Logistics and bees – does that go together?

Of course, this fits together very well, even if it doesn't seem like it at first glance! Bee-friendly flowers improve the environment in some ways, while trucks and ships pollute the environment. A contrast that couldn't be greater! Learning effects from nature Nevertheless, logistics learns from the bees! Bees are known for their […]

International Women's Day: Women's Day of Honor

International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8, is also known as Women's Day, International Women's Day, International Women's Day or Women's Day. The focus is on the role of women in society. On International Women's Day, the focus should be on specific problems and topics that are globally important. International Women's Day arose from an initiative [...]

A turning point for the transport industry

The era of diesel trucks is coming to an end, and electric trucks are increasingly shaping the future of transportation. These electric commercial vehicles impress with lower emissions, quieter operation and higher efficiency. With an impressive use of around 75 percent of the energy supplied for locomotion, electromobility outperforms conventional combustion engines. Electric trucks also score points with lower maintenance intensity and reduced […]

Racing in the blood, logistics in the heart

The new Formula 1 season starts next weekend. Even as a child and teenager, I was fascinated by the world of Formula 1. I followed almost every race live, no matter what time of day it was and was carried away by the speed, the thrill and of course the legend in general, Michael Schumacher! Nobody shaped the racing series as much as […]

Renewed protests by Polish farmers at the Ukrainian borders

Amid rising tensions, Polish farmers repeatedly plan to protest against EU trade liberalization with Ukraine. The EU is seeking to expand agricultural trade to support Ukraine's war-torn economy. However, this is met with resistance. Poland and other neighboring countries fear their markets will be flooded with cheaper Ukrainian products, threatening their agriculture. Already in […]

Freight forwarders as free riders in the farmers' protests? Reasons for participation and why it affects you too!

The root of the protest: cuts and rising costs in agriculture and logistics The triggers of the current protests are primarily a reaction to the cuts in so-called “diesel subsidies”, which are actually tax refunds. Farmers mainly travel on arable land and private roads, which is why they can receive reimbursement for the amount used to maintain the transport infrastructure. […]

An eventful year

Another eventful year has come to an end and we can look back on 12 months that seem to have flown by. But a lot has happened. Both worldwide and on a smaller scale here. While the media looks at the global changes, let's take a look at the developments here. The team was still […]

The journey of the ice cores with OCS Spedition from Norway to Germany

The Alfred Wegener Institute or Helmholtz Center for Polar and Marine Research, or AWI for short, is recognized worldwide for its significant contributions to research into the oceans and polar regions. With a comprehensive approach that includes, among other things, marine biology, glaciology and climate research, the institute contributes to understanding the effects of climate change on the “Earth System”. In the […]

Will the use of AI destroy jobs?

There is currently a lot of reporting about ChatGPT and it is also being discussed very controversially. Among other things, there is a debate about whether the use of artificial intelligence could also destroy jobs. One of the better-known research areas for the use of AI is logistics. Autonomous driving of vehicles is mentioned here. So will we soon no longer need truck drivers? The […]