Logistics
High-performance gateway to Europe
Anchored at the centre of Europe and the European economy, Germany is well placed as a provider and developer of logistics services and technologies and serves as a link between the western and eastern European markets.
259.0 | Germany | EUR billion |
139.0 | UK | EUR billion |
127.9 | France | EUR billion |
91.6 | Italy | EUR billion |
49.9 | NL | EUR billion |
The World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 2018 ranked Germany No. 1 worldwide in 2014, 2016 and 2018.
Germany's central location provides easy access to 82 million Germans, 250 million consumers within overnight delivery radius and 500 million EU residents.
A logistics hub
Germany's logistics industry leads in innovation, service and technology.
Germany leads globally in logistics education,
contributing to a qualified, reliable workforce trained at over 100 universities and universities of applied sciences.60,000
companies in this industry.3 million
logistics workforce.The German Logistics Association (*BVL) reported the ifo Institute's findings of an “excellent” climate in the German logistics industry at the close of the first quarter of 2018 and positive predictions for 2019.
Public and private
The Logistics Alliance Germany, a partnership between the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure and the German logistics industry, connects international industry players with logistics service partners, networks, associations, the German economy and politics, and partners in R&D.
A stable network
With generous support for companies and R&D, along with a reliable and comprehensive logistics infrastructure, comprising transportation and communication networks, Germany provides a politically and economically stable and connected investment climate.
Germany is Europe’s logistics hub, providing a unique business climate by drawing together expertise and infrastructure. Get in touch to learn more.