Logistics made in Germany

What Logistics made in Germany does

Logistics Alliance Germany e.V. (LAG) is a German non-profit industry association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2011 and headquartered in Hanover, with a staff of 1–10 employees. The organization's purpose is to promote German logistics capabilities internationally and to increase cooperation between German and foreign logistics companies. LAG serves three stakeholder groups: German and European logistics companies seeking international market access, international firms seeking entry into the European market through German logistics partners, and policymakers engaged in transport, logistics, and economic affairs. The association frames its value around Germany's structural advantages within the European Single Market, including its nine EU neighbors and access to 250 million potential customers.

LAG's offerings are organized around three core service lines: the LAG-ConneX networking and dialogue format, structured delegation trips to international growth markets (e.g., Turkey 2026 anchored by Logitrans), and a member networking platform that provides visibility and matchmaking. The association does not build proprietary technology; its value is delivered through event-driven engagement, including participation in major trade fairs such as IAA Transportation (Hanover) and Logitrans (Istanbul), press coverage in industry media such as trans aktuell and DVZ, and an active LinkedIn presence. Marketing channels are predominantly top- and mid-funnel: LinkedIn, trade fairs, delegation trips, LAG-ConneX events, and earned media.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through membership fees on a recurring/subscription basis, with the member base spanning parcel delivery, port operations, shipping, automotive logistics, contract logistics, and global integrators (e.g., HHLA, GLS Germany, Hermes Germany, Dachser, Hapag-Lloyd, Kühne+Nagel, Lufthansa Cargo, UPS, Mercedes-Benz, Arvato). Leadership comprises Chairman Marc Oedekoven (also Managing Partner of KIBIX Logistics GmbH) and Deputy Chairmen Holger Dechant and Dr. Frank Albers. As a registered association, LAG is governed by its members rather than external shareholders, and it does not pursue traditional equity funding or M&A. Strategic priorities for 2026 center on international outreach (notably the Turkey delegation), the rollout of the LAG-ConneX format, and elevated engagement in policy forums such as the Aviation-Event 2026 Germany.

Name

Logistics made in Germany

Legal name

Logistics Alliance Germany e.V.

Website

https://logistics-alliance-germany.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Logistics Alliance Germany e.V. is a Hanover-based non-profit industry association that promotes German logistics capabilities internationally, serving German and European logistics firms through membership services, delegation trips, trade fair participation, and the LAG-ConneX networking format.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Logistics Industry Association Services

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Trade-Related Infrastructure & Logistics Development (BPADAMAN)

Keywords

• Logistics industry association
• German logistics network
• International market access
• Logistics trade fair participation
• Logistics delegation trips

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The organization operates as an industry association funded through membership fees from German logistics companies seeking international market access, networking opportunities, and visibility through the alliance's promotional activities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Logistics Alliance Germany e.V. is a registered industry association that promotes German logistics capabilities internationally. It delivers services to member companies through membership-based networking, organized delegation trips to international growth markets (e.g., Turkey), the LAG-ConneX networking format, and coordinated participation in major logistics trade fairs such as IAA Transportation 2026. The organization acts as a gateway connecting German logistics providers with international partners, leveraging Germany's central European position and EU Single Market access.

Product overview

Logistics Alliance Germany e.V. is an industry alliance organization that promotes German logistics capabilities internationally rather than offering a unified product platform. The organization provides networking services (LAG-ConneX), facilitates market access through delegation trips to international growth markets, and operates a membership network connecting German logistics companies. The services function as a gateway to world-class logistics made in Germany, focusing on access to European markets, political support, collaboration opportunities, and empowering logistics innovation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LAG-ConneX Networking and dialogue format that connects member companies with international opportunities. Targeted at LAG member logistics companies seeking business development, partnerships, and visibility in foreign markets.
• Delegation Trips

Quantifiable outcome

• Germany handles shipments for 250 million potential customers in the European Single Market
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• BLG Logistics GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2021BLG Logistics Group partnered with Korean shipping company Hyundai Glovis to establish a joint venture at Bremerhaven port. From January 2022, Hyundai Glovis vessels dock at two designated berths in the Nordhafen, exclusively handled by the joint subsidiary BLG Glovis.
• Hyundai GloviscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 December 2021Korean shipping company Hyundai Glovis (world's fourth largest car carrier) partnered with BLG Logistics to establish a joint venture at Bremerhaven port, providing BLG's first direct involvement of a shipping line in vehicle handling operations.
• FernridecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFernride is a German autonomous electric trucking startup (150 employees, 40 nationalities) founded as a spin-off from TU Munich. Fernride is developing autonomous trucking solutions for logistics, addressing driver shortages and electrification. Krone Commercial Vehicle Group supports Fernride as an investor and technology partner, collaborating on various innovative technology projects including automated trailer coupling.
• Trailer DynamicscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTrailer Dynamics (founded 2018, Aachen) partnered with Krone to develop the eTrailer - an electric axle for long-distance trucks that operates independently of the tractor unit. The eTrailer was awarded the 'Innovationspreis' by Zenit network and the eco-performance Award in 2022.
• Krone Commercial Vehicle GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKrone is a leading European trailer manufacturer that partners with startups like Fernride and Trailer Dynamics to develop innovative logistics technology. COO Dr. Stefan Binnewies leads Krone's commercial vehicle division and supports autonomous and electric trucking initiatives.
• Open Logistics FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished on the initiative of Fraunhofer IML, the Open Logistics Foundation provides open-source hardware and software components to the logistics community. Founding members include Dachser, DB Schenker, Duisport, and Rhenus, with BLG Logistics Group also participating. The foundation aims to make logistics technology accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises.
• Mercedes-Benz GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMercedes-Benz partnered with BLG Logistics on the C3 Bremen logistics center project, a sustainable logistics facility with Germany's largest roof-mounted photovoltaic system (80,000 square meters). The facility handles Mercedes-Benz's Completely-Knocked-Down (CKD) production for global distribution through German seaports.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• FIATA (International Federation of Freight Forwarders Associations): Global umbrella body for national freight forwarding and logistics associations across more than 100 countries. Comparable as a higher-tier industry association that aggregates and represents the same constituency LAG serves at the German level.
• European Shippers Council: European association representing shippers' interests on transport policy and supply chain issues. Comparable to LAG as a European-level industry association interfacing between logistics providers/customers and policymakers.
• World Shipping Council: Global trade association representing the international liner shipping industry, advocating on policy and sustainability. Comparable as a higher-tier industry association representing logistics-adjacent service providers internationally.

Direct peers

• Bundesverband Spedition und Logistik (DSLV): Germany's leading freight forwarding and logistics industry association, representing forwarders and logistics service providers. Directly comparable as a national industry body promoting the German logistics sector to policymakers and the public.
• European Logistics Association (ELA): Pan-European logistics association coordinating national logistics bodies across EU member states. Comparable to LAG as a multi-country industry association promoting logistics capabilities and member networking.

Regional players

• Bundesverband der Deutschen Luftverkehrswirtschaft (BDL): German air transport industry association representing airlines, airports, and aviation partners. Comparable as a German national industry association focused on an adjacent transportation vertical — air cargo and logistics — that LAG's chairman engages with at summits.
• Logistics UK: United Kingdom's leading trade association for the logistics sector, providing policy advocacy, training, and member networking services. Highly comparable as a national logistics association with similar service scope in a different geography.
• Transport en Logistiek Nederland (TLN): Dutch trade association for transport and logistics companies, advocating for the sector and offering member services. Comparable as a neighboring European national logistics association with similar member-based structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lag-ev
• Xx.com/GermanLogistics

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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