Online Systemlogistik Gmbh & Co. Kg

What Online Systemlogistik Gmbh & Co. Kg does

Online Systemlogistik GmbH & Co. KG (OSL) is a privately held German general cargo cooperative headquartered in Paderborn, with its operational center at the Central Hub (ZUB I and ZUB II) in Schlitz near Fulda. Founded in the mid-1990s, the company operates a hub-and-spoke logistics network built around 101-102 "system partners" — owner-managed, medium-sized logistics firms from Germany and Europe — who are bound by Matrix certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HACCP) and guaranteed loading quotas of up to eight floor positions, three loading meters, and five tons per relation and hub. The platform dispatches approximately 250 trucks nightly across three hubs (Schlitz, Porta Westfalica, Nördlingen) and offers six branded logistics products: ONLINE Speed Cargo (24/48-hour nationwide distribution), Green Cargo (sustainable transport), Premium Cargo (fixed transit times), Express Cargo (urgent shipments), Beschaffungs Cargo (procurement logistics), and ONLINE International.

Underlying the network is a centralized IT and clearing stack featuring a real-time consignment tracking system, a central clearing platform for partner settlements and billing, and a partner portal (ssl.oslnet.de). The allnet Alliance — a trilateral cooperation with ASTRE palet System (France) and One Express (Italy) — extends reach to 314 locations in 42 European countries, ~17,000 vehicles, 18 hubs, and 28,000 employees, with throughput of 36,000 pallets per day (9 million per year). A €13.5 million investment is underway to expand the Central Hub by ~4,000 sqm and 42 gates (completion end-2027), alongside a planned E-Ladepark with 18 charging points (operational 2028).

The business model combines recurring revenue from system partner membership and quality compliance services with transaction-based revenue from freight fees across multiple service tiers, settled through the central clearing system. The company is led by Managing Director Petra Welling, with Mike Wüllner and Verena Käuper as authorized signatories, and reports no external investors or parent company. Operations are confined to Europe (18 countries directly, 42 via allnet), and the company has no disclosed public revenue figures, no app products, and no public API surface.

Name

Online Systemlogistik Gmbh & Co. Kg

Legal name

ONLINE Systemlogistik GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://oslnet.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1996

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Online Systemlogistik is a German general cargo cooperative that operates a hub-and-spoke logistics network of ~102 owner-managed system partners across 18 European countries, centralized on its Hub in Schlitz. It delivers B2B freight services (Speed, Green, Premium, Express, Beschaffung, International) and clears transactions through its own central billing platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

General Cargo Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Support Activities for Transportation (488)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Telecommunications & Network Equipment (TLAIALAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border Freight Brokerage (USMCA/EU, etc.) (TLADAMAN)

Keywords

• General cargo logistics
• Freight forwarding network
• Hub-and-spoke transport
• System cooperation logistics
• Stückgut distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Paderborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight/Shipping Services: The cooperative network charges freight fees for general cargo transportation services, including same-day and next-day delivery options (Speed Cargo, Premium Cargo, Express Cargo), green/sustainable transport options, and procurement logistics. These fees are collected from customers via system partners and settled through the central clearing system.
2. System Partner Membership: System partners pay fees to join the cooperative network, gaining access to the hub infrastructure, guaranteed loading quotas, quality certifications, IT systems, and the allnet European network. Partner onboarding requirements include certifications (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HACCP), fleet requirements, warehouse space, and IT solutions.
3. International Network Access (allnet): Through the allnet Alliance partnership, ONLINE Systemlogistik offers European-wide coverage (314 locations in 42 countries) enabling cross-border general cargo delivery and procurement logistics, generating revenue through partner fees and cross-network shipping settlements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Online Systemlogistik operates a hub-and-spoke general cargo (Stückgut) cooperative network centered on a Central Hub in Schlitz near Fulda, Germany. It offers systemized national and European freight transport through a network of 101-102 owner-managed medium-sized logistics partners, with guaranteed loading quotas and standardized overnight transit. Service portfolio includes Speed Cargo (24/48h), Green Cargo (sustainable), Premium Cargo (fixed transit times), Express Cargo (urgent), Beschaffungs Cargo (procurement logistics), and International services via the allnet Alliance covering 314 locations in 42 countries.

Product overview

ONLINE Systemlogistik operates a general cargo (Stückgut) cooperative network across Germany and Europe. The company's core offering consists of a hub-and-spoke logistics system centered at the Central Hub in Schlitz near Fulda, with approximately 101-102 system partners (owner-operated medium-sized logistics companies) providing nationwide and international coverage. The product portfolio includes six named logistics services: ONLINE Speed Cargo (24/48h nationwide), ONLINE Green Cargo (sustainable transport), ONLINE Premium Cargo (time-guaranteed), ONLINE Express Cargo (urgent deliveries), ONLINE Beschaffungs Cargo (procurement logistics), and ONLINE International. The network guarantees loading quotas per relation and hub, enabling safe national and international cargo delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ONLINE Speed Cargo: Nationwide general cargo distribution in 24/48 hours.
• ONLINE Green Cargo
• ONLINE Premium Cargo
• ONLINE Express Cargo
• ONLINE Beschaffungs Cargo
• ONLINE International

Products and services

• ONLINE Speed Cargo
• ONLINE Green Cargo
• ONLINE Premium Cargo
• ONLINE Express Cargo
• ONLINE Beschaffungs Cargo
• ONLINE International
• System Partner Network Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• 314 locations in 42 European countries through allnet Alliance
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• allnet Alliance of NetworkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerONLINE Systemlogistik is a cooperation partner of allnet Alliance, which includes ASTRE palet System (France), One Express (Italy), and ONLINE Systemlogistik (Germany). The alliance provides Europe-wide coverage of 314 locations in 42 countries, 17,000 vehicles, 18 hubs, 28,000 employees, and handles 36,000 pallets per day (9 million per year). Standard delivery times range from 24-96 hours across Europe.
• Italmondo (ITLM Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalmondo joined as a system partner in 2000 (26-year partnership as of 2026). The company is a third-generation family business founded in 1953, headquartered in Milan, Italy. It operates 28 branches worldwide with over 1,500 employees. Specializes in road transport, air and sea freight, hazardous goods, and chemical products. Serves major clients including Hoechst and Montecatini. Italmondo undergoes Matrix certification (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, HACCP) as part of the OSL quality management system.
• Global Express Austria GmbH (Hadolt Group)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal Express Austria joined OSL in April 2020 with Kalsdorf, Austria. Followed by Klagenfurt (2025) and Slovenia (April 2026). Croatia joined as of August 1, 2026, bringing total network to 102 partners. Founded in 1959, the family company is led by Rolf Hadolt (since 1985) and Felix Hadolt (since 2019). 270 employees, 500,000 annual shipments, 180 vehicles, 30,000 sqm logistics space (1,000 sqm in Croatia). Services include road transport, warehouse logistics, air and sea freight. Uses pacemaker.ai platform for CO2 emission tracking.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: DSV is a global transport and logistics company with significant European road freight and solutions operations. Competes with OSL for European general cargo and contract logistics business, but as a much larger publicly-listed integrator.
• DB Schenker: DB Schenker is one of Europe's largest land transport and contract logistics providers, offering general cargo and groupage services across Europe. Competes with OSL on the same general cargo end-market but operates owned infrastructure rather than a cooperative model.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: Hellmann is a German-headquartered global logistics provider offering road, air, sea freight, and contract logistics. Compares to OSL on German heritage and European general cargo road freight, though at substantially larger scale and broader service portfolio.
• DHL Freight (Deutsche Post DHL): DHL Freight is the European road freight arm of Deutsche Post DHL, offering groupage, less-than-truckload, and full-truckload services across Europe. A dominant incumbent in the same general cargo market where OSL operates.
• Dachser SE: Dachser is a large German family-owned logistics provider offering European general cargo, contract logistics, and road freight. Compares to OSL on German-headquartered European general cargo service, but at significantly larger scale and with owned assets.

Direct peers

• Emons Spedition GmbH & Co. KG: Emons is a German family-owned logistics provider with its own Stückgut network including central hubs and cross-border European coverage. Closely comparable to OSL on business model and target market for German mid-market general cargo shippers.
• IDS Logistik GmbH: IDS Logistik is another German general cargo cooperative network with a similar hub-and-spoke architecture and partner-owned mid-sized logistics companies. Direct functional competitor to OSL in the German Stückgut space.
• One Express (Italy): One Express is OSL's own alliance partner within allnet — an Italian general cargo cooperation with the same cooperative partner-network model. Together they cover their respective national markets and cross-connect via the allnet alliance.
• ASTRE Palet System: ASTRE is the French member of the allnet Alliance — a pallet-based general cargo cooperation across Europe with a similar cooperative structure. Compares directly to OSL as part of the same alliance network.
• CargoLine GmbH & Co. KG: CargoLine is the closest comparable to OSL — a German general cargo cooperative network with a central hub system and independent system partners across Germany and Europe. Both operate the same Stückgutkooperation model with guaranteed loading quotas and partnership-based coverage.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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