Waberers-Szemerey Logisztika

What Waberers-Szemerey Logisztika does

Waberers-Szemerey Logisztika Kft. (WSZL) is a Hungary-based third-party logistics provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Budapest Stock Exchange-listed Waberer's International Nyrt., operating as the group's domestic freight and contract-logistics vehicle (Regional Contract Logistics segment). The company runs three core service lines: Contract Logistics — 320,000 m² of warehouse capacity across Hungary (including dry, temperature-controlled, refrigerated, customs-bonded, excise, and SEVESO-certified facilities), 360 forklifts, and 12 nationwide depots centered on the BILK hub; Transportation — Hungary's largest owned fleet of 1,000 vehicles (90% owned, 10% subcontractor) offering 24-hour nationwide distribution, FTL, container, refrigerated, and dedicated-fleet services; and Value-Added Services (labeling, copacking, quality control, display assembly, cash collection, pallet management, recycling, RFID, returns, and webshop fulfillment). It also operates industrial in-house logistics at the Audi Győr plant (1,600 staff on 100,000 m²) and the MOL Százhalombatta refinery, alongside specialized regulatory services including EKAER (electronic road freight control) management.

The company targets enterprise customers primarily in FMCG (~70% of revenue), Retail, Fresh Food / Refrigerated, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Electronics & Telecom, and Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals, with anchor logos including Tesco, Audi, Unilever, Mars, Danone, MOL, Aldi, Lidl, Auchan, Henkel, Media Markt, Electrolux, Magyar Telekom, Kometa, Sole-Mizo, Pick, Zwack, Reckitt Benckiser, DS Smith, and Papyrus (a 50-year relationship). Long-tenured contracts (3-50+ years) and embedded on-site operations drive high switching costs.

WSZL's underlying technology comprises an integrated WMS, real-time track-and-trace with driver-uploaded event/photo documentation, RFID-based asset and inventory tracking, an online inventory portal with BI/turnover analytics, and a partner-facing WLO web platform for electronic document management. Revenue is generated through quote-based, multi-year contract logistics engagements (managed services, warehouse rental, transportation fees, and transaction-priced freight) supplemented by subscription-style warehouse rentals and professional-services fees for value-added work; pricing is custom and not publicly disclosed. GTM is direct enterprise field sales to FMCG manufacturers, retail chains, and industrial operators, with an RFQ funnel on the company website (wszl.hu).

Name

Waberers-Szemerey Logisztika

Legal name

WSZL Szállítmányozási és Logisztikai Korlátolt Felelősségű Társaság

Website

https://wszl.hu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1948

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waberers-Szemerey Logisztika is Hungary's largest third-party logistics provider, offering contract warehousing (320,000 m²), nationwide freight transport (1,000-vehicle fleet), and value-added services to enterprise FMCG, retail, automotive, and industrial customers including Tesco, Audi, and MOL.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Contract Logistics Services

NAICS

Warehousing and Storage (493), Refrigerated Warehousing and Storage (493120), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Hazmat & Dangerous Goods Warehousing (Regulated Storage) (TLAIACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Telecommunications & Network Equipment (TLAIALAN), Carrier/Ship-From TMS (Shipper-Facing Execution) (TLAEAAAA)

Keywords

• Contract logistics services
• Warehousing and distribution
• Refrigerated transport
• FMCG logistics
• In-house logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices10 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Contract Logistics Services: Comprehensive warehousing and transportation services under long-term contractual agreements. Includes dedicated fleet services, distribution, and value-added logistics services. Revenue from storage fees, handling charges, and transportation fees.
2. Transportation and Freight Services: Domestic and international freight transportation, FTL (Full Truck Load), LTL, distribution, and container transport services. Revenue based on shipment volumes and distances.
3. Value-Added Services: Additional services including labeling, copacking, quality control, cash collection, pallet management, recycling, rework, and special packaging. These services are charged as add-ons to base logistics contracts.
4. Warehouse Rental: Flexible warehouse space rental for raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods storage. Pricing based on square meters and storage duration.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

WSZL provides contract logistics services including warehousing across 320,000 m² of dry, temperature-controlled, and refrigerated facilities, transportation using Hungary's largest 1,000-vehicle fleet, and value-added services such as labeling, copacking, RFID tracking, returns management, and customs/SEVESO-compliant storage. The company serves FMCG manufacturers, retailers, automotive OEMs, and industrial clients with end-to-end supply chain solutions including in-house logistics operations at customer sites (e.g., Audi, MOL).

Product overview

WSZL (Waberers-Szemerey Logisztika) is Hungary's leading logistics service provider operating as a multi-service platform with three core service lines: Contract Logistics (Szerződéses logisztika) offering 320,000 m² of warehouse capacity for storage in block, rack, and shelving systems; Transportation (Szállítás) with Hungary's largest fleet of 1,000 vehicles for nationwide distribution, FTL, and temperature-controlled transport; and Value-Added Services (Értéknövelő szolgáltatások) including labeling, copacking, quality control, RFID, and documentation management. The company serves multiple industry verticals including FMCG (35-50% market coverage), Fresh Food/Refrigerated (40% market share with 10,000 m² cold storage), Automotive (Audi partnership), Healthcare/Pharmaceuticals (20 years experience), Electronics & Telecom, Retail, and Oil & Gas. Key technology features include Track & Trace for real-time shipment visibility and Online Inventory Management for partner access. The platform differentiates through dedicated fleet solutions, 24h nationwide distribution, specialized cold chain logistics, and comprehensive regulatory compliance services including EKAER management, customs bonded warehousing, and SEVESO hazardous materials handling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Contract Logistics (Szerződéses logisztika) Comprehensive warehousing services including raw material and semi-finished product storage, with 320,000 m² warehouse capacity across dry, temperature-controlled, and cold storage facilities. Serves FMCG manufacturers, retailers, and industrial clients requiring long-term dedicated storage under multi-year contracts.
• Transportation (Szállítás) Transportation services with Hungary's largest fleet of 1,000 vehicles including nationwide 24-hour distribution, Full Truck Load (FTL), Less than Truck Load (LTL), and temperature-controlled transport. Serves enterprise FMCG, retail, and industrial clients with multi-drop distribution capability.
• Value-Added Services (Értéknövelő szolgáltatások) Additional services including labeling, copacking, display assembly, packaging material stocking, quality control, recycling, rework, RFID, and documentation management. Charged as add-ons to base logistics contracts for FMCG and retail clients requiring kitting and pre-retail preparation.
• Cold Chain Logistics (Hűtött logisztika) Refrigerated warehouse and transport services with 10,000 m² of cold storage area and dedicated refrigerated vehicle fleet. Holds 40% market share in Hungarian refrigerated meat and dairy logistics for clients including Kometa, Sole-Mizo, Danone, Pick, and major retail chains.
• Dedicated Fleet (Dedikált flotta) Customized fleet solutions with dedicated vehicles and drivers tailored to specific customer requirements. Provides exclusive fleet capacity for major retail and FMCG clients requiring branded or dedicated transportation resources.
• FMCG Logistics (FMCG Logisztika) Specialized logistics services for the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector handling volume fluctuations and partner-focused solutions. Represents approximately 70% of WSZL revenue and serves clients including Unilever, Mars, Reckitt Benckiser, Zwack, and Danone.
• Automotive Logistics (Automotive logisztika) In-house automotive logistics services with complex production-line supply, parts logistics, and intraplant material handling. Operates the 100,000 m² Audi facility in Győr with 1,600 employees and 350 forklifts under multi-year embedded contracts.
• In-house Logistics (Inhouse logisztika) On-site logistics services provided within customer facilities including refinery intralogistics at MOL Százhalombatta and automotive plant operations at Audi Győr. Embedded teams manage warehousing, parts supply, and production line replenishment under dedicated contracts.
• Container Transport (Konténer szállítás) Container transport services launched in 2010, handling import and export containerized cargo via Hungarian terminals with port connections to Koper and Hamburg. Operates Hungary's largest privately-owned container fleet with 40 KRONE container carrier semitrailers and additional Renault T 520 SC tractor units.
• 24-Hour Nationwide Distribution (Országos disztribúció 24h) Nationwide distribution service operational 24 hours a day for time-sensitive store-level deliveries. Supports multi-drop distribution to retail chains through the company's 12-depot nationwide network anchored by the BILK central hub.
• Webshop Fulfillment (Webshop kiszolgálás) E-commerce fulfillment services including order processing, picking, packing, and shipping for online retailers and webshops. Serves clients such as Magyar Telekom, T-Systems, and Media Markt with B2C and B2B e-commerce order management.
• Full EKAER Management (Teljes EKAER menedzsment) Complete EKAER (Electronic Trade and Transport Control System) management service for compliance with Hungarian food and nutrition law regulations. Manages electronic road freight monitoring and documentation for shipments subject to EKAER requirements.
• Customs Bonded Warehouse (Közváм raktár) Customs bonded warehouse services for goods pending customs clearance. Provides storage under customs supervision for international trade operations requiring deferred duty payment.
• SEVESO Warehouse (SEVESO raktár) Specialized warehouse for hazardous materials compliant with SEVESO regulations. Serves clients such as Henkel for dangerous goods (adhesives) logistics operations requiring strict safety and compliance standards.
• Excise Warehouse (Jövedéki raktár) Warehouse services for excise goods (alcohol, tobacco, fuel products) under customs control. Supports regulated storage with proper banding and duty-suspended inventory management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Able to handle ±30% volume fluctuations from day to day
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• PapyrusminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 202150-year partnership celebration with eco-friendly fleet deployment. Paper and packaging distribution partnership.
• Renault TrucksminorOthers · 1 January 2021Vehicle fleet supplier partnership. WSZL received 50 Renault T 520 SC tractor units with additional 100 Renault T EVO 2021 models incoming.
• KRONE Commercial Vehicle GroupminorOthers · 1 January 2021Trailer supplier partnership. 40 KRONE container carrier semitrailers delivered for Hungary's most modern container fleet.
• DS Smith Packaging HungarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 May 2020Indefinite-term contract for packaging materials warehousing and transportation from Jászfényszarú factory. Operations at Pusztamonostor facility (6,000 m2) handling approximately 300 articles with block storage.
• TescocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Three-year strategic partnership extension for exclusive distribution to Hungarian Tesco stores from Gyál and Herceghalom logistics centers. WSZL handles transportation of products serving approximately 2.5 million weekly customers. 229 drivers and 300+ employees dedicated to Tesco operations.
• Állami Egészségügyi Ellátó Központ (State Healthcare Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Logistics partnership for COVID-19 medical equipment storage and distribution. WSZL provides warehousing and transportation of protective equipment, tests, and medical devices from China to Hungarian healthcare institutions.
• Volvo TrucksminorOthers · 1 January 2020Vehicle supplier partnership with Volvo Trucks. Waberer's group operates Volvo vehicles including 10 Volvo super tractors with Turbo Compound technology. 50-year collaboration anniversary.
• INPARK-NIPÜF GroupminorOthers · 1 July 2019Long-term lease agreement for Páty industrial park G building for warehouse operations. 10,000 m2 expansion planned.
• Pécsi SörfőzdeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner for hospital donations during COVID-19. Supplied 20,000 boxes of non-alcoholic beer to healthcare workers.
• Intersnack MagyarországminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSnack food manufacturer (Chio chips) partnership. Partnered for healthcare donations during COVID-19 pandemic.
• Reckitt BenckiserminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHygiene and cleaning products manufacturer. Partnered for hospital donations during COVID-19 (9 pallets of cleaning products).

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global logistics provider with Hungarian operations across road, air, sea, and contract logistics. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving automotive, FMCG, and industrial customers with integrated supply chain solutions.
• DB Schenker: Deutsche Bahn's global logistics arm with Hungarian contract logistics and freight forwarding operations. Comparable as a broad incumbent serving similar industrial, retail, and FMCG customers with integrated road, rail, air, and ocean services.
• DSV A/S: Danish global transport and logistics provider with significant Hungarian contract logistics and freight forwarding operations. Comparable at the broad capability level (warehousing, road, air, sea) but at much larger scale and global reach.
• DHL Supply Chain: Deutsche Post DHL's contract logistics division with operations in Hungary serving FMCG, retail, automotive, and healthcare customers. Comparable as a broad global incumbent offering warehousing, distribution, and value-added services at much greater scale.
• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global contract logistics and freight management provider with operations across Central Europe including Hungary. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering end-to-end supply chain solutions for FMCG, retail, automotive, and industrial verticals.
• Kühne+Nagel: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder and contract logistics provider with established Hungarian presence. Comparable as a broad incumbent offering integrated logistics solutions across multiple industries and geographies.

Direct peers

• Raben Group: Polish-headquartered contract logistics and freight forwarding group with significant Hungarian operations. Comparable as a mid-sized European 3PL offering warehousing, distribution, and value-added services across FMCG and retail verticals.
• Gebrüder Weiss: Austrian family-owned logistics provider with long-established Hungarian operations. Comparable as a regional contract logistics and freight specialist serving industrial, retail, and FMCG customers with warehousing and transportation services.
• Trans-Sped Kft. Hungarian-headquartered logistics and freight forwarding company offering domestic and international transportation, warehousing, and value-added services. Comparable as a domestically focused 3PL serving similar Hungarian FMCG and industrial customers.
• Waberer's International Nyrt. Parent company and broader regional logistics platform with international road transport operations. Directly comparable as the same group, providing full truckload and contract logistics across Europe, of which WSZL is the Hungarian contract logistics subsidiary.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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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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