Log.Book
The Nagel-Group is one of Europe’s leading food logistics providers. We have made it our mission to reliably supply more than 500 million people in over 30 countries with food every day. In our digital Log.Book, we give you insights into our extensive construction projects, our sustainability measures and our innovative digitalisation projects.
We hope you enjoy reading it. We are delighted that you are accompanying us on this exciting journey!
Lars-Erik Poths becomes new CEO of Nagel-Group
The Nagel-Group is setting the course for the future: as of February 1, 2026, Lars-Erik Poths will assume the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). He succeeds Carsten Taucke in this role. Find out more about the CEO transition in our press release.
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Automated inventory checks at B+S Logistik: drone in live operation
An insight into the Bremen site of B+S GmbH Logistik und Dienstleistungen shows how warehouse processes can be made more efficient with the help of modern technology. For the first time, an autonomous drone from doks.solution is being used on site to capture pallet storage locations and provide transparent, readily available inventory information. Read the full article and watch the video on the autonomous inventory drone now.
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New customer portal for the Nagel-Group
Since the beginning of 2026, the new Nagel-Group customer portal has been available to you. With this solution, we are continuing to drive the digitalization of our logistics processes, with a focus on greater transparency, efficiency, and real-time information across the entire supply chain. The platform brings together all service and transport-related matters in one central place, simplifies communication, and improves collaboration.
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Nagel-Group consolidates locations in Poland and opens new central logistics hub in Poznań
The Nagel-Group is continuing to expand its activities in Poland, with a clear focus on consolidation, efficiency, and sustainable growth. A new, purpose-built logistics facility is being developed in the Greater Poznań area and is expected to begin operations in the first half of 2027. At the same time, four existing branches will be consolidated at a single location.
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Nagel-Group opens new logistics hub in Poland
With the official opening of its new site in Gdańsk, the Nagel-Group is strengthening its temperature-controlled logistics network in Poland. The logistics center, developed in partnership with LemonTree, significantly increases operational efficiency and provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for handling sensitive food products. Robert Katafiasz, Managing Director of Nagel Polska, talks about the strategic importance of the new site, the company’s sustainability ambitions, and what the opening means for customers and employees.
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Nagel-Group launches its own frozen food operations in Austria
The Nagel-Group is continuing to expand its European frozen food network and will launch its own frozen logistics operations in Austria effective February 1, 2026. At its four sites in Sankt Florian, Traiskirchen, Zettling, and Radfeld, the food logistics specialist will in future manage frozen transport operations entirely in-house and integrate them seamlessly into the Nagel-Group’s Europe-wide network.
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CellCube battery storage ensures sustainability and process reliability
Environmental awareness in practice is an integral part of the Nagel-Group’s corporate ethics. The site in Bochum demonstrates how this approach is reflected in concrete measures on the ground. To make better use of the electricity generated by the Ruhr region’s largest rooftop solar array, the on-site infrastructure has been expanded to include a key element: vanadium.
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Professional drivers in winter service: reaching their destination safely
With its sustainability initiative WE.Move – Moving for the Future, the Nagel-Group has established a company-wide framework to encourage sustainable ideas from within the organization. The initiative aimed to gather input on how resource conservation, efficiency, and responsible action in everyday work can be strengthened further. Learn more about the submitted project ideas.
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Nagel-Group employees contribute ideas for more sustainability
With its sustainability initiative WE.Move – Moving for the Future, the Nagel-Group has established a company-wide framework to encourage sustainable ideas from within the organization. The initiative aimed to gather input on how resource conservation, efficiency, and responsible action in everyday work can be strengthened further. Learn more about the submitted project ideas.
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Nagel-Group successfully recertified for the tenth time
The Nagel-Group has successfully completed the recertification of its energy management system. The certificate not only confirms the high quality of the existing system, but also marks a significant milestone: since its initial certification in 2015, the Nagel-Group has been operating a professional energy management system that has been continuously developed for ten years.
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Nagel-Group at Anuga 2025: Efficiency and diversity in temperature-controlled logistics
In the latest TK Report, you can find out more about our presence at Anuga 2025 in Cologne, the world’s leading trade fair for food and beverages. The focus is on current developments and technologies in temperature-controlled logistics, from flexible multi-temperature storage to sustainable energy and automation solutions.
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Nagel-Group wins ECR Innovation Excellence Award from GS1 Germany
Nagel-Group, together with its subsidiary B+S GmbH Logistik und Dienstleistungen and the LEAFR corporate venture, was honoured to receive the renowned ECR Innovation Excellence Award from GS1 Germany. The company, working with project partners EatFresh GmbH, European EPC Competence Centre GmbH (EECC) and Bünting Großhandel und Service GmbH & Co. KG, has successfully implemented a pilot project for a fully digitalised delivery process with RFID tracking and real-time data.
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Nagel-Group opens a new logistics center in Gotha/Emleben
The Nagel-Group has taken over its new logistics center in Gotha/Emleben, Thuringia. With around 21,000 m² of state-of-the-art logistics space, the company is expanding its network in central Germany and strengthening its capabilities in temperature-controlled food logistics. Operations will start on October 1, 2025. The property was built by OFB Projektentwicklung GmbH and meets the highest sustainability standards. DGNB Gold certification and EU taxonomy-compliant construction are planned.
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Logistics network in Poland expanded: New location opened in Zabrze
The Nagel-Group has officially opened its new logistics location in Zabrze, Poland, marking an important milestone in the expansion of its European infrastructure in the field of food logistics. The state-of-the-art complex covers more than 30,000 m² and offers optimal conditions for efficient, temperature-controlled goods flows. The centrepiece is a spacious cross-docking area covering around 8,700 m², complemented by 2,600 m² of modern office space and a mezzanine floor for value-added services.
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Information security: Recertification according to ISO 27001
The Nagel Group has successfully recertified its information security management system (ISMS) in accordance with ISO 27001. Following initial certification in 2022, the latest audit by DEKRA once again confirms that the company meets the highest standards in the field of cyber security. ISO 27001 is the internationally recognised standard for information security management systems.
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Nagel-Group digitises pallet management at all 130 locations
On August 1, 2025, the Nagel-Group reached another milestone in its digitalization strategy: the complete conversion of loading equipment management at all 130 locations to the software solution from the start-up Logistikbude. Following a successful test phase at four pilot locations in June and July 2025, the solution was rolled out synchronously across all remaining branches in Europe, including intensive training and support for key users.
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Milk moves and connects – Molkerei Berchtesgadener Land visits the Nagel-Group
For over two decades, Milchwerke Berchtesgadener Land Chiemgau eG and the Nagel-Group have enjoyed a trusting and successful partnership. The cooperative has been working with the food logistics provider since 2003 – a collaboration characterized by mutual trust, a focus on solutions, and continuous development.
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Nagel-Group congratulates SOS-Kinderdorf Germany on its 70th anniversary
The Nagel-Group and SOS Kinderdorf have enjoyed a strong partnership for 15 years. To mark the organisation’s 70th anniversary, we visited the SOS Kinderdorf in Gera and conveyed our congratulations in person. Together, we are committed to improving opportunities and prospects for children – and will continue our Christmas donation campaign in 2025.
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Top graduates celebrate their successes at the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg
For the fourth time in a row, the Nagel-Group honored its best graduates. The branch office in Hamburg and the Elbphilharmonie provided the perfect setting to celebrate the outstanding achievements of the ten top graduates, including the five best industrial trainees, the five best commercial trainees, and the most successful dual students.
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90 years of Nagel-Group – a milestone to remember
For nine decades, Nagel-Group has been ensuring the reliable supply of food across Europe – always with responsibility at heart. What began in 1935 with a single Büssing truck has grown into a Europe-wide network with over 130 locations in numerous countries. Our 90-year journey is not only a history of eventful times, but also of continuous innovation and development – always with the aim of delivering fresh food safely, punctually and efficiently to its destination.
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B+S GmbH Logistics and Services expands its management team
B+S GmbH Logistik und Dienstleistungen is setting the course for further growth and strengthening its management team as of 1 September 2025: Cordula Brockmeyer is joining the company’s management and taking over responsibility for operational business.
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