With the decision published today by the parity commission to raise the minimum wage to 13.90 euros from January 1, 2026, and to 14.60 euros from January 1, 2027, the next major cost surges are approaching for companies in the logistics sector, according to the joint assessment of the Federal Association of Parcel and Express Logistics (BPEX), the Federal Association of Road Haulage, Logistics and Disposal (BGL), the BWVL Federal Association for
In-House Logistics & Shippers, the Federal Association of Furniture Shipping and Logistics (AMÖ), and the DSLV Federal Association of Freight Forwarding and Logistics.
This will increase the minimum wage by a further 13.89 percent by 2027 compared to today, increasingly disconnecting it from productivity within companies, the associations stated. Given the persistently poor economic conditions, it will be extremely challenging for many companies in the logistics sector to generate a higher minimum
wage.
In adjacent wage groups, the increase in the minimum wage also triggers expectations for wage increases, according to the logistics associations. “As a result, the overall wage structure is eroding. Consequently, more companies may withdraw from collective agreements that are no longer affordable for them. A classic work environment for employees without training is warehouse, sorting, and handling facilities. Under the pressure of rising personnel costs, logistics companies must automate and
digitalize their processes here—and lay off employees. The investment and growth booster announced by the federal government cannot ignite under these conditions," the statement said.
To improve the available income of employees, politics must reduce taxes and social contributions from the perspective of the associations. BPEX, BGL, BWVL, AMÖ, and DSLV now appeal to the federal government to "accept the agreement reached by the minimum wage commission and not politically outbid it
