Logistics industry

Hannover is on the radar of logistics companies and ranks among the most dynamic logistics hubs in Germany, benefiting from its location in the hinterland of Germany’s seaports. The Region Hannover has established itself as a “European gateway” of international logistical significance (see Fraunhofer SCS 2015/2017).

• 54,000 employees subject to social insurance contributions (11.2% of total employment) in 3,000 businesses (sectoral approach)
• Major companies: DHL, Kühne+Nagel, DB Schenker, Dachser, UPS, TNT, Hellmann, Hermes, DPD, Fiege, MTU, and others
• Key areas: Industrial logistics, retail logistics, e-commerce, courier, express, and parcel service providers, contract logistics, after-sales
• European and national distribution centers for VW Commercial Vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, arvato, Bahlsen, Lyreco, Sonepar, Weatherford, Delticom, Amazon, and others
• Research institutions related to logistics: Institute for Transport and Automation Technology, Institute for Integrated Production, Institute for Plant Engineering and Logistics
• Networks: Logistics Portal Lower Saxony, Inc., Logistics HR Roundtable of the Region Hannover