Schultz Shipping Group

What Schultz Shipping Group does

Schultz Shipping Group is a Danish-headquartered maritime logistics provider founded in 1926 in Kalundborg and operating as a joint venture between Fredericia Shipping and Copenhagen Merchants. The company delivers a comprehensive, integrated suite of shipping and logistics services including freight forwarding across road, rail, sea, and air; logistics management; cargo handling; customs clearance; warehousing and distribution (with over 100,000+ square metres of storage across three countries); port agency; stevedoring; chartering; marine insurance; and consultancy. These services are sold primarily to enterprise and mid-market clients engaged in international trade and to shipping/maritime operators requiring port-side vessel support and customs compliance.

The company operates a relationship-based B2B go-to-market through a network of 10 offices across Denmark (6 locations including the Kalundborg headquarters), Germany (Hamburg as regional HQ plus Rostock), and Poland (Gdansk as regional HQ plus Szczecin). Coverage is regional rather than pan-European or global, focused on the Baltic and North Sea corridor, with 24/7 office availability to support time-sensitive cargo and vessel operations. Underlying infrastructure consists of warehousing facilities exceeding 100,000 sqm, port operations infrastructure at multiple coastal locations, and operational systems supporting freight forwarding, customs documentation, and inventory management.

Revenue is generated through a mix of transaction fees (freight forwarding), managed-services fees (warehousing and logistics management), and professional-services fees (customs clearance, port agency, stevedoring, marine insurance, and consultancy). Pricing is bespoke and quote-based for each client engagement; there is no publicly disclosed rate card or standardised pricing model. Regulatory credentials include GMP+ certification for feed-safety assurance and Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) status for both shipping and partner operations, which facilitate customs clearance and supply-chain compliance. Schultz Shipping Group is a privately held entity with no public listing, no disclosed funding rounds, and no disclosed institutional investors in the available material.

Name

Schultz Shipping Group

Legal name

Schultz Shipping Group

Website

https://schultzgroup.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1926

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Schultz Shipping Group is a Danish-founded maritime logistics provider established in 1926, operating 10 offices across Denmark, Germany, and Poland. It offers freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing, port agency, stevedoring, and related services to enterprise and mid-market clients.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Maritime Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Ocean Freight Brokerage (FCL/LCL) (TLADAMAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG), Ocean Import Forwarding (Destination Handling/DO/ISF) (TLACABAE), Ocean Export Forwarding (Booking/VGM/SI/BL) (TLACABAF), Trade Compliance & Ocean Regulatory Services (Sanctions/Export Controls) (TLACABAL)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Maritime logistics solutions
• Port agency services
• Customs clearance
• Warehousing distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Kalundborg

HQ country

Denmark

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Arranging transportation of goods across borders using various modes including ships, trucks, trains, and planes. Revenue generated through service fees and transaction-based charges.
2. Warehousing and Storage: Storage facilities across three countries with over 100,000+ square meters of storage solutions. Revenue from storage fees and handling charges.
3. Customs Clearance Services: Comprehensive customs services including documentation, compliance, and clearance processing for international trade.
4. Port Agency and Stevedoring: Port agency services, cargo handling, and stevedoring operations for vessels at ports.
5. Logistics Management: End-to-end logistics management and supply chain coordination services.
6. Marine Insurance and Consultancy: Advisory services and marine insurance coordination for shipping operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schultz Shipping Group is a maritime logistics provider delivering integrated shipping services including freight forwarding, customs clearance, warehousing and distribution, logistics management, cargo handling, port agency, stevedoring, chartering, marine insurance, and consultancy. Operating across 10 offices in Denmark, Germany, and Poland with over 100,000+ square meters of storage capacity, the company functions as a one-stop solution for international trade, port operations, and supply chain coordination.

Product overview

Schultz Shipping Group offers a comprehensive suite of maritime and logistics services as a single integrated offering rather than discrete modular products. The core portfolio includes Freight Forwarding, Logistics Management, Cargo Handling, Customs Services, Warehousing and Distribution (with over 100,000+ square meters of storage), Port Agency Services, Agency Services, and Stevedoring. Additional services encompass Chartering, Marine Insurance, and Consultancy. The company operates across 10 offices in Denmark, Germany, and Poland, functioning as a one-stop solution for shipping, handling, stevedoring, customs clearance, and logistics management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Freight Forwarding
• Logistics Management
• Cargo Handling
• Customs Services
• Warehousing and Distribution
• Port Agency Services
• Stevedoring
• Agency Services
• Chartering
• Marine Insurance
• Consultancy

Quantifiable outcome

• Near 100-year track record of reliable shipping services since 1926

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Fredericia ShippingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFredericia Shipping is one of the two parent companies forming the Schultz Shipping Group joint venture. Combined with Copenhagen Merchants, they bring extensive expertise in shipping services and a commitment to exceeding client expectations.
• Copenhagen MerchantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCopenhagen Merchants is one of the two parent companies forming the Schultz Shipping Group joint venture. Combined with Fredericia Shipping, they bring extensive maritime industry expertise and a commitment to innovation and client satisfaction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Unifeeder: European short-sea feeder and logistics network offering ocean container services across the North Sea, Baltic, and Mediterranean; directly comparable ocean freight operations serving similar European trade lanes.
• Blue Water Shipping: Danish-headquartered freight forwarder offering forwarding, customs, warehousing, and port services across Northern Europe; closely mirrors Schultz's integrated model, customer base, and regional footprint.

Others

• Copenhagen Merchants: Danish trading and shipping company and Schultz Shipping Group's other joint venture parent; provides maritime expertise and counterparty backing that supports Schultz's forwarding and marine insurance services.
• Fredericia Shipping: Danish shipping company and one of Schultz Shipping Group's joint venture parents; provides vessel chartering and maritime expertise that underpins Schultz's chartering and port services portfolio.

Broad incumbents

• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL Group's air, ocean, and road freight forwarding division with global customs and contract logistics capabilities; competes with Schultz for enterprise freight and customs contracts in Germany and Poland.
• DSV: Danish global freight forwarder providing air/sea/road forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services worldwide; a much larger, publicly listed incumbent that overlaps heavily with Schultz's forwarding and contract logistics offerings.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider operating across sea, air, road, and customs; competes with Schultz for enterprise forwarding and customs mandates, with far broader geographic reach.
• Maersk Logistics & Services: Integrated logistics arm of A.P. Moller-Maersk offering ocean, inland, customs, and warehousing services; competes with Schultz in ocean forwarding, port-side operations, and end-to-end supply chain management across Northern Europe.

Regional players

• Eurogate: German container terminal operator providing stevedoring, port handling, and intermodal services at key North Sea/Baltic ports including Hamburg; competes directly with Schultz's port agency and stevedoring services in Northern Germany.

Emerging players

• Flexport: US-headquartered digital freight forwarder offering ocean, air, and customs brokerage through a technology-led platform; an emerging competitor targeting the digital layer of forwarding services that Schultz has not built.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/schultz-shipping-a-s

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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