2 June 2025 | Press release
There have been various international attempts to digitalise the CMR consignment note. However, the resulting solutions are rarely compatible. The Open Logistics Foundation now presents an industry-ready software that creates a common standard for the digital consignment note (eCMR). The new software is legally compliant, interoperable, and suitable for companies of all sizes and industries – freely available on an open source basis. Open Logistics Foundation members Rhenus, Dachser, Blue Yonder, and Markant presented the solution for the first time on June 2nd during a press conference at transport logistic 2025 in Munich, Germany.
2 June 2025 | News
There have been various international attempts to digitalise the CMR consignment note. However, the resulting solutions are rarely compatible. The Open Logistics Foundation now presents an industry-ready software that creates a common standard for the digital consignment note (eCMR). The new software is legally compliant, interoperable, and suitable for companies of all sizes and industries – freely available on an open source basis. Open Logistics Foundation members Rhenus, Dachser, Blue Yonder, and Markant presented the solution today during a press conference at transport logistic 2025 in Munich, Germany.
27 May 2025 | Press release non english
International gab es verschiedene Anläufe, den CMR-Frachtbrief zu digitalisieren. Die Lösungen, die dabei entstanden, sind jedoch nur selten kompatibel. Von der Open Logistics Foundation liegt jetzt eine industriereife Software vor, die den digitalen Frachtbrief (eCMR) auf einen gemeinsamen Standard bringt. Die neue Software ist rechtssicher, interoperabel und für Unternehmen jeder Größe und Branche geeignet – frei verfügbar auf Open-Source-Basis. Die Mitglieder der Open Logistics Foundation Rhenus, Dachser, Blue Yonder und Markant stellten die Lösung am 2. Juni im Rahmen einer Pressekonferenz auf der transport logistic 2025 in München erstmals vor.
20 May 2025 | News
What shared challenges should the air cargo industry address collaboratively? Where can efficiency and interoperability be enhanced through open source solutions? These were key questions explored at the Air Cargo Roundtable, organized by Open Logistics Foundation and International Air Transport Association (IATA) in May.
7 May 2025 | News
Networking included: The annual Open Source Innovation Days, organised by the Open Logistics Foundation, are now a firm fixture in the diaries of member companies. Numerous representatives from companies and organisations took the opportunity in Berlin to network with each other.
11 March 2025 | Blog
The logistics industry demonstrates how similarities can be strengthened and the future embraced, rather than differences being emphasised and exploited. The Open Logistics Foundation has created a space for the collaborative development of innovative logistics solutions that serve the common good, rather than the interests of a single company. In this interview, Andreas Nettsträter and Carina Tüllmann, the CEO and COO of the Open Logistics Foundation, respectively, explain why a sense of community must take precedence over individual efforts.
5 February 2025 | Press release non english
Am 24. und 25. Februar trifft sich die weltweite Luftfrachtbranche in Dublin zum IATA ONE Record-Hackathon. Die Open Logistics Foundation ist erstmals als Partner dabei. In Zu-sammenarbeit mit der Internationalen Luftverkehrsvereinigung (IATA) fördert sie den ONE Record-Standard zum offenen Datenaustausch in der weltweiten Luftfrachtlogistik. Im Sinne des Community-Gedankens möchte die Stiftung Unternehmen dazu bewegen, gemeinsame Lösungen, statt Einzellösungen zu schaffen.
5 February 2025 | Press release
On February 24 and 25, the global air freight industry will meet in Dublin for the IATA ONE Record Hackathon. The Open Logistics Foundation is participating as a partner for the first time. In cooperation with the International Air Transport Association (IATA), it is promoting the ONE Record standard for open data exchange in global air freight logistics. In the spirit of collaboration and community, the Foundation wants to encourage companies to create joint solutions instead of individual solutions.
