The story behind
With more than 130 years of experience, K. Hansen Transport A/S is a family-run business built on tradition and attention to detail.
Transport with tradition – since 1896
With more than 130 years of experience, K. Hansen Transport A/S is a family-run business with a tradition of meticulousness, dedication, and treating cargo as if it were our own. This means that a deal is a deal, and that an agreed-upon delivery time is something we set our clocks by.
A lot has happened both in terms of the street scene and trucks since K. Hansen Transport A/S was founded back in 1896. Back then, horsepower was scarce and four-legged. It is a long way to the state-of-the-art trucks that are now on the roads with goods both day and night.
From horsepower to trucks
When great-grandfather Peder Hansen took over the then-small company, its main assets were:
“7 work carriages, 4 flat carriages, 3 charabancs, 1 jumbe, 1 landau, 5 horses, and harnesses”.
It was Karsten Hansen's father, Kristian Hansen, who first believed that the future lay in trucks, and in 1928 a used Chevrolet was purchased for the formidable sum of 1,100 kroner.
Since then, development has progressed rapidly.
Today, the fleet consists of 65 trucks, most of which are less than four years old. The development from horse-drawn carriages to modern equipment has made it possible to perform tasks on a completely different scale – and with the flexibility that today's companies expect.
What began with work wagons and horses has now become a professional transport and logistics company offering a wide range of services.
Today, we offer, among other things:
- Distribution– Planned and Efficient Freight Transport
- Walkie forklift– flexible unloading in areas with limited access
- Warehouse– Secure Storage and Handling of Goods
- Project Transportation– Turnkey Contracting with Peace of Mind
- Courier Service– Direct and Fast Deliveries
Our history has given us experience. Our daily work is all about putting that experience to good use.
The Story continues
Although we have more than a century behind us, we are constantly looking ahead. Transport needs change, and so do the solutions. We evolve in line with our customers' needs – but without letting go of the foundation on which the company is built.
Carefulness. Commitment. Decency.
That was the starting point in 1896.
It still is today.
Contact us – we are ready to help
Do you need a stable and flexible partner for distribution? At K. Hansen Transport A/S, we are ready to help with everything from single deliveries to tailor-made logistics solutions.
Contact ustoday to learn more:
Phone:+45 76 96 06 44
Email:distribution@kht.dk
We look forward to hearing from you and finding the solution that best suits your business.
The people behind the transport
At K. Hansen Transport A/S, you will be greeted by loyal employees who understand the importance of good service. The seniority among employees is unusually high, which testifies to a stable framework and a culture where professionalism and responsibility are prioritized.
The company was named ITD Company of the Year in 2010 and has previously come close to winning the titles of Transport Company of the Year and Workplace of the Year.
In addition, our students have achieved impressive rankings in both national and international competitions. We are proud of this, as it demonstrates our investment in both people and the future.
The story continues
Although we have more than a century behind us, we are constantly looking ahead. Transport needs change, and so do the solutions. We evolve in line with our customers' needs – but without letting go of the foundation on which the company is built.
Carefulness. Commitment. Decency.
That was the starting point in 1896.
It still is today.
From horsepower to trucks
When great-grandfather Peder Hansen took over the then small company, its most significant assets were:
"7 work wagons, 4 flat wagons, 3 charabancs, 1 jumbe, 1 landau, 5 horses, and harnesses."
It was Karsten Hansen's father, Kristian Hansen, who first believed that the future lay in trucks, and in 1928 a used Chevrolet was purchased for the formidable sum of 1,100 kroner.
Since then, development has progressed rapidly.
Today, the fleet consists of 65 trucks, most of which are less than four years old. The development from horse-drawn carriages to modern equipment has made it possible to perform tasks on a completely different scale – and with the flexibility that today's companies expect.
What began with work wagons and horses has now become a professional transport and logistics company offering a wide range of services.
Today, we offer, among other things:
- Distribution – planned and efficient freight transport
- Carrier truck – flexible unloading in locations with limited access
- Warehouse hotel – secure storage and handling of goods
- Special transport – when the goods require something special
- Courier service – direct and fast deliveries
Dry figures:
200 talented employees
50,000 m2 warehouse hotel
68 own trucks and associated chassis
12 trucks
7,000 m2 terminal
If you would like to read more about the history of K. Hansen Transport A/S, you are welcome to request our anniversary book, which tells the story from the beginning until 2012.
The anniversary book can be ordered by contacting post@kht.dk.
