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Freight & Logistics Staffing in Düsseldorf

Helping freight forwarders, customs brokers and 3PLs hire across the Rhine-Ruhr corridor

Your Edge in Düsseldorf’s Logistics Market

Düsseldorf is the beating heart of Germany’s freight market. Air, road and inland waterways converge here, feeding major distribution centres and global forwarding hubs. That scale creates jobs — but also competition. Customs teams face new EU regulations, warehouses are under constant pressure, and transport planners are in short supply. The stakes are high: one weak hire can stall shipments, strain compliance, and cost business.

We connect freight forwarders, customs brokers, warehouse leaders, logistics planners and freight sales staff with the companies that need them. Whether you’re hiring or job hunting, we know the Düsseldorf market.

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Why Düsseldorf’s freight market needs smarter staffing

The Rhine-Ruhr runs on freight. Air, road and inland waterways all meet in Düsseldorf, but keeping teams fully staffed is getting harder. Compliance pressure is rising, skill shortages are real, and forwarders are fighting over the same talent. We help employers cut through that noise and hire people who can keep freight moving.

Our Services

We know the people you can’t reach

We run highly targeted, confidential searches across Düsseldorf’s forwarding, customs and warehousing network. No details about your business are shared without NDAs in place, and we only introduce candidates who have been vetted for local experience, compliance strength and realistic salary fit. It means you meet two or three people who are genuinely right for the role, not a stack of maybes.

Forwarding roles near Düsseldorf Airport

Export and import teams here never stop moving. Forwarders in the airport corridor constantly need operators and managers who understand high-volume air freight and tight cut-offs.

Shortage of licensed customs specialists

EU rule changes and rising compliance checks mean licensed brokers and customs experts are in short supply. The few who are qualified get hired fast.

Warehousing growth across NRW

Mega-warehouses and regional distribution centres are expanding, driving demand for supervisors, shift leads and inventory managers who can run large sites smoothly.

High turnover in freight sales

Account managers and sales execs move quickly in this region’s competitive forwarding market. Finding people with real shipper relationships is harder than ever.

Gaps in transport planning talent

Skilled dispatchers and planners are scarce. When these roles stay empty, intermodal and road operations slow down, causing delays you feel immediately.

We recruit beyond job boards

Our recruiters are embedded in Germany’s freight scene. We headhunt directly, stay connected to passive talent and build shortlists of people who can step in fast and keep freight moving.

How We Stay Connected to the Industry

Operators, export/import coordinators, key account support and operations leads who keep air and road freight moving through Düsseldorf’s major hubs. These roles need accuracy, speed and strong carrier communication.

Licensed customs brokers, ATLAS specialists, compliance coordinators and trade analysts who handle EU/German regulations, documentation and clearance. Demand is high as rules tighten and volumes grow.

Supervisors, shift leaders, inventory controllers and warehouse managers supporting NRW’s expanding distribution centres. These teams need people who can run smooth shifts and maintain high throughput.

Cold-chain specialists, regulatory logistics staff and distribution managers in pharmaceutical supply chains.

Account managers, field sales reps and business development managers with established shipper relationships. High turnover and competitive lanes mean strong sales talent is always in demand.

Branch Managers, Operations Managers, Commercial Managers and Country-level leaders who oversee P&L, customer strategy and performance. These roles require proven sector experience and confident leadership.

Transport Planning & Dispatch

Dispatchers, route planners, fleet coordinators and intermodal schedulers who keep road and inland transport on time. Skilled planners are in short supply across the Rhine-Ruhr.

Top Freight Forwarding Employers in Düsseldorf

CEVA Logistics

Part of the CMA CGM Group, CEVA runs a broad mix of air, ocean, road and contract logistics operations across Germany. They’re active in major hubs and often hire for operations, warehouse leadership and account management roles as they continue expanding their European footprint.

DACHSER

A major German logistics provider known for strong road freight networks, contract logistics and integrated supply chain solutions. DACHSER has deep regional coverage and steady demand for planners, supervisors and operational leaders across its branch network.

DHL Global Forwarding

The forwarding arm of Deutsche Post DHL Group. With top air freight capacity and a strong customs operation, DHL GF is one of Germany’s biggest employers of operators, customs specialists and freight managers, especially around Frankfurt and Hamburg.

DSV – Global Transport and Logistics

A global heavyweight with a major presence in Germany across air, ocean, road and warehousing. DSV runs fast-moving operations that frequently require experienced operators, planners and commercial talent who can handle high-volume freight.

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Expeditors

A US-based global forwarder with highly structured processes and strong compliance standards. Expeditors is a consistent employer for air and ocean operators, customer service specialists and team leads, particularly in tech-driven and high-value cargo lanes.

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GROUP7 AG

A Germany-based forwarder and logistics provider offering air and ocean freight, warehousing and contract logistics. Smaller than the global giants but known for reliability and lean teams, making it a good fit for candidates who want wider responsibilities.

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Hellmann Worldwide Logistics

A global logistics provider with German roots. Hellmann has strong operations in road, contract logistics, e-commerce and forwarding. They regularly hire operators, supervisors and customer-facing roles across their nationwide network.

Kintetsu World Express (KWE)

A major Japanese forwarder with a strong global air freight presence. In Germany, KWE focuses heavily on air imports/exports, high-tech cargo and controlled supply chains, often seeking experienced air operators and customer service talent.

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Kuehne + Nagel

One of the largest and most recognisable names in global forwarding. Strong in sea freight, air freight, contract logistics and supply chain tech. KN hires continuously across Germany for operations, customs, sales and leadership roles.

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Rhenus Logistics

A leading European logistics provider with significant warehousing, contract logistics and supply chain operations throughout Germany. Rhenus frequently needs warehouse supervisors, planners and operational leadership due to steady business growth.

How We Solve Hiring Challenges in Düsseldorf

We speak every day with operators, customs specialists, warehouse leads and freight sales talent across NRW. Because we stay close to the market, we can flag movement early, reach passive candidates before competitors do, and build shortlists that match the pace of Düsseldorf’s freight scene.

Finding freight talent fast

Most of Düsseldorf’s freight talent isn’t active on job boards. They’re busy working freight.
We stay close to the market year-round, speaking daily with operators, customs brokers, warehouse leads, transport planners and freight salespeople across NRW.

Because we focus solely on logistics and freight recruitment, we know when teams are growing, where pain points are, and which passive candidates are open to confidential conversations.

It means you reach the right people before they start interviewing elsewhere.

Reaching people your competitors don’t

Düsseldorf sits in the middle of one of Germany’s busiest logistics regions, which means every forwarder, 3PL and warehouse operator is chasing the same people. Air freight moves through the airport, inland waterways connect to Europe, and NRW’s mega-warehouses are always scaling.

The problem? Skilled operators, customs staff and planners don’t stay available for long. Good people get hired in days, not weeks. That’s why you need a partner who already knows who’s moving, who’s open to a change and who can actually do the job.

Filtering for local experience and compliance

Freight in Germany is shaped by strict EU rules, ATLAS processes and tight operational standards. Hiring someone who nearly fits won’t cut it.

We check every candidate for real experience in German freight environments — whether that’s working at FRA, handling customs clearance, managing warehouse teams or planning intermodal routes across NRW.

We verify operational depth, compliance knowledge, communication standards and salary expectations, so you only meet people who can perform safely and confidently from day one.


Managing the hiring process from start to finish

Slow processes lose talent. Düsseldorf’s freight market moves too fast for that.
We handle outreach, scheduling, NDAs, interview coordination and offer management, keeping candidates engaged at every step. That reduces withdrawals, keeps timelines tight and gives you clear updates without any back-and-forth.

For executive headhunting or mid-level logistics roles, our recruiters stay hands-on from the first call through to onboarding, so your operation stays fully staffed and uninterrupted.

Can we answer your FAQ's?

Need more information or just want to speak to a person?

Freight Appointments connects candidates with coordinators, operations and branch leadership jobs across Germany’s freight hubs.

Employers like Kuehne + Nagel, DHL Global Forwarding, DSV and DB Schenker regularly recruit customs brokers, warehouse managers and sales executives.

Yes. We recruit licensed customs brokers, entry clerks and compliance managers for global and German freight operators.

Absolutely. We deliver senior hires including branch managers, station directors and country heads.

We focus solely on freight. Our recruiters know the sector, attend logistics events, and build candidate relationships that go beyond job boards.

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