max. 4
companies per transport manager
is the statutory maximum, ensuring effective management.
Hamburg · Regional guide
External transport manager in Hamburg
Do you operate a transport business in Hamburg, or are you planning to start one? We arrange an IHK-qualified external transport manager within practical reach of your operating base and, if required, support you through to the EU licence.
On site and digital
Transport management for your business in Hamburg.
Your transport manager must be able to manage your operation effectively and continuously. We therefore select a qualified person from our network who can readily reach Hamburg and the Hamburg region for on-site appointments, instruction and cooperation with the authorities.
Day-to-day collaboration is also digital: the customer portal manages fleets, drivers, documents and deadlines, while drivers use the app for departure checks, location data and communication with dispatch. Evidence is ready to present during a BALM inspection.
Apply for an EU licence
Five steps to an EU operator licence.
Would you like to apply directly to the authority? The EU licence guide for Hamburg covers the authority, documents and costs.
- 1Secure professional competenceEither pass the IHK competence examination yourself or nominate an external transport manager under contract. In the latter case, you do not need to sit the examination.Initial consultation · free
- 2Obtain the documentsThe type O certificate of conduct and Central Trade Register extract take the longest and should be requested first for submission to the haulage authority.2–4 weeks · can run in parallel
- 3Submit the applicationSubmit the application to the licensing authority in person, in writing or online, depending on the city. We compile the complete file.Authority fee on or after submission
- 4Await consultationsThe authority consults BALM, the IHK, the relevant trade union and the road-haulage association. We follow up proactively.Usually several weeks, max. 3 months
- 5Collect the licence and certified copiesAfter approval, you receive the licence and a paid certified copy for each vehicle, which must be carried on board. You may now operate.After the approval notice
Good to know
The most important rules at a glance.
50
vehicles maximum
may be managed in total by one external transport manager.
–
per month plus VAT
including customer portal and driver app. The current price comes directly from our plan catalogue.
Regional context
EU licensing and transport management in Hamburg: local points that matter.
For an operating base in Hamburg, identifying the correct licensing office is the first step. The approved guide identifies “Behörde für Verkehr und Mobilitätswende · Rechtsamt – Verkehrsgewerbeaufsicht · Alter Steinweg 4, 20459 Hamburg”. Official reference information: Antrag schriftlich oder online über das Servicekonto für Unternehmen
Hamburg operates through the competent state authority and provides a digital application route. Additional guidance applies to light commercial vehicles used cross-border.
Three checks for an application in Hamburg
- Competent authority: Behörde für Verkehr und Mobilitätswende · Rechtsamt – Verkehrsgewerbeaufsicht · Alter Steinweg 4, 20459 Hamburg. Official reference information: Antrag schriftlich oder online über das Servicekonto für Unternehmen
- Online application: HamburgService-Portal mit Servicekonto. Official reference information: Abschlagsgebühr 250 € bei Antragstellung (aktuell nur Kreditkarte)
- First applications, 2.5–3.5 t: Telefonische Terminvereinbarung erforderlich. Official reference information: Für leichte Nutzfahrzeuge im grenzüberschreitenden Verkehr gilt ein eigenes Verfahren