Freight Forwarders

EMO Trans builds bridges in Hamburg

The EMO Trans management had invited, and 170 leading members of the logistics company from 45 countries around the globe responded to the call to attend the agent’s Global Network Meeting in Hamburg. On the occasion, the 60th anniversary...

QCS grows from big to bigger

Frankfurt Airport has something to look forward to. The logistics company, Quick Cargo Service (QCS) is planning to consolidate cargo shipments there, in future, and set up its first air freight hub. This was announced at the company's annual...

DHL benefits from omnishoring

The relocation of industrial production to locations outside of China has become a growth driver for DHL, stated CEO Tobias Meyer of logistics giant, DeutschePost/DHL, in a report published in the daily newspaper, Süddeutsche Zeitung. He mentions Mexico as...

Cargo demand outgrew capacity in Q1, 2025

According to DHL Global Forwarding’s latest Air Freight Market Update, global air freight transport demand grew between 4-6% in the first quarter of 2025, while capacity increased by only 3-4% in the same period. All in all Q1 saw...

DSV finalizes Schenker acquisition

The Danish logistics giant DSV has taken over the Deutsche Bahn (DB) subsidiary, DB Schenker, for EUR 14.3 billion. The completion of the transaction was announced today (30APR25). This creates the largest global logistics group by far in terms...

EMO Trans Germany: Air freight grows above market average

EMO Trans Germany, by far the strongest national organization of the logistics provider within the EU, reports an average air freight volume growth of 5%. This applies to 2024 and the first weeks of the current year. Although the...

Freight forwarders juggle many topics

Within the complex world of air cargo logistics, the freight forwarder is the ultimate switchboard. At the World Cargo Summit 2025 in Ostend from 27-29JAN25, their role was discussed in the panel ‘Forwarders and the Future of the Air...

Air freight in Germany needs new dynamics

This year’s Frankfurt-held conference of air freight agents (organized by the forwarding association, DSLV), focused on the challenges the industry is facing and how shortcomings can be overcome. The result was a very mixed picture drawn by the 75...

Forwarders fear e-commerce stampede on general cargo

E-commerce has created a huge upheaval in the air cargo industry. The process may well be unstoppable, creating capacity problems that will also impact general cargo. This is one of the takeaways of a dedicated forum at Liège Airport...

DSV – Schenker – Mission accomplished

Danish logistics heavyweight, DSV has acquired DB Schenker from parent Deutsche Bahn, in a transaction worth EUR 14.3 billion. Including expected interest income until closing in Q2, 2025, the total sales value amounts to EUR 14.8 billion. CargoForwarder Global...

Commentary: DSV-Schenker takeover – one winner, many losers

As reported, logistics company DSV is to take over Deutsche Bahn subsidiary DB Schenker. This calls for a comment. “We would like to thank the German government and Deutsche Bahn for choosing financial investor CVC as our future majority shareholder....

Quick Cargo Service embarks on pan-European route

Nearshoring is a major issue for the logistics company. Instead of expanding towards the Far East, QCS has set up stations in Eastern Europe over the past two years. The company had planned with them becoming profitable after three...

DB Schenker steps into the OBC business

Logistics service provider DB Schenker has launched onboard courier services, this way enhancing its product portfolio offered to the market. Schenker reacts to the rapidly increasing global demand for fast and personalized transport of extremely urgent goods. Demand comes...

DB Schenker: quo vadis?

Where to, DB Schenker? The intended sale of the logistics giant, DB Schenker, has reached a decisive stage as demonstrated by roughly 20 potential buyers that have expressed their interest. The registration deadline for this step was 10FEB24. Among...

Dachser reports management changes

The 01JAN24 saw Tobias Burger become COO Air and Sea at logistics heavyweight, Dachser, and Roman Mueller assume the role of its Managing Director of the Asia Pacific Region. Both executives are tasked with driving the agent’s growth in...
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