Berufliche Schule für Logistik, Schifffahrt und Touristik (BS 09)

What Berufliche Schule für Logistik, Schifffahrt und Touristik (BS 09) does

Berufliche Schule für Logistik, Schifffahrt und Touristik (BS 09) is a public vocational school in Hamburg, Germany, specializing in dual vocational education (Ausbildung) at the intersection of logistics, shipping, and tourism. Tracing its institutional lineage to 1899 (predecessor H14/BS 20), BS 09 is owned and funded by the Hamburg state education authority (Behörde für Schule, Familie und Berufsbildung, BSFB) and offers IHK-recognized apprenticeships under three departments: Logistik (Spedition, Kurier-/Express-/Postdienstleistungen), Schifffahrt (Schifffahrtskaufmann), and Touristik (Tourismuskauffrau, Verkehrsservice, Luftverkehr), plus school-to-career transition programs (AV-dual, AVM-dual for migrants, Berufsorientierung at Stadtteilschulen). The school is not a commercial entity — it charges no tuition, derives its funding from public education budgets, and operates as a state government institution.

The school's core "products" are its education programs: roughly 179 apprentices graduated as Kaufleute für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung in 2024, and 84 Schifffahrtskaufleute graduated in January 2026 (the highest cohort since 2019, with a 94% pass rate and 75% average score). Underlying technology is non-proprietary — BS 09 is a people-and-curriculum service, with no proprietary software platform, app, or AI system disclosed. The institution is currently in a major infrastructure transition, having consolidated from two prior locations (Berliner Tor and Holstenwall) into a new shared campus at Ausschlåger Weg in Borgfelde (move completed 2026-05-28), part of a ~120 million EUR Bildungscampus investment shared with Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH).

BS 09's go-to-market is essentially inbound state-level enrollment: students are recruited through Stadtteilschulen career fairs, informational evenings (Informationsabende), and direct employer referrals via industry associations (VHSp, VHR, Handelskammer, Nautischer Verein). The customer base is bifurcated between dual Ausbildung students (apprentices) and training companies (Ausbildungsbetriebe) such as Hapag-Lloyd, a.hartrodt, Lufthansa Technik Logistik, Transcargo, and Explorer Travel, which supply the practical-training counterparty. The school also operates a notable international mobility program (Erasmus+, London/Copenhagen study trips, IMO Legal Committee access) supported by industry partners including Lloyd's Register, Clarksons, BIMCO, Maersk, and Lauritzen Bulkers, and by Rotary International stipends. There is no commercial revenue model: the entity is a state-funded institution, and the only meaningful financial signal in the data is the ~120 million EUR state capital commitment to the new campus, which is capex, not revenue.

Name

Berufliche Schule für Logistik, Schifffahrt und Touristik (BS 09)

Legal name

Berufliche Schule für Logistik, Schifffahrt und Touristik (BS 09)

Website

https://bs09.hamburg.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

BS 09 is a Hamburg state-funded public vocational school offering IHK-recognized dual Ausbildung apprenticeships in logistics, shipping, and tourism, with 84 Schifffahrtskaufleute graduating in January 2026 and approximately 80% of graduates remaining in the maritime sector.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education

NAICS

Apprenticeship Training (611513), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

College & Career Transition Services (Bridge Programs, Dual Enrollment Pathways) (EDAAABAK), Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Vocational education
• Logistics training
• Shipping training
• Dual apprenticeship
• Tourism training

Headquarters

HQ city

Hamburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Vocational Education (State-Funded): BS 09 operates as a public vocational school (Berufliche Schule) funded by the Hamburg state government (Behörde für Schule, Familie und Berufsbildung). Education is free of tuition fees for students. Revenue is derived from public educational budgets and grants, not from commercial revenue generation.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

BS 09 is a public vocational school providing tuition-free, IHK-recognized dual vocational education (Ausbildung) in three specialized departments: Logistik (Logistics), Schifffahrt (Shipping), and Touristik (Tourism). It combines classroom-based theoretical instruction with practical on-the-job training at partner companies across Hamburg, complemented by international study trips and Erasmus+ mobility programs. The school also offers school-to-career transition programs (AV-dual, AVM-dual) for students not yet in apprenticeships, including programs tailored for migrants.

Product overview

Berufliche Schule für Logistik, Schifffahrt und Touristik (BS 09) is a vocational school offering a unified portfolio of educational programs across three main departments: Logistik (Logistics), Schifffahrt (Shipping), and Touristik (Tourism). The school also provides transition programs (Übergang Schule-Beruf) including AV-dual for vocational preparation and AVM-dual for migrants. Programs include various dual vocational training courses such as Kauffrau/-mann für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung, Schifffahrtskauffrau/-mann, Tourismuskauffrau/-mann, and specialized courses like Servicekauffrau/-mann im Luftverkehr and Assistenz für Tourismus. The school is relocating to a new campus at Ausschläger Weg in Borgfelde.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Kauffrau/-mann für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung (Vocational Training in Freight Forwarding and Logistics Services) Dual vocational training program preparing apprentices for careers in freight forwarding and logistics services, combining classroom theory at BS 09 with on-the-job training at partner companies. 179 graduates in 2024.
• Kauffrau/-mann für Kurier-, Express- und Postdienstleistungen (Vocational Training in Courier, Express, and Postal Services) Dual vocational training program in courier, express, and postal services offered by the Logistik department.
• Fachkraft für Kurier-, Express- und Postdienstleistungen (Specialist Vocational Training in Courier, Express, and Postal Services) Specialist vocational training program in courier, express, and postal services offered by the Logistik department.
• Schifffahrtskauffrau/-mann (Vocational Training in Shipping Commerce) Dual vocational training program in shipping commerce offered by the Schifffahrt department. 84 new Schifffahrtskaufleute graduated in January 2026 — the highest number since 2019 — with a 94% pass rate and 75% average score. Approximately 80% of graduates remain in the maritime sector.
• Tourismuskauffrau/-mann (Vocational Training in Tourism Management) Dual vocational training program in tourism management offered by the Touristik department. 100% of graduates in recent cohorts were taken on by their training companies.
• Assistenz für Tourismus – Schwerpunkt Event- und Freizeitwirtschaft (Tourism Assistance with Focus on Event and Leisure Economy) Tourism assistance program with focus on event and leisure economy offered by the Touristik department.
• Kauffrau/-mann für Verkehrsservice (Vocational Training in Transport Service Sales) Vocational training program in transport service sales offered by the Touristik department.
• Servicekauffrau/-mann im Luftverkehr (Service Salesperson in Air Transport) Vocational training program for service salespersons in air transport offered by the Touristik department.
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung dual (AV-dual) (Dual Vocational Preparation Program) Dual vocational preparation program for the school-to-career transition, including inclusive support, preparing students who have not yet secured an apprenticeship.
• Ausbildungsvorbereitung für Migrantinnen und Migranten (AVM-dual) (Vocational Preparation for Migrants) Vocational preparation program for migrants with a dual training approach, supporting school-to-career transition for migrant students with language and basic vocational qualification support.
• Berufsorientierung an Stadtteilschulen (Career Orientation at City District Schools) Career orientation programs delivered at Hamburg Stadtteilschulen, providing early exposure to vocational opportunities in logistics, shipping, and tourism for secondary school students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% graduation pass rate with 75% average score for the 84-student shipping cohort in January 2026 — above previous averages
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Verein Hamburger Spediteure e.V. (VHSp)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHSp is the primary industry co-host of BS 09's graduation ceremonies for logistics and freight forwarding apprentices. VHSp representatives (Susanne Kruse, Ramon Specht, and board members) participate in annual celebrations, present DSLV certificates to top graduates, and provide sponsorship through the VHSp network. The partnership is longstanding and represents a core industry-school link for Hamburg's logistics sector.
• Verein Hamburger Rheder (VHR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHR is a key industry supporter of BS 09's shipping graduation ceremonies, providing financial support for the traditional Stehempfang (standing reception) and actively participating in events. VHR's involvement signals the importance of BS 09 graduates to Hamburg's shipowner community.
• Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBHH shares the new Campus Ausschläger Weg with BS 09, enabling joint use of facilities (Mensa, Audimax, foyer, sports halls) and fostering connections between vocational school students and higher education students. The campus creates a pathway for BS 09 graduates to pursue further studies at BHH.
• Handelskammer HamburgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHandelskammer Hamburg hosts the annual Hamburger Bestenehrung ceremony recognizing the city's top apprentices. BS 09 graduates have been honored, including Sarah Gerhard (Tourismuskauffrau, Explorer Travel), who achieved the highest score in her trade in 2025.
• Nautischer Verein zu Hamburg (NVZHH)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNVZHH honors outstanding shipping apprentices from BS 09 at its annual ceremony, awarding top graduates such as those recognized as best in their respective categories (Linienkaufmann, Tramperin).
• VHBS – Hamburg and Bremen Shipbrokers AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVHBS co-sponsors the traditional Stehempfang at BS 09's shipping graduation ceremonies, supporting the celebration of new shipping graduates alongside VHR.
• DSLV – Deutscher Speditions- und Logistikverband e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDSLV Bundesverband provides the certificates and honors awarded through VHSp to top logistics graduates at BS 09 ceremonies. DSLV also organizes digital Elternabende (parent evenings) featuring BS 09 as a key vocational school in the logistics sector.
• Lloyd's RegistercoreTechnology or IntegrationLloyd's Register hosts BS 09 shipping students on annual London study trips, providing access to one of the world's oldest classification societies and offering lectures on maritime classification, regulations, and the Lloyd's market. The partnership gives students rare insight into global maritime insurance and classification.
• International Maritime Organisation (IMO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBS 09 students participate annually in IMO Legal Committee sessions during their London study trips. The German embassy delegation in London facilitates student access, with students attending committee sessions and having lunch with international delegates. This provides unique exposure to global maritime governance.
• Erasmus+ ProgrammecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerErasmus+ provides financial support enabling BS 09 apprentices to undertake international work placements in Spain (Seville), Denmark (Aalborg), Slovenia (Maribor), France (Nantes), and other European countries. The program facilitates intercultural exchange and professional development through subsidized international internships during dual training.
• Copenhagen Business School (CBS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCBS hosts BS 09 students with an introduction to the International Shipping and Trade degree program, featuring alumni from BS 09 sharing experiences of transitioning from vocational training to higher education.
• Behörde für Schule, Familie und Berufsbildung (BSFB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Hamburg state education authority owns BS 09, funds its operations and new campus construction (approx. 120 million EUR investment), sets regulatory framework, and oversees school development initiatives including the Startchancen-Programm.
• BUNDjugendminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBUNDjugend (youth wing of Germany's largest environmental association) conducted a climate workshop for 22 BS 09 apprentices in July 2025, focusing on climate change impacts, greenhouse gases, and circular economy principles relevant to logistics, shipping, and traffic sectors.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Hochschule Flensburg: Public German university of applied sciences with a maritime focus including shipping management and seaport programs. Provides degree-track maritime education in northern Germany comparable to BS 09's shipping and logistics apprenticeship domain.
• Hochschule Bremen (City University of Applied Sciences): Public university of applied sciences offering bachelor's and master's programs in shipping, logistics, and supply chain management. Comparable as a higher-tier provider of maritime/logistics education targeting similar Hamburg-northern Germany industry employers, though focused on degree credentials rather than dual Ausbildung.
• Hochschule Bremerhaven: Public university of applied sciences in Germany's second-largest North Sea port with a strong maritime and logistics faculty. Serves the same German maritime-logistics education market with degree-granting programs that overlap BS 09's vocational training areas, supplying the same regional employer pool.

Others

• Handelskammer Hamburg: Hamburg's Chamber of Commerce (IHK equivalent) administers the IHK certifications earned by BS 09 graduates, hosts the annual Hamburger Bestenehrung citywide apprenticeship honors, and serves as the regulatory examination partner for all vocational qualifications BS 09 prepares students for.

Regional players

• Berufsbildungsschule für Hafen und Logistik, Bremen: Vocational school in Bremen specializing in port and logistics trades. Comparable as a public-sector dual Ausbildung provider serving a different German port cluster with overlapping industry partners (VHSp-equivalent associations) but with no direct Hamburg overlap.
• Berufsbildende Schulen Bremerhaven: Vocational schools in Bremerhaven that serve Germany's other major maritime cluster. Comparable because they deliver dual apprenticeship training in shipping, logistics, and port-related trades to a separate regional employer base while competing for the same talent pipeline.

Direct peers

• Berufliche Schulen Hamburg (BS 10, BS 12, BS 01, BS 02): Other Berufliche Schulen operating from the same Campus Ausschlager Weg under Hamburg's BSFB. Co-located peer institutions in the public vocational school system serving similar Hamburg apprentices with the same regulatory framework (dual Ausbildung, IHK certifications).
• Berufliche Hochschule Hamburg (BHH): State higher-education institution co-located with BS 09 on the new Campus Ausschläger Weg, offering parallel maritime/logistics programs at bachelor level. Comparable as a Hamburg-anchored, public-sector maritime/logistics educator with shared facilities (Mensa, Audimax) and direct graduate-pathway relationships to BS 09.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

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