logistics

Christmas without presents? There is a shortage of 100,000 truck drivers in Germany

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Christmas without presents? There is a shortage of 100,000 truck drivers in Germany

Weihnachten ohne Geschenke? Für viele Deutsche könnte das dieses Jahr bittere Realität werden. Denn Spediteure und Fuhrunternehmer schlagen Alarm – weil ihnen 100.000 Lkw-Fahrer fehlen. Viele Waren werden deshalb nicht rechtzeitig bei Händlern und Kunden ankommen. „Jedes Jahr verlieren wir weitere 15.000 Fahrer“, sagt Professor Dirk Engelhardt (51), Vorstandssprecher des Bundesverbandes Güterkraftverkehr Logistik und Entsorgung … Read more

LOK Report – Bavaria: LOKLIVE 2024 enjoyed by more than 600 visitors – a great success

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LOK Report – Bavaria: LOKLIVE 2024 enjoyed by more than 600 visitors – a great success

Pictures of the Augsburg Railway Park. The second edition of the LOKLIVE career information and training fair, which took place on Sunday in the Augsburg railway park, was a great success. More than 600 visitors found their way to the rail park to find out about job opportunities and career paths in the rail transport … Read more

“The situation is difficult,” said Sazonov, what was the problem of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region –

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“The situation is difficult,” said Sazonov, what was the problem of the Armed Forces of Ukraine in the Kursk region –

Ukrainian troops have some problems with logistics in the direction of Kursk. The situation in the Kursk region is now very difficult, as the Russians were able to break through and the Armed Forces of Ukraine have problems with logistics. This was announced by Ukrainian political scientist and serviceman of the Armed Forces of Ukraine … Read more

LOK Report – ACRI: Czech companies signed contracts worth more than CZK 1 billion (EUR 40 million) at InnoTrans 2024

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LOK Report – ACRI: Czech companies signed contracts worth more than CZK 1 billion (EUR 40 million) at InnoTrans 2024

ACRI Photos. This year’s InnoTrans trade fair, which took place a few days ago in Berlin, ended with an outstanding success for the Czech railway industry. More than 30 members of the Czech Railway Industry Association (Asociace podniků českého železničního průmyslu, ACRI) exhibited their products and cutting-edge technologies. In addition to new business deals, Czech … Read more

LOK Report – VDV: 3rd Education Conference “MoNet Education” presented

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LOK Report – VDV: 3rd Education Conference “MoNet Education” presented

Photo VDV. After a three-year development phase, the new mobility network education (“MoNet Education”) – the platform for exchange, networking, further training and knowledge in public transport – was presented at the 3rd VDV Education Conference. “The platform comes at the right time. Because not only the world of work is changing rapidly, but also … Read more

LOK Report – Baden-Württemberg: Maulbronner Kräuter at the weekend

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LOK Report – Baden-Württemberg: Maulbronner Kräuter at the weekend

VCD Photo. Next weekend, the well-known herb and harvest market will once again take place in the monastery courtyard in Maulbronn. After the improvement of the bus timetables and additional special trains ordered by the state of Baden-Württemberg, market visitors can reach the monastery courtyard every 30 minutes by public transport. This is pointed out … Read more

DHL brings F1 to Zandvoort • TTM.nl

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DHL brings F1 to Zandvoort • TTM.nl

The summer holidays are over: also for Formula 1. This weekend the Dutch Grand Prix will take place at Circuit Zandvoort. Everyone is eagerly awaiting Max Verstappen’s performance. But the logistical race for the real race on Sunday is at least as challenging. “But failure is not an option.” Peter de Weerd of Warehousetotaal went … Read more

LOK Report – Australia: Welcome aboard

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LOK Report – Australia: Welcome aboard

August 19, 2024 was a historic day in NSW’s transport history: a 15.5 km section of the Sydney subway was opened to the public. The route runs from Chatswood in the northwest of the city, under the harbor, through the central business district to the suburb of Sydenham. This new section of line is part … Read more

Motorway expansion – CDU MP Ploß sees Hamburg logistics location threatened – Economy

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Motorway expansion – CDU MP Ploß sees Hamburg logistics location threatened – Economy

“Hamburg has been a logistics city for centuries and relies on its transport routes like no other city,” said Ploß, who is also the Union’s chairman in the Bundestag’s transport committee. “But the Hamburg Senate and the traffic light government in Berlin are neglecting the necessary infrastructure.” He called for “a real acceleration in planning … Read more