Möbeltransporte R. Starke GmbH

What Möbeltransporte R. Starke GmbH does

STARKE Möbeltransporte GmbH is a family-owned German logistics and moving company headquartered in Gera, founded in 1990 by René Starke. The company operates an integrated service portfolio spanning five core lines: Umzugsservice (moving services for private and corporate customers), Möbellogistik (furniture logistics with 2-Mann-Handling and nationwide delivery), Lagerhaltung (7,000 m² of heated, secured warehousing), Fahrzeugbau (in-house vehicle construction with DEKRA-certified workshop), and Trockeneisreinigung (dry ice CO2 cleaning). It serves approximately 150,000 customers annually through a 50+ vehicle fleet and around 130 employees, with nationwide reach across Germany anchored by a strategically central location between the A4 and A9 motorways.

The underlying technology stack combines digital tour optimization for nationwide delivery routing, proprietary dry ice cleaning processes, in-house manufacturing of lightweight sandwich-panel box bodies, and a DEKRA support point for vehicle maintenance. Customer acquisition is sales-led, executed via a website-driven multi-step quote request system, complemented by referral channels through partnership networks including Relogg, Hermes Einrichtungs-Service, AMOE, ProMovers, move alliance, and Logsens.

The business model is project-based professional services with quote-driven pricing across all five service lines. Revenue is generated through per-move fees for private and corporate relocations, contract logistics and storage charges for manufacturers and retailers, vehicle construction and workshop services (both internal and external), and standalone or add-on cleaning services. Distribution relies on direct field service at customer locations and at company-owned facilities in Gera, supplemented by channel partnerships that extend geographic reach. The customer base is horizontal, spanning private households, corporate clients, and furniture manufacturers/retailers, with no single customer concentration disclosed.

Name

Möbeltransporte R. Starke GmbH

Legal name

STARKE Möbeltransporte GmbH

Website

https://moebeltransporte.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

STARKE Möbeltransporte GmbH is a family-owned German logistics company based in Gera offering moving services, furniture logistics with 2-Mann-Handling, warehousing, vehicle construction, and dry ice cleaning to private customers, businesses, and furniture retailers across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Moving and Furniture Logistics Services

NAICS

General Warehousing and Storage (49311)

SIC

Public Warehousing & Storage (4220)

akta.pro primary industry

Interstate White-Glove Moving & Setup (Assembly/Installation) (HSAKABAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB), Value-Added Warehousing Services (Kitting, Labeling, Repack, Light Assembly) (TLALAAAL)

Keywords

• Furniture moving services
• Furniture logistics
• Warehouse storage
• Vehicle construction
• Dry ice cleaning

Headquarters

HQ city

Gera

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Moving Services (Privatumzüge & Firmenumzüge): End-to-end moving services for private and corporate customers including packing, loading, transport, unloading, assembly/disassembly, and special transports. Revenue is earned on a per-service, project-based fee basis tailored to each customer's requirements.
2. Furniture Logistics (Möbellogistik & Neumöbellogistik): Professional furniture and large appliance delivery with 2-Mann-Handling, including last-mile delivery to desired placement, kitchen and furniture assembly, connection services, returns, and disposal. Serves manufacturers, retail partners, and businesses nationwide.
3. Warehouse & Storage Services (Lagerhaltung): Heated and secured storage facilities totaling 7,000 m² of logistics halls. Services include warehousing, contract logistics, value-added services (labeling, repacking, quality controls), and flexible retrieval. Monthly storage fees apply.
4. Vehicle Construction & Workshop Services (Fahrzeugbau): Custom vehicle superstructures, repairs, and maintenance for own fleet and external customers. Includes lightweight box body manufacturing, DEKRA inspections, tire/brake/chassis/electrics/pneumatics/hydraulics services.
5. Dry Ice Cleaning (Trockeneisreinigung): Hygienic furniture and upholstery cleaning using dry ice (CO2) without water or chemicals. Offered as standalone service or add-on to moving services. Materials are immediately reusable with no drying time.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

STARKE Möbeltransporte is a German family-owned logistics provider offering full-service furniture moving (Umzugsservice), new furniture logistics with 2-Mann-Handling (Möbellogistik), secured heated warehouse storage (Lagerhaltung), custom vehicle construction and DEKRA-certified workshop services (Fahrzeugbau), and dry ice furniture cleaning (Trockeneisreinigung). Operations are run from a 30,000 m² headquarters site in Gera with 7,000 m² of logistics halls and a fleet of 50+ vehicles serving customers across Germany.

Product overview

STARKE Möbeltransporte GmbH operates as a family-owned logistics and moving company offering an integrated portfolio of services. The core offering consists of Umzugsservice (moving services for private and business customers), Möbellogistik (furniture logistics including transport, warehousing, commissioning, and distribution), and Lagerhaltung (storage with 7,000 sqm heated warehouse space). These are complemented by specialized services including Fahrzeugbau (vehicle construction with DEKRA support point) and Trockeneisreinigung (dry ice cleaning as an add-on service). The Möbellogistik service includes sub-products Neumöbellogistik (new furniture logistics with 2-man handling), Refurnishment (furniture refurbishment), Warehousing, Kontraktlogistik, and Value Added Services. The Lagerhaltung service includes Warehousing, Kontraktlogistik, and Value Added Services. The Fahrzeugbau service includes Leichtbaukoffer (custom lightweight box constructions). Together, these services provide comprehensive solutions from moving and logistics to storage and specialized cleaning, primarily serving customers in Gera, Thuringia, and throughout Germany.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Umzugsservice (Moving Service) Professional moving service for private and business customers covering professional packing, loading, transport, assembly, and unloading at the new location. Includes specialized transport, parking zone organization, disposal, and electrical and plumbing services.
• Möbellogistik (Furniture Logistics) Furniture logistics service including transport, warehousing, commissioning, and distribution. Offers 2-man handling, delivery to desired location, flexible delivery terms, 24-hour service capability, digital route optimization, furniture and kitchen assembly, connection and adjustment services, and returns and disposal services.
• Lagerhaltung (Storage and Warehousing) Storage services with 7,000 m² of heated, secured warehouse space. Includes warehousing, contract logistics, and value-added services such as labeling, repacking, and quality controls. Located in central Germany with optimal access to highways A4 and A9.
• Fahrzeugbau (Vehicle Construction and Workshop) Vehicle construction service providing workshop services for cars, trucks, and special vehicles. As a DEKRA support point and member of the Gera craftsman's register, offers maintenance, diagnosis, repair, custom modifications, and modern lightweight sandwich panel box constructions.
• Trockeneisreinigung (Dry Ice Cleaning) Dry ice cleaning service using Dry Ice Energy technology for hygienic, material-friendly furniture cleaning without water or aggressive chemicals. Suitable for upholstered furniture, office chairs, seating groups, and frequently used surfaces. Available as a standalone service or as an add-on to moving services.

Quantifiable outcome

• ~150,000 customers served per year
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ReloggcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRelogg is a system partner network of 15 moving and furniture logistics companies across Germany. STARKE Möbeltransporte is listed as a Relogg location partner, benefiting from network referrals and collaborative capacity for cross-regional moving and logistics services.
• Hermes Einrichtungs-ServicecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHermes Einrichtungs-Service is the market leader in 2-Mann-Handling delivery of furniture and large appliances in Germany. STARKE operates as a cooperation partner of Hermes, leveraging this partnership for furniture logistics delivery capacity and national coverage.
• AMOE (Bundesverband Möbelspedition und Logistik e.V.)coreOthersSTARKE is a member of AMOE, the German Federal Association of Furniture Removal and Logistics. Membership provides industry credibility, access to industry standards (Logistik-AGB, ALB), and dispute resolution via the Schlichtungsstelle Umzug.
• ProMoverscoreOthersProMovers is an association of leading furniture logistics companies in Germany. Membership requires flawless quality of work and provides network access for referrals and collaborative service delivery.
• move allianceminorOthersmove alliance is a network of capable moving and logistics companies. As a partner, STARKE benefits from a strong network of performing companies to jointly move more volume and serve broader geographic areas.
• LogsensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLogsens is a logistics network for sensitive and exclusive products. STARKE is a member, serving high-value, delicate, and costly items requiring individualized service. This partnership expands capabilities in premium/specialized logistics.
• KRAVAG-LOGISTIC Versicherungs-AGcoreOthersKRAVAG-LOGISTIC Versicherungs-AG provides the company's freight/shipping insurance (Speditionsversicherung), covering goods during transport and storage. Listed in the privacy policy and impressum as the insurer.
• natureOfficeminorOthersnatureOffice provides climate protection projects that STARKE participates in as part of its sustainability strategy. Part of the company's environmental management and sustainability credentials.
• movegreen (by ProMovers)minorOthersmovegreen is an environmental initiative by ProMovers focused on sustainability in the moving and logistics industry. STARKE participates in this network as part of its sustainability and environmental commitment.
• DEKRAcoreTechnology or IntegrationSTARKE Fahrzeugbau operates as a DEKRA support point (DEKRA-Stützpunkt), providing certified vehicle inspection, maintenance, and technical services. DEKRA certification provides quality assurance and regulatory compliance for workshop operations.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights2 records

Broad incumbents

• Rhenus Logistics: German-headquartered global logistics group with warehousing, contract logistics, and home delivery/2-Mann-Handling capabilities. Comparable to STARKE on the warehousing and contract-logistics side, though far broader in scope.
• Kühne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader with significant German operations including warehousing. Comparable in contract-logistics and value-added warehousing capability, though at vastly larger scale and broader scope.
• FIEGE: German family-owned contract logistics and warehousing specialist with substantial furniture and consumer-goods clients. Direct overlap with STARKE's Lagerhaltung, Kontraktlogistik, and value-added services offerings.
• DHL Freight: Deutsche Post DHL's road freight and warehousing arm operating across Germany and Europe. Competes with STARKE in mid-market furniture distribution, contract warehousing, and value-added services at significantly greater scale.
• DB Schenker: One of Europe's largest land, air, and ocean freight logistics providers with extensive warehousing and household goods moving operations. Competes with STARKE in corporate moves and large-scale furniture/contract logistics at a vastly larger scale.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global logistics provider with road, air, sea, and contract logistics operations. Comparable in warehousing and contract logistics, with broader geographic reach and customer mix.

Direct peers

• GO! Express & Logistics: German time-critical and special-transport logistics network covering furniture, household goods, and high-value items. Comparable to STARKE on the specialty logistics / sensitive goods side and on the multi-location German operating model.
• Hermes Einrichtungs-Service: Market leader in 2-Mann-Handling furniture and large-appliance delivery in Germany. Direct peer of STARKE — they are also an active channel partner, making them the most closely comparable specialty furniture logistics operator by service mix and customer base.
• Relogg: System network of 15 German moving and furniture logistics companies including STARKE itself. Closely comparable consortium of specialty movers, with overlapping service portfolios and a similar Mittelstand profile.

Regional players

• Spedition Queisser GmbH & Co. KG: Mid-sized regional German moving and logistics company with comparable full-service moving, furniture logistics, and storage offerings. Closely comparable Mittelstand operator with overlapping service mix but different geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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