Topic

Sustainability

Jan 10, 2019 Logistics | Responsibility

Logistics: Sparking interest in electric trucks

Innovative projects across the globe show the drive towards carbon-free road freight is gathering momentum. But there are still challenges to overcome before electric trucks can truly disrupt the status quo.

Aug 01, 2018 Company | Responsibility

E-Mobility: Hermes and Mercedes-Benz Vans: Electric vans starting this autumn

Hermes has teamed up with Mercedes-Benz Vans to electrify its vehicle fleet in Germany with a focus on inner city parcel deliveries. How is the project progressing? When and where will the first vehicles be rolled out? The project leaders at Mercedes-Benz Vans and Hermes Germany give us an update.

Jul 19, 2018 E-Commerce | Responsibility

E-commerce: Making packaging more sustainable

Online shopping is booming, but with it comes an increase in packaging waste. To address the issue, a range of eye-catching innovations in logistics and materials are striving to make e-commerce more sustainable.

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 15, 2017 Company | Responsibility

E-mobility: Mercedes-Benz Vans and Hermes sign strategic partnership

Volker Mornhinweg, head of Mercedes-Benz Vans, and Hanjo Schneider, executive board member of the Otto Group in the services segment and chairman of the supervisory board of Hermes Europe GmbH, signed a strategic partnership agreement today.