Tag: DB Schenker

Toll Group appoints Joshua Bowen as President for the Americas

Logistics firm Toll Group has appointed Joshua Bowen as its new president for the Americas, strengthening its leadership team in the region. Mr Bowen joins Toll from Ceva Logistics, where he most recently served as executive vice president for business development in North America. During his ...

Frankfurt Airport launches digital air cargo pick-up system

A new digital system is transforming how air cargo is picked up at Frankfurt Airport, with the launch of the Smart Pick-up pilot programme by allivate GmbH, a digital cargo solutions company jointly owned by Fraport AG and DAKOSY AG. The system replaces traditional paper-based collection orders w...

Finnair and DB Schenker aim to reduce GHG emissions for cargo transport

Finnair and DB Schenker have initiated their sustainability collaboration by signing an agreement for DB Schenker to purchase nearly 400 tons of scope 3 CO2e reductions, equalling approximately 120 tons of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) from Finnair. Both companies are committed to increasing th...

DB Schenker launches Ezhou-Frankfurt air cargo route

On January 7, 2025, a Boeing 777 freighter loaded with diverse goods successfully departed from Ezhou Huahu International Airport, embarking its inaugural flight to Frankfurt, Germany. This marks the official launch of DB Schenker’s Ezhou-Frankfurt regular cargo route, establishing another sign...

DB Schenker enhances delivery efficiency for Camira Fabrics

UK textile manufacturer, Camira Fabrics, has signed a contract with DB Schenker to enhance its airfreight logistics operations. The contract which commenced this summer has allowed Camira to streamline its supply chain, maintain delivery speed, and capitalize on new business opportunities. Cam...

Cathay Cargo and DB Schenker holds Corporate SAF Programme signing ceremony

Cathay Cargo and DB Schenker jointly held a signing ceremony on 8 October at the airline’s Cathay City headquarters to mark the global forwarder’s membership of the Cathay Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. Attended by Cathay Director Cargo Tom Owen and DB Schenker Vice Pres...

DB Schenker establishes new partnership with cargo.one

DB Schenker has chosen cargo.one to digitally connect with dozens more airlines from across the globe. The collaboration enhances the global logistics service provider’s portfolio of live capacity access from nine originally to over 50 airlines in total. From now on, DB Schenker believe they...

DB Schenker signs commitment to Cathay’s Corporate SAF Programme

DB Schenker is the latest member of the air-cargo community to join Cathay’s Corporate Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Programme. With its commitment to reduce its carbon emissions through the programme, DB Schenker has become the biggest contributor to the scheme to date. The Corporate SAF ...

DB Schenker officially opens new facility in Manchester

DB Schenker has officially opened its new, recently purchased purpose-built facility at Trafford Park. The £11 million freehold building provides a significant boost to the local economy and is a testament to the company’s commitment to the Greater Manchester area. Located on a 2.3 acre sit...

Aaron Scott is named new CEO for DB Schenker in UK & Ireland

DB Schenker has announced the appointment of Aaron Scott to the role of CEO for its UK & Ireland cluster. He succeeds Ray Hennessy who has held the position the last eight years and is moving on to a well-deserved retirement. Scott joined the company in 2021 and currently, additionally hol...

Emirates SkyCargo launches direct connection with DB Schenker

Emirates SkyCargo has established an API connection with DB Schenker, a global leader in logistics service solutions. By leveraging digital tools, Emirates SkyCargo aims to elevate its world-class customer experience and enable the swifter and more efficient flow of international trade. The ho...

DB Schenker keeps A-SAFE operations on track during facility construction

A two-year contract with DB Schenker has enabled A-SAFE, maker of polymer safety barriers, bollards and gates to set up its new automated facility at Elland, near Halifax, with zero service disruption. Charlotte Henbest, DB Schenker’s Business Development Manager says: “Put simply, A-SAFE has...

DB Schenker launches onboard courier service

Global logistics service provider DB Schenker has introduced a new standardized product for a growing market segment. Now customers can book an exclusive onboard courier (OBC) service which provides a swift and reliable express air transport to and from any geography in the world. The new prod...

Cathay Cargo opens new application programming interface

Cathay Cargo has opened a new application programming interface (API) that provides global forwarder DB Schenker with access to Cathay Cargo’s Click & Ship booking platform on its own in-house system, enabling the forwarder to check space, make bookings and secure instant confirmation from Cat...

Aspiring forwarders encouraged to join logistics industry

To mark National Apprenticeship Week (February 5-11, 2024) DB Schenker is recognising the contributions made by its apprentices to the business by having team lunches and sharing videos on the apprentices’ journeys throughout their career with the company. More than 50 apprentices have been tak...

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