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40 Years of Carousel Logistics: A journey of client-driven success
SITTINGBOURNE, UK – August 25, 2026 — Time-critical logistics specialist Carousel Logistics is today celebrating its 40th anniversary. Founded on August 25, 1986, the company has grown from a single-site UK business into a key component of the pan-European DANX Carousel Group.
Throughout four decades of transformation, Carousel has maintained a steadfast focus: engineering bespoke logistics solutions built directly around specific client requirements.
- Client-led expansion: Grown from a single UK facility to an integrated European network spanning Northern, Central, and Southern Europe.
- Technology & solutions: Innovations driven by real-world operational challenges, including the Gateway® platform and post-Brexit customs clearance capabilities.
- Pan-European scale: Strengthened market presence through strategic mergers, joint ventures, and targeted acquisitions.
"Looking back over the past 40 years, our trajectory reflects a deliberate strategy: every solution we’ve engineered, from our proprietary customer portal, Gateway®, and custom clearance to strategic acquisitions across Western Europe, stemmed directly from solving a client challenge. That consultative mindset has allowed us to scale pan-European operations while preserving our defining strength: engineering bespoke solutions around our clients' needs."
— Lars Ryssel, Carousel Managing Director
Four decades of growth: Key milestones
| Year | Strategic Milestone |
| 1986 | Carousel Logistics is founded in Sittingbourne, UK. |
| 2008–11 | Diversifies into agriculture distribution and MedTech sectors. |
| 2016 | Opens Birmingham HUB and establishes air linehaul across FKB–BHX–DUB routes (UK, Germany, Ireland). |
| 2017–19 | Expands Southern and Central European footprint by acquiring Lsi GmbH, Lsi S.L, and BDA Logistics Innovation. |
| 2018 | Launches proprietary Gateway® digital platform to enhance shipment visibility. |
| 2021 | Establishes dedicated Customs Clearance service to navigate post-Brexit cross-border trade. |
| 2022 | Merges with DANX Group alongside lead investor Axcel to establish the DANX Carousel Group. |
| 2023–25 | Rapidly scales continent-wide through strategic additions, including Alltrans (IE), TBS (NO), Fomab and UT (SE), TLS (DK), Logik (UK), LPR (DE), and the DANXILS joint venture (PL). |
Looking ahead
As part of the DANX Carousel Group, Carousel continues to build on its legacy by scaling operations, expanding European coverage, and delivering high-care, time-critical logistics.
