Cargo24 AG
Cargo24 AG operates Switzerland's only non-corporate-owned parcel and palletized freight distribution network, aggregating shipments from 18+ regional transport partners (1,000+ trucks) through a central hub to deliver next-day service domestically and 24-96 hour European coverage via PANECO.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2009
- HeadquartersSchafisheim, Switzerland
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What Cargo24 AG does
Cargo24 AG is a privately held Swiss cooperative distribution network for parcel (Stückgut) and palletized freight transport, headquartered in Schafisheim, Aargau. Founded in 2009 (predecessor sole proprietorship 2004), it aggregates shipments from 18+ regional medium-sized transport partners operating more than 1,000 trucks across Switzerland and select European markets, consolidating loads nightly at a central hub in Schafisheim and re-distributing through regional specialists to avoid duplicated line-hauls. The network supports 24-hour domestic distribution, 24-96 hour European distribution via the PANECO partnership, temperature-controlled transport (ambient 15-25°C and refrigerated), ADR hazardous goods, oversized cargo up to 23m, two-man delivery, express and night services, and warehousing at 28 locations across Switzerland and Europe. Core infrastructure includes proprietary hub software (launched 2021) managing shipment exchange, proof-of-delivery capture, and exchange-equipment clearing, plus electronic order and status interfaces (2016, 2020), joint purchasing (since 2018), and a customer-facing Send & Track portal plus cargo24.app login.
The business model is transaction-based: customers request transport through website forms or direct contact (phone/email), receive quote-based base pricing plus transparent ancillary fees (CHF 5 phone notification, CHF 50 packing, CHF 30-80 fixed appointments, CHF 50 time-window service). Cargo24 generates revenue from national and international transport, warehousing and value-added logistics, and partnership commissions. The core employee base is small (around 7), as most operational capacity sits within the independent partner companies, which retain autonomy while benefiting from shared infrastructure, IT, and procurement scale. Cargo24 serves customers across medical/pharmaceutical, food and beverage, construction, high-tech, manufacturing, e-commerce, furniture, and chemical verticals, with SBB (Swiss Federal Railways) as a publicly named anchor relationship since 2010. Sustainability is a positioning pillar: GS1 Suisse Lean & Green Award (2024), Swiss Cleantech membership since 2022, 49 e-trucks in the fleet with 18 additional planned, 19,186 kWp of installed solar capacity across partner sites, and ~1,000 tons of CO2 avoided annually through shipment bundling.
Cargo24 AG firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Cargo24 AG
- Legal name
- Cargo24 AG
- Website
- https://cargo24.ch
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2009
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Short description
- Cargo24 AG operates Switzerland's only non-corporate-owned parcel and palletized freight distribution network, aggregating shipments from 18+ regional transport partners (1,000+ trucks) through a central hub to deliver next-day service domestically and 24-96 hour European coverage via PANECO.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Cargo24 AG industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Logistics Services
- NAICS
- Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Support Activities for Transportation (488), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)
- SIC
- Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Trucking (No Local) (4213)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading) (TLACACAC)
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Where Cargo24 AG is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Schafisheim
- HQ country
- Switzerland
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices18 records
Markets served
Cargo24 AG business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Operations, Supply Chain, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales
Revenue model
- National Transport Services: Transport of palletized goods across Switzerland including next-day delivery, part-load and full-load shipments, truck crane services, ADR dangerous goods, temperature-controlled transport (ambient and fridge), 2-man delivery, XXL shipments, express, night delivery, and parcel services.
- International Transport Services: Collection and delivery throughout Europe with customs clearance, within 24-96 hours. Daily connections via PANECO network to all European countries since 2022.
- Warehousing and Logistics: Storage solutions including pallet and block storage, fully automated high-bay warehouses, and specialized storage for pharmaceuticals, food, furniture, and heavy goods. Services include picking, packing, co-packing, and other Value Added Services (VAS). 28 locations in Switzerland and Europe.
- Additional Services: Supplementary services including phone notification (CHF 5.00), goods packaging (CHF 50.00), fixed appointment deliveries with time windows (CHF 30-80), and 4-hour time window service (CHF 50.00).
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Phone Notification Service |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Goods Packaging Service |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fixed Appointment - Until 08:00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fixed Appointment - Until 10:00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fixed Appointment - Until 12:00 |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Time Window Service ≤4 hours |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
Cargo24 AG product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Cargo24 AG operates a cooperative distribution network that bundles palletized shipments through regional transport partners to provide next-day (24h) national transport across Switzerland, European-wide transport with customs clearance via PANECO, and 28 warehouse/logistics locations with picking, co-packing and value-added services. The offering covers 12 specialized transport product lines (Stückgut, Teil-/Komplettladungen, LKW-Kran, ADR dangerous goods, Ambient 15-25°C, Frigo, 2-Mann Home delivery, XXL oversized, Paket, Express, Nacht, International) and is supported by proprietary hub software and a Send & Track customer platform.
Product overview
Cargo24 AG operates an independent distribution network for parcel/stückgut transport across Switzerland and Europe. The offering is built around a core Send & Track digital platform complemented by 12 specialized transport products (Stückgut, Teil-/Komplettladungen, LKW-Kran, ADR, Ambient, Frigo, Home/2-Mann, XXL, Paket, Express, Nacht, International), warehouse and logistics services, and industry-specific solutions. The network aggregates shipments from over 1,000 trucks across regional transport partners to reduce vehicle journeys and enable 24-hour delivery. A congestion index tool supports operational optimization.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Send & Track Customer-facing digital platform for requesting transport services, submitting warehouse inquiries, and tracking shipments in real-time across Switzerland and Europe. Used by businesses needing palletized transport, warehousing or supplementary services.
- Stückgut (Groupage/Parcel) Next-day delivery service for palletized goods across Switzerland with guaranteed distribution within 24 hours, including supplementary services for time-sensitive shipments.
- Teil- und Komplettladungen (Less-than and Full Truckload) Direct transport service for shipments of 10-35 pallets with total weight up to 24 tonnes, going directly from origin to destination.
- LKW-Kran (Truck Crane) Pickup and delivery service using truck-mounted cranes for heavy or awkward cargo, available Switzerland-wide within 48-96 hours for business and private customers.
- ADR (Hazardous Goods Transport) Nationwide hazardous materials transport service with next-day delivery, covering all hazard classes except 1 (explosives) and 7 (radioactive materials).
- Ambient (Temperature-Controlled 15-25°C) Temperature-controlled transport service maintaining 15-25°C range for food and pharmaceutical products with 24-hour delivery.
- Frigo (Refrigerated Transport) Temperature-monitored refrigerated transport service within Switzerland offering next-day delivery within specified temperature ranges.
- Home / 2-Mann (Two-Man Delivery) Delivery service with two-person teams, including delivery to apartments upon request, with various supplementary services available.
- XXL (Oversized Cargo) Oversized cargo transport for items up to 23 meters long, 3.6 meters wide, and 4 meters high.
- Paket (Parcel) Parcel delivery service for items lighter than 31kg, available as next-day or economy options.
- Express Priority direct transport service from A to B, utilizing vehicles from vans to 40-ton trucks for urgent deliveries.
- Nacht (Night Delivery) Night delivery service for smaller shipments with delivery by 07:00, available only for business customers.
- International (European Transport) European-wide pickup and delivery service including customs clearance, with delivery timeframes of 24-96 hours, enabled through the PANECO daily-connection partnership.
- Lager & Logistik (Warehousing and Logistics) Storage solutions ranging from standard pallet and block storage to fully automated high-bay warehouses, including pharmaceutical, food, furniture and heavy-cargo storage, picking, co-packing and value-added services.
- Branchenlösungen (Industry Solutions) Specialized logistics solutions tailored to vertical industries including medical/pharmaceutical, construction, high-tech, equipment, oversized, printing, furniture, beverages, spare parts, returns, B2C, food, e-commerce, chemical and express.
Quantifiable outcome
- 30-50 fewer truck journeys per day through shipment bundling
- +5 more outcomes
Companies that use Cargo24 AG
Customer profileNamed customers8 records
Segments8 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Cargo24 AG technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature5 records
Cargo24 AG partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
32 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- Swiss CleantechcoreSwiss Cleantech is a business association committed to climate-friendly economy and CO2-neutral Switzerland by 2050. Cargo24 has been a member since January 1, 2022, aligning with their sustainability DNA focused on reducing truck journeys and environmental emissions.
- University of St.Gallen (HSG)coreCargo24 collaborates with the Institute for Supply Chain Management at University of St.Gallen on innovation projects. The partnership supports research and development of improved logistics processes and city logistics solutions.
- GS1 Suisse Lean & GreencoreActive participation in the GS1 Suisse Lean & Green Program with Award status, demonstrating commitment to reducing CO2 emissions and optimizing processes for sustainable future transport.
- ASTAG (Schweizerischer Touring Club)minorASTAG is the Swiss road transport association. Cargo24 works with ASTAG as part of the Swiss transport industry ecosystem.
- CarboncareminorCarboncare is a sustainability organization that Cargo24 collaborates with, focusing on environmental responsibility and carbon reduction initiatives.
- Paneco Pan European Cooperation AGcorePANECO provides daily connections to all European countries, enabling Cargo24 to expand international traffic and offer transport services throughout Europe with customs clearance included.
- Botec SAcoreRegional transport partner in Geneva with Route des Jeunes 47 address. Part of the Cargo24 network providing local transport services in the Geneva region.
- Emil Egger AGcoreRegional transport partner in Ticino (via Serrai 4, 6592 S. Antonino TI). Hosts the annual Cargo24 general meeting. Known for transport expertise in Italian-speaking Switzerland.
- Lagerhäuser Aarau AGcoreKey partner managing warehouse operations and logistics services. Part of Cargo24's central hub operations in the Aarau region.
- Bregy Logistics AGcoreRegional transport partner in Aigle (Vaud canton) providing logistics services in the Lake Geneva region.
- Cargo Grischa AGcoreRegional transport partner in Landquart (Graubünden) providing logistics services in eastern Switzerland.
- Daspaket GmbHcoreLast-mile delivery partner in Glis (Valais) offering parcel and package delivery services.
- Dünki Transporte AGcoreTransport partner in Kloten (near Zurich Airport) providing logistics services in the greater Zurich area.
- Gabriel Transport AGcoreRegional transport partner in Ennetbürgen (Central Switzerland) providing logistics services in the Nidwalden/Obwalden region.
- Gafner AGcoreRegional transport partner in Gwatt (Bernese Oberland) providing logistics services in the Thun region.
- GO! Express & Logistics AGcoreExpress and overnight delivery partner in Winterthur offering time-critical logistics services.
- Hasler Transport AGcoreRegional transport partner in Weinfelden (Thurgau) providing logistics services in eastern Switzerland.
- K. Wyss Transport AGcoreRegional transport partner in Brügg (Canton Bern) providing logistics services in the Biel/Bienne region.
- Walter Rhyner AGcoreLogistics partner in Zürich (Binzring 11) providing city logistics and participated in SOLA Staffete event with 12 vehicles for luggage transport.
- F. Stuber Transporte AGcoreRegional transport partner in Rotkreuz (Central Switzerland) providing logistics services in the Zug region.
- Streck Transport AGcoreRegional transport partner in Aclens (Vaud) providing logistics services in the Lausanne region.
- PostLogistics AGcoreSwiss Post logistics partner in Dintikon providing last-mile delivery and postal integration services.
- Blue Water ShippingminorInternational transport partner for global shipping and logistics services outside Europe.
- E.L.V.I.S. Deutschland AGminorGerman transport and logistics partner for cross-border shipments to/from Germany.
- Glob-Sped AGminorInternational forwarding partner for global logistics services.
- Holenstein AGminorSwiss transport partner for additional logistics coverage.
- Lamprecht Transport AGminorSwiss transport partner for additional logistics coverage.
- Multisped International Spedition GmbHminorInternational forwarding partner in Singen, Germany, for cross-border logistics to/from Germany and beyond.
- Rhenus Logistics AGminorGlobal logistics provider partner for international freight forwarding and supply chain solutions.
- Schneider & Cie. AGminorSwiss transport partner for additional logistics coverage.
- TISA Speditions AGminorInternational forwarding partner for logistics services.
- Ludwig Häberle Logistik GmbHminorGerman logistics partner in Schwäbisch Gmünd for cross-border transport services.
Scale indicators21 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights6 records
Cargo24 AG competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- DB Schenker: Deutsche Bahn-owned European land transport and logistics provider with extensive road, rail, and contract logistics. A broad incumbent with overlapping European road freight forwarding services.
- Kühne+Nagel International AG: Swiss-headquartered global freight forwarder and logistics provider with air, sea, road, and contract logistics. A broad incumbent competitor with overlapping road freight capabilities but vastly larger scale and multimodal offering.
- Geodis: French global logistics provider offering European road freight, contract logistics, and supply chain optimization. A broad incumbent with overlapping capabilities to Cargo24 in European distribution and warehousing.
- DHL Freight (Deutsche Post DHL Group): Deutsche Post's road freight and logistics arm operating European groupage networks. A broad incumbent with overlapping palletized road freight services and substantially greater network density.
- DSV A/S: Danish global transport and logistics provider with strong European road freight and contract logistics divisions. A broad incumbent with overlapping road-freight forwarding capabilities and global scale.
Direct peers
- DACHSER SE: German-headquartered road freight and contract logistics provider with European-wide groupage networks. Directly comparable to Cargo24's groupage/palletized freight forwarding model, though at far larger scale.
- PANECO Pan European Cooperation AG: European-wide cooperative of independent transport companies offering daily connections across Europe. Directly comparable to Cargo24 in cooperative structure and European groupage model — and currently a key partner of Cargo24 for international traffic.
- Galliker Transport & Logistics AG: Swiss family-owned transport and logistics provider with national distribution, temperature-controlled transport, and warehousing. Comparable to Cargo24 in scale, geographic focus, and service mix.
- Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H. Austrian-headquartered family-owned logistics provider offering European road freight, groupage, and warehousing. Comparable regional mid-sized road freight operator with similar full-service positioning.
- Planzer Transport AG: Swiss transport and logistics group with nationwide road freight, warehousing, and parcel services. Directly comparable to Cargo24 as a Swiss national road-freight and palletized goods operator targeting similar B2B customers.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat6 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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Cargo24 AG leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles7 records
Cargo24 AG funding detail
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Frequently asked questions about Cargo24 AG
What does Cargo24 AG do?
Cargo24 AG operates a cooperative distribution network that bundles palletized shipments through regional transport partners to provide next-day (24h) national transport across Switzerland, European-wide transport with customs clearance via PANECO, and 28 warehouse/logistics locations with picking, co-packing and value-added services. The offering covers 12 specialized transport product lines (Stückgut, Teil-/Komplettladungen, LKW-Kran, ADR dangerous goods, Ambient 15-25°C, Frigo, 2-Mann Home delivery, XXL oversized, Paket, Express, Nacht, International) and is supported by proprietary hub software and a Send & Track customer platform.
Is Cargo24 AG a public or private company?
Cargo24 AG is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was Cargo24 AG founded?
Cargo24 AG was founded in 2009. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is Cargo24 AG based?
Cargo24 AG is headquartered in Schafisheim, Switzerland, in the Europe region.
How does Cargo24 AG make money?
Four revenue lines are on record. National Transport Services are the primary driver. The others are international Transport Services, warehousing and Logistics and additional Services.
Who are Cargo24 AG's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are DB Schenker, Kühne+Nagel International AG, Geodis, DHL Freight (Deutsche Post DHL Group) and DSV A/S. Direct peers are DACHSER SE, PANECO Pan European Cooperation AG, Galliker Transport & Logistics AG, Gebrüder Weiss Gesellschaft m.b.H. and Planzer Transport AG.
Does Cargo24 AG have an API?
No public API is recorded for Cargo24 AG.
What industry is Cargo24 AG in?
Cargo24 AG's product category is Logistics Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is TLACACAC, Cross-Border Trucking & Border Transfer (Linehaul, Transloading). Its NAICS code is 488510 and its SIC code is 4731.