NTEX CEO Thomas Ström featured in Dagens Industri

Published: 28/01/20

Today, Dagens Industri, one of Sweden’s largest business media published a great piece on our CEO Thomas Ström and the story of developing and managing NTEX, the largest private freight forwarder in Sweden.

Read the full article in Dagens Industri (in Swedish)

Photo: Cicci Jonson / Dagens Industri

NTEX Invests for Growth: Expands with Terminal and Warehouse Space of 13,950 sqm

Published: 01/07/21

Transport and logistics company NTEX is creating space for more clients, more efficient cargo handling and warehousing with newly built premises strategically located near Scandinavia's largest container port. “With these premises we can offer even better handling of cargo flows to and... Read More

NTEX Continues its Ambitious Climate Work – Test Drives Truck Unit Powered by Biogas

Published: 18/05/21

NTEX is taking the next big step on its journey towards a more climate-friendly fleet. In partnership with Gasum and Volvo Trucks, the company is now testing a truck unit that runs on liquid biogas (LBG). NTEX's first gas-powered truck unit may be on the horizon in the near future.

NTEX converts to fossil-free transport: kick-starts with one of the first electric trucks by Volvo in Western Sweden

Published: 11/02/21

NTEX, one of Sweden's largest private freight forwarder, is now investing in fossil-free vehicles. Their first investment is a full-electric truck from Volvo Trucks that will transport goods in the greater Gothenburg area. This investment is expected to lower carbon dioxide emissions by 19.6 tonnes p.a.

Extended confidence from Kährs

Published: 17/12/20

Since the beginning of October NTEX has taken over the responsibility for Kährs’ domestic shipments in Sweden. The expanded collaboration means that NTEX will handle approx. 24,000 shipments, or 3,200 tons, for Kährs annually.

As fragile as glass

Published: 06/11/20

Since 2015, NTEX UK has handled and shipped road marking glass beads from Scotland to Sweden and Norway. What started with 30-40 loads per year has developed into 178 loads, so far this year.

NTEX delivers fuel pumps to the Nordic and Baltic countries

Published: 04/11/20

NTEX has shipped Gilbarco Veeder-Root’s products to petrol stations around the Nordic and Baltic countries since 2018. Every week, NTEX transports petrol pumps, charging stations, terminals and level measuring equipment from Italy and Germany to Circle K, OKQ8 and ST1 among others.

New box trailers for Carpet Logistics provide increased safety and performance

Published: 17/09/20

NTEX offers a unique logistics service called Carpet Logistics. Focused on carpets, Sweden and Norway are serviced with carpet transports from both the Netherlands and Belgium. In September, seven new box trailers were put into use, completely adapted for Carpet Logistics with better performance and increased safety for the drivers.

Helicopter transported from Visby to Chicago

Published: 17/09/20

Earlier this year, NTEX received a request to transport a helicopter that was in need of service from Gotland to Chicago, USA. Due to the pandemic, the mission was paused. After the summer and careful planning, dismantling and custom packaging, the helicopter was finally transported by special transport from Visby to Arlanda and on to Chicago with a chartered plane.

An extraordinary shipment

Published: 13/08/20

We’ve been a member of OPCA (Overseas Project Cargo Association), a global agent network of professional project cargo freight forwarders and logistics companies, since 2016. OPCA serves ”Project Focused Networking Strategy” which refers to gathering project cargo specialists with a background in project cargo field and that are willing to collaborate with fellow agents based on project cargo shipments and management.

Väderstad and NTEX are growing together – now on 10 markets

Published: 20/05/20

As Väderstad, the international manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has expanded, our assignment with them has also grown. Starting by transporting spare parts to the markets in the Baltic countries, we are now making everyday deliveries to 10 markets.

New terminal and new traffic lines in Gislaved

Published: 01/05/20

In April, Fraktkompaniet established a new distribution facility with domestic service and warehouses in Gislaved in Småland. The facility is shared with the parent company NTEX who in Gislaved has taken over some traffic from Borås and now handles traffic to and from Norway, Finland, the Baltics and Central Europe.

Information to customers regarding the Corona virus (Covid-19)

Published: 16/03/20

Health and safety of our employees, customers and suppliers is our highest priority. This means that we closely monitor the development and statements made by relevant authorities in the countries concerned.

New services between UK, Spain, Portugal and Italy

Published: 03/03/20

NTEX UK has developed its existing services, and now offers new full-service services for its customers to the southern European market.

NTEX and Ecus in cooperation on Brexit

Published: 25/02/20

Two years ago, NTEX initiated a collaboration with the customs management experts Ecus in the customs handling of transport to and from Norway. When NTEX’s Customs Manager, Jenny Wallberg, visited the Customs Podcast at the beginning of the year, she talked about how the collaboration has now expanded to the UK, and the company's customs handling in connection with Brexit.

NTEX acquires JEK Forwarding AB - The seventh company acquisition in two years

Published: 04/12/19

It is now official that NTEX acquires Gothenburg-based JEK Forwarding AB, a transport company focusing on sea and air freight. This is NTEX seventh company acquisition in two years and it means that NTEX, through acquisitions and organic growth, will have a turnover of SEK 2.4-2.5 billion in 2020. This will make NTEX the largest private freight forwarder in Sweden.

Multilingual "control tower" – effective and safe for Valmet

Published: 19/11/19

Flexibility, responsiveness and short lead times were some of the reasons why the large industrial company Valmet chose NTEX as a carrier. Finnish language skills were another reason that facilitated coordination for transport between different markets.

Fraktkompaniet becomes part of NTEX

Published: 04/11/19

The two Gothenburg-based transport and logistics companies becomes one when NTEX acquires Fraktkompaniet. Both companies are among the most expansive in the Swedish industry and the merger enables an even greater growth rate. Through the acquisition, NTEX increases its turnover by approximately 360 million SEK and welcomes 100 new employees. Fraktkompaniet will be run as an independent subsidiary under the direction of CEO Anette Yngvesson.

A tank truck comes loaded

Published: 17/09/19

Cold beer deliveries all over Sweden when NTEX delivers Carlsberg on tank.

Daily deliveries for better the acoustic environments

Published: 05/09/19

Reliability and quality - two cornerstones in the long-standing collaboration between Ecophon and NTEX. A collaboration that began in Sweden but today also includes transports outside the country's borders.

The first half of 2019 - the best ever

Published: 21/08/19

There is much to suggest that 2019 will be the best in NTEX's 16-year old history. At least if you look at the first half of the year when sales increased by 14 percent to 900 MSEK and the number of shipments to about 400,000 units.

NTEX Continues its Expansion: Opens Office in Malmö and Establishes Itself on the Austrian Market

Published: 25/06/21

NTEX has recently announced the next step in its development. The company has signed up a number of new employees with top expertise and a long experience in the industry. By the end of April 2021, they will move into a new office in Malmö, but the expansion doesn't stop there.

NTEX Hires New HR Manager with an International Focus

Published: 31/05/21

From 13 employees in Sweden to 600 across Europe and with further expansions in sight. Expansive freight forwarding company, NTEX has hired Camilla Hultkrantz to be in charge of human resources, corporate culture and a globalized NTEX. Camilla has a long experience in the transport and logistics industry and has most recently worked at Toyota Material Handling Logistics Solutions.

Is your business ready for Brexit?

Published: 13/12/20

On 1 January 2021, new rules will be introduced regarding customs handling in trade with the UK. Through our specialists, NTEX offers full guidance, services and is ready to help customers for the best possible transition.

Caring & Committed

Published: 01/11/20

NTEX core values is what defines the company as well as the backbone of everything it does, both as a company and as a brand. Based on its core values, such as"Caring" and “Committed”, part of NTEX’s aim is to further engage co-workers to develop the corporate culture.

Quick and flexible to manage Covid-19

Published: 26/05/20

With 500 employees and offices in nine different countries across Europe, NTEX is constantly operating under a myriad of laws and regulations. The current corona pandemic gave birth to new and swift directives and preconditions, while also differing between markets. With a close eye on the development, NTEX has adapted and taken measures to secure operations and continue providing the best possible services, also during these challenging times.

CSR partner to the world's largest handball club

Published: 12/05/20

During the spring, NTEX joined as the official CSR partner for the world's largest handball club, IK Sävehof. As a partner, NTEX supports Sävehof's long-term social work with #viställerupp (#wewillbethere), which aims to create a local community development for a healthier and more inclusive place for children and young people.

Increased interest for becoming a truck driver

Published: 14/02/20

In February, the TYA (Transport Trades Occupational and Safety Board) presented a report showing continued high number of applicants for Sweden's upper secondary school’s vehicle and transport programs, but also that the proportion of girls in the second year today amounts up to 27 percent.

Strengthened sales organization for NTEX in Norway

Published: 04/02/20

To improve its customer service even further, NTEX has expanded its sales organization with two new employees focusing on the Norwegian market.

A stable development of NTEX in Norway

Published: 27/11/19

In 2015, NTEX established its first own terminal in Norway. Since then, the business has expanded greatly, with a doubling of the number of employees and a terminal and warehousing operations that has grown from 3 500 to 10 000 square meters. In order to meet this increased demand, operations must now be further broadened.

Having the world as our market

Published: 14/11/19

As a worldwide player, NTEX is represented all over the world. To meet new and existing partners, the company is part of four major global partner networks in transport and logistics. NTEX Business Unit Manager, Jerry Nilsson, has participated in four meetings during this year.

A highly qualified IT manager for NTEX

Published: 26/09/19

A few weeks ago, Jonny Synnergren started as new IT manager at NTEX. Jonny joined NTEX from consulting firm Evry, where he has held various roles for the past nine years. Among other things, as a key account manager and most recently responsible "architect" where he designed IT... Read More

Securing talents for the future

Published: 11/09/19

In order to keep giving their customers the best possible service there is, fast growing companies like NTEX needs to attract the best employees. At NTEX in Immingham, England, an apprenticeship investment has successfully been beneficial for both its customers as well as the company.