Mobility Economy of North Hesse
In the region of North Hesse, 21,4% of all workers subject to social insurance contributions are employed in the mobility economy. This economic sector is characterized by more than 7,100 companies, 76,300 workers and €13,6 bil. in revenue. This makes it the strongest economic sector in North Hesse.
Infrastructure
With the highways A4, A5, A7, A44 and A49, the GVZ Kassel, the Beiseförth Container Terminal and Kassel-Calden airport, which is currently under expansion, the North Hesse region has an exceptional transport infrastructure. The optimal location and advantageous transport connections can be seen in the figure.
Cut-Off Time
North Hesse has the unique feature of the latest "cut-off time" within Germany. "Cut-off time" is the time of acceptance for shipments with the assurance that they will arrive at the addressee on time the next day, anywhere throughout Germany. This makes the region a competitive distribution location, as this unique feature is decisive for the sale of goods across Germany and Europe and is even utilized for worldwide distribution from the region.
Top Logistics Sites
Regionalmanagement Nordhessen GmbH (Regional Management of North Hesse) bundles activities and aligns them toward a greater goal: the establishment of North Hesse as one of the largest logistics centers in Europe by the year 2015. In connection with this, Regional Management, together with the Consortium of North Hessian Business Promoters, have presented the top logistics sites of the North Hesse region. These sites are immediately available, provide sufficient area for major logistical projects and have very good transport accessibility.
Top Logistics Sites of North Hesse