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Our stories about the Bremen economy

Travel with us through Bremen and Bremerhaven - and discover stories about the people who shape this region. About companies whose ideas define industries. And about places that are second to none.

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Success Stories

11 February 2026

From Logistics to Delicacies – Bremen is attracting international investment

Germany’s smallest federal state can look back at the high levels of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI), worth 60 million Euros, in 2025. The synergy between high tech and favourable conditions for doing business has been attracting investors from all over the world.

11 December 2025

Urbanscreen makes places shine and tell stories

Urbanscreen has made a name for itself with spectacular video projections on buildings such as the Sydney Opera House. Initially focussing on the aesthetic combination of moving images and architecture, the Bremen-based company now uses special locations in order to tell their stories.

27 November 2025

The space flight missions launching from Bremen from 2026 onwards

Bremen is an integral part of international space travel. In the coming years, new rockets, satellites, and experiments will continue to launch from Bremen on their journey into space. Here is an overview of future missions.

12 November 2025

10 Leading Coffee Companies from Bremen

From trading to roasting to logistics – no one does coffee quite like Bremen. But who are the players driving the business in Germany’s coffee capital? Meet ten of them.

5 November 2025

Bremen’s Economy in Figures: Statistics 2025

The State of Bremen is a strong economic hub. A look at the latest statistics highlights its economic strength — summarising key data such as cargo volumes, export performance, industry turnover, and more.

9 October 2025

The history of space travel in Bremen

Small circle, big impact: With the founding of the “Development Ring North” (ERNO) in July 1961, Bremen began its development into one of the world’s leading spaceflight locations. Even the return of humans to the Moon would hardly be possible without technology from the Hanseatic city.

24 September 2025

State of Bremen at Expo Real 2025: impetus for a resilient and liveable city

The state of Bremen will be presenting itself with a strong joint stand at Expo Real in Munich, Europe's leading real estate trade fair, from 6 to 8 October 2025. 25 companies and institutions from Bremen and Bremerhaven will present their current real estate projects and development prospects.

28 August 2025

Medium-Sized Companies in Bremen Showcasing the Full Range of the Local Economy

Medium-sized companies form the backbone of Bremen’s economy. They create jobs and produce goods that are in demand worldwide. Here is a selection of ten businesses that illustrate the diversity of Bremen’s economic landscape.

7 August 2025

Measure, Test, Inspect – 11 Examples of Precision Engineering from Bremen

Not many people could name a manufacturer of metrology and testing equipment, but without their products we would not have space probes, aircraft or medical equipment. And Bremen is home to a whole host of these specialist companies.

31 July 2025

Twelve international food and beverage companies in Bremen

Becks and Melitta may be high-profile brands, but international food and beverage companies also manufacture lots of other products in Bremen and Bremerhaven. Here are twelve examples.

24 July 2025

10 Wind Energy Companies in Bremen – this is where the Wind comes from

Bremen is a pioneer in wind energy. Around 80 companies have set up operations here, covering the entire value chain – from planning and financing to manufacturing and services. We showcase ten businesses that illustrate just how strong the wind energy sector is in Bremen.

15 July 2025

How a space enthusiast campaigns for women in STEM fiels and Bremen as a space location

How does someone from a small village in Poland end up working on human spaceflight in Bremen? Dr. Anna Chrobry shares her journey through science, passion, and perseverance—and explains why she proudly calls herself a "space girl."

10 July 2025

Letters from Türkiye: Summer 2025 edition

Türkiye is focusing on high-tech innovation in order to achieve long-term growth. Will it succeed? Our Türkiye expert Erol Tüfekҫi explains in our country report.

28 April 2025

Profile of Bremen's eight ports

Bremen's ports are the engine that drives economic activity throughout the region. But do you know which goods arrive and depart, and where? We have taken a look around the eight port complexes in Bremen.