A Guide to Supply Chains
What is a Supply Chain? Depending on the goods, services, and procurement, the supply chain can get quite elaborate. In general, a supply chain starts at the bottom with the procurement of the raw materials, which includes the labour needed. Next, there is the research and development stage, logistics, e.g. transport and storage, regulatory requirements […]
Strengthening the external image in the logistics sector: Easier than you think
Logistics and transport companies are not uncommon in the EU and especially in Germany. In the most recent survey for 2019, there were 14,816 freight forwarders in Germany alone, plus 12,302 postal, courier and express services. Only very few of the companies behind them are in the comfortable position of not having to fear competition […]
5 ways to make sure your truck driver stays
What is it that keeps a company’s drivers loyal? Drivers may stay for a variety of reasons, but we’ve limited the list down to five: #1 A salary to be able to live on One of the most important considerations in attracting and maintaining top-tier employees is providing them with competitive salaries. Additionally, drivers need […]
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Entertainment for long-distance truck drivers: On the road and after work at rest areas
In an average working week, a long-haul driver sits in the cab for 56 hours of pure driving time. Even when he has finished work, he is not automatically at home, but has to spend the free hours at parking and rest areas. Especially due to the fact that the vast majority of drivers sit […]
New EU regulations for Road Freight Transports in 2022
We have already reported on the adoption of the EU Mobility Pact in a blog article and now the following new regulations resulting from it, will be introduced in 2022: Adhere to break after cabotage The term cabotage refers to the provision of transport services within a country by a foreign transport company. The basic […]
Cargo security on trucks: 6 practical tips for a safe load
Every year, many accidents happen on German roads due to inadequately secured loads in road freight transport. If you follow our basic rules, some of them can be prevented.
6 easy steps to improved pallet shipping
The transport of goods as pallet transport is probably the most frequently performed transport variant in road freight transport. Freight weighing more than 31.5 kilograms must be able to be transported on pallets for health and safety reasons. Whether general cargo, bulky goods, partial loads or full loads – they are all closely related to […]
How COVID-19 Impacts the Transportation Sector
Still, throughout the lockdown period, the transportation industry ensures that all transportation networks operate continuously and material handling during transit is done accordingly. Transport groups and companies need to utilise an effective marketing solution for their business to reorganise capital investment plans in line with the unexpected shocks to revenue. This article discusses the impact […]
Successful environmental protection through digitalization for 2022
After 5 years Saloodo! is still an ambitious logistics start-up, that sets new environmental standards in logistics through digitization.
