The majority of goods transport still takes place by road. Due to its convenient location in the heart of Europe and its economic importance, Germany is an interesting market for freight forwarders. These are the biggest three: This article is based on the unique Top 300 Logistics Companies Germany – List of the largest logistics companies.
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- Excel list of the 300 top German logistics companies (by revenues) for download
- Including: sales (2015-2019), number of employees, e-mail, address, telephone number, management, etc.
- Detailed information on the field of activity (transport logistics, warehouse logistics, industrial logistics, pharmaceutical logistics, food logistics, port logistics, etc.)
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- Last update: 20.04.2021
Place 1: Schenker Aktiengesellschaft, Essen: 17.7 billion euros in sales (2020)
Schenker is a wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bahn and Germany’s largest freight forwarder with a good 76,000 employees. The company operates as an international freight forwarder. It has around 2,000 locations in 130 countries around the globe. One focus is on European land transport. It also offers sea and air freight services and contract logistics. With the acquisition of BAX Global in 2006, Schenker became one of the largest logistics companies in the world.
Place 2: Dachser Group SE & Co. KG, Kempten (Allgäu): 5.6 billion euros in revenue (2020)
Dachser began in 1930 as a transporter for Allgäu cheese. Today, the family-owned company has developed into an internationally active logistics group. The business comprises the four business segments European Logistics, Air & Sea Logistics, and Food Logistics. Dachser also offers transport, warehousing and value-added services in the field of contract logistics. The company employs more than 30,000 people.
Place 3: Rhenus SE & Co. KG, Dortmund: 5.4 billion euros turnover (2020)
Since 1998, Rhenus has bundled the logistics activities of the Rhetmann Group, a family-owned group with a focus on recycling (Remondis), logistics (Rhenus) and residual materials recycling (Saria). Rhenus is more than just a freight forwarder. The company offers comprehensive logistics services in the areas of contract logistics, port logistics and container handling and transport. The company has established itself internationally in all three areas. Rhenus has around 820 locations and more than 33,000 employees.
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