Buy a Freight Forwarding Company in Germany – All States

Find verified Freight Forwarding Company listings throughout Germany. Select your state for local offers and regional market overviews.

Buying a Freight Forwarding Business in Germany – Market & Opportunities

Freight forwarders and haulage businesses are the backbone of supply chains. For buyers, existing businesses are attractive because fixed clients, framework contracts, a trained driver team, and an existing fleet already exist. Long-term client contracts and fixed routes secure predictable utilisation – an established team is especially valuable given the driver shortage.

Value drivers are the client and contract structure, utilisation, the driver team, and ownership or financing of the fleet. On Deal One you will find freight forwarding businesses from all over Germany – select your state below.

Frequently Asked Questions: Buying a Freight Forwarding Company

What does a freight forwarding business cost to buy?

Valuation is usually via an EBIT multiple; the adjusted fleet value (ownership minus financing/leasing) and the security of client contracts feed in. Long-term contracts increase the value.

Do I need a special licence?

Commercial road haulage requires an EU licence or road-haulage permit, which among other things presupposes professional competence and financial standing. Check the licence and permit status before the takeover.

What should I pay particular attention to?

Contract terms and customer concentration, the condition and financing of the fleet, and driver availability. In a transfer of business, employment relationships can transfer automatically under §613a BGB.

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