Schmit International Transport

What Schmit International Transport does

Schmit International Transport A/S is a Danish privately held road-freight carrier headquartered in Padborg, Denmark, founded in 1991. The company transports industrial products regionally and across Europe, with a fleet of 180 towing vehicles and approximately 200 trailers covering roughly 20 million kilometres annually and 100,000 km per day. It operates a daily capacity of 70,000 horsepower and 5,000+ pallet spaces, serving manufacturing, construction, wind-energy, offshore and Scandinavian import/export customers with partial loads, complete loads, special transport for loads up to 19 metres, and coil transport for the metalworking industry.

The company's product portfolio is built around four core offerings: international freight transport on Denmark-EU, Norway-EU and Poland-EU corridors; special transport via approximately 50 satellite-monitored special-purpose vehicles with year-round permits; certified XL coil transport; and Norway-focused operations through wholly-owned subsidiary Norway Express ApS, which runs an own trailer terminal in Oslo. Underlying technology is a telematics-based fleet management and satellite monitoring stack that supports smart route planning and absolute supervision of loads and vehicles. A Transpasonline webbooking integration provides a digital channel alongside traditional 24/7 direct enterprise sales.

The business model is B2B freight-for-hire, monetized via transaction fees on each shipment with custom quotations based on route, load type and service requirements. Distribution is direct-to-customer through an enterprise sales team operating 24/7, with branch presence in Szczecin, Poland (Eastern European market access) and the Oslo terminal under Norway Express ApS. Geographic footprint spans Denmark, Norway, Germany, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium and Luxembourg. The company operates its own workshop facility in Padborg and trains staff continuously, positioning decades of experience, specialized equipment and Scandinavia-corridor presence as the primary differentiators.

Name

Schmit International Transport

Legal name

Schmit International Transport A/S

Website

https://schmit.dk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1991

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Schmit International Transport A/S is a Danish privately held road-freight carrier operating 180 vehicles across Europe, specializing in industrial freight, oversized special transport up to 19m, coil transport for manufacturers, and Scandinavia-EU corridors via its Norway Express subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transport Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Power Generation & Grid Equipment Transport (Transformers, Turbines) (TLADAGAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Modular / Prefabricated Building & Module Transport (TLADAGAH), Heavy Vehicle & Equipment Transport (RVs, Trucks, Buses) (HSAKAFAH)

Keywords

• Freight transport services
• Special cargo transport
• Coil transport services
• European road freight
• Scandinavian logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Padborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Freight Transport Services: Core revenue from transport of industrial products including partial loads, complete loads, special transport (up to 19m length), and coil transport. Services organized regionally and across Europe with focus on Denmark-EU and Norway-EU transport corridors.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Schmit International Transport A/S is a Danish road freight carrier that organizes daily departures for partial loads, complete loads, special transport of industrial products up to 19 m, and certified coil transport across Denmark–EU, Norway–EU and Poland–EU corridors. The company runs its own fleet of 180 towing vehicles and approximately 200 trailers (including about 50 satellite-monitored special-purpose vehicles and certified XL coil trailers), supported by satellite monitoring, telematics-based route planning, an in-house workshop in Padborg, and a subsidiary terminal in Oslo operated by Norway Express ApS.

Product overview

Schmit International Transport A/S operates as a full-service logistics provider based in Padborg, Denmark, offering a portfolio of transport services that include international freight transport (core product), special transport for oversized loads up to 19 meters, and coil transport for the manufacturing industry. The company also provides Norway-focused transport through its subsidiary Norway Express ApS. All services are supported by a modern fleet of 180 towing vehicles and approximately 200 trailers equipped with satellite monitoring and telematics solutions for route optimization and deadline compliance. The company specializes in Denmark-EU, Norway-EU, and Poland-EU transport corridors with 24/7 operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• International Freight Transport Full-service international road freight transport covering Denmark–EU, Norway–EU and Poland–EU routes with daily departures for partial loads and complete loads, supported by a fleet of 180 towing vehicles and approximately 200 trailers. Targeted at industrial shippers needing regular, scheduled European freight capacity.
• Special Transport (Spezialtransporte) Special-purpose road transport using approximately 50 satellite-monitored special-purpose vehicles with extendable telescopic trailers for industrial products up to 19 metres in length, with year-round permits and procurement of escort vehicles. Targets construction, wind-energy and offshore industries needing oversized or heavy-haul transport across Europe.
• Coil Transport Specialized coil transport service for the metalworking industry using certified XL coil trailers fitted with the latest tension chains and ratchets for optimal load security. Designed for manufacturing customers requiring precise handling of coils of any size.
• Norway Express Transport (via Norway Express ApS subsidiary) Subsidiary-branded transport service to and from Norway, operated through Norway Express ApS with its own trailer terminal in Oslo. Provides daily departures for small and large loads between Norway and Germany or BeNeLux countries, leveraging daily available loading space for fast and secure delivery.
• Webbooking (Transpasonline integration) Online booking channel for Schmit's freight transport services, integrated with the Transpasonline webbooking system, allowing customers to place freight bookings via a web portal.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20 million km covered annually on European roads
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Norway Express ApScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company specializing in transport to and from Scandinavia. Acts as a bridge connecting Europe to Norway. Provides daily departures for loads between Norway and Germany/Benelux countries. Operates own trailer terminal in Oslo enabling daily available loading space for fast and secure delivery.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: Danish global transport and logistics giant offering road, air, sea, and contract logistics. Comparable as a Danish-headquartered freight operator with extensive Nordic and European road freight capabilities; Schmit operates at much smaller scale and specialization but in adjacent market segments.
• DB Schenker: Major German-headquartered global logistics provider with significant European land transport and special/project cargo capabilities. Comparable as an incumbent serving industrial and energy customers with heavy haul and specialized freight services.
• DHL Freight (Deutsche Post DHL): European road freight arm of DHL, providing full-truckload and less-than-truckload services across Europe. Comparable as a large incumbent European road freight operator with overlapping Scandinavia and continental Europe corridors.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Global logistics provider with strong European road and contract logistics operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent in European freight forwarding and truck transportation, though operating at vastly larger scale than Schmit.
• DACHSER SE: German-headquartered global logistics provider with strong European road freight (full loads and LTL) and supply chain services. Comparable as an established European road freight incumbent with overlapping Germany/Denmark/Poland/Norway corridor presence.

Direct peers

• Girteka Logistics: Lithuanian-headquartered large-fleet road transport operator running thousands of trucks across Europe. Comparable as a major European full-truckload and specialized freight carrier with similar asset-heavy model serving industrial shippers.
• Hartmann International Spedition: German logistics provider specializing in heavy haul, oversized, and project cargo transport across Europe. Comparable as a specialized heavy/special transport operator with similar telescopic and oversized load capabilities for industrial and energy-sector customers.
• NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S: Danish road freight and logistics group with significant Nordic and intra-European trucking operations, including specialized segments. Directly comparable as a Denmark-based road transport peer serving industrial customers across Northern Europe with similar truckload capabilities.

Regional players

• DFDS A/S: Danish-based ferry and logistics operator with extensive Nordic and Northern European transport and supply chain services. Comparable as a Danish operator with logistics capabilities spanning Scandinavia and continental Europe, including specialized freight.
• Noatum Logistics (formerly P&O Ferries Logistics): Logistics provider with Nordic and Iberian road freight operations, including specialized transport. Comparable as a regional road freight operator with similar European industrial customer focus and full-load capabilities.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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