Culture

A month-long observation that dates back to 1968 and that was enacted into law in 1988, Hispanic Heritage Month begins with the September 15th anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua; and includes both the Mexican and Chilean independence days on September...

In 1996, the National Safety Council (NSC) made June “National Safety Month” in the U.S., with the goal of increasing public awareness of the leading safety and health risks that increase during the hot summer months. The NSC also wanted to help decrease the number of injuries and deaths at...

With the world in the midst of a massive COVID-19 vaccine rollout, security experts are keeping a close eye on any “bad actors” who threaten the manufacture and/or distribution of these critical formulas. Reliant on an intricate web of global entities, the rollouts have already been impacted by several different...

“Having a diverse workforce is not enough. Creating an inclusive environment for our diverse workforce to thrive in, is the key to unlock greater creativity, innovation, and groundbreaking solutions for our customers. An integral part of building such an inclusive culture is showcasing our talented employees and their personal stories and celebrating...

On a daily basis, we are constantly impressed by our employees’ performance, remarkable talents, and willingness to go the extra mile to make sure DB Schenker’s customers are always taken care of! As they take on more work, assume new responsibilities, and stretch their own career horizons, our team members...

An annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history, Black History Month is the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black...

When Hessel Verhage moved into the role of CEO for DB Schenker’s Region Americas last year, he brought his nearly 30 years of experience in the logistics industry along with him. A U.S. Army veteran, Verhage is also a veteran who delivers a high level of discipline, expertise, and commitment...

Every year, the United States observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th by celebrating the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America. The month-long observation started in 1968 as Hispanic Heritage Week under President Lyndon...

As the labor market continues to tighten, more companies are taking the necessary steps to recruit and retain more women in a wide range of supply chain jobs. When Gartner surveyed companies last year about the number of women holding senior leadership positions in supply chain, 14% of firms (down...

When you step foot into any DB Schenker office, whether in Sao Paulo or San Diego, one thing remains constant: (besides the bright red) it’s our people! Although we all come from diverse backgrounds, we have the same mission of being one team with one goal. Our differences make our company...