The Hellmann Group looks back upon a successful fiscal year 2018. Earnings before taxes (EBT) amount to 71 million EUR and have thus more than tripled compared to the previous year. While consolidated sales remained stable at 2.5 billion EUR, gross profit improved significantly over the previous year by 5 percent. Strict cost management and …
Hellmann Gains Australian Trusted Trader Status
As part of our ongoing commitment to our customers, we are proud to announce that Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has been accredited by the Australian Border Force under the Australian Trusted Trader (ATT) program. This is a major achievement for us and means that our customers can be confident that we have the processes in place …
Global Sales Meeting 2019 – Sales Olympics in the Netherlands
Never before has the meeting of our worldwide sales staff been so sporty. The Global Sales Meeting 2019 took place under the motto “Getting back into shape – faster, higher, stronger” from 25 to 29 March in Nooitgedacht, the Netherlands. The meeting serves to network the sales organization in order to share knowledge and bundle …
Night Star Express Hellmann receives Partner Supplier Award from John Deere
Night Star Express Hellmann has been awarded the renowned Partner Supplier Award by John Deere. This is the second time that the overnight express service provider from Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has received partner-level status and the highest supplier rating in the categories, quality, proactivity, communication and cost reduction. The award is John Deere’s tribute to …
The new Competence Center at Düsseldorf Airport
We are pooling our expertise in the German Rhineland: At the end of 2018, the two locations of Düsseldorf and Duisburg were merged at the ROC (Ratinger Office Center) in Ratingen not far from Düsseldorf Airport. The new location unites the employees of various departments: Airfreight Import and Export, Automotive Logistics Export by air and …
“Logistic Lights” – Hellmann and Symbic develop innovative light-guide-system for order picking
In cooperation with the Osnabrück-based start-up Symbic Hellman has developed “Logistic Lights” – an innovative alternative to the pick-by-light technology previously used for order picking. Instead of providing each shelf compartment with pick-by-light technology as was customary up to now, with “Logistic Lights”, only one single mobile spot is installed for picking which can record …
Hellmann UAE Racing through Dubai’s Urban Jungle
For more than 10 years, food retailer Spinneys has been hosting a cycling race though the urban jungle of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. In 2018 with collaboration with our global HPL team (Hellmann Perishable Logistics), Hellmann UK, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and HPL-Apollo Los Angeles, Hellmann participated in a sponsorship program at the latest …
Hapag-Lloyd and WorldWide Alliance again “Carrier of the Year”
Same procedure as every year: On December14, 2018, our “Carrier of the Year Awards” were presented in Hamburg, again. Our best sea freight service providers in the categories FCL and LCL Global as well as FCL and LCL Europe were honored at a festive Wine & Dinner event. The big winners in both categories were …
Gerald Mayrhofer appointed new Global Head of Sea Freight
In the middle of last year, as part of the structural reorganization of the Air & Sea division, the strategic decision was made to give up the dual leadership in sea freight and to fill the position with only one "Global Head of Sea Freight". Against this background, we are pleased to announce that we ...
Mark Hellmann becomes CEO for the Hellmann Partner Network
On January 1, 2019 Mark Hellmann assumed the position of CEO for the global partner network of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & CO.KG. Via the global network with 106 partner companies, the Osnabrück-based logistics service provider covers services along the entire supply chain in 162 countries. Mark Hellmann succeeds Michael Claus, who has successfully built ...
Five Fingers for Barranquilla Airport
Hellmann Project Cargo recently transported five airport fingers from Bilbao, Spain to Barranquilla, Colombia. The Project Cargo Team Spain was responsible for all logistics from the producing factory in Spain to the Colombian Port of Barranquilla. The road transport of the five passenger boarding bridges, also called “fingers”, came with a number of challenges for ...
Related by Blood
This is the story of an encounter between two people who live thousands of miles apart, but are forever united by the blood they share. In 2016, Samuel Nerlich of Hellmann East Europe donated stem cells to the DKMS, saving the life of Daniella Melleli, who lives in Chile. In November 2018, the two met ...
Hellmann and cargo.one sign cooperation agreement driving digitalization of logistics industry forward
After a successful joint assessment phase, the globally active logistics service provider Hellmann Worldwide Logistics signs a cooperation agreement with cargo.one, the digital cross-airline booking platform founded in 2017. cargo.one enables Hellmann Worldwide Logistics to book air freight capacities fully digitally in the future via the platform in real time at dynamic live spot rates ...
2.000 Tonnes for Mexico – Hellmann Spain handle extraordinary Project Cargo
Project Cargo is one of the supreme disciplines of our industry. Each project has its own unique challenges. No transport is like another. And yet it is important to master all challenges precisely and to deliver the extraordinary goods safely and punctually to the consignee. Hellmann Spain recently successfully managed such an extraordinary cargo project. ...
Hellmann India receives GDP Certification
Hellmann India has been provided the Good Distribution Practices (GDP) certification for Pharmaceutical Industry process by SGS. The certificate issued by the independent institute SGS is the result of a comprehensive auditing process launched by Shubhendu Das, Managing Director Hellmann India, in June 2018 to prove full compliance with the Pharma Industry’s requirements within the ...
Safety on Roads: Hellmann partners with German Ministry of Transport
Since October 25, Hellmann Road & Rail Germany is official safety partner of the Federal Ministry of Transport (BMVI). Federal Transport Minister Dr. Andreas Scheuer presented the official certificate at a ceremonial reception at his ministry in Berlin. Dr. Scheuer thus paid tribute to Hellmann's commitment in connection with the "Alliance for Safety" initiative, in ...
Hellmann wins “Warehouse Facility/Firm of the Year” Award
In the picture, (from the Left) Stefan Fischer (Contract Logistics Manager - UAE) and Gordon Barnard (Vice President Sales - Middle East and South Asia) The first ever Logistics & Transport Awards 2018 organized by Logistics News ME Magazine took place on October 16, 2018 at Habtoor Palace, LXR Hotels & Resorts, Dubai. The presentation ...
Make A Wish
During the Hellmann Soccer Days in Summer 2018 our colleagues in the United States were able to raise a donation of $2,842 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. The Foundation makes dreams come true for children and teenagers with serious illnesses. The wishes are in the format "Wish to be.../ Wish to meet.../ Wish to go.../ Wish ...
New Partner in Colombia: ABC Cargo
After a long selection process, the Hellmann Network of Partners is happy to announce the Colombian company ABC Cargo Logistics as their latest member. Founded in 1986, ABC Cargo Logistics is a family owned Colombian company with over 30 of experience in cargo transport and logistics services. The main objective of the 387 ABC employees ...
Hellmann is Repositioning its Personnel for the Future
Hellmann has successfully mastered the past years of restructuring and repositioning. Under the leadership of restructuring specialist Dr. Thomas Knecht as CEO and CRO as well as Jost Hellmann as CCO, the Group executed comprehensive restructuring program, which was implemented consistently and successfully. Its key measures were the establishment of three business units with clearly ...
Smart Visibility Tool Presented at Automotive Logistics Global Conference 2018
Making the most of industry 4.0 largely depends on having the right people in place to drive things forward. That’s the common tenor of the Automotive Logistics Global Conference 2018 held from September 18th-20th in Detroit. Our colleagues from Hellmann Automotive Logistics proved at the conference that the right people for the challenges of industry ...
SEA FREIGHT UP CLOSE
A small panning to the left around the quay wall, then it lies in front of us: the side walls tower majestically out of the Elbe; ship's men on deck look like figures in the miniature wonderland, Hamburg’s famous tourist attraction; 40-foot containers look like tiny building blocks. 400 meters long, 59 meters wide, 20,766 ...
For the Weakest of Society – Hellmann Promotes Children’s Aid Project in India
Promoting Children’s Right of Education in Trilok Puri. On September 5, 2018, National Teacher’s Day in India, the Association for Development organization launched an Education Centre program in Trilok Puri, East Delhi according to their Community Outreach Program. Mr Shubhendu Das, Managing Director Hellmann India, had the honor to officially inaugurate the program by symbolically ...
Hellmann Poland Supports “Zlombol 2018”
Our colleague Kamil from Poland has successfully completed the "Zlombol 2018" with his team "07 Spojler"! The Charity-Car-Rallye started on September 1, 2018 in Kattowice, Poland. With his 23 years old car, a "Polonez F50 1,6 GLI", Kamil covered the 2.500 km to the Greek peninsula of Chalkidiki. Congratulations - only 530 of the 836 ...
Ground-Breaking Ceremony: Night Star Express Expands Location in `s-Heerenberg, the Netherlands
Night Star Express Hellmann BV, a subsidiary of Hellmann Worldwide Logistics SE & Co. KG, is expanding its logistics location in `s-Heerenberg, the Netherlands. With the expansion of the existing property, the company is reacting to the increased demand and the resulting increased volume in the area of nighttime deliveries. A modern office building with ...
The Future is Electric – and it Starts Now!
Hellmann and BPW Bergische Achsen KG start the world's first field trial with a retrofittable electric drive for commercial vehicles. The presentation of the test vehicle with official press event took place on August 16, 2018 at the Hellmann Headquarters in Osnabrück, Germany. As part of an innovative cooperation, Hellmann and BPW Bergische Achsen KG, ...
REC Group and Hellmann Worldwide Logistics extend contract
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics Netherlands and Norwegian-headquartered REC Group (REC) have extended their cooperation in Rotterdam, Netherlands, for another three years until 2021. REC is the largest European brand of solar panels. Hellmann and REC have been working together in a long-term partnership since 2013, where Hellmann is providing the full range of its logistics service ...
Hellmann’s Unsung Heroes – A Man Struggling against Wear and Tear
Hellmann Osnabrück, container repair shop: Two employees are working on a brand-new carriage in the repair shop pit. The rattling noise of the impact wrench is hammering through the hall. A metallic smell of fresh welds is in the air. We have an appointment with Michael Rothenberger. The repair shop manager and his seven-strong team ...
Hellmann is training more apprentices this year and is increasing equal opportunities
This year, 185 trainees from 14 nations are starting their careers at Hellmann. This not only shows an increase of 15 percent compared to the previous year, but it's also the year with the highest number of apprentices in the company's 147-year history. Especially in times where shortage of skilled workers is increasing, this is ...
Africa Update: News from the Logistics Sector
Somalia and Ethiopia have jointly invested in four seaports to attract foreign investment in both countries. E-Commerce is still on the rise in Africa with a growing demand for logistics capabilities. And Air Namibia launches new flight services from Namibia to Ghana and Nigeria. Here is a small summary of news from the African logistics ...
Hellmann Contract Logistics and Siemens AG extend contract
Hellmann Contract Logistics and Siemens AG have extended their cooperation in Bor u Tachova (Czech Republic), which started in 2013, for another three years until 2021. As part of the contract extension, Hellmann manages more than 16,000 active articles for the Business Unit Low Voltage & Products, Siemens Energy Management Division. Activities include warehouse management, ...
Expansion of the Iron Silk Road
Hellmann and the southern Chinese City of Chongqing are expanding their joint efforts for multimodal transports between Europe and Asia. The Hellmann Osnabrück location is to serve as a HUB for the cooperation of the Chinese company Chongqing ASEAN International Logistics (CAIL) with Hellmann's European land transportation network. This was decided at a meeting in ...
Hellmann reorganizes its CFO division: Dr. Alexander Blum hands over to Dr. Michael Noth
Dr Alexander Blum has decided to leave the Hellmann Group in order to take on new professional challenges. "We would like to thank Dr Blum for his achievements and his commitment to our company in recent years. As Chief Financial Officer, Dr Blum has professionalized our finance department and contributed significantly to the company's future ...
Germany: Truck Tolls expanded on Federal Trunk Roads
On July 1, 2018, the extension of toll routes in Germany took effect on all federal trunk roads. This means that, in addition to the approximately 20,000 kilometers of highway, there are another 40,000 kilometers on federal roads for which there will be a toll for trucks weighing 7.5 tons or more from this date. ...
Puerto Rico: Still Recovering from Hurricane Maria
Puerto Rico is still struggling, ten months after Hurricane Maria caused severe devastation in September 2017. Significant parts of the island are still staggering towards recovery after one of the worst hurricanes in US history. It has been an uphill struggle mainly due to the lack of urgency on part of the Government and the ...
Greece: Golden Cargo & Lufthansa jointly exhibit at Posidonia
It has been two years since the announcement of the strategic partnership between Lufthansa Cargo and Golden Cargo. On this year’s Posidonia Exhibition in Athens, Greece, the two organizations celebrated the second year of partnership with a joint exhibition booth. Recently, a new airfreight concept has been developed in cooperation with Lufthansa Cargo offered to ...
SICTRA – Our New Partner for Honduras
Servicios Internationales de Carga y Transporte, or short: SICTRA. That is the name of our new Partner for Honduras. In May 2018, the family owned company has joined our worldwide network. “Good communication is one of the standards we strongly consider as a necessary habit. Thus, being part of the great Hellmann network is a ...
German Official Delegation visits Hellmann Israel
On June 6, 2018 Hellmann Israel hosted a delegation of German Officials from Osnabrück, the place where Hellmann Worldwide Logistics was founded in 1871. Accompanied by several business representatives from renowned German corporations, Wolfgang Griesert, Lord Mayor of the City of Osnabrück visited our Israel based partner. The delegation was anxious to learn about Israel …
#MissingType – Hellmann Supports Red Cross Campaign
Without A, B and O something is missing! Hellmann Germany is very happy to participate in the campaign #MissingType initiated by the Red Cross for World Blood Donor Day. Together with many other German institutions and companies, we want to attract 100,000 new blood donors in order to ensure the future supply of blood in …
Labelling Success – Jebel Jais Project officially inaugurated
Hellmann Calipar Healthcare Logistics and Johnson & Johnson Vision Care celebrated yet another milestone. On April 23, representatives of both companies officially inaugurated the Jebel Jais Project in Dubai, United Arabian Emirates. The Project started back in October 2016, when Johnson & Johnson Vision Care awarded a warehousing and distribution contract to Hellmann Calipar Healthcare …
Hellmann Executive Board visits Dubai
Right after our Worldwide Meeting in Hamburg, another highlight of this month followed with the anticipated arrival of the Executive Board to the United Arab Emirates on May 15, 2018. The Board’s two-day visit was designed with business meetings, facility visits, the inauguration of the Hellmann Indu Chemical (HIC) joint venture as well as a …
Deadline 25 May – What does the EU GDPR bring?
From 25 May 2018, the EU’s new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will be fully applicable. The new regulation is intended to harmonize the handling of personal data throughout Europe and protect the fundamental rights and freedoms of natural, i.e. real existing persons. What will the new regulations change for us and our customers? At …
27th Worldwide Meeting held in Hamburg
The 27th Worldwide Meeting of our global network took place in the beautiful city of Hamburg May 3-5, 2018. The Meeting was held under the motto of ‘Success through being the Best’ and attracted some 350 delegates from more than 120 countries. With all the changes in our organization going on over the past 2 …
Night Star Express Germany delivers “Next Day” to Poland
The German based Night Star Express is expanding its delivery network to Poland. In the future, the Courier Express and Parcel (CEP) experts will enable delivery to selected Polish postal code areas within 24 hours. The new offer is aimed primarily at customers in the after-sales area of the automotive, construction machinery and agricultural machinery …
Fiscal year 2017: Further increase in group result
The Hellmann Group closes the 2017 financial year with earnings before taxes (EBT) of 22.2 million EUR. Thus, the company increased its previous year’s result of 16.1 million EUR by a total of 37 percent. In addition, the logistics service provider based in Osnabrück increased consolidated sales by 8.2 percent to 2.5 billion EUR in …
Heppner handles 140 tonnes cold box for South Korea
Heppner Transport & Logistics, our road transport partner in France, recently handled an oversized cargo shipment for their customer Fives Cryo Inc., the French market leader in cryogenic technologies. The shipment included the pre-carriage of a 140-ton, 26-meter-long cold box, from Fives Cryo warehouse in Golbey to the port of Frouard. As a long-standing customer, ...