Schwerdtfeger Transport GmbH

What Schwerdtfeger Transport GmbH does

Schwerdtfeger Transport GmbH is a German freight forwarding company founded in 1994 and headquartered in Filderstadt, Baden-Württemberg. It operates as a sub-brand within Flash by Redspher, the urgent freight transport platform of the Redspher Group conglomerate, with the parent providing the strategic framework, technology platform, and global partner network that Schwerdtfeger draws upon. The company is a small operating entity with 19 employees, indicating Schwerdtfeger functions primarily as a regional execution arm and brand holder rather than a large standalone freight forwarder.

The company delivers time-sensitive freight forwarding services, including same-day, next-day, and on-demand delivery solutions, targeting enterprise clients across four primary verticals: automotive (with long-standing relationships with largest subcontractors supporting JIT and lean manufacturing), aerospace (specialized time-critical logistics), healthcare (reliable and time-sensitive supply transport), and manufacturing (agile transport and smart shipping). Core technology is GPS-enabled real-time tracking installed in vehicles, enabling live delivery monitoring from any internet browser. Distribution combines direct B2B enterprise field sales with dedicated self-serve portals for shippers and carriers, and a global network of regional Flash partner units across 11+ countries on five continents.

Revenue is generated through transaction fees on freight forwarding services, with pricing quote-based and not publicly disclosed given the custom nature of each logistics solution. The company competes on 40+ years of accumulated logistics expertise, the breadth of the global partner network, integrated GPS visibility, and promise of supply chain agility to minimize customer downtime. Select_customers, awards, patents, and certifications are not disclosed in the source data, and the company presents no AI/ML, API, or integration capabilities as listed differentiators.

Name

Schwerdtfeger Transport GmbH

Legal name

Schwerdtfeger Transport GmbH

Website

https://schwerdtfegergmbh.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Schwerdtfeger Transport GmbH is a German freight forwarding company operating as a sub-brand of Flash by Redspher (Redspher Group), providing urgent, time-sensitive logistics services for enterprise clients across automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing verticals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (49211)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

Expedited / Time-Critical Road Freight Forwarding (TLACACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Express / Time-Critical Air Freight (Next-Flight-Out, AOG, Just-in-Time) (TLACAAAD)

Keywords

• Urgent freight transport
• Expedited freight forwarding
• Same-day delivery services
• Time-sensitive logistics
• JIT shipping solutions

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding Services: Time-sensitive freight forwarding services including same-day, next-day, and on-demand delivery solutions. Revenue generated through logistics and transportation service fees for urgent freight transport.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Schwerdtfeger Transport GmbH delivers urgent, time-sensitive freight forwarding services for enterprise clients, including same-day, next-day, and on-demand delivery via road and air transport. Operating as a specialized brand within the Flash by Redspher network, the company serves automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing sectors with JIT shipping, expedited delivery, and real-time GPS tracking of consignments.

Product overview

Flash by Redspher operates a platform-plus-partner-network model offering urgent freight transport solutions. The core Flash platform provides on-demand, expedited shipping with GPS tracking capabilities. The portfolio includes specialized sub-brands: Schwerdtfeger (freight transport), Taxicolis (road logistics), Easy4Pro, Easy2Go, and Upela (all logistics/shipping brands). Services span road and air transport across a global network covering Asia, Americas, Africa, Middle East, and Europe. Schwerdtfeger Transport GmbH specifically appears as a product brand under the Flash by Redspher umbrella.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Schwerdtfeger: Freight transport product/brand under Flash by Redspher, specializing in urgent and time-sensitive freight forwarding.

Products and services

• Schwerdtfeger Urgent Freight Transport Specialized freight transport brand under Flash by Redspher providing urgent and expedited shipping solutions, including same-day, next-day, and on-demand delivery with real-time GPS tracking, as part of the Redspher logistics network for enterprise clients in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and manufacturing.
• Taxicolis Road Logistics Freight transport service brand under Flash by Redspher offering road logistics solutions as part of the overall Redspher product portfolio.
• Flash by Redspher On-Demand Freight Platform Primary urgent freight transport platform offering on-demand delivery solutions with GPS tracking, road, air, and international logistics services across multiple countries including Japan, South Korea, Thailand, UAE, Mexico, USA, South Africa, India, China, Brazil, and Turkey.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Redspher GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFlash by Redspher is a brand under Redspher Group. Redspher is the parent company providing the strategic framework and technology platform for Flash urgent freight transport services. Schwerdtfeger operates as a product within the Redspher/Flash portfolio.
• Flash JapanregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in Japan, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash South KorearegionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in South Korea, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash ThailandregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in Thailand, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash UAEregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in UAE, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash MexicoregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in Mexico, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash USAregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in USA, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash South AfricaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in South Africa, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash IndiaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in India, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash ChinaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in China, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash BrazilregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in Brazil, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.
• Flash TurkeyregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional Flash partnership unit operating in Turkey, part of the global Flash network for urgent freight transport services.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• DACHSER: Large German-headquartered road freight and contract logistics provider with strong European automotive and industrial customer base. Overlaps with Schwerdtfeger on time-critical European road freight for B2B manufacturers.
• Geodis: Global French-headquartered logistics provider offering road, air, and supply chain optimization services, including time-critical freight for automotive and industrial clients. Comparable broad portfolio player in the same space.
• DSV: Major European/global freight forwarder with strong road, air, and expedited solutions divisions. Competes with Schwerdtfeger in time-critical forwarding across multiple verticals.
• Expeditors International: Global logistics and freight forwarding company with strong air freight forwarding capability for time-sensitive international shipments. Adjacent competitor in urgent international freight arrangement.
• RXO (formerly XPO freight forwarding): North American and European freight transportation and last-mile provider offering expedited freight and managed transportation services. Comparable incumbent in time-sensitive B2B freight forwarding.
• CEVA Logistics: Global contract logistics and freight management provider serving automotive, aerospace, and healthcare verticals. Comparable incumbent with overlapping time-critical freight capabilities.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders, with extensive automotive, aerospace, and healthcare verticals and global expedited services. A scaled incumbent that competes for the same enterprise time-critical freight contracts.

Direct peers

• FedEx Custom Critical: FedEx's dedicated time-critical/expedited freight forwarding service for high-value, time-sensitive shipments. Directly competes with Schwerdtfeger in the same premium same-day/nxt-flight-out and white-glove B2B freight niche.
• DHL Same Day (Life Sciences & Healthcare / JIT): DHL's same-day and time-critical courier service, including dedicated automotive JIT and aerospace spare parts logistics. Competes head-to-head with Schwerdtfeger in automotive, aerospace, and healthcare urgent freight.
• UPS Express Critical (UPS Healthcare & Supply Chain Solutions): UPS's premium expedited freight and same-day logistics offering targeting enterprise customers with time-definite and specialized handling requirements. Closely overlaps Schwerdtfeger's on-demand time-critical B2B service proposition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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