Just swapping out the pallet like that?

Pallet exchange during transport by truck; pallet account

Pallets were a true breakthrough invention in logistics during the 1930s. Suddenly, it became possible to bundle and transport compact shipments, even in large formats. Since pallets have always been used as stable, reusable packaging worldwide, exchanging them during loading and unloading is a logical step. However, it's not as simple as it seems…

OCS will send you on the new Silk Road to and from China in just 17 days

Thanks to the intelligent integration of road and rail, and close collaboration with the participating railway companies on the new Silk Road, we at OCS Spedition handle the entire door-to-door logistics process for our customers, including all customs formalities. Our expert, Thomas Nawrocki, designs the supply chain precisely according to your wishes and requirements, ensuring your goods arrive at their destination on time and undamaged. Since last year, we have been transporting goods to and from China for customers in the high-tech, electronics, automotive, and consumer goods sectors using this method.

Is the long-hooded truck making a comeback?

Long-hooded truck transport to Scandinavia and Eastern Europe

Have you ever wondered why trucks in America simply look so much better than in Germany? There, truckers not only cruise the highways with polished chrome trim and flashing accessories, but the mentality of truck drivers in America also seems to be different in general. The most striking difference, however, is the long […]

Tolls 2019 – The changes at the turn of the year

The turn of the year means change – seizing opportunities together. Every new year brings changes. We face major economic and social challenges. In an ever-accelerating world, we need the courage and determination to actively seize these opportunities. Trustworthy communication connects people and creates added value; therefore, our company philosophy is: the best possible service, optimal advice, and efficient […]

Will the driver shortage lead to a supply crisis?

Where is the truck driver shortage leading us?

Drivers are in short supply everywhere, in every country. Even today, he's a common sight on the roads: the truck, the image symbol of the transport industry. This rotund figure with a cap and broad smile has enjoyed cult status in the sector since the 1970s. Today, the human representatives are just as revered, and transport companies are scrambling to hire anyone who can drive a truck, […]

The dark side of the shipping industry

At the grim shipbreaking yards in the port, a breathtaking drama of destruction and rebirth unfolds. Here, decommissioned ships that once transported our bananas and clothes around the world as mega-freighters meet their sad end, while counterfeit certificates and undiscovered toxins reveal the dark secrets of this industry. But this is only the beginning. […]

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 study of the oceans and polar regions. With a comprehensive approach that includes marine biology, glaciology, and climate research, among other disciplines, the institute contributes to understanding the effects of climate change on the Earth system. […]