Current trends and news from logistics
The new Silk Road – a real alternative to sea freight?
The history of the Silk Road: As early as 200 BC, goods were transported from China to Europe along the Silk Road. However, the term "Silk Road" only became widely known in the 19th century
The diversity of cross-border transport
Challenges during the pandemic: Two years of experience with a pandemic have shown us, firstly, that working from home can be more productive than being in the office, and secondly, that the
Why logistics urgently needs change
Transport costs in logistics are still so low that it's worthwhile to relocate production to other EU countries. Many people know and love Hachez chocolate. However, they know
Will the driver shortage lead to a supply crisis?
Drivers are in short supply everywhere, in every country. Even today, he can still be seen on the roads: the truck, the image symbol of the transport industry. The roundish figure with a cap and a broad smile enjoys
Why container prices are exploding and how you can still receive your goods
The coronavirus pandemic brought global trade to a standstill in the spring of 2020. Container shipping by sea faced difficult times, but strong demand for consumer goods brought unexpected growth to the shipping companies
Apprenticeship as a freight forwarding and logistics services clerk
Embark on a successful trading journey with OCS. No workday begins at OCS without the phone ringing. Although a modern freight forwarding company could hardly survive without digitalization, many still prefer to use it
Which countries already have Maundy Thursday as a public holiday and why Russia celebrates Easter only at the beginning of May
Fortunately, Maundy Thursday was not made a public holiday in Germany in 2021. Many employees were looking forward to an extra day off, which, however, would have been problematic for the logistics sector
International Women's Day: The day to honor women
International Women's Day, celebrated annually on March 8th, is also known as Women's Struggle Day, World Women's Day, International Women's Struggle Day, or Women's Day. Its focus is on the role of women in society
Bike Logistics – Efficient and environmentally friendly acquisition
How can a reliable logistics provider truly stand out from the competition today? Dennis Braun asked himself this question at the beginning of the year when it came to marketing planning for the
Just swapping out the pallet like that?
Pallets were a true breakthrough invention in logistics in the 1930s. Suddenly, it became possible to bundle and transport compact shipments, even in large formats. Since pallets have always been