From the port to the hinterland, and from the customer to the quay: in Bremen and Wilhelmshaven, two freight villages demonstrate how clever logistics can strengthen locations, shorten routes and link modes of transport – and reveal how to ensure this same level of success in the future.

Companies such as Glomb in Bremerhaven, Weets in Emden or Beeken in Hamburg are specialists in intelligent container logistics and guarantee efficient networking between the key German seaports.

Deutsches Offshore-Industrie-Zentrum in Cuxhaven has assumed a prominent role in wind power expansion in the North Sea and the associated energy transition. Construction of the new berths 5 to 7, in particular, plays a key role and is due to be completed by 2028.

Brake Port is a hive of activity for both transshipment and sustainability, with projects ranging from fields of flowers and the recently completed full transition to LED lights at NPorts, to construction of Lower Saxony’s largest rooftop photovoltaic system at port logistics specialist J. MÜLLER.

Hapag-Lloyd introduced a newsroom three years ago to accelerate its response to unique situations such as accidents and disasters. How does it work when there is a crisis?

Whilst the bridge collision on the River Hunte in Elsfleth poses an enormous challenge for the port industry, it has also revealed what is possible if everyone involved and those affected in business and politics work together to achieve solutions.

Based in Bremen, the F. A. Vinnen & Co. shipping specialist has often had to navigate turbulent times over the past seven generations. In an interview with LOGISTICS PILOT, the managing director and owner, Michael Vinnen, explains how the medium-sized company does just that.

The NSB Group has two new ship navigation simulators, with which the ship management company plans to train the crews of the freighters it manages itself as well as those of other shipping companies. It is based in Buxtehude in the state of Lower Saxony, close to Hamburg.

EMS Maritime Offshore is considered to be a German pioneer in transferring people to offshore wind turbines and has its own fleet of service vessels for its activities in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. In addition to offering port services, the company is also in charge of maritime coordination on the high seas and provides wind farm operators with a variety of service packages.

As Head of the NPorts Wilhelmshaven Port Office, Ilka Frerichs requires a completely different style of port expertise. After all, Jade Bay handles an extensive range of goods, from containers of LNG and chemicals to RoRo cargo.

Trainees are also in high demand in the maritime industry and in logistics, which is why LOGISTICS PILOT asked some of them the reason for choosing their field, how their generation feels about the industry, and what needs to change to maintain or even improve the appeal of the training opportunities.

With the amount of space available dwindling and automation on the rise, more and more logistics companies are not only thinking ahead, but are also thinking upwards. Examples include the high-bay storage systems for BOXBAY containers and for NORDFROST frozen foods.

Many European seaports have merged over the past 20 years. What drove their decision to do so, and what obstacles were there along the way? LOGISTICS PILOT was on the case.

Though production sites on the largest continent of the world maintain their prominence, there is a clear trend towards nearshoring in the textile industry. This is having a significant impact on fashion logistics and specialised service providers such as Group 7 and Fiege.

TFG Transfracht connects the D-A-CH region by transporting around 4,000 TEU of cargo environmentally friendly every day between six seaports – including Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven. The Deutsche Bahn subsidiary states that it has the densest train network in seaport hinterland services in Europe.

Cross-border logistics are standard practice in shipping. However, not all shipments have Germany either as the origin or the destination point. When it comes to such complex cross trades, smooth planning and handling are particularly important. Hansa Meyer Global relies on its globally based offices for this, as well as brain power in the Bremen headquarters.

The EMS-Fehn-Group specialises in particularly large, voluminous and heavy loads. In addition to technical expertise and its own equipment, the Leer-based company group considers good external and internal communication as its key USP.

How the energy supply will develop in the coming weeks and months is unclear. What is certain, however, is that the German seaports will play an important role in what is to come. This is because the now urgently needed terminals will be built right here – initially for importing LNG and, in future, for green gas.

Deep-sea mining is new territory for both partners, but their expertise complements each other perfectly. Bremen-based shipping group Harren & Partner is providing ships required for the Seabed Mineral Services joint venture, founded in 2021, while Bauer Maschinen from Bavaria is providing technical knowledge.

Zoos have developed sophisticated logistical processes to ensure their animals are supplied with the best possible food every day. This also applies to inter-zoo animal transportation as part of breeding programmes – as a look at Hanover and Bremerhaven shows.

The fears were huge. But how has Brexit actually affected trade and logistics so far? And how have companies positioned themselves for it?

To expand its business with the Maghreb, Cuxhaven-based shipping company BREB relies on finding local partners. The synergies created can benefit everyone involved.Photo: BREB GmbH & Co. KG (3), iStockphoto: Olga KurbatovaFor the Cuxhaven firm of BREB and its...

JAPAN. Vollers imports tea from growing countries like China, India, Sri Lanka and Japan for its customers, before a portion of this is exported back out into the world. The logistics specialists from Bremen have become an integral part of the German tea market. Paul Schrader, a Bremen-based mail order company specialising in tea, sends the product to the end customer.

AUSTRIA. Three terminals with three concepts in three federal states: Enns, Vienna and Graz are important gateways for the ports of Bremen and Wilhelmshaven.

BALTIC STATES. Last year, Heuer Logistics started distributing goods for cheese manufacturer Hochland around the globe. Not only does the medium-sized logistics company specialise in transporting cheese, it also handles maritime logistics for totally different commodities.

Despite declining figures, inland navigation aims to find its way back on the route to success with a comprehensive set of measures. A lot is happening, especially in the Weser drainage basin.

New shipbreaking solutions are under development in northern Germany. Two companies plan to demonstrate that it is also possible here – in a way that is eco-friendly, innovative and economical.

From the port to the hinterland, and from the customer to the quay: in Bremen and Wilhelmshaven, two freight villages demonstrate how clever logistics can strengthen locations, shorten routes and link modes of transport – and reveal how to ensure this same level of success in the future.

Companies such as Glomb in Bremerhaven, Weets in Emden or Beeken in Hamburg are specialists in intelligent container logistics and guarantee efficient networking between the key German seaports.

Deutsches Offshore-Industrie-Zentrum in Cuxhaven has assumed a prominent role in wind power expansion in the North Sea and the associated energy transition. Construction of the new berths 5 to 7, in particular, plays a key role and is due to be completed by 2028.

Brake Port is a hive of activity for both transshipment and sustainability, with projects ranging from fields of flowers and the recently completed full transition to LED lights at NPorts, to construction of Lower Saxony’s largest rooftop photovoltaic system at port logistics specialist J. MÜLLER.

Hapag-Lloyd introduced a newsroom three years ago to accelerate its response to unique situations such as accidents and disasters. How does it work when there is a crisis?

Whilst the bridge collision on the River Hunte in Elsfleth poses an enormous challenge for the port industry, it has also revealed what is possible if everyone involved and those affected in business and politics work together to achieve solutions.

Based in Bremen, the F. A. Vinnen & Co. shipping specialist has often had to navigate turbulent times over the past seven generations. In an interview with LOGISTICS PILOT, the managing director and owner, Michael Vinnen, explains how the medium-sized company does just that.

The NSB Group has two new ship navigation simulators, with which the ship management company plans to train the crews of the freighters it manages itself as well as those of other shipping companies. It is based in Buxtehude in the state of Lower Saxony, close to Hamburg.

EMS Maritime Offshore is considered to be a German pioneer in transferring people to offshore wind turbines and has its own fleet of service vessels for its activities in the North Sea and Baltic Sea. In addition to offering port services, the company is also in charge of maritime coordination on the high seas and provides wind farm operators with a variety of service packages.

As Head of the NPorts Wilhelmshaven Port Office, Ilka Frerichs requires a completely different style of port expertise. After all, Jade Bay handles an extensive range of goods, from containers of LNG and chemicals to RoRo cargo.

Trainees are also in high demand in the maritime industry and in logistics, which is why LOGISTICS PILOT asked some of them the reason for choosing their field, how their generation feels about the industry, and what needs to change to maintain or even improve the appeal of the training opportunities.

With the amount of space available dwindling and automation on the rise, more and more logistics companies are not only thinking ahead, but are also thinking upwards. Examples include the high-bay storage systems for BOXBAY containers and for NORDFROST frozen foods.

Many European seaports have merged over the past 20 years. What drove their decision to do so, and what obstacles were there along the way? LOGISTICS PILOT was on the case.

Though production sites on the largest continent of the world maintain their prominence, there is a clear trend towards nearshoring in the textile industry. This is having a significant impact on fashion logistics and specialised service providers such as Group 7 and Fiege.

TFG Transfracht connects the D-A-CH region by transporting around 4,000 TEU of cargo environmentally friendly every day between six seaports – including Bremerhaven and Wilhelmshaven. The Deutsche Bahn subsidiary states that it has the densest train network in seaport hinterland services in Europe.

Cross-border logistics are standard practice in shipping. However, not all shipments have Germany either as the origin or the destination point. When it comes to such complex cross trades, smooth planning and handling are particularly important. Hansa Meyer Global relies on its globally based offices for this, as well as brain power in the Bremen headquarters.

The EMS-Fehn-Group specialises in particularly large, voluminous and heavy loads. In addition to technical expertise and its own equipment, the Leer-based company group considers good external and internal communication as its key USP.

How the energy supply will develop in the coming weeks and months is unclear. What is certain, however, is that the German seaports will play an important role in what is to come. This is because the now urgently needed terminals will be built right here – initially for importing LNG and, in future, for green gas.

Deep-sea mining is new territory for both partners, but their expertise complements each other perfectly. Bremen-based shipping group Harren & Partner is providing ships required for the Seabed Mineral Services joint venture, founded in 2021, while Bauer Maschinen from Bavaria is providing technical knowledge.

Zoos have developed sophisticated logistical processes to ensure their animals are supplied with the best possible food every day. This also applies to inter-zoo animal transportation as part of breeding programmes – as a look at Hanover and Bremerhaven shows.

The fears were huge. But how has Brexit actually affected trade and logistics so far? And how have companies positioned themselves for it?

To expand its business with the Maghreb, Cuxhaven-based shipping company BREB relies on finding local partners. The synergies created can benefit everyone involved.Photo: BREB GmbH & Co. KG (3), iStockphoto: Olga KurbatovaFor the Cuxhaven firm of BREB and its...

JAPAN. Vollers imports tea from growing countries like China, India, Sri Lanka and Japan for its customers, before a portion of this is exported back out into the world. The logistics specialists from Bremen have become an integral part of the German tea market. Paul Schrader, a Bremen-based mail order company specialising in tea, sends the product to the end customer.

AUSTRIA. Three terminals with three concepts in three federal states: Enns, Vienna and Graz are important gateways for the ports of Bremen and Wilhelmshaven.

BALTIC STATES. Last year, Heuer Logistics started distributing goods for cheese manufacturer Hochland around the globe. Not only does the medium-sized logistics company specialise in transporting cheese, it also handles maritime logistics for totally different commodities.

Despite declining figures, inland navigation aims to find its way back on the route to success with a comprehensive set of measures. A lot is happening, especially in the Weser drainage basin.