employement in the logistics region Leipzig-Halle

High Logistics Employment Levels in the Region

• The number of workers in the region employed in logistics is above average at almost 9% of employees subject to social insurance contribution

• After health and social services and the wholesale and retail trades, logistics is one of the most important employers in the region

• Logistics employment has experienced almost nonstop growth in recent years

• High unemployment rates show structural problems in the region, but also offer potential for recruiting employees

• There are multiple regional initiatives to qualify logistics specialists at this location

(Source: Logistikregion Leipzig-Halle - Standortgutachten der Fraunhofer SCS, 2012)