Xbs ProLog SA

What Xbs ProLog SA does

XBS PRO-LOG S.A. is a Polish specialty logistics operator that provides bonded warehousing, customs clearance, excise duty administration, and physical handling services for alcohol and other excise goods. Founded in 1997 and headquartered at Millennium Logistic Park in Pruszków near Warsaw, the company operates a single integrated site combining a tax warehouse (enabling deferred excise duty payment for up to 25 days from goods leaving the warehouse) and a customs warehouse for non-EU imports. Core services include excise stamp application (banderolowanie) priced at 0.28 PLN per bottle, multilingual product labeling, co-packing of promotional and seasonal sets, customs and tax agency services, and a Starter Package for new alcohol importers seeking license-compliant warehousing.

The company's commercial model rests on multi-year, individually negotiated contracts for storage (differentiated by alcohol category and security tier) and per-transaction pricing for excise stamping, supplemented by professional services revenue from customs declarations, CN classification, and excise guarantees. Underlying technology comprises a proprietary WMS with EMCS (Excise Movement Control System) integration for e-AD and e-SAD declarations, barcode-scanned inventory tracking with real-time client visibility, and XML/API integration with client ERP/WMS systems. The platform holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, ISO 22301, and IFS Logistics certifications, and is supported by individual interpretations from the Ministry of Finance and National Revenue Administration.

XBS PRO-LOG sells primarily through direct enterprise sales to alcohol importers and distributors, with inside-sales support via a website Quick Quote function offering 24-hour response, and referral channels through the XBS Group ecosystem and logistics partners in wine-producing countries. The company has served over 200 clients and processed more than 100,000 excise goods introductions, with operational capacity of 20,000-35,000 pallet spaces and excise stamp throughput of 50,000-120,000 units per day. Since May 2023, 100% of shares have been held by Polish fund Value4Capital and Czech fund Genesis Capital (via parent XBS Logistics Sp. z o.o. holding 90.43%), and the company remains listed on Warsaw NewConnect (ticker XBS) since December 2012.

Name

Xbs ProLog SA

Legal name

XBS PRO-LOG Spółka Akcyjna

Website

https://pro-log.com.pl

Company type

Public

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

XBS PRO-LOG S.A. is a Polish excise-goods logistics operator providing bonded warehousing, customs clearance, excise stamping, and co-packing for alcohol importers and distributors from a single integrated facility in Pruszków near Warsaw.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

NAICS

Packaging and Labeling Services (56191)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACAFAD

Duty & Tax Management (Duty Drawback, Refunds, Bonded/FTZ Support)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Customs Brokerage & Clearance

SECONDARYTLACAFAF

Regulated & Controlled Goods Clearance (FDA/USDA, Pharma, Chemicals, Dual-Use)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Customs Brokerage & Clearance

SECONDARYTLACAKAK

Cross-Border Duty/Tax & Landed Cost Calculation/Collection

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/E-commerce & Cross-Border Parcel Forwarding (DDP/DDU, De Minimis)

Keywords

• Excise goods logistics
• Alcohol warehousing
• Tax warehouse services
• Excise stamp application
• Customs clearance services

Headquarters

HQ city

Pruszków

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Warehouse and Storage Services: Storage of excise goods in tax warehouse and customs warehouse facilities. Revenue is generated through space rental, with pricing differentiated by alcohol category (above/below 20%, security goods, neutral goods). Excise duty payment is deferred up to 25 days, improving client cash flow.
2. Excise Stamp Application (Banderolowanie): Application of Polish excise stamps to alcoholic beverages. Priced at 0.28 PLN per bottle. Can be combined with tax warehouse services enabling deferred excise duty payment.
3. Customs and Tax Services: Customs clearance, customs agency, preparation of customs declarations, provision of financial guarantees for customs and tax liabilities, CN code classification, and excise rate verification.
4. Co-packing and Product Labeling: Assembly of customized product sets, wrapping, securing, labeling, and excise stamping of alcohol products. Includes promotional, gift, and seasonal packaging for wholesale, e-commerce, and retail channels.
5. Starter Package: Comprehensive package for new alcohol importers including bonded warehouse space rental, logistics support, WMS system access, tracked goods flow, and 24/7 security. Designed to support companies obtaining their first alcohol trading license.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

XBS PRO-LOG S.A. is a specialized logistics operator for excise goods (alcohol, novel tobacco products, e-cigarette liquids, and industrial lubricating oils), running a tax warehouse and customs warehouse from a single site in Pruszków near Warsaw. The company bundles warehousing, excise stamp application (banderolowanie), customs clearance, product labeling, co-packing, and bonded storage with deferred excise duty payment (up to 25 days), targeting alcohol importers, distributors, and producers operating on the Polish and broader EU markets.

Product overview

XBS PRO-LOG S.A. is a logistics operator specializing in comprehensive excise goods handling services. The company's portfolio consists of nine core and add-on services organized around two main infrastructure assets: a Tax Warehouse (enabling excise duty suspension procedures) and a Bonded Warehouse (for non-EU goods storage). Core services include alcohol logistics, warehousing, excise stamping (banderolowanie), customs and tax services, product labeling, and co-packing. The Starter Package is an add-on designed for new market entrants. All services are delivered from a single location in Pruszków near Warsaw, with integrated IT systems connecting operational workflows.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Alcohol and Excise Goods Logistics (Logistyka alkoholi i towarów akcyzowych) Comprehensive logistics services for alcoholic beverages and excise goods, covering warehousing, transportation, customs, and excise handling from import to final distribution. Targeted at alcohol importers, distributors, and producers operating in Poland and across the EU.
• Warehousing (Magazynowanie) Professional warehousing services with over 20,000 pallet spaces at the Millennium Logistic Park in Pruszków near Warsaw, offering storage solutions for trading and importing companies with options for excise duty deferral in the tax warehouse.
• Excise Stamp Application (Banderolowanie alkoholu) Application of Polish excise stamps (znaki akcyzy) on alcohol products at 0.28 PLN per bottle in the bonded warehouse, with manual application available for ultra-premium products and high-volume throughput capacity. Priced significantly below foreign stamping rates of up to 1 EUR per bottle.
• Customs and Tax Services (Obsługa celna i podatkowa) Full customs agency services including customs clearance advice, preparation and submission of customs declarations, CN code classification, excise rate verification, representation before customs authorities, and provision of financial guarantees for customs and tax liabilities on behalf of clients.
• Tax Warehouse (Skład podatkowy) Excise suspension procedure warehouse allowing deferred excise duty payment for up to 25 days from the date goods leave the warehouse, enabling improved cash flow for alcohol and excise goods importers and distributors. Pricing is differentiated by alcohol category (above/below 20% ABV, security goods, neutral goods).
• Bonded Warehouse (Skład celny) Customs-approved bonded warehouse facility for storing non-EU goods without immediate payment of customs duties, VAT, or excise tax, with options for re-export without incurring EU duties. Available at the Pruszków facility.
• Product Labeling (Etykietowanie produktów) Printing and application of labels on alcoholic beverages and imported goods in compliance with EU regulations, including multilingual labeling for export and import purposes, performed in the bonded warehouse environment.
• Co-packing Contract packaging service assembling customized product sets including promotional, gift, and personalized formats, with integration of labeling and excise stamping for alcohol products. Used by wholesale, e-commerce, and retail channels for seasonal and promotional packaging.
• Starter Package (Zestaw startowy) Bundled onboarding package for new alcohol importers and distributors, including bonded warehouse space rental, logistics support, WMS system access, tracked goods flow, and 24/7 secured Sanepid-approved storage, designed to support companies obtaining their first alcohol trading license.

Quantifiable outcome

• Excise duty payment deferred up to 25 days, improving client cash flow
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Kancelaria Adwokacka Kramer i WspólnicycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAuthorized advisor (autoryzowany doradca) for XBS PRO-LOG on the NewConnect market, based in Warsaw. Provides advisory services for listing obligations and regulatory requirements, and assists in preparing documentation for exchange requirements.
• Logistics partners in wine-producing countriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIn popular wine-producing countries, XBS PRO-LOG works with logistics partners who organize load consolidation on behalf of the company, facilitating multi-supplier shipments to the main warehouse.
• XBS Group Sp. z o.o.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent entity providing comprehensive logistics services alongside XBS PRO-LOG. The XBS Group encompasses XBS PRO-LOG (excise goods), XBS Logistics (commercial goods), and POSM materials logistics. Companies cross-refer clients and share brand positioning.
• XBS Logistics Sp. z o.o. (commercial)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the XBS Group, focused on commercial (non-excise) goods logistics. Cross-marketed alongside XBS PRO-LOG on the group website. Clients are referred between the two entities based on product type.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DHL: Global logistics company with extensive supply chain, customs brokerage, and contract logistics services. Comparable as a broad incumbent operating customs-cleared warehouses across Europe that could compete for alcohol and excise goods flows.
• DSV: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics company with strong European road freight and contract logistics footprint. Comparable as a broad incumbent that could expand into excise-bonded logistics for alcohol and other regulated categories.
• Geodis: Global freight forwarding and logistics group with customs brokerage and contract logistics capabilities across Europe. Comparable to XBS PRO-LOG as a broad incumbent able to enter or scale up in specialized excise and bonded warehousing.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Swiss global logistics provider with contract logistics and customs services, including specialized vertical solutions. Comparable to XBS PRO-LOG as a broad incumbent with the scale and capability to address excise-bonded logistics at multinational clients.

Direct peers

• JF Hillebrand: Germany-based global beverage logistics specialist handling wine, spirits, and beer with customs-cleared warehousing and specialized handling. Closely comparable to XBS PRO-LOG's alcohol importer/distributor focus, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• H.Essers: Belgian logistics specialist focused on high-value and excise-goods transport and warehousing across Europe. Operates bonded warehouses and customs-cleared facilities similar to XBS PRO-LOG's tax and customs warehouses, making it the closest cross-border functional peer.
• Rhenus Logistics: German-headquartered logistics group with dedicated customs and excise goods specialization and bonded warehouse operations across Europe. Comparable to XBS PRO-LOG in providing integrated customs agency, tax warehouse, and value-added services for regulated goods.
• Wincanton: UK-based logistics provider with significant experience in excise-bonded warehousing, drinks logistics, and value-added services. Comparable to XBS PRO-LOG in serving alcohol importers with bonded storage and compliance-driven services, though operating in a different geography.
• Nagel-Group: European temperature-controlled logistics provider for food and beverage, including excise-bonded storage and beverage-specific value-added services. Comparable to XBS PRO-LOG in serving alcohol importers and distributors with bonded warehousing and labeling.
• Bleckmann: Dutch logistics provider specializing in lifestyle, beverage, and e-commerce fulfillment with customs brokerage and value-added services. Comparable to XBS PRO-LOG in offering customs handling, labeling, and dedicated warehouse capacity for regulated consumer goods.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PROLOG_alkohole
• YouTubefacebook.com/ProLogSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/ProLogSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pro-log-s.a
• Instagramfacebook.com/ProLogSA

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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