Current trends and news from logistics

Doubling the toll as a reason for price increases? Not at all!!!
At the end of March, the governing parties met for several days to set the course for further cooperation. Among other things, there was a faster expansion of the motorways and

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 parts, while trucks and ships improve the environment

Graduation – what comes next?
The half-yearly reports have just been distributed and now the hot phase begins in the final classes. Now it's high time to apply for a training position or decide how to do it

Skills shortage and how to deal with it
It's on everyone's lips and the media is also reporting on it: the time will soon come when the baby boomers will be born

A review of the year and a look behind the scenes
December is the month to pause and look back on the past year. Same with us. We at OCS are looking ahead to Eastern Europe due to Corona and the conflict

The new Silk Road – a real alternative to sea freight?
The History of the Silk Road As early as 200 BC In the 4th century BC, goods were transported from China to Europe on the Silk Road. The term “Silk Road” only became public in the 19th century and they

The diversity of cross-border transport
Challenges in the pandemic Two years of experience with a pandemic have shown us, on the one hand, that working from home can be more productive than being present in the office and, on the other hand, that the

Why logistics urgently needs change
The transport costs in logistics are still so cheap that it is worthwhile to relocate production to other EU countries. Many people know and love Hachez chocolate. However, know

Is the driver shortage leading to a supply crisis?
Drivers are missing everywhere, in every country. To this day, drivers can still be seen on the roads: Brummi, the image bearer of the transport industry. The round figure with a hat and a broad smile enjoys

Why container prices are exploding and how you can still receive your goods
Corona brought global trade to a brief standstill in spring 2020. Container liner shipping at sea faced difficult times, but strong demand for consumer goods brought unexpected growth for the liner shipping companies