BVL Supply Chain CX: German Logistics Award 2026 goes to the winning team around Mars and Rewe Group

A traditional highlight this year was once again the awarding of the German Logistics Prize. This year's winners are Mars, the Rewe Group, Rigterink, Einride, and L.I.T.. They are being awarded for their joint initiative to establish an electrified supply chain for fast-moving consumer goods across company borders. The award is being presented at the BVL Supply Chain CX in Estrel Berlin. Second place goes to Rüdinger Spedition from Krautheim, and the third place is awarded to snack manufacturer Lorenz. An Electric Corridor for Goods Supply The winning project connects the transport networks of production and trade with logistics service providers and technology partners into a seamless electric corridor. Mars and Rewe Group are realizing the concept together with Einride as well as logistics service providers L.I.T. and Rigterink. This transforms previously separately organized truck transports into a coordinated electrified supply chain from the production site to the supply of markets: Products from Mars factories in Veghel, Viersen, and Verden reach the central warehouse in Minden and then the Rewe distribution center in Oranienburg. From there, around 300 markets in the Berlin area and beyond are supplied. The project partners demonstrate that the transition to e-trucks requires far more than just exchanging propulsion technologies. Production rhythms, fluctuating goods flows, delivery time windows, ranges, driving times, and loading capacities had to be consolidated in a joint plan. Limited charging infrastructure is used by several partners and must be synchronized with transport processes. Einride provides vehicles, transport services, and digital applications for charging, battery, and emissions management. Rigterink electrifies the route between Minden and Oranienburg as well as other routes with vehicles from its own fleet, which now consists of 22 electric trucks. Rewe complements the electrified transports with additional vehicles. Charging infrastructure has been established at locations in Veghel, Recklinghausen, Verden, Minden, and Oranienburg, among others. Additionally, public charging stations are used at times. The implementation took place during ongoing operations and required close coordination among all parties involved. Rüdinger Spedition in Second Place Rüdinger Spedition combines a consistent consolidation of general cargo quantities with digital control, high utilization, and a targeted deployment of electric commercial vehicles. In the predominantly rural delivery area, the company consolidates shipments from up to eight general cargo networks. This has led to more economical routes: Since 2018, the number of incoming shipments has increased by 460 percent, while the average distance per stop has decreased from 33 to eight kilometers. This laid the foundation for efficiently electrifying the local transport. Rüdinger now has 38 electric trucks, including 21 electric tractor units. All night lines are serviced electrically; more than half of the fleet operates in local transport with battery electric vehicles. Photovoltaics, battery storage, intelligent charging control, and optimized electricity procurement reduce energy costs. By 2029, local transport is to be fully electrified.