Mainz - Ernst Frankenbach GmbH (Mainz, Head Office)
Ernst Frankenbach GmbH, founded in 1904 and headquartered in Mainz, Germany, is a long-established, family-owned logistics provider with a history spanning more than a century. The company operates as an independent forwarder with a diversified service portfolio across international forwarding, container terminal operations, container trucking, and automotive logistics. Their organization emphasizes quality management and maintains ISO 9001:2008 certification, reflecting a structured approach to operations and service delivery. The business is organized into four primary divisions and supporting services that collectively cover the end-to-end needs of shippers in various sectors.
International Forwarding forms a core part of the group’s activity, offering ocean freight import and export services, including FCL and LCL movements, Ro/Ro, and project cargo with conventional and breakbulk capabilities. The airfreight division includes consolidation, IATA-accredited handling, door-to-door service, back-to-back shipments, express cargo, and security clearance under regulatory standards.
Road transport is another strong pillar, featuring full truckload (FTL) and less-than-truckload (LTL) operations, express deliveries, and Europe-wide distribution. The company maintains a sizeable own fleet of modern semitrailers and vehicles to support timely, reliable ground transport.
Warehousing is provided across multiple facilities, including 12,000 square meters of transshipment and distribution space, with value-added services such as repacking, contract logistics, temperature-controlled storage (notably for natural rubber), and inventory control through EDI systems. The group also offers customs services, including inbound and outbound clearance, transit document processing, export declarations, and bonded transport.
Container Terminals are a key strategic asset, with the Mainz-based container terminal featuring modern trimodal capabilities, extensive storage and quay facilities, and connections to barge, rail, and road networks. The terminal supports fixed-day flows to major European ports, rail links to Rotterdam, and rail/truck connections to regional hubs, alongside container repair services and storage facilities.
Container trucking is supported by a sizeable fleet, enabling efficient inland transport and last-mile handling. The automotive logistics division provides specialized services for vehicle manufacturers and leasing fleets, with large vehicle storage areas and rail/sea linkage for efficient import/export operations. The automotive sector-specific services include pre-delivery inspection, vehicle refurbishment, and comprehensive transport management across international routes.
Frankenbach emphasizes a customer-centric approach, aiming to deliver tailored, cost-effective logistics solutions, while maintaining a robust operational footprint across its terminals, fleet, and warehousing assets. The company’s regional presence within Germany, combined with its long-standing experience in multi-modal logistics, positions it as a capable partner for complex global supply chains that require integrated handling of ocean, air, road, and automotive logistics.
In addition to its logistics services, the group highlights ongoing access to regular shipping and rail connections to major European gateways, reinforcing its role as a reliable hub for containerized cargo and cross-border movements. The business continues to adapt its service offerings to evolving regulatory and industry demands, with a focus on safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement across all divisions.
