What TRANSA SPEDITION does

TRANSA Spedition GmbH, operating under the brand DB Cargo Full Load Solutions, is a European full-load logistics provider and a wholly-owned subsidiary of DB Cargo AG, itself part of the state-owned Deutsche Bahn Group. Headquartered in Offenbach, Germany, the company was founded in 1955 and has evolved through multiple ownership restructurings under the Deutsche Bahn umbrella, most recently transferring from DB Schenker to DB Cargo AG effective January 1, 2022. The company employs approximately 870 people across 49 locations in 20 countries and generated €709 million in turnover in 2025.

The company's core offering is door-to-door full-truck-load (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transport, combining road, rail, intermodal, and short-sea solutions via the DB Cargo rail network — the largest in Europe and Asia. Differentiated infrastructure includes 457 intermodal connections running 100+ daily departures, 15,000 intermodal transports per year, 400+ owned trailers, and Multimodal Logistics Centers providing over 90,000 m² of warehouse space across Hamburg (38,000 m²), Darmstadt, and Nuremberg. Proprietary technology includes the COMeT carrier online management tool, together with sub-brands RailRoCargo (rail/multimodal), SeaRail (China–Europe combined transport), and Climate+ (green logistics). The Eurasia corridor product connects China to Europe via the Northern Route with 30-day door-to-door transit and 93%+ punctuality on the SeaRail express service.

The business model is transactional, with quote-based pricing per shipment against variables of distance, cargo type, mode, and volume. Revenue is generated across five streams: freight forwarding (FTL/LTL), rail transport, value-added services (warehousing, customs, control tower), transport insurance (via AXA partnership), and warehousing/logistics centers. The company serves B2B enterprise customers exclusively, with the go-to-market anchored by direct field sales at 41+ locations, regional sales directors for key verticals, and online quote-request forms. Customer segments are diversified across industrial goods, consumer goods, paper, construction/waste disposal, white/brown goods, and renewable energies. The platform's primary ESG and commercial value proposition is up to 80% CO2e reduction versus pure road transport, addressing both shipper sustainability mandates and structural European driver-shortage constraints.

Name

TRANSA SPEDITION

Legal name

TRANSA Spedition GmbH

Website

https://transa.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1955

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

TRANSA Spedition GmbH (DB Cargo Full Load Solutions) is a German-based European full-load logistics provider and Deutsche Bahn subsidiary, offering door-to-door FTL, rail, intermodal, and Eurasia corridor transport services across 20 countries with 870 employees and €709 million in 2025 turnover.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Freight Transportation Services

NAICS

General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (484230), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Expedited Truckload (Team Drivers/Time-Definite TL) (TLADANAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rail-Truck Transload Terminals (Inland) (TLALAFAJ)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• Rail freight transport
• Intermodal logistics solutions
• Multimodal logistics centers
• European transport logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Offenbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices25 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services: Full truck load (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) transport services across road, rail, intermodal, and short sea. Includes customs clearance, documentation, and transport insurance services. Revenue generated from freight charges based on distance, cargo type, and transport mode.
2. Rail Transport Services: Conventional rail freight, block train services, single freight car transport, and multimodal solutions utilizing the DB Cargo rail network. Revenue from rail freight charges.
3. Value Added Services (VAS): Additional services including order picking, warehousing, container handling, packaging, quality control, customs clearance, and control tower services. Revenue from service fees.
4. Transport Insurance: Door-to-door goods transportation insurance tailored to customer cargo and journey risks. Revenue from insurance premiums.
5. Warehousing and Logistics Centers: Storage solutions at Multimodal Logistics Centers with over 90,000 m² warehouse space. Includes block storage, high-bay warehouse, cross docking, and specialized storage for paper and food items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TRANSA Spedition GmbH (operating under DB Cargo Full Load Solutions) provides door-to-door full load transport services across Germany and Europe, combining road, rail, intermodal, and short sea transport modes. The company offers full truck load (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) solutions, integrated warehousing at Multimodal Logistics Centers with 90,000+ m² of space, Eurasia corridor services between China and Europe, value-added services, and transport insurance. Services are delivered through 49 locations in 20 European countries with 870 employees, supporting industries including industrial goods, consumer goods, paper, construction, white/brown goods, and renewable energy.

Product overview

TRANSA Spedition GmbH (DB Cargo Full Load Solutions) operates as a unified logistics platform offering full load transport solutions across road, rail, intermodal, and Eurasian corridors. The core portfolio consists of Road Transports and Rail/Multimodal services complemented by Intermodal Transport for door-to-door solutions, Eurasia for China-Europe rail and SeaRail combined transport, and Green Logistics for sustainable options. Supporting infrastructure includes Multimodal Logistics Centers with over 90,000 m² of warehouse space in Hamburg, Darmstadt, and Nuremberg, plus an owned Equipment Fleet of 400+ trailers. Value Added Services (VAS), Transport Insurance, and the COMeT carrier management platform extend the core transport offerings. The company serves industries including industrial goods, consumer goods, paper, construction, white/brown goods, and renewable energies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• RailRoCargo: Rail and multimodal transport brand emphasizing sustainable logistics with focus on rail transport
• SeaRail
• COMeT
• Climate+

Products and services

• Road Transports Full truck load (FTL) road transport services throughout Germany and Europe, with a fleet of standard and mega tautliners for flexible cargo transportation. Targeted at B2B customers requiring full load door-to-door road freight.
• Rail / Multimodal Transport Cross-border rail transportation services utilizing the DB Cargo rail network and partner networks, offering access to the largest rail network in Europe and Asia with over 16,000 freight cars. Targeted at B2B customers seeking sustainable long-distance rail freight.
• Intermodal Transport Door-to-door intermodal transportation combining rail freight with road flexibility, operating 457 intermodal connections with approximately 15,000 transports annually and 100+ daily departures. Targeted at B2B shippers combining rail efficiency with road first/last-mile delivery.
• Eurasia Logistics Services Rail-based logistics solutions connecting China and Europe via the trans-Eurasian corridor, offering block trains, FCL, LCL solutions and SeaRail combined transport. Targeted at international B2B importers and exporters shipping between Asia and Europe.
• Green Logistics Environmentally friendly logistics combining rail freight transport with lorry flexibility, reducing CO2e emissions by up to 80% compared to road-only transport. Targeted at B2B customers with sustainability mandates and ESG reporting requirements.
• Multimodal Logistics Centers Warehouse logistics with over 90,000 square metres of storage space across Germany, offering container handling, storage, order picking, and transport by road and rail. Key locations include Hamburg (38,000 m²), Darmstadt, and Nuremberg. Targeted at B2B customers requiring integrated warehousing and multimodal transport.
• Value Added Services (VAS) Extended logistics services including order picking, direct handling, container handling, warehousing, palletising, quality control, customs clearance, control tower and visibility services. Targeted at B2B shippers needing integrated supply chain support alongside transport.
• Transport Insurance Door-to-door goods transportation insurance with custom-tailored coverage, all-risk options, and worldwide expert support for claims handling. Targeted at B2B shippers requiring transport risk coverage.
• SeaRail Combined road, ship and rail product for transport from China to Europe, offering transit from Da Chan Bay to Koper in 19 days, with onward European rail or road transport within 30 days total. Targeted at international B2B importers and exporters shipping between China and Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• CO2e emissions reduced by up to 80% compared to road-only transport through rail-based intermodal solutions
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DB Cargo SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDB Cargo Switzerland operates from the heart of Europe with production company based in Zurich and sales/freight forwarding division (DB Cargo FLS) in St. Margrethen. Draws on 50 years of logistics expertise, evolved from Fertrans AG to Schenker and now TRANSA Spedition GmbH under DB Cargo FLS umbrella.
• NCS Finland OycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary company providing rail transport solutions and Nordic region coverage for DB Cargo Full Load Solutions. Part of the FLS network with specialized expertise in Finland and Nordic markets.
• DB Cargo Transa - Full Load Solutions Italia S.r.l.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerItalian subsidiary providing rail and multimodal transport solutions with specialized Italy shuttle services. Offers FTL and LTL transports reaching destinations in 6-8 days with CO2e reduction.
• DB Cargo Eurasia GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSubsidiary providing Eurasia corridor services, offering door-to-door solutions for block trains, individual containers (FCL), container groups and empty containers (LCL) on routes between Asia and Europe.
• TransfesacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpanish logistics partner enabling rail freight connections from Spain. DB Cargo Full Load Solutions has international locations including Spain with Transfesa providing regional coverage.
• Established Partner Network in China and Central AsiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExtensive partner network across China and Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tadzhikistan, Kyrgyzstan) enabling hands-on support and local expertise for Eurasian logistics operations.
• Logistics Initiative Hamburg (LIHH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership contributing to strengthening Hamburg as a logistics hub. DB Cargo FLS was recognized by LIHH and the Hamburg Senate for its engagement in the region.
• AXA Corporate Solutions DeutschlandminorOthersInsurance partner for freight forwarding liability insurance and goods transportation insurance services. Speditionssicherungsvertrag (freight forwarder security contract) established through AXA Corporate Solutions Deutschland, Cologne.

Scale indicators18 records

Recent moves14 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Former parent of TRANSA and broader Deutsche Bahn logistics arm, now owned by DSV. Operates the European land, air, and ocean forwarding business that previously sat alongside TRANSA's full load focus.
• DHL Group (Deutsche Post DHL): Global logistics incumbent with DHL Supply Chain, DHL Freight (European road LTL/TL), and DHL Global Forwarding. Overlaps with TRANSA in full load, contract logistics, and intermodal across Europe, but at a much larger scale.

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global 3PL with comparable FTL/LTL road forwarding, intermodal, and air/sea products. Family-owned and a direct competitor in European industrial and consumer goods forwarding.
• XPO Logistics (European operations): European LTL and dedicated transport operator with comparable full load and contract logistics offerings. Strongly comparable in industrial, consumer, and retail customer segments.
• Girteka Logistics: Largest European road transport company by fleet size, focused on full truckload across Europe. Directly comparable in FTL capacity and customer base, though rail/intermodal is less central to Girteka.
• Kuehne + Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with strong European road, intermodal, and contract logistics offerings. Comparable in full load and rail-based intermodal services to industrial customers.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with major European road and intermodal presence following the Schenker acquisition. Competes head-to-head with TRANSA on full load, contract logistics, and intermodal across Europe.
• DACHSER: European leader in road logistics and contract logistics with strong FTL/LTL presence across Europe. Directly comparable in industrial goods, consumer goods, and project logistics, with similar multimodal ambitions.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL (CMA CGM subsidiary) with major European road, intermodal, and contract logistics operations. Competes with TRANSA across FTL/LTL and dedicated industrial solutions.

Emerging players

• TX Logistik (Akiem): European rail freight operator owned by Akiem, focused on intermodal and block train services. Directly comparable in intermodal product and a potential collaborator or competitor in cross-border European rail.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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