Marei Martens

All articles by Marei Martens.

Nov 06, 2019 Company

Winners of the Future Logistics Challenge 2019 announced: Start-ups presented solutions for the delivery vehicle of the future

Start-ups Neohelden and VISCOPIC have won the Future Logistics Challenge 2019. The award was initiated by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Hermes Europe. The winners each receive €125,000 of start-up capital to carry out a feasibility test of the ideas that they presented.

Sep 04, 2019 Logistics | Responsibility

City logistics: Car-free model city Ghent: a conceivable concept for German cities?

Thanks to a consistent mobility plan, the city centre of the Belgian city of Ghent has been car-free since 2017. To what extent can this scenario act as a model for large German metropolises? And what does this mean for parcel delivery?

Jul 11, 2019 Company

Innovation: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Hermes Europe initiate Future Logistics Challenge

Start-Ups from all over Europe can apply from 11 July to 23 September 2019 with ideas for the ecosystem 'vehicle - parcel delivery courier'. Two winners will develop a proof-of-concept together with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and Hermes Europe with a starting capital of up to 125,000 euros.

Aug 28, 2018 Company

Hermes Group gears up for international growth: Hermes Germany and SEKO Logistics join hands

Hermes gears up for global activity: As of 1 September 2018, Hermes Germany will be taking over SEKO Logistics GmbH with offices in Bremen and Frankfurt and become its legal successor. All employees of both SEKO offices in Germany will be incorporated into the new structure. Hermes will also become a key partner of the global SEKO network.

May 30, 2018 Logistics

Interview Velove from Sweden: Cycle logistics challenge the van

Cargo bikes have the potential to play a central role in a carbon free future of city logistics. Johan Erlandsson, CEO of the Swedish start-up Velove, gives a European perspective.

May 22, 2018 Company

Future of Mobility: "Everyone will get their space on the road"

Especially in places where things get extremely tight, in the literal sense of the word, during that last mile, the ability to intelligently organise traffic flows offers relief. Sebastian Heise, COO and founder of the start-up Graphmasters, explains how technology and data linking can become the solution to all traffic jam problems.

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