As a freight forwarder or transport company, you need to ensure your drivers carry the correct documents, especially with cross-border logistics and when shipping to EU countries. If your drivers don’t have the correct documentation, it could...
It is essential to have an overview of the current market situation for freight forwarders and carriers to stay competitive, be profitable, and plan for the future of their business. We discuss how freight rates impact your company, factors...
Pallet shipping can be a more affordable way of transporting your goods. We discuss the solutions to the most important questions such as when pallet shipping is right for your business, how to ship by pallet, and the benefits and challenges of...
Cross-border logistics can help small to medium enterprises gain access to new customers and grow their business. We discuss what cross-border logistics is, the potential challenges, the benefits, and how you can start unlocking global markets.
What freight transportation trends and developments will have a lasting impact on the transport and logistics industry in 2024? When it comes to logistics trends, experts, analyses and discussions with representatives from business and science...
TIMOCOM is once again on the LogiMAT exhibitor list and will be exhibiting at this year’s edition of the logistics trade fair. The logistics industry is constantly up against challenges that can only be solved by taking an efficient and...
Want to master the daily challenges of freight management while also expanding your business? Read how TST Logistik has been able to record a 12% annual increase in business thanks to TIMOCOM – and why distribution planning is now even more fun.
Fast and transparent communication is crucial in logistics. Without communication guidelines, feedback processes or shipment tracking in customer service, you risk not only customer dissatisfaction but also lasting damage to your reputation.
Finding the freight required to avoid empty running may be a challenge, even taking the high number of offers available right now into consideration. That’s where TIMOCOM’s Marketplace comes in, by optimising capacities and helping to use...
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.
The negative impact that the planned increase in the cost of toll roads will have is not something we can afford to simply turn a blind eye to. The planned increase in the cost of road tolls in Germany, which will come into effect on 1...
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.
