Osnabrück, 01.05.2011. On January 4th, 2011, the logistics service company, Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, received the F Certificate of Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) for its German operations, 20 locations in total. Awarded by the customs authorities, this version of the certificate includes customs simplification as well as facility safety.

After an extensive examination by the customs authorities regarding Hellmann’s reliability and compliance with relevant legislation, such as meeting the required safety standards, the attainment of the F Certificate confirms Hellmanns status as a trusted partner in the international logistics business.

The status of Authorized Economic Operator ensures certified companies preferential treatment in customs clearance. This allows for simplified customs procedures without further time-consuming examinations, including the procurement of permits for customs procedures throughout the entire European Union. The AEO program seeks to enforce the improvement of safety standards across the entire supply chain.