What Andersen & Mørck does

Andersen & Mørck AS is a privately-held, family-owned Norwegian freight forwarder and logistics provider headquartered at Øraveien 16 in Gamle Fredrikstad, with a secondary customs office at Svinesund on the Norwegian-Swedish border. Founded in 1859 by Christian Mørck and restructured through a 1984 merger with Ludvig Andersen's 1906 business, the company is currently in its fourth generation of family management and operates as a multi-service logistics platform. Its core offerings span five integrated service lines: international freight forwarding by sea, road, and air; port logistics and terminal operations at Borg Havn (handling containers, bulk cargo, and project cargo); ship clearance and vessel agency; customs clearance and forwarding at both Fredrikstad and Svinesund; and 3PL warehousing with approximately 17,000-25,000 m² of indoor storage plus outdoor areas on the nearby public quay. All assignments are executed under NSAB 2015 (Nordic Association of Freight Forwarders General Conditions).

The firm employs approximately 60 staff distributed across freight forwarding and ship clearance (~25 professionals), the Borg Havn terminal (over 30 personnel), and the Svinesund customs office (5 personnel). Technology assets are limited to a cloud-based warehouse management system providing customer inventory visibility and the Digitoll digital customs system integrated with Norwegian Customs Authority. The company holds AEO (Authorized Economic Operator), Eco-Lighthouse, and Debio certifications, providing compliance moats in customs, ESG, and organic-product handling. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight forwarding, professional services fees on customs brokerage and ship clearance, and managed-services contracts for 3PL warehousing and terminal operations, with all pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed.

Distribution is direct: the company sells and delivers services through its own sales team, department heads, and operational staff in Fredrikstad and Halden, complemented by an international network of privately-owned agents and WCA partners providing global reach. The firm operates a sales-led, relationship-driven go-to-market motion emphasizing 160+ years of operational expertise and personal customer service, with minimal digital marketing (Facebook and a corporate website are the primary channels). Its customer base spans Norwegian businesses requiring international transport, international importers/exporters moving goods to/from Norway, and shipping companies requiring vessel clearance at Norwegian ports.

Name

Andersen & Mørck

Legal name

Andersen & Mørck AS

Website

https://andmork.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1859

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Andersen & Mørck is a family-owned Norwegian freight forwarder and logistics provider offering international transport, port logistics at Borg Havn, customs clearance, ship clearance, and 3PL warehousing to Norwegian and international businesses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Fredrikstad

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: International freight forwarding by sea, land, and air including part loads, full truck loads, and containers to and from Norway and worldwide destinations
2. Customs Clearance & Declaration: Customs brokerage services including import/export declarations, transit documents, and customs warehouse services
3. Port Logistics & Terminal Operations: Handling and storage of cargo at Borg Havn including container operations, bulk operations, and project cargo handling
4. Warehouse & 3PL Services: Third-party logistics services including pick & pack, repacking, labeling, and warehouse hotel for long-term or short-term storage
5. Ship Clearance & Agency Services: Ship clearance services including loading/discharging coordination, tugboat arrangement, bunker delivery, and 24/7 clearance operations

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Andersen & Mørck is a Norwegian logistics company providing freight forwarding by sea, land, and air, together with port logistics, ship clearance, and customs services. It also operates ~25,000 m² of indoor warehousing offering 3PL/storage services to importers, exporters, and shipping clients.

Product overview

Andersen & Mørck offers a comprehensive portfolio of logistics services centered around freight forwarding and supply chain management. The company operates as a unified suite of interconnected services: Freight by sea, land and air provides international cargo transport; Port logistics handles terminal operations at Borg harbour; Ship clearance manages vessel agency and port authority liaison; Customs services & freight forwarding handles customs declarations and cargo forwarding; and Warehouse and terminal offers 3PL storage solutions with approximately 25,000 m² of indoor warehouse space. Domestic and international transport completes the offering with regular departures across Europe and worldwide destinations. All services operate under NSAB 2015 general conditions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight Forwarding International ocean freight forwarding service for importers and exporters moving cargo to and from Norwegian and Nordic ports, provided as part of the company's multi-modal freight offering.
• Land Freight Forwarding
• Air Freight Forwarding
• Port Logistics
• Ship Clearance Services
• Customs Services
• Warehousing & 3PL

Quantifiable outcome

• Around 17,000-25,000 m² of indoor storage capacity
• +1 more outcomes

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

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• World Cargo Alliance (WCA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternational network of freight forwarders ensuring high compliance with members' respective country laws and international agreements. WCA sets requirements for members' honesty and financial order, with ethical guidelines enforced.
• NHO Logistikk & TransportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorwegian trade organization for logistics and transport providing access to information, tools, and knowledge sharing. Many of the company's suppliers and partners belong to the same organization ensuring common understanding.
• Borg Havn IKScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPort authority and infrastructure partner at Borg Havn in Fredrikstad. Andersen & Mørck works closely with Borg Havn IKS to ensure fast and efficient handling of cargo.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• JAS Worldwide: Global mid-sized freight forwarder offering air, ocean, road, and customs services. Comparable in scale and service mix to Andersen & Mørck, particularly in project cargo and customs brokerage.
• DSV A/S: Danish-headquartered global freight forwarder and logistics provider with strong Nordic presence. Directly competes with Andersen & Mørck in air, sea, and road freight forwarding for Norwegian and Nordic customers, with similar end-to-end service offerings including customs.
• Posten Bring (Norway Post): Norwegian state-owned postal and logistics group offering domestic and international parcel, freight, and logistics services. Competes with Andersen & Mørck in Norwegian road freight, distribution, and international forwarding, particularly for SME customers.
• GAC Group: Global ship agency, freight forwarding, and logistics provider with strong ship clearance expertise. Highly comparable to Andersen & Mørck in port agency, vessel clearance, and international freight forwarding services.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics provider with European road, air, and ocean freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Competes in Norwegian and European freight forwarding markets, with overlapping capabilities in customs and warehousing.
• Expeditors International: US-based global freight forwarder and customs broker with strong ocean and air freight capabilities. Overlaps with Andersen & Mørck in international forwarding and customs, though operates at materially greater scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's air and ocean freight forwarding division, with Norwegian operations serving international shippers. Competes in ocean/air forwarding and customs services as part of its global logistics portfolio.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a Norwegian office network. Overlaps with Andersen & Mørck in sea/air freight forwarding and customs brokerage, but operates at significantly greater global scale and with a broader product portfolio.

Regional players

• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: Norwegian-headquartered global shipping and integrated logistics company specializing in ro-ro, vehicle, and project cargo. Norwegian peer with port and ocean logistics overlap, though larger and more specialized in automotive and breakbulk.

Others

• Sinotrans Limited: Chinese state-owned logistics and freight forwarding group with growing global presence including in Northern Europe. Thematically adjacent as a freight forwarder, but operates primarily out of China rather than directly competing in the Norwegian market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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