Company | M.G. International

From Siegen into the world

Meet the people behind M.G. International

It all began in 1891 with the founding of Max Grünhut's freight forwarding and commission business in Hamburg. Over the years, what was then a small company has developed into a global logistics service provider. With a rich history spanning more than 130 years, the M.G. International Group remains committed to ensuring that your goods reach their destination safely.

The family-run company employs over 100 people at its headquarters in Siegen and in its international offices. Together with our long-standing partners, we coordinate global B2B transport. As a globally operating logistics service provider, we understand the requirements of international markets and, with our specialized teams, ensure innovative solutions and maximum reliability at every step of the supply chain.

Our group of companies

With M.G. International (Holding) GmbH, we ensure smooth administrative processes. In addition to classic functions such as controlling and human resources management, as well as marketing and information technology, the strategic orientation and positioning of business development for future markets and services is planned here. This is also wehre we focus on environmental, quality and and safety management.

M.G. International Logistics GmbH combines intercontinental transport, overseas and air freight transport, including contract logistics. Various networks and partnerships have driven expansion towards various global markets.

M.G. International Transports GmbH specializes in project logistics with a focus on the Near and Middle East. Together with a network of our own branches and international partners, we manage large logistics projects.

You call. We care.

Over

100 employees

Over

130 Years of Experience

Always

100 personal

Service:

6 Continents

You’re right where you belong.

You call. We know.

Always cooperative. Globally experienced.

Personal contact and a partnership-based relationship with you are our top priority. Your contact person will accompany you from A to Z. Our employees know the international markets, especially niche markets, in detail and contribute their experience to provide you with optimal support.

You call. We perform.

High quality. Flexible at all times.

When it comes to your goods, we make no compromises. We rely on our global network. We offer you high-quality logistics concepts and a range of flexible services. The focus is always on efficiency – whether in terms of costs, distances, or protecting our environment.

You call. We deliver.

Unlimited independence. Versatile possibilities.

On land, at sea, in the air: we are where you need us to be. Our top priority is to ensure that your goods reach their destination reliably, safely, and on time. Regardless of the challenges of transport or the complexity of the route. We accompany you and your project throughout the entire process – including, for example, all customs clearance formalities.

Our history

1891 to today – with tradition and innovation

1891

Founding of Max Grünhuts (M.G.) freight forwarding company in Hamburg and Bremen.

1905

Max Grünhut opens a branch office in New York to manage the American business.

1908

Founding of the Rhenania Group by Hermann and Jacob Hecht.

1974

In addition to its branches in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Saudi Arabia, the Rhenania Group is establishing its first branch in Iraq to strengthen its international project logistics.

1984

Sale of the Max Grünhut company to the English conglomerate Bowater Industries. At this point, Rhenania is also already part of Bowater Industries.

1987

Bowater Industries decides to merge the companies Rhenania and Max Grünhut to form the overseas shipping division of the Rhenania Group. This leads to an expansion of the branches and the service portfolio at the same time.

1989

Founding of M.G. International Transports GmbH with a focus on the Middle East and based in Bremen and Siegen. In the same year, Bowater Industries decided to sell Max Grünhut to the Harper Group in San Francisco as part of its International Freight Division.

1993

Acquisition of all shares (management buyout) in M.G. International Transports GmbH, based in Siegen, and its international branches by the then management team of Joachim Donath and Uwe Stupperich.

2002

Restructuring of business areas and founding of M.G. International Logistics GmbH, which combines the areas of air and sea freight as well as intercontinental transport. M.G. International Transports GmbH continues to represent the project business with a particular focus on the Middle East. As the parent company, M.G. International (Holding) GmbH provides administrative services for the group.

2022

Uwe Stupperich takes over the shares from Joachim Donath.

2024

To ensure long-term and continued positive corporate development, Simon Stupperich is joining the company as his successor. Uwe Stupperich and Simon Stupperich will jointly manage the company in the coming years.

Heute

The M.G. International Group has developed into a global logistics service provider that continues to offer the entire range of intercontinental truck and rail transport, sea freight, and air freight services, while also placing a special focus on complex project logistics.

Our Team

Uwe Stupperich

Managing Partner

uwe.stupperich@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 27

Simon Stupperich

Director

simon.stupperich@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 54

Matthias Weber

Managing Director Project Logistics

matthias.weber@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 39

Thorsten Otto

Head of Operations Air Freight

thorsten.otto@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 29

Tim Künstler

Operations Manager Air Freight

tim.kuenstler@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 41

Jennifer Stütz

Operations Manager Air Freight

jennifer.stuetz@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 18

Carmen Weber

Operations Manager Air Freight

carmen.weber@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 16

Erhan Ekiz

Senior Operations Manager Sea Freight

erhan.ekiz@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 25

Rabia Celik

Operations Manager Sea Freight

rabia.celik@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 57

Fatma Aksin

Operations Manager Sea Freight

fatma.aksin@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 45

Martina Leblois

Operations Manager Sea Freight

martina.leblois@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 19

Karsten Kramer

Head of Sales

karsten.kramer@mgint.de
+49 271 4093 13

How can we help you?

Do you have any questions or concerns, or would you like to entrust your goods to us? Contact us – we are available in more than 10 languages and will be happy to help!