The past year was one big challenge: lockdowns and global-scale isolation during the corona pandemic damaged economies and societies around the world. Times are rough for logistics providers. As the pandemic is far from being over, 2021 will see more challenges. And the effects on global economy and companies in various countries are only vaguely perceptible. But which trends govern the sector? What …
DB Schenker has extended its global flight network. A total of 43 weekly flights transport as much cargo as 135 wide-body passenger aircraft normally would hold. There are now even flights that connect America, Europe and Asia directly. This is a new chapter in DB Schenker's corporate history - and a real plus for the shippers. Fewer passengers, less cargo capacity Why more cargo flights now? As so …
The wine market in turmoil. The Corona pandemic made exporting wine difficult to achieve. Aeroplanes were grounded and sea freight containers were left unloaded. For a short time, even the wine trade between European neighbors came to a halt. Closed bars and restaurants meant that wine was consumed less in countries that depend on tourism. Finally, the buying behaviour of many consumers changed …
It's the same story every year: For some it's joyful anticipation, for others it's an uneasy feeling somewhere in the pit of the stomach. No, it's not about visiting family, but rather the question: will there be a white winter? When the city and the countryside are covered with a blanket of snow, it gives the impression for a brief moment that the world is moving a little slower. On road and rail, …
Air freight means speed – that’s the idea. And because these days things usually have to go faster and faster, air freight is experiencing rapid growth as well. But the idea of high speed applies only as long as the cargo is in the air. On the ground, however, other laws prevail that clever logisticians have to master. Especially in the most urgent time of the year, at the year’s end. "The speed at …
When the Christmas or New Year's spirit comes around in Germany, many people continue to work. They ensure that the country can pick up speed again in the new year and that we don't have to worry about the supply chains that supply us even during the holidays. At DB Schenker, for example, hundreds of employees are already on the job in advance so that the transport operations keep functioning at the …
When Germany stands still for Christmas or New Year, many people continue to work. They ensure that the country can pick up speed again in the New Year and that we don't have to worry about the supply chains that serve us even during the holidays. At DB Schenker, for example, hundreds of employees are already operating in advance to enable the calm at the turn of the year. For example, at the …
“What has occurred here in Neufahrn in the past three years has never happened in the history of Schenker Germany. In order to be able to grow at our strategically important location in Neufahrn near Munich, we forged the ambitious plan to build something new in the existing building during ongoing operations. We fought together for this project - and now we've made it. ”This is how Manfred John, Head …
If you want to know what makes flight LH8406 so extraordinary, you don't have to look into the cargo hold filled by DB Schenker or into the cockpit - but into the refueling system at the airport. For the first time in the history of commercial aviation, a cargo airplane took off on 29 November that completely covered its fuel requirements with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Geographically it was …
