About us

Our operating principles

Our mission is to provide efficient and hassle-free logistics and warehousing services, always finding the most optimal and resource-efficient solution.

Our vision is to be a customer-driven, dynamic and sustainable full-service logistics provider.

Customer-orientation

We deliver our services based on the business specifics and needs of the client.

Planning

We provide optimal and environmentally sustainable solutions that are integrated into the customer’s logistics chain and processes, taking into account the customer’s needs today and in the future.

Continuous improvement

We continuously analyse customer feedback information and process performance metrics, introducing improvements, where necessary, to our services and processes.

Environment

We follow and implement environmental management system to ensure compliance with applicable requirements, protect the environment, prevent unnecessary pollution and ensure continuous improvement of our environmental performance.

Provision of service

We guarantee efficient, smooth, and sustainable service.

Timeline

Stark Logistics AS is a new business name, bringing together two transport companies that have been active in the market for more than 30 years – Tallept Auto AS and KMV AS.

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1985 KMV

Harju KEK Transport and Mechanisation Department Keila Mechanisation Government (KMV)

1985 – 1989 KMV

Local and international transport was carried out in the territory of the former Soviet Union

1987 Tallept

1987 – 1990 Tallept

12.6 m semi-trailer was built longer by TARK. The new length was 13.6 m. A tarpaulin was built on top of the semi-trailer. The semi-trailer originated in Alzeria.

1990 – 1994 KMV

  • In 1990, the first foreign shipments were made to Finland
  • In 1991, the first used Volvo trucks were bought
  • We began providing customs services in 1992
  • In 1993, the company was reorganised into the public limited company KMV
  • In 1994, the KMV series number plates were introduced for all KMV cars

1992 Tallept

AS Tallept-Auto will be entrusted with Tallinn EPT’s assets, pending the conclusion of a lease agreement.

1994 Tallept

The first sale and purchase agreement was signed.

1995 – 1999 KMV

  • In 1995 the first new Volvo trucks were purchased, and the KMV trucks and trailers were painted green
  • In 1996 the KMV customs warehouse was opened and the first trucks with rear lifts for the distribution of goods were purchased
  • In 1997 transport services to Sweden and Norway began
  • In 1998 a subsidiary, Keila Autokeskus, was opened in cooperation with Silberaoto

1995 Tallept

The first leasing contracts were signed.

1997 Tallept

5 new semi-trailers were purchased on lease, one of them with one of our customer’s advertisements. Pictured with the new cars and trailers in the port of Kiel.

1999 Tallept

Vehicles in Tirafatrans under TIR authorisation

2000-2005 KMV

  • in 2000 the first new Mercedes Benz trucks were purchased
  • in 2003 shipments to Italy started

2006 – 2012 KMV

2007 – the first new Scania trucks were purchased

2013 – … KMV

2013.a partnership with the Eesti AGA for the distribution of AGA balloons was launched

2016 Tallept

There was a change in the ownership of the company. The older generation was replaced by a younger one, improving the sustainability of the business and the diversity of ownership competencies.

2020 Merger of Tallept Auto AS and KMV

Tallept Auto AS and KMV merge, becoming Stark Logistics. STARK Logistics is the new name of two transport companies – Tallept Auto and KMV – that have been in the market for over 25 years. In July 2020, Tallept Auto became the sole owner of KMV. Since then, the company has been acting in a united manner, with common objectives. The merger was completed in March 2021.