Hamburg - QCS-Quick Cargo Service GmbH (Hamburg)
QCS-Quick Cargo Service GmbH, a German owner-managed logistics company with a long-standing presence in the European freight market, traces its origins to 1974. The Hamburg-based firm operates as part of a larger network that spans Europe, maintaining own offices and facilities to support its air and sea freight core businesses. The group has earned recognition from Lufthansa Cargo with a Quality Award in 2011 and has established itself as a reliable partner through a combination of private ownership and a broad European footprint.
With 14 own offices across four European countries and a network that includes 30 branches, QCS positions itself as a comprehensive logistics provider. The organization emphasizes its enduring commitment to quality and compliance, highlighting certifications such as DIN-ISO, AEO, and GDP, underscoring its suitability for sensitive shipments including pharmaceutical products. The company also maintains 24/7 operations to handle niche activities like aircraft spare parts, ship spares, and other urgent transport requirements.
QCS operates across a range of service lines. In airfreight, the company offers worldwide routing to core international markets, supported by a dense network and established airfreight capabilities. In seafreight, QCS leverages years of experience to manage international cargo flows. The railfreight offering connects Asia-Pacific origins such as China, Japan, and Vietnam to Europe, complementing the traditional roadfreight and trucking capabilities for overland movements. The charter and project cargo service lines provide tailored logistics solutions for complex challenges, while warehousing capabilities support storage and value-added services, including specialized handling for aircraft parts logistics.
Beyond the core transport modes, QCS has developed a portfolio of value-added services in life science logistics and aerospace logistics, along with tailor-made e-commerce solutions. The leadership team includes Stephan Haltmayer (CEO / Managing Director) and senior executives overseeing CFO/Financial Director Dr. Jennifer Melnyk, COO/Director Seafreight Ingo Schmich, COO/Director Airfreight Oliver Krautter, and Nico Haltmayer (Director Sales & Development). The company’s integration of quality management, regulatory compliance, and sector-specific expertise supports its role in global and regional supply chains.
In terms of geographic and operational scale, QCS maintains its own consolidation centers and warehouses in multiple European hubs, with a focus on strategic regional coverage across Germany and neighboring markets. The firm is a participant in industry associations such as FIATA, IATA, and national forwarding bodies, reflecting its broader engagement within the logistics ecosystem. The combination of private ownership, a long history, and a broad European footprint positions QCS as a multi-service forwarder capable of handling standard freight movements as well as specialized logistics challenges related to aerospace, life sciences, and high-value shipments. While specific contact details are not published in this profile, the company’s regional presence in Hamburg and other European locations signals its capability to support cross-border shipments efficiently and compliantly.
