We move
what moves you.

As an experienced logistics specialist, we make sure your goods reliably get to where they are needed anywhere in the world. All with a personal touch. Through a combination of air freight, sea freight, rail, sea-air and smart logistics services, we move the things that matter to your business.

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Our mission: get your goods to their destination on time.

We develop customised forwarding solutions that are transparent and well-planned, with personal support. We are by your side from the initial enquiry to the last mile, with quick decision making and service that thinks ahead.

Why alpha trans?

  • Personal service instead of standardised processes > you are treated like a person, not a ticket.
  • Experienced experts instead of chat support > a dedicated contact partner by your side.
  • Global reach and clear responsibility > our team coordinates everything and makes everything transparent.
  • Full service from pick-up to delivery > including customs, documentation and tracking.
  • Reliable partner networks and fixed routes > plannable transit times.

Overview of services

Smart transport links that can be easily combined to keep your supply chain flexible.

Air freight

When every hour counts, you get prioritised processing, quick transit times, direct airport connections and a team that actively steers your timeline.

Sea freight

The cost-effective solution for large volumes. FCL/LCL, carriers selected according to clear criteria, forward-thinking planning and reliable pre/on-carriage anywhere in the world.

Rail freight (new Silk Road)

The perfect balance of speed and cost on the Asia-Europe axis. Plannable transit times, regular departures and a significantly better carbon footprint.

Sea-air & logistics services

The hybrid solution for when you need it. Sea-air for balancing speed and costs, plus customs clearance, document management, storage and distribution, all in one package.

Directly through customs.

Our in-house customs experts find the most time- and cost-effective solution for every international order. No detours.

We'll go to the ends of the earth.

We are always close to your goals and, through our global partner network, we bring your goods to every corner of the earth.

Logistics by people for people

International air and sea freight forwarding company headquartered in Munich; "We move what moves you."

We strive to offer you the best tailored solution for every logistics challenge. With our experience and expertise, we are dedicated to delivering efficient logistics by people for people.

We look forward to your enquiry.

Promises that carry

What you can expect

We listen, ask questions, and act in partnership. This is how we create solutions that fit your goals, not the other way around.

  • Individualized: Every shipment is a project with clearly defined responsibilities.
  • Proactive: We contact you before questions arise, providing status updates and action plans.
  • Transparent: Binding offers, clear timelines, and comprehensive documentation.
  • Reliable: From the first mile to the loading dock – door-to-door coordination.

For whom we are especially strong

Whether you’re a medium-sized business or a large corporation: If reliability, speed, and diligence are important to you, then alpha trans is the right choice. Typical goods handled: electronics, machinery/parts, consumer goods, fashion, non-temporary healthcare, high-value goods.

Use Cases

  • Regular production runs with fixed departures
  • Product launches/campaigns with fixed dates
  • Urgent or time-critical parts
  • Internationally coordinated cross-trade and multi-stop operations

Frequently asked questions about how we work at alpha trans.

How does a collaboration with you work?

That depends on the volume, time period, budget and risk profile. Air freight is fastest, sea freight offers the lowest costs for large volumes, rail offers a happy medium on the Asia-Europe axis, and sea-air provides a hybrid mix. We give you a clear comparison, with all the costs and transit times.

The point of collection and destination, dimensions/weight, number of packaging units, type of goods/HS code, desired transit time, Incoterms, desired transhipment time and any special requirements (e.g. temperature, high value, DG check).

Yes, in full. We handle customs clearance and document management, and coordinate with everyone involved to make sure that your consignment arrives on time, with no hold-ups or compliance issues.

We provide proactive status updates and track & trace, with a contact partner who really is there for you.
 

Yes. We take care of every step from collection to final delivery. We provide support from the moment your goods are picked up from the consignor to the moment they are handed over to the recipient.