Hyundai Glovis Europe

What Hyundai Glovis Europe does

Hyundai Glovis Europe (legal entity Glovis Europe GmbH) is the European arm of South Korean Hyundai Glovis and part of the Hyundai Motor Group, established in Offenbach, Germany in February 2006 and headquartered since August 2021 at Frankfurter Strasse 60-68, Eschborn. The company delivers end-to-end logistics and supply chain services across finished vehicles, freight forwarding, used car distribution, and EV battery circularity, serving automotive OEMs (including Volkswagen Group on a 5-year sea contract signed 2020 and Hyundai Motor Group affiliates), dealers, fleet operators, and industrial shippers across at least nine European countries (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Austria, Hungary, the UK, Poland, and Slovenia). Operations are anchored by 1 corporation, 5 branches, 8 offices, and 1 shop, supported by the ADAMPOL S.A. trucking subsidiary (acquired 2015) and the Stena GLOVIS shipping joint venture (2019), with dedicated port capacity secured at Bremerhaven via BLG Group (2021).

The product portfolio is organized into three primary business areas plus specialized services. Finished Vehicle Logistics covers multi-modal transport (road, rail, sea) with VPC/PDI, yard management, customs clearance, and dealer delivery. Freight Forwarding provides air freight (general cargo, ULD building, express, charter, dangerous goods), ocean freight (FCL/LCL), road freight (FTL/LTL, intermodal, ADR), and 1.22 million SQM of warehousing (general, climate-controlled, hazardous materials). The Used Car Business combines the Global Autobell export platform with the Autobell brand for local B2B/B2C distribution in Germany and the EU, and the Used EV Battery Business uses a proprietary patented pallet and Smart Collection and Processing System to run a closed-loop reverse-logistics chain spanning collection hubs, SOH diagnosis, second-life ESS applications, and certified recycling. Underlying technology includes the Airtracking GLOVIS portal, an ocean freight/overland tracking platform, the Global Procurement Management System (GPMS), and a Smart Collection and Processing System for batteries, all connected to a "Global Smart SCM" umbrella platform.

Revenue is generated on a transaction-fee / contract basis through quote-based B2B engagements governed by Hyundai Glovis Europe's General Terms and Conditions, with multi-year contracts (e.g., KIFFA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading for ocean shipments). Go-to-market combines enterprise field sales to OEMs and large shippers, channel partnerships (ADAMPOL, ocean and air carriers, BLG Group), self-service tracking portals, and a business-inquiries form segmented by Finished Vehicle Logistics, Freight Forwarding, Used Car Business, and Other. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed.

Name

Hyundai Glovis Europe

Legal name

Glovis Europe GmbH

Website

https://glovis.eu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Hyundai Glovis Europe is the European logistics subsidiary of South Korea's Hyundai Glovis, providing multi-modal finished vehicle transport, freight forwarding, warehousing, used car export, and EV battery circular logistics to automotive OEMs, dealers, fleet operators, and industrial shippers across at least nine European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Automotive Logistics Services

NAICS

Specialized Freight Trucking (4842), General Freight Trucking (4841), Deep Sea Freight Transportation (483111), General Freight Trucking, Long-Distance (48412)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking & Courier Services (No Air) (4210), Deep Sea Foreign Transportation Of Freight (4412), Wholesale-Motor Vehicles & Motor Vehicle Parts & Supplies (5010)

akta.pro primary industry

Finished Vehicle Road Carriers (Car Haulers/Auto Transport) (TLADAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Finished Vehicle Ocean RoRo & Deep-Sea Vehicle Carriers (TLADAJAC), EV & High-Value Vehicle Logistics (Battery/Charging Constraints, Security) (TLADAJAI), Cross-Border Vehicle Logistics & Customs/Compliance (VIN, Documentation) (TLADAJAL)

Keywords

• Automotive logistics services
• Finished vehicle transport
• International freight forwarding
• Used car export platform
• EV battery logistics

Headquarters

HQ city

Eschborn

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Finished Vehicle Logistics: End-to-end transport of finished vehicles across Europe by road, rail, sea, and multimodal solutions including VPC/PDI, yard management, pre-transportation, customs clearance, and dealer delivery
2. Freight Forwarding Services: International freight forwarding covering air freight (general cargo consolidation, ULD building, express shipments, charter solutions), ocean freight (FCL/LCL, customs clearance), road freight (FTL, LTL, express delivery, intermodal), and warehousing & distribution services
3. Used Car Business: Export of high-quality used vehicles through Global Autobell platform with vehicle history checks, purchasing, and logistics support. Local distribution through Autobell brand in Germany serving B2B and B2C clients including authorized dealers, dealer groups, independent dealers, traders, and fleet companies
4. Used EV Battery Business: End-to-end battery logistics solutions for EV and ESS batteries including specialized consulting, collection, transport, recycling and reuse services, and refurbishment transportation using patented EV battery-specific pallets
5. Transportation, Storage and Logistics Services: Core logistics services governed by General Terms and Conditions for Sale of Transportation, Storage and Logistics Services, with KIFFA Multimodal Transport Bill of Lading for ocean shipments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hyundai Glovis Europe provides end-to-end logistics and supply chain services across Europe, specializing in finished vehicle transport via road, rail, sea, and multimodal solutions; international freight forwarding covering air, ocean, and road cargo; used car export and distribution through the Global Autobell platform; and specialized EV battery logistics with closed-loop recycling and second-life applications.

Product overview

Hyundai GLOVIS Europe is a logistics company operating three core business areas: Finished Vehicle Logistics (end-to-end automotive transport across Europe by road, rail, sea, and multimodal solutions), Freight Forwarding (international cargo shipments via air, ocean, road, and rail with warehousing & distribution), and Used Car Business (export and distribution through the Global Autobell platform and European Autobell brand). The company also provides specialized EV battery logistics for circular economy solutions. Additional services include shipment tracking portals for airfreight and ocean/overland cargo, and warehousing solutions spanning general, climate-controlled, and hazardous materials facilities. Operations are supported by subsidiary ADAMPOL (automotive logistics in Europe) and proprietary digital platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Global Autobell: Used car export platform providing complete one-stop service including vehicle history checks, vehicle purchasing, and integrated logistics support
• Autobell
• Euro China Train (ECT)
• Autobell Smart Auction
• Stena GLOVIS
• Rail 50

Products and services

• Finished Vehicle Logistics End-to-end automotive logistics covering transport of finished vehicles across Europe by road, rail, sea, and multimodal routes, including VPC/PDI services, yard management, customs clearance, and dealer delivery. Designed for automotive OEMs and manufacturers.
• Freight Forwarding International freight forwarding services covering air freight (general cargo consolidation, ULD building, express shipments, charter solutions, dangerous goods), ocean freight (FCL/LCL, customs clearance, packing, track & trace), road freight (FTL, LTL, express delivery, intermodal, ADR transport), and warehousing and distribution for diverse cargo types. Serves international shippers requiring flexible multi-modal freight solutions.
• Used Car Business (Global Autobell & Autobell) Global used car export through the Global Autobell platform providing vehicle history checks, purchasing, and integrated logistics, plus local distribution in Germany and EU countries through the Autobell brand serving B2B and B2C clients including authorized dealers, dealer groups, independent dealers, traders, and fleet companies.
• EV Battery Services & Closed-Loop Supply Chain End-to-end battery logistics for EV and ESS batteries including specialized consulting, collection, transport, recycling, and reuse, using patented EV battery-specific pallets. Includes smart collection and processing system with strategically located European hubs for diagnosis, second-life ESS applications, material recovery, and OEM refurbishment transport.
• Warehousing & Distribution Comprehensive warehousing services including general storage, climate-controlled facilities, hazardous materials handling, tire warehousing, shared multi-client warehousing, and on-demand short-term options, with advanced WMS integration for inventory management and stock control. Serves industrial customers including solar, automotive, and electronics sectors.
• ADAMPOL Finished Vehicle Distribution Wholly-owned subsidiary ADAMPOL S.A. provides trucking capacity and operational infrastructure for finished vehicle transportation across Europe, offering over 30 years of automotive logistics expertise supporting Hyundai GLOVIS Europe's vehicle shipping solutions.
• Stena GLOVIS Shipping Services Maritime shipping joint venture with Stena providing vessel-based vehicle and cargo transport capabilities across European shipping lanes as part of Hyundai GLOVIS Europe's sea freight offering.
• Euro China Train (ECT)

Quantifiable outcome

• Rail 50 strategy aims to shift more than 50% of finished vehicle transport in Europe from road to rail by 2030
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic and core.

• BLG GroupstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 December 2021German BLG Group partnership signed December 2021 securing dedicated shipment space in Bremerhaven Port for vehicle logistics operations.
• Volkswagen GroupstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 20205-year sea-transportation contract signed July 2020 for automotive logistics services.
• Stena GLOVIScoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 March 2019Shipping joint venture established in Europe in March 2019, providing maritime shipping capabilities for vehicle and cargo transport.
• ADAMPOL S.A.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 February 2015Acquired in February 2015, ADAMPOL S.A. is a leading Polish company specializing in finished vehicle transportation across Europe. Founded in 1990 and strategically located in the heart of Europe, ADAMPOL brings over three decades of expertise in automotive logistics. Together with ADAMPOL, Hyundai GLOVIS offers comprehensive vehicle shipping solutions ensuring seamless transport coverage across the entire European continent.
• Leading Ocean CarrierscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrong partnerships with leading ocean carriers enabling reliable, scalable shipping solutions across all major trade lanes.
• Drive SustainabilitystrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCertified supplier within Drive Sustainability, a global initiative led by major automotive brands, contributing to advancing responsible sourcing and environmental performance across the automotive supply chain. Hyundai GLOVIS Europe achieved 95% grade in SAQ 5.0 assessment.
• Hyundai AutoEvercoreTechnology or IntegrationIncident Response Framework partnership where Hyundai AutoEver coordinates with GLOVIS Europe and HQ for rapid response to security incidents and system recovery.

Scale indicators16 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• DACHSER: German-headquartered logistics provider with European road freight, air & sea freight forwarding, and contract logistics. Comparable in European freight forwarding scale and automotive/industrial customer segments.
• DSV: Global transport and logistics provider with strong European footprint in road, air, and sea freight forwarding, including automotive and project cargo divisions. Comparable scale in European freight forwarding and similar customer mix of enterprise shippers.
• Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider offering international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road), contract logistics, and automotive supply chain solutions. Comparable cross-border Asia-Europe forwarding capabilities and automotive customer base.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Division of Deutsche Post DHL offering air freight, ocean freight, road transport, and customs services globally. Largest freight forwarder by volume and a direct competitor in air, ocean, and road forwarding as well as automotive logistics solutions.
• Kuehne+Nagel: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with leading market share in sea freight, air freight, road logistics, and contract logistics. Directly competes with Hyundai Glovis Europe's general freight forwarding business and increasingly in automotive logistics.
• CEVA Logistics: Global logistics provider (CMA CGM group) offering freight management, contract logistics, finished vehicle logistics, and ground transportation. Direct competitor in European automotive logistics and freight forwarding.
• Nippon Express: Japanese global logistics company with strong international freight forwarding, warehousing, and automotive logistics capabilities. Comparable in multimodal freight forwarding and Asian-to-European trade lanes.
• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German-headquartered global logistics company with strong European road, air, and ocean freight forwarding operations, plus automotive logistics solutions. Direct competitor in European freight forwarding and automotive transport.
• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: Global finished vehicle logistics specialist operating RoRo ocean vessels, vehicle processing centers, and inland distribution networks across Europe, Americas, and Asia. Closest comparable in finished vehicle multimodal transport, including EV and high-value vehicle handling.
• Höegh Autoliners: Norwegian RoRo ocean carrier specializing in finished vehicle transportation, high-and-heavy cargo, and breakbulk. Direct competitor in finished vehicle ocean shipping, especially into and out of European ports.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks3 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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