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The race to develop autonomous driving: South Korea is planning the world’s largest test site K-City

Autonomous vehicles are safe, sustainable and cost-effective – these are the arguments that technology and automotive companies worldwide are using in their development of vehicles and control systems. So who is leading the pack on the global market? Who is able to offer the first credible systems that will really make driving easier for everyone? The race to develop the first autonomous vehicles is …

Half-time for DB Schenker

Formula 1: Start of a 24-hour race

Half-time – at least for DB Schenker. The racing calendar for the European Formula 1 season has Spielberg (Austria) as its third stop. The half-time review before the "24-hour dash" is positive. However, a major challenge awaits the logistics experts at the Austrian Grand Prix event in Spielberg. Back-to-back races mean that they only have 24 hours to transport the entire Mercedes-AMG Petronas …

DB Schenker turns its logistics terminals green

As pioneers in the field of green logistics, DB Schenker aims to set sectoral standards for the efficient and sustainable usage of resources. This also applies to the work done at logistics terminals. For this reason, DB Schenker is investing in green projects and initiatives that are designed to lead the way. Green logistics means more than just transport When they hear the term "green logistics," …

No Olympics, no World Cup – no problem

2017 is an in-between year for sports, with no Olympics, World Cup, or European Cup. But scores of other multi-sport events will see athletes from around the world competing against each other. The logisticians from DB SCHENKERsportsevents are present at several of the major events. Regional multi-sport events, international student games, and a get-together of the "old pros" The year of multi-sport …

Collective efficiency: Mobility researchers can learn from ants

Ants have created a highly efficient system to ensure the securest possible supply lines for their nests: The insects use pheromones to mark large numbers of different paths to food. The chemical concentration is highest on the shortest route, thereby enabling the ants to access food and building materials in the shortest possible time. The product of millions of years of evolution, this strategy is …

Spares logistics at its best – working for Vestas

Competition in the logistics market is intense and demand-driven. A logistics provider such as DB Schenker can only stay ahead of competitors if is willing to commit fully to service provision and is, at the same time, completely focused on quality. Spares logistics for Vestas Wind Systems A/S is a good example. Headquarted in the Danish town of Aarhus, it is the largest manufacturer of wind turbines …

Who is the next big thing? BVL showcases logistics newcomers

In the logistics sector, digitalization has unleashed a lot of new energy, tapping into potential and generating ideas for business. At the 2017 transport logistic trade fair, Germany's federal logistics association BVL (Bundesvereinigung Logistik) provided young start-up companies in the logistics field with a showcase for demonstrating their digital business ideas. The selected newcomers presented …

Mega-infrastructure – Part 1

Hong Kong: Home to the largest freight airport in the world

Hong Kong International Airport is the planet's biggest freight airport. The air freight hub of Chek Lap Kok on the island of the same name handles some 4.51 million tonnes of cargo every year, and this figure is set to rise. From a recreational area to the world's largest freight airport Passengers arriving in Hong Kong International are treated to a magnificent sight upon approach. The city's …

A post by guest writer Tobias Lenhart

Same-day delivery: Ordered today, delivered today

Same-day delivery is a real buzzword right now at e-commerce and logistics firms alike. But what exactly does this current trend mean for service providers and infrastructure? Tobias Lenhart has some insights into the challenges for and impact on the players involved. Flexible forms of delivery for success in e-commerce Few modern trends rival the potential of e-commerce to change the way we live. …