Aircargo Services Hannover GmbH

What Aircargo Services Hannover GmbH does

Aircargo Services Hannover GmbH (ASH) is a German air cargo handling agent and integrated logistics provider operating exclusively at Hannover Airport in Langenhagen, Niedersachsen. Founded in 1984 as a 100% subsidiary of Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen GmbH, the company handles import and export cargo for 60+ airlines with annual throughput exceeding 130,000 tons. Core services include cargo handling (import/export clearance for air and road cargo), charter flight coordination supporting operations up to Boeing 747 and AN124 heavy-lift aircraft, dangerous goods handling across all IATA DGR classes 1-9, ULD (Unit Load Device) build/break operations, customs-bonded warehousing exceeding 15,000 sqm, and an own European trucking network connecting Hannover to major continental cargo hubs.

The company operates from a customs-bonded, CCTV-monitored facility with direct apron access (firstline warehouse), 4 aircraft loading ramps, 36 truck loading bays, modern X-ray screening equipment, ETD/EDD capabilities, and proprietary explosives detection dog units. Certifications include LBA Regulated Agent status, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001, EMAS environmental management, Cargo 2000, and special storage permits for VAL, HUM, COL, RRY, ICE, and RXS cargo. Operations run 24/7 with over 40 trucks departing daily with secured cargo.

Revenue is generated through transaction-based fees across five primary streams: cargo handling (per-shipment fees), charter services (all-inclusive package pricing), logistics solutions (warehousing, distribution, consolidation), dangerous goods handling (per-service professional fees), and European trucking (freight transport fees). The go-to-market is direct B2B engagement with airlines, freight forwarders, automotive OEMs and suppliers (20+ years automotive logistics experience), e-commerce/post operators, and industrial project cargo shippers. No third-party distributors or resellers are used; customer relationships are managed through direct operational teams at the airport. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, with a downloadable pricelist available to qualified customers.

Name

Aircargo Services Hannover GmbH

Legal name

Aircargo Services Hannover GmbH

Website

https://ash-cargo.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Aircargo Services Hannover GmbH is a German air cargo handling agent and logistics provider operating at Hannover Airport, handling 130,000+ tons annually for 60+ airlines and serving freight forwarders, automotive suppliers, and e-commerce customers across Northern Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Langenhagen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Cargo Handling Services: Fees charged for import and export cargo handling at Hannover Airport, including security checks, X-ray screening, loading/unloading, ULD management, and customs clearance support.
2. Charter Services: Package pricing for charter flights including all handling and airport charges (cargo handling, ramp service, cargo operations, airport fees), highloader equipment, and apron supervision.
3. Logistics and Warehousing Solutions: Customized solutions for warehousing, distribution, consolidation, packaging, labeling, marking, and palletizing. Revenue from storage fees, handling charges, and process optimization services for automotive and e-commerce sectors.
4. Dangerous Goods (DGR) Services: Handling of hazardous goods across all IATA classifications (1-9), including DGR checks, initial checks, shipper declarations, ADR transport documents, and staff training. Revenue from per-service fees and skill enhancement programs.
5. European Trucking Network: Scheduled HGV trucking services connecting Hannover Airport with major European hubs (Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf, Münster/Osnabrück, Luxembourg, Berlin Tegel, Liège, Brussels, Cologne, Hamburg). Revenue from freight transport fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Aircargo Services Hannover GmbH (ASH) provides air cargo handling, freight forwarding, and integrated logistics services at Hannover Airport. The company offers import and export cargo processing, charter handling, dangerous goods handling (DGR), ULD management, customs-bonded warehousing, and European trucking services. Operating 24/7, ASH handles approximately 130,000 tons of cargo annually for 60+ represented airlines.

Product overview

Aircargo Services Hannover GmbH (ASH) is a cargo handling and logistics company operating at Hannover Airport. The company offers a comprehensive suite of integrated services including cargo handling (import/export clearance), charter flight solutions, logistics solutions (warehousing, distribution, consolidation), trucking across Europe, hazardous goods (DGR) services, and ULD management. Founded in 1984 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hannover-Langenhagen Airport, ASH handles over 130,000 tons of cargo annually and represents more than 60 airlines at the airport. The core offering centers on air cargo processing that meets stringent IATA and ICAO security standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Cargo Handling (Abfertigung)
• Charter Services
• Logistics Solutions
• Trucking
• Dangerous Goods Handling (DGR)
• ULD Management

Quantifiable outcome

• 130,000+ tons of cargo throughput per year
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen GmbHcoreOthers · 1 January 1984ASH is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Flughafen Hannover-Langenhagen GmbH, founded in 1984. ASH benefits from the airport's existing infrastructure including apron access, runways (CAT III), and operational ecosystem. ASH operates as the cargo handling arm of the airport group.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• WFS (Worldwide Flight Services): One of the world's largest air cargo handlers, serving airlines across 175+ airports globally. Comparable in core cargo handling operations, dangerous goods, and ULD management, but with significantly broader geographic reach and customer base.
• Lufthansa Cargo: Germany's largest dedicated air cargo carrier and a major customer for cargo handling agents like ASH. Comparable in handling the same airline customers and cargo categories, though Lufthansa Cargo also operates its own fleet rather than only providing handling services.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder and logistics provider with significant air freight operations. Comparable in serving freight forwarder customers and arranging multimodal transport, though K+N is primarily a forwarder rather than a handling agent.
• dnata: Global air services provider (part of Emirates Group) offering cargo handling, ground services, and travel services across multiple continents. Comparable as a multi-airport cargo handling competitor with similar service offerings.
• Swissport: Global ground handling services provider operating at major airports worldwide. Comparable as a multi-airport cargo and ground handling agent serving airlines, though operating at vastly larger scale across hundreds of airports versus ASH's single-airport focus.

Regional players

• Hamburger Hafen und Logistik (HHLA): Hamburg-based logistics company operating port and intermodal terminals. Comparable in providing integrated logistics solutions (warehousing, trucking, handling) in Northern Germany, though focused on maritime and intermodal rather than air cargo.
• Düsseldorf Airport Cargo (DUS): Cargo handling operations at Düsseldorf Airport, another key North Rhine-Westphalia cargo hub. Comparable in serving airlines with similar cargo handling, warehousing, and trucking services in the German regional market.

Direct peers

• Fraport Cargo Services: Cargo handling subsidiary of Frankfurt Airport (Fraport), Germany's largest air cargo hub. Directly comparable as a wholly-owned airport subsidiary providing integrated cargo handling, warehousing, and trucking services to airlines—essentially a scaled-up version of ASH's business model.
• ACS (Air Cargo Services Leipzig): Cargo handling operations at Leipzig/Halle Airport, a major European cargo hub. Comparable in offering integrated handling, dangerous goods, and charter services to airlines, though at substantially higher volumes than Hannover.
• MUC Airport Cargo: Cargo handling operations at Munich Airport, Germany's second-largest cargo airport. Comparable in providing cargo handling, charter, dangerous goods, and trucking services to airlines at a major German hub.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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