Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

Since its foundation in 1871, Hellmann has developed into one of the largest international logistics providers. With our high-performance products Airfreight, Seafreight, Road & Rail, and Contract Logistics, we always offer the right solution for the complex logistics requirements of our customers and rely on future-oriented digital services for maximum transparency and more efficient supply chains.

Hellmann Promise

Hellmann has been a family business for over 150 years. We are proud of that. Our unique corporate culture has always stood for integrity, understanding, trust and cooperation.

Our corporate culture - the Hellmann Promise - is the basis of our success. At the same time, the global Hellmann FAMILY is united by a common vision that is reflected in everything we do: At a time when the world is changing rapidly, we as a global family business not only want to deliver first-class service to our customers, but also join forces to make our contribution to overcoming the social and environmental challenges we all face worldwide. For the better. Together.

Our Vision

For the better. Together.

In our vision, we yearn and strive for a better world: A world where humankind takes care of the environment, quality of life is improved and social equity is reality. We can only realize this world together! Fostered by sustainable economic development and driven by creative minds and innovation.
As the global Hellmann Family it is our greatest responsibility to create this future jointly – in worldwide logistics.

Our Mission

We care passionately for people and economies everywhere. Delivering reliable integrated logistics solutions powered by technology, expertise and entrepreneurial spirit. Connecting the world every day. Sustainably.

3.5 Billion

Euro Turnover

243

Offices Worldwide

57

Countries

20 Million

Shipments per Year

12,237

Employees

Facts & Figures

Today, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics operates in 57 countries with 243 branches and over 12,237 employees worldwide. In 2023, the Hellmann Group generated a revenue of 3.5 billion euros.

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Certificate ISO 9001

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Certificate ISO 50001

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Certificate ISO 14001

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Certificate ISO 45001

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HACCP Global Certificate

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Certificate ISO 27001 (English)

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Certificate VDA6 Part 2 -Services

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Zertifikat Cargo iQ for Forwarder SGS BG20/871933

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Zertifikat Cargo iQ for CDMP Provider SGS BG20/871934

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QHSE Policy

Our History

1871: Founding Father

Carl Heinrich Hellmann founds the company as a one-man business transporting goods by horse-drawn cart.

1925: Introducing Freight Cars

Hellmann is one of the first companies in Germany to successfully replace its horse-drawn carriages with freight cars

1961: The Last Horse-Drawn Cart

Until 1961, additional horse-drawn carriages were in use. "Lisa" was the last horse at Hellmann to pull a cart.

1968: The Fourth Generation

After over 20 years of growth and expansion in post-war Europe, the company's shares are transferred to the fourth generation: to Jost and Klaus Hellmann.

1976: Parcel Service

Hellmann is a founding member of DPD.

1982: International Expansion

With the opening of the Hong Kong branch, the foundation stone is laid for internationalisation, which continues to make steady progress today. In the following years further offices are opened in China, Taiwan, Singapore, South Korea and later Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Japan and Bangladesh.

1987: Hellmann Down Under

Operations are also launched in Sydney, followed by the opening of further branches in Australia and New Zealand.

1988: The Americas

A new office is opened in Long Beach, California. Expansion continues with offices in 18 U.S. cities, six Canadian cities, and offices in Mexico and South America. A branch office is also opened in South Africa in 1988.

1992: Eastern Europe

The partner network in Eastern Europe is expanded. In the 1990s, branches in Latin America are added.

1993: Night Star Express

Hellmann is a founding member of the Night Star Express cooperation.

1996: 125 Years

Hellmann celebrates its 125th anniversary and enjoys enthusiastic customers and a global network of 341 branches in 134 countries.

2000: South America

New locations are opened in Brazil and Chile.

2002: Industry Solutions

Services become increasingly industry-specific with products such as Perishable, Automotive, Fashion, and Contract Logistics is established as an important additional product.

2003: Middle East

Opening of the Dubai branch in the United Arab Emirates as a hub for the Middle East region, later opening of the branches in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia.

2004: Shanghai

Construction work on the new air freight warehouse in Shanghai is completed. Business activities have now expanded to seven A-licenses and 23 branches in the People's Republic of China.

2006: Award of Excellence

Hellmann is awarded the coveted "Award of Excellence" by the Global Institute of Logistics.

2007: India & Pakistan

Hellmann opens branch offices in India and Pakistan.

2008: Best Office Award

Hellmann receives the "Best Office Award" from Wirtschaftswoche and Kölnmesse for the new working worlds in "Speicher III", Osnabrück.

2011: Joint Venture

Rudolph & Hellmann Automotive opens a new distribution center for Ford in Dubai.

2013: Iron Silk Road

With its rail solution "Rail Solutions International", Hellmann establishes weekly train connections between Europe and China and revives the "Iron Silk Road".

2017: Change in Legal Form

With the change in legal form to an SE (Societas Europaea), Hellmann creates the structural conditions for further growth.

2019: Worldwide Logistics

Through ongoing internationalization, the group of companies is now represented by 263 branches in 56 countries

2021: 150 Years

Hellmann celebrates its 150th anniversary.

We are a Best Managed Company 2024!

Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is a recipient of the Best Managed Companies Award 2024, presented by Deloitte Private, UBS, Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, and BDI, recognizing excellently managed companies.

The Wild Geese

More than a Company Logo

The V-shaped formation of the wild geese is for us a symbol of perfect cooperation. None of the animals could manage the journey alone. The migratory birds plan their flights down to the smallest detail, weigh risks together, and have excellent communication. Wild geese are loyal to each other for a lifetime and have a strong sense of responsibility.

For us, these are characteristics that also make an excellent logistics service provider. Therefore the wild goose is more than a logo for us, it symbolizes our philosophy as a family business and forms the basis for our success. The wild goose is a trademark that suits us.

Our Shareholders

Klaus and Jost Hellmann, members of the fourth generation of the Hellmann family, became shareholders of Hellmann in 1968. Over the decades, they have transformed Hellmann into what it is today - a successful global logistics player, present on all continents and serving customers in all segments of the logistics business.