In 2018, Germany was ranked the leading logistics market based on the Logistics Performance Index, with an index score of 4.19. The Logistics Performance Index measures on-the-ground trade logistics performance.
The logistics market in Germany
According to the logistics performance index, Germany had the highest performance in terms of infrastructure, customs and logistics competence. In 2018, Frankfurt/Main was the leading German cargo airport based on the volume of cargo, with approximately 2.2 million tons of cargo transported. In that same year, DHL was the leading Germany-based logistic company.
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