A trusted partner for transportation, logistics, and customs since 1970
Discover how TRANSCO has evolved from a bold startup into an international logistics group. For over 50 years, we have been developing transportation, logistics, and customs solutions for industry, retail, and e-commerce. What began as a regional freight forwarding company has grown into an international logistics group with over 20 locations, approximately 700 employees, and a Europe-wide network. This experience forms the foundation for stable supply chains, efficient processes, and long-term partnerships.
TRANSCO Italia
The Italian company will operate under the new name TRANSCO Italia S.r.l. going forward. This renaming makes the close affiliation with the international TRANSCO Group visible and further strengthens the shared brand identity.
Future.
2026 – Next Generation in Management
With David Bücheler joining the management of Transco GmbH, another important step in the development of the family business has been taken. He already oversees the areas of logistics, e-fulfillment, IT, marketing, and sales, and will gradually take on further responsibilities.
This combines continuity at TRANSCO with new impetus for the company’s future development.
The future: Logistics center in Singen
In September 2025, the groundbreaking ceremony for the new logistics center in Singen will mark the next chapter in the success story: innovation, sustainability, and reliability made by TRANSCO.
Close to the Swiss border, around 22,000 m² of storage space, a modern high-bay warehouse, an Autostore® system, and a large hazardous materials warehouse are being built on a 52,000 m² site. More
Sustainability in motion
Today, TRANSCO stands for sustainable logistics solutions in Europe. Over 85% of cross-border transport is carried out using combined road and rail transport. The vehicle fleet is continuously being modernized with bio-LNG, HVO, and electric drives. In 2024, eight battery-electric semi-trucks will be added, marking another step toward CO₂-neutral logistics.
As an owner-managed family business with > 20 locations in Europa and around 700 employees, TRANSCO is now a strong international partner for transport, contract logistics, e-fulfillment, and customs clearance.
Digitization and e-fulfillment
Since 2021, TRANSCO has been establishing a new business segment at its logistics center in Gottmadingen: e-fulfillment. The automated processing of online orders is becoming a central component of the modern logistics chain.
By 2025, around 35 robots will be supporting order picking in the state-of-the-art small parts warehouse—a prime example of innovation, efficiency, and digitalization in medium-sized businesses.
TRANSCO headquarters moves to Singen
In 2014, TRANSCO relocated its headquarters from Konstanz to Singen—a strategic move that provides access to the highway, proximity to the logistics center in Gottmadingen, and opportunities for future expansion. TRANSCO also confidently navigates geopolitical events such as Brexit thanks to its customs expertise. The company positions itself as a reliable partner for complex customs and foreign trade processes.
To our Singen location
Tradition.
Expansion of International Logistics Networks
The attacks of September 11, 2001, led to economic slumps worldwide—including in the logistics industry. Many freight forwarders found themselves in financial difficulties. TRANSCO was hit hard.
But with the return of Christian Bücheler, who takes over the company together with an investor, the comeback begins. He believes in the special TRANSCO DNA – team spirit, down-to-earth attitude, and innovative strength – and leads the company back to success.
This is followed by expansion into Ukraine, new business areas in Germany, and integration into major transport networks. After the 2008 financial crisis, TRANSCO sees opportunities where others see only risks: with specializations in pharmaceutical transport, Eastern European traffic, and niche logistics.
A pioneer in intermodal transport
After 1990, TRANSCO expanded its business in Eastern Europe – deliberately and with a long-term perspective. While other companies focused on short-term profits, TRANSCO pursued the sustainable development of its locations and customer relationships. At the same time, the warehouse logistics sector grew strongly, supported by new digital technologies that enabled cross-company inventory management for the first time.
Another milestone was reached in 1998 with the entry into the shareholder circle of Hupac AG, a leading provider of combined rail-road transport. TRANSCO thus became one of the pioneers in intermodal transport, which remains a central component of the company’s strategy to this day.
Internationalization and pioneering spirit
In the following years, further branches are established in Italy, Czechia, and Poland. The course was set for a Europe-wide network.
The current CEO, Christian Bücheler, joined TRANSCO in 1987, initially as a temporary employee, later as a dispatcher and right-hand man to the management. Through hard work and passion, he worked his way up, completing a part-time degree in logistics in Zurich and making a lasting impact on the company.
The founding years are marked by courage
TRANSCO was founded in 1970 by two former Danzas employees in Konstanz. The name stands for transport and partnership-based action. The founders invested early on in their own vehicle – the beginning of a practical approach that is still practiced today.
In 1972, TRANSCO expanded into Switzerland and opened its own customs office on the Constance–Kreuzlingen border. The company quickly gained the trust of Swiss customers and established itself as a reliable provider of cross-border logistics.
In 1973, another location was added in Singen, strategically close to major industrial companies. This laid the foundation for sustainable regional growth.
