New Members of the Logistics Hall of Fame

In 2026, the Logistics Hall of Fame welcomes outstanding pioneers and trailblazers of logistics into its ranks: Johannes Hödlmayr and Jürgen Weber, as well as Günter Knapp, Oskar Schunck and Kiichirō Toyoda, who will be honoured posthumously. Kurt Baumann, Heinz Hasselmann, Reinhard Mohn and Hans Reuter will be honoured as pioneers of the automated high-bay warehouse. The CMR Convention will also be inducted into the Logistics Hall of Fame, while UNECE will be honoured for its development.

HGK renews Silver Partnership with the Logistics Hall of Fame

HGK Renews Membership in the Logistics Hall of Fame Supporter Circle and Remains Silver Partner in 2026.

The company is once again demonstrating its commitment to recognizing achievements that have had a lasting impact on the logistics industry.

By renewing the partnership, HGK reaffirms its support for the global hall of fame, which honors individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the advancement of logistics. The partnership reflects a shared goal of raising public awareness and appreciation for the role that logistics plays in society.

HGK provides integrated transport and logistics solutions across several areas of freight logistics. Its range of services includes inland waterway transport, rail freight, and multimodal transport concepts. The group operates across Europe and is part of the Stadtwerke Köln Group. Within Germany, it is one of the larger logistics service providers, with a focus on the Rhine region and neighboring areas.