Responsibility for society

As a family-owned enterprise, Fr. Meyer’s Sohn acts responsibly as a member of society around the world. We initiate and support social and cultural projects not only in Hamburg where our head office is located, but also at our national and international sites.

Projects

Action days at FMS: DKMS typing campaign, breast cancer information day, blood donation event
Voluntary work: e.g. working at an orphanage in Indonesia
Sports events with a CSR background: e.g. Hamburg Commercial Bank Run, Izmir Caretta Run
Donations: Christmas donations, transport coloring books, material donations to kindergartens and associations (e.g. shirts)
Familiarization and information opportunities: Future Day, Day of Logistics, open days
Safety: truck turning assistant, driver training

Total number of projects promoted in 2019: > 35

News

07/21/2025

Fr. Meyer's Sohn Acquires South African Freight Forwarder GAC Laser

Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS), the Hamburg-based global logistics company, has announced the successful acquisition of South African freight forwarder GAC Laser International Logistics (Pty) Ltd. and its affiliated entities.

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07/02/2025

AI assists the employees of Fr. Meyer's Sohn

Logistics operations often have complex, multi-layered structures. There is no indication that this will change anytime soon. Companies that want to effectively carry out their tasks in the industry must therefore help their employees navigate the maze of regulations, documentation, and information. Fr. Meyer's Sohn uses a virtual logistics expert named Hugo for this purpose.

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07/01/2025

Siemens, Commerzbank and Fr. Meyer’s Sohn chart the course for fully digital LC shipping documents between Germany and China

A proof of concept with global implications — Siemens, Commerzbank and Fr. Meyer’s Sohn demonstrate seamless digital document exchange with China, paving the way for a future without paper.

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