Solid growth across the board
Gross profit increased from €229 million to €234 million. The number of shipments grew by a further six per cent compared to the previous year. Growth drivers were particularly strong in Australia, the USA and China, but also in the Southeast Asia region with markets such as Vietnam and Singapore.
EBIT amounted to €16 million. ‘The slight decline in earnings compared to the previous year is a reflection of targeted investments in our future,’ says Philip W. Herwig, Managing Partner at Röhlig Logistics. ‘We have deliberately invested in our employees, the expansion of our network and the consistent further development of digital products. In addition, inflation-related cost increases and currency effects had an impact on earnings. With these strategic investments, we are laying the foundation for sustainable, profitable growth.’
Sea freight above market level
Sea freight developed above market level in the FCL segment and in line with or slightly above market level in the LCL segment. This development was supported by a disciplined purchasing and pricing strategy and a stable customer base. Above-average momentum came from selected trade routes, particularly Asia–Europe and Asia–Oceania, as well as from core industrial customer segments such as automotive and FMCG.
The expansion of digital transparency and reporting solutions supported operational control and increased the quality of information for customers in a market environment that remained structurally challenging.
Air freight with increase in orders
Röhlig recorded a significant increase in orders in air freight. This growth was primarily due to a significant increase in order numbers and the investment in the OnBoard Group, which opened up additional market potential.
‘Our air freight business is growing not only in terms of volume, but above all due to a higher number of customer orders,’ explains Hylton Gray, CEO Air Freight, Sea Freight, Contract Logistics & Sales at Röhlig Logistics. ‘This shows that we are perceived in the market as a reliable partner for flexible and resilient solution.’
Contract logistics expands capacity
In contract logistics, Röhlig continued its international expansion and responded to market developments with targeted capacity management. In Australia, storage space was expanded by over 30 per cent. In Southeast Asia, the space grew to around 50,000 m² thanks to an additional location. Overall, global storage space increased by three per cent. Further capacity was created in South Africa and Europe, and new locations were established in Latin America.
Management structure expanded in Latin America
The presence in Latin America was further developed in 2025. Regional management was structurally strengthened by bundling sales responsibility for Latin America.
Röhlig also acquired a ten per cent stake in Latin American logistics service provider OnBoard Logistics. With this strategic minority stake, the company is specifically expanding its presence throughout the region and creating additional opportunities for growth. While Röhlig itself is represented in the core markets of Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Bolivia, Chile and Uruguay, the partnership covers other Latin American countries through a joint brand presence, ‘OnBoard Logistics powered by Röhlig’.
Strategy programme continues to be implemented
This operational development is closely linked to the consistent implementation of the #Connected for Growth strategy programme. In the area of people, Röhlig invested specifically in training and management development – from the international management trainee programme and sales training to the "Blue Foundation" programme for young talent and training for the entire leadership team.
In the IT area, the global migration to SAP S/4HANA was successfully completed in collaboration with logineer, an IT service provider specialising in system and digitalisation
support for logistics companies – a significant step towards further increasing efficiency and transparency.
Sustainability confirmed
In May 2025, Röhlig was awarded the silver medal by EcoVadis, placing it among the top 15 per cent of companies assessed worldwide.
Outlook
Röhlig expects the market environment to remain challenging in 2026. ‘Our diversified business model and consistent strategy implementation give us a stable foundation for further growth,’ says Herwig.
About Röhlig Logistics
Röhlig is a logistics company specialising in sea freight, air freight and contract logistics. Founded in 1852 in Bremen, Germany, the family-owned company stands for trusting cooperation and many years of expertise. Today, more than 2,800 employees in over 35 countries develop tailor-made solutions and high-quality services for customers worldwide . Further information is available at www.rohlig.com.