Gondrand International AG

What Gondrand International AG does

Gondrand International AG, now operating as NTG Road AG, is a Swiss freight forwarding and logistics company headquartered in Romanshorn with a branch office in Schaanwald. Founded in 1874, the firm delivers road, air, ocean, and multimodal freight services alongside customs clearance (24/7), warehouse logistics, project transport, and specialized handling for dangerous goods and temperature-controlled or deep-freeze cargo (pharmaceuticals, foods). Operations are supported by GMP+/GDP/ADR compliance, TAPA TSR Level 1 security certification, and mandatory adherence to GC SPEDLOGSWISS General Terms and Conditions, with coverage spanning the European road network from Sicily to the North Cape and Portugal to the Urals through a network of trusted carrier partners. Since the rebranding, NTG Road AG operates as a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S, a publicly listed Danish transport group with local presence in more than 20 countries, enabling cross-border service delivery from Switzerland to Nordic, Baltic, and broader European markets.

The business model is transaction-fee based: revenue is generated through freight forwarding fees priced per shipment by type, weight, distance, and service level (standard, express, temperature-controlled, dangerous goods), with both one-time shipments and regular business contracts supported. Go-to-market is sales-led, combining direct enterprise sales through the local Swiss offices, inside sales via website-based quote request forms, and cross-sell access to NTG Group's global account portfolio. Primary customer segments are B2B freight shippers (manufacturers, retailers, trading companies), with secondary use cases in pharmaceutical/healthcare cold-chain logistics and specialized goods (furniture, high-value cargo). Core technology consists of an integrated logistics platform enabling real-time shipment tracking, transparent order processing, and customs clearance workflows, integrated with NTG Group's global IT systems; no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed, reflecting the bespoke nature of freight contracts.

Name

Gondrand International AG

Legal name

NTG Road AG

Website

https://ntggondrand.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1874

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NTG Road AG (formerly Gondrand International AG) is a Swiss freight forwarding and logistics subsidiary of NTG Nordic Transport Group, providing road, air, ocean, and multimodal freight plus customs and cold-chain services to B2B shippers across Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (4885), Specialized Freight Trucking (4842)

SIC

Arrangement Of Transportation Of Freight & Cargo (4731), Trucking (No Local) (4213)

akta.pro primary industry

Automotive / Finished Vehicle & Parts Road Logistics Forwarding (TLACACAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Temperature-Controlled Road Freight (Reefer Trucking & Cross-Border) (TLACAMAH)

Keywords

• Freight forwarding
• Road freight
• Customs clearance
• Warehouse logistics
• Multimodal transport

Headquarters

HQ city

Romanshorn

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Freight forwarding services: NTG Road AG generates revenue through freight forwarding fees for road freight, air freight, ocean freight, customs clearance, and related logistics services. Services are priced based on shipment type, weight, distance, and service level (standard vs. express, temperature-controlled, dangerous goods). Both one-time shipment and regular business customer relationships are supported.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

NTG Road AG (formerly Gondrand International AG) is a Swiss freight forwarding and logistics company that provides road, air, and ocean freight services, customs clearance, warehouse logistics, and specialized transport (including temperature-controlled, dangerous goods, and project cargo). Operating as part of NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S, the company covers the entire European road network through its own offices and partner network spanning more than 20 countries.

Product overview

NTG Road AG (formerly Gondrand International AG) operates as part of NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S, offering a comprehensive suite of freight forwarding and logistics services. The company provides road freight as its primary offering (covering international groupage, part and full loads, charter, dangerous goods, intermodal, express, cross-trade, and temperature-controlled transport), complemented by air freight and ocean freight services, customs clearance, warehouse logistics, express freight, project transport, furniture logistics, 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics), and multimodal freight solutions. With 150 years of experience, the company serves customers through a worldwide network of offices spanning more than 20 countries, operating across the entire European road network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Road Freight Services Comprehensive road freight services covering international groupage, part and full loads, charter services, dangerous goods handling, intermodal solutions, express services, cross-trade services, temperature-controlled transport (pharmaceuticals, foods), and deep-freeze transport, operating across the entire European road network from Sicily to the North Cape and Portugal to the Urals. Targeted at B2B shippers requiring European road freight.
• Air Freight Services Air freight solutions for time-sensitive shipments, ensuring fast, secure, and efficient delivery tailored to customer needs. Targeted at businesses requiring expedited international deliveries.
• Ocean Freight Services Ocean freight services for larger shipment volumes, providing comprehensive solutions with the same dedication to quality and reliability as air freight. Targeted at businesses moving bulk or large-volume cargo internationally.
• Customs Clearance Services Customs management services available 24/7 to address complex customs queries, providing expert assistance for all customs-related needs. Targeted at businesses engaged in cross-border freight movements.
• Warehouse Logistics Warehouse and storage solutions as part of the logistics offerings, including consolidation programs and supply chain optimization services. Targeted at businesses requiring storage and inventory management as part of their supply chain.
• Express Freight Time-critical express freight services for urgent shipments, offering fast and flexible delivery options. Targeted at businesses with time-sensitive logistics needs.
• Project Transport Specialized project transport services for oversized or complex cargo requiring custom logistics solutions. Targeted at businesses moving heavy, oversized, or non-standard cargo.
• Furniture Logistics Specialized furniture logistics services for the transportation and handling of furniture, including assembly and installation services. Targeted at furniture retailers, manufacturers, and relocation companies.
• 4PL (Fourth-Party Logistics) Fourth-party logistics services providing complete supply chain management and optimization solutions. Targeted at enterprises seeking outsourced end-to-end supply chain orchestration.
• Multimodal Freight Intermodal transport solutions combining road, rail, air, and ocean freight for optimized logistics. Targeted at businesses seeking cost-efficient, mode-optimized cross-border shipping.
• TAPA TSR 1 Certified High-Security Transport High-security road transport service with TAPA TSR Level 1 certification, featuring special trailers with electronic locks, hidden GPS devices, geofenced routes, 24/7 monitoring from a control tower, panic boxes for drivers, and TAPA-approved rest stops. Targeted at shippers of high-value and sensitive cargo.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GC SPEDLOGSWISS (Swiss Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association)coreOthersNTG Road AG works exclusively according to the most recent version of the General Terms and Conditions of the Swiss Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (GC SPEDLOGSWISS). This is a mandatory industry association membership and standards body governing Swiss freight forwarding operations.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hellmann Worldwide Logistics: German family-owned global forwarder with road, air, ocean, customs, and contract logistics services. Similar mid-tier scale and European road focus to NTG Road AG, including fashion/retail and perishables specializations.
• DACHSER: German-headquartered logistics company with strong European road freight (groupage, part/full loads) and contract logistics. Directly comparable to NTG Road AG's European road network model, with comparable specialized verticals.
• Fr. Meyer's Sohn (FMS): German family-owned freight forwarder specializing in land, air, and ocean transport with strong European road and customs capabilities. Comparable mid-sized direct peer in European groupage and forwarding.
• NTG Nordic Transport Group A/S: The publicly listed Danish parent company of NTG Road AG. Operates the same road, air, ocean, and customs forwarding model across 20+ countries; the Swiss subsidiary is one of its national operating arms.

Broad incumbents

• DSV A/S: One of the world's largest freight forwarders with a strong European road and air/ocean footprint following its Schenker acquisition. Directly comparable service portfolio and customer base to NTG Road AG but at vastly greater scale.
• DHL Global Forwarding: Deutsche Post DHL's freight forwarding division offering road, air, ocean, customs, and 4PL services worldwide. Competes with NTG Road AG for European B2B shippers and shares the same multimodal product breadth.
• Panalpina (now DSV Air & Sea): Swiss-founded global forwarder specializing in air and ocean freight with strong perishables and pharma verticals, now part of DSV. Closely comparable Swiss heritage and pharmaceutical/cold-chain positioning to NTG Road AG.
• CEVA Logistics: CMA CGM-owned global logistics provider offering road, air, ocean, contract logistics, and 4PL. Overlaps with NTG Road AG's end-to-end forwarding and supply chain management offerings, particularly across European corridors.
• Kuehne + Nagel: Global #1 freight forwarder with deep European road and intermodal capabilities plus road, air, ocean, and customs offerings. Overlaps directly with NTG Road AG's multimodal service suite, particularly in pharma and high-value verticals.

Regional players

• GLS (General Logistics Systems): Europe-focused parcel and freight services provider, owned by Royal Mail PostNL. While more parcel-skewed than NTG Road AG, it competes in European B2B road logistics across overlapping customer segments.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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