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. […]
The invisible heroes of the highways – Kings of the Road
In our fast-paced world, where goods and information are sent around the globe in the blink of an eye, we often take for granted those who work in the background to keep everything running smoothly. We're talking about truck drivers who unfortunately don't have a particularly good reputation on German roads. They overcrowd the street, the diesel soot [...]
The path of the Twin Towers rubble after 9/11
On September 11, 2001, the terrorist attacks shocked the world and led to the catastrophic collapse of the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center (WTC). The former heart of New York City, with heights of 417 and 415 meters, was now just a pile of rubble. The salvage and disposal work presented a huge logistical challenge, both in terms of human […]
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 aspects also play a crucial role for us in ensuring the smooth flow of goods movements and maintaining international security. Definition of the 3 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 it was only because of this that it became widely known. At the beginning, the goods on this route mostly traveled on camels and took 2 years to arrive in Venice [...]
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. Due to Corona and the conflict in Eastern Europe, we at OCS look back on some challenges that brought both good things and had worrying consequences. What initially concerned us was, of course, the […] imposed on Russia.
