Tariffs in focus: USA, Europe and the future of global trade
Geopolitical tensions and international trade International trade is increasingly at the center of geopolitical tensions, particularly due to US trade policy. As part of Donald Trump's presidency, punitive tariffs were introduced, which also affected imports from the EU. These tariffs, which include 10% on US imports and up to 60% on Chinese goods […]
Between loneliness and hope
Mental health of truck drivers: An underestimated risk Long journeys, cramped driver's cabins, time pressure and social isolation - the everyday life of truck drivers is a major challenge and can lead to considerable psychological stress. Depression, anxiety and burnout are not uncommon in this professional group. But the topic of mental health often remains hidden because of shame and fear of […]
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 […]
Pirates in the 21st century
An invisible threat lurks on the high seas, threatening not only the lives of countless seafarers, but also the global economy. What was once considered a relic of past centuries is now a frightening reality again: pirate attacks are increasing worldwide and are causing fear and terror for international shipping. But what drives these modern pirates? How […]
Europe's ports under the influence of drug trafficking
Antwerp, Rotterdam, Hamburg - the dark side of the big trading centers These cities are not only known for their busy trading centers, but also for a dark reality, the drug trade. Europe's ports serve as hubs for the smuggling of drugs such as cocaine, which floods Europe's streets. A look behind the scenes of the ports In our daily work […]
8 reasons why women are so important in scheduling
8 reasons why women are so important in scheduling
The Berlin Zoo in panda fever – and what OCS has to do with it
The Berlin Zoo is opening its new panda enclosure and is receiving two of these cute animals on loan from the Chinese government. The requirements for the zoo were very large and yet a lot of love was put into the project. OCS also made a small contribution to ensuring that the new home for Jiao Qing and Meng Meng can be completed on time.
Just swap the palette?
Pallets were a true “breakthrough” invention in logistics in the 1930s. Suddenly it became possible to combine and transport compact shipments, even in large formats. Since pallets have always been used as stable reusable packaging anywhere in the world, they can be exchanged during loading and unloading. But as simple as it […]
National holidays: The festivals should be celebrated as they come
Polish Independence Day will once again be celebrated in Poland on November 11, 2019. Since 1937, this national holiday has been a very special day in the calendar for our direct Eastern European neighbors. The reason is the country's regaining of independence, which until 1918 was influenced by the division by Prussia, Austria-Hungary and Russia. But why do people celebrate in Germany […]
