Trans Auriga Gmbh - Smart Solutions

What Trans Auriga Gmbh - Smart Solutions does

Trans Auriga GmbH - Smart Solutions is a privately held German multimodal freight forwarder headquartered in Stuttgart, founded in 2008 by Tobias Pisall and Timo Wittmann and re-established as an independent company in 2017. The firm offers an integrated service portfolio spanning sea freight (LCL, FCL, Breakbulk, RoRo), air freight (consolidated, express, part- and full-charter), European road freight (LTL, FTL, special transports), oversized and heavy-lift special transports with in-house permit processing, project logistics, supply chain management, warehousing and e-commerce fulfillment, and logistics consulting. Its stated scale signals are 255 satisfied customers, operations across 95+ active countries, 40,657 containers moved, and 601,215 kilometers traveled.

The underlying technology stack is centered on modern IT project management tools used to coordinate complex, multi-modal project logistics, complemented by a proprietary real-time shipment tracking platform that delivers automated email notifications and partner-integrated exception management. Digital touchpoints include an online meeting-booking portal (portal.transauriga.com) for enterprise consultation scheduling and active presence on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and X. The platform is positioned as an integration-and-visibility layer rather than an AI-driven system; no AI/ML capabilities, APIs, or SDKs are disclosed. Certifications include ISO and AEO (Authorized Economic Operator), with FIATA and local freight-forwarding association memberships extending industry standing.

Trans Auriga generates revenue on a transaction-fee basis via quote-based, pay-as-you-go pricing tied to shipment volume, weight, dimensions, and complexity. Go-to-market is direct enterprise sales led by the Managing Directors and specialized department heads (Sales & Procurement, Air & Ocean, Trucking & Oversize, Supply Chain), supplemented by a worldwide partner network. Customer segments are diversified across manufacturing and machine construction (primary), e-commerce/online retail, industrial and infrastructure projects, and corporate logistics departments. The firm is bootstrapped — no venture capital, private equity, or institutional investment is indicated in available sources — and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Trans Auriga Gmbh - Smart Solutions

Legal name

TRANS AURIGA GmbH

Website

https://transauriga.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Trans Auriga GmbH is a Stuttgart-based, founder-led German freight forwarder offering integrated sea, air, road, and special-transport logistics plus project logistics and consulting to enterprise customers across 95+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Freight Forwarding & Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Specialized Freight (except Used Goods) Trucking, Long-Distance (48423)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731)

akta.pro primary industry

Intermodal Drayage Coordination & Port/Rail Ramp Transfers (TLACAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

FCL (Full Container Load) Ocean Forwarding (TLACABAA), Intermodal Terminal Value-Added Services (Cross-Dock, Transload, Stuffing/Stripping) (TLAJAFAL), Customs Brokerage for Ocean Shipments (Import/Export Clearance) (TLACABAG)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding services
• International logistics solutions
• Ocean and air freight
• Project logistics management
• Supply chain consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight and Logistics Services: Revenue generated through a comprehensive suite of freight and logistics services including ocean freight (LCL, FCL, Breakbulk, RoRo), air freight (groupage, express, part-charter, full-charter), land freight (LTL, FTL, oversize), special transports, project logistics, supply chain management, warehousing and logistics, and consulting. Transaction-based fees for freight services, likely measured by volume, weight, dimensions, and complexity of shipments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Trans Auriga is a German freight forwarder delivering integrated international logistics services spanning sea freight (LCL, FCL, Breakbulk, RoRo), air freight (groupage, express, part-charter, full-charter), land freight (LTL, FTL, oversize), special/oversized transports, project logistics, warehousing, supply chain management, and logistics consulting. The offering is supported by an in-house real-time shipment tracking platform and modern IT project management tools for complex multi-modal coordination.

Product overview

Trans Auriga offers a comprehensive suite of logistics services structured as an integrated service portfolio rather than a unified software platform. The core offering spans multimodal freight transport: Sea Freight (LCL/FCL/Breakbulk/RoRo), Air Freight (consolidated/express/charter), Land Freight (LTL/FTL/special transports), and Special/Over-size Transports. These are complemented by value-added services including Logistics & Warehousing (with cross-docking, e-commerce fulfillment, and value-added services like neutralization and repackaging), Project Logistics as the company's flagship specialty, Supply Chain Management for end-to-end orchestration, and Consulting services. A digital real-time tracking platform supports the service offering. The Container Dimensions Guide serves as a complementary resource. The company positions itself as a full-service logistics provider combining all transport modes with personalized service.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sea Freight (Seefracht) Global ocean freight services covering LCL (Less than Container Load), FCL (Full Container Load), Breakbulk, and RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipments across international sea routes, for customers requiring international maritime transport of goods.
• Air Freight (Luftfracht) Time-critical air cargo solutions including consolidated freight (groupage), express shipping, part-charter, and full-charter options for urgent or high-value deliveries worldwide.
• Land Freight (Landfracht) European road transport services offering LTL (less-than-truckload) groupage, LTL partial loads, FTL (full truckload) full loads, and special transports with double crew for extended operations.
• Special Transports (Sondertransporte) Customized oversized and heavy cargo transport solutions with in-house permit processing, handling heavy-duty and large-scale shipments requiring specialized handling and regulatory approvals.
• Project Logistics (Projektlogistik) Complex project logistics management described as the company's 'king's discipline', integrating all transport modes with modern IT project management tools for seamless coordination of large-scale logistics projects.
• Logistics & Warehousing Comprehensive logistics solutions including warehouse management, e-commerce fulfillment, cross-docking, outdoor and indoor storage facilities in ports and abroad, plus value-added services such as neutralization and repackaging.
• Supply Chain Management End-to-end supply chain orchestration from supplier logistics through to customer warehouse or construction site, enabling clients to focus on core competencies while ensuring seamless operations.
• Logistics Consulting Strategic logistics consulting covering Incoterm strategy development, process optimization, logistics procurement tendering, interim management, and specialist shipping team support to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 255 satisfied customers, 95+ active countries, 40,657 containers moved, 601,215 km traveled

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered moderate and core.

• FIATAmoderateOthersFIATA membership provides access to a broad international network and additional resources for safety, quality assurance, and industry standards in freight forwarding. FIATA is the International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations.
• Local Freight Forwarding Association (Lokaler Speditionsverband)moderateOthersMembership in the local freight forwarding association provides access to industry resources, networking, and ensures compliance with local logistics standards and regulations.
• Transport Insurance PartnerscoreOthersPartnership with insurance providers for transport insurance, enabling the company to offer comprehensive cargo insurance covering virtually any transport risk beyond standard carrier liability, particularly through specialized traffic liability insurance coverage.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Osnabrück-headquartered family-owned global freight forwarder offering air, sea, road, and contract logistics including project logistics. Closely comparable mid-sized German forwarder with multimodal services and a similar industrial customer profile.
• deugro: German-headquartered specialist in project cargo, heavy lift, and turnkey logistics for industrial customers. Direct competitor in the same project-logistics niche that Trans Auriga calls its 'king's discipline'.
• Blue Water Shipping: Danish mid-sized forwarder specializing in project logistics, heavy lift, and multimodal transport. Closely comparable specialist competing for the same industrial and infrastructure project customers.
• Fracht AG: Swiss-headquartered family-owned multimodal forwarder with sea, air, road, project cargo, and warehousing services. Comparable mid-sized forwarder with a strong European industrial customer base.
• Röhlig Logistics: Bremen-based mid-sized German forwarder with global air, sea, and project logistics operations. Comparable in size, German mid-market positioning, and integrated multimodal service offering.
• Bertschi: Swiss family-owned multimodal logistics provider specializing in bulk, container, and intermodal transport with global reach. Comparable asset-light forwarding / multimodal business serving industrial customers.

Broad incumbents

• DB Schenker: German-headquartered global logistics incumbent offering integrated freight forwarding, contract logistics, and project logistics. Broader portfolio at much greater scale than Trans Auriga.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Global #1 ocean and air freight forwarder with extensive sea, air, road, contract logistics, and project logistics offerings. Broad incumbent competing for the same enterprise customers but at vastly greater scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: World's largest air and ocean freight forwarder (part of Deutsche Post DHL Group) offering air, ocean, road, project logistics, and customs. Overlaps heavily with Trans Auriga's service portfolio but at massive global scale.
• DSV: Danish global freight forwarder (now including former DB Schenker and Panalpina) with sea, air, road, and project logistics. Broad incumbent with much larger scale and global network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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