Vega International Car Transport & Logistic - Trading

What Vega International Car Transport & Logistic - Trading does

VEGA International Car Transport & Logistic-Trading GmbH is an Austrian, owner-managed logistics company founded in 1990 by five partners and headquartered in Wals-Siezenheim near Salzburg. The company specializes in international vehicle transport services for commercial vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), moving trucks, buses, trailers, automobiles, containers, specialty vehicles and vessels across Europe and Turkey via an integrated multi-modal approach: own-axle driving, rail (including rolling motorway/RoLa and whole-train services), ship/RoRo, trailer, and the company's own tractor fleet. VEGA self-describes as the world market leader in commercial vehicle transport and operates 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries across 11 European countries plus Turkey with approximately 600 employees, moving roughly 95,000 vehicles and 45 million km in 2025.

Name

Vega International Car Transport & Logistic - Trading

Legal name

VEGA International Car-Transport and Logistic-Trading Gesellschaft m.b.H.

Website

https://vegatrans.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Austrian owner-managed logistics firm founded in 1990 and self-described world market leader in commercial vehicle transport. Operates 12 subsidiaries across Europe and Turkey with 600 employees, serving OEMs like MAN, Daimler, and Volvo via integrated road, rail, and sea services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), Marine Cargo Handling (488320)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Water Transportation (4400)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLADAJAA

Finished Vehicle Road Carriers (Car Haulers/Auto Transport)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Automotive Vehicle Logistics & Car Carriers

SECONDARYTLADAJAC

Finished Vehicle Ocean RoRo & Deep-Sea Vehicle Carriers

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Automotive Vehicle Logistics & Car Carriers

SECONDARYTLADAJAD

Finished Vehicle Inland Waterway/Short-Sea RoRo Transport

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Transportation (Air, Maritime, Rail, Trucking)/Automotive Vehicle Logistics & Car Carriers

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle transport
• Vehicle logistics services
• Intermodal vehicle shipping
• Automotive freight forwarding
• Heavy haul transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzburg

HQ country

Austria

HQ region

Europe

Offices14 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Transport Services: B2B logistics services for transporting commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, trailers, automobiles) from manufacturers to destinations. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on distance, transport method, and vehicle type. Core business with enterprise OEM customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Vega International provides commercial vehicle transport and logistics services, moving trucks, buses, trailers, automobiles, vessels, containers, and specialty cargo via multiple modes including own-axle, rail (RoLa), ship/RoRo, trailer, and tractor-trailer. The company serves commercial vehicle OEMs and fleet operators across Europe, leveraging its patented r2L Roadraillink technology and an integrated transport insurance offering.

Product overview

Vega International Car Transport & Logistic is a logistics company offering comprehensive vehicle transport services as a unified service portfolio rather than a modular platform. The core offering centers on vehicle transport (trucks/tractor-trailers, buses, trailers, automobiles, vessels, containers/cargo, and specialty vehicles) delivered through multiple transport methods: own axle, rail (including RoLa and whole trains), ship/RoRo, trailer, and tractor-trailer. Supporting services include transport insurance with loss prevention programs, and the company has developed proprietary r2L Roadraillink technology for intermodal loading. The Driver Academy provides internal training while Request a Quote enables customer self-service. The company positions itself as a 'World of green logistics' provider with over 40% of transports using environmentally friendly methods.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VEGA-Driver Academy: Internal training program founded in 2014 to provide ongoing education to drivers and maintain high industry standards.
• VEGA Observatory
• r2L Roadraillink

Products and services

• Commercial Vehicle Transport Intermodal transport of trucks, buses, trailers, and other commercial vehicles for OEMs and fleet operators across Europe.
• Transport on Own Axle Self-propelled road transport of drivable vehicles using their own wheels and engines.
• Rail Transport (RoLa / r2L Roadraillink) Long-haul rail transport of vehicles using the RoLa (Rolling Land) method combined with road pre- and post-haulage via the patented r2L Roadraillink system.
• Ship / RoRo Transport Maritime transport of vehicles using Roll-on/Roll-off vessels for cross-border and overseas movement.
• Trailer Transport Transport of vehicles loaded onto trailers pulled by tractor units for road movement across Europe.
• Tractor-Trailer Transport Heavy-duty tractor-trailer road transport for commercial vehicles, including low-loaders and specialized equipment.
• Vessel Transport Specialty transport service for boats, yachts, and other vessels using appropriate marine-aware logistics handling.
• Container Transport Transport of containers alongside the company's vehicle transport operations, integrated with road, rail, and sea legs.
• Specialty Transport Specialized transport service for non-standard cargo such as oversized vehicles, agricultural and construction equipment requiring bespoke handling.
• Transport Insurance Comprehensive all-risk transport insurance covering vehicles and cargo while in transit under Vega's care.

Quantifiable outcome

• 25,000 tonnes CO2 saved in 2025
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers15 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• UN Global CompactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 December 2016Joined the United Nations Global Compact on December 29, 2016. Annual Communication on Progress reporting on 10 principles and 17 Sustainable Development Goals.
• ECG (Association of European Vehicle Logistics)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMembership in the European Car Transport Group of Interest. ECG Academy training program for junior and middle management. Annual ECG General Assembly & Spring Congress participation. Access to ECG partner fleet of special transport trailers.
• MAN Truck & BuscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCore partnership for electrified outbound logistics. Using VEGA's patented r2L Roadraillink technology for CO2-free intermodal supply chain. LionXpress routes delivering 30-40 new MAN trucks weekly via fully electric rail and MAN eTGX last-mile delivery. 11,000+ MAN trucks transported since June 2023.
• Rail Cargo AustriacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail logistics partner for intermodal transport. Award-winning cooperation for environmental protection through rail transport. Partner in RoLa (rolling motorway) connections.
• Deutsche BahncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRail partner for combined rail-road logistics. Multiple awards for active environmental protection through rail transport.
• UN RoRocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRoRo shipping provider with daily departures to Istanbul. Youngest and most modern fleet in Mediterranean connecting Trieste and Toulon with Istanbul and Mersin.
• Kässbohrer Transport TechnikcoreTechnology or IntegrationCo-development of r2L Roadraillink technology for effective and efficient ship and rail transport. www.r2l.at joint venture.
• Pure Green PioneersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClimate protection initiative where VEGA committed to climate-neutral transports together with other partners.
• Caritas SalzburgminorOthersCharity partnership for social responsibility including Christmas wishes program for socially deprived families and children since 2017.
• Salzburger Gebietskrankenkasse (SGKK)minorOthersWorkplace health promotion partnership with regional health insurance fund. BGF Seal of Quality 2026-2028 recognition.
• DaimlercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor enterprise customer; awarded European Carrier Award for most innovative logistics partner. Large warehousing operation at Wörth location primarily supporting Daimler operations.
• Trucker Mit Herz Rheine NRW e.V.minorOthersCharity organization for humanity and voluntary commitment. VEGA hosts annual Trucker-Fest at Rheine location with donations to Kinderkrebshilfe Münster.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Kuehne+Nagel International AG: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with significant automotive finished vehicle logistics operations across Europe, including road, rail and sea. Comparable to VEGA in serving OEM customers with multi-modal vehicle transport but at vastly larger scale and with broader service portfolio.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Family-owned global logistics provider with dedicated automotive logistics services covering road, rail, sea and air freight. Comparable to VEGA in private family ownership and automotive sector focus, but with broader international network and service portfolio.
• BLG Logistics Group: Large publicly listed German logistics group with a dedicated Automotive division covering finished vehicle logistics via road, rail and sea at European ports. Comparable to VEGA in intermodal finished-vehicle handling but materially larger and broader in scope (contract logistics, container handling).
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company with strong European road and intermodal freight capabilities, including automotive sector exposure. Comparable as a multi-modal European logistics incumbent but with significantly broader freight scope than VEGA's CV-focused niche.

Direct peers

• GLOBE Group (GLOBE AUTOMOTIVE LOGISTICS): European finished vehicle logistics provider covering road, rail and sea transport for OEMs across Europe and beyond. Closely comparable to VEGA in service mix, customer profile (CV and passenger OEMs) and use of intermodal corridors.
• Schnellecke Group: German family-owned automotive logistics provider specializing in finished vehicle delivery, in-plant sequencing and intermodal transport for Volkswagen, Daimler and other OEMs. Closely comparable to VEGA as a privately held European CV/automotive finished-vehicle logistics specialist.
• Eurogate Group: Operates container terminals and RoRo/finished-vehicle handling at major European ports, with deep relationships to automotive OEMs for sea-based vehicle logistics. Comparable to VEGA's UN RoRo partnership and intermodal vehicle flow through Trieste, though primarily port-based versus VEGA's integrated road-rail-sea offering.
• Mosolf Group: One of Europe's largest automotive logistics specialists with finished vehicle transport, fleet services and intermodal capabilities serving major OEMs. Directly comparable to VEGA in scope (multi-modal finished vehicle logistics) and customer base (European car and commercial-vehicle manufacturers).
• CAT Group (Cargo Automobile Transporter): Specialist European car transporter / vehicle logistics provider operating car-carrier fleets for OEM delivery. Direct peer to VEGA in finished-vehicle road transport, though narrower in intermodal depth.
• Peters, Schuck und Söhne (PS): European finished vehicle logistics provider with road, rail and RoRo transport for OEMs, particularly German manufacturers. Direct peer to VEGA in intermodal finished vehicle logistics serving European OEMs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance14 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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