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When it comes to your airfreight, I know one thing for sure – your cargo has special importance and is of a time-sensitive nature. Come back every month to this thought leadership site where I’ll break down the latest news, views, and trends - all things airfreight. John McDonald Senior Vice...

Stay tuned if you’re moving your goods across the country or borders by land. I’m checking out the latest developments, trends, and opinions, and I’ll share my thought leadership right here – about every month. Feel free to interact and leave a comment or reach out to me directly. Bookmark...

“When it comes to the logistics industry, DB Schenker has been around for some time. Every month I’ll be providing my insight into what’s going on and what you need to know. I’ve been part of this industry for over 20 years, and my passion is all about the teams...

When Russia invaded Ukraine in February, it created a humanitarian crisis that quickly rippled across the globe. The invasion caused Europe's largest refugee crisis since World War II as nearly 8 million Ukrainians fled the country. With their key transportation routes cut off and supply chains in disarray, Ukrainians found...

DB Schenker’s expanded Indianapolis Logistics Hub caters to the health care, vaccine and pharmaceutical organizations that require end-to-end cold storage for critical products shipped between the US and Europe. Operating with the motto of “always putting the patient first,” DB Schenker’s Indianapolis Logistics Hub handles pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, vaccines,...

Today we announced that DB Schenker would purchase USA Truck (NASDAQ: USAK), a leading capacity solutions provider. Under the agreement DB Schenker will acquire all outstanding shares of USA Truck common stock for $31.72 per share in cash. The transaction values USA Truck at approximately $435 million, including assumed cash...

A time to reflect on the importance of safety in the workplace, National Safety Month is celebrated every June. Originated by the National Safety Council in 1996, the month is for spreading awareness of safety hazards and unintentional injuries for industrial workers in the US. National Safety Month is important...

As one of the three largest wine consuming countries in the world, the US presents ample opportunity for entrepreneurs looking to introduce Americans to high-quality wines from around the world. When David Hewan saw the opportunity to import quality South African wines and distribute them to restaurants, country clubs, wine...

Coming off from a record year for foreign trade in 2021, Peru is now well positioned to continue growing its export volume, which reached nearly 35% last year—the highest on record for the country. Peru’s agribusiness sector played an important role in the country’s overall trade increases in 2021. In...

David Resetar almost couldn’t believe his ears. Did the major automobile manufacturer really just tell him that its main key performance indicator (KPI) was percentage of uplift weekly? In other words, the Detroit-based manufacturer is narrowly focused on getting its containers of  automotive components  physically loaded onto ships. As long...