DB Schenker News

DB Schenker’s global presence in 130 countries allows the leading logistics provider to offer a wide range of transportation and logistics solutions to the US Department of Defense and other Government Agencies.

Leading global logistics provider DB Schenker has appointed Hessel Verhage, 47, as new CEO for the Region Americas effective August 1, 2019. Verhage will report to DB Schenker CEO Jochen Thewes and will be responsible for 24 countries in North, Central, and South America.

Deutsche Bahn to showcase innovations that will transform logistics • Innovative and digital infrastructure for reliable rail transport

Start-up challenge at Paris innovation fair Vivatech: Complete supply chain to be connected to better integrate customers and increase convenience and quality

DB Schenker, a leading global transportation and logistics company, has launched Direct Express – Australia, a time-definite, airport-to-airport, scheduled air cargo service from Chicago, IL (ORD) to Sydney, Australia (SYD). This new service is designed to offer shippers in the Midwest, the fastest, most reliable air cargo service to Australia and is ideally suited for any industry where reliability and speed of delivery are essential to managing their supply chains.

Leading global logistics provider DB Schenker has today appointed Jeffery Barrie as their Chief Executive Officer for the U.S.A. effective November 1, 2018. Barrie will report into Philippe Gilbert, Region Americas CEO and will be responsible for all P&L aspects in the United States.

By blending robotics, automation, and artificial intelligence into the warehousing environment, DB Schenker is finding new ways to offset long-standing challenges such as the shrinking labor market and the demands of high-velocity e-commerce business models.

Leading global logistics provider DB Schenker has developed a streamlined logistics and transportation system for Airbus’ final assembly line production in Mobile, Ala. A sign of strong European-U.S. trade relations, this development is increasing employment for the City of Mobile while allowing Airbus to improve its logistics operations.

DB Schenker is the world's first logistics service provider offering its customers an extensive 3-D printing service. Customers can now upload the 3-D template via the online portal eSchenker, select materials and color, consult prices, place orders and have the printing delivered.

ProGlove is a device for scanning barcodes in the picking process. The small and lightweight scanning unit is attached to a glove worn by associates in the warehouse.