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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.
Gudrun Winner-Athens is the new member of the Logistics Hall of Fame
The Logistics Hall of Fame has a new member: Gudrun Winner-Athens. The managing partner of Spedition Winner and long-standing chairwoman of the advisory board of Kombiverkehr is regarded in Germany and Europe as a pioneer of intermodal transport.
Logistics Hall of Fame Council meets in Berlin
The finalists for the move into the world hall of fame of logistics have been chosen. The Logistics Hall of Fame Council nominated ten personalities for the admission.
TRATON Logistics Leader of the Year Award for trailblazing companies
TRATON SE, as a donator, together with the Logistics Hall of Fame, honours pacemakers and innovators in the logistics industry. Trigger for the foundation is the Corona crisis.
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.
Splendid honour for Staake and 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".
Erich Staake to join the Logistics Hall of Fame
CEO of Hafen Duisburg AG will be admitted to the international Logistics Hall of Fame as “modernizer of inland port logistics”.
Logistics Hall of Fame Council meets at the German Federal Ministry of Transport
The finalists for induction into the international Logistics Hall of Fame have been selected. Last Friday, the Logistics Hall of Fame Council nominated five renowned personalities at the Federal Ministry of Transport. In addition, four finalists were nominated for the “Logistics Leader of the Year” for the first time.
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.
Logistics Hall of Fame opens proposal period with new award
The Logistics Hall of Fame has announced a new award. When the proposal portal opens on 26 February, it will for the first time be possible to submit proposals for a "Logistics Leader of the Year" alongside the world-famous members.
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.
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 new member of the Logistics Hall of Fame is Rolf Schnellecke. The long-standing head and current chairman of the supervisory board of Wolfsburg-based Schnellecke Group AG & Co. KG, was chosen among 25 candidates from eight nations as the “outsourcing trendsetter and innovator of automotive logistics" in the international Hall of Fame of Logistics.
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.
Federal Minister Scheuer to take patronage of the Logistics Hall of Fame
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.
According to the Hall of Fame for Logistics, Scheuer emphasized in his reply: "I am delighted to accept my new role as patron of the Logistics Hall of Fame and as juror. The Logistics Hall of Fame impressively documents what advanced logistics can achieve for business and society. Its international appeal makes a major contribution to Germany's reputation as a logistics location in the world."
Logistics Hall of Fame appoints new jury members
The Logistics Hall of Fame announced the appointment of six new jurors shortly before the beginning of this year's proposal phase.
Frank Dreeke, Chairman of the Management Board of BLG Logistics Group, Gunnar Herrmann, Chairman of the Management Board of Ford-Werke GmbH, Bernd-Michael Melcher, Member of the Management Board of KRAVAG-SACH Versicherung, Dr. Jörg Mosolf, CEO of the Mosolf Group, Dr. Hansjörg Rodi, Chairman of the Executive Board Kühne + Nagel (AG & Co.) KG, and Frank Schäfer, President of the German Association of Furniture Forwarding Agencies and Logistics (AMÖ) e. V., will determine who deserves to be part of the world´s pantheon of logistics.
Jeff Bezos inducted to the Logistics Hall of Fame in Berlin
It's now official: on Thursday, Jeff Bezos, founder and CEO of Amazon.com, was inducted into the world´s logistics pantheon. 170 international 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.
Logistics Hall of Fame inducts 13 new members
The founders of the postal system paved the way for a new era of communication, the inventors of barcode and conveyor belt revolutionised industry, and the pioneers of parcel and express logistics laid the foundation for globalisation and eCommerce. The motto for the 2016 voting period for the Logistics Hall of Fame was "Historic Milestones of Logistics" and in total, 13 big names from the field of transport, intralogistics, IT and insurance will be welcomed to the pantheon of the world's most famous logisticians this year.
Logistics Hall of Fame and Logistics Alliance Germany agree partnership
The virtual Logistics Hall of Fame and the PPP project of the Federal Ministry of Transport set a sign for efficiency and innovation in logistics.
Heidi Senger-Weiss inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame at the Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure
(Nov 25, 2015) The Austrian "grande dame" of logistics receives the membership certificate at the Federal Transport Ministry to the applause of the 150 guests of honour.
Logistics Hall of Fame: proposal phase begins
Who achieved great things in logistics and has earned a place in the Logistics Hall of Fame? Logisticians around the world are called upon to propose suitable candidates up to May 8.
Standing Ovations for the Milestones in Logistics History
Journey in time through the great moments of logistics history: 13 new members inducted into the Hall of Fame to resounding applause at a ceremony in the Federal Transport Ministry.
Logistics Hall of Fame nomination committee meets at the Federal Ministry of Transport
Logistics Hall of Fame nomination committee meets at the Federal Ministry of Transport.
Historic Milestones Committee nominates 22 candidates
The finalists for election to the Logistics Hall of Fame have now been decided. At a meeting of the historic milestones committee last Tuesday at the Federal Transport Ministry, the committee nominated 22 individuals from Argentina, Denmark, Germany, Japan and United States out of a total of 32 valid proposals from all over the world.
Heidi Senger-Weiss the first woman to be inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame
(Sept 21, 2015) Heidi Senger-Weiss the first woman to be inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Werner Bicker named Electoral Commissioner of the Logistics Hall of Fame
The Logistics Hall of Fame has appointed Werner Bicker as head of the electoral commission. The committee accompanies the selection of new members into the Logistics Hall of Fame and supervises the orderly process.
Countdown for Logistics Hall of Fame proposals has begun
The countdown has begun: Up to April 30 individuals or groups of people can be proposed for the Logistics Hall of Fame.
Jeff Bezos to be inducted to World's Pantheon of Logistics
The Logistics Hall of Fame will soon have a new member. Amazon founder and internet pioneer Jeff Bezos has been elevated to the ranks of the world's most famous logisticians. He has been honoured 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.
World Campaign: Historic Milestones of Logistics
(Jan 7, 2016) Who achieved great things in logistics before the year 2000 and has earned a place in the Logistics Hall of Fame?
Finalists for Logistics Hall of Fame 2017 have been fixed
he 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.
Gottlieb Daimler inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame at ceremony in Federal Transport Ministry
Gottlieb Daimler inducted into Logistics Hall of Fame at ceremony in Federal Transport Ministry.
Decision 2014: Gottlieb Daimler to be inducted posthumously into the Logistics Hall of Fame
Decision 2014: Gottlieb Daimler to be inducted posthumously into the Logistics Hall of Fame.