What EMO-TRANS GmbH does

EMO-TRANS GmbH is the German-domiciled entity of EMO Trans, a privately held global logistics and freight forwarding company founded in 1965 and headquartered in Filderstadt, Baden-Württemberg, with primary operations under EMO Trans, Inc. in the United States. The firm operates through a worldwide network of 250 offices spanning more than 120 countries, providing air freight, ocean freight (including FCL, LCL, LTL, roll-on/roll-off, chartering, and breakbulk), customs brokerage, compliance consulting, third-party logistics, warehousing with WMS, and specialized services such as live animal transport and trade finance (letter of credit). Its go-to-market is enterprise field sales supplemented by a self-service customer portal with Track & Trace (Quick Track) visibility, with all engagements priced on a custom quote basis tied to origin, destination, cargo, weight, and service level.

The business model is a multi-stream transaction-fee and professional-services logistics platform: freight movements and customs clearances are billed per shipment, while compliance consulting, warehousing, and supplier management are positioned as managed-service offerings. The firm monetizes its core asset — a six-decade carrier and customer relationship book — rather than proprietary technology, with the Track & Trace portal, WMS, and customs classification tooling functioning as operational infrastructure rather than differentiated software products. Revenue streams are diversified across transportation modes and value-added services, but no disclosed revenue, ARR, or financial statements are publicly available, and no institutional or private equity ownership is mentioned.

Customer segments are horizontally defined as 'Global Businesses' and 'Import/Export Companies' with international shipping needs, with no public logo list or named anchors. The company presents its privately held status and global footprint as its primary differentiators, emphasizing customized solutions over standardized packages and 50+ years of regulatory and operational expertise as the foundation of its value proposition.

Name

EMO-TRANS GmbH

Legal name

EMO Trans, Inc.

Website

https://emo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

EMO Trans is a privately held global freight forwarder and customs broker, founded in 1965, operating 250 offices in 120+ countries and serving import/export businesses with air, ocean, customs, warehousing, and compliance services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Cross-Border E-commerce Ocean Forwarding (DDP/DDU) (TLACABAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Oversize/Heavy Express & White-Glove Time-Definite (TLAAABAJ)

Keywords

• International freight forwarding
• Customs brokerage services
• Global logistics solutions
• Supply chain management
• Warehousing and distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Garden City

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Transportation Services: Revenue generated from air freight and ocean freight transportation services including full container load, less than container load (LCL), less than truckload (LTL), roll-on/roll-off, chartering, and breakbulk shipping solutions. Services are priced based on shipment volume, weight, and routing.
2. Customs Brokerage Services: Customs clearance and brokerage services providing goods classification, compliance consulting, binding rulings, and landed cost calculations for international shipments.
3. Global Logistics and Supply Chain Solutions: Third-party logistics, warehousing, inventory control, supplier management, and insurance services provided as part of comprehensive supply chain solutions.
4. Compliance Consulting: Regulatory compliance advisory services helping businesses navigate international trade regulations and avoid costly violations.
5. Financial Services (Letter of Credit): Financial services related to international trade including letter of credit handling and other trade finance solutions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

EMO Trans is a global logistics services provider offering international air freight, ocean freight, customs brokerage, compliance consulting, warehousing with warehouse management systems (WMS), and end-to-end supply chain solutions. Operating through a worldwide network of 250 offices across more than 120 countries, the company serves businesses with cross-border shipping and logistics needs. The German entity (EMO-TRANS GmbH) is headquartered in Filderstadt, Baden-Württemberg, and supports the European business within this global network.

Product overview

EMO Trans is a global logistics and transportation services provider offering a comprehensive suite of integrated logistics solutions. The portfolio consists of core transportation services (Air Services, Ocean Services with FCL, LCL, LTL, roll-on/roll-off, chartering, and breakbulk options), customs brokerage, compliance consulting, global logistics/3PL, and warehousing with WMS. Supporting these core services are technology features including Track & Trace (Quick Track) accessed via their customer portal, providing real-time shipment visibility. Additional specialized offerings include live animal transport, financial services (letter of credit), and industry-specific solutions. The company operates through a network of 250 offices in 120+ countries, serving as a single point of contact for customers' global supply chain needs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Air Freight International air cargo forwarding services for time-sensitive shipments across global trade lanes, available through EMO Trans' worldwide office network.
• Ocean Freight International ocean cargo forwarding (FCL/LCL) services across global shipping routes connecting major ports and inland destinations.
• Customs Brokerage Customs clearance and brokerage services handling import/export documentation, tariff classification, duty calculation, and regulatory filings for cross-border shipments.
• Compliance Services Trade compliance consulting covering import/export regulations, licensing, restricted-party screening, and supply-chain regulatory adherence.
• Warehousing with Warehouse Management System (WMS) Warehousing, storage, and inventory management supported by an integrated Warehouse Management System (WMS) for visibility and control.
• Live Animal Transport Specialized live animal transport services with appropriate handling, documentation, and regulatory compliance for international livestock and exotic species shipments.
• Industry Solutions Tailored logistics solutions designed for specific industries (e.g., automotive, perishables, project cargo), leveraging the global network and specialized expertise.
• Financial Services Logistics-related financial services supporting shippers with payment, foreign exchange, and trade-finance needs tied to international shipments.

Quantifiable outcome

• Customers benefit from scheduled freight consolidations that can reduce shipping costs
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• World's Premier Air CarrierscoreOthersEnduring partnerships with top air transport operations worldwide to ensure on-time, claim-free deliveries. Through these carrier relationships, EMO Trans offers scheduled freight consolidations and same-day freight solutions.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• DB Schenker: German-based global logistics provider (now owned by DSV) offering air, ocean, land, and contract logistics across ~1,800 locations — comparable to EMO Trans on European roots and full-service international forwarding, but at much larger scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: The air and ocean freight forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL, providing end-to-end international supply chain solutions with customs and warehousing — a direct competitor in the same global B2B forwarding category as EMO Trans.
• Expeditors International: US-based asset-light global logistics company providing airfreight, ocean freight, and customs brokerage services to a similar enterprise customer base, with comparable network-and-execution business model to EMO Trans.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest global freight forwarders offering air, sea, overland, and customs brokerage services across 100+ countries — directly comparable to EMO Trans's full-service global forwarding model, though at vastly greater scale.
• CEVA Logistics: France-headquartered global 3PL offering air and ocean freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services for enterprise shippers — directly comparable service mix and customer overlap with EMO Trans's global logistics offering.
• DSV A/S: Denmark-based global transport and logistics provider offering air and sea freight, road, and contract logistics through a worldwide office network — same asset-light forwarding model and customer segment as EMO Trans, with aggressive M&A-driven growth.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered family-owned global forwarder offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics with ~250 offices worldwide — the closest structural and cultural analog to EMO Trans, particularly on privately-held ownership and mid-sized global reach.
• Yusen Logistics: Japan-based global logistics provider covering airfreight, ocean freight, customs, warehousing, and supply chain consulting — directly parallel to EMO Trans's services, especially for the Asia-to-Europe and trans-Pacific trade lanes both serve.
• Kerry Logistics Network: Asia-headquartered global freight forwarder with integrated logistics, customs brokerage, and warehousing — comparable mid-sized global forwarding peer with strong Asia presence analogous to EMO Trans's 120-country footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Agility Logistics: Kuwait-headquartered global forwarder offering freight forwarding, contract logistics, and customs services worldwide — broader incumbent player in the same forwarding category, with particular strength in Middle East and emerging markets relevant to EMO Trans's diversified network.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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