Logistic News

Away through German toll history: the toll odyssey. In 1990: Germany, fresh after reunification, had an idea: "Let's introduce a toll for trucks to cover road costs!" Many thought it was a particularly clever idea to make foreign trucks in particular pay. EU court: "Uh, stop a bit, dear Germans. You can't just charge foreign trucks - that's against EU law!" 2003: After much debate and drafting, the Bundestag proudly announces, "Our toll system is almost ready! Let’s go in August...

The "EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework" came into force on July 11, 2023, a new data protection agreement between the EU and the U.S. designed to facilitate data transfers from European to American companies. It replaces the previous "Safe Harbor" and "Privacy Shield" agreements, which were declared invalid by the ECJ (European Court of Justice). These agreements govern the conditions under which personal data of EU citizens can be transferred to the US. This new agreement forms the basis for...

In today's economic climate, every company is under immense pressure to operate efficiently and minimize its operating costs in order to survive in a competitive marketplace. A key part of this process is effectively managing the transportation and distribution of goods. Implementing a high-performance transportation management system can help increase profitability, improve customer service, and promote sustainability. What is transportation management? Transportation management...

NeoCargo is a company that emerged from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and whose shareholders are mostly partners from the Elvis cargo cooperation. This digital networking platform for medium-sized forwarding and transport companies aims to improve and simplify communication and information exchange in the logistics industry. The main function of the NeoCargo platform is to connect all connected users with the help of a data converter. This converter enables a standardized...

3PL stands for Third-Party Logistics. It is a type of logistics service that outsources a part or all of a company's supply chain management functions to a third-party provider. 3PL companies typically provide a wide range of logistics services, including transportation, warehousing, distribution, inventory management, and other customized services tailored to a company's specific needs. The main advantage of using a 3PL provider is that it allows businesses to focus on their core...

Logistics management is an important part of corporate management that deals with the planning, control and execution of the flow of goods and information. In this blog post, we want to take a closer look at logistics management and show you what it means for businesses. Definition of logistics management Logistics management encompasses all activities necessary to plan, control and monitor the flow of goods and information within a company and between companies and their customers. The...

Here are a few possible developments and trends that could await the European logistics industry in 2023: Growth of the e-commerce industry: Demand for fast and reliable delivery options will continue to increase, leading to growth in online retailing and therefore the logistics industry. Internationalization: Globalization and free trade will help European companies expand their supply chains to other markets and rely on international logistics service providers. Digitalization:...

The logistics industry is a major industry that has undergone significant changes in recent years. Due to increasing globalization and growing trade, the demands on the logistics industry have become more and more demanding. At the same time, transportation and storage methods have evolved greatly with the development of new technologies, such as blockchain. Artificial intelligence (AI) is also playing an increasingly important role in the logistics industry. AI systems can analyze and...

The idea of an AI-driven freight exchange and logistics platform is not new. However, no company has yet succeeded in developing "AI" and "logistics" in a way that creates real value and benefits for all parties involved. What is AI? AI is the abbreviation for artificial intelligence. AI refers to the ability of a computer system to mimic or outperform human tasks. AI systems are often used in fields where it is difficult to find human experts, such as medicine, financial analysis, or stock...