The Angermünde-based operator is the latest example of mounting pressure across Germany’s transport and logistics market, where insolvencies are becoming more frequent and cost headwinds continue to build.
Euba Logistic has been active for more than 76 years. It employs around 145 people and reports annual revenue of roughly €18 million. Recently, however, the sharp rise in day-to-day operating expenses has hit the business hard. Higher fuel prices and rising labour costs are cited as the key factors that have undermined the company’s financial stability.
At the same time, the firm says it remains in business: it continues to fulfil existing contracts and remains operational while holding talks with customers about future cooperation.
Cost inflation hits liquidity
According to the administrator, the deterioration in Euba Logistic’s finances is primarily due to rising fuel and labour costs, which have weighed heavily on the company’s budget in recent years.
Employees are expected to be covered by a protective mechanism in the form of insolvency benefit for the period from April to June 2026. This is intended to provide time for possible restructuring and for the business to stabilise.
The highest-risk sector
Euba Logistic’s case reflects a broader market trend. Figures from Germany’s statistical office show that transport and warehousing remains the most exposed sector to insolvency across the entire economy. In 2025, Germany recorded 24,064 insolvency proceedings — up 10.3 percent year on year and the highest level since 2014.
Transport, shipping and logistics stands out in particular:
- 133 insolvencies per 10,000 companies in transport and warehousing
For comparison:
- food service — 108
- construction — 104
- business services — 100
The figures underline that transport and logistics are among the sectors most sensitive to cost swings and operational pressure.
More companies edging into the danger zone
Alongside the rising number of insolvencies, the pool of businesses considered at risk is also growing. Estimates suggest that around 322,000 companies in Germany are currently in a higher-risk category — equivalent to 10.3 percent of all enterprises.
Market analyses link this to weakening economic conditions and persistent cost pressure, particularly in energy and logistics.
Restructuring rather than shutdown
In Euba Logistic’s case, an intermediate step has been chosen. Instead of immediate liquidation, the company has entered a supervision procedure designed to support continued operations.
For the market, this is an attempt to preserve operational continuity — but it is also a stress test for road logistics business models in an environment of steadily rising operating costs.
