Saarland as a Logistics Location

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1 Saarland as a Logistics Location Others made history, we make the future!

2 STRONG INDUSTRIES ON COURSE FOR GROWTH Nanotechnology Medical technology Call centres Logistics Automotive IT

3 STRONG INDUSTRIES ON COURSE FOR GROWTH Everything is pointing towards success: be it the location, infrastructure, real estate value and availability of land, qualified staff or political support: investors find optimum conditions in Saarland. No wonder that industry and future sectors grow successfully with us. Saarland is the third-largest automotive location in Germany, one of the best research locations for IT in Europe and a forerunner in nanotechnology. Nanotechnology Call centres Medical technology Logistics Automotive IT

4 EXCELLENT PREREQUISITES FOR THE LOGISTICS SECTOR IN SAARLAND Logistics is a core competence in Saarland. This is true for contract logistics and for production logistics. An export rate of 50% An efficient traffic infrastructure A favourable cost structure Fully developed areas available Sector-oriented training and qualifications High R & D competence A high density of industry sectors with a strong demand for logistics services, e.g. automotive and steel Many years of experience, e.g. in the automotive sector, guarantees a high level of know-how, adherence to schedules and use of state of the art technology Close cooperation between industry and R & D assures constant further development of innovative logistics approaches

5 LOGISTICS IN SAARLAND: SUCCESSFUL COMPANIES High performance in logistics and its central location in the centre of Europe make Saarland an internationally renowned logistics location. 70 million tonnes of goods are transported in Saarland every year by lorry alone. More than 561 logistics companies and institutions with a high level of competence and a wide range of services. Experienced contract logistics specialists Many suppliers of automotive sector solutions

6 SAARLAND AS A LOGISTICS HUB FAST, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE The pull that Saarland exerts on global players and small and medium sized firms is a result of the excellent location conditions and the high level of competence in France. Most of Europe can be reached in 18 hours of lorry driving time by road

7 EUROPEAN HUB IN SAARLAND: DACHSER One of the leading logistics service providers in Europe More than 21,650 employees at 347 locations worldwide Procurement and distribution logistics Delivery to all destinations in Europe from the European hub within hours Contract logistics Integration of transport, warehousing and valueadded services

8 LOGISTICS INITIATIVE IN SAARLAND The logistics sector as an engine of innovation The logistics sector is one of the driving forces for the dynamic development of our economy. The logistics initiative in Saarland links players and users of logistics services. It presents the profiles of all providers in Saarland, mediates between partners and service providers and markets the logistics location Saarland and its players around the world. The entire spectrum is covered, from consultancy to procurement, production, distribution and waste disposal logistics and through to training, research and development. All the players in Saarland s logistics sector are listed in the Saarland Logistics Guide. The guide offers investors and users of logistics services a comprehensive research tool for companies, experts and research facilities. The competence of a total of over 250 companies and institutions are described

9 CONTACT gwsaar Gesellschaft für Wirtschaftsförderung Saar mbh Your contact at gwsaar ATRIUM Haus der Wirtschaftsförderung Franz-Josef-Röder-Strasse 17 D Saarbrücken Tel: Fax: Internet: Roland Schmitt