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Nestled in the picturesque municipality of Oberstadion in northern Baden-Württemberg, family-run logistics company HTR Logistik serves the whole of Europe – but that wasn’t always the plan. Read our blog post to find out how what seemed like...

Thomas Kogler, founder and Chief Executive of Spedination GmbH, can no longer bear the thought of a world without APIs. ‘We just wouldn’t be able to cope anymore. In fact, it would be something of a nightmare,’ he says.

LTL shipping lets businesses ship smaller quantities which can help to reduce costs. It is ideal for small businesses but can be used by any business trying to lower their transportation costs. Find out what LTL shipping involves, if it suits...

The last few years have seen a series of unprecedented changes in the haulage and freight sector in the UK. Enormous political and logistical challenges and opportunities have arisen as a result of the shifts brought about by events from Brexit...

The EU’s position on the issue as is follows: ‘Any legislation on corporate responsibility must ensure that the future belongs to companies that treat people and the environment in a sustainable way and not to those that have made a business...

Commercial and industrial companies want to make sure their goods reach their destination safely and on time, so it’s vital that they choose the right transport provider. Read this blog post to find out how to select the right providers for your...

Fresh food logistics is one of the most challenging aspects of the food industry supply chain. Delivering high-quality products to customers under any circumstances requires reliable and efficient logistics. Fresh food comes with various...

When goods are delivered to a customer, they are handed over together with the right number of pallets needed to transport them. In return, the lorry driver also takes back the same number of pallets they have just dropped off, so as to maintain...

Having an optimised cash flow is vital for transport companies – it allows them to cover their costs, make investments and keep the company on stable financial footing. We have five tips for you that will help you optimise your cash flow.

The decision to leave the European Single Market and the Customs Union has fundamentally changed UK border controls and customs clearance. This directly impacts importers and exporters, as well as transporters, moving goods between the UK and...

Warehouse operations should be optimised to ensure your business keeps costs down and increases its profits. There are ways to improve each process in your warehouse operations which can make your system smoother and quicker and helps you...

Starting with only 1 truck in 1945, family owned Weerts expands in Europe thanks to TIMOCOM

HGV bans in Europe can cause delays and a loss of profit for you if you aren’t organised. With so many things to do, it can be stressful trying to remember to check when you can’t drive in certain countries during certain times. Software can...

Transport processes, without stacks of paper? The digital consignment note is here to help. From a technical standpoint, the e-CMR has been available for a long time. However, in Germany and other European countries, implementation has been...

Freight exchanges allow freight forwarders and hauliers to advertise their available transport capacity and search for suitable freight at the same time. These platforms are now widely used in the logistics industry and offer numerous advantages.

The summer has finally arrived – but it’s a challenging time of year for lorry drivers. The heat, the longer days and the busy roads can all make doing their job more difficult than normal. Our list of simple tips and tricks will help lorry...

Starting a haulage company can be a great way of becoming your own boss. The global haulage market size is estimated at $2,945.6 billion and is increasing. The pandemic created more demand because of more people purchasing online. While rising...

As with many other facets of modern life, the logistics industry loves to work with a variety of industry-specific terminology and abbreviations. ERP, ETA, consolidation and part load are just some of them. Anyone new to the industry may find it...