Paletten Service Hamburg

What Paletten Service Hamburg does

Paletten Service Hamburg AG (PSH Gruppe) is a family-owned, Hamburg-based logistics group founded in 1972 that produces, trades, sorts, repairs, and manages pallets and load carriers across Europe. The group operates through five core sub-brands: PSH itself for EPAL-certified pallet production (more than 10 million pallets and grid boxes annually across five production sites in Germany and Poland), PaLog for rental/pooling of EPAL load carriers via a cloud-based pallet account backed by 50 depots, Scan & Collect for QR-code-based closed-loop pooling that converts one-way pallets into reusable assets, Lagerhaus Harburg for IFS-certified warehousing, customs clearance, and organic/bio product handling across 80,000 sqm of logistics space, and YELLOG for transport services with a 30-truck fleet across five German and Polish locations. A sixth sub-brand, MAVO, distributes work safety clothing and personal protective equipment.

The company's underlying technology stack combines physical pallet production with digital traceability: the EPAL QR-Code system and Scan & Collect platform link physical pallets to cloud-based inventory accounts for real-time ordering, transfers, and return reporting. Specialized handling capabilities include CO2 pressure fumigation for chemical-free pest control on organic products and a silo loading system for free-flowing food products. The group holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, IFS Logistics, EU Bio-Regulation 2018/848, AEO-C, and multiple customs warehouse/sender/exporter authorizations at Lagerhaus Harburg, and reports Scope 1–3 CO2 footprint tracking as part of an explicit sustainability positioning.

PSH generates revenue through a mix of one-time pallet sales, recurring rental/pooling fees via PaLog, professional logistics services (warehousing, customs, transport), and PPE hardware sales. The go-to-market is B2B direct sales with quote-based pricing, supported by a fleet of 30 trucks enabling 48-hour delivery across Europe. Customer segments are horizontal: industrial and manufacturing buyers, logistics and transport companies, food and bio importers/exporters, and industrial employers for PPE. The Mönke family controls the AG (Aktiengesellschaft) structure, with Ingo Mönke as CEO and Guido Mönke as Chairman of the Supervisory Board; no external institutional investors have been disclosed.

Name

Paletten Service Hamburg

Legal name

PALETTEN-SERVICE Hamburg AG

Website

https://psh.ag

Company type

Private

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Paletten Service Hamburg AG is a family-owned German pallet production and logistics group producing 10M+ pallets annually across five sites in Germany and Poland, offering EPAL-certified pallets, rental pooling (PaLog), warehousing and customs logistics (Lagerhaus Harburg), transport (YELLOG), and workwear (MAVO) to industrial, logistics, and food/bio importers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Pallet & Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (4931)

SIC

Wholesale-Lumber, Plywood, Millwork & Wood Panels (5031)

akta.pro primary industry

Wood Pallets, Crates & Industrial Wood Packaging (IMADADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE)

Keywords

• Pallet production
• Pallet pooling
• Warehouse logistics
• Freight transport
• Workwear distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Pallet Production and Sales: Production, delivery, purchase, sorting, repair, disposal and quality management of pallets and pallet cages. EPAL-certified products and special load carriers for individual customer requirements.
2. PaLog Pallet Pooling: Rental and exchange system for EPAL load carriers. Cloud-based account management for pallet inventory. Avoids unnecessary capital commitment and costly empty transport.
3. Lagerhaus Harburg Logistics: IFS-certified logistics including storage, transshipment, handling, customs clearance, fumigation, and transport services. 80,000 sqm logistics areas including 50,000 sqm warehouse.
4. YELLOG Transport Services: Spedition and logistics services at five locations in Poland and Germany. 30 vehicles for intelligent transport solutions.
5. MAVO Workwear: Occupational safety clothing and PPE with over 5,500 articles available, mostly short-term delivery.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

PALETTEN-SERVICE Hamburg AG (PSH Gruppe) produces, trades, sorts, repairs, and manages pallets and pallet cages, producing more than 10 million pallets and grid boxes annually across five European production sites. The group extends this core through PaLog (EPAL pallet pooling/rental), Scan & Collect (QR-code based closed-loop pooling), Lagerhaus Harburg (IFS-certified warehousing, customs clearance, and CO2 fumigation), YELLOG (transport logistics), and MAVO (work safety clothing with over 5,500 articles).

Product overview

Paletten Service Hamburg operates as a multi-brand logistics group offering a comprehensive portfolio of pallet and logistics services. The core PSH brand provides pallet production, trading, repair and quality management for over 10 million pallets annually. This core is extended through PaLog (pallet pooling/rental), Scan & Collect (QR-code based pooling), Lagerhaus Harburg (warehousing/ customs logistics), YELLOG (transport), and MAVO (work safety clothing). The portfolio spans the entire value chain from pallet manufacturing through pooling, storage, transport and safety equipment, unified under a family-owned enterprise with ~250 employees across eight companies in Germany and Poland.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• PaLog: Pallet pooling and rental logistics system for EPAL load carriers; cloud-based pallet management enabling rent-and-exchange of pallets through a network of 50 depots.
• Lagerhaus Harburg
• YELLOG
• MAVO
• Scan & Collect

Products and services

• PSH Pallet Production and Management Production, delivery, purchase, sorting, repair, disposal, and quality management of EPAL-certified pallets, pallet cages, and special load carriers. Delivers over 10 million pallets and grid boxes annually across Europe from five own production sites and an international partner network, with 48-hour delivery via a 30-truck fleet. ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified. Targets industrial and manufacturing customers with EPAL-quality and special load-carrier requirements.
• PaLog Pallet Pooling Rental and exchange system for EPAL load carriers. Customers rent pallets instead of purchasing them, with availability managed through 50 own PaLog depots handling delivery and collection. Includes a cloud-based pallet account for real-time inventory, transfers, and ordering. Designed to free customers from capital commitment and avoid empty-return transport costs.
• Scan & Collect Closed-loop pooling system using EPAL QR codes to convert single-use pallets into reusable pallets. Customers scan QR codes to report pallet returns for free collection regardless of condition; defective pallets are repaired and credited to the customer's account.
• Lagerhaus Harburg Warehousing and Spedition IFS Logistics-certified logistics partner offering 80,000 sqm of logistics space (50,000 sqm hall space) including a customs warehouse. Services cover storage, transshipment, handling, customs clearance (ATLAS, NCTS), CO2 pressure fumigation for organic products, and European transport coordination for food, feed, and non-food goods. EU Bio 2018/848 certified and AEO-C authorized.
• YELLOG Transport Logistics Spedition and transport logistics services operating from five locations in Poland and Germany, with a fleet of 30 modern vehicles and real-time route optimization for fuel-efficient, intelligent transport solutions.
• MAVO Workwear and PPE Occupational safety clothing and personal protective equipment (PSA) provider with over 5,500 articles covering head, hand, foot, and body protection, plus health/hygiene and industrial supplies. Supports compliance with occupational safety regulations and EN/PSA standards. Most articles available with short delivery times.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Falkenhahn AG: German manufacturer and trader of EPAL-certified pallets and custom load carriers. Direct peer in pallet production, sorting, and repair with overlapping customer base in German industrial/logistics markets.
• INKA Paletten GmbH: German producer of EPAL-certified wooden pallets, block pallets, and special load carriers. Closely comparable to PSH's core pallet production and sales business, serving similar industrial customers.
• Bohnhorst GmbH & Co. KG: German specialist in EPAL pallet production, repair, and trade with multiple production sites. Directly comparable to PSH in pallet production scale, repair operations, and DACH customer coverage.
• Europaletten-Service H. Greve GmbH & Co. KG: Northern German pallet trader and service provider with EPAL focus. Direct regional peer to PSH in pallet trade, sorting, and repair, serving overlapping industrial and logistics customers.
• LPR - La Palette Rouge: European pallet pooling specialist serving FMCG retailers and manufacturers. Closest direct competitor to PaLog in pallet pooling across Europe, with comparable rental/exchange model and depot network.

Others

• EPAL (European Pallet Association e.V.): Licensor of the EPAL pallet standard with which PSH is certified. Not a competitor, but a key ecosystem partner whose QR-Code standard PSH was among the first to implement; relevant context for the pooling/compliance landscape.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker / DSV A/S: Major European contract logistics and transport providers with warehousing and customs capabilities. Broad incumbent peers to Lagerhaus Harburg and YELLOG across the integrated warehousing-plus-transport value chain PSH offers.
• CHEP (Brambles): Global leader in pallet and container pooling, owned by Brambles. Directly comparable to PSH's PaLog pooling business and competes with PSH for large industrial customers across Europe; broader scope and asset base.

Regional players

• Stokvis Group: Benelux-based pallet production and pooling operator. Comparable in pallet manufacturing, repair, and pooling offerings to PSH, but primarily focused on the Netherlands/Belgium rather than DACH.
• Kloosterboer Group: European warehousing and logistics operator with cold-chain and ambient storage. Comparable to Lagerhaus Harburg's IFS-certified warehousing and customs/cold logistics capabilities, primarily serving different geographies but with overlapping capability stack.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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