Current trends and news from logistics

190 million euros in tax waste: The failure of the overhead line trucks
The discussion surrounding overhead line trucks, also known as O-trucks or E-trucks, has attracted significant attention in the transportation industry. Especially last year, when the failure of this million-dollar project was already making the rounds in the media

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 a

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

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.

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”.

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

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:

Trade Regulations and Sanctions: A Guide to a Smooth International Business Environment
In a globalized world where sales flourish across national borders, trade regulations and sanctions have become key issues affecting the dynamics of international exchange of goods. These two

How flower seeds almost led to a police operation
It started in December 2022 when we were excitedly thinking about how we could inspire our customers with our green initiative this year. We wanted the world a little bit

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