Current trends and news from the logistics sector
The dark side of the shipping industry
At the grim shipbreaking yards in the harbor, a breathtaking drama of destruction and rebirth unfolds. Here, decommissioned ships, once mega-freighters carrying our bananas and clothes, arrive
Overcoming uncertainties in the Suez Canal through strategic logistics solutions
Most of you have probably already heard that there have been further disruptions on one of the world's most important trade routes. With this article, we would like to offer a perspective on..
190 million euros of taxpayers' money wasted: The failure of the overhead line trucks
The discussion surrounding overhead line trucks, also known as electric trucks or e-trucks, has attracted considerable attention in the transport industry. This was especially true last year, when the potential failure of this multi-million-euro project was widely reported 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 greater efficiency. With a
Racing in their blood, logistics in their heart
The new Formula 1 season starts this coming weekend. Even as a child and teenager, I was fascinated by the world of Formula 1. I watched almost every race live, no matter what
Renewed protests by Polish farmers at the Ukrainian borders
Amidst rising tensions, Polish farmers are repeatedly planning to protest against the EU's trade liberalization with Ukraine. The EU aims to expand agricultural trade to support the war-torn Ukrainian economy.
Freight forwarders as opportunists in the farmers' protests? Reasons for their involvement and why it affects you too!
The root of the protest: cuts and rising costs in agriculture and logistics. The triggers for the current protests are primarily a reaction to the cuts in so-called "diesel subsidies", where
An eventful year
Another eventful year has passed, and we look back on 12 months that seem to have flown by. But a lot has happened. Both globally and
The journey of the ice cores with the OCS forwarding company from Norway to Germany
The Alfred Wegener Institute, also known as the Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI), is recognized worldwide for its significant contributions to the exploration of the oceans and polar regions. With a comprehensive approach that..
Trade regulations and sanctions: A guide to a smooth international business environment
In a globalized world where cross-border trade flourishes, trade regulations and sanctions have become central issues influencing the dynamics of international trade. These two