Award-winning time-critical logistics solutions

Built for Urgency. Trusted for Certainty.

$1.3B

Cost avoidance via PEAK™ Marketplace*

1.7M

Shipments moved via PEAK™ Marketplace*

*based on 2021-2025 shipment data

Technology that keeps your supply chain moving

Ascent’s PEAK™ Marketplace simplifies time-critical logistics across Europe with multilingual support, regional currency options and real-time tracking. Access a world-class carrier network, competitive quotes and 24/7/365 coordination from our global control towers. 

Every shipment is proactively monitored from pickup through final delivery, with real-time visibility, exception management and recovery support designed to reduce risk, maintain continuity and drive ongoing service optimization.

 

Supported Languages

English • German • Spanish • Italian • Portuguese • French

Supported Currencies

EUR • GBP • PLN • HUF • USD • MXN

A dedicated European operation backed by a global network

Ascent Europe operates as a full-service logistics organization headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Our team manages shipments from quote to delivery, giving customers direct access to Ascent’s global network, PEAK™ technology and operational expertise across Europe, North America and beyond.

Case Study

Avoiding production shutdown amid the aluminum coil shortage

When a disruption threatened North American automotive production, Ascent Europe coordinated a rapid response from multiple European suppliers. Our team deployed both International Air Charter and Fast Boat solutions to prevent line stoppages while creating a reliable long-term transportation strategy.

$51M

Transportation savings via Fast Boat

664

Aluminum coils delivered

99%

On-time performance

89

International charter flights

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Europe Solutions Guide

Learn how we move freight across Europe

Download our Europe Solutions Overview to learn how Ascent helps manufacturers move critical freight across Europe and around the world through time-critical transportation, dedicated logistics expertise and PEAK™ technology.

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Industries We Serve

Automotive & Mobility

Supporting OEMs and Tier suppliers with time-critical logistics solutions that keep production lines moving and minimize costly downtime across global supply chains.

Industrial & Manufacturing

Delivering reliable transportation for raw materials, production components and finished goods with proactive monitoring and end-to-end visibility.

Aerospace & Aviation

Providing rapid logistics support for aircraft parts, engines and AOG requirements with specialized transportation and around-the-clock operational support.

The world’s top automakers trust us when minutes cost millions

Trusted by Fortune 500 automotive manufacturers, suppliers and distributors, we work as an extension of your team to prevent delays, stay ahead of disruptions and keep your supply chain moving worldwide.

We specialize in:

  • Automotive OEMs & Tiered Suppliers
  • Agricultural Machinery & Equipment 
  • Industrial Machinery & Equipment 
  • ATVs & Powersports
  • Motorcycles

Our Solutions

Air Charter

Dedicated aircraft for your most urgent shipments when speed, flexibility and reliability are critical.

  • Aircraft available within approximately two hours
  • Door-to-door coordination
  • Domestic and international coverage
  • Oversized, hazardous and high-value cargo
  • 24/7 operational support

On-Board Courier

Hand-carry service for sensitive components‭, ‬delivered securely across the globe‭.‬

  • Courier accompanies shipment throughout transit
  • Global commercial flight network
  • Customs coordination
  • Ideal for automotive, aerospace and critical manufacturing components

Air Freight

Flexible air solutions that balance cost and speed for time-critical supply chain demands‭.‬

1-3 day transit time


Our fastest scheduled air freight service for production-critical and time-sensitive shipments requiring the earliest available capacity and continuous monitoring.

 

  • Priority booking and uplift
  • Expedited customs coordination
  • Real-time shipment visibility
  • 24/7 proactive monitoring

4-6 day transit time

 

An accelerated air freight solution that balances speed and cost for shipments that require faster delivery without the premium of the most urgent service.

 

  • Faster transit than standard air freight
  • Reliable international coverage
  • End-to-end shipment visibility
  • Cost-effective for time-sensitive freight

7-9 day transit time

 

Reliable international air freight for planned shipments where predictable transit times and value are the priority.

 

  • Economical global transportation
  • Extensive international carrier network
  • End-to-end tracking
  • Ideal for routine international shipments

Fast Boat

A strategic alternative between air and ocean freight, delivering faster transit than traditional ocean service at a lower cost than air.

  • 30-50% faster than traditional ocean freight
  • 99% on-time performance
  • Lower transportation costs than air freight
  • Lower carbon emissions compared to air transportation
  • Ideal for freight that cannot wait for standard ocean service but doesn’t require air charter