Hamburg - CGATE Logistics GmbH (Hamburg, Head Office)
CGATE Logistics GmbH Hamburg is part of the CGATE Group, a family-owned logistics and supply chain operator with a multinational footprint. The company highlights its capability to manage end-to-end logistics across air, ocean, and road transport, complemented by niche services such as AOG (aircraft on ground), ship spare parts logistics, cold chain management, and defense-related cargo. A notable emphasis is placed on customs brokerage, powered by staff with customs expertise, including former customs officers, to support professional and compliant import and export processes.
The Hamburg head office situates CGATE at the heart of the city's Kontorhausviertel, positioning the company for global reach from its core operations in Germany and across Europe. CGATE operates with its own personnel in several countries and maintains a network of offices across key European locations, including Frankfurt and Düsseldorf in Germany, and offices in Poland (Gdynia and Warsaw) as well as a presence in London, UK. Service coverage extends to port operations from Rotterdam and Antwerp within BE-NE-LUX corridors, along with a FMC license held by the CGATE Group which is registered in the USA. The firm notes its ranking among the top IATA CASS forwarders in Germany.
Founded in 2009 by logistics expert Jan Philipp Pohlmeier, CGATE emphasizes flexible, customer-specific logistics solutions, including cross-trade and multi-modal arrangements that connect distant locations. The company promotes a neutral customs agency within its structure to ensure professional customs clearance independent of the shipping method. In addition to standard air, sea, and land transport, CGATE highlights e-commerce logistics, FBA (Fulfillment by Amazon) and related e-commerce services, and a 24/7 AOG express-response capability to address urgent parts and materials needs.
CGATE’s service model focuses on tailored transport routes and professional advice across Seefracht (sea freight), Luftfracht (air freight), and Landtransport (ground/ trucking), with additional supply chain solutions, cross-trade options, and combination solutions designed to bridge gaps to geographically challenging destinations. The company presents a global network approach, supported by local offices and a centralized headquarter in Hamburg, to deliver flexible, efficient logistics solutions that align with client requirements.
Key offerings include: air freight, sea freight, land transportation, customs clearance, e-commerce logistics, and specialized services such as FBA and e-commerce fulfillment. The organization positions itself as a reliable partner for both standard shipments and complex logistics challenges, underscored by a commitment to speed, reliability, and professional handling of logistics processes across borders.
