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Professor Julia Arlinghaus accepts invitation to the jury
The director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Factory Operation and Automation IFF and holder of the Chair of Production Systems and Automation at Otto von Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany, has been inducted into the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
STILL remains a gold supporter of the Logistics Hall of Fame
The Hamburg-based intralogistics company STILL is again one of the Gold Supporters of the Logistics Hall of Fame this year.
ADAC TruckService remains Silver Partner
ADAC TruckService continues to be a supporter of the Logistics Hall of Fame and has extended its Silver Partnership for another year.
Gala ceremony 2020 will be postponed
Due to the current corona situation, the gala reception of the Logistics Hall of Fame planned for 3 December in Berlin unfortunately has to be cancelled. A new date will be announced shortly.
Initiative #LogistikHilft receives honorary award of the Logistics Hall of Fame
The Logistics Hall of Fame is awarding an honorary award for the first time in its existence: During the official gala reception in Berlin, the international Hall of Fame will be honouring the #LogistikHilft initiative.
Logistics Hall of Fame wins BLG LOGISTICS as supporter
The BLG Group is a new member in the circle of supporters of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Gudrun Winner-Athens enters the Logistics Hall of Fame
The new member of the Logistics Hall of Fame is Gudrun Winner-Athens. The managing partner of Spedition Winner and long-standing Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kombiverkehr, was elected to the Hall of Fame as pioneer of combined transport road-rail from 22 candidates from six nations.
Olaf Schabirosky awarded TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year 2020
The TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year Award 2020 goes to Olaf Schabirosky, the CEO of Hermes Germany.
Virtual commercial vehicle and supplier fair begins
For the first time in the successful history of www.nfz-messe.com there will be a virtual trade fair area for the commercial vehicle and supplier industry from 24 September to 8 October. The Logistics Hall of Fame will also be there.
PTV Group continues to be a SILVER partner
The PTV Group will be supporting the Logistics Hall of Fame for another year.
Group7 remains network partner
The logistics service provider has confirmed its support for the Logistics Hall of Fame for a further year.
EPAL remains a supporter of the Logistics Hall of Fame
The European Pallet Association e.V. (EPAL) has extended its membership in the circle of supporters of the Logistics Hall of Fame for another year.
Logistics Hall of Fame und der Förderverein Logistics Alliance Germany vereinbaren gegenseitige Mitgliedschaft
The Logistics Hall of Fame and the Förderverein Logistics Alliance Germany want to jointly set an example of the efficiency and innovative power of logistics.
Panattoni remains SILVER PARTNER
Panattoni remains a supporter of the Logistics Hall of Fame as a SILVER partner.
Christian Labrot becomes selection commissioner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
Christian Labrot, former General Manager of the BWVL and former IRU President, has accepted the role of selection commissioner at the Logistics Hall of Fame.
LTG extends partnership with the Logistics Hall of Fame
LTG Landauer Transportgesellschaft Doll continues its commitment to the Logistics Hall of Fame for another year.
Gebrüder Weiss remains Silver Partner of Logistics Hall of Fame
The transport and logistics group Gebrüder Weiss from Lauterach in Austria continues to set the standard for logistics. This is why the company has extended its commitment as a Silver Partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame for a further year.
Logistics Hall of Fame Council meets in Berlin
The finalists for the move into the world hall of fame of logistics have been chosen.
Arbeitsgemeinschaft Logistik-Initiativen Deutschlands supports Logistics Hall of Fame
The circle of supporters of the Logistics Hall of Fame has won a new networking partner: The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Logistik-Initiativen Deutschlands (AG LID).
Humbaur continues its commitment for the Logistics Hall of Fame
The trailer and vehicle body manufacturer Humbaur is setting an example for logistics even in difficult times and is extending its commitment as a Gold Supporter of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
TRATON to donate the Logistics Leader of the Year Award
In order to set a sign for courage to change during the Corona crisis, innovative and trend-setting entrepreneurs and managers from the logistics industry will be honoured with the “TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year Award” for the first time this year. The prize is awarded by the Logistics Hall of Fame and donated by TRATON SE. The main focus is on innovation, sustainability and corporate change.
TGW continues network partnership
TGW Logistics Group, international supplier of intralogistics solutions, has extended its support for the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Markus Olligschläger becomes new jury member
Markus Olligschläger has been accepted into the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
duisport sets a sign for logistics
Even in the year of the Corona crisis duisport is on board as a gold sponsor of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Christian Doepgen accepts invitation to the jury
Christian Doepgen, editor-in-chief and publishing director of the International Transport Journal (ITJ), based in Basel, has been selected for the jury of the Logistic Hall of Fame.
Gebrüder Heinemann extends engagement for Logistics Hall of Fame
The Hamburg-based company remains a network partner of the virtual Hall of Fame of logistics for another year.
Seifert Logistics Group remains a network partner
The Seifert Logistics Group will remain a network partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame for another year.
Dr. Heike van Hoorn to become a juror
The managing director of the German Transport Forum (DVF), Dr. Heike van Hoorn, has been accepted into the jury of the Logistic Hall of Fame.
Logistics Hall of Fame: Deadline for proposals is May 8th
Who should be inducted to the Logistics Hall of Fame in 2020? Possible candidates can still be submitted online at www.logisticshalloffame.net until May 8.
PSI Logistics to become a network partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
The company, which specialises in software solutions for the logistics industry, wants to set a sign for the logistics sector.
New VDA President Hildegard Müller accepts the call into the jury
The new VDA president Hildegard Müller is the new juror of the Logistics Hall of Fame. .
GARBE Industrial Real Estate remains network partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
GARBE Industrial Real Estate has renewed its support for the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Kögel extends Gold Partnership for the Logistics Hall of Fame
This year Kögel Trailer GmbH is once again one of the Gold Sponsors of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Logistics Hall of Fame starts with a new proposal phase
Who will be admitted into the Logistics Hall of Fame this year? The Logistics Hall of Fame is looking for the new member 2020. Anyone can suggest personalities for the admission or submit an application. Groups can also be proposed.
Picture gallery and video: Impressions of a glamorous evening
It was a fantastic, glamorous evening: Erich Staake, CEO of Duisburger Hafen AG, was officially inducted to the Logistics Hall of Fame on December 5, 2019, and Angela Titzrath was honoured as the first Logistics Leader of the Year.
Below you will find the best pictures of the evening and our video.
Splendid honour for Erich Staake and Angela Titzrath
Thunderous applause, standing ovations and a flurry of flashlights for Erich Staake: On December 5, the Chairman of the Executive Board of Duisburger Hafen AG was inducted to the world-famous hall at the annual gala reception of the Logistics Hall of Fame at the Federal Ministry of Transport in Berlin as the “modernizer of inland port logistics”. Angela Titzrath, CEO of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG, was honoured as "Logistics Leader of the Year 2019".
ADAC Truckservice cooperates with Logistics Hall of Fame
The Yellow Truck Angels will support the Logistics Hall of Fame in the future. Europe's large mobility service provider thus wants to promote the documentation of logistical masterpieces.
Erich Staake to join the Logistics Hall of Fame
The new member of the Logistics Hall of Fame is Erich Staake. The Chairman of the Executive Board of Duisburger Hafen AG was elected as "modernizer of inland port logistics" among 30 candidates from nine nations to the international Hall of Fame of Logistics.
Angela Titzrath named "Logistics Leader of the Year"
Angela Titzrath, CEO of Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG is the "Logistics Leader of the Year 2019".
Flanders Investment & Trade is a new network partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
Flanders Investment & Trade supports the Logistics Hall of Fame. The official government agency headquartered in Brussels signed a network partnership.
EPAL becomes network partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
The network of the Logistics Hall of Fame continues to grow. With the European Pallet Association e.V. (EPAL) the internationally operating quality assurance association of the world's largest open pallet exchange pool is a new partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Kravag becomes network partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
Kravag will be committed to the Logistics Hall of Fame network in the future. The special insurer for the transport industry, which is also known by its slogan "Insured? KRAVAG! ... where else!", underlines its solidarity with the logistics industry.
CHEP remains committed to the Logistics Hall of Fame
CHEP Deutschland GmbH continues to be involved in the network of the Logistics Hall of Fame. The world market leader in the pooling of pallets and containers has been supporting the Hall since 2018 to draw worldwide attention to the top performance of logistics.
Logistics service provider Group7 is a new network partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
The logistics service provider Group7 from Schwaig near Munich supports the Logistics Hall of Fame. The company with more than 550 employees recently signed a network partnership.
Panattoni Europe renews SILVER partnership
The industrial space developer Panattoni Europe will continue its commitment to the Supporters' Circle of the Logistics Hall of Fame in the next year.
Software provider LIS AG becomes partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
With the LIS AG from Greven, a medium-sized provider of software for transport management is now supporting the Logistics Hall of Fame. The company from the Münsterland region wants to set an example for the efficiency of medium-sized companies.
PTV Group renews SILVER partnership
The PTV Group will continue its commitment to the Supporters' Circle of the Logistics Hall of Fame in the coming year.
Logistics Hall of Fame appoints 13 new jurors
For the first time, 13 new members of the jury will be able to take part in deciding who will move into the world-famous logistics hall and who will receive the "Logistics Leader of the Year" award
Gebrüder Weiss renews SILVER partnership
The Austrian logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has prolonged its commitment as SILVER partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
BGL Supervisory Board Chairman Kottmeyer becomes juror
Horst Kottmeyer, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Bundesverband Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung (BGL) e.V., has accepted the invitation to join the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
LTG becomes Logistics Hall of Fame partner
LTG Landauer Transportgesellschaft Doll KG (LTG), one of the leading medium-sized family-run logistics service providers, will support the Logistics Hall of Fame in the future. The specialist for contract logistics, forwarding and transport wants to highlight the capabilities of the medium-sized logistics companies.
Logistics Hall of Fame Council meets at the German Federal Ministry of Transport
Logistics Hall of Fame Council nominates nine men and women. Jury decides in July.
Jacqueline Goebel becomes a juror
Jacqueline Goebel, logistics editor at WirtschaftsWoche, Germany, has been appointed to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Jürgen Maidl accepts invitation to the jury
Jürgen Maidl joins the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame. The manager has been responsible for the BMW Group's production network and supply chain management since 2011.
Snejina Badjeva votes for Bulgaria
Snejina Badjeva, Editor-in-Chief of the Bulgarian magazine LOGISTIKA, will be the new juror of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Jarlath Sweeney appointed to the jury
Jarlath Sweeney, Editor-in-Chief of Fleet Publications, Ireland's largest road transport and commercial vehicle publishing group based in Claremorris, is a new jury member.
Maurizio Peruzzi votes for Italy
Maurizio Peruzzi, Editor-in-Chief of Il Giornale della Logistica, Italy's leading logistics magazine, has accepted the invitation to join the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Johannes Giloth becomes a member of the jury
The Chief Procurement Officer and SVP of Global Operations at Nokia has accepted the invitation to join the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Marten Bosselmann accepts nomination to the jury
Marten Bosselmann, Chairman of the Bundesverband Paket & Expresslogistik (BIEK) e.V., Germany, has accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Szilvia Rapi-Jaubert votes for Hungary
Szilvia Rapi-Jaubert, publisher and Editor-in-Chief of the Supply Chain Monitor, Hungary, becomes Hungarian juror of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Winfried Bauer becomes a juror
The Editor-in-Chief of the German logistics publication f+h Fördertechnik, Materialfluss, Logistik 4.0 is a new jury member of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Johannes Fottner appointed to the jury
Prof. Dr.-Ing. Johannes Fottner, Chair of Materials Handling Material Flow Logistics at the Technical University of Munich (fml), has accepted the invitation to the jury.
Andreas Reutter becomes a member of the jury
The Executive Vice President Global Logistics Services at Robert Bosch GmbH in Stuttgart has accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Berthold Steber becomes a member of the jury
The Director Global Parts Logistics at Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG in Friedrichshafen has accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Schnellecke Logistics becomes network partner
The network of the Logistics Hall of Fame receives prominent support. Schnellecke Logistics joined the Logistics Hall of Fame in June as a network partner.
Humbaur to become Gold Sponsor
Humbaur GmbH becomes a gold sponsor and thus significantly expands its commitment to the Logistics Hall of Fame. Two of Europe's leading trailer manufacturers are now supporting the logistics initiative, as Humbaur's sister company Kögel has also been a sponsor of the World´s logistics pantheon since the beginning of the year.
Gebr. Heinemann becomes network partner
The Hamburg family business Gebr. Heinemann is a member of the Supporters' Circle of the Logistics Hall of Fame. The trading company wants to set an example for the importance of modern logistics as a competitive advantage in the international travel retail trade.
UniCarriers to become network partner
UniCarriers, a Swedish-Japanese global brand, is a network partner in the Logistics Hall of Fame. The internationally active developer and manufacturer of industrial trucks wants to promote the documentation of logistical masterpieces.
comepack is the new network partner
comepack GmbH now supports the Logistics Hall of Fame. As a network partner, the expert for reusable logistics systems wants to contribute to documenting masterpieces in logistics.
Seifert Logistics supports Logistics Hall of Fame
The Supporter´s Circle has a new member. The Seifert Logistics Group (SLG) has been engaged in the Logistics Hall of Fame since April.
Intralogistics specialist TGW is new network partner
The Austrian system integrator TGW Logistics Group now supports the Logistics Hall of Fame. The intralogistics specialist with around 3,500 employees recently signed a network partnership.
GARBE Industrial Real Estate is new network partner
The Hamburg-based provider and manager of logistics and corporate real estate, GARBE Industrial Real Estate GmbH, is now supporting the Logistics Hall of Fame. The Hanseats have recently concluded a network partnership.
Logistics Hall of Fame opens proposal period with new award
The time has come again: The proposal phase of the Logistics Hall of Fame has begun. This year, for the first time, proposals for a "Logistics Leader of the Year" can be submitted in addition to the globally known members.
BIEK to support Logistics Hall of Fame
The German Parcel and Express Logistics Association (BIEK) has joined the Logistics Hall of Fame supporter circle.
Kögel joins the Logistics Hall of Fame
In January, Kögel Trailer joined the Logistics Hall of Fame supporter circle. One of Europe's leading trailer manufacturers is thus promoting the cross-industry logistics initiative.
Glamorous Stage for Rolf Schnellecke
A glamorous stage for Professor Rolf Schnellecke: On December 5, 2018 the outsourcing pioneer was admitted access to the Logistics Hall of Fame on the occasion of the annual gala reception of the Logistics Hall of Fame in the historic Erich Klausener Hall of the Federal Ministry of Transport in Berlin, Germany. More than 250 guests, including the leading figures of the automotive industry and logistics, accompanied the Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Wolfsburg-based Schnellecke Group AG & Co. KG, when he received the membership certificate made of glass and metal.
Panattoni Europe supports Logistics Hall of Fame
Panattoni Europe, one of the leading project developers for industrial and logistics real estate in Europe, has joined the supporters` circle of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
PTV Group is a partner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
PTV Group is committed to the Hall of Fame as a new member of the supporters' circle. As one of the leading software manufacturers, PTV plans and optimizes everything that moves people and goods worldwide.
TRATON joins the Logistics Hall of Fame
TRATON AG joined the Logistics Hall of Fame supporter circle. By doing so, one of the world´s largest commercial vehicle manufacturers fosters the documentation of logistical milestones and wants to contribute to the networking and further development of transport and logistics. TRATON comprises the brands MAN, Scania, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus and RIO.
Rolf Schnellecke to Join the Logistics Hall of Fame
The Logistics Hall of Fame will have another prominent member. Rolf Schnellecke, chairman of the Ssupervisory board of Schnellecke Group AG & Co. KG, will be inducted into the Hall of Fame of Logistics as an "outsourcing trendsetter and innovator of automotive logistics". He is the 34th member among the most deserving logisticians in the world. Official admission will take place on December 5 on the occasion of the annual Logistics Hall of Fame gala reception in the Erich-Klausener-Hall of the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure in Berlin.
CHEP to support Logistics Hall of Fame
The circle of supporters of the Logistics Hall of Fame is growing further. CHEP Deutschland GmbH joined the group in June.
"Without the inventions of logistics, our world would be chaos. The Logistics Hall of Fame impressively demonstrates to all of us what logistics does for humanity every day. CHEP is more than willing to support this," says Kai Derda, Managing Director of CHEP Deutschland GmbH, explaining the company's commitment.
Humbaur to support the Logistics Hall of Fame
In July, Humbaur joined the Logistics Hall of Fame supporters' circle. With the Gersthofen-based family owned company, one of the world' s largest manufacturers of trailers and vehicle bodies supports the logistics pantheon.
State Secretary for Logistics Bilger becomes a juror
Steffen Bilger, Parliamentary State Secretary at the German Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, is the new juror of the Logistics Hall of Fame. In future, the parliamentarian will once a year cast his vote during the election of the new member.
BGL Chairman Engelhardt becomes juror
Prof. Dr. Dirk Engelhardt has accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Logistics Hall of Fame Council nominates Finalists
The finalists for the World´s Logistics Hall of Fame selection have now been selected. Last Wednesday, Federal Transport Minister Andreas Scheuer invited the Logistics Hall of Fame Council to the ministry, where in a first ballot the committee nominated a total of seven personalities. Prior to this, 25 valid entries from Australia, Denmark, Germany, Finland, Great Britain, Serbia, Switzerland and the USA reached the hall.
VDA President Mattes becomes a juror
Bernhard Mattes, President of the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA), Berlin, has accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
BME CEO Silvius Grobosch appointed to the jury
Dr. Silvius Grobosch, Managing Director of the German Association of Materials Management, Purchasing and Logistics e.V. (BME), has accepted the invitation to the jury.
Tobias Rauser appointed jury member
Tobias Rauser, editor-in-chief of the German logistics magazine "logistik journal", has been appointed to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Federal Minister Scheuer becomes patron and juror
Andreas Scheuer, Federal Minister of Transport and Digital Infrastructure, has assumed patronage of the Logistics Hall of Fame. In addition, as a member of the jury, he will future determine who will be inducted to the world´s pantheon of logistics.
Logistics Hall of Fame is looking for new milestones in logistics
Who achieved great things in logistics and has earned a place in the Logistics Hall of Fame? Proposals can be submitted until 14 May 2018.
Frank Schäfer appointed to the Jury
Frank Schäfer, President of the Federal Association of Furniture Forwarding and Logistics (AMÖ), accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Head of Ford Germany becomes juror
Gunnar Herrmann, head of the German Ford plants based in Cologne, accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Hansjörg Rodi accepts appointment to the jury
Dr. Hansjörg Rodi, Chairman of the Executive Board Germany and the region Central and Eastern Europe, has accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Jörg Mosolf accepts appointment to the jury
Dr. Jörg Mosolf, Chairman of the Mosolf Group's Executive Board, will in future have a say in who will be inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Jeff Bezos inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame
It's now official: on Thursday, Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, was inducted into the world´s logistics pantheon. 170 guests of honour from politics, science, industry and the media accepted the invitation of the Logistics Hall of Fame to celebrate the successful Internet pioneer in the historic Erich Klausener Hall of the German Transport Ministry in Berlin.
Frank Dreeke becomes jury member
The Chairman of the BLG LOGISTICS GROUP's Executive Board in Bremen accepted the invitation to the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Bernd Melcher accepts appointment to the jury
Bernd Melcher, member of the Board of Management of KRAVAG-SACH Versicherung des Deutschen Kraftverkehr VaG, has accepted the invitation to join the jury of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Jeff Bezos to be inducted into the World´s Logistics Hall of Fame
The Logistics Hall of Fame has a new member. Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon has made it among the ranks of the world's most famous logisticians. He has been honored as a “revolutioniser of e-commerce and logistics”. Bezos will be officially inducted in a ceremony at the annual Logistics Hall of Fame Gala in the Erich Klausener Hall of the German Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure in Berlin on November 9.
Austria's LOGISTIK-Kurier supports the Logistics Hall of Fame
The Austrian "LOGISTIK-Kurier" has joined the supporter´s circle of the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Finalists for Logistics Hall of Fame 2017 have been fixed
The finalists for election to the official Logistics Hall of Fame 2017 have now been decided. At a meeting of the nomination committee last Tuesday at the 7th Federal Conference Transport and Logistics, staged by the Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) in Munich, the committee nominated eight individuals for induction into the international pantheon of logistics.