Merchandise transport companies in Germany

Merchandise transport companies in Germany

The merchandise industry is experiencing an additional upward trend, bringing a sales boom to Germany. According to the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, this is due not only to the ideal geographical location but also to German logistics companies, their quality, and their specialized knowledge.
But what are the largest logistics companies in Germany? Freight transport companies in Germany.

Merchandise transport companies in Germany

• For our list of Germany's largest cargo service providers, we've looked closely at the companies with the highest turnover. The sort is based on the order, starting with the highest turnover.
  The data comes from a survey published by Statista.com in 2020 about the sales volume made by the largest logistics companies in Germany in 2019. Merchandise transport companies in Germany.
  
  

Deutsche Post ? DHL

• Deutsche Post DHL Group is not only the most potent logistics company in Germany but also a global player with locations in more than 220 countries. Its business areas range from parcel services to worldwide freight and supply chain. In the process, 10.4 billion euros in domestic revenue was generated, making DHL Germany the largest logistics provider.
  
  

Deutsche Bahn AG (DB Schenker / DB Cargo)

• DB Schenker and DB Cargo are responsible for the logistics division of DB Group, and together they constitute one of the largest logistics service providers in Germany. DB Schenker takes care of all transportation and logistics services by sea, air, and land, with rail freight transportation in the hands of DB Cargo. As a result, Deutsche Bahn managed to generate sales of 7.5 billion euros in 2019.
  
  

Dachser

• German logistics company Dachser, headquartered in the Allgäu region of Germany, was founded in 1930 and has been a continuous player in the industry ever since. The family-owned company's 71 locations deal with the sea, air, road, and rail freight, as well as contract and food logistics. In addition, the German logistics provider also offers industrial solutions for chemical transportation and DIY transportation. As a result, Dachser managed to generate ?3.6 billion in 2019.
  
  
  

Kuehne + Nagel

• Established in 1890 and based in Switzerland since 1976, Kuehne + Nagel are the fourth-largest logistics company in Germany. The company has been distributing the Moderna vaccine in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America during Corona Pandemic. In 2019, they recorded a turnover of 3.2 billion euros.
  
  

Rhenus

• The Rhenus Group, one of the largest German logistics companies, was founded at the beginning of the 20th century. In addition to traditional transportation methods, this freight forwarder mainly takes care of supply chain and warehousing solutions. In all these areas, they generated a turnover of ?2.5 billion in 2019.
  
  

UPS (United Parcel Service)

• UPS, the logistics provider founded in 1907, is one of the largest express parcel service companies in Germany, together with DHL and Hermes. In addition to shipping packages, UPS also provides other logistics services in the automotive, healthcare, and aviation sectors. In Germany, the company generated sales of 2.1 billion euros.
  
  

Hermes

• The relatively small company Hermes has grown into one of the largest logistics service providers in Germany. Although the main focus is B2C and C2C distribution, Hermes Germany GmbH also offers global e-commerce and transportation logistics. In 2019, the logistics company achieved a turnover of 2 billion euros.
  
  

DPD

• German logistics company DPD Group, also relatively young, was founded by several German freight forwarders and quickly became one of the largest logistics providers in Germany. In 2019, the parcel service generated an annual turnover of 1.9 billion euros in Germany.
  
  

Panalpina

• Logistics Company Panalpina was founded in 1935 but traced its roots back to the Rhine Shipping Company, which was established as early as 1895. The German subsidiary of the Swiss company is located near Frankfurt Airport, and 1.5 billion were produced in 2019. In the same year, Panalpina merged with Danish company DSV.
  
  
  

DSV

• Several owner-operated freight forwarders also established the Danish logistics company DSV in 1976. Through several acquisitions, the service provider has maintained its position in the global market, making it one of Germany's largest logistics service providers. In 2019, the company recently merged with Panalpina. In the same year, they recorded a turnover of 1.5 billion euros.