Globalization and World Trade

Danish textiles manufacturer Beirholm is the first non-German company to receive the certification.

Germany is known worldwide as an outstanding logistics hub. Do you know what links Hamburg, Duisburg and Frankfurt am Main?

Anyone who knows the current facts and figures will understand the role Germany plays in world trade.

The Federal Government wants to oblige companies to better fulfil their global responsibility. Professor Achim Truger, a leading economic expert, explains why.

Germany is a major economic power. What is the source of this strength? And how does Germany fare in international comparisons?

What tasks are the governmental agencies and offices responsible for in Germany and in Europe? Here you will find links to the state, politics and democracy. And you can also contact public authorities and take advantage of services for the citizens.

There have been bottlenecks in the supply of some goods between China and Europe. Why has this happened? We asked the logistics giant Hapag-Lloyd.

How the president of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China views the investment agreement and what it means for Europe.

China has signed the world’s largest free trade agreement with other Asian states. Global economics expert Gabriel Felbermayr explains what this means.

Germany actively supports fair business and work practices worldwide – and is also providing concrete help in the corona crisis.

Marko Walde, the delegate of German Industry and Commerce in Vietnam, explains why this Southeast Asian country is the ideal business partner right now.

Germany is Spain’s most important trading partner. Imports and exports have slumped during the corona crisis, yet there are some positive signs, too.