Björn Schniederkötter new CEO of the Hoyer Group
On February 1, 2021, Björn Schniederkötter will take over the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the HOYER Group. He replaces Ortwin Nast.
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Midea relies on logistics from pfenning logistics
The pfenning logistics group, a contract logistics provider, will in future take on logistics and logistics-related tasks for the global technology group Midea.
read more...Exoskeleton: muscles of steel
The full-service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics relies on innovation, even when it comes to doing something for the health of its employees and optimizing processes. This has now been followed by mechanical support to relieve the strain on the human body: the exoskeleton. A field test took place at the Lehrte site, the results of which were convincing - the artificial spinal columns are to be established at Hellmann.
read more...Midea relies on pfenning logistics
The pfenning logistics group, a contract logistics provider in the consumer goods sector, will take over logistics and logistics-related tasks for the global technology group Midea.
read more...Customs clearance in digital
BLG Logistics supports its customers in exporting goods to the USA. This involves keeping an eye on complex regulations. The logistics service provider is also working with its partner Secure System on the use of tracking solutions.
read more...Business Survey Maritime Economy
Significant recovery in shipbuilding, port industry and shipping
The maritime economy in Germany recovered in the fall compared to spring 2020, but the figures are still below the previous year's level.
read more...Rhenus supplies distillery tanks to whiskey distillery
Rhenus Project Logistics is currently shipping around 25 large tank systems and equipment from Kitzingen to the Old Bushmills Distillery in Northern Ireland, which is to be expanded, on behalf of GEA Brewery Systems.
read more...New joint venture for parcel transportation
Gebrüder Weiss founds the joint venture "Gebrüder Weiss Express China" with the Chinese logistics company Global Freight System, which specializes in parcel transport between China and Europe. Gebrüder Weiss holds 65 percent of the shares in the joint venture based in Shanghai.
read more...New Head of Germany for Volvo Trucks
On December 1, Peter Ström will take over as Managing Director of Volvo Trucks in Germany. He succeeds Christian Coolsaet, who has been Managing Director of Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland since the beginning of September.
read more...Simon Motter new Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics
Thomas Zernechel is retiring after 16 years as Head of Volkswagen Group Logistics and Chairman of the Board of Management. He will be succeeded by Simon Motter on January 1, 2021.
read more...Thomas R. J. Hoyer celebrates his 70th birthday
On December 1, the Hamburg entrepreneur Thomas R. J. Hoyer will celebrate his 70th birthday. Over 40 years in the logistics industry have shaped the former Managing Director and current Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Hoyer Group.
read more...The turnaround in turnover is looming
At eight percent, the decline in seaborne cargo throughput in Germany's largest universal port in the third quarter was significantly lower than in the second quarter.
read more...Hellmann expands in Bremen
The full-service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is expanding its site in Bremen and building a digitalized forwarding facility in Ludwig-Erhard-Straße.
read more...BLG Logistics has scientifically recognized climate targets
BLG Logistics' targets for the absolute reduction of greenhouse gas emissions have been recognized by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
read more...Dorothea von Boxberg becomes the new head of Lufthansa Cargo
Peter Gerber moves to Brussels Airlines as CEO with effect from March 1, 2021 and takes over the newly created role of Chief Representative of the Lufthansa Group in Brussels. Dorothea von Boxberg succeeds Peter Gerber as Chief Executive Officer of Lufthansa Cargo AG.
read more...Major order: DB Cargo invests for steel giant ArcelorMittal
DB Cargo concludes a ten-year contract with ArcelorMittal, the world's largest steel manufacturer and Europe's largest steel producer, to supply the blast furnace in Eisenhüttenstadt.
read more...In the fast lane with hydrogen?
Electromobility is a key buzzword when it comes to switching from combustion engines to emission-free forms of propulsion. Another approach that is particularly exciting for the commercial vehicle sector is fuel cell technology.
read more...NUFAM 2021: Great response from exhibitors
From September 30 to October 3, 2021, the commercial vehicle industry will meet at Messe Karlsruhe for the seventh NUFAM. Exhibitor demand is high: over 60 percent of the exhibition space has already been firmly booked or optioned.
read more...Garbe Industrial Real Estate develops first project in the Czech Republic
Garbe Industrial Real Estate is preparing its first project development in the Czech Republic. The specialist for logistics and industrial real estate has acquired a 64,000 square meter site in Chomutov.
read more...Logistics on the move - charity campaign exceeds expectations
In August, under the motto "Logistics on the move", the consultancy Logivest called on logisticians throughout Germany to get moving together for a good cause and donate money in the process.
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