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DB Schenker onboard courier service goes global

German-owned global forwarder DB Schenker has an onboard courier (OBC) service for urgent small and high-value shipments as part of ‘white glove’ portfolio. After an initial trial period, DB Schenker has set up an OBC service team operating from three different continents to guarantee round the clock availability. Customers receive a quote within minutes and a human courier is dispatched at short notice to personally accompany the cargo as a passenger ... [+]

German forwarding giant DB Schenker up for sale

German state rail operator Deutsche Bahn has launched the sale of its DB Schenker arm, one of the world’s largest forwarding and logistics companies. The DB Group said that investors would need to express interest in the next few weeks. The company is valued at between €12 billion €20bn (US$13.2-20bn). According to ... [+]

DB Schenker uses ultra-thin high-tech labels

Tracking technology as a sticker: DB Schenker is the first logistics provider from Europe to offer global tracking of freight shipments with the new ultra-thin tracking label by high-tech developer Sensos. The disposable label can be attached to containers, pallets, or individual cartons, enabling shipment tracking for land, air and ... [+]

DB Schenker launches global CO2-neutral air freight offer

DB Schenker has extended its portfolio of climate-friendlier logistics solutions by opening the next chapter of greener transport in air freight.DB Schenker has purchased massive volumes of biofuel to push decarbonization.With immediate effect, customers can choose Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) for their air transport to anywhere in the world and ... [+]

Spare parts from the cloud

DB Schenker has become a sustainable spare parts logistics pioneer. "We are the first global logistics provider to offer spare parts delivery via 3D printing. Products from our virtual warehouse are available in a very short time and are manufactured exactly where they are needed," said CEO of DB Schenker, ... [+]

DB Schenker launches charter flights between Europe and South America

DB Schenker began offering additional charter capacities across the Atlantic the week of August 8. . The new route starts from the Netherlands and reaches Brazil after two stopovers in the USA. In South America, direct connections to Argentina and Chile are available. The weekly freight charter flight provides 50 ... [+]

DB Schenker, USA Truck Combine

DB Schenker announced an agreement under which 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 and debt. The combination advances DB Schenker and USA Truck’s shared vision to become ... [+]

DB starts operations of Rail Bridge with relief goods for Ukraine

The rail bridge operated by DB Cargo and DB Schenker is picking up speed. On Friday night (March 11), a first train carrying relief goods for the people of Ukraine started at the Seddin marshalling yard near Berlin. The train is loaded with 15 containers. The cargo includes sleeping bags, ... [+]

Growing alliance for the environment

Another major global player joins DB Schenker and Lufthansa Cargo on their way towards greener supply chains: Global hardware technology provider Lenovo decided to let fly 20 tons of chargeable weight per week from Shanghai (PVG) to Frankfurt (FRA). The carbon-neutral freighter flight is the only regular full charter connection ... [+]

DB Schenker heads into anniversary year

From horse-drawn carriage to freighter drones: In 2022, DB Schenker celebrates its 150th corporate anniversary. Building on extensive experience in supply chain management, the Germany-headquartered company has long become one of the world’s leading logistics service providers. Today marks the kick-off into an anniversary year with a multitude of external ... [+]