# Freight Forwarder Betz Files for Insolvency **Category:** Companies | **Source:** [Partner] move logistics | **Published:** 2026-06-02 | **Updated:** 2026-06-27 **Tags:** insolvenz, lkw-verkehr, Betz International, Willy Betz, Altradius, Spedition, Transportbanche, Deutschland, Logistik News, Transport News, Fracht News, Speditions News, Supply Chain News, Zoll News, Frachtportal News, Seefracht > The logistics company Betz is insolvent, but operations continue. Atradius warns of more bankruptcies among German logistics companies in 2026. --- The situation for many freight companies in Germany remains challenging. A current example is Betz International from Sonnenbühl in Baden-Württemberg. The freight company is insolvent, employs around 140 staff, and has 72 vehicles in operation. Operations will continue for the time being. The insolvency proceedings are intended to help restructure the company. According to reports, there are discussions with potential investors. The goal is to maintain as many jobs and customer relationships as possible. The Betz case clearly illustrates what is happening in the market. Many medium-sized freight companies are struggling with high costs, weak economic conditions, expensive diesel, rising wages, and fewer orders. When margins are already thin, it often takes little to make the situation critical. The credit insurer Atradius also warns of further insolvencies in the transportation sector. According to Atradius, the number of insolvencies among freight companies is expected to rise significantly in 2026. Small and medium-sized enterprises are particularly at risk. One in four small and medium-sized companies in the transportation sector is considered to be at acute risk, according to Atradius. For freight forwarders in Switzerland and Austria, this is not just a German story. Many work with German subcontractors, partners, or lines. If a business there encounters difficulties, it can quickly impact ongoing transportation, outstanding invoices, or customer commitments. --- For shippers and freight forwarders, this means: checking partners. Especially with German subcontractors, spot market transports, and longer payment terms, one should not only look at the price. This topic is important for Swiss and Austrian companies when working with German partners. A competitive offer is of little help if the carrier later fails or invoices, shipments, and customer complaints get stuck. In short: The market remains tense. The creditworthiness and reliability of partners are becoming increasingly important again. --- Betz International from Sonnenbühl is insolvent. The company employs approximately 140 staff members. There are 72 vehicles in operation at Betz. The insolvency proceedings were opened on June 1, 2026. The operations are set to continue for the time being. Discussions are ongoing with potential investors. Atradius warns of a significantly higher number of insolvencies among freight forwarders in 2026. Particularly small and medium-sized freight forwarders are under pressure. The main issues are high costs, weak economic conditions, diesel prices, wages, and declining orders. --- *Canonical URL: [https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/die-spedition-betz-ist-insolvent-20260602082936](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/news/die-spedition-betz-ist-insolvent-20260602082936)* *Markdown mirror: [https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/die-spedition-betz-ist-insolvent-20260602082936](https://www.freight-academy.com/api/md/news/en/die-spedition-betz-ist-insolvent-20260602082936)*