Budapest - EKOL Logistics Kft. (Budapest, Head Office)
Budapest - EKOL Logistics Kft. (Budapest, Head Office) operates as part of the EKOL Logistics network in Hungary, delivering a range of freight forwarding and contract logistics services. Established in 2013, the company combines intermodal rail connections with a robust road freight operation to support European and cross-border logistics requirements.
Intermodal and rail solutions form a core component of EKOL Logistics in Hungary. The company maintains direct rail connections, including weekly departures from China to Hungary and a block train service between Budapest and Duisburg, extending coverage into the Ruhr area, BeNeLux, North of France, and the United Kingdom. A direct Budapest–Cologne rail link further strengthens its intermodal capabilities, enabling customers to leverage rail freight for high-volume, long-haul shipments.
Road freight operations are a key growth pillar, featuring a large fleet with more than 100 tractors and 150 trailers. The fleet includes refrigerated trailers and temperature-controlled vans, as well as lowbed and tank trailers, enabling a wide range of cargo profiles—from standard goods to temperature-sensitive products. EKOL Logistics provides LTL and FTL shipments across Europe and to Turkey, with international daily departures and Just-In-Time delivery options for automotive and electronics industries. The company also offers pharma-delivery capabilities using validated and qualified vehicles, underscoring its focus on compliance and specialized temperature control.
warehousing services encompass 11,000 square meters of space with temperature-controlled environments, including -5 to 15°C and 5 to 25°C zones. The facilities include bonded warehousing with in-house customs administrators, and the company holds AEO authorization with authorized consignee and sender status. These features support complex contract logistics, cross-docking with domestic delivery within 24 hours in Hungary using its own fleet, and healthcare logistics solutions in temperature-controlled environments.
In addition to traditional freight forwarding, EKOL Logistics Hungary provides air and sea services, including air chartering, Next Flight Out options, hand carry/on-board courier services, and 24/7 customs clearance. Door-to-door service is available for shipments requiring end-to-end coordination. The company handles sea freight (FCL and LCL) and supports live animal shipping through AVI, as well as dangerous goods transport, reflecting a broad capability set for diverse cargo types.
A dedicated special freight division is equipped to manage heavy lift and oversized cargo. With 10+ cranes and in-house heavy equipment, EKOL Logistics Hungary offers specialized transportation solutions tailored to project cargo and other demanding shipments. The combination of intermodal options, comprehensive warehousing, specialized pharma and healthcare capabilities, and a full spectrum of air and sea services positions the Budapest office as a multi-modal logistics partner capable of handling complex supply chains across Central Europe and beyond.
