System Alliance Europe eG is a
cooperative
A cooperative (also known as co-operative, coöperative, co-op, or coop) is "an autonomy, autonomous association of persons united voluntarily to meet their common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned a ...
of medium-sized
freight forwarders
A freight forwarder or forwarding agent is a person or a company who co-ordinates and organizes the movement of shipments on behalf of a shipper (party that arranges an item for shipment) by liaising with carriers (party that transports goods) ...
. SAE operates as a neutral, non-corporate alliance focused on general cargo transport and collaborative logistics solutions.
History
Since its foundation on 7 June 2005 with 16 partners in 5 countries,
the cooperative has expanded. As of 2025, the network consisted of 56 partners, with 180 branches across 32 European countries. In 2022, the network transported 3.1 million
consignment
Consignment is a process whereby a person gives permission to another party to take care of their property while retaining full ownership of the property until the item is sold to the final buyer. It is generally done during auctions, shipping, ...
s and 0.98 million Tonnage. The network partners employed 76,779 people in 2015.
As of 2025 SAE comprises 56 partner companies operating in 32 European countries, making it one of the largest collaborative networks for general cargo transport in Europe. Through this network, SAE enables seamless procurement and distribution logistics with consistent quality standards and full supply chain transparency.
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The network offers:
· Unified digital systems for shipment tracking and process automation.
· Access to a powerful European distribution structure.
· Standardized products and services across all member countries.
· Streamlined internationalization for regional logistics providers.
· Cross-border transports throughout Europe via SAE partners.
References
Logistics companies of Germany
Companies based in Lower Saxony
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