Digitalisation of logistics
Empty shelves, sold-out petrol stations: What happened in the UK in autumn is also threatening Germany. At the same time, the just-in-time principle has massively changed the logistics industry. The digitalisation of logistics is becoming a survival factor. by Dirk Mewis The German Freight Forwarding and Logistics Association (DSLV) estimates that the industry is already […]
Electric or synthetic
Electric or synthetic By 2030, one third of freight transport is to be powered by electricity or synthetic fuels. In addition, the traffic light coalition has announced the introduction of a CO₂ surcharge in the truck toll from 2023 and the inclusion of commercial road haulage from 3.5 tonnes. by Dirk Mewis and Oliver Kröll […]
Shorten transport routes
Shorten transport routes According to a DIHK survey, many German companies are increasingly sceptical about cooperation with suppliers from China, are looking for alternatives to the “workbench of the world” and are relying on shorter transport routes. This creates special opportunities for suppliers from Eastern Europe. . by Dirk Mewis According to German industry, material […]
Record profits in the crisis
Record profits in the crisis Despite the chip crisis, Corona and disrupted supply chains, the DAX companies achieved record profits and sales in the third quarter. The large forwarding companies also earned well. by Dirk Mewis Germany’s top corporations are thus generating more turnover than ever before, with Asia in particular driving business. Overall, the […]
Reshoring changes “just-in-time” doctrine
Consumer electronics, household appliances and toys are in short supply during the Christmas season. Experts fear that the temporary problem will become permanent. The first companies are reacting, but retreating to one’s own continent, so-called “reshoring”, is only of limited use. by Dirk Mewis In the second Corona autumn, Germany is experiencing a state not […]
Sentiment in the German economy is deteriorating
The supply bottlenecks are causing problems for companies: the Ifo Institute’s business climate index has continued to fall. Economist Clemens Fuest speaks of a “bottleneck recession” in this context. by Dirk Mewis In September, the mood in the German economy deteriorated again. The Ifo Business Climate, Germany’s most important economic barometer, fell by 0.8 points […]
Lack of 100,000 truck drivers
Lack of 100,000 truck drivers Retailers warn of bottlenecks. To combat the driver shortage, the British government now wants to do “whatever it takes”. Because there are only ten days left to save the Christmas business. . Denn es bleiben nur zehn Tage, um das Weihnachtsgeschäft zu retten. by Dirk Mewis The British Retail Federation […]
Logistics on every transport route
Logistics on every transport route The company was already well positioned on land and in the air. Now the logistics group Deutsche Post DHL is taking over the Mainz-based sea freight specialist J.F. Hillebrand. by Dirk Mewis Logistics group Deutsche Post DHL wants to take over Mainz-based sea freight specialist J.F. Hillebrand in order to […]
Ship congestion in China
Ship congestion in China The delta variant of the corona virus is again causing problems for China. After a Corona outbreak, two important ports are closed again, and the global exchange of goods is once again at a standstill. China is not the only country to experience major shipping congestion outside its ports. by Dirk […]
Supply bottlenecks for exporters
Supply bottlenecks for exporters The global economic recovery continues to boost German exports, but the race to catch up is being slowed down. The problem: export companies are experiencing supply bottlenecks. by Dirk Mewis Primarily due to strong demand from China, the U.S. and the EU, Germany’s exporters are benefiting for the twelfth month in […]