According to a survey conducted by the German Logistics Hall of Fame in cooperation with the Schunck Group, a large majority of logistics companies consider the risk of suffering harm from the consumption of alcohol or cannabis in the workplace to be low to very low. Only one in ten is skeptical.
Since 2024, the so-called Cannabis Act has been in effect in Germany, legalizing the possession and cultivation of cannabis for adults under certain conditions. However, the fears many employers had of reduced employee performance or harm due to excessive consumption appear unfounded almost six months later. This also applies to the logistics sector.
" series, conducted in cooperation with Schunck, nearly three-quarters of all transport and logistics companies rate their risk of suffering financial losses due to employees' cannabis or alcohol use as lowto very low" According to the latest survey in the "Logistics Hall of Fame Trend" Only one in ten companies has reported experiencing financial losses in this area.
When asked about the risks that currently pose the greatest threat to the logistics industry worldwide, cybercrime (75 percent) once again took first place, as it did in the preliminary surveys. This was followed by skills shortages (62 percent) and political risks (43.8 percent), and then supply chain disruptions (31.3 percent). Panelists were able to select up to three risks for this question.
Sober analysis: Schunck CEO Th. Wicke
Although the issue of substance use has not yet caused serious problems for most companies according to the survey, Schunck CEO Thomas Wicke nevertheless advises them to address the topic: "Especially with the legalization of cannabis use, we are only at the beginning in Germany, and future developments remain to be seen"he emphasizes. "Every company should already be proactive and inform its employees about the effects of the drug and the corresponding consequences in a timely manner. Clear rules ensure transparency here".
The survey revealed that numerous logistics companies have already implemented various preventative measures. 75 percent of respondents stated that they have already formulated company regulations and work instructions, while 62.5 percent also rely on training and awareness campaigns. Half of the companies cited dismissals as a consequence for repeated or serious violations of company regulations. Only one in five companies indicated that they conduct random checks during working hours.
The survey, which involves an executive C-level panel of selected managing directors, board members, and entrepreneurs from the Logistics Hall of Fame network and the Schunck Group, is conducted several times a year on varying topics. The survey provides a current snapshot of the industry's sentiment and does not claim to be representative.
