The Hannover region is one of the most attractive locations in Germany for logistics companies.

Arvato

Services along the entire supply chain

Arvato

Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bertelsmann. It employs around 2,750...

DB Schenker

By land, sea and air

DB Schenker

Industry giant DB Schenker, a subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn AG, is also active in Hannover. With...

Kühne+Nagel

Ocean and air freight, contract logistics and overland transport

Kühne+Nagel

In Hannover, the Bremen-based logistics company focuses on three different sectors with locations...

DHL

Express service for parcels and mail

DHL

The Bonn-based logistics company also appreciates the benefits of sites in Hannover. In addition to...

Hannover is squarely on the map for logistics companies. The Fraunhofer Institute in Nuremberg views the Hannover region as one of the most important German logistics hubs, and the large number of newly opened sites in recent years confirms this. Many factors come together to make the Hannover region an excellent location for logistics companies, including its central position, outstanding infrastructure for all modes of transport, and exceptionally well connected commercial premises.

 

In its economic survey, the Hannover region tallied some 61,700 employees subject to social insurance contributions (i.e. in proper, formal employment) in 2,500 businesses in the sector in 2022. Important freight forwarders and transport companies include DHL, Kühne+Nagel, DB Schenker, Dachser, UPS, TNT, Hellmann, Hermes and DPD.

 

In addition to the parcel companies, there are also companies specialising in industrial and retail logistics, e-commerce and contract logistics. The region is also home to national and European distribution centres for VW Nutzfahrzeuge, Mercedes Benz, Amazon, Arvato, Bahlsen, Lyreco, Sonepar, Weatherford and Delticom.

 

And there many logistics-related research institutes such as the Institute of Transport and Automation Technology, the Institut für Integrierte Produktion and the Institute of Production Systems and Logistics.

Sidst opdateret: 14. apr. 2023