Hans Reuter, Kurt Baumann, Reinhard Mohn, Heinz Hasselmann - Members of the Logistics Hall of Fame 2026

The Pioneers of High-Bay Warehousing
CMR Convention - Member of the Logistics Hall of Fame 2026

Development, Implementation and Digitalisation of the CMR Convention
Johannes Hödlmayr - CMR Convention - Member of the Logistics Hall of Fame 2026

Pioneer of European Vehicle Logistics and Founder of the ECG
Günter Knapp - CMR Convention - Member of the Logistics Hall of Fame 2026

Pioneer of Automated Pharmaceutical Logistics
Oskar Schunck - CMR Convention - Member of the Logistics Hall of Fame 2026

Pioneer of Transport Insurance
Kiichirō Toyoda - CMR Convention - Member of the Logistics Hall of Fame 2026

Pioneer of Just-in-Time and the Toyota Production System
Jürgen Weber - CMR Convention - Member of the Logistics Hall of Fame 2026

Pioneer of Logistics Controlling

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.

DIRKS Group

The DIRKS Group employs around 4,500 people at 32 locations in Germany and internationally. Founded more than 90 years ago in the seaport city of Emden, the company is still headquartered there today. Its portfolio includes logistics and warehousing, engineering and automation, production and supply services, as well as sustainment and maintenance services for customers in sectors including retail, consumer goods, automotive, the maritime industry and defence.

For more information about the company, visit www.dirks-group.de.