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.
8 October 2024 | Press release
Michael Henke, Managing Director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Material Flow and Logistics IML, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Open Logistics Foundation. He takes over the position from Michael ten Hompel, who is stepping down due to retirement. Henke was previously Chairman of the Board of Open Logistics e. V. As part of the new appointment, Alice Kirchheim, Director of the Fraunhofer IML, will become a new member of the organisation’s board.
3 September 2024 | Press release
Up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions are caused by freight transport and logistics. According to the International Transport Forum, demand for both sectors will triple by 2050. Logistics companies are, therefore, putting a lot of effort into sustainability and stricter legal requirements. In order to offer a cross-company solution for the industry, the Open Logistics Foundation has founded the Enabling Logistics Decarbonisation Working Group under the lead of LKW WALTER. The first project deals with an open source standard for exchanging emissions data.
21 August 2024 | Press release
A uniform standard for the electronic consignment note (eCMR) is one of the greatest opportunities in the transport industry. This is why the Dutch eCMR experts Aventeon, CargoLedger and TransFollow focus on teamwork. Together with 17 other companies, they are involved in a Working Group within the Open Logistics Foundation for a standardised and interoperable open source solution.
21 August 2024 | Press release
Een uniforme standaard voor de elektronische vrachtbrief (eCMR) is één van de grootste kansen voor de transportsector. Daarom staan de Nederlandse eCMR experts Aventeon, CargoLedger en TransFollow in de voorhoede van een internationaal samenwerkingsverband voor een gestandaardiseerde en interoperabele open source-oplossing. Een proof of concept is inmiddels succesvol getest.
18 July 2024 | Press release
With the Goods Passport ID (GPID), the Open Logistics Foundation’s Open Customs Blockchain Working Group is developing a blockchain solution for transparent and tamper-proof customs clearance. The GPID supports customs authorities, freight forwarders and traders alike by ensuring compliant trade. The independent organisation works closely with renowned companies and authorities to make the cross-border flow of goods more efficient. A pilot project with EU and British authorities is already being planned.
11 June 2024 | Press release
The Open Source Business Alliance and the Open Logistics Foundation will be working closely together in future. The two organisations recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The cooperation is intended to promote the use of open source in business and industry. On the part of the Open Source Business Alliance, a newly established ‘Business and Industry’ task force will drive forward the collaboration for digital sovereignty and open standards with the Open Logistics Foundation.
24 May 2024 | Press release
The Open Logistics Foundation is now providing the world’s first compilation of open source projects in logistics as a market overview. The first version of the so-called Open Logistics Report will be regularly updated and supplemented. Ideas, comments and, in particular, new and noteworthy projects can be submitted to the Open Logistics Foundation at any time in order to expand the overview.
19 March 2024 | Press release
Many different transshipment points and delivery partners make the planning of logistical transport processes difficult enough. At the same time, logistics partners often talk at cross purposes, especially when status terms such as “in transit” are not clearly defined. The Open Logistics Foundation wants to create a standardized solution with the help of open source. Parallel to LogiMAT 2024, a Working Group is to be established to tackle the topic of Track & Trace – under the leadership of DB Schenker. The foundation will be presenting its solutions at the logistics trade fair at the Fraunhofer IML booth (Hall 1, Booth 1K61).
