Pol-Mare Transport

What Pol-Mare Transport does

Pol-Mare Transport is a Polish freight forwarding and specialized transport company headquartered in Gdynia, operating continuously since 2001 across three wholly-owned legal entities: Pol-Mare Sp. z o.o. (sea freight and forwarding), Pol-Mare Transport Sp. z o.o. (road transport, established 2022), and Pol-Mare Logistics Sp. z o.o. (air freight and customs agency). The company provides multi-modal logistics services — sea, road, rail, and air freight — complemented by an in-house customs brokerage. Its primary differentiator is the transport of military cargo, explosives, ammunition, and oversized/overdimensional goods, supported by a fleet of 30+ specialized DAF EURO VI trucks with EX-III explosion-proof and XL certifications, plus ADR Class 1 driver qualifications and permits for Germany and other European jurisdictions.

The company serves defense contractors, government entities (including the US Army), industrial explosives manufacturers (Nitro-Chem, PEI), and hazardous materials shippers across Europe, the United Kingdom, North America, the Middle East, and the Far East. Revenue is generated through professional services fees on a quote-based pricing model tailored to cargo type, route, and special handling requirements (armed escort, hazmat certification, customs clearance). The customer base is segmented by vertical — military/defense and hazardous materials shippers are primary, while international freight forwarders, heavy industrial/oversized cargo clients, and import/export businesses are secondary.

Pol-Mare's competitive moat rests on regulatory certifications (AQAP 2110 NATO quality assurance, WSK Internal Control System, AEO Authorized Economic Operator, NATO NCAGE Code 1421H, ISO 9001, ISO 28000), which collectively enable participation in defense logistics contracts that competitors cannot easily enter. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales through three Polish branch offices (Gdynia, Warsaw, Katowice) with dedicated departments per transport modality, supplemented by a bilingual website and direct contact channels. The company has 26 employees and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

Pol-Mare Transport

Legal name

Pol-Mare Transport Sp. z o.o.

Website

https://pol-mare.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Pol-Mare Transport is a Polish multi-modal freight forwarder and specialized logistics provider, serving defense, military, and hazardous materials clients across Europe, North America, the Middle East, and the Far East since 2001.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding and Specialized Logistics Services

NAICS

Support Activities for Transportation (488), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Rail Transportation (48211), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210)

akta.pro primary industry

Defense & Government Project Logistics (TLACAIAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

High-Value & Secure Cargo Forwarding (Valuables/Armored) (TLACAJAF), Hazardous Materials (ADR/DG) Road Forwarding (TLACACAJ), Battery & Energy Storage Cargo Forwarding (Lithium Batteries) (TLACAJAJ), Hazmat Marine / IMDG Transport (packaged goods & bulk) (TLADAIAI), Hazmat & Regulated Goods Intermodal (TLADAFAI), Hazmat Intermodal & ISO Tank Container Transport (rail/ocean/road) (TLADAIAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Hazardous materials transport
• Customs brokerage
• Military cargo logistics
• Multimodal transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Gdynia

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Comprehensive forwarding services including sea freight, air freight, rail freight, and multimodal transport. Services include transit permits, armed protection during transit, supervision by IMO/ADR/RID experts, and transshipment at ports.
2. Road Transport Services: Domestic and international road transport of neutral, hazardous (ADR), explosive materials, ammunition, and oversized cargo using company's own fleet of 30+ transport sets.
3. Air Freight Services: Air cargo transport including import, export, transit, door-to-door services, and aircraft chartering for large cargo quantities.
4. Sea Freight Services: Maritime transport including container shipping (FCL/LCL), charter vessels, and intermodal transport with full door-to-door logistics coordination.
5. Customs Agency Services: Comprehensive customs brokerage including import/export clearance, transit services, EUR.1 documents, INTRASTAT declarations, and representation before customs authorities.
6. Rail Transport Services: Railway transport organization and supervision for neutral and hazardous goods including explosives, ammunition, and ADR/RID classified materials.
7. Military Transport Services: Specialized strategic goods transportation including military items from the Armament List, with insurance and consulting services.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Pol-Mare provides integrated multimodal freight forwarding and transport services (sea, road, rail, air) for standard, hazardous, oversized, and military cargo, complemented by an in-house customs agency handling import/export clearance, transit procedures, and documentation. Its differentiator is the handling of regulated and dangerous goods — including explosives, ammunition, and Armament List items — using an EX-III certified fleet of 30+ DAF EURO VI trucks, ADR Class 1 qualified drivers, and NATO/AQAP/WSK-certified defense logistics processes.

Product overview

Pol-Mare is a transport and forwarding company operating since 2001 that provides integrated logistics services across four transport modes: sea (Transport Morski), road (Transport Drogowy via subsidiary Pol-Mare Transport Sp. z o.o.), rail (Transport Kolejowy), and air (Transport Lotniczy). The service portfolio is complemented by a Customs Agency (Agencja Celna) for customs clearance and documentation services, and specialized Military Transport (Transport Militarny) for strategic and hazardous military cargo. The company operates its own modern fleet of over 30 road transport units and holds comprehensive certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 28000, AQAP, AEO, WSK) for handling dangerous goods including explosives and ammunition across all transport modes.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Pol-Mare Group: Parent group encompassing customs agency, transport company, and sea/air freight forwarding operations
• Pol-Mare Transport Sp. z o.o.

Products and services

• Sea Freight (Transport Morski) Comprehensive maritime and intermodal transport services including container shipping (FCL/LCL), port transshipment operations, and door-to-door logistics coordination for standard, hazardous, and oversized cargo, operated by Pol-Mare Sp. z o.o.
• Road Transport (Transport Drogowy) Road transportation services delivered by Pol-Mare Transport Sp. z o.o. with a fleet of over 30 DAF EURO VI trucks and specialized trailers certified for neutral, hazardous (ADR including Class 1 explosives and ammunition), and oversized cargo across Europe.
• Customs Agency (Agencja Celna) Full-service customs brokerage including import/export clearance, transit procedures, EUR.1 certificates, INTRASTAT declarations, and representation before customs authorities for businesses and individuals, run by an in-house AEO-certified agency.
• Rail Transport (Transport Kolejowy) Railway transportation services for both neutral and hazardous goods including explosives, ammunition, and ADR/RID classified materials, positioned as an economical and eco-friendly logistics solution.
• Air Freight (Transport Lotniczy) Air cargo services including import, export, and transit operations, DGR hazardous materials transport, lithium-ion battery shipments, and aircraft chartering for large cargo quantities, leveraging IATA affiliation to book space on most airlines.
• Military Transport (Transport Militarny) Specialized military and strategic goods transportation including explosives, ammunition, and military equipment from the Armament List, with worldwide coverage focusing on UK, North America, and Middle/Far East markets, utilizing IMO-certified chartered vessels and offering insurance and consulting services.
• Forwarding (Spedycja) Professional forwarding services combining sea and air freight with transit permits, armed protection, IMO/ADR/RID expert supervision, and specialized cargo handling equipment for secure transport of sensitive and hazardous goods.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 24 years of continuous operation in freight forwarding market
• +2 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

Feature4 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: German logistics giant offering road, air, sea, and rail forwarding with defense-sector expertise and customs services. Comparable multi-modal defense/hazmat scope to Pol-Mare, particularly for European and transcontinental movements.
• Geodis: French global logistics provider with forwarding, contract logistics, and specialized industrial project cargo capabilities. Overlaps with Pol-Mare on European multi-modal forwarding, with particular strength in defense and aerospace verticals.
• Dachser: Large European road-freight and contract logistics provider with established European road network and dangerous goods capability. Comparable to Pol-Mare in European road-based hazmat transport but with far broader general cargo exposure.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's forwarding division operates a dedicated Aerospace & Defense vertical with global reach in dangerous goods and military logistics. Overlaps with Pol-Mare's multi-modal hazardous and defense offering, particularly on transatlantic corridors.
• DSV: Global Danish-headquartered forwarder with a Defense & Aerospace vertical covering ammunition, explosives, and hazardous air/sea freight. Competes with Pol-Mare in defense logistics from a far larger scale, often acquiring regional specialists.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with an established KN Aerospace & Defense practice and significant ADR/dangerous goods capability. A direct competitor in the high-end defense and hazmat forwarding market where Pol-Mare also operates.

Direct peers

• Rhenus Logistics: European mid-sized forwarder with established military, government, and hazardous materials capabilities, multi-modal fleet ownership, and customs agency services. Operates at a similar scale and niche-specialization profile as Pol-Mare.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global forwarder with a dedicated Government & Defense Solutions practice offering hazardous, ammunition, and military logistics across Europe. Directly comparable to Pol-Mare in its blend of road/sea/air modes with customs brokerage and ADR-certified handling.
• Noatum Logistics (formerly P&O Ferrymasters): European multi-modal forwarder with deep sea, road, rail, and customs capabilities serving industrial and defense-adjacent clients. Similar mid-market positioning to Pol-Mare and a comparable focus on specialized cargo handling.
• Logwin: Mid-sized European forwarder with multi-modal capabilities and a focus on specialized solutions for industrial and complex cargo. Similar scale and customer profile to Pol-Mare, including hazardous and project-cargo capabilities.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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