The Open Logistics Foundation is launching a new project on time slot management within the existing Working Group Track & Trace. The goal is to develop a shared open source data model for dynamic time slot management along the entire supply chain. The project will be led by Transporeon, a leading transport management platform and a Trimble company.
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.
At the World Cargo Symposium from 15 to 17 April in Dubai, the Open Logistics Foundation (OLF) and IATA will be drawing attention to an important topic: How can the air freight industry master digital transformation even with limited IT capacities? Their approach: open source solutions that make new digital standards available to every-one. The partners want to establish an independent open source expert community for the air cargo sector.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.