Spedition Weise GmbH

What Spedition Weise GmbH does

Spedition Weise GmbH is a founder-owned German freight forwarder (Speditionsbetrieb) established in 2002 by Ingo Weise in Callenberg and now headquartered in Chemnitz with primary operations in Limbach-Oberfrohna, Saxony. The company delivers integrated logistics services to over 100 industrial and commercial customers, organized around four core service pillars: Transportlogistik (LTL, partial, and full truckload freight via a fleet of ~70 long-distance trucks with a primary focus on the Germany-to-Switzerland corridor and additional lanes to France and Austria), Zollabwicklung (in-house customs clearance including electronic ABD declarations and EUR.1 certificates), Lagerlogistik (over 30,000 m² of enclosed warehouse space, 3,000-pallet high-bay racking, and forklift capacity up to 12 tonnes), and IBC-Container Logistik (container cleaning, inspection, and reconditioning operated through wholly-owned subsidiary IBC-Industrie und Fassprüfungs-Service GmbH). The go-to-market is B2B direct sales targeting industrial and commercial shippers, with the Switzerland lane positioned as the strategic differentiator (the company brands itself a 'Schweizexperte' and operates Switzerland-themed fleet livery).

Underlying technology is standard logistics infrastructure rather than proprietary software: high-bay racking, heavy-duty forklifts, a modern long-distance truck fleet, and 90,000 m² of industrial property at the Logistikpark Chemnitz (a redevelopment of the historic Wanderer automobile plant site in Chemnitz-Siegmar, where a new dedicated logistics hall was completed in 2025 for hospital operator Klinikum Chemnitz). The business model generates revenue through transaction-based transport fees, professional service fees for customs documentation, managed-service storage and warehouse fees, and hardware sales of reconditioned IBC containers and plastic drums. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; the only disclosed rate is a 12 EUR/hour base wage for professional drivers, which is below the German logistics sector average and signals a cost-conscious operating posture.

The company has approximately 120 employees plus 10 apprentices, was named Unternehmer des Jahres 2022 by Stadt Limbach-Oberfrohna, and was nominated for the Großer Preis des Mittelstandes 2023. It maintains a Google rating of 4.4/5 and markets through its website, social media, and the BGL-Sachsen industry association. There is no disclosed external funding, parent company, or ownership change, indicating continued founder-controlled governance under Managing Director Ingo Weise.

Name

Spedition Weise GmbH

Legal name

Spedition Weise GmbH

Website

https://speditionweise.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Spedition Weise GmbH is a Saxony-based freight forwarder offering integrated transport, customs clearance, warehouse, and IBC container logistics services, with a specialized focus on the Germany-to-Switzerland corridor, serving over 100 industrial and commercial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Trucking (No Local) (4213), Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Project & Heavy-Haul / Oversize Road Forwarding (Permits/Escorts) (TLACACAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Customs clearance services
• Warehouse logistics services
• Switzerland logistics transport
• IBC container logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Chemnitz

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Transport services: Freight transportation services including Less-than-truckload (LTL), partial and full truckload shipments within Germany (postal code areas 7) and internationally to Switzerland, France (departments 67+68), and Austria (postal codes 67+68). Revenue generated through transportation fees based on shipment size and destination.
2. Customs clearance services: Complete customs clearance organization for imports and exports, including electronic customs declarations (ABD) and EUR.1 certificate preparation. Revenue generated through service fees for customs documentation and handling.
3. Warehouse logistics: Storage services with over 30,000 m2 of enclosed warehouse space, high-bay racking for 3,000 pallets, outdoor storage areas, and value-added services. Revenue from rental and storage fees.
4. IBC container logistics: Sale and reconditioning of cleaned and inspected IBC containers and plastic drums. Containers are received, neutralized, cleaned, inspected, and recirculated into the economy. Additional services include contract cleaning of customer IBCs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Spedition Weise GmbH is a Saxon freight forwarder providing integrated full-service logistics from a single provider: truck transport (full loads, partial loads, less-than-truckload) primarily to Switzerland plus France and Austria, in-house customs clearance, and warehouse storage across more than 30,000 m² with high-bay racking and value-added services. The company also operates IBC container cleaning, inspection and reconditioning through a wholly-owned subsidiary, and develops the Logistikpark Chemnitz industrial site for logistics tenants.

Product overview

Spedition Weise GmbH is a Saxon freight forwarding company (Speditionsbetrieb) offering integrated logistics services as a full-service provider (Full-Service aus einer Hand). The company's core portfolio consists of five interconnected service pillars: (1) Transportlogistik – truckload, less-than-truckload, and partial load transport with a fleet of ~70 long-distance vehicles focused on Switzerland routes; (2) Zollabwicklung – customs clearance and documentation services; (3) Lagerlogistik – warehouse and storage services across 30,000 m² of enclosed space plus open storage; (4) IBC-Container Logistik – IBC container and plastic barrel cleaning, inspection, and reconditioning through subsidiary IBC-Industrie und Fassprüfungs-Service GmbH; and (5) Logistikpark Chemnitz – a ~90,000 m² industrial logistics park development at the historic Wanderer plant site. The company serves over 100 customers and employs approximately 120 people plus 10 apprentices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Transportlogistik (Transport Logistics) Full truckload (Komplettladung), less-than-truckload (Stückgut), and partial load (Teilladung) transport services with a fleet of approximately 70 long-distance trucks. National coverage within Germany focused on postal code area 7, plus international routes to Switzerland, France (departments 67+68) and Austria (postal codes 67+68).
• Zollabwicklung (Customs Clearance) Complete organization and consulting for customs clearance, including import and export documentation, electronic customs declarations (ABD), and EUR.1 certificate preparation.
• Lagerlogistik (Warehouse Logistics) Storage services offering more than 30,000 m² of enclosed warehouse space plus open storage areas, with high-bay racking for 3,000 pallet storage positions, forklift equipment up to 12 tonnes lifting capacity, and value-added services.
• IBC-Container Logistik IBC (Intermediate Bulk Container) logistics including acceptance, neutralization, cleaning, inspection, and reintroduction to economic circulation, plus plastic barrel services in sizes from 30 liters to 1,000 liters. Operated through subsidiary IBC-Industrie und Fassprüfungs-Service GmbH.
• Schweiz-Logistik (Switzerland Logistics) Specialized Switzerland logistics service positioning the company as a 'Schweizexperte' (Switzerland expert) with the fastest truck connections to Switzerland. The fleet of approximately 70 trucks features Switzerland-themed branding.
• Logistikpark Chemnitz An approximately 90,000 m² industrial area on the historic former Wanderer automobile plant site in Chemnitz-Siegmar, featuring 30,000 m² of warehouse space, modernized office buildings, and planned development for truck parking terminals and energy quarter projects. Space available for industrial and commercial tenants.

Quantifiable outcome

• Fastest LKW connections to Switzerland (claimed competitive advantage)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Klinikum Chemnitz Logistik- und Wirtschaftsgesellschaft mbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Construction of a new logistics hall in 2025 at the Logistikpark Chemnitz for hospital logistics operations. Represents a significant customer partnership for the industrial development project.
• IBC-Industrie und Fassprufungs-Service GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDaughter company specializing in IBC container cleaning, inspection, and recertification. Handles customer inquiries for IBC logistics and drum sales, providing complementary services to the main logistics operations.
• BGL-SachsenminorOthersMember of BGL-Sachsen (Bundesverband Guter Nahverkehr und Logistik Sachsen), a regional logistics industry association providing networking and industry representation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DACHSER SE: Major European road-freight and warehousing incumbent with dense DACH network; overlaps with Spedition Weise on long-distance road freight and contract logistics.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global freight forwarder with strong European road freight and customs division; directly comparable on cross-border European full-truckload services.
• Rhenus Logistics: European logistics incumbent offering road freight, warehousing, and customs services — overlapping with Spedition Weise's full-service model across DACH.
• DSV A/S: Global transport and logistics company with extensive European road freight and warehousing footprint; comparable on integrated cross-border forwarding.
• Kühne + Nagel International AG: Global freight forwarding and contract logistics leader; provides the large-scale benchmark for European road freight and customs services.

Direct peers

• Hartmann International: German mid-sized freight forwarder with similar full-service transport, warehousing, and customs model, focused on Western European industrial shippers.
• FIEGE Logistik: Mid-sized German family-run logistics company with strong warehousing and road freight capabilities, comparable in ownership profile and integrated service model.
• Streck Transport AG: Swiss-German freight forwarder with strong cross-border focus on Germany–Switzerland routes and customs clearance, mirroring Spedition Weise's core specialization.
• Gebrüder Weiss GmbH: Family-owned European logistics provider combining road freight, warehousing, and customs services across DACH and beyond — a comparable integrated mid-sized operator.
• B+S GmbH Logistik: German logistics provider combining warehousing, contract logistics, and freight forwarding — analogous in size and integrated service offering.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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