What Nanno Janssen GmbH does

Nanno Janssen GmbH is a fifth-generation, family-owned German Spedition headquartered in Leer (Ostfriesland), founded in 1896. The group operates more than 80 tractor units supported by warehousing, a moving subsidiary (Cornelius Bordeaux), and specialized capabilities in heavy/special transport, hazardous goods (ADR), explosives (SprengG), and disposal logistics under Entsorgungsfachbetrieb status, with KWKG permitting for combined heat and power generation. Geographic reach spans Germany and wider Europe, with the E-truck program extending service into Spain, Italy, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia.

The company is in the middle of a multi-year fleet electrification program: 20 electric trucks from Scania and Volvo have been ordered, supported by a proprietary charging estate (ten 300 kW stations), a solar park, and battery storage on site. The E-mobility roadmap is partially co-funded through the Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität under the e-FFCS program. Operations are backed by ISO 9001 certification, an in-house driver training school, and a recently relocated headquarters with expanded capacity.

The business model is project-and-contract based: revenue is generated via quote-based pricing across freight forwarding, warehousing, moving, special/heavy, hazmat, and disposal services to industrial and commercial customers. The company is privately held, with no external funding, and is currently transitioning leadership to the fifth generation of the founding family. Digital touchpoints (customer portal, mobile data capture, online booking, warehouse management system) have been deployed, but no AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Nanno Janssen GmbH

Legal name

Nanno Janssen GmbH

Website

https://nanno-janssen.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Nanno Janssen GmbH is a 129-year-old, fifth-generation family-owned German Spedition in Leer (Ostfriesland) operating 80+ trucks and warehousing across freight, moving, heavy/special, hazardous, and disposal logistics for industrial and commercial customers in Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Contract Logistics

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Warehousing and Storage (493), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Hazardous Waste Treatment and Disposal (562211)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Public Warehousing & Storage (4220), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Refuse Systems (4953)

akta.pro primary industry

Contract Warehousing / Dedicated Warehousing (Dry) (TLALAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Bulk Hazmat (Dry) Transport (e.g., oxidizers, solid toxics) (TLADAIAA), Hazardous Materials & Regulated Goods Storage (Non-Refrigerated) (TLALAAAG), Value-Added Warehousing Services (Kitting, Labeling, Repack, Light Assembly) (TLALAAAL), Bonded Warehousing & Customs Storage (Dry) (TLALAAAF)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Dangerous goods transport
• Warehousing and storage
• Specialized heavy haul
• Electric truck logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Leer

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Freight/Spedition Services: Comprehensive logistics and freight forwarding services including national and international transport, special and heavy transport, dangerous goods transport (including Class 1 and 7), and disposal logistics. Revenue generated through freight rates with variable energy surcharge (Energiefloater) based on diesel price index.
2. Storage Services: Flexible storage solutions for goods of all types including outdoor areas, warehouse storage, container storage, transshipment areas, and specialized storage (blocked storage, high-bay storage, temperature-controlled storage).
3. Moving Services (via Cornelius Bordeaux): Private and commercial moves, specialized transports (art, antiques, pianos, IT equipment), furniture assembly, emergency services for water/fire damage, and storage during moves.
4. Professional Services: Training and qualification services (commercial driver modules, load securing, forklift training), consulting for electromobility, load assessment and securing concepts, and software services.
5. Equipment Rental & Trading: Truck and trailer rental, container rental, purchase and sale of pallets, and trading of renewable raw materials such as firewood.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Nanno Janssen GmbH provides freight forwarding and contract logistics services, including domestic and international goods transport, special and heavy haul transport, hazardous goods transport (including Class 1 explosives and Class 7 radioactive materials), warehousing and storage, and disposal logistics with a waste management certificate. The company operates an electric truck fleet supported by its own charging infrastructure and solar park, and runs a relocation service through its subsidiary Cornelius Bordeaux.

Product overview

Nanno Janssen GmbH operates as a traditional logistics and freight forwarding company offering a portfolio of integrated services. Its core offering consists of Spedition (logistics and freight forwarding) covering national and international transport via road, rail, sea, and air; Lagerung (warehousing and storage) providing flexible indoor and outdoor storage solutions; and Cornelius Bordeaux (relocation services) offered through its subsidiary brand. Additional services include specialized heavy cargo and hazardous goods transport, disposal logistics as a certified waste management operator, and a range of consulting and training services including electromobility consulting and software solutions. An Energiefloater (energy surcharge) mechanism adjusts freight rates based on diesel price indices. The company operates its own modern fleet of over 80 traction units transitioning to electric propulsion. The company also includes subsidiaries Sievers Logistics (logistics), ESG (part-load freight), and Flinker Partner (vehicle and industrial services).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cornelius Bordeaux: Moving services brand for art, piano, furniture, and IT transports. Originally founded in 1893 and acquired by Nanno Janssen in 1983.

Products and services

• Spedition (Freight Forwarding and Transport) Domestic and international road freight forwarding including full and part loads, general cargo, and groupage shipments for commercial and industrial customers across Germany.
• Spezial- und Schwertransporte (Special and Heavy Haul Transport) Transport of oversized, heavy, and non-standard cargo using specialist trailers, equipment, and route planning for industrial and project customers.
• Gefahrguttransporte (Dangerous Goods Transport) ADR-compliant transport of hazardous materials including Class 1 explosives and Class 7 radioactive materials, using certified dangerous goods drivers and equipment.
• Entsorgungslogistik (Disposal Logistics) Certified collection and disposal of waste materials as part of an integrated logistics offering, governed by the company's waste management certificate.
• Lagerung (Warehousing and Storage) Short- and long-term storage of goods at the Leer (Ostfriesland) facility, operated alongside the warehouse management system with mobile data capture and high-bay racking.
• Umzüge (Relocation Services) Residential and commercial relocation services including transport, packing, and storage, delivered through the subsidiary Cornelius Bordeaux.
• Service (Customs and Consulting) Customs processing and consulting together with relocation planning support, offered as an adjunct to the core transport and storage services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Long-distance electric transport successfully extended to Spain, Italy, England, and Scandinavia
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Tobias Wagner (Elektrotrucker)flagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Tobias Wagner, known as the Elektrotrucker (Electric Trucker), serves as a brand ambassador and influencer promoting Nanno Janssen's E-LKW fleet. He shares experiences and videos on LinkedIn and YouTube demonstrating the capabilities and benefits of electric trucking, helping to change perceptions in the industry.
• Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität (Federal Agency for Logistics and Mobility)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Government agency that supported Nanno Janssen's transition to E-mobility through funding for charging infrastructure for 20 E-LKWs including storage and transformer. This partnership enabled the company to build out its electric truck charging network.
• Genossenschaft Güterkraftverkehrsunternehmer der Bundesbahn eG (GdB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1957Nanno Janssen became a founding member of the GdB cooperative in 1957, establishing a long-standing relationship with German railway logistics. The cooperative was created to support combined road-rail transport operations.
• ScaniacoreTechnology or IntegrationVehicle manufacturer supplying E-LKWs and service vehicles to Nanno Janssen. The company features Scania E-trucks in its fleet as part of the electric transition.
• VolvocoreTechnology or IntegrationVehicle manufacturer supplying E-Volvo trucks to the company. Nanno Janssen ordered 20 E-Volvo-LKWs in August 2022 as part of their fleet electrification.
• Cornelius BordeauxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWholly-owned subsidiary specializing in moving services. Originally an independent company founded in 1893, acquired by Nanno Janssen in 1983. Operates as a separate brand handling art, piano, furniture, and IT transports.
• Sievers LogisticsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary company within the Nanno Janssen Group specializing in piece goods logistics services.
• Flinker Partner Kfz- und Industriedienstleistungen GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSubsidiary founded in 2014 specializing in vehicle and industrial services, expanding the service offerings of the group.
• Leer District (Landkreis Leer)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal government authority that issued the call for tender in September 2021 for suppliers with electric vehicles, which Nanno Janssen won. This partnership began the company's formal E-mobility journey.
• Deutsche Bahn (German Railway)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partner since the company was founded with rail transport roots. The company grew up with the railway system and continues to offer combined transport services. In 1979, Deutsche Bahn held 50% of Transa shares.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Kühne+Nagel: Global top-tier freight forwarder with road, contract logistics and integrated supply-chain services. Adjacent incumbent competing for the same industrial/logistics customers in Europe.
• DB Schenker: Major German land, air and sea freight plus contract logistics provider. Competitor in special/heavy transport and warehousing, but materially larger and broader in scope.
• DACHSER: Large German logistics integrator with road freight, contract logistics and warehouse solutions. Operates in the same category but at significantly greater scale and network density.

Direct peers

• Gebrüder Weiss: Austrian/German family-owned logistics company with road, air, sea, warehousing and home delivery. Comparable family-owned DACH-region multi-service forwarder.
• Fiege: German family-owned logistics company with strong contract logistics and warehousing, plus road freight. Comparable integrated mid-market logistics profile.
• Rhenus Logistics: European multi-modal logistics provider with contract logistics, special transport and hazmat capabilities. Directly comparable in service breadth and hazmat exposure.
• Emons Spedition: Family-owned German freight forwarder offering multimodal transport, warehousing and special services. Comparable in size, ownership structure and Mittelstand character to Nanno Janssen.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Osnabrück-based German freight forwarder with road, air, sea and contract logistics plus warehousing. Closely comparable mid-sized German multi-modal forwarder with a similar product mix to Nanno Janssen.
• Streck Transport: German freight forwarder focused on road transport, hazardous goods and warehousing. Direct overlap with Nanno Janssen's core Spedition, storage and hazmat offerings.
• Geis Gruppe: Mid-market German logistics provider combining road freight, contract logistics and warehousing. Comparable scale and full-service profile to Nanno Janssen.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Nannojanssenspedition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/nanno-janssen-gmbh
• Instagraminstagram.com/speditionnannojanssen

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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