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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


Investing in Bremen
20 September 2023
"There's a great deal of interest in setting up a business Bremen"

In May this year, Malte Blank took over as project manager for Turkish companies that want to establish a presence in Bremen.

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Real estate
7 September 2023
Logistics Facilities in Bremen – Can the Hanseatic city hold its own against the market trend?

High interest rates, soaring rents, faltering supply chains and low consumer demand: does this mean the end of the good times for the once record-breaking logistics facilities sector? How is Bremen doing as a property hotspot and how can it safeguard its future?

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Science
30 August 2023
Interactive Science in Bremen

Science plays a leading role in Bremen: in the laboratories of the university, at one of the more than 50 research institutes or in the green botanika. There are many opportunities for visitors to experience science at first hand.

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Success stories
16 August 2023
Working Together to Resolve the Skills Shortage

Many sectors are affected by the shortage of qualified employees. However, thanks to its numerous partners, Bremeninvest can offer a broad range of services and assistance to help overcome these problems.

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Success stories
3 August 2023
Ten corporate headquarters in Bremen

Bremen is one of Germany's major industrial hubs, and many international companies base their headquarters and main offices in the city. Here are ten examples that may not be familiar to everyone.

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Automotive Industries
25 July 2023
Photo gallery: 8 models made at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen

No fewer than eight Mercedes-Benz models proudly bear the seal 'Made in Bremen'. They range from standard saloons to sports cars and SUVs. Which one do you like best?

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Aerospace
20 July 2023
Aiming high: Start-ups take off with the incubator ESA BIC Northern Germany

Tailor-made support to successfully bring your own idea to the market - or into space? That's possible in Bremen with the ESA BIC Northern Germany incubation programme. Start-ups from a wide range of sectors can apply. Inge Heydt from the Starthaus explains for whom the incubator is suitable and what is behind it.

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Investing in Bremen
19 July 2023
"With a sound risk management, China still offers great opportunities for German companies"

The entry of Chinese companies into the port of Hamburg or into the German heat pump market caused a stir. China is Germanys most important trading partner, but at the same time the trade war, sanctions and new Chinese laws are changing the business model. Dr Florian Kessler knows how companies must deal with this now.

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Wind energy
4 July 2023
10 Green Businesses in Bremen

Doing business in a sustainable, ecological way not only makes a positive contribution to the community and the environment but is also profitable. Ten Bremen companies show us what they're doing.

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Quality of life
21 June 2023
Bremen's Green Lungs

According to recent statistics, the Hanseatic city of Bremen is Germany's greenest big city, with 60 square metres of green space per inhabitant. The many parks and green spaces in the city include world-class spaces, such as the Bürgerpark and the Rhododendron park, both of which are of German and even world renown. By its own account, Bremen is home to the world's largest collection of rhododendrons. Let's take a walk.

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Automotive Industries
14 June 2023
The biggest car park in Europe

BLG LOGISTICS GROUP AG & Co. KG’s AutoTerminal in Bremerhaven is a record-breaking automotive hub. Every year, the terminal handles some 1.7 million vehicles. But that’s not all.

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Aerospace
8 June 2023
Starting A Career with ECOMAT – How Young Professionals in Bremen Find a Job

Catherine Rau finished her studies at ECOMAT and has now found a job at Airbus in Bremen. So she's now also encouraging other young professionals to consider working in the aviation and aerospace sector in Bremen.

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Bremen in numbers
1 June 2023
Did you know...?

...Bremen has the highest export ratio of all German states.

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Aerospace
1 June 2023
Getting Up Close to Aircraft Construction – Behind the Scenes at Airbus in Bremen

Aviation "made in Bremen": The Airbus facility in Bremen extends over 450,000 square metres, or 63 football fields, and has a workforce of 4,100. Industrial performance at the highest level.

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Investing in Bremen
12 May 2023
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicles from Bremen – how ENGINIUS is growing in Bremen

A year ago, ENGINIUS began producing the first hydrogen truck with EU type approval in Bremen. Today, 100 employees already work at the plant. The plans are still set for growth, thanks to tailwind from Bremen and strong demand from around the world.

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Quality of life
20 April 2023
Bremen – Germany's greenest city

The greenest major city in Germany is Bremen - with an average of 60 square metres of sports, leisure and recreation space per person. Parks, sports facilities, but also water areas invite you to relax from the hustle and bustle of the city every day.

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