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Logistics in Mülheim an der Ruhr: research, energy and retail

Mülheim an der Ruhr has around 170,000 inhabitants and lies directly on the river Ruhr, between Essen, Duisburg and Oberhausen. Although it belongs to the industrial Ruhr area, the city has a greener character than many of its neighbours. It was the first city in the region to close its last coal mine, back in the 1960s. Since then, its economy has been shaped by engineering, energy, research and trade.

Two Max Planck Institutes, dedicated to coal research and chemical energy conversion, make Mülheim a notable location for chemistry and energy research. Siemens Energy builds large components for power stations here, and the city is widely known for the production of large-diameter steel pipes. The supermarket group Aldi Süd is also based in Mülheim, which makes the city an important address in German food retail.

The Rhine-Ruhr port in the west of the city links Mülheim with the Rhine and handles bulk goods and building materials. Düsseldorf Airport is only a short drive to the south. For British suppliers, Mülheim offers access to the heart of the Ruhr and, with Essen and Duisburg right next door, to millions of consumers and thousands of industrial customers within a small radius.

The route from the UK to Mülheim an der Ruhr

Few German destinations are as simple to reach from the Channel. After taking the ferry from Dover to Calais or Dunkirk, or Le Shuttle from Folkestone to Coquelles, the lorry drives through Flanders past Antwerp and on via Eindhoven to Venlo. From the Dutch border, the A40 runs east via Moers and across the Rhine at Duisburg directly into Mülheim. For consignments from northern England, the ferry from Hull to Rotterdam followed by the same motorway is an efficient alternative.

Within the city, the A40 serves as the main east–west axis and connects Mülheim with Essen, Bochum and Dortmund. The A3 runs close to the western edge and meets the A40 at the Kaiserberg interchange, while the A52 passes the southern districts towards Düsseldorf and Essen. That keeps the final leg to industrial estates short and direct.

Customs for shipments into Germany

Germany is part of the EU, so goods from Great Britain need a UK export declaration and an import declaration on the EU side. Both exporter and importer require EORI numbers. At the GVMS ports, including Dover and the Channel Tunnel, the Goods Movement Reference ties the declarations to the lorry. Please have your customs agent prepare all declarations before collection, as we do not prepare customs declarations.

Freight forwarder for Mülheim an der Ruhr and the whole Ruhr area

The DAGO Express network covers more than 50,000 vehicles in 38 countries, and over 15,000 companies organise their shipments with us. If a vehicle breaks down, a replacement vehicle takes over so that the goods keep moving. International runs are carried out by verified partners with a valid EU licence and, where needed, an ADR licence. Every shipment is monitored around the clock, including at weekends and on public holidays.

Insurance through the Schunck Group covers goods for up to 8.33 SDR per kilogram of gross weight, and additional cover for valuable freight can be added at short notice. After booking, you receive a tracking link, and emails keep you informed at collection and delivery. Regular shippers use the DAGO ShipperHub to manage orders, follow ETAs and KPIs, and connect their ERP system via API.

Want a price straight away? Enter the postcodes, dimensions and weight into the online price calculator and see the result within seconds, or book directly in the DAGO app. From Mülheim, the network reaches the Netherlands, Belgium, Poland and the rest of Europe. Our quality management is certified to ISO 9001.