One of the larger logistics companies in Tyrol has found itself in a difficult financial situation. Nothegger Transport Logistik GmbH, based in St. Ulrich am Pillersee, has declared bankruptcy. As a result, the problem has affected around 300 employees. In the same week, insolvency proceedings were also initiated against another Tyrolean carrier.
Founded in 1992, the family-owned company operated in several locations in Austria – including Vienna, Wels, Radfeld, Fürnitz and Hohenems – as well as in foreign markets: Italy, Switzerland and Slovakia. According to the company, the fleet comprised more than 700 vehicles.
Reasons for the bankruptcy The insolvency proceedings were opened on 9 March 2026 at the request of Österreichische Gesundheitskasse (ÖGK), which acted as a creditor. The main reason was arrears in paying social security contributions. The company’s total liabilities exceed EUR 15 million, including around EUR 9.25 million owed to banks, EUR 3.2 million to ÖGK and EUR 1.8 million to the tax office.
Kreditschutzverband KSV1870 (an Austrian private organisation (association) focused on creditor protection) indicates that during the pandemic the company made use of significant deferrals of tax and insurance contribution payments, which substantially weighed on its liquidity. Despite partial repayments, the inability to meet its obligations led to insolvency.
Attempts to save the company and difficulties in combined transport Management attempted to stabilise the financial situation – plans included, among other things, bringing in an investor and selling an operational property to cover the arrears. However, these steps were not completed in time.
The company’s founder, Karl Nothegger, points out that the economic problems partly stem from issues in combined transport, which generates around 40% of revenue. As reasons, he cites additional costs resulting from delays and disruptions in the supply chain caused by various railway undertakings.
Possibility of continuing operations In the course of the insolvency proceedings, the possibility of continuing the company’s operations without losses for creditors will be analysed. According to the company, the procedure applies only to Nothegger Transport Logistik GmbH; other companies in the group, including Nothegger Systemlogistik, are not covered by the insolvency.
Another company in trouble In Tyrol, a similar situation has also affected Aksoy Transporte KG from Absam, which employs 16 people. Insolvency proceedings were also initiated at the request of ÖGK due to outstanding contributions totalling EUR 28,000.
KSV1870 emphasises that in the case of smaller businesses, only during the insolvency proceedings will it become clear what the full amount of liabilities is and whether the fleet of 13 trucks is owned by the company or financed externally. The decision on whether to continue operations without losses for creditors remains with the administrator.
