What WR Logistics does

WR Logistics (WR Logistics GmbH) is a Düsseldorf-headquartered project logistics and freight forwarding specialist serving heavy industrial sectors including petrochemicals, oil & gas, energy, and mining & metals. Founded in 2014 and operating under parent WR Group Holding GmbH, the company executes complex, high-value international transport projects — including oversized and heavy-haul cargo — for enterprise clients across more than 70 countries, supported by 19 offices on six continents.

The company's delivery stack combines owned transport assets (Mercedes-Benz Actros tractors, low-bed trailers, and megatrailers expanded in 2025) with a technology layer that includes an RFID-enabled warehouse management system, real-time fleet tracking, and AI-assisted warehouse robotics (AS/RS). Execution is organized around project teams led by senior operators recruited from firms such as Fracht AG, thyssenkrupp, BASF, CEVA Logistics, and CJ Logistics, giving the firm credibility on technically demanding industrial tenders.

Commercially, WR Logistics earns revenue through project-based contracts with enterprise customers in mining, oil & gas, petrochemicals, and adjacent verticals, with named work including Eurasian Resources Group, the Silleno Project, Epiroc, and mining operations in Navoi, Uzbekistan. The 2025 acquisition of co-ownership in RETEMS (Azerbaijan), a new office in Spain, fleet expansions, and US-market hiring point to an active geographic and capability expansion, particularly along the Trans-Caspian / Middle Corridor between Europe and Central Asia.

Name

WR Logistics

Legal name

WR Logistics GmbH

Website

https://wr-logistics.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WR Logistics is a Düsseldorf-headquartered project logistics and freight forwarding firm that executes complex heavy-haul and oversized cargo moves for enterprise clients in mining, oil & gas, petrochemicals, and energy across 70+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Project Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Breakbulk, Ro-Ro & Chartering (Heavy-Lift Vessels, Barges, Specialized Aircraft) (TLAIAKAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Transportation Procurement Services (Sourcing-as-a-Service, BPO) (TLAEAIAK), Lifting, Rigging & Crane Services (Onsite/Offsite) (TLAIAKAG)

Keywords

• Project logistics services
• Heavy lift freight forwarding
• Industrial supply chain
• EPC project logistics
• Multimodal freight transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Düsseldorf

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Project Logistics Services: End-to-end logistics services for complex industrial projects including planning, transport, and delivery of oversized and heavy cargo. Revenue generated through project-based contracts with EPC contractors and industrial clients.
2. Freight Forwarding: Multimodal transport services across sea, air, road, and rail freight. Revenue generated from freight forwarding fees and transport coordination services.
3. Industrial Solutions: Consulting, engineering, procurement, construction logistics, equipment supply, and operations and maintenance services for large-scale industrial EPC projects.
4. Warehousing and Distribution: Storage solutions, inventory management, and global distribution services for industrial supply chains with value-added services such as kitting, assembly, and packaging.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

WR Logistics provides end-to-end project logistics and freight forwarding services for complex, oversized, and heavy cargo across global industrial projects. The company delivers multimodal transport (sea, air, road, rail) plus integrated industrial solutions spanning consulting, engineering, procurement, construction, equipment supply, and operations & maintenance. It serves EPC contractors and operators across oil & gas, petrochemicals, energy, mining, automotive, life sciences, retail, and events.

Product overview

WR Logistics is a precision-led logistics provider offering engineered transport solutions for complex global projects. The company operates two primary service groupings: Freight Forwarding (Project Logistics, Sea Freight, Road Freight, Rail Freight, Air Freight, and Logistics Services) and Industrial Solutions (Consulting, Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Equipment, Operations & Maintenance, Warehousing, and Chartering). The portfolio is organized around key industry verticals including Petrochemicals, Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining & Metals, Pulp & Paper, Life Sciences, Automotive, Retail, and Events. The company serves clients across Europe, the Middle East, CIS, Africa, Asia, and Latin America with a focus on heavy-lift, oversized cargo, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) project logistics.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WR Chess: Global initiative promoting strategic thinking, education, and international connection through chess. Supports young talent and children worldwide through tournaments, sponsorships, and education.

Products and services

• Project Logistics Specialized logistics for oversized, heavy, and complex cargo across multiple industries, managing every stage from planning and packaging to multimodal transport and on-site delivery for EPC contractors and industrial operators.
• Sea Freight Global sea freight forwarding services for containerized and non-containerized cargo across international shipping routes, including heavy-lift and project cargo.
• Road Freight Reliable road transport services for critical cargo delivery, including heavy-lift and oversized cargo transport across cross-border corridors.
• Rail Freight International rail transport solutions for efficient overland cargo movement across continental corridors such as the China–Central Asia and Middle Corridor.
• Air Freight Time-sensitive air cargo services for urgent or high-value shipments requiring rapid delivery.
• Logistics Services Comprehensive logistics support including freight forwarding coordination, customs clearance, and supply chain management for industrial projects.
• Consulting Strategic consulting for supply chain optimization, CAPEX and OPEX reduction, and EPC project planning for industrial clients.
• Engineering Engineering and design services for industrial logistics, including route planning, transport engineering, and project design.
• Procurement Global procurement and supply chain management for industrial projects, aligning procurement with project delivery timelines.
• Construction Construction logistics services for industrial site delivery, including site logistics and construction supply chain coordination.
• Equipment Industrial equipment supply and logistics for energy, infrastructure, and industrial projects.
• Operations & Maintenance Ongoing operations support and maintenance services for industrial facilities and logistics infrastructure.
• Warehousing Warehousing and distribution services with secure storage, inventory management, robotic automation, and strategic distribution for industrial clients worldwide.
• Chartering Vessel chartering services for heavy-lift cargo, providing logistics support for heavy, urgent, or high-value loads.

Quantifiable outcome

• Science-based targets for CO2 reduction and lower emissions through low-emission transport and renewable energy use
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EUROUZ (Europe-Uzbekistan Association for Economic Cooperation)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 September 2025WR Group is Gold Sponsor of EUROUZ, supporting the association's mission to build stronger economic ties between Europe and Uzbekistan. The organization connects businesses with government institutions in sectors including mining, energy, transport, and trade.
• RETEMScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025WR Group Holding acquired co-ownership of RETEMS, Azerbaijan's leading project logistics firm. This strategic move expands WR Logistics' presence along the Middle Corridor and integrates RETEMS' regional expertise with global project execution capabilities. RETEMS General Director Orkhan Musayev appointed as VP for Industrial Projects at WR Logistics.
• FIDE (International Chess Federation)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWR Logistics is an official partner of FIDE, supporting international tournaments, youth development, and educational programs. The partnership promotes strategic thinking and global connection through the game of chess.
• German Chambers Abroad (AHK)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMember in China, Kazakhstan, and Colombia. Supports international dialogue and business development through German Chambers network.
• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry membership supporting international freight forwarding standards and industry dialogue.
• DSLV (German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational industry association membership supporting German logistics industry standards.
• IHK (German Chamber of Commerce and Industry)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber membership supporting German business standards and international trade.
• Ostausschuss der Deutschen WirtschaftminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGerman Eastern Business Association membership supporting economic relations with Eastern markets.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Rhenus Logistics: European logistics specialist with project logistics capabilities serving heavy-lift, oversized, and industrial cargo across global markets. Direct peer because it offers the same engineering-driven project logistics services and competes for industrial EPC clients in similar geographies.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Global logistics provider with dedicated Industrial Projects division focused on heavy-lift, oversized, and EPC project cargo. Direct peer because it competes for the same oil & gas, energy, and mining project logistics contracts across Europe, Middle East, and Central Asia.
• Fracht AG: Germany-headquartered project logistics specialist with deep expertise in heavy-lift, oversized cargo, and industrial EPC projects. Direct peer because it competes head-to-head in the same project logistics niche and is referenced multiple times in WR Logistics' management team backgrounds.
• AsstrA Associated Traffic AG: Multimodal transport and project logistics company with strong CIS and Eastern European presence. Direct peer because it serves similar industrial project cargo customers along the same Europe-CIS-Central Asia corridors; referenced in WR Spain CEO Miguel Salas' prior career background.
• Logwin: Specialized logistics provider with strong focus on industrial project logistics, aerospace, and high-tech freight forwarding. Comparable because it serves similar enterprise industrial clients and has comparable mid-size project logistics positioning relative to large global incumbents.
• GAC Group: Global logistics provider with project logistics, freight forwarding, and ship agency capabilities serving oil & gas and industrial clients. Comparable because it competes in similar geographies and industrial verticals; referenced in WR Spain CEO Miguel Salas' prior career background.

Broad incumbents

• DSV: Global transport and logistics company with strong project logistics division handling heavy-lift and oversized cargo for industrial clients. Comparable because of overlapping service offerings and similar enterprise customer targets in mining, energy, and infrastructure.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider with project logistics and industrial solutions capabilities, owned by CMA CGM. Comparable because it competes for industrial and energy logistics contracts; referenced in WR Logistics' Spain CEO Miguel Salas' prior career background.
• DHL Industrial Projects (DP World): DHL's heavy-lift and project logistics division serving oil & gas, mining, and EPC clients globally. Comparable because it is the dominant global incumbent in the same project logistics niche and competes for the same multi-year industrial contracts as WR Logistics.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarding and project logistics leader with KN Project Logistics division serving oil & gas, mining, and industrial EPC clients worldwide. Comparable because it operates in the same heavy-lift/oversized cargo space and serves the same enterprise customer base as WR Logistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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