Our Company
Global. Personal. Connected.
For over 35 years, we’ve built personal relationships with clients around the world to help them solve complex logistics challenges. To keep supply chains flowing. And to connect global markets. All while caring for our local communities and reducing our environmental impact.
With a team of passionate people, we’re deeply invested in our clients’ success. We tailor our logistics solutions to individual needs, working hand-in-hand with customers every step of the way.
Our philosophy
At the core of everything we do is a simple yet powerful belief: people matter most. Our logo is a symbol of this focus, representing all the people – clients, colleagues and partners – who make our work possible.
For our clients, this approach translates to personal service, fair practices and transparent pricing. For our employees and partners, we create an environment that supports growth, encourages open communication and promotes individual wellbeing.
A trusted face in the global supply chain.
Our vision
To be the world’s most customer-centric freight forwarder, renowned for unparalleled service, outstanding quality and continuous innovation.
Our values
The values we share at MBS inspire the work we share with everyone.
Our history
More than three decades of history – from first opening our doors in Germany to becoming a global freight forwarder. We’re proud of our heritage of connecting cargo, people and businesses, as well as delivering value through our actions, commitments and goals.
1987
MBS launches in Siegburg (DE)
1989
MBS Troisdorf opens (DE)
1991
Establishment of Air Cargo GmbH, Cologne (DE)
1992
Establishment of Sea Cargo GmbH, Cologne (DE)
1998
Membership of WCA First
MBS Frankfurt a.M. (DE) and MBS Olesnica (PL) open
Membership of Atlas
2001
MBS Düsseldorf opens (DE)
2003
Cologne logistics centre with 20,000 m2 large high-bay and transhipment warehouse opens (DE)
Establishment Porlogis, Porto (PT)
2004
MBS Pirmasens opens (DE)
2005
MBS Hamburg opens (DE)
Establishment of Mentfield Logistics Germany GmbH, Cologne (DE)
2006
Establishment of Publiship Logistics GmbH, Frankfurt a.M. (DE)
MBS Stuttgart opens (DE)
MBS Wroclaw opens (PL)
2007
MBS Hong Kong opens (CN)
2008
MBS Shanghai opens (CN)
MBS Warsaw opens (PL)
Establishment of MBS Cargo GmbH, Hamburg (DE)
2009
MBS Xiamen opens (CN)
2010
MBS Shenzhen and Ningbo open (CN)
2011
MBS Quingdao, Tianjin and Dalian open (CN)
2014
MBS Singapore opens (SG)
MBS Ho Chi Min City opens (VN)
MBS Rotterdam opens (NL)
2015
Operative units forwarding, sea cargo and air cargo merge under MBS Logistics GmbH, Cologne (DE)
MBS Miami branch opens (US)
MBS Holding, Cologne (DE)
MBS Munich opens (DE)
Membership of X2
2017
Establishment Anytime, Cologne (DE)
2018
New management of MBS Holding
Membership of SCN
2020
MBS Richmond branch opens (US)
MBS Dortmund branch opens (DE)
2023
Expansion of MBS Holding management
MBS Zurich branch opens (CH)
2024
Introducing a new brand identity for Anytime
Expansion of e-commerce operations in Zurich (CH)
Realigning global sea freight product
Our leadership
Working from our headquarters in Cologne, the MBS management team collaborates with teams around the globe to pursue our common goal: advancing our customers’ success. We believe in a collaborative approach, embracing flat hierarchies and agile processes.
Leading the charge are our co-CEOs, Joerg Roehl and Daniel Steckel, who bring decades of freight forwarding experience. Each CEO is responsible for overseeing specific areas of our business, providing personalised and direct guidance to every department. This structure enables us deliver high-quality service while fostering a culture of teamwork, transparency and accountability.
