What Axess logistics does

Axess Logistics is a privately held Scandinavian vehicle-logistics company headquartered in Drammen, Norway, operating across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and connecting into broader Europe through rail infrastructure. Formed in 2017 through the merger of Autolink, Motortransport (founded 1962), and Skandiatransport, the company offers a complete imported-vehicle logistics solution that combines rail and road transport, port-based terminal handling, secure storage, pre-delivery inspection (PDI), and in-house workshop services including technical preparation, rust protection (via the Axess Antirust sub-brand and Norsk antirustforening), cosmetic preparation, conversions, and fleet customization. The group transports over one million vehicles annually through 15+ owned terminals — including Rosersberg (Sweden's Stockholm-region hub), Södertälje, Malmö, Halmstad, Gothenburg, Drammen, Bergen, Bodø, Mo i Rana, Narvik, and a newly expanded Fredericia site in Denmark — with a 2026 capacity addition of 70 new open rail wagons.

The company's technology stack centers on a logistics management platform that integrates a real-time Track & Trace customer portal, an online price calculator (Priskalkulator), and AI-supported transport optimization paired with a CO2 emission calculation system for environmental reporting. Customers include car dealers, OEMs' authorized importers, fleet operators (rental, construction, transport, craftsman businesses), and private vehicle owners, served through both a sales-led enterprise motion and a direct-to-consumer online booking flow with home delivery and express options. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on transport, PDI/workshop, and storage services, plus subscription-style annual corporate agreements; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certifications cover all operating countries, and the company has recently restructured from a geographic to a function-based organization, invested in High & Heavy transport for oversized units, and is scaling rail capacity to capture climate-smart cross-border flows.

Name

Axess logistics

Legal name

Axess Logistics AS

Website

https://autotransport.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Axess Logistics is a privately held Scandinavian vehicle-logistics company providing transport, storage, PDI, and customization services for new and used cars across Norway, Sweden, and Denmark, serving car dealers, importers, fleet operators, and private consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vehicle Logistics Services

NAICS

Freight Transportation Arrangement (488510), Freight Transportation Arrangement (48851), Warehousing and Storage (493), Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing (33621)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Vehicle Port Processing & Terminal Operations (PDI, Marshaling, Stevedoring) (TLADAJAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cross-Border Vehicle Logistics & Customs/Compliance (VIN, Documentation) (TLADAJAL)

Keywords

• Vehicle transport services
• Automotive logistics solutions
• Pre-delivery inspection
• Vehicle storage terminals
• Fleet customization services

Headquarters

HQ city

Drammen

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices15 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Vehicle transport services: Transport of vehicles across Norway, between Nordic countries, and internationally. Includes rail and truck transport with pricing based on distance, vehicle type, and services required.
2. Workshop and PDI services: Pre-delivery inspection (PDI), technical preparation, equipment mounting, rust protection, cosmetic preparation, decoration and wrapping, conversions and adaptations, fleet handling. Services performed at company terminals.
3. Storage services: Secure storage of vehicles at terminals with 24/7 security, fenced areas, and camera surveillance. Includes warehouse maintenance services tailored to customer requirements.
4. Anti-rust treatment: Rust protection treatments for new and used cars as part of Norwegian antirustforening chain. Includes undercarriage treatment and sandblasting services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Axess Logistics provides vehicle transport by rail and truck, secure terminal storage, pre-delivery inspection (PDI), workshop customization, anti-rust treatment, and fleet project services for new and used cars across Scandinavia. The company serves as a single point of contact for the complete logistics chain from vehicle arrival at port to final delivery, processing over one million vehicles annually.

Product overview

Axess Logistics offers a comprehensive suite of car logistics solutions for the Scandinavian market, combining transport, storage, and workshop services. The core offering centers on Biltransport (car transport) using rail and truck networks, supported by Lager (storage) facilities with 24/7 security at major Nordic ports. Workshop services (Verksted) provide PDI, rust protection, technical preparation, and custom modifications. Additional services include Track & Trace real-time vehicle tracking, Priskalkulator for pricing, Flåte prosjekter for fleet solutions, and specialized international transport, express delivery, home delivery, and High & Heavy transport for oversized vehicles. The company serves as a single point of contact for complete car logistics from order to delivery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Axess Antirust: Rust protection treatment services for new and used cars, part of Norsk antirustforening (Norwegian Rust Protection Association). Based at Drammen with over 50 years of experience.

Products and services

• Biltransport (Car Transport) Transport of vehicles by rail and truck across Norway, the Nordic countries, and internationally. Includes both domestic and international car transport services for dealers, importers, and private customers.
• Lagring (Storage) Secure storage services for importers and dealers with 24/7 security, fenced and camera-monitored areas, two parking structures, and large outdoor areas at the Drammen terminal.
• Verksted (Workshop) Customized workshop services including PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection), technical preparation, equipment mounting, rust protection, cosmetic preparation, decoration and wrapping, conversions and adaptations, special modifications, fleet handling, plan spraying, box and flatbed builds, and freezer and cooling solutions.
• Flåte prosjekter (Fleet Projects) Customized solutions for larger projects including rental cars, craftsman businesses, transport companies, and construction industry. Tailored fleet vehicle preparation and delivery.
• PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Pre-delivery inspection services for Norwegian importers, checking vehicles for damage at arrival and performing local adaptations before dealer delivery.
• Track & Trace Platform Real-time vehicle tracking system allowing customers to monitor vehicle status, scan activity, view ETA dates, and receive automatic notifications on status changes through a customer portal.
• Transport Utland (International Transport) International transport services for importing and exporting vehicles, including customs documentation, guarantees, transit procedures (T1/T2), customs clearance, and registration services.
• Hjemlevering (Home Delivery) Direct home delivery service for vehicles to private customers at specified addresses.
• Express levering (Express Delivery) Express delivery service for urgent vehicle transport requirements.
• High & Heavy Specialized transport service for larger rolling units including heavy equipment and oversized vehicles.
• Antirust (Rust Protection) - New Cars Protective rust treatment for new vehicles delivered as part of the Norsk antirustforening (Norwegian Rust Prevention Association), the country's largest rust prevention chain.
• Antirust Brukte biler (Rust Protection - Used Cars) Rust protection treatment for used vehicles including underbody treatment and sandblasting, with over 50 years of experience at the Drammen port.
• Terminalhåndtering (Terminal Handling) Terminal management including inspection at arrival, forwarding, customs clearance, vehicle movement to storage, storage maintenance, workshop, preparation, underbody treatment, or transport.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 million vehicles transported annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Norsk antirustforeningcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAxess Antirust is part of Norsk antirustforening, Norway's largest anti-rust chain. Provides standardized rust protection treatments with certified quality and pricing. Members receive consistent service quality across the chain.
• BulkfixminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partner for dent and scratch repair services located in same facility. Offers smart repair solutions for small dents and paint damage.
• Drammen HavncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDrammen Port is the hub for vehicle logistics in Norway since 1964. Axess handles arrivals at this major Nordic vehicle port.
• European Railway PartnerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRailway transport connections through Rosersberg hub providing daily departures to Gothenburg and Malmö with onward European connections

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Rhenus Logistics: European-headquartered logistics provider with automotive division including finished vehicle transport, PDI, and warehouse services. Provides overlapping capabilities to Axess within a much broader contract logistics portfolio.
• Geodis: French-headquartered global logistics provider with dedicated automotive vertical covering vehicle transport, customs, and warehousing. Comparable service categories though broader in customer verticals and geography.
• Kuehne+Nagel: Global freight forwarder with large dedicated automotive logistics unit covering vehicle transport, customs, and value-added services. Provides broad incumbency comparable to Axess's integrated offering though as part of a much wider portfolio.
• CEVA Logistics: Global 3PL with a substantial automotive vertical covering finished vehicle logistics, PDI, and aftermarket services. Overlaps with Axess's value-added vehicle services, but serves customers through broader multi-vertical offerings.
• DHL Supply Chain (Automotive): Operates a major global automotive logistics business including inbound vehicle logistics, PDI, sequencing, and aftermarket parts. Comparable integrated service stack to Axess but delivered within a vast global logistics portfolio.
• NYK Logistics / Yusen Logistics: Global logistics provider with deep automotive logistics heritage, including finished vehicle handling, PDI, and inland transport. Comparable in service breadth though far broader in geography and customer base than Axess.

Regional players

• DSV: Danish-headquartered global transport and logistics company with significant automotive division. Competes in Scandinavian road and rail vehicle transport, though broader portfolio spans many verticals beyond automotive.

Direct peers

• Hödlmayr Logistics: Austria-headquartered vehicle logistics specialist providing transport, PDI, customization, and storage across Europe. Closely comparable operating model and service mix to Axess, including finished vehicle processing and value-added services for OEMs.
• Wallenius Wilhelmsen: Norway-headquartered global leader in finished vehicle logistics, operating ocean transportation and inland vehicle processing. Direct competitor in Nordic and European vehicle logistics, with overlapping customer base of global OEMs.
• GAC Group: Global logistics provider specializing in automotive and finished vehicle logistics, including PDI, transport, and yard management. Closely aligned service mix to Axess with focus on integrated vehicle handling for OEMs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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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