Paul Grimm

What Paul Grimm does

Paul Grimm GmbH & Co. KG is a Hamburg, Germany-based port logistics and warehousing company founded in 1965, operating as a subsidiary of the Logoo Group. The company provides container handling (loading, unloading, and stowing for both in-gauge and out-of-gauge cargo), intermediate container and warehouse storage, customs-bonded warehousing, customs inspection coordination, and value-added services such as palletizing, labeling, quality control, and returns management. Its facility at Ellerholzdamm 2-5 in the Hamburg port comprises approximately 20,000 sqm of outdoor storage and 2,000 sqm of indoor warehouse space in immediate proximity to port terminals, secured by video surveillance and controlled access.

A specialized service line is sea-worthy export packaging built to HPE-Standard (Bundesverband Holzpackmittel, Paletten, Exportverpackung e.V.) and IPPC ISPM 15 compliance, including wooden crates, VCI corrosion protection films, desiccants, aluminum composite foils, and heavy-cargo or flat-rack stow plans. The company targets import/export businesses, manufacturers, and trading firms moving international cargo through Hamburg, with particular focus on exporters of machinery, spare parts, and sensitive technical equipment requiring certified export packaging.

Revenue is generated entirely through transaction-based, quote-by-project fees across four streams: container handling, storage and warehousing, sea-worthy packaging, and value-added services. The go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with customer acquisition driven by the company website, phone and email contact, and reputational relationships within the Hamburg port trade community. The company is led by Managing Director Selim Nallar, with a small operational team of fewer than 10 employees, and benefits from access to the Logoo Group's modern vehicle fleet for integrated transport solutions.

Name

Paul Grimm

Legal name

Paul Grimm GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://paulgrimm.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Paul Grimm is a Hamburg port-based logistics and warehousing company providing container handling, storage, customs-bonded warehousing, and HPE-standard sea-worthy export packaging for import/export firms and manufacturers moving international cargo through the Port of Hamburg.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Port Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Terminal Cargo Handling & Yard Operations (Receiving, Staging, Delivery) (TLAHALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Export & Compliance Packaging (ISPM-15, Heat-Treated Wood Packaging) (IMALAFAL), Customs Examination, Inspection & Quarantine (CE/CSI) Facilities (TLALAGAJ)

Keywords

• Container handling services
• Port logistics
• Seaworthy packaging
• Warehousing services
• Customs inspection

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Container Handling Services: Container loading, unloading, and stowing services. Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees for each container handled, with pricing based on container type (in-gauge vs. out-of-gauge), cargo characteristics, and service requirements.
2. Storage and Warehousing: Container storage and warehouse storage services providing flexible intermediate storage for containers and goods. Revenue generated through storage duration and space utilization.
3. Sea-Worthy Packaging: Custom packaging solutions for export including wooden crates, industrial packaging, corrosion protection. Revenue from packaging materials and labor/services.
4. Value Added Services: Additional services including palletizing, labeling, quality control, and returns management. Revenue from these supplemental logistics services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Paul Grimm is a port logistics and container handling company based in the Hamburg port, offering container loading, unloading and stowing services (including In-Gauge and Out-of-Gauge cargo) alongside approximately 20,000 sqm of open storage and 2,000 sqm of indoor warehouse space with customs-bonded capabilities. The company also specializes in HPE-standard seaworthy export packaging, including wooden crates, VCI corrosion protection, IPPC ISPM 15 compliant heat-treated packaging, and provides customs inspection coordination and value-added services such as palletizing, labeling, quality control and returns management.

Product overview

Paul Grimm is a logistics company operating at Hamburg port offering integrated container handling and storage services. The core offering combines 20,000 sqm open storage and 2,000 sqm warehouse space with container loading/unloading/stowing services (including In-Gauge and Out-of-Gauge cargo), all supported by a customs-bonded warehouse. Seaworthy packaging solutions (HPE-standard, IPPC ISPM 15 compliant) including wooden crates, corrosion protection (VCI), and heavy cargo packaging form a specialized product line. Additional services include customs inspection coordination, storage and order picking, and Value Added Services such as repacking, labeling, and quality control.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Containerumschlag (Container Handling)

Quantifiable outcome

• Secure storage and handling operations through video surveillance and controlled access points

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Logoo GroupcoreOthersPaul Grimm is part of the Logoo Group, which provides access to a modern fleet of vehicles with their own vehicles. This affiliation enables Paul Grimm to offer integrated logistics solutions including transportation services alongside their handling and storage operations. The parent company relationship provides operational synergies in the logistics chain.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Direct peers

• Eurogate: Operates container terminals at Hamburg and other German/North European ports alongside container depot and packaging services. Directly comparable port-adjacent handling, storage, and container-related services.
• Rhenus Logistics: Provides contract logistics, port logistics, warehousing, and freight forwarding across Europe with strong Hamburg port presence. Comparable across warehousing, container handling, and value-added services.
• Nefab: Global provider of export packaging and logistics services including ISPM 15 compliant crating and engineered packaging. Directly comparable as a specialized sea-worthy and export packaging player serving industrial shippers.
• BLG Logistics Group: German port logistics specialist with container handling, warehousing, and automotive logistics at Bremen/Bremerhaven and Hamburg. Closely comparable in port-centric container handling and contract logistics services.
• HHLA (Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG): Operator of container terminals at Hamburg port and provider of intermodal, logistics, and warehousing services. Directly comparable as the largest Hamburg port handling competitor with overlapping container stowing and storage offerings.
• Buss Group: Hamburg-based port logistics and forwarding group offering container handling, terminal operations, and supply chain services. Comparable Hamburg port location, container handling capability, and mid-sized logistics profile.
• Leschaco: German-headquartered global logistics provider specializing in sea and air freight forwarding, contract logistics, and tank container services. Comparable in B2B export logistics with European industrial customer base.
• UNIKAI Lagerei- und Speditionsgesellschaft mbH: Hamburg port warehouse and container depot operator providing bonded warehousing, container handling, and forwarding services. Closely comparable in Hamburg-based customs-bonded storage and container handling.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Global freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL with sea freight, contract logistics, and customs services. Comparable in international freight coordination and customs processing though at vastly larger scale.
• Kühne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with extensive sea freight forwarding and warehousing capabilities. Overlaps with Paul Grimm's port-adjacent logistics but operates at much larger global scale and broader portfolio.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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