Your top questions about Germany’s logistics industry
Find answers to common questions about logistics in Germany, from market access to setup steps.
Power up in Germany's logistics hub
Germany is Europe’s logistics giant. At the geographic center of the EU and excellently connected by ports, rail, roads and air cargo hubs, it is the ideal place to build and scale your European supply chain. Set up warehousing in Germany and grow your business across Europe!
Why Germany Wins in Logistics
Get exclusive insights: Germany’s Logistics Industry
Germany’s logistics market is going smart: autonomous trucks, digital warehousing and connected corridors are moving from pilots to everyday operations. With a national framework for Level 4 autonomy, world‑class R&D and targeted funding, international companies can scale faster, safer and more efficiently. Find out where commercial opportunities are emerging.
Is Germany Europe’s largest logistics market?
Yes. With €327 billion in annual revenue, Germany is Europe’s largest logistics market – representing around 20% of the continent’s total. It ranks 3rd globally in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index, reflecting its world-class infrastructure, service reliability and timeliness.
Why choose Germany as your logistics hub in Europe?
Germany’s central EU location, dense multimodal corridors and leading transport infrastructure – including deep-sea ports, the Duisburg inland hub, high-capacity rail, motorways and cargo airports – enable fast, predictable delivery to over 500 million European consumers, 250 million within 24 hours.
What are the German logistics industry trends for 2025?
Key trends include smart logistics powered by IoT, AI and robotics; autonomous and electric trucking; hydrogen-powered pilots; resilient intermodal networks; and data-driven efficiency tools such as digital twins and predictive analytics.
What are the best logistics investment opportunities in Germany?
High-demand areas include logistics real estate and warehousing, integrated 3PL and freight forwarding services, automation and robotics solutions, green logistics infrastructure, and intermodal corridors linking major ports and industrial clusters. GTAI can provide a tailored location shortlist.
How is digitalization changing logistics in Germany?
Digitalization is enabling real-time visibility, AI-assisted route and capacity planning, advanced warehouse and transport management systems, and predictive maintenance. These innovations increase throughput, reduce costs and improve service reliability.
How sustainable is logistics in Germany?
Germany is accelerating green logistics through e-trucks, hydrogen fuel cell pilots, optimized routing, energy-efficient warehousing and shore power at ports. Public funding and infrastructure investments support the shift to low-carbon supply chains.
How advanced is automation and robotics in German warehousing?
Automation is widespread, with autonomous mobile robots (AMR), automated guided vehicles (AGV), robotic picking and sortation systems boosting productivity, safety and space efficiency. These solutions help address labor shortages and scale operations quickly.
How developed is Germany’s transport infrastructure?
Germany offers deep-sea access via major ports like Hamburg and Bremerhaven, Europe’s strongest inland waterway network including Duisburg, high-capacity motorways, leading cargo airports such as Frankfurt and Leipzig/Halle, and a robust rail freight backbone.
Is last-mile delivery investment profitable in Germany?
Yes – driven by strong e-commerce demand, dense courier-express-parcel (CEP) networks and urban consumer clusters. Profitability depends on location, automation level, and energy and labor costs. GTAI provides market benchmarks and location guidance.
How does GTAI support logistics investment in Germany?
Germany Trade & Invest offers free, confidential support – from site selection and incentive advice to company formation, tax basics, and introductions to logistics parks, service providers and workforce programs.
