inland waterway economics alongside AZS.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Danish-headquartered global forwarder, now including DB Schenker. Competes with AZS on European road/rail forwarding and intermodal, with broader global network and substantially larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Global air, ocean and road freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL. Overlaps AZS on forwarding, customs and intermodal, but at much larger scale and as part of an integrated global portfolio.
• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global forwarder (recently acquired by DSV) with strong European land transport and rail forwarding. Directly comparable on German road/rail forwarding but at national-rail-operator scale.
• DACHSER: German family-owned logistics provider with European road transport, air & sea forwarding and warehousing. Comparable on German mid-market B2B logistics and family-ownership heritage, with much larger European road network.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong road, sea and air forwarding plus overland/intermodal in Europe. Overlaps AZS on conventional and intermodal forwarding but operates globally at vastly larger scale.
• Imperial Logistics: South African-headquartered logistics group with significant European operations in freight forwarding, contract logistics and intermodal. Comparable on multimodal European forwarding and warehousing footprint.

Emerging players

• Eurogate: German container terminal operator with deep-sea and intermodal connections. Most directly comparable on the terminal-operating leg of AZS's business, particularly inland container handling and rail connectivity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

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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