Ludwig Haeberle Logistics

What Ludwig Haeberle Logistics does

Ludwig Häberle Logistik GmbH is a family-owned German Mittelstand logistics company founded in 1956 in Schwäbisch Gmünd, operating with 51–100 employees across transport, warehousing, fulfillment, and consulting services. The company serves industrial, commercial, e-commerce, pharmaceutical, automotive, mechanical-engineering, chemical, food, and high-value-goods customers, with a particular specialization in GDP-certified temperature-controlled logistics for pharmaceuticals (2–8°C and 15–25°C ranges) and a daily scheduled line-haul service to Switzerland plus broader European freight reach. Revenue is generated through transaction-based transport fees, multi-year managed contract-logistics agreements (minimum €500,000 annual volume, typically 3+ years), value-added services (labeling, packaging, assembly, quality inspection), consulting, vehicle rental under the Häberle Rent sub-brand, personnel leasing, and an affiliate group-purchasing platform called LogDeal.

The technology stack centers on telematics with real-time tracking, route optimization for both electric and conventional fleets, a warehouse management system (LVS), and continuous temperature monitoring with documentation for pharma cold chains. Go-to-market is sales-led and consultative, targeting long-term enterprise contract logistics relationships rather than transactional spot freight, with named strategic customers including Julius Schüle Druckguss GmbH and GDP network pharmaceutical partners. Strategic emphasis is on sustainability: the company deployed the first electric truck in the Ostalbkreis (Volvo FL 4x2, ~250 km range) in 2022–2023, partly funded by €192,080 from the KsNI federal program, and has subsequently productized HVO100 alternative fuel and e-mobility advisory as billable services. Multi-generational family ownership is led by Managing Directors Hans-Peter and Stephan Häberle, with the next generation already in operational roles.

Name

Ludwig Haeberle Logistics

Legal name

Ludwig Häberle Logistik GmbH

Website

https://haeberle-logistik.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1956

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Family-owned German Mittelstand logistics company (founded 1956, 51–100 employees, Schwäbisch Gmünd) offering transport, warehousing, fulfillment, and consulting with GDP-certified pharma cold-chain and electric-truck capabilities for industrial, e-commerce, and pharmaceutical customers across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (49311), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialty Chemicals Temperature-Controlled Logistics (Non-Hazmat) (TLAIAIAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Waste, Hazardous Waste & Regulated Disposal Logistics (RCRA/ADR Waste) (TLAIAJAI), Hazmat Warehousing & Segregated Storage (Bonded/Compliance Facilities) (TLAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Freight transportation services
• Contract logistics
• Temperature-controlled transport
• Warehousing and fulfillment
• Pharmaceutical logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Schwäbisch Gmünd

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Transport Services: Core transport services including express logistics, land transport, air freight, sea freight, special transport, heavy-load transport, and temperature-controlled transport. Revenue generated through freight charges based on distance, weight, and service type.
2. Contract Logistics and Warehousing: Long-term contractual logistics arrangements including warehousing, fulfillment, project logistics, machine storage, and temperature-controlled storage. Typically requires minimum annual volume of 500,000 EUR.
3. Value Added Services: Additional services including labeling, packaging adaptation, assembly, quality inspections, process-oriented and product-oriented value-added services
4. Consulting Services: Transport consulting, logistics consulting, and packaging planning services for customers
5. Vehicle Rental (Haeberle Rent): Rental fleet services for business and personal logistics needs in Schwäbisch Gmuend area
6. Employee Leasing: Worker leasing services to address personnel shortages for customers
7. LogDeal Platform: Group purchasing platform offering exclusive deals on logistics equipment, fuel cards, work clothing, and warehouse equipment through bundled purchasing

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Ludwig Häberle Logistik GmbH is a family-owned logistics company founded in 1956 providing transport, warehousing, fulfillment, contract logistics, and consulting services to industrial, commercial, and e-commerce customers. The company operates its own fleet plus a partner network across Germany and Europe, with specialization in GDP-certified temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport, e-mobility, and HVO100 sustainable fuel solutions.

Product overview

Ludwig Häberle Logistik GmbH is a family-owned logistics company founded in 1956, offering a comprehensive portfolio of integrated logistics services. The company operates as a single unified offering combining transport services (express, land, air, sea freight, special/heavy-load transports, temperature-controlled transports), warehousing and fulfillment services, consulting services, and specialized value-added services. Key branded offerings include Fulfillment for e-commerce, Häberle Rent for vehicle rental, HVO100 sustainable fuel solutions, and E-Mobility/E-Truck services. The company serves diverse industry verticals including pharma, automotive, food, and manufacturing with customized logistics solutions. The company also provides customs clearance, disposal logistics, and personnel leasing services, positioning itself as a full-service logistics partner for supply chain management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LogDeal: Exclusive deals platform for products from logistics and shipping sectors. Offers discounted products including fuel cards, work clothing, and warehouse equipment through bundled purchasing power.

Products and services

• Transport Services Comprehensive transport solutions including express logistics, land freight, air freight, sea freight, special transports, heavy-load transports, temperature-controlled transports, and customized transport concepts for industrial, commercial, and e-commerce customers.
• Fulfillment

Quantifiable outcome

• Electric truck reduces CO2 emissions and operating costs while maintaining approx 250km range for urban and production logistics
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments8 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Julius Schüle Druckguss GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2023Key customer and strategic partner for the pioneering '100% electrically 0% emissions' E-mobility project. Julius Schüle serves as the end-customer deploying the electric Volvo FL 4x2 truck for production logistics between their facilities in Schwäbisch Gmünd. This partnership demonstrates co-development of sustainable logistics solutions.
• Volvo Group Trucks Vertriebs GmbHcoreTechnology or Integration · 27 April 2023Vehicle supplier for the E-mobility project, providing the Volvo FL 4x2 electric truck with 265 kWh battery capacity. The partnership involves technical support and vehicle integration for electric logistics operations.
• GDP network solutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork partnership for GDP-certified pharmaceutical temperature-controlled logistics. Multiple logistics companies collaborate to provide nationwide temperature-controlled transport meeting pharmaceutical industry quality and safety standards.
• NOW GmbHminorOthersGovernment coordination body for the KsNI funding program (Richtlinie über die Förderung von leichten und schweren Nutzfahrzeugen mit alternativen, klimaschonenden Antrieben). Ludwig Haeberle receives funding through this program for electric truck acquisition.
• Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität (BALM)minorOthersFederal agency that processes and approves applications for the KsNI funding program supporting electric and climate-friendly commercial vehicles.
• LogDeal Supplier NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNetwork of selected logistics and shipping suppliers providing exclusive deals on the LogDeal platform. Suppliers include providers of fuel cards, work clothing, warehouse equipment, and other logistics supplies. Ludwig Haeberle aggregates these offers for customer benefit through bundled purchasing power.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics arm of Deutsche Bahn with extensive European road, air and sea freight operations; comparable as a major competitor in the same multi-modal logistics space, though vastly larger and broader in scope.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics leader providing warehousing, transport and value-added services across pharma, automotive and retail; comparable as a direct competitor for enterprise pharma and automotive contract-logistics tenders, though with global scale.
• DACHSER: Major German-headquartered logistics provider offering European road freight, contract logistics and value-added services; comparable because it operates the same end-to-end 3PL model and serves overlapping pharma and industrial verticals, but at vastly larger national and European scale.
• Kühne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with strong temperature-controlled and pharma capabilities; comparable as a competitor for regulated pharma cold-chain contracts, though at global scale.

Direct peers

• Emons Spedition: German Mittelstand multi-modal 3PL with road freight, warehousing and specialized services; directly comparable as a family-influenced regional logistics operator pursuing similar contract-logistics and special-transport opportunities in southern Germany.
• Noerpel Group: Family-owned German logistics group providing road transport, contract logistics and customs services with strong southern Germany presence; directly comparable in ownership profile, service mix and Mittelstand customer base.
• Rhenus Logistics: German 3PL offering contract logistics, warehousing, multimodal transport and specialized industry solutions including chemicals and automotive; directly comparable as a multi-service German logistics provider competing for the same Mittelstand and enterprise contract-logistics RFPs.
• Streck Transport: Regional German Mittelstand logistics and transport company with warehousing and contract logistics offerings; comparable in size, regional concentration and family-business character to Ludwig Häberle.
• Logwin Logistics: Mid-sized European B2B logistics provider offering contract logistics, transport and value-added services; comparable as a sub-large-cap 3PL pursuing similar customer segments and integrated logistics contracts.
• Stinnes Logistics: German-based multi-modal logistics and freight services provider with contract logistics and distribution offerings; comparable as a regional/multi-modal competitor pursuing similar Mittelstand and industrial contract-logistics business.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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