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Hermes Germany

Jan 25, 2023 Logistics

Innovation: Future prediction: What will parcel logistics look like in 2047?

We caught up with Hermes Germany’s Chief Sales Officer Dennis Kollmann and gave him a little challenge: to imagine we’re in the year 2047 – so 25 years from now. We asked him what parcel logistics looks like from where he’s standing. While celebrating Hermes’ 75th anniversary!

Jun 01, 2022 Company

Half a century in the parcel business: Hamburg-based delivery company Hermes turns 50

In 1972, the Hamburg-based mail-order company OTTO founded Hermes Paket-Schnell-Dienst so as to be able to deliver its goods in a more service-orientated manner independently of the German postal service.

Jun 22, 2021 Responsibility

Green Delivery in Berlin: 2.5 million parcels per year – Hermes has developed a blueprint for sustainable urban logistics

In many parts of central Berlin, Hermes deliveries will be carbon-neutral from now on: every year, more than 2.5 million parcels are to be delivered by cargo bike or electric van. This means that more than 300,000 Berlin residents will be receiving emission-free deliveries, either to their doorstep or to a ParcelShop.

Dec 17, 2020 Company

Covid-19 Pandemic: Notes regarding how the lockdown in Germany is likely to affect delivery conditions during the Christmas period

This year, Hermes Germany is carrying a record number of parcels in the run up to Christmas. Here you will find general information about how the lockdown in Germany is likely to affect delivery conditions during the Christmas period.

Apr 03, 2020 Logistics

Video: Parcel delivery during the coronavirus crisis

Home office? Not an option for Timo Holm. The Hermes courier from Hamburg is one of many continuing to bring parcels to customers during the coronavirus crisis. But there are rules to follow: hygiene and distancing is top priority. Customers receive their parcels as usual, but without any direct contact.

Mar 26, 2020 Company

Coronavirus: Hermes Germany arranges contactless collection at ParcelShops

After Hermes Germany introduced contactless delivery to the customer's door only days ago, the company is now expanding this service to cover collections from ParcelShops.

Mar 21, 2020 Company

Coronavirus: Hermes Germany introduces contactless parcel acceptance by photo

In response to the corona crisis, the parcel delivery service provider Hermes Germany is taking additional precautionary measures to protect the health of its couriers and customers to the best of its ability. With immediate effect, customers can take receipt of their parcels in a contactless process. The company has developed a solution that does not require signing on…

Nov 21, 2019 Company

Personnel matters: Dennis Kollmann appointed Managing Director at Hermes Germany

On 01 December Dennis Kollmann will join the Management Board of Hermes Germany. The former Division Manager will hold responsibility for Sales. He succeeds Thomas Horst who is leaving the Otto Group at his own wish and has already worked his successor into the specific tasks of the new role.

Apr 16, 2019 Logistics

Last mile: Deliveries by tram – a viable solution for sustainable urban logistics?

Whether parcels, supermarket deliveries or old furniture, more and more goods are being transported by rail along the last mile. Now, Hermes is conducting its own test – transporting parcels by tram, in Frankfurt. Experts think there could be something in this.

Feb 28, 2019 Company | Logistics

Infrastructure: State-of-the-art Hermes logistics centre opens in Hamburg

Hermes Germany opened its new logistics centre in Hamburg. The approximately 9,000 square metre state-of-the-art distribution centre was developed, planned and realised by Hamburg company ECE. The Hamburg LC is part of a 300-million-euro investment programme with which Hermes is comprehensively extending its logistics network throughout Germany.