Flexibly and “just in time”
As a family-run medium-sized company, Hamacher Transport is one of the largest logistics specialists in the region.
With more than 80 years of experience, we transport goods of almost any size and texture.
In addition to the strategic location between Aachen, Cologne and the Dreiländereck (border region between Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands)
our customers value our high quality standards and our consistent customer orientation.
As a responsible and reliable partner, we are there for you in all aspects of transport and logistics:
flexible, “just in time” and solution-oriented.
November 2022
2022: Additional benefits for Hamacher employees
Our guiding principle is: We want to attract and retain good employees. That is why we take various steps to increase our attractiveness as an employer. In addition to the salary, Hamacher offers an employer-financed company pension plan. Other extra benefits since 2022 include the leasing of a bicycle of choice including comprehensive insurance and mobility guarantee as well as free company fitness subscriptions.
May 2021
2020: Expansion in the area of warehouse logistics
Over the past few years, Hamacher has purchased additional areas of land near the company’s headquarters, thus expanding the catchment area for the warehouse logistics sector.
As a logical consequence, Hamacher Transporte opened its new distribution centre in January 2020 after a 10-month construction phase. This means that additional storage space for up to 30,000 pallets is now available.
June 2020
2006: Third Generation – Andreas Hamacher becomes General Manager
Andreas Hamacher, son of Walter Hamacher, has undergone rigorous education both in Germany and abroad (i.a. USA) within the logistics service provider sector. Moreover, he is a graduate of the reputable Deutschen Außenhandels- und Verkehrsakademie (German Academy of Foreign Trade and Transport). His profound level of knowledge of the business niche Hamacher Transporte is operating in, has become a major asset to the firm.
2004: Third Generation – Christiane Claßen, Hamacher born and bred, becomes Managing Director
She strengthens the management of the family-run company. With a degree in “Applied Cultural Science (Business Administration)” and her practical expertise she is excellently qualified to take the transportation and logistics service provider forward into the future.
1998: Merger of „Spedition Matthias Hamacher KG“ and „Dürener Speditionsgesellschaft LLC“
The two firms merged completely in 1998. The newly designed entity was named “Hamacher Transporte Dürener Spedition GmbH & Co KG”.
1989: Acquisition of „Dürener Speditionsgesellschaft LLC“
Dürener Spedition LLC was founded in 1932 by three entrepreneurs named Bauer, Schwaertzel and Weyrauch. After the war it became one of the most competitive logistics service providers in the region. It had established close ties to Deutsche Bundesbahn (German Railway Company), hence offering proficient transportation services via railway. Walter Hamacher acquired Dürener Spedition LLC in 1989.
1970: Second Generation – Dipl. Kaufm. (graduate economist) Walter Hamacher becomes Managing Director
After the founder’s death in 1970, his first born son Walter continued the business.
1935: Founding „Spedition Matthias Hamacher KG (limited Partnership)“ by Matthias Hamacher
World War 2 almost caused demise to the young firm. Due to war related events nearly all of the former vehicle fleet got destroyed. Only one small scale truck, hidden under straw, was left. Notwithstanding, Matthias Hamacher and his wife Henriette put all effort into the rebuilding process of the firm.
More than just on time
As a family-run, traditional company, our company philosophy is the foundation of our corporate culture.
Quality, trust and a high level of service are one of the foundations of our daily work. We place great emphasis on adherence to schedules, the professional safeguarding of the goods entrusted to us and the fair and respectful handling of our customers and employees.
We have outstanding specialists in the areas of logistics and IT, as well as specially trained staff in warehousing. Continuous training of our drivers ensures optimum safety during transport and loading
Invest in new employees and technologies
We invest in the training of young people. At least two trainees in the commercial sector are learning to deal with the everyday challenges of the day-to-day business of everyday logistics life.
Through the use of the latest technologies, we are actively promoting environmental protection and resource conservation, e.g. by combining the transport requirements of new and old paper or the tour optimization by means of GPS-controlled transport management systems.
