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Archives for July 2023

HPC to support air freight forwarder CHI in fleet conversion to climate-friendly trucks

The project includes market research up to successful co-financing through national funding programs

Hamburg, 10 July 2023 – HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) has supported CHI Cargo Handling International, one of the leading providers of air cargo logistics services at Frankfurt Airport, in the conversion of its truck fleet to climate-friendly propulsion with a feasibility study and the successful acquisition of funding.   

In order to offer its customers in the vicinity of Frankfurt Airport climate-friendly transport of airfreight cargo, CHI is planning a pilot project as part of its “Green Logistics” strategy as an entry into carbon dioxide-neutral land transport.

In preparing the business decision, CHI has commissioned HPC to identify the propulsion technology suitable for the areas of application in a feasibility study, to appoint an efficient truck manufacturer and to compile a funding application for the investment.

The subject of the study is the technical requirements for environmentally friendly transport in the short-haul sector in the area of the Frankfurt Cargo City Green Line. Furthermore, the performance requirements for the future use of CO2-free trucks in long-distance transport between Frankfurt Airport and Nuremberg Airport were examined.  

As part of its comprehensive due diligence, HPC conducted an operations and technical assessment, including feasibility and risk analysis, as well as equipment and civil engineering assessments.

“As a technology pioneer and one of the leading provider of forwarding handling in air freight, we want to take into account the increasing requirements for climate-neutral transports in the air freight sector,” says Kai Domscheit, Managing Director of CHI Germany Cargo Handling. “When selecting the appropriate environmentally friendly truck type, we have to ensure that we can deliver the usual reliability and high quality to our customers. In this respect, the feasibility study has provided us with a sound basis for decision-making.”

With its operational expertise and holistic approach, HPC is well-positioned to help clients navigate complex acquisitions and make informed investment decisions.

HPC assisted CHI in successfully applying for funding for the procurement of its first electrically powered truck, including the appropriate charging infrastructure. The project is being funded by the Federal Ministry of Digital Affairs and Transport with around 500,000 Euros as part of the guideline on the promotion of light and heavy commercial vehicles with alternative, climate-protective drives and associated refuelling and charging infrastructure (KsNI). The funding guideline is coordinated by NOW GmbH, and applications are approved by the Federal Office for Logistics and Mobility.

“Many freight forwarders are more and more often faced with the task of implementing their customers’ expectations of carbon-free transport of goods at reasonable investment costs. The national as well as European grant programmes are an important additional support for the medium-sized freight forwarding sector in this regard,” says Hartmut Beyer, Associate Partner and Head of Funding Management at HPC. “We are very delighted to have identified a future-proof solution for CHI.”

With the introduction of an electric-powered truck, CHI has made the first step towards CO2-neutral truck transport. Further steps to convert the entire fleet are planned if the results can be realized on the road as planned.

For more information on the range of consultancy services in the field of performance auditing and subsidy consultancy, please visit the website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Contact

Steffi Karsten, HPC Marketing / PR, E-Mail: s.karsten@hpc-hamburg.de

About HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting operates as a logistics consulting company, specialising in strategy and transformation services for the ports, terminals, and rail sectors. Since its establishment in 1976, the Hamburg-based consulting company has delivered more than 1,800 projects across 135 countries spanning six continents along the entire port project development cycle. HPC employs about 100 domain experts with a background as terminal operators, software engineers, logistics managers, transport economists and mathematicians. As a subsidiary of the Hamburg Port and Logistics Corporation (HHLA), HPC has its roots in port handling of container, breakbulk and multipurpose, as well as hinterland operations. www.hamburgportconsulting.com

HPC unterstützt Luftfracht-Spedition CHI bei Flottenumstellung auf klimafreundliche LKWs

Projekt umfasst Marktrecherche bis zur erfolgreichen Ko-Finanzierung durch nationale Förderprogramme

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting (HPC) hat CHI Cargo Handling International, einer der führenden Anbieter für Logistikdienstleistungen im Bereich Aircargo am Frankfurter Flughafen, bei der Umstellung der LKW-Flotte auf klimafreundlichen Antrieb mit einer Machbarkeitsstudie sowie der erfolgreichen Fördermittelakquisition unterstützt.

Um seinen Kunden aus dem Umfeld des Frankfurter Flughafens einen klimafreundlichen Transport von Luftfrachtgütern anzubieten, plant CHI im Rahmen seiner „Green Logistics“- Strategie ein Pilotprojekt als Einstieg in den Kohlendioxid-neutralen Landverkehr.

Zur Vorbereitung der unternehmerischen Entscheidung hat CHI HPC damit beauftragt, in einer Machbarkeitsstudie die zu den Einsatzgebieten passende Antriebstechnologie zu identifizieren, einen leistungsfähigen LKW-Hersteller zu ermitteln und einen Förderantrag für die Investition zu erstellen.

Gegenstand der Untersuchung sind dabei die technischen Anforderungen an den umweltfreundlichen Transport im Kurzstreckenbereich auf dem Gebiet der Frankfurter Cargo City Green Line. Des Weiteren wurden die Leistungsanforderungen zum zukünftigen Einsatz der CO2-freien LKWs im Fernverkehr zwischen Frankfurt Flughafen und dem Nürnberger Flughafen betrachtet.  

„Den zunehmenden Anforderungen an klimaneutralen Transporten im Luftfrachtbereich wollen wir als Technologievorreiter und einer der führenden Anbieter von Speditions-Handling in der Luftfracht Rechnung tragen,“ sagt Kai Domscheit, Geschäftsführer der CHI Deutschland Cargo Handling. „Bei der Auswahl des passenden umweltfreundlichen LKW-Typs müssen wir sicherstellen, dass wir unseren Kunden die gewohnte Zuverlässigkeit und hohe Qualität liefern können. Dabei hat uns die Machbarkeitsstudie eine fundierte Entscheidungsgrundlage geliefert.“

Für die Beschaffung eines ersten elektrisch betriebenen LKW inklusive der passenden Ladeinfrastruktur hat HPC das Unternehmen CHI bei der erfolgreichen Beantragung von Fördermitteln unterstützt. Das Projekt wird im Rahmen der Richtlinie über die Förderung von leichten und schweren Nutzfahrzeugen mit alternativen, klimaschonenden Antrieben und dazugehöriger Tank- und Ladeinfrastruktur (KsNI) mit rund 500 Tsd. Euro durch das Bundesministerium für Digitales und Verkehr gefördert. Die Förderrichtlinie wird von der NOW GmbH koordiniert, Anträge werden durch das Bundesamt für Logistik und Mobilität bewilligt.

„Viele Spediteure stehen immer häufiger vor der Aufgabe, die Erwartungen ihrer Kunden an einen CO2-freien Transport der Güter zu vertretbaren Investitionskosten umzusetzen. Die nationalen wie auch europäischen Förderprogramme sind dabei eine wichtige zusätzliche Unterstützung für den mittelständisch geprägten Speditionssektor,“ sagt Hartmut Beyer, Associate Partner und Leiter Fördermittelmanagement bei HPC. „Wir freuen uns, dass wir für CHI eine zukunftsfähige Lösung ermittelt haben.“

Mit der Einführung eines elektrobetriebenen LKWs hat CHI den Einstieg in den CO2-neutralen LKW-Verkehr vollbracht. Weitere Schritte zur Umstellung der gesamten Flotte sind geplant, wenn sich die Ergebnisse wie geplant auch auf der Straße realisieren lassen.

Weitere Informationen über das Angebot von Beratungsdienstleistungen im Bereich Wirtschaftlichkeitsprüfung und Fördermittelberatung finden Sie auf der Website: www.hamburgportconsulting.com

Kontakt

Steffi Karsten, HPC Marketing / PR, E-Mail: s.karsten@hpc-hamburg.de

Über HPC

HPC Hamburg Port Consulting ist ein Logistikberatungsunternehmen, das sich auf Strategie- und Transformationsdienstleistungen für die Sektoren Häfen, Terminals und Bahn spezialisiert hat. Seit seiner Gründung im Jahr 1976 hat das Hamburger Beratungsunternehmen mehr als 1.800 Projekte in 135 Ländern auf sechs Kontinenten durchgeführt, die den gesamten Entwicklungszyklus von Hafenprojekten abdecken. HPC beschäftigt rund 100 Fachexperten mit einem Hintergrund als Terminalbetreiber, Software-Ingenieure, Logistikmanager, Verkehrsökonomen und Mathematiker. Als Tochterunternehmen der Hamburger Hafen und Logistik AG (HHLA) hat HPC seine Wurzeln im Hafenumschlag von Containern, Stückgut und Mehrzweckfracht sowie im Hinterlandverkehr. www.hamburgportconsulting

GEODIS publishes its 2022 Activity and Sustainability Report

GEODIS has published its 2022 Activity and Sustainability Report. This document, which in particular describes the Group’s business model and value creation model, enables our internal and external stakeholders to learn more about the Group’s action and performance, as well as the social challenges it intends to meet.

This new edition explains in detail why not only environmental, but also ethical and social issues are of crucial importance for the Group. It also outlines the approach taken by GEODIS to meet these challenges, and provides details of the performance monitoring indicators employed.

A selection of the data presented in the Activity and Sustainability Report has been verified by the independent auditing firm, EY.

The GEODIS 2022 Activity and Sustainability Report is available HERE.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Freight Forwarding, Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and Road Transport. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked world no. 6 in its sector. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a member of the SNCF group.

Change of leadership at Dachser Food Logistics

Alfred Miller will retire at the end of the year and be succeeded by Alexander Tonn, COO Road Logistics

Kempten, June 30, 2023 – Alfred Miller, long-serving Managing Director of Dachser Food Logistics, will retire at the end of this year. Effective January 1, 2024, Alexander Tonn will head the business unit in conjunction with his other role as COO Road Logistics. Tonn will further develop Dachser’s food logistics strategy, in particular in an international context.

(l-r) Alfred Miller, long-serving Managing Director of Dachser Food Logistics and Alexander Tonn will head the business unit in conjunction with his other role as COO Road Logistics from 1st January 2024

Alfred Miller (60) has headed Dachser Food Logistics since 2010.Under his leadership, the business line has substantially expanded its market position, most notably in contract logistics. This has been accompanied by continuous revenue growth, from EUR 480 million in 2010 to EUR 1.3 billion in 2022.

“As both a stability factor and growth driver, Dachser Food Logistics has played a major role in the dynamic and sustainable business development of the entire company. For many years now, food logistics has been a key pillar of our business model,” says Bernhard Simon, Chairman of the Dachser Supervisory Board. “In addition, over his long career at Dachser, Mr. Miller has always demonstrated his commitment to advancing the company as a whole.”

“Over the past 13 years, we’ve written an impressive food logistics success story,” says Alexander Tonn, Chief Operations Officer (COO) Road Logistics at Dachser. “As an outstanding leader and through tireless effort, Mr. Miller has taken our activities in this area to a whole new level. That goes for quality and growth as well as for his close relationships with employees and customers.”

Focusing on internationalization

Many of the milestones Dachser Food Logistics has achieved since 2010 have been related to internationalization. “Prominent examples include the acquisition of Dutch provider Müller Fresh Food Logistics at the beginning of the year, and of course the establishment ten years ago of the European Food Network under Dachser’s system leadership,” Tonn says. In that time, this network for food groupage transports has achieved a solid position in the European market. Together, its 23 members now cover 34 countries.

Planned succession

Alexander Tonn will take the helm at Dachser Food Logistics as of January 1, 2024. He will be supported by Stefan Behrendt (46), who will take up the newly created post of Deputy Managing Director Food Logistics on October 1, 2023. Behrendt previously managed Dachser’s Niederrhein logistics center in Neuss, Germany, successfully expanding that location’s food logistics activities.

A long career at Dachser

Alfred Miller has been with Dachser for nearly 40 years. In 1984, he began his training as a logistics specialist at what was then Dachser’s Neu-Ulm branch. In 1988, he completed his degree in transport administration. He then took charge of freight forwarding at the Neu-Ulm branch and was made an authorized signatory in 1992. In 1997, he was appointed manager of the Bremen branch. Miller returned to southern Germany in 1999, overseeing the extensive expansion of Dachser’s Gersthofen branch near Augsburg in his role as branch manager. In 2004, he was elected spokesperson for the Dachser branches. Miller assumed responsibility for the company’s Food Logistics business line in April 2010.

About Dachser

Dachser, a family-owned company headquartered in Kempten, Germany, provides transport logistics, warehousing, and customized services in two business fields: Dachser Air & Sea Logistics and Dachser Road Logistics. The latter consists of two business lines: Dachser European Logistics and Dachser Food Logistics. Comprehensive contract logistics services and industry-specific solutions round out the company’s range. A seamless shipping network—both in Europe and overseas—and fully integrated IT systems ensure intelligent logistics solutions worldwide.

Thanks to some 32,850 employees at 379 locations all over the globe, Dachser generated consolidated net revenue of approximately EUR 8.1 billion in 2022. The same year, the logistics provider handled a total of 81.1 million shipments weighing 42.8 million metric tons. Country organizations represent Dachser in 41 countries. For more information about Dachser, please visit dachser.com

New appointment to the Management Board of GEODIS

GEODIS, a world leader in transport and logistics, has appointed François Bottin as Executive Vice President, Digital and Technology. François will be a member of the Group’s Management Board, which is chaired by Marie-Christine Lombard, Chief Executive Officer of GEODIS.

François Bottin, Executive Vice President, Digital and Technology

François Bottin has 25 years’ experience in the management of digital, data and IT programs and in managing international teams in the transport and logistics sector.

His career path includes key program and team management positions with a leading player in maritime transport and logistics. François played a key part in this company’s digital transformation, covering applications, methodology, processes and HR.

He joined GEODIS in 2020 to take responsibility for Group applications and the roll-out of digital and data transformation programs. His strategic vision and experience in transformation management are invaluable assets in supporting the Group’s development in a fast-moving, increasingly digital and data-driven environment.

François Bottin graduated from the University of Paris X, where he was awarded a postgraduate diploma in Scientific Management Methods and a Masters in Modeling for Economics and Management.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group. 

GEODIS extends its certification for gender equality to Latin America

The GEODIS organization in six more countries has attained the Gender Equality European and International Standard (GEEIS)*. After intensive auditing and assessment by the Arborus Association for gender equality, international logistics provider’s operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru have achieved the coveted standard for diversity and equal opportunity.

Joining its colleagues in nine other European and APAC countries, the Latin American elements of GEODIS have proven its commitment to the GEEIS workplace principles of benevolence, sharing, social innovation and excellence in service that result in equality between women and men.

In 2015, GEODIS originally aimed to achieve certification in 12 countries within 10 years. Today, GEODIS has far exceeded its goal and has now achieved the GEEIS certification in a total of 15 countries in its network two years ahead of schedule. The effort is part of GEODIS’ avowed mission to promote ongoing initiatives to create a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion throughout its work environment. This current achievement demonstrates high levels of employee engagement to ensure diverse voices, concerns and ideas are consistently heard.

“I am convinced that fostering diversity wherever we are present is an opportunity to develop the skills of our employees and improve our performance,” said Mario Ceccon, EVP of Group Human Resources at GEODIS. “The audit process is extensive and carried out on a country-by-country basis. The latest achievements by our colleagues in Latin America, therefore, are testimony to their commitment to these values at ground level. I look forward to more countries within our global family attaining the same GEEIS emblem in the future.”

* The GEEIS (Gender Equality European and International Standard) contributes to the promotion of a shared international culture of equal opportunities in the workplace. The standard is based on nine audit criteria to which correspond three levels, from the acknowledgment of a formal commitment on a criterion through to the continuous assessment of the criteria.

GEODIS – www.geodis.com    

GEODIS is a leading global logistics provider acknowledged for its expertise across all aspects of the supply chain. As a growth partner to its clients, GEODIS specializes in five lines of business: Supply Chain Optimization, Global Freight Forwarding, Global Contract Logistics, Distribution & Express, and European Road Network. With a global network spanning nearly 170 countries and more than 49,400 employees, GEODIS is ranked no. 6 in its sector across the world. In 2022, GEODIS generated €13.7 billion in revenue. GEODIS is a company owned by SNCF group.