BdKEP cooperates with the Logistics Network Central Germany

The Federal Association of Courier, Express, and Postal Services (BdKEP) e.V. and the Logistics Network Central Germany e.V. have signed a cooperation agreement. Mutual support and the transfer of know-how are intended to help promote joint projects as well as the further and new development of business models.

(Berlin/Leipzig) Companies in the parcel and logistics industry will work more closely together in Central Germany in the future. The networking of both industry associations is expected to lead to better exchange among the involved actors at the technical level. This will allow for better discussions about smart solutions for delivery in the city as well as in peripheral areas across the entire supply chain up to the last mile. Cooperation is also planned in the areas of pharmaceutical supply chains and personnel development.

Making a difference through collaboration

“The opportunity to make a difference for our industry is greatest when we work together,” says Andreas Schumann, Chairman of the Federal Association of Courier, Express, and Postal Services e.V., adding: “The last few months have shown that especially small and medium-sized enterprises can greatly benefit from exchange and collaboration in times of crisis. That’s why we are specifically expanding our cooperation network and now have a strong partner by our side in this region with the Logistics Network Central Germany.” Members of the Logistics Network Central Germany have already contributed to the BdKEP’s Corona Situation Center in recent months, providing current information from Saxony. “It quickly became clear that it makes sense to tackle common topics together beyond that. Our members will greatly benefit from the professional expertise of BdKEP and the attractive participation opportunities, such as at trade fairs and events,” says Toralf Weiße, Chairman of the Board of the Logistics Network Central Germany.

Logistics Network Central Germany e.V.

Founded in 2008, the Logistics Network Leipzig-Halle e.V. has been known as the Logistics Network Central Germany e.V. since 2018 due to its expanded operational radius. It unites numerous “classic” logistics service providers as well as companies from the field of logistics-related services, personnel and real estate sectors, local authorities such as the cities of Leipzig and Halle, regional chambers of industry and commerce, as well as research and educational institutions, including eight universities. Since 2016, the network has had regional offices in Dresden and Chemnitz.www.logistik-mitteldeutschland.de

Federal Association of Courier, Express, and Postal Services e.V.

The BdKEP has been the political representative of the interests of medium-sized courier, express, postal, and parcel services (KEP) since 1990. The association represents the interests of over 3,000 direct members to politics, ministries, authorities, the press, civil society, and other industry-related circles. Members include city couriers, regional postal services, cargo bike couriers, direct couriers, and pharmaceutical couriers, as well as medium-sized platform providers and software vendors. The association advocates for non-discriminatory market access for medium-sized enterprises.www.bdkep.de Photo: © BdKEP / Image caption: Andreas Schumann (left), Chairman of the Federal Association of Courier, Express, and Postal Services e.V. and Toralf Weiße (right), Chairman of the Board, Logistics Network Central Germany