Responsibility for the environment

As a global transport and logistics company, Fr. Meyer‘s Sohn has an influence around the world and has a responsibility to use resources in a sustainable and responsible manner. We take environmental aspects into account in a wide variety of areas, from energy management and transport solutions to employee training.

Projects

Internally:

Use of green electricity based on site availability
Promotion of the use of environmentally friendly means of transport for the employees
Recycling and donation of hardware which is no longer needed
Use of FSC-certified paper
Fair-trade fashion

In our customer contact:

Carefully considered route concepts and optimized journey planning
Carbon emissions mapping [carbon calculator] if necessary
Advice regarding and recommendation of environmentally friendly alternatives in the area of routes and service providers
Electronic invoicing and invoice capture
Collation of dispatch items going to the same addresses
Trucks with state-of-the-art engine technology (driver training)
Sustainable advertising materials, e.g. jute bags, fruit bags

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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