Rudolph Trucking & Handling Gmbh

What Rudolph Trucking & Handling Gmbh does

Rudolph Trucking & Handling GmbH is a privately held German logistics company headquartered inside the Luftfrachtzentrum at Stuttgart Airport. Founded in 1994 in Neuhausen a.d. Fildern and relocated to the airport cargo center in 2007, the company operates an integrated portfolio covering road feeder transport for air cargo, regional near-traffic trucking across Baden-Württemberg, dangerous goods handling, customs clearance, air waybill preparation, X-ray security screening as a Regulated Agent (DE/RA/00256-01), and more than 5,000 sqm of warehouse operations including sea freight container handling, picking, and repackaging.

The company's service portfolio spans four core revenue streams: road transport and trucking (transaction-based), warehouse and handling services (professional services), air cargo security screening (professional services), and temperature-controlled GDP-compliant pharmaceutical transport (transaction-based), with vehicles ranging from 3.5t vans to 40t trucks including crane and rollerbed-equipped units. Underlying technology is a conventional logistics stack: telematics with GPS tracking, continuous temperature data loggers covering -15°C to +25°C for GDP pharma work, a customer-facing web portal with open interfaces for system integration, and a dual-view X-ray machine with a 1,500 x 1,650 mm tunnel for air cargo screening. The fleet averages 2.5 years old, is fully Euro-6 standard, and is being progressively switched to HVO100 renewable diesel, supported by an owned wind turbine producing ~800,000 kWh annually.

The company sells B2B directly via named account managers and a project team, targeting four segments: pharmaceutical/healthcare (GDP cold chain, primary), air cargo and freight forwarders (primary), industrial/manufacturing (heavy and dangerous goods), and general logistics across Germany and Europe. Pricing is quote-based with a published diesel surcharge indexed to en2x. The company is independently owned by founding management (Bernd Rocker as Geschäftsführer), holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EU GDP certifications, is an IHK-certified training company, and is a shareholder of the RUNAIR European air freight network. It targets climate neutrality by 2035 and has no disclosed external funding.

Name

Rudolph Trucking & Handling Gmbh

Legal name

rudolph trucking & handling GmbH

Website

https://rudolph-trucking.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Rudolph Trucking & Handling GmbH is a privately held German B2B logistics firm at Stuttgart Airport offering integrated road feeder transport, air cargo handling and X-ray security screening, 5,000+ sqm warehousing, and GDP-certified pharmaceutical cold chain logistics across Germany and Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Truck Transportation (484), General Freight Trucking (4841), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

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

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTLACAAAA

General Cargo Air Freight Forwarding (Airport-to-Airport / Door-to-Door)

Transportation & Logistics/Freight Forwarding & Customs Brokerage/Air Freight Forwarding

Keywords

• Road freight services
• Air cargo handling
• Pharmaceutical transport
• Warehouse logistics
• Temperature-controlled transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Road Transport & Trucking: Core logistics and trucking services including air freight replacement transport (road feeder service), regional near-traffic in Baden-Württemberg, and Europe-wide special transports, oversized loads, express deliveries, car transport, and courier services.
2. Warehouse & Logistics Handling: Warehousing services on over 5,000 sqm at Stuttgart Airport including loading/unloading of sea freight containers, picking, repackaging, dangerous goods handling, customs clearance, and air cargo paperwork preparation.
3. Air Cargo Security Services: X-ray screening, hand searches, and explosive trace detection services as a Regulated Agent (DE/RA/00256-01) making air cargo secure for flight.
4. Temperature-Controlled / GDP Transport: GDP-compliant pharmaceutical transport with temperature-controlled vehicles (FRC-classified), GPS monitoring, and full cold chain documentation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Rudolph Trucking & Handling GmbH provides integrated road feeder transport, air freight handling and security screening, and warehouse logistics from its Stuttgart Airport headquarters. The company operates a modern fleet of vans to 40-tonne trucks for regional, national, and European transport, supported by over 5,000 sqm of warehouse space for container handling, repacking, dangerous goods, customs clearance, and air waybill preparation. Specialized offerings include GDP-certified temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport (-15°C to +25°C) with GPS monitoring, HVO100-based climate-friendly transport, and a telematics-enabled customer web portal for real-time shipment tracking.

Product overview

Rudolph Trucking & Handling GmbH is a logistics and freight forwarding company headquartered at Stuttgart Airport, offering a unified portfolio of air freight handling, road transport, and warehouse logistics services. The core offering combines Luftfracht (air cargo handling with X-ray security screening and customs clearance), Transport und Fuhrpark (road transport from vans to 40-tonne trucks with telematics), and Lagerlogistik (5,000+ sqm warehouse operations including sea freight, dangerous goods, and repacking). The company additionally offers GDP-konforme Transporte (temperature-controlled pharmaceutical transport), Road Feeder Service, and a HVO100-based klimaschonende Transporte option for sustainable transport. The RUNAIR network links the company into a European air freight network with paperless processes. Customers can track shipments via a WEB Module with open system interfaces. The portfolio is delivered with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and EU GDP certifications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luftfracht (Air Freight Handling) Air freight handling, customs clearance, and transfer services at Stuttgart Airport, including acceptance, X-ray security screening, and loading of air cargo for outbound flights. Targeted at freight forwarders, airlines, and shippers needing airport-side air cargo handling.
• Transport und Fuhrpark (Road Transport & Fleet) Road transport services covering vehicles from vans to 40-tonne trucks, including rollerbed, over-width, and crane-equipped vehicles for air freight feeder, express, and chilled/thermo transports across Germany and Europe. Targets B2B logistics customers needing regional, national, or European haulage.
• Lagerlogistik (Warehouse Logistics) Warehouse and logistics operations at Stuttgart Airport spanning over 5,000 sqm, including sea freight container loading/unloading, repacking, dangerous goods handling, customs clearance, and air waybill preparation. For freight forwarders, airlines, and manufacturing customers requiring on-airport storage and handling.
• Dual-View X-Ray Air Cargo Security Screening Security screening services using a high-performance dual-view X-ray machine with tunnel cross-section 1,500 x 1,650 mm for air cargo, performed by certified LuftSiKo (air security control) personnel under Regulated Agent DE/RA/00256-01. Makes 'unsafe cargo' secure for flight under the LuftSiG Air Security Act.
• GDP-konforme Transporte (GDP Pharmaceutical Transport) Temperature-controlled and GDP-certified road transport for pharmaceutical and temperature-sensitive products, with GPS-monitored vehicles maintaining -15°C to +25°C ranges and FRC classification. For pharmaceutical manufacturers, distributors, and healthcare logistics providers.
• Road Feeder Service Airport feeder transport service moving cargo by road from origin to destination airports for onward air freight movement, operated in partnership with Grüne Radler Air Cargo Handling. Targets airlines, freight forwarders, and integrators needing Stuttgart Airport road feeder connectivity across Germany and Europe.
• Klimaschonende Transporte (HVO100 Climate-Friendly Transport) Climate-friendly transport service using HVO100 (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) renewable diesel, reducing CO2 emissions by up to 90% compared to fossil diesel. For B2B customers seeking sustainable transport options and Scope 3 emissions reductions.
• Telematik / Flottenmanagement WEB Module IT-based fleet management system with telematics and digital data capture, including a customer-facing web module for real-time shipment status tracking and open interface for system integration. For B2B customers needing paperless shipment visibility and integration with their logistics IT systems.
• MEGATRAILER (Hydropneumatic Roof-Lift Trailer) Specialized semi-trailer service with a hydropneumatic roof-lift system enabling loading at heights up to 3 metres via push-button operation. For customers needing transport of tall or oversized cargo requiring flexible loading height.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 90% CO₂ reduction using HVO100 fuel vs. conventional diesel
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 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

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RUNAIR NetzwerkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRUNAIR is a national and European air freight express network offering complete logistics management from a single source. Rudolph t&h is a shareholder (Gesellschafter) of the RUNAIR network. All partners use state-of-the-art technology with paperless interfaces and processes, reducing effort and costs. The company exhibited at transport logistic 2023 as part of the RUNAIR network.
• Grüne Radler Air Cargo HandlingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint collaboration on Road Feeder Service operations. Together they transported a racing car via road to a major airport for onward air freight to Los Angeles. The companies share an office location and collaborate on air cargo ground handling. Also teamed up for STADTRADELN cycling event as a combined company team.
• TÜV RheinlandminorOthersTÜV Rheinland conducts the company's ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and GDP certification audits. Described as having a very constructive and productive working relationship.
• IONOSminorOthersWebsite hosting provider for the company's website rudolph-trucking.de. Hosting company is IONOS SE, Elgendorfer Str. 57, 56410 Montabaur.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Gebrüder Weiss: Gebrüder Weiss is a family-owned Austrian/DACH mid-sized logistics provider offering land transport, air & sea freight, and warehousing. Comparable to Rudolph in size, ownership profile, and DACH focus, though it operates across a broader geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Hellmann is a large Osnabrück-headquartered global logistics provider with air & sea freight, road, and contract logistics including GDP-compliant pharma and customs services. It overlaps with Rudolph across road feeder, air cargo handling, and pharma transport but at much larger scale.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Kuehne+Nagel is a global top-3 freight forwarder with strong airfreight, road, contract logistics, and specialized pharma (KN PharmaChain) offerings. Its KN PharmaChain cold-chain product competes directly with Rudolph's GDP pharma transport, though at vastly larger scale.
• CEVA Logistics: CEVA Logistics is a large global 3PL (CMA CGM group) offering air & sea freight, road, contract logistics, and healthcare cold-chain. Its airfreight and pharma logistics operations are functionally comparable to Rudolph's airport-anchored service stack.
• DSV: DSV is one of the world's largest freight forwarders with extensive air, sea, and road transport plus road feeder services across Europe. Its air freight and road feeder solutions compete directly with Rudolph for mid-market European cargo.
• DACHSER: DACHSER is a major German-headquartered logistics provider with European road transport, air & sea freight, and warehousing. While primarily a road-network incumbent, its air & sea segment and warehouse services overlap with parts of Rudolph's portfolio.
• Rhenus Logistics: Rhenus is a large German logistics specialist with air & sea freight, road transport, warehousing, and port/airport handling operations. Comparable to Rudolph in its combined freight forwarding + handling offering, though it operates globally and across many asset classes.

Direct peers

• Senator International: Senator International is a Hamburg-based mid-sized freight forwarder specializing in air and sea freight, with logistics projects for oversized/valuable cargo. Its air freight forwarding + project cargo focus is similar in scale and specialization to Rudolph's Stuttgart operation.
• cargo-partner: cargo-partner is a mid-sized Austrian-headquartered freight forwarder offering air, sea, and road transport plus warehousing, with strong German and Central European presence. Its integrated air-freight + road feeder + GDP pharma focus is closely comparable to Rudolph's airport-anchored service stack.
• Logwin AG: Logwin AG is a European air and ocean freight, road feeder, and contract logistics specialist headquartered in Luxembourg with German operations. Like Rudolph, it combines air cargo handling, road feeder service, and contract logistics, making it a closely comparable mid-sized direct peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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