Videos and articles on logistics, transport and supply chain
Logistics processes are becoming increasingly important in almost all industries. Whether it's storage, transport, or digital control of supply chains, modern solutions ensure efficiency, availability, and smooth processes.
Solutions, networks and innovations for modern freight transport
Major topics in the logistics industry
Anyone who looks at the logistics industry from an organisational perspective will quickly recognise how strongly global developments, technological innovations and structural issu... transport logistic 2019: Important topics
Record-breaking fair demonstrates strength of logistics industry
The rush to the logistics trade fair in Munich sends a clear signal in the first few days: the industry is looking for exchange – and finding it in large numbers. Stefan Rummel, Ma... Interim assessment of transport logistic 2019
The last mile as a key challenge for logistics
For several years now, the last mile has been one of the most pressing issues in logistics. There is hardly a technical discussion that does not touch on delivery concepts, urban t... Logistics: The last mile
Astrata: Digital logistics solutions as a global approach
Digital logistics solutions are no longer an add-on, but a central component of modern business management. In an industry characterised by internationally networked supply chains,... Astrata: logistics solutions
Telematics systems for digital logistics processes
The world of telematics is a prime example of the profound change that transport and logistics companies are currently undergoing. Today, logistics is no longer a linear process, b... Astrata Telematik: Connecting Data on the Move
BPW AirSave Tyre pressure control system for trailers
In transport logistics, a seemingly small component often determines the smooth operation of entire fleets. Tyres are among the most heavily loaded components in trailer operation.... AirSave tire pressure control
Digital load securing for greater safety in transport
Digital solutions are changing freight transport in an area that has long been considered purely mechanical: load securing. Tension belts, ratchets and lashing points are establish... iBelt load securing
Container logistics and data for hinterland processes
Even at first glance, the exhibition stand makes it clear what it's all about: containers and data. The two are inseparable if logistics are to be not only physically functional, b... Logistics hinterland transports
Power supply for battery trains on the railways
The discussion about the future of rail transport is no longer just about new vehicles or faster connections. The focus is increasingly on how existing networks can be used more ef... Battery trains: Power supply
Digital train path booking at DB Netze
People who travel by train usually focus on passenger transport. Some are also familiar with freight transport under the name DB Cargo. Far less visible, however, is the area that ... Train path planning with the Click & Ride app
Hydrogen in rail transport
The discussion about alternative drive systems in rail transport has gained considerable momentum in recent years. While overhead lines have long been established on many routes, a... DB Netze: Hydrogen train
Economic situation and caution in the logistics industry
The mood at leading international trade fairs is traditionally considered a reliable seismograph for the economic situation of an industry. Discussions at the stands, restraint in ... Transport and logistics industry: Economic development
Drone logistics in parcel delivery
The idea that parcels will be delivered en masse by drones in the future persists. Images of autonomous aircraft flying over city centres feature in many visions of the future of l... DHL: Drones in logistics
Robotics and automation at DHL
The logistics industry is facing a structural challenge that goes far beyond short-term economic cycles. Societies are ageing, the labour market is shrinking, and at the same time,... DHL: Robots in logistics
Green Energy Logistics at DHL
Logistics is at a point where technological development and social expectations are directly colliding. Customers expect fast deliveries, while at the same time there is growing aw... DHL Trend Radar: Green Energy Logistics
Digitalisation and automation shape logistics
The logistics industry has been under constant pressure to change for years. Hardly any other sector of the economy is so closely linked to global developments, technological advan... Digitalisation of the logistics industry
Digital logistics processes with Habbl
The logistics industry is in the midst of structural change. What was long characterised by telephone calls, paper documents and manual coordination is increasingly being digitised... Habbl logistics app
Logistics solutions along the supply chain at Group7
Today, logistics is much more than just the transport of goods. It connects production sites, trade structures and end customers to form complex value chains that must function rel... Procurement logistics & contract logistics
Drones in the high-bay warehouse at Group7
Logistics centres have been under considerable pressure to change for years. Increasing shipment volumes, shorter delivery times and growing demands for transparency are coming up ... Drone for high-rack use
Automated master data capture in shipping
In logistics, it is often not the transport itself that determines efficiency, but the quality of the underlying data. Missing or inaccurate master data leads to incorrect packagin... Volume measurement of goods
Logistics software and volume recording in shipping
The requirements for logistics software have changed significantly in recent years. Shipping is no longer an isolated step at the end of a value chain, but an integral part of comp... Shipping software & logistics
Kärcher: Cleaning of tanks and silo vehicles
Cleaning tanks, containers and silo vehicles is one of the most demanding tasks in industrial logistics. These containers are used to transport a wide variety of products – from fo... Kärcher cleaning equipment
Heavy-duty vehicles for logistics and industry
Heavy-duty vehicles are among the silent achievers of modern industrial and logistics processes. They move loads that are far beyond what classic transport technology can handle. Industrial and logistics processes: heavy-duty vehicles
Ergonomic driver's workstations in swap body operations
Everyday life at a transhipment terminal is characterised by repetition, time pressure and physical strain. Drivers move their vehicles every minute, get in and out, manoeuvre unde... Kamag: New driver's cab
Trailer development for efficient transport logistics
Trailers are the inconspicuous but central part of every truck combination. While motorisation, assistance systems and cab technology receive a lot of attention, the rear structure... Trailer solutions for long-distance transport
Krone system world for trailer operation
The Krone logo is omnipresent on the roads. Anyone involved in the commercial vehicle sector has associated the name with trailers, semi-trailers and swap bodies for decades. That ... Krone trailer construction
Krone Think Tank for logistics issues
The term ‘think tank’ has long been established in business and politics. Translated into German, it refers to a ‘Denkfabrik’ – a place where the focus is not on operational constr... Logistics Think Tank
Growth prospects for transport logistic
After a record year, many industries are wondering how resilient growth will remain under changed economic conditions. This assessment is also crucial for leading international tra... Outlook for transport logistic 2021
Mercedes-Benz Truck App Portal
The digitalisation of commercial vehicles is no longer progressing gradually, but structurally. It is no longer just about telematics data or individual assistance systems, but abo... Mercedes-Benz Truck App Portal
Michelin focuses on digital mobility
Anyone who enters a Michelin exhibition stand and sees only a few tyres will experience a deliberate break with expectations. The reduced physical presence is no coincidence, but r... Michelin: Development into a mobility provider
Michelin MyBestRoute for route planning in trucks
Today's transport planners operate in a challenging environment characterised by time pressure, cost control and increasing regulatory complexity. Dispatchers are faced with the da... Michelin MyBestRoute truck route planner
Last Mile as an urban logistics concept from Rytle
For years, the last mile has been considered the critical point of modern logistics. Hardly any other section of the supply chain is as complex, as cost-intensive and at the same t... Networked last mile logistics concept
Smartron locomotive for standardised freight transport
Anyone buying a locomotive usually expects individual configuration options. Additional equipment, technical options or country-specific adaptations have been standard in the railw... Siemens Smartron locomotive
Dual-mode locomotive for flexible freight transport
Rail transport is under growing pressure to become more efficient, flexible and economical. In freight transport in particular, different realities collide: electrified main lines ... Siemens Vectron dual-mode locomotive
Toll Collect in direct communication about tolls and technology
Increasing digitalisation in the transport sector is changing many processes, but it cannot replace personal contact. Complex systems such as the lorry toll in particular show that... Toll Collect Customer Service
Toll2Go integrates cross-border truck tolls
European freight transport is characterised by cross-border relations, tight time windows and high administrative pressure. In international road transport in particular, the smoot... Toll2Go integrated truck toll
Autonomous driving at VW Commercial Vehicles
Autonomous driving has been considered one of the major topics of the future in the automotive industry for years. However, there is often a considerable gap between visionary anno... VW: Autonomous driving
Truck Jobs and appreciation for drivers
The transport and logistics industry is one of the pillars of modern economies, but is often reduced in society to vehicles, goods flows and efficiency indicators. The people who k... Truck driver placement
Vacuum train from Munich for high-speed transport
The view of new mobility concepts is often sobering in everyday life. Much of it seems like a pipe dream, while other ideas remain stuck in concept studies. This makes it all the m... TUM NEXT Prototypes: Hyperloop
Electric mobility for the last mile at VW Commercial Vehicles
At VW Commercial Vehicles, electric mobility is no longer an abstract promise for the future, but a concrete field of work with clearly defined application scenarios. The focus is ... VW I.D. Buzz Cargo
Digital systems for modern logistics processes
Digitalization is fundamentally changing the logistics industry – from planning and execution to analysis. New software solutions and platforms create real-time transparency and increase efficiency along the entire supply chain. Companies are increasingly relying on digital tools to optimize material flows, resources, and routes – whether in warehouse management, transport, or returns management.
- Logistics platforms for automated transport planning
- Software for real-time data analysis and tracking
- Digital solutions for load carrier and returns management
Automation and robotics in intralogistics and transport
With the increasing demand for speed and precision, the requirements for internal logistics processes are also rising. Autonomous mobile robots, flexible palletizing systems, and automated warehouse solutions are being used in more and more industries. The focus is on both safety and efficiency, for example, when navigating AMRs through warehouses or picking orders in high-bay warehouses.
- Mobile robotics for transport and warehouse logistics
- Palletizing robots and flexible end-of-line systems
- Automated small parts warehouses and shuttle systems
Sustainable transport solutions and networked supply chains
The pressure to decarbonize does not stop at the logistics industry. Whether alternative drive systems, reusable packaging, or optimized route planning – many innovations today aim to achieve efficiency while reducing the ecological footprint. At the same time, the issue of resilience is becoming increasingly important: supply chains should not only be networked, but also resistant to disruptions.
- Networked transport concepts and intelligent fleet management
- Sustainable packaging solutions and circular systems
- New forms of mobility for urban logistics
Logistics as a professional field: definition, tasks, and significance for companies
The definition of logistics encompasses much more than the mere transport of goods. It describes the holistic planning, management, and control of material, information, and goods flows—from the point of origin to the end point at the customer. Key tasks include demand-driven supply, optimal use of resources, and coordination of all processes involved along the value chain. In practice, this ranges from procurement and warehousing to delivery and returns processing. Closely linked to this development is supply chain management, which adds a strategic perspective to logistics. The aim is to coordinate entire supply chains across companies and make them resilient. Distribution logistics in particular demonstrates how important transparent processes and reliable control are in order to meet delivery times, ensure service quality, and keep costs under control at the same time. Efficient warehouse structures, intelligent IT systems, and data-based forecasts play a central role in this. As complexity increases, so does the demand for qualified specialists. A degree in logistics or supply chain management not only teaches the fundamentals of business administration, but also provides a technical understanding of digital systems, automation, and process optimization. Graduates work at the interface between IT, production, and transport and play a key role in ensuring that logistics processes function reliably, economically, and in a customer-oriented manner. This makes it clear that logistics has long been a strategic success factor for companies in all industries.
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