In 2026, the Logistics Hall of Fame welcomes outstanding pioneers and trailblazers of logistics into its ranks: Johannes Hödlmayr and Jürgen Weber, as well as Günter Knapp, Oskar Schunck and Kiichirō Toyoda, who will be honoured posthumously. Kurt Baumann, Heinz Hasselmann, Reinhard Mohn and Hans Reuter will be honoured as pioneers of the automated high-bay warehouse. The CMR Convention will also be inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame, while UNECE will be honoured for its development.
The Logistics Hall of Fame can once again count on the support of 24/7 ASSISTANCE in 2026. As a leading independent mobility service provider for the European commercial vehicle sector, the company continues its commitment as a Gold Supporter, thereby sending a clear signal on the importance of innovation and visibility within the logistics industry.
BLG Logistics will continue its partnership with the Logistics Hall of Fame in 2026.
The Munich-based insurance broker continues its commitment to the circle of supporters, thereby contributing to the recognition of individuals who have had a significant impact on the development of logistics.
Spedition Hamprecht, from Künzelsau has expanded its involvement in the Logistics Hall of Fame and upgraded its membership in the circle of supporters from network partner to Silver Partner.
Exotec will remain a network partner of the global Logistics Hall of Fame in the coming year.
It was an impressive evening at the Bertelsmann Representation in Berlin – the Logistics Hall of Fame Gala Reception 2025. Pictures and video from the evening.
Frank Dreeke inducted into the World Hall of Fame as an architect of modern seaport logistics. DACHSER CDO Stefan Hohm honored with the Logistics Leader of the Year Award 2025. Welthungerhilfe receives the Lynn C. Fritz Medal for Excellence in Humanitarian Logistics. The Gala in Berlin.
The Logistics Hall of Fame® honours leading figures who have made outstanding efforts to promote the further development of logistics and supply chain management. In addition, ist aims to document outstanding achievements in logistics and to encourage and promote innovations. In this way, it raises public awareness for the performance capability and innovative drive of logistics, helping to underpin the competitiveness and improve the image of the entire logistics sector.
