hansa-express logistics GmbH

The most suitable transportation type hinges on distance, budget, type of goods, and time factors. However, shipping and airlines have resorted to rejecting shipping a large number of dangerous international maritime organization (IMO) class 1 + 7 goods by air or water due to the inherent risks emerging in the last few years.

This is where hansa-express logistics comes to the rescue with its global, multi-modal logistics solutions powered by deep expertise in the worldwide transportation of energetic materials. Addressing the emerging security risks in military logistics, hansa supports various worldwide militaries by overseeing the logistics of energetic civil and military goods, including IMO/IATA/ADR class 1 (explosives), class 7 (radioactive), civil and military defense equipment (weapons, ammunition, restricted items, etc.). It possesses easy access to international ports, airports, and European road network connections. This, combined with its solutions portfolio, enables hansa to offer impeccable sea, air, road, and rail transportation along with comprehensive warehousing options.

hansa features customs-bonded warehouses to store war weapons, explosives up to 3.100 metric tons, Accord Dangereux Routier (ADR) 1.1 (mass explosion hazard) net explosive quantity (NEQ), and radioactive materials. In addition, 20-foot and 40-foot IMO containers can be stored in its warehouses, including stuffing and stripping containers according to customer requirements and IMO regulations. Its warehouses also have round-the-clock manned and video surveillance.

Simultaneously, hansa provides short and long-term storage to deliver just-in-time (JIT), driving it to build a proven track record of supporting various missions with diverse parameters. In addition, hansa’s close contact with law enforcement and armed forces officials across Europe allows it to easily procure security from the police or military when moving critical loads.

Further complementing its ability to provide safe passage for sensitive transports competency are the seasoned guards, wellequipped to deliver effective armed and unarmed escort services. Its fleet of armed security guards accompanies consignments from beginning to end, including night watch, if necessary.

From a vehicle fleet standpoint, hansa’s trucks are equipped per the highest standards, including lockable doors, real-time GPS tracking, and additional air-trackable markings. Its workforce regularly updates its knowledge and expertise on securing cargo, handling explosives, and ensuring safe transportation.

The firm is an authorized economic operator (AEO) that boosts client efficiencies with fewer physical and document-based controls than non- AEO companies. The AEO certificate positions it as a recognized partner proven to deliver safe, secure, and compliant logistics worldwide, along with easier customs formalities.

hansa’s recent engagements are a testament to its excellence in the explosives sector. For instance, it imported 20-foot containers through a German seaport for a U.S.-based client carrying a sensitive propellant. This cargo was secured using its "Track and Trace" program, where each drum could be easily traced. To achieve this, it prepared labels and data sheets after unloading the cargo drums and sorted them into batches for their legal movement within Europe. It also stored this product in one of its secure warehouses until the scheduled JIT delivery for its use in production. This expertise in propellant handling across Europe drives hansa’s position as a valuable partner for businesses seeking to build a footprint in the EU and gain easier market entry to worldwide customers. Through its comprehensive network density, hansa remains a reliable partner for scheduling and transporting strictly regulated goods.

Moving forward, hansa aims to continue its aggressive growth trajectory and further broaden its secure shipping facilities in countries beyond Europe.