Welcome to the land of contrasts!
A market with almost 1.4 billion people, growth rates of up to eight percent per annum and a young, largely consumption-friendly population – India holds tremendous economic potential. But seizing this potential requires overcoming some hurdles.
Familiar and yet different
Many gestures, fewer words. In addition, a society characterised by religion and politeness, where it is welcomed to eat by hand. Anyone travelling to India should be prepared for a business culture that differs greatly from that of Europe.
News & People
Panda-Sprinter: New logistics concept at the Brake Seaport
BRAKE. J. MÜLLER organises the first direct train with pulp to Chongqing, China. It provides an additional, faster and above all environmentally-friendly way of connecting Northern Europe with Central China.
Port fees at JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven remain unchanged
Wilhelmshaven, December 2nd – The port fees in Germany’s only deep-sea container terminal at JadeWeserPort Wilhelmshaven will stay unchanged at the current level next year as well.
The University of Bremen investigates brand image
BREMEN. A comprehensive academic researcher will examine the market positioning of Bremen’s ports in the coming months in a study commissioned by bremenports.
Floating transhipment at the Cuxport Terminal
CUXHAVEN. The “Rolldock Sea”, a semi-submersible vessel flying the Dutch flag, arrived at the Cuxport Terminal in Cuxhaven on 15 November. The semi-submersible vessel took on board the “Gian Lorenzo Bernini” backhoe dredger there and is now transporting it to Mozambique.
Main Topic
Welcome to the land of contrasts!
A market with almost 1.4 billion people, growth rates of up to eight percent per annum and a young, largely consumption-friendly population – India holds tremendous economic potential. But seizing this potential requires overcoming some hurdles.
Hope for the future – or cause for concern?
LATIN AMERICA. Since the beginning of the year, the pandemic has been causing considerable disruption to global logistics chains to and from Latin America. Experts are watching with concern, but nevertheless see signs of long-term growth potential in the region.

The signs point to expansion
“Germany is India’s largest trading partner in the EU, and we want to continue to strengthen our relations in the future and expand them. German companies can for example contribute significantly to the realisation of numerous infrastructure projects in India.” Peter Altmaier
Logistics Story

From Mundra to the world
Within about 20 years, Adani Ports has grown into the largest private port operator in India – a success story that now reaches far beyond the country’s borders and even has an impact as far away as Wilhelmshaven.
Small but strong
LATIN AMERICA. The vital role played by tugs when ships enter and leave the port is not always given its due. But they are an indispensable part of the logistics chain. And it’s not only large freighters that rely on them.
“Time passes differently here“
NORTH AMERICA. The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) is aiming to improve supply chains around Savannah and Brunswick with a range of construction and development projects so that goods can reach customers even faster.
Small but strong
LATIN AMERICA. The vital role played by tugs when ships enter and leave the port is not always given its due. But they are an indispensable part of the logistics chain. And it’s not only large freighters that rely on them.
“Time passes differently here“
NORTH AMERICA. The Georgia Port Authority (GPA) is aiming to improve supply chains around Savannah and Brunswick with a range of construction and development projects so that goods can reach customers even faster.

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Behind the Scenes
Familiar and yet different
Many gestures, fewer words. In addition, a society characterised by religion and politeness, where it is welcomed to eat by hand. Anyone travelling to India should be prepared for a business culture that differs greatly from that of Europe.
Don’t get straight to the point
LATIN AMERICA. At business meetings in Latin America, patience and small-talk are vital. You can also score points by being smartly dressed – and bringing marzipan.
Happy face and sandwich method – the key to stateside success
NORTH AMERICA. If you’re heading West to do business, don’t imagine that American business culture is anything like Germany’s.
Don’t get straight to the point
LATIN AMERICA. At business meetings in Latin America, patience and small-talk are vital. You can also score points by being smartly dressed – and bringing marzipan.
Happy face and sandwich method – the key to stateside success
NORTH AMERICA. If you’re heading West to do business, don’t imagine that American business culture is anything like Germany’s.
Digitisation
Africa goes mobile
SOUTHERN AFRICA. Digitisation offers great potential for development in Southern Africa. The German Federal Government has also recognised this and intends to make IT solutions an integral part of development cooperation with the “Digital Africa” initiative. In addition, cooperation with the German and European economy is to be strengthened.
Africa goes mobile
SOUTHERN AFRICA. Digitisation offers great potential for development in Southern Africa. The German Federal Government has also recognised this and intends to make IT solutions an integral part of development cooperation with the “Digital Africa” initiative. In addition, cooperation with the German and European economy is to be strengthened.

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Logistics for tuk-tuks
The globally active logistics service provider BLG LOGISTICS has been present on the Indian market for a decade through the joint venture BLG Parekh Logistics. There, it’s all about two- and three-wheelers.

Anchored in Emden, linked to Bremen
Anker Schiffahrt’s roots lie in automotive handling. But in addition to seaport handling and terminal operations, the wholly owned Leschaco subsidiary offers a far more comprehensive range of services, including the handling of forest products from Finland and South America.

Half a century of trade
America, but also the equipment hub for all of Europe. Bremerhaven is one of the most important RoRo ports on the continent. For shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen, it’s not just an important hub for services to North America, but also the equipment hub for all of Europe.

Logistics for tuk-tuks
The globally active logistics service provider BLG LOGISTICS has been present on the Indian market for a decade through the joint venture BLG Parekh Logistics. There, it’s all about two- and three-wheelers.

Anchored in Emden, linked to Bremen
Anker Schiffahrt’s roots lie in automotive handling. But in addition to seaport handling and terminal operations, the wholly owned Leschaco subsidiary offers a far more comprehensive range of services, including the handling of forest products from Finland and South America.

Half a century of trade
America, but also the equipment hub for all of Europe. Bremerhaven is one of the most important RoRo ports on the continent. For shipping company Wallenius Wilhelmsen, it’s not just an important hub for services to North America, but also the equipment hub for all of Europe.