Messe Frankfurt, the world’s largest tradefair, congress and event organiser with its own exhibition grounds, has extended its exclusive co-operation with forwarding agents DHL Trade Fairs & Events and Agility for five years.
The new contract includes innovative paperless technology and digital dimensioning solutions and it is the third time in a row that both companies have been contracted as the official logistics providers for the exhibition grounds which span almost 60 hectares, and feature 11 halls with over 450,000sqm of indoor and outdoor exhibition space. Messe Frankfurt organises close to 50 tradefairs and hosts about 250 congresses and guest events a year on its venue, including the Frankfurt Book Fair and the International Motor Show (IAA).
“Together with our partners DHL and Agility, we are able to provide ideal logistics services for our customers. It is good to know that we can rely on smooth processes as these are a core asset in terms of successful tradeshow organising”, said Oliver Schell, Vice-President Logistics of Messe Frankfurt.
“We’re proud to be an exclusive logistics partner for Messe Frankfurt”, says Stefan Engisch, Head of DHL Trade Fairs & Events Germany. “This contract is one of the biggest in global exhibition logistics.”
Agility and DHL closely coordinate on the delivery of goods to the Frankfurt exhibition grounds, handle customs procedures, loading and unloading, and ensure the timely delivery of exhibits and their assembly at exhibition stands.
DHL Trade Fairs & Events have implemented a volume measurement solution in the warehouse using 3D camera technology and a specially designed IT solution has been introduced to ensure the largely paperless handling of all orders, giving all three partners – Messe Frankfurt, DHL and Agility – simultaneous access to all information from every order.
Employees will use mobile devices to record all deliveries upon arrival. Additionally, orders, changes and performance specifications can be saved and displayed in real time.
Photo shows Ralf Chmielewski, Product Manager Fairs & Events Germany at Agility and Stephan Engisch, Head of DHL Trade Fairs & Events Germany
