Bremer Lagerhaus Gesellschaft

What Bremer Lagerhaus Gesellschaft does

Bremer Lagerhaus Gesellschaft (BLG LOGISTICS), founded in 1877 in Bremen, Germany, is a publicly traded port and logistics group operating one of Europe's largest integrated seaport and inland-terminal networks. The business is organized into three divisions: AUTOMOBILE (vehicle handling, inland storage, technical services - €678M revenue in 2025), CONTRACT (warehouse, supply-chain and e-commerce logistics for industrial and consumer customers - €488M), and CONTAINER (terminal operations through its equity-accounted joint venture EUROGATE, which handled 8.8M TEU in 2025 and contributed €56.6M in after-tax result). The company processed 4.2 million vehicles end-to-end across its network, operates nearly 100 locations across Europe, the Americas, Africa and Asia, and serves as one of Europe's largest automobile terminals at AutoTerminal Bremerhaven.

BLG's operations are built around large-scale, capital-intensive physical infrastructure: the Neustädter Hafen break bulk terminal (Europe's largest, 100 hectares, 240,000 m² covered storage, 2.1 km quay, 1.4M tons annual throughput), the AutoTerminal Bremerhaven (1.25M vehicles annually), inland terminals at Ahlhorn (opened July 2025, 16,000-vehicle capacity on 35 hectares) and Kelheim (with 23 MW PV roofing under construction), and the new Südhafen 'Roter Sand' facility (60,000 m², 600 m quay for heavy and project cargo). Equipment investments include a Liebherr LHM 550 mobile harbor crane (154-ton lifting capacity), 36-axle SPMTs, and Europe's first shore-power installation for car carriers. The company is regulated under a German collective agreement with 98.1% tariff coverage and holds ISO 9001/14001/45001/50001 plus AEO customs certifications.

The revenue model is enterprise B2B with quote-based, contract-negotiated pricing across automotive OEMs, global RoRo shipping lines (Wallenius Wilhelmsen, Höegh, EUKOR, K-Line, NYK, MOL, Bahri, ARC, Hyundai GLOVIS), container carriers (MSC, APM Terminals), and industrial customers (Siempelkamp, Konica Minolta - 40+ year partnership). Group revenue for 2025 was €1.2 billion (-4.5% YoY), generating EBIT of €87.2M and EBT of €77.4M on a 25.3% equity ratio. BLG is led by CEO Matthias Magnor (succeeded Frank Dreeke at year-end 2024/2025) and is investing heavily in shore power, renewable energy, and EUROGATE's €1B NTB modernization - partly underwritten by €1.35B in federal funding - to position for EU emissions regulation and next-decade capacity growth.

Name

Bremer Lagerhaus Gesellschaft

Legal name

BREMER LAGERHAUS-GESELLSCHAFT Aktiengesellschaft von 1877

Website

https://blg-logistics.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1877

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

5,001–10,000 employees

Short description

Bremer Lagerhaus Gesellschaft (BLG LOGISTICS) is a 148-year-old publicly traded German port and logistics group operating Europe's largest break bulk terminal, one of Europe's largest automobile terminals, and a nearly 100-location seaport and inland-terminal network serving automotive OEMs, global RoRo shipping lines, and industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Marine Cargo Handling (48832), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), Deep Sea, Coastal, and Great Lakes Water Transportation (4831)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Water Transportation (4400), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412)

akta.pro primary industry

Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), B2B Heavy/Bulky Last-Mile (Retail-to-Store, Store-to-Store, Jobsite) (TLAAAKAL)

Keywords

• Seaport logistics services
• Automobile logistics
• Contract logistics
• Container terminal operations
• Break bulk handling

Headquarters

HQ city

Bremen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 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. Automotive Logistics: Revenue from automobile handling, transport, and technical services including storage capacity management at terminals. AUTOMOBILE division generated 678 million EUR revenue in 2025.
2. Contract Logistics: Comprehensive supply chain services for various goods including industrial products, consumer goods, e-commerce, and manufacturing support. CONTRACT division generated 488 million EUR revenue in 2025.
3. Container Terminal Operations: Through equity-accounted investment in EUROGATE, BLG participates in container terminal operations including handling, storage, and reefer services. EUROGATE generated 56.6 million EUR result after taxes in 2025.
4. Break Bulk and Heavy Cargo: Handling and processing of steel products, forestry products, machinery, and project cargo at Neustädter Hafen terminal. Approximately 1.4 million tons handled annually.
5. Port Technology Services: Technical services including crane maintenance, electrical engineering, vehicle repair, welding, and facility management for port infrastructure
6. Forwarding and Transport: International forwarding services, truck transport, rail transport, and special transport solutions

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BLG LOGISTICS provides end-to-end seaport and supply chain logistics through three core divisions: AUTOMOBILE (vehicle handling, storage, technical services and transport at terminals handling 4.2 million vehicles per year), CONTRACT (warehouse, e-commerce, industrial and consumer goods supply chain services), and CONTAINER (terminal operations via the EUROGATE joint venture). Operations are delivered through owned seaport and inland terminals in Germany, multimodal transport (road, rail, inland waterway), and specialized break bulk and heavy cargo handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Automobile Logistics

Quantifiable outcome

• 45.3% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions compared to 2018 baseline (exceeding 29.4% target)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• APM TerminalscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 April 2026Subsidiary of A.P. Moller - Maersk. Signed 1 billion EUR contract with EUROGATE for North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven modernization, targeting 4 million TEU capacity and zero greenhouse gas emissions.
• Wallenius WilhelmsencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 January 2026Major RoRo shipping line partner. First customer to receive shore power supply for car carrier at Bremerhaven (Lake Shirasagi vessel). Signed agreement for shore power usage at AutoTerminal.
• Höegh AutolinerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 January 2026Leading RoRo shipping line with shore power agreement for Bremerhaven operations. Key customer for AutoTerminal services.
• EUKORcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 January 2026RoRo shipping line partner signed for shore power usage at Bremerhaven terminal.
• MSCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 January 2026Container shipping line partner with shore power agreement for Bremerhaven. MSC Gate terminal receiving dedicated shore power installation.
• NCLminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 19 January 2026Container shipping line partner with shore power agreement for Bremerhaven operations.
• bremenportscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 January 2026Port authority managing Bremerhaven ports. Jointly implementing 50 million EUR shore power expansion program with 22 million EUR federal funding and 5.23 million EUR EU Connecting Europe Facilities funding.
• SOLEAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 9 July 2025Project developer for large-scale photovoltaic systems. Partnering with BLG for 20-hectare solar port at Kelheim AutoTerminal generating 23 MW renewable electricity.
• Kelheim District Ports AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 9 July 2025Local port association supporting PV roofing project at Kelheim AutoTerminal.
• EUROGATEcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint venture between EUROKAI and BLG Logistics Group for container terminal operations. BLG holds a stake in EUROGATE which operates container terminals including North Sea Terminal Bremerhaven (NTB). EUROGATE generated 56.6 million EUR result after taxes in 2025. A 1 billion EUR modernization contract was signed with APM Terminals for NTB expansion.
• Schultze Stevedoring GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated company in which BLG Cargo Logistics holds 50% share. Offers stevedoring and lashing operations along the river Weser for break bulk cargo, rolling cargo, and heavy goods.
• DCP Dettmer Container Packing GmbH + Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAssociated company offering container freight station, container depot, and container repair services. 30,000+ m² packing center for storage and picking of break bulk and palletized cargo.
• Hansa Marine Logistics GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull subsidiary of BLG Cargo Logistics offering ship clearance, dry-docking coordination, port cost calculations, crew changes, and cargo documentation services.
• LiebherrcoreTechnology or IntegrationCrane manufacturer supplying mobile harbor cranes including LHM 550 model (154-ton capacity) for AutoTerminal Bremerhaven. Manufacturing at Rostock plant.
• Zehnhoff-SönsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership for monthly inland waterway shuttle from Bonn to Bremen and Bremerhaven for heavy cargo transport.
• Major International PartnercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrengthened cooperation for improved connections to important Asian markets as part of international expansion strategy.

Scale indicators35 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Broad incumbents

• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global 3PL with automotive, industrial, and contract logistics divisions. Comparable in automotive logistics services, contract logistics scale, and global customer relationships.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company with strong European road, air, and sea freight forwarding plus contract logistics. Comparable scale in forwarding and contract logistics serving industrial customers.
• DB Schenker: European logistics heavyweight offering land, air, sea freight and contract logistics. Comparable in European contract logistics scale, automotive industry solutions, and multimodal capabilities.
• Kühne + Nagel: Global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with significant sea logistics and automotive logistics segments. Comparable in automotive supply chain management and ocean freight forwarding.
• Rhenus Logistics: Major European logistics provider with contract logistics, port logistics, and multimodal services. Comparable in contract logistics offerings and European multi-country footprint.
• APM Terminals: Maersk-owned global container terminal operator and BLG's partner on the €1B NTB modernization. Directly comparable in container terminal operations and port infrastructure investment.

Direct peers

• EUROGATE GmbH & Co. KGaA: BLG's container terminal JV partner operating the same Bremerhaven facilities (NTB) and other German container terminals. Directly comparable in port terminal operations and container handling economics.
• Duisburger Hafen AG (duisport): Germany's largest inland port operator. Comparable in multimodal port logistics, inland terminal operations, and industrial cargo handling for steel, machinery, and break bulk cargo.
• Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA): Major German port and logistics operator running Hamburg container terminals and intermodal networks. Closest direct German peer in port operations, container handling, and hinterland logistics.

Emerging players

• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: Global RoRo vehicle carrier that is BLG's largest customer and shore-power launch partner. Comparable exposure to automotive ocean trade flows and terminal handling relationships.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/blglogistics
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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