Contract Logistics

Artificial Intelligence in Logistics
Features,  Trends

The use of Artificial Intelligence in logistics

Digitalization and AI are currently transforming almost every industry – logistics is one of them. the question of how AI can be used to increase speed, efficiency, and accuracy across the supply chain is…

Two robots and a man in the back
Features

Robots and Artificial Intelligence

DB Schenker invests in Gideon Brothers a robotics and AI solutions company after long term history.

Innovation and technology in warehousing - woman uses exoskeleton to lift heavy load
Trends

New era of warehousing

Discover 8 trends in the new era of warehousing, driven by technology and innovation – and with huge potential to optimize operations and improve efficiency.

Employee standing in front of the FAIR accelerator
Features

Logistics for the FAIR particle accelerator

Up to 35 tons in weight and with highly sensitive components: As a logistics partner for the GSI Helmholtz Center for Heavy Ion Research, DB Schenker transports high-tech components for the FAIR accelerator.

Green warehouses: DB Schenker's site in Dubai
Features

Green warehouses for a green future

From solar energy to weather-tight installations, green warehouses are essential for reducing energy output, improving efficiency and achieving clean logistics operations.

Thomas Ruelke
Opinions

Growing in the last big market

Thomas Ruelke, Chief Commercial Officer Middle East & Africa at DB Schenker, on the success factors, challenges and strategies associated with growing in the African market.

Florian Reuter, CEO Volocopter
Opinions,  Trends

“I don’t think we have fully realized the opportunity given to us by cargo drones and air taxis”

Logistics Matters interviewed Florian Reuter, CEO of Volocopter, on the general application of cargo drones and air taxis. What can they do for the logistics industry, and what the future will look like?

Trends

Cold chain logistics – Health is the most important good in life

Pharma products, such as the COVID-19 vaccine, require a resilient cold chain to maintain product integrity and save lives. How does the logistics industry cope with these challenges?

Birdseye view of employees using social distancing wearables in a warehouse
News

Social distancing wearables to keep employees safe

DB Schenker has implemented social distancing wearables in logistics operations in Neu-Isenburg, Germany. The solution from Kinexon protects against the spread of COVID-19 while allowing business continuity.

Features

Creating the warehouse of the future

Automation has played a key part in warehouse transformation, empowering companies to increase efficiency and boost productivity. What will the warehouse of the future look like?