Via 3L

What Via 3L does

Via 3L is a privately-held, pan-Baltic third-party logistics (3PL) provider founded in 2001 and headquartered in Lagedi, Estonia, with regional operating entities in Latvia (VIA 3L Latvia SIA) and Lithuania (VIA 3L LT UAB) and a dedicated international freight arm (VIA 3L Freight OÜ). The company runs approximately 90,000 sqm of modern warehouse capacity across Tallinn, Riga, Kaunas, and Vilnius, and offers contract logistics services including storage, order fulfillment, cross-dock distribution, excise and customs handling, labelling, and EDI-based data exchange, alongside an international transportation division covering road, sea, air, and rail freight to 75 countries via 400+ weekly departures. Via 3L processes 30,000+ orders and 300,000+ picking lines per month for a base of 1,000+ regular enterprise customers including Lantmännen, Nefab, Essity, Stora Enso, Fazer, and Orkla. Revenue is generated primarily through annual 3PL contracts priced on warehouse space and order volumes, plus transactional freight forwarding fees, supported by memberships in the WCA and PPL global logistics networks.

The company's platform is anchored by a proprietary autonomous energy park at its flagship Lagedi logistics center — solar panels combined with battery storage and algorithmic electricity-market trading — which delivers a 60%+ carbon footprint reduction at the site and enables uninterrupted operations during grid outages. Digitized customer-facing tools, including online loading-gate booking and EDI connectivity, are positioned as efficiency enablers rather than differentiated AI capabilities. Group revenue reached €90 million in 2023/24 with management guiding toward surpassing €100 million, generated by approximately 450 logistics professionals operating a 200+ trailer fleet across the Baltic States and into Nordic, Central European, and UK markets.

Name

Via 3L

Legal name

Via 3L OÜ

Website

https://via3l.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Via 3L is a pan-Baltic third-party logistics provider offering warehousing, fulfillment, customs services, and multi-modal freight forwarding across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania for over 1,000 enterprise customers in food, consumer goods, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics (3PL) Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service) (TLAIAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns) (TLAIAAAD), Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated) (TLAIAEAI), Secure / High-Value Warehousing (Cage/Vault/Controlled Access) (TLAIACAG), Project Cargo Forwarding & Multimodal Coordination (Air/Sea/Road/Rail) (TLAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing order fulfillment
• Freight forwarding services
• International road freight
• Baltic supply chain

Headquarters

HQ city

Lagedi

HQ country

Estonia

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. Contract Logistics (3PL) Services: Third-party logistics services including warehousing, storage, order fulfillment, and value-added services. Revenue is generated through monthly service fees based on warehouse space usage, order processing volumes, and additional services.
2. International Transportation: Road freight, sea freight, air freight, and rail freight services across 75 countries. Revenue generated through transportation fees based on shipment weight, volume, and destination.
3. Distribution Services: Local distribution networks and cross-dock operations in Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania). Revenue from delivery and distribution services.
4. Excise and Customs Services: Specialized excise warehouse services and customs clearance for regulated goods.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Via 3L provides third-party logistics (3PL) services through two integrated divisions: Contract Logistics (warehousing, storage, order fulfillment, value-added services, distribution, cross-dock, excise and customs handling) across 90,000 sqm of warehouses in Tallinn, Riga, Kaunas, and Vilnius; and International Transportation (road, sea, air, and rail freight forwarding plus project cargo) covering 75 countries via 400+ weekly departures. The company serves over 1,000 regular enterprise customers and supports operations with EDI-based data exchange, online loading gate booking, and a proprietary autonomous energy park at its Lagedi headquarters.

Product overview

Via 3L operates as a pan-Baltic third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering an integrated logistics platform with two main service divisions: Contract Logistics (warehousing, distribution, and fulfillment) and International Transportation (freight forwarding across all modes). The contract logistics division manages approximately 90,000 sqm of modern warehouses across four Baltic capitals (Tallinn, Riga, Kaunas, and Vilnius), handling 30,000 orders and 300,000 picking lines monthly. The international freight division provides road, sea, air, and rail transport services across 75 countries with 400 weekly scheduled departures, serving over 1,000 regular customers. Core offerings include warehousing and fulfillment, cross-dock distribution, excise and customs services, labelling, EDI connectivity, and loading gate booking. Freight forwarding services leverage WCA and PPL global networks. The company employs approximately 450 experts and generated €90 million in revenue during 2023/24.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 3PL Logistic Services Comprehensive third-party logistics services providing warehousing, storage, order fulfillment, distribution, cross-dock operations, excise handling, customs clearance, and value-added services across the Baltic States. Targeted at enterprise manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers that require outsourced warehousing and fulfillment capacity.
• Warehousing and Order Fulfillment Services Storage and order picking services handling approximately 30,000 orders per month with 300,000 picking lines per month across Baltic warehouse operations. Targeted at manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers needing scalable storage and fulfillment capacity.
• Distribution and Cross-Dock Transportation Local distribution and cross-dock services for efficient delivery operations within the Baltic region, connecting warehouse facilities to retail and wholesale customers.
• International Road Freight International road transportation services covering Finland, Nordic countries, Baltic States, Central Europe, and Britain, including FTL (full truckload), LTL (less than truckload), temperature-controlled transport, and dangerous goods handling. Backed by a fleet of 200+ semi-trailers.
• Sea Freight Global maritime freight services including FCL (Full Container Load) and LCL (Less than Container Load) shipments, port-to-port and door-to-door services for international trade customers.
• Air Freight International air cargo services for time-sensitive shipments with airport-to-airport delivery options for customers requiring expedited transport.
• Rail Freight European rail freight services offering intermodal solutions with containers and trailers for sustainable long-distance transport across Europe.
• Project Cargo Specialized transport services for oversized or complex cargo requiring custom logistics solutions tailored to non-standard shipments.
• Freight Forwarding Services International freight forwarding services providing global agent network coverage for all transport modes (road, sea, air, rail), operating 400+ weekly scheduled departures to 75 countries.
• Excise and Customs Services Excise warehouse and customs services for storing and processing excise goods with proper documentation, including eAD (electronic Administrative Document) preparation, and customs clearance for regulated goods.
• Labelling and Value-Added Services Product labelling, annotation, and excise marking services including preparation of accompanying documentation, provided as value-added services within the warehouse operations.
• Customs and Insurance Services Customs clearance and cargo insurance services facilitating smooth international trade operations for customers moving goods across borders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Carbon footprint reduced by over 60% at Lagedi logistics complex
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• WCA (World Cargo Alliance)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of WCA logistics network, providing access to a global agent network for international freight forwarding services worldwide.
• PPL (Professional Logistics Partners)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMember of PPL logistics network, ensuring a robust global agent network for freight forwarding operations.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Girteka Logistics: Lithuania-based road transport and logistics group, one of the largest truck operators in Europe. Comparable in Baltic heritage and enterprise customer focus, with overlapping freight forwarding and contract logistics capabilities.
• DSV A/S: Global freight forwarding and 3PL leader with active Baltic operations across road, air, sea, and warehousing. Directly competes with Via 3L for the same Nordic/European enterprise customers in the Baltic region but at far larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with European road, sea, and air freight forwarding and contract logistics operations. Comparable on integrated multi-service 3PL offerings and enterprise customer base.
• ACE Logistics: Estonia-headquartered freight forwarding and logistics company serving Baltic and European markets. Direct competitor in Estonian freight forwarding, customs, and warehousing services.
• DHL Supply Chain: Global contract logistics arm of Deutsche Post DHL with established Baltic warehousing and distribution operations. Competes with Via 3L for multinational customers requiring pan-Baltic and European integrated logistics.
• Posti Group (Itella): Finnish postal and logistics operator with parcel, warehousing, and freight forwarding services reaching into the Baltic States. Comparable on warehousing, distribution, and cross-border logistics for Nordic customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics provider with road, sea, air, and warehousing services across the Baltics. Directly comparable on multi-mode freight forwarding and dedicated warehousing offerings.
• FM Logistic: European contract logistics and warehousing provider with operations in Central and Eastern Europe. Overlaps with Via 3L on large-scale warehousing, omnichannel fulfillment, and multi-country distribution.
• DB Schenker: Global 3PL and freight forwarder with established Baltic and Nordic operations. Competes in European road freight, warehousing, and integrated contract logistics for the same enterprise shipper base.
• Raben Group: European contract logistics and freight forwarding group with strong presence in Poland, the Baltics, and Central Europe. Closely comparable on full-service warehousing, distribution, and cross-border road freight.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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