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The Eco Performance Award 2023 is over, and the winners and finalists have been announced and honored. In a series, Loginfo24 presents the winners and finalists. Today, we introduce Grünfuchs Logistik from Göttingen, which won the Eco Performance Award 2023 in the Start-ups category.
(Göttingen) Grünfuchs is revolutionizing city logistics. And it does so sustainably, locally, and intelligently. The team consists of experienced logisticians, software experts, and city enthusiasts. Together, they demonstrate that sustainable delivery on the “last mile” is possible with AI-based solutions and a respectful personnel concept.
Grünfuchs consolidates external KEP parcel volumes and combines them with the goods traffic of local retailers. With the help of digital, AI-based tools, including fully dynamic route planning and fully automated micro-sorting systems, we sustainably unlock efficiency potentials on the last mile.
This is complemented by additional services for inner-city trade, from consolidated supply to dark-store storage to comprehensive fulfillment. For end customers, Grünfuchs also offers return pickups and convenient direct shipping. All of this together results in a convincing business model. And with a smart corporate structure, Grünfuchs can quickly expand into other cities.
These services are offered by Grünfuchs Logistik:
- Local retailers can deliver faster than online giants and offer a whole new level of service.
- End customers can shop carefree in the city. Grünfuchs delivers their purchases home emissions-free.
- Online shoppers no longer have to drive to three different parcel shops for returns; Grünfuchs picks them up.
- The environment benefits from a potential traffic reduction of over 50% of parcel delivery traffic.
- Parcel service providers are relieved on the last mile and can complement their portfolio with sustainable solutions through our consistently digital processes.
- City centers become more livable because not only is there less traffic, but it is also managed with quiet cargo bikes.
The heart of Grünfuchs Logistik is a specially developed parcel sorting system in a micro-hub.
About Grünfuchs Logistik
Grünfuchs Logistik aims to prove that it is possible to deliver sustainably and emissions-free on the last mile without customers or retailers having to sacrifice their usual comfort, and that with modern vehicles and intelligent concepts, they can be faster than online giants.
Grünfuchs Logistik is convinced that thanks to smart processes and innovative technology, even complex logistics processes can be designed anew and efficiently, and that only together can long-term success be achieved. Therefore, the start-up also offers its employees part-time and full-time jobs with real career prospects.
Photos: © Grünfuchs
Cover image: © Seifert Logistics Group / Caption: Felix Dossmann (CEO of Grünfuchs) presents his concept on the occasion of the Eco Performance Award ceremony
