pickshare

Pickshare GmbH is a technology-focused, full-service provider for sustainable urban logistics, founded in 2015 and headquartered in Dortmund, Germany. The company, led by CEO & Founder Björn Marc Paulus and co-managing directors Erik van der Vliet and Matthias Weber, originated from a research project funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWi) in partnership with GS1 Germany.

The firm's core business is orchestrating the logistics value chain in cities by consolidating goods flows based on recipient preferences. It operates a platform that connects shoppers, retailers, and logistics specialists to manage last-mile delivery efficiently and sustainably. Pickshare focuses on four primary sectors: Retail, CEP (Courier, Express, and Parcel), Reusables, and Recyclables Solutions. The company provides an end-to-end, white-label solution that offers deep integration into local infrastructure, giving partners control over the entire process for a seamless customer experience. This service aims to make shipping greener through data-based technologies, customer-centric solutions, and the use of zero-emission vehicles.

On July 1, 2023, Pickshare took over the Logistics-as-a-Service (LaaS) business unit from the e-cargobike company ONOMOTION. This strategic move allowed Pickshare to scale its sustainable city logistics services while ONOMOTION focused on its core business of developing e-cargobikes. The company now operates in 12 locations across Germany and Austria. Its platform utilizes GS1 standards like SSCC and GRAI to ensure transparency and interoperability between different shippers and partners in the supply chain, which is crucial for bundling shipments and developing zero-waste strategies.

For end-users, Pickshare offers a mobile application that allows them to manage deliveries. Users can select a local service partner as a secure shipping address to bundle and collect packages, or they can book a specific delivery option, reducing missed deliveries and unnecessary travel.

Keywords: omnichannel logistics, city logistics, last-mile delivery, sustainable logistics, circular logistics, Logistics-as-a-Service, LaaS, CEP solutions, retail logistics, green shipping, zero-emission delivery, supply chain technology, package delivery, recipient-centric logistics, delivery management, urban freight, logistics platform, GS1 standards, warehouse management, order fulfillment