Aircargo Trucking & Handling

What Aircargo Trucking & Handling does

Aircargo Trucking & Handling GmbH (ATH) is a privately held, owner-managed freight forwarder headquartered inside Frankfurt Airport Cargo City Süd, Germany, founded in 2008 and led by sole Managing Director Zoran Petrovic. The company provides integrated land, air, and sea transport services with a stated specialization in time-critical, project, and special cargo, serving customers across pharmaceutical/healthcare, fashion and textile, event and entertainment, industrial/project cargo, and time-critical express logistics segments. Its service portfolio spans road transport via an owned branded fleet of EUR 6 standard vehicles (Caddy through 40-tonne articulated trucks), air freight as a licensed IATA and Regulated Agent, sea freight (FCL/LCL, DAP/DDP), express logistics including Aircraft on Ground (AOG) and On-Board Courier (OBC) services, textile and event logistics, and a value-added services stack (customs documentation, hazardous goods handling, repackaging, labeling, transport insurance, accompanied transport). Underlying infrastructure includes a 4,000 m² transshipment warehouse at the airport equipped with X-ray and sniffer screening, GPS-monitored vehicles, calibrated refrigerated trailers with temperature recording, air-suspended trailers for vibration-sensitive freight, roller-bed systems, and short-range radar emergency braking. The company holds IATA agent licensing, ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, GDP (Good Distribution Practice) licensing for pharmaceutical cold-chain transport, and Regulated Agent status for aviation security; ADR-trained drivers and a certified dangerous goods officer round out the operational credentials.

The business model is transaction-fee freight forwarding with professional-services-style value-added layers, supported by an enterprise field sales motion in which a dedicated Frankfurt-based team sells directly to shippers requiring 24/7, time-critical handling. Pricing is quote-based and customized per shipment; no standard pricing tiers are publicly disclosed, and revenue figures are not published. International coverage is delivered through a worldwide network of dedicated agents and partners for origin and destination handling, while the company's owned assets (fleet, warehouse, airside-adjacent location) anchor the higher-value, time-sensitive work. Marketing is modest — primarily the corporate website (ath.aero) in German and English, Xing and Facebook profiles, and direct email contact across segregated functions (info, dispo, ops, accounting) — and there is no evidence of public-company disclosures, external investors, or institutional capital. The company is actively operating, continuously recruiting in air freight and disposition roles, and has not undergone any disclosed mergers, acquisitions, or leadership changes since founding.

Name

Aircargo Trucking & Handling

Legal name

aircargo trucking & handling GmbH

Website

https://ath.aero

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Aircargo Trucking & Handling (ATH) is a privately held, owner-managed German freight forwarder based at Frankfurt Airport Cargo City Süd, providing road, air, and sea transport with specialization in time-critical, project, and special cargo for pharmaceutical, fashion, event, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Air Transportation (481), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Nonscheduled Chartered Freight Air Transportation (481212)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door) (TLACAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Air Freight Brokerage (TLADAMAE), Refrigerated Air Cargo Carriers & Charters (TLADAHAC), Hazmat Air Cargo Transport (IATA DGR compliant) (TLADAIAH), Oversized / Out-of-Gauge & Heavy-Lift Air Freight (Aircraft Constraints, Special Handling) (TLACAAAG), Air Consolidation & Deconsolidation (Consols, Master/House AWB) (TLACAAAB)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Air cargo handling
• Road freight transport
• Time-critical logistics
• Sea freight forwarding

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Road transport services: Domestic and international road freight transportation using owned fleet of branded EUR 6 vehicles ranging from Caddy to 40-tonne articulated trucks
2. Air freight services: Worldwide air freight shipments including direct and ad hoc shipments via standard or express service, aircraft charter logistics, and on-board courier services
3. Sea freight services: Sea transport including full container (FCL) and consolidated container (LCL) services, DAP/DDP door-to-door service
4. Express and time-critical logistics: 24/7 express logistics services including courier trips, emergency logistics, aircraft on ground (AOG) services, and on-board courier (OBC)
5. Project and special cargo handling: Specialized handling for event logistics, textile logistics, hazardous materials, pharmaceutical products, temperature-controlled shipments, and oversized loads
6. Value-added services: Customs documentation, hazardous goods handling, repackaging, labeling, transport insurance, and accompanied transports

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

aircargo trucking & handling GmbH (ATH) is a freight forwarding and logistics company operating from Frankfurt Airport that provides domestic and international road, air, and sea transport services using its own branded EUR 6 vehicle fleet and a worldwide agent network. Its core focus is time-critical, project, and special cargoes, with dedicated capabilities for pharmaceutical cold-chain, hazardous goods, event and textile logistics, on-board courier, and aircraft-on-ground response, supported by a 4,000 m² on-site transshipment warehouse with X-ray and sniffer aviation-security equipment.

Product overview

Aircargo Trucking & Handling GmbH (ATH) operates as a freight forwarding and logistics company offering an integrated suite of transportation and logistics services. The core portfolio includes Road Transport, Air Freight, and Sea Freight as the primary service lines, complemented by specialized offerings such as Express Logistics/Time-Critical services, Project and Special Cargoes, and Event/Textile Logistics. The company supports these transport services with Value-Added Services including customs handling, dangerous goods management, packaging, labeling, and a 4,000 m² transshipment warehouse equipped with X-ray and sniffer technology. Unique capabilities include On-Board Courier (OBC) services, Aircraft on Ground (AOG) response, and Special Trips with flexible scheduling. The company operates its own branded vehicle fleet (Caddy to 40-tonne trucks) with EUR 6 compliance, GPS tracking, and specialized equipment for sensitive cargo. Founded in 2008 and headquartered at Frankfurt Airport Cargo City South, ATH positions itself as a specialist in time-critical, project, and special freight.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Transport (Landverkehre) Domestic and international road transport service using ATH's owned fleet of branded EUR 6 vehicles ranging from Caddy and Sprinter vans to 40-tonne articulated trucks, available for scheduled and on-demand shipments.
• Air Freight (Luftfracht) Worldwide air freight forwarding service for international and time-critical shipments, including direct and ad hoc shipments via standard or express service.
• Sea Freight (Seefracht) Sea freight forwarding service including export and import handling, full container load (FCL) and less-than-container load (LCL) consolidated container services, and DAP/DDP door-to-door delivery.
• Project and Special Cargoes Specialized transport service for project cargo, event logistics, textile logistics, hazardous materials, medical and pharmaceutical products, temperature-controlled shipments, and oversized loads requiring special permits and handling.
• Express Logistics / Time-Critical 24/7 time-critical delivery service including courier and special trips, full and part aircraft charters, on-board courier (OBC), aircraft-on-ground (AOG) response, and overnight service for urgent shipments.
• Value-Added Services & Logistics and Distribution Comprehensive value-added logistics support including documentation, customs formalities, hazardous goods handling, repackaging, labeling, process planning, transport insurance, shipment monitoring, and accompanied transport, supported by a 4,000 m² transshipment warehouse with X-ray and sniffer equipment.
• On-Board Courier (OBC) Personal escort service for particularly sensitive or urgent shipments using a worldwide network of dedicated partners and agents, available 24/7.
• Special Trips (Sonderfahrten) Flexible collection and delivery service outside standard routes, including flexible hours, weekend deliveries, and procurement of special transport permits.
• Textile Logistics Specialized transport service for textiles including flat and hanging garments, customs clearance, GPS tracking, and just-in-time deliveries for fashion and lifestyle brands.
• Event Logistics Logistics service for concerts, sports events, and trade shows, including transport of automobiles, musical instruments, concert equipment, sports equipment, and exhibition items.
• Company Fleet Services ATH-owned fleet of branded vehicles from Caddy through 40-tonne articulated trucks, EUR 6 standard, GPS-tracked, with safety locks, calibrated refrigerated trailers, roller-bed systems, and air suspension for vibration-sensitive freight transport.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company offering air, sea, and road forwarding; comparable as a multimodal forwarder pursuing growth via acquisitions and integrated supply chain solutions.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global freight forwarder and logistics provider offering air, sea, and road freight; comparable as a European multimodal forwarder with similar time-critical and project cargo offerings.
• DB Schenker: German-origin global freight forwarder with European land transport, air, and ocean freight; directly comparable as a major multimodal forwarder headquartered in Germany with significant Frankfurt footprint.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-headquartered global logistics company offering air, ocean, and road forwarding with contract logistics; comparable as a multimodal forwarder serving industrial, automotive, and pharma verticals in Europe.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder with major operations at Frankfurt; comparable as a multimodal (road/air/sea) forwarder with strong pharma and time-critical verticals, though at significantly greater scale than ATH.
• DHL Global Forwarding: German-origin global freight forwarder with air, ocean, and road freight plus specialized solutions; directly comparable as a multimodal forwarder serving time-critical and project cargo from Frankfurt.
• DACHSER: German logistics provider with road transport plus air and sea freight forwarding; comparable as a family-owned/owner-influenced German forwarder offering integrated logistics to European and global customers.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider owned by CMA CGM offering air, ocean, ground, and contract logistics; comparable as a multimodal forwarder serving similar customer verticals with end-to-end supply chain solutions.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered multimodal freight forwarder offering road, air, and sea transport plus specialized logistics; comparable as a similarly-rooted German forwarder with time-critical and special-cargo capabilities.

Others

• Fraport AG: Operator of Frankfurt Airport, including Cargo City Süd where ATH is headquartered; comparable as the infrastructure provider/landlord enabling ATH's hub-based operations, rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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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