Strengthening the location: More than just advertising measures in the region
Anyone who runs a craft company with small sales somewhere in the countryside knows too well how important it is to be on good terms with the people of the region. After all, they are their most important customers. In the case of transportation or logistics, this basic idea is often less prevalent. After all, […]
The impact of EU’s Mobility Package on transportation costs
The Mobility Package is a set of EU rules that attempts to eliminate price discrimination in the road transportation sector while also improving working conditions for drivers throughout Europe. The most recent restrictions already have substantial influence on road freight operations in Europe, placing more pressure on capacity and rates. We reported here on the […]
The Power Of Resilience: 6 Tactics For A Stronger, More Resilient Supply Chain.
Germany Before the Ukrainian-Russian conflict the country had already a 14.3 percent increase in energy costs, as well as the knock-on impact on gasoline prices (which rose by 20 percent) and food prices (which rose by 4.9 percent), all led to the country’s inflation rate rising to 4.1 percent per end of 2021, the highest […]
Digital logistics: How can logistics benefit from data science?
Until not so long ago, the logistics industry was dependent on outdated manual processes with inflexible equipment and machinery, which meant that productivity, profit opportunities and customer satisfaction fell by the wayside. But that is now changing. Advances in digital technologies, ever-changing customer preferences and the success story of e-commerce make logistics a perfect case […]
Freight rates continue to rise dramatically in 2022
Companies have to brace for more steep increases in shipping and logistic costs. There are numerous explanations for the raise in freight rates: EU Mobility Package 2022 implementation Without a question, one of the most serious issues currently affecting the transportation costs are the Mobility package modifications (we informed here about the newest restrictions and […]
Why Logistics Plays Big for Valentine’s Day
Unseen performance behind the scenes When it comes to showing their affection, Valentine’s Day is a wonderful barometer of how much people are prepared to spend. What few people realize is that behind every bunch of roses and bag of sweets is an unseen and meticulously choreographed ballet of logistics that takes place behind the […]
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 […]
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 […]
