Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS) is a family-owned global freight forwarding company. Since 1897, tailored logistics solutions across all modes of transport have been an integral part of our portfolio, along with supply chain optimization.
With more than 1,350 transport and logistics specialists across over 60 locations worldwide, we stay close to our customers and deliver reliable, efficient services with a strong local presence and global reach.
By leveraging state-of-the-art digital technologies, FMS enhances transparency, efficiency, and long-term value across supply chains.
46% female experts
54% male experts
Hamburg | Germany
We are a family business with 125 years of reliable customer relationships.
We don't want to be the biggest, but the best in what we do. That's why we go in for customer proximity, reliability and performance above average.
Additionally we apply market leading digital technologies to increase the value of our customers supply chains in long term.
Our sustainable success is based upon the loyalty of our highly qualified employees, our shareholders and our transportation partners.
Friendliness, politeness, and respect are fundamental to us – regardless of hierarchy and culture. We uphold these values worldwide, both among employees and in selecting partners.
As a partner on equal footing we place great value on reliability, honesty, and trust. We believe in developing opportunities together. These principles apply not only when dealing with customers and partners, but also within the company.
Every day, we strive to deliver the best services and solutions to you. This is only possible through commitment, courage and dedication – qualities that characterize each of our employees. As a company, we provide the necessary space and foster motivation for this.
We take responsibility in every aspect for our customers, partners, and colleagues. Ethical awareness and human action intersect with ecologically sustainable planning, continuous employee development, and a sense of duty towards customer goods and data.
We offer fast, clear, and fully integrated logistics solutions — the foundation of our daily work. With one personal point of contact, you benefit from seamless coordination and the comfort of a true all-in-one service.
When complex supply chains face challenges, we step in and take responsibility. Our dedicated team members are passionate service providers — reliable, proactive, and committed to making things run smoothly. We take care.
With decades of hands-on experience and deep process knowledge, we understand the unique needs of your industry. Our close connection to both customers and goods allows us to select the best transport options for every situation.
We boost the performance and value of your supply chain. Whether improving service levels, shortening transit times, or reducing costs — our customized solutions and innovative IT systems deliver measurable results.
Our lean structures enable us to act quickly and efficiently. We adapt processes swiftly, make fast decisions, and stay flexible — ensuring your projects are implemented on time and with precision.
„I enjoy a fantastic work environment with great team-mates, always willing to help you in difficult moments. And on top this is a job which is never boring and that challenges you constantly and we all are empowered to take over responsibility and ownership. “
„FMS is a great company to work for. Even though the work we do can be fast paced, it’s a really pleasant environment with good people and great workplace culture. “
„Living and working without prejudice, that's what makes FMS the best employer for me. Everyone can be the way they want to be.“
„Fr. Meyer’s Sohn takes care of its employees. Therefore, I love being a part of the FMS-Family. We enjoy a very good leadership which guides by great and important values and provides empowerment to every team member.“
„At FMS we have the liberty of expressing ourselves to all levels and share new ideas which could help the company’s growth. At the same time this motivates us to think out of the box. If someone wants to gain experience in logistics I would recommend FMS as the best workplace.“
Our company's fundamental stance is one of responsibility and holistic thinking. Already today, we are thinking and acting with consideration for the world of tomorrow. This is something we implement systematically, from our collaboration with our customers to building up our sites around the world and, in particular, how we treat our employees.
“The success of our company is directly linked to the many dedicated people, their commitment and their ideas. They make Fr. Meyer's Sohn what it is today,” emphasizes the company’s management.
We are on site for you worldwide. Each location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.
Fr. Meyer’s Sohn further Strengthens Nordic presence with Acquisition of Norwegian Logistics Company Front Shipping AS.
Fr. Meyer’s Sohn Acquires Canadian Logistics Specialist CFT Corporation.
Fr. Meyer’s Sohn Expands Presence in Latin America with New Office in Bogotá, Colombia
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We are there for you worldwide. Every location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.
We are there for you worldwide. Every location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.
We are there for you worldwide. Every location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.
We are there for you worldwide. Every location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.
We are there for you worldwide. Every location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.
We are there for you worldwide. Every location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.
We are there for you worldwide. Every location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.
We are there for you worldwide. Every location and its teams are important to us, so we would like to introduce them to you.