ESA s.r.o. - Hitachi Transport System Group

What ESA s.r.o. - Hitachi Transport System Group does

ESA s.r.o., operating as LOGISTEED Czechia, is a Central European third-party logistics (3PL) provider headquartered in Kladno, Czech Republic, and a subsidiary of LOGISTEED, Ltd., itself part of the Hitachi Transport System Group. The company originated in 1990 with the purchase of its first truck and became an economic entity in 1992, accumulating more than 30 years of regional logistics experience. Its asset base includes 319,000 m² of warehouse capacity (as of November 2024) and a fleet of 260 owned vehicles supplemented by contracted carriers. Operations span the Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland under the LOGISTEED Central Europe unified brand, with global reach enabled through the parent group's network.

The service portfolio is anchored by the proprietary Green 3PL comprehensive logistics solution, which contributes 47.9% of total revenue, and is supplemented by a modular set of offerings: warehousing, road transport, air/sea/rail freight, distribution logistics, value-added services (packaging, labeling), project logistics, production line relocation, e-commerce fulfillment, customs declarations, FMCG and pallet sales, and on-site public services at the Kladno facility. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting large and mid-market B2B customers in segments including enterprise logistics, e-commerce, and FMCG, complemented by online ordering portals for mid-market transport bookings.

The business model is contract-based managed services with quote-based, multi-year pricing tailored to customer requirements, shipment volumes, and service scope. Customer stickiness is high: 66% of revenue comes from customers collaborating for 10+ years. The company is currently undergoing a phased rebranding from ESA logistika to the LOGISTEED identity, including new vehicle livery, updated warehouse and administrative signage, and the LOGISTEED Info internal event series, reflecting deeper integration with its Japanese-headquartered parent.

Name

ESA s.r.o. - Hitachi Transport System Group

Legal name

LOGISTEED Czechia s.r.o.

Website

https://esa.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LOGISTEED Czechia (formerly ESA s.r.o.) is a Central European 3PL provider headquartered in Kladno, Czech Republic, operating 319,000 m² of warehousing and a 260-vehicle fleet across Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland as a subsidiary of LOGISTEED, Ltd. / Hitachi Transport System Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Third-Party Logistics Services (3PL)

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), General Warehousing and Storage (493110), Support Activities for Transportation (488), Transportation and Warehousing (48-49)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLAIAAAD

E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Integrated 3PL Contract Logistics (Multi-Service)

SECONDARYTLAIAEAI

Cross-Border Transportation Management (Customs-Integrated)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Transportation Management & Managed Freight (Dedicated Transport, Brokerage-Managed)

SECONDARYTLAIADAA

Marketplace & DTC Fulfillment (Seller/Brand Fulfillment)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/E-commerce Fulfillment & Omnichannel Logistics (Pick/Pack/Returns)

SECONDARYTLAIAMAE

Final-Mile / White-Glove Delivery & Installation (Asset-Based)

Transportation & Logistics/Third-Party & Fourth-Party Logistics (3PL/4PL) / Contract Logistics/Asset-Based 3PL Services

Keywords

• Third-party logistics
• Warehousing services
• Freight transportation
• Distribution logistics
• E-commerce fulfillment

Headquarters

HQ city

Kladno

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. 3PL Logistics Services: Comprehensive third-party logistics services including warehousing, transportation, distribution, and value-added services. Revenue is generated through contract-based arrangements with enterprise and mid-market customers. The GREEN 3PL service is a proprietary offering generating 47.9% of total revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

ESA s.r.o. (LOGISTEED Czechia) is a third-party logistics (3PL) provider offering comprehensive supply chain solutions including warehousing, multi-modal transportation, distribution, e-commerce fulfillment, customs declarations, project logistics, and value-added services. Its proprietary Green 3PL solution, generating 47.9% of revenue, combines logistics efficiency with environmental sustainability across a large customer portfolio in Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland.

Product overview

ESA s.r.o. (operating as LOGISTEED Czechia) is a third-party logistics provider (3PL) belonging to the Hitachi Transport System Group. The company offers a comprehensive suite of logistics services as a platform-plus-modules architecture, anchored by its proprietary Green 3PL solution (generating 47.9% of revenue). The service portfolio includes: warehousing (319,000 m² capacity), road transport (260-vehicle fleet), air/sea/rail freight, distribution logistics, value-added services (packaging, labeling), project logistics, production line relocation, e-commerce fulfillment, customs declarations, and FMCG/pallet sales. The company operates across Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland as part of LOGISTEED Central Europe, with global reach via parent company LOGISTEED, Ltd.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Green 3PL (Komplexní logistické řešení Green 3PL) Proprietary comprehensive third-party logistics solution combining efficiency with environmental sustainability through synergies across a large customer portfolio. Generates 47.9% of company revenue.
• Warehousing (Skladování) Warehouse storage services with total capacity of 319,000 m² as of November 2024, including the option to establish new warehouses tailored to customer requirements and locations.
• Transport Solutions (Dopravní řešení) Road transport services utilizing an own fleet of 260 vehicles supplemented by contracted carriers, capable of handling shipments even during peak seasons.
• Distribution Logistics (Distribuční logistika) Distribution logistics services for managing customer product distribution networks.
• Value-Added Services - Packaging and Goods Modification (VAS - Balení a úprava zboží) Value-added services including packaging, repackaging, and labeling of goods.
• Project Logistics (Projektová logistika) Logistics services for industrial construction projects and their repairs.
• Production Line Relocation (Přemísťování výrobních linek) Specialized service for relocating manufacturing production lines.
• Fulfillment and E-shop Services (Fulfillment a služby pro e-shopy) Comprehensive fulfillment services and support for e-commerce operations.
• Customs Declarations (Celní deklarace) Customs declaration services as part of cross-border logistics operations.
• Logistics Outsourcing (Outsourcing CZ) Logistics outsourcing services taking over customers' logistics needs.
• Pallet Sales, Purchase and Repairs (Prodej palet, nákup a opravy) Sales, purchasing, and repair services for pallets.
• FMCG Sales (Prodej FMCG) Sales of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG).
• Premium FTL (Full Truck Load) Premium Full Truck Load transport services.
• Air Freight (Letecká doprava) Air cargo transportation services.
• Sea Freight (Námořní doprava) Sea and maritime transportation services.
• Rail Freight (Železniční doprava) Rail and railway transportation services.
• Special Transport (Speciální doprava) Specialized transport services for oversized cargo.
• Public Services at Kladno Facility (Veřejné služby v areálu Kladno) Public services available at the Kladno facility, including a fuel station.

Quantifiable outcome

• 66% of revenue from customers collaborating for 10+ years
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• LOGISTEED, Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and international logistics partner. LOGISTEED Czechia is part of the global LOGISTEED network, enabling worldwide logistics services. The company operates under the LOGISTEED brand following rebranding from ESA logistika group.
• Hitachi Transport System GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent corporate group. ESA s.r.o. is part of the Hitachi Transport System Group, providing global logistics infrastructure and resources.
• LOGISTEED Central EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional integration of logistics operations across Czech Republic, Slovakia, and Poland under unified LOGISTEED branding and management.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DACHSER: Large European logistics provider combining road transport, warehousing and contract logistics with extensive Central European coverage. Overlaps with LOGISTEED Czechia on warehousing, road transport and e-commerce fulfillment but operates at significantly larger scale.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global logistics company with established road, air, sea and contract logistics operations across Europe including CEE. Comparable multi-modal 3PL service portfolio serving enterprise customers.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global logistics incumbent offering road, air, sea and contract logistics including warehousing across the Czech Republic and broader CEE. Overlaps with LOGISTEED Czechia on multi-modal freight and contract logistics services.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company with significant road, air, sea and contract logistics operations across Central Europe. Directly overlapping service portfolio and customer base in road transport and warehousing.
• DB Schenker: European land transport, air/ocean freight and contract logistics provider with a strong Central European footprint. Comparable in road transport, warehousing and multi-modal forwarding services.

Regional players

• ČSAD Logistics: Czech-based transport and logistics company providing road freight, warehousing and distribution services. Operates as a regional Czech 3PL peer with comparable domestic road and warehouse offerings.
• FENIX group: Czech-headquartered transport and logistics group focused on road freight, warehousing and distribution. Direct regional competitor in the Czech 3PL market with overlapping B2B and distribution customer base.

Direct peers

• Raben Group: European 3PL and contract logistics provider with dense warehousing and road transport operations in Central and Eastern Europe, including Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. Directly comparable multi-service 3PL model serving B2B and e-commerce customers.
• Gebrüder Weiss: Family-owned European logistics company with road transport, air & sea freight, and warehousing across Central and Eastern Europe including Czech Republic. Closely comparable mid-sized multi-service 3PL model.
• Geis Group: Mid-sized European logistics group with strong presence in Germany and Central Europe offering road transport, warehousing, air/sea freight and e-commerce fulfillment. Closely comparable integrated 3PL service mix and regional footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/esalogistics
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/esa-s.r.o.---hitachi-transport-system-group

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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