Why you should handle your Ireland transport with OCS!
OCS is your trusted partner for all your transport needs to Ireland. Within a generation, Ireland has transformed from an economy heavily focused on the domestic and British markets into a very open economy with high-quality exports. As a result, its 4.8 million inhabitants were able to more than quadruple their exports between 1997 and 2017, reaching €44.3 billion […]
A "thoroughbred logistics expert" is retiring
At the turn of the year, we bid farewell to Roland Lazzarini as he embarked on a new chapter in his life. On New Year's Eve, we not only celebrated the arrival of the new year but also said goodbye to our long-time employee, Roland Lazzarini, as he entered retirement. Hardly anyone else knows the freight forwarding business as well as he does. As a trained freight forwarding agent, he earned his first experience at companies including Paneuropa, Südkraft, and Kühne & Nagel, […]
Why China is celebrating the New Year now!
Is the fireworks ready? Have you written down your New Year's resolutions? Another new year is just around the corner. This time, however, not according to our calendar, but according to the traditional Chinese lunisolar calendar. On February 5th, around a quarter of the world's population celebrates the beginning of the Year of the Pig. What's it all about and what does it mean for you? […]
Ice hockey: An exciting challenge alongside everyday work
The OCS Spedition's icy passion beats for the Black Tigers. Ice hockey is a high-octane affair. Within three 20-minute periods, each team must score as many goals as possible. Fast-paced plays and impressive one-on-one duels dominate these highly emotional games. This team sport leaves no spectator, whether in the arena or watching on screen, unmoved. We would like to […]
How you can benefit from the economic relations between Poland and Germany
Since joining the EU just over 10 years ago, Poland has been one of Germany's most important trading partners in Europe. Around 27% of Poland's total exports go to Germany, and conversely, the Polish market offers excellent sales opportunities for German companies. It is therefore hardly surprising that goods worth approximately […]
New turning assistance system makes trucks and buses safer
Two manufacturers of turning assistance systems aim to make turning safer in Germany. Luis Technology and Wüllhorst Fahrzeugbau successfully presented their new systems this year. And they are encountering a formidable opponent, as turning assistance systems are set to become mandatory for buses and trucks in Germany starting in 2022. This is intended to minimize the often fatal turning accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists […]
Why traveling through Finland is almost like a holiday
The international economic sector makes it possible to trade almost anywhere in the world and with virtually every country. Every year, goods of all kinds are transported by ship, plane, and road in all sizes and quantities to wherever they are needed. Finland is also among the countries that have a […]
The impact of the Russia sanctions on logistics
The sanctions imposed by the US against Russia back in 2014 continue to have a lasting impact on the economy between Germany and Eastern Europe. The penalties have also had extraordinary consequences for logistics and transport. In 2019, the measures will have been in place for five years – is it time to lift the Russia sanctions? OCS provides the answers. Thanks to our many years of experience […]
Germany's gateway to the world
What comes to mind when someone tells you about Hamburg's Port Anniversary? Do you hear the sounds of an accordion and sea shanties, see the seagulls perched on the bollards searching for food, or perhaps even hear the cries of the fish market vendors? Hamburg's port has charm – and is one of the most important hubs in global maritime traffic. OCS took a look at […]
The economy in Scandinavia is growing rapidly – OCS has expanded its logistics network into Northern Europe
Scandinavia is one of the most popular holiday destinations for Germans. In the far north, the full creative power of nature is on display – deep primeval forests, secluded beaches, thousands of lakes, rushing salmon rivers, and glaciated mountain peaks shape the landscape in many places. Add to that cosmopolitan cities and the warm hospitality of the people in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Iceland. In contrast to Southern Europe […]