We are pleased to announce that 2025 marks the 160th anniversary of the Bertling Group, with our founding day being 15 June 1865.
For 160 years, our organization has stood for resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to high quality service, highest customer service and tailor-made solutions for our global customers in shipping, logistics and IT.
From our beginnings in Lübeck, where the company was founded, to becoming a recognized global leader in shipping and logistics, this journey has only been possible because of the dedication, talent, and hard work of people like you - our colleagues.

This anniversary is not just a celebration of our past; it is a moment to reflect on the legacy we've built and to look ahead to an exciting future. Together, we’ve overcome challenges, fostered sustainable growth and will continue to embrace change and innovation to weather the ever-changing market conditions and client requirements now and in the future - always driven by a shared purpose and values.
As we commemorate this incredible achievement, we want to thank our colleagues worldwide for the role they’ve played in shaping the company that we are today. Your contributions matter, and they are the basis of our continued success.
Here in our Hamburg Head Office, we have celebrated 160 years of Bertling with the team spending a nice summer evening with a delicious BBQ, cold drinks, smooth music and some good stories from the past years at Bertling while enjoying the view on the Hamburg Harbour from the office rooftop.
We look forward to many more years to come.