Tefra Terminfracht Gmbh

What Tefra Terminfracht Gmbh does

TEFRA Terminfracht GmbH is a German express courier and time-critical transport company headquartered in Fellbach, Baden-Württemberg, founded in 1999 and operating for over 25 years. The firm specializes in same-day direct transport (Sonderfahrten, Eiltransporte, Direkttransporte), picking up freight and delivering it without transshipment to minimize delay risk. Its portfolio spans an exclusive personal courier service (including on-board courier for worldwide shipments), flexible variable transport, Europe-wide direct road transport, 24/7 service, fleet outsourcing alternatives, spare parts logistics, scheduled delivery logistics, dedicated vehicle transport (including luxury and racing cars), errand services, packaging solutions for fragile or temperature-sensitive goods, worldwide air and sea freight via group partners, and transport/fleet analysis and consulting. The offering is delivered through a combination of an owned vehicle fleet (ranging from passenger cars up to 40-tonne trucks, with a Mercedes Vito added in November 2025) and a network of contracted transport partners.

The business is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Schmalz+Schön Logistikgruppe, a diversified logistics group also based in Fellbach. It is led by Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) Michael Schmid, with a small named office team covering dispatch, accounting, external sales, and marketing, plus a driver team. TEFRA contracts exclusively with businesses (Unternehmer) under §14 BGB and operates under the Allgemeine Deutsche Spediteurbedingungen (ADSp), holding DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification from TÜV SÜD. The firm has no proprietary technology platform; operations are run on standard logistics tooling supplemented by a 24/7 phone hotline and email intake, with digital marketing via Google AdWords and social channels. Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee, quote-based pay-as-you-go model, with rates determined by shipment size, vehicle class, distance, and urgency.

Customer segmentation is horizontal across B2B verticals including industry, automotive, trade/commerce, services, and other logistics/Spedition companies, with primary use cases centered on urgent shipments, production-line spare parts support, same-day delivery, and capacity overflow when customers lack their own fleet. No individual customer logos or revenue concentration figures are publicly disclosed. Geographic focus is Europe-wide road transport supplemented by global air/sea freight through group partners, with primary operational density in the Stuttgart/southern Germany industrial corridor.

Name

Tefra Terminfracht Gmbh

Legal name

TEFRA Terminfracht GmbH

Website

https://kurier-tefra.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

TEFRA Terminfracht GmbH is a German express courier in Fellbach, founded in 1999, providing same-day direct B2B time-critical transport across Europe via owned and partner fleets. It is a subsidiary of the Schmalz+Schön Logistikgruppe, serving industry, automotive, trade, and logistics customers with 24/7 dispatch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Express Courier & Time-Critical Transport

NAICS

Couriers and Express Delivery Services (4921), Couriers and Express Delivery Services (492110), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851)

SIC

Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Air Courier Services (4513)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Next-Flight-Out (NFO) / Hand-Carry Courier (OBC) (TLADANAB)

Keywords

• Express courier services
• Time-critical transport
• Direct freight transport
• Spare parts logistics
• Special trip haulage

Headquarters

HQ city

Fellbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Express Courier and Transport Services: Transaction-based transport services for urgent shipments. Services include same-day pickup and direct delivery (Laden-Liefern), express courier, and direct transport across Europe. Charges based on shipment size, weight, distance, and urgency level.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

TEFRA Terminfracht GmbH provides time-critical express courier and direct freight transport services (Sonderfahrten, Eiltransporte, Direkttransporte) across Europe with same-day pickup and direct delivery (Laden-Liefern). Service is delivered with a mixed fleet from passenger cars to 40-ton trucks, supplemented by spare parts logistics, delivery logistics, vehicle transport, and worldwide air/sea freight handled via group partners.

Product overview

TEFRA Terminfracht GmbH is an express courier and logistics company based in Fellbach, Germany, offering a unified portfolio of transport and logistics services. The core offering is same-day direct transport (Sonderfahrten/Eiltransporte/Direkttransporte) with vehicles ranging from cars to trucks, operating 24/7 throughout Europe. Services include spare parts logistics, delivery logistics, vehicle transport, air/sea freight, packaging solutions, errand services, fleet alternatives, and transport analysis/consulting. The portfolio is delivered through a combination of own fleet (Mercedes Vito added November 2025) and contracted transport partners, with all services aligned under the 'so gut wie schon da' (as good as already there) positioning.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Exklusiv & persönlich (Exclusive & Personal Courier Service) Personal courier service offering pick-up and delivery akin to a taxi service for goods. Includes security, reliability, and on-board courier service that can fly with shipments worldwide; targeted at B2B clients with high-value or time-sensitive items.
• Variabel & flexibel (Variable & Flexible Transport) Flexible transport services spanning vehicle classes from PKW (100 kg payload) to large trucks (24 t payload, 13 loading meters), with same-day loading and direct delivery without transshipment; designed for B2B customers needing adaptable capacity.
• Europaweit (Europe-Wide Transport) Direct transport services throughout Europe covering industries including industrial, automotive, retail, services, and logistics sectors; intended for businesses requiring cross-border time-critical freight movement.
• 7×24 Service (24/7 Availability) Round-the-clock availability 7 days a week, 24 hours a day with personal reachability, sufficient vehicle availability, and central office support at all times; aimed at businesses with urgent transport needs outside normal business hours.
• Alternativen zum eigenen Fuhrpark (Fleet Alternatives) Outsourcing solution for companies seeking alternatives to maintaining their own vehicle fleet; offers the full vehicle palette from cars to trucks available around the clock for factory traffic, local transport, tours, or messenger services.
• Ersatzteil-Logistik (Spare Parts Logistics) Spare parts logistics including storage, picking, reporting, and handling with guaranteed availability; draws from own warehouse or partner facilities for rapid delivery of required parts to industrial and automotive customers.
• Besorgungsfahrten (Errand Services) Errand and procurement services handling trips to offices, authorities, and other institutions, freeing up resources for customers' core competencies; aimed at B2B clients needing outsourced local logistics support.
• Auslieferungslogistik (Delivery Logistics) Flexible delivery logistics tailored to customer requirements for plants, food, automotive, and medical products with scheduled day tours and guaranteed time windows.
• Fahrzeugtransporte (Vehicle Transports) Exclusive vehicle transport throughout Europe, closed or open, with winch loading when needed; handles vehicles from tractors to racing cars and luxury sedans for B2B and dealer customers.
• Verpackungslösungen (Packaging Solutions) Custom packaging solutions including reusable or single-use packaging, delivered through group partners for shock-sensitive, fragile, and temperature-sensitive goods; targeted at B2B shippers with sensitive cargo.
• Weltweit per Luft- und Seefracht (Worldwide Air & Sea Freight) Global air and sea freight transport services offered in cooperation with partners from the Schmalz+Schön corporate group; extends TEFRA's European road reach to worldwide destinations for B2B customers.
• Analyse & Beratung (Analysis & Consulting) Transport, warehouse, and fleet analysis with profitability reviews; offers in-person consultation to discuss current situations and explore optimization opportunities for B2B customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Minimized risk of delays through direct transport without reloading
• +1 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

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Schmalz+Schön LogistikgruppecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTEFRA Terminfracht GmbH is a subsidiary of the Schmalz+Schön Logistikgruppe based in Fellbach. The group provides shared services and synergies across its logistics companies.
• Tefra Travel Logistics GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company specializing in baggage service. Located in Hamburg. A specialized luggage service is offered through this affiliated company.
• Schmalz+Schön Group Partners (Air/Sea Freight)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAir and sea freight transports worldwide are offered in cooperation with partners from their corporate group. This provides global coverage beyond their European road transport network.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Trans-o-Flex: German specialist logistics provider operating a dedicated express network for time-sensitive pharma and high-value goods. Comparable to TEFRA's pharmaceutical/medical and automotive spare-parts delivery focus with active temperature and time-definite services.
• Kurierdienst Käuffer: Mid-sized German express courier focused on direct, time-critical transport with same-day Sonderfahrten in the Stuttgart/regional market. Closely comparable in service offering, vehicle class mix, and target B2B customer base in southern Germany.
• GO! Express & Logistics: Germany-headquartered express courier network specializing in time-critical overnight and same-day transport with a wide vehicle range (bike to 24t). Closest direct peer to TEFRA in scale, geography, and service mix for B2B urgent shipments.
• Time:matters (DHL Group): DHL-owned specialist in time-critical, same-day and hand-carry/on-board courier services across Europe and globally. Operates in TEFRA's core niche (Sonderfahrten, Eiltransporte) and competes directly on expedited Europe-wide and worldwide OBC shipments.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: Large European land, air, and ocean logistics integrator with contract logistics solutions. Competes for German automotive and industrial transport contracts at a much broader portfolio scale than TEFRA.
• FedEx Express Europe: Global integrator offering time-definite international priority freight and courier services across Europe. Competes with TEFRA on cross-border urgent shipments but at much broader portfolio scale.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Germany-headquartered global logistics provider with contract logistics, road, air, and sea freight divisions. Overlaps on time-critical road/air freight and spare-parts logistics for industrial customers.
• DHL Express: Global express leader and parent of time:matters. Competes on time-critical international air freight and, via its German road network, on the same urgent B2B Sonderfahrten segment TEFRA serves.
• UPS (express & freight): Global integrator with strong European air and ground time-definite capabilities. Overlaps with TEFRA's expedited and international offerings but operates at far greater scale and breadth.

Regional players

• Rundfracht / Mercurio (part of K+N): German road freight network and same-day courier service operating in the Stuttgart and Baden-Württemberg region. Directly comparable geography and vehicle class mix to TEFRA's southern Germany footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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