About us
Otto Haalboom International Forwarding
For over four decades, Otto Haalboom Internationale Spedition has stood for reliable transport solutions, personal support and well thought-out logistics concepts – both nationally and internationally.
As an owner-managed company based in Hamburg, we work in partnership with our customers through the complex world of global supply chains.
Our profile
- Company headquarters: Hamburg, Germany
- Foundation: 1981
- Management: Since 2025 Markus Ebert
- Customer structure: Industry, trade, medium-sized companies, international corporations
- Core principles: Reliability, flexibility, transparency
Our employees have many years of experience – combined with digital expertise and a clear commitment to quality.
We see ourselves not only as a freight forwarder, but also as a solution-orientated partner – even for complex logistics requirements and unusual transport projects.
Memberships
Otto Haalboom Internationale Spedition is an active member of several important trade associations and organisations.
These networks not only strengthen our professional position, but also our responsibility within the industry:
- DSLV – German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association
- FIATA – International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations
- IHK Hamburg – Chamber of Commerce and Industry
- BVL – Federal Logistics Association
- Other regional and topic-specific working groups
Memberships such as these stand for tested quality, continuous training and dialogue with other market participants.
Milestones
Our history is characterised by continuity, growth and customer proximity.
Some formative stages:
- 1981 – Foundation of the haulage company by Otto Haalboom
- Structure of a international partner network
- Extension of services to include Project logistics and customs services
- Digitalisation of processes and introduction modern tracking & booking systems
- 2021 – 40th company anniversary
- 2025 – Handover of the management to Markus Ebert
The trust of our customers and partners is what drives us – yesterday, today and in the future.
Customers & References
We work with medium-sized companies as well as global corporations from various sectors:
- Mechanical and plant engineering
- Trading company
- Food and packaging industry
- Automotive and electronics industry
- Organisation of international full truck loads (FTL/LTL)
- Sea freight worldwide including pre- and on-carriage
- Customs clearance and documentation for export/import
- Planning and realisation of complex project shipments
We will be happy to provide you with specific references or case studies on request. Please contact us.
Aceto Pharma GmbH, Adichem AG, Airbus Helicopters GmbH, August Töpfer & Co. (GmbH & Co.) KG, Aurubis AG, Castle Tea Co. GmbH, Clariant Masterbatches Deutschland GmbH, Coty Deutschland GmbH, Edora Gewürze, Faun Umwelttechnik GmbH & Co. KG, Gucci Group, Haver & Boeker OHG, Heinen Freezing GmbH & Co. KG, Hegenscheidt – MfD GmbH & Co. KG, Hipp GmbH & Vertriebs KG, IBAU Hamburg Ingenieurbau Industriebau mbh, Namibia Breweries, Parafluid Mineralölgesellschaft mbh, Schaeffer AG, Sumitomo Warehouse GmbH, Taxidermy Studio & Tannery Marlon Beyer, Otjiwarongo / Namibia, Track Tec GmbH, Tudapetrol Mineralölerzeugnisse Nils Hansen KG, Vossloh AG, Vossloh High Speed Grinding GmbH, Vossloh Mobile Rail Services GmbH, Vossloh Locomotives GmbH, Vossloh Kiepe GmbH, Vossloh Rail Center Nürnberg GmbH, Woermann Brock, Wünsche AG, Züblin Umwelttechnik GmbH
And many more satisfied customers.