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Rhenus (legal entity Rhenus SE & Co. KG) is a privately held German global logistics provider founded in 1900, operating more than 1,300 locations across 70+ countries with a workforce of approximately 39,000 employees. The company offers a multi-module portfolio combining industry-specific solutions (Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer & FMCG, Fashion & Lifestyle, Hightech, Lifesciences & Healthcare) with transport services spanning air freight, sea freight, road, rail, inland waterway, intermodal, two-man handling, and project logistics, complemented by 180+ warehousing locations, European port logistics, 4PL Control Tower services, customs brokerage, and document management.

Revenue is generated through enterprise contracts with tailored, quote-based pricing on multi-year engagements. Distribution is enterprise field sales supported by a customer and supplier portal for track-and-trace, plus the Rhenus mydelivery self-serve channel for SMB and private customers. Technology underpinning operations includes a Warehouse Management System, AutoStore robotic storage installations, the Rhenus Gulf Link Solutions multimodal routing platform, and a Control Tower team providing end-to-end 4PL visibility from tendering to invoice verification.

Recent strategic activity centers on inorganic capability expansion, including the April 2026 acquisition of LBH Group to scale global maritime logistics, the June 2026 acquisition of Zollprofis AG to strengthen Swiss customs services, a strategic partnership signed in June 2026 with COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers, and infrastructure investments including a new Dortmund transshipment center, one of Poland's largest AutoStore installations in Bolesławiec, and terminal modernization work in Andijon, Uzbekistan.

Name

HeBo

Legal name

Rhenus SE & Co. KG

Website

https://hebo-gmbh.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1900

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Rhenus is a privately held German global logistics provider with 39,000 employees across 70+ countries, offering multimodal transport, warehousing, port logistics, 4PL, and customs services to enterprise clients in automotive, chemicals, healthcare, fashion, hightech, and consumer goods verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Services-Management Services (8741)

akta.pro primary industry

Spare Parts Reverse Logistics & Service Parts Returns (TLAIAHAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Shipping Management, Labeling & Carrier Integration (Multi-Carrier) (TLAEACAE), Recycling & Materials Recovery Logistics (E-waste, Batteries, Metals, Plastics) (TLAIAHAD)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Supply chain management
• Multimodal transport
• Contract logistics
• Warehousing solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 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. Transport Services: Comprehensive transport services including air freight, ocean freight, road transport, rail transport, inland waterway shipping, intermodal transport, 2-man handling, and project logistics. Services are tailored to customer requirements with options like LCL and FCL for ocean freight, and LTL/FTL for road transport.
2. Warehousing Services: Storage and logistics services at over 180 warehouse locations with added-value services such as packaging, labeling, returns management, and recycling. Features innovative solutions including AutoStore automation systems.
3. Port Logistics: European port network with direct connections to central ports, sea and inland port terminals for efficient cargo handling with short throughput times.
4. 4PL Logistics: Fourth-party logistics services managing entire supply chain processes from tendering to invoice verification with full transparency through specialized software solutions and Control Tower Team.
5. Document Solutions: Data protection compliant handling including archiving, digitization, destruction of sensitive data, and data rescue services (e.g., after water damage).
6. Goods Logistics: Transportation and storage of goods including building materials, high-tech equipment, consumer goods, bulk goods, hazardous goods, and recyclable materials with specialized equipment.
7. Customs Services: Customs brokerage services ensuring compliant processes and correct labeling of products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rhenus is a global logistics services provider offering end-to-end supply chain solutions including multimodal transport (air, sea, road, rail, inland waterway, intermodal), warehousing at 180+ locations, European port logistics and agency services, 4PL supply chain management, customs brokerage, and document/data management. The company delivers industry-tailored solutions for Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer & FMCG, Fashion & Lifestyle, Hightech, and Lifesciences & Healthcare verticals, supported by digital tools such as a Warehouse Management System, AutoStore automation, and a 4PL Control Tower.

Product overview

Rhenus is a global logistics services provider offering a comprehensive portfolio of industry-specific solutions and transport services. The company operates a multi-module platform architecture combining: (1) Industry Solutions covering Automotive, Chemicals, Consumer & FMCG, Fashion & Lifestyle, Hightech, and Lifesciences & Healthcare; (2) Transport Services including Air Freight, Sea Freight, Road Transport, Rail Transport, Inland Waterway Transport, Intermodal Transport, 2-Man Handling, and Project Logistics; (3) Warehousing Solutions with over 180 locations and automated storage systems like AutoStore; (4) Port Logistics including port services and port agency; (5) Specialty Services such as Commodity Logistics, 4PL Logistics, Document Solutions, and Customs Services. The offerings are integrated through digital solutions including Warehouse Management Systems and a Control Tower for supply chain visibility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automotive Logistics End-to-end logistics solutions for the automotive industry, from spare parts to complete vehicles, including supply chain optimization, just-in-time delivery, and lithium-ion battery disassembly and recycling.
• Chemicals Logistics Specialized logistics for chemicals and hazardous materials with highest safety standards, regulatory compliance, proper labeling, and specialized equipment for sensitive goods.
• Consumer & FMCG Logistics Fast delivery times and flexible solutions for consumer goods, covering retail and e-commerce sectors with optimized route planning and global transport network.
• Fashion & Lifestyle Logistics Holistic logistics solutions for fashion and e-retail, including transport, storage, customs clearance, recycling, shipment tracking, packaging, labeling, returns management, and embellishment services.
• Hightech Logistics Logistics for technically demanding equipment from various industries including medical, renewable energy, and fitness sectors, offering modular services for last-mile delivery, on-site installation, configuration, maintenance, and repair.
• Lifesciences & Healthcare Logistics Logistics solutions for pharmaceuticals, medical technology, and healthcare products requiring precise temperature control, careful handling, and absolute compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Air Freight Fast and reliable air freight transport services including on-board courier, charter services, insurance, repacking, and labeling as value-added services.
• Sea Freight Global sea transport for time-uncritical goods with LCL (less-than-container load) and FCL (full container load) options, including short-sea shipping and offshore project transport.
• Road Transport Global road freight solutions for hazardous goods, temperature-sensitive cargo, and varying transport volumes with LTL (less-than-truckload) and FTL (full-truckload) options, daily departures and optimized routes.
• Rail Transport Rail-based transport services for efficient and sustainable cargo movement across continental routes.
• Inland Waterway Transport Barge transport services for cargo movement via inland waterways, offering cost-effective and environmentally friendly shipping alternatives.
• Intermodal Transport Combined transport solutions utilizing multiple modes (sea, road, rail, inland waterways) for optimal routing flexibility and cost effectiveness.
• 2-Man Handling Specialized handling service for bulky, fragile, or high-value items requiring two-person delivery and installation.
• Project Logistics Complex logistics for large-scale industrial projects including oversized cargo, heavy-lift transport, and customized routing solutions.
• Warehousing Solutions Warehouse services with over 180 locations, automated storage solutions, and specialized industry offerings, monitored via Warehouse Management System with comprehensive value-added services.
• Port Logistics European port network with direct connections to central ports, sea and inland port terminals for efficient cargo handling with short transit times.
• Port Agency Agency services for port operations including vessel handling, documentation, and coordination at port facilities.
• Commodity Logistics (Güterlogistik) Transport and storage of building materials, high-tech equipment, consumer goods, bulk commodities, dangerous goods, and recyclables with specialized equipment including silo trailers.
• 4PL Logistics (Fourth-Party Logistics) Fourth-party logistics services providing full supply chain visibility, from tendering to invoice verification, using specialized software solutions and a Control Tower team for comprehensive supply chain management.
• Document Solutions Document, data, and information management including compliant data handling, archiving, digitization, destruction, and data rescue for water damage recovery.
• Customs Services Customs brokerage and clearance services to ensure compliant international trade documentation and regulatory compliance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers can focus on their core business while Rhenus handles logistics operations

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Zollprofis AGcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 June 2026Rhenus Alpina AG acquisition of Zollprofis AG, strengthening customs services capabilities in Switzerland. Zollprofis AG brings specialized customs expertise to enhance Rhenus's service offering.
• COSCO SHIPPING Specialized Carriers Co., LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 June 2026Strategic partnership for maritime logistics services. The signing ceremony took place in Cuxhaven, Germany as the starting point for the joint strategic partnership. Enables expansion of specialized carriers services and global maritime growth.
• City of Andijon and Project PartnersminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 June 2026Terminal modernization project in Andijon, Uzbekistan. Representatives from Rhenus Group, the city of Andijon, and other project partners collaborated on strengthening Uzbekistan's role as a logistics location.
• LBH GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 April 2026Rhenus completed the acquisition of LBH Group, accelerating global maritime growth. The acquisition enhances Rhenus's port and maritime logistics capabilities worldwide.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with road, air, sea, and contract logistics solutions; recently acquired DB Schenker, expanding warehouse and European footprint. Directly competes with Rhenus across multimodal forwarding and 4PL.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Privately held German-headquartered global logistics provider offering air, sea, road, rail, and contract logistics with similar industry-vertical focus (automotive, healthcare, fashion). Comparable in size, ownership profile, and service mix to Rhenus.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global logistics operator with freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain optimization. Direct competitor across Rhenus's multimodal transport and warehousing verticals, particularly in Europe.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL offering contract logistics, freight forwarding, and supply chain management across automotive, healthcare, consumer, and industrial verticals. Owned by CMA CGM, providing deep ocean freight integration comparable to Rhenus's maritime expansion.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated container logistics arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk offering end-to-end supply chain management, customs, warehousing, and inland transportation. Closely comparable to Rhenus's port, multimodal, and end-to-end 4PL offerings.
• XPO Logistics: Provider of less-than-truckload (LTL) transportation and asset-light freight brokerage in Europe, with growing contract logistics exposure. Direct overlap with Rhenus's European road freight and multimodal offerings.
• DACHSER: Privately held German-headquartered logistics company with road transport, air & sea freight, and contract logistics / warehousing. Similar ownership structure, European heritage, and integrated service portfolio to Rhenus.
• Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders and 4PL providers with multimodal transport, contract logistics, and integrated supply chain solutions across the same enterprise verticals (automotive, healthcare, fashion, FMCG). Closest scale and business model comparable to Rhenus.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Supply Chain (Deutsche Post DHL): World's largest logistics group offering forwarding, contract logistics, warehousing, and supply chain solutions across all major verticals. Broader incumbent with deeper pockets and global brand but overlaps directly with Rhenus in warehousing and 4PL.
• UPS Supply Chain Solutions: Broader incumbent within UPS that provides freight forwarding, contract logistics, and supply chain consulting across healthcare, automotive, and industrial verticals. Wider portfolio than Rhenus but directly overlaps in forwarding and warehousing.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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