Jürgen Rohr, Business Development Manager, Ilsfeld, Germany Within nearly 30 years of my life in the DB Schenker World I certainly remember a lot of good stories. But the funniest story took place at Carnival 1997 in Appenweier. We were a small team, and most of my colleagues were used to celebrating the so-called Dirty Thursday – “der schmutzige Donnerstag,” as we say in German. We always invited some customers and had a lot of fun together, because all the people were dressed up in a funny way. Sales Manager turns Superman In 1997, I showed up as Superman and at night – after one or two beers – the idea came up that the costume would be perfect as a regular outfit for sales managers. In the following days we took pictures of me leaving the office dressed as Superman and we even sent some of them to the DB Schenker internal magazine “KONTAKT,” presenting the costume as a way to dress for success. Nico-Sven Peine, Administrative processing Contract Logistics, Hannover (Salzgitter location), Germany As we once unloaded a truck we found three baby cats on it. We could catch two of them but the last one ran away. We went after it and finally caught it in a Volkswagen factory. The firm is our logistic customer and here we handled the in- and outbound. In the end the cats found a new home with one of the employees – which is certainly better than living in a truck. Antonia Hübsch, Ocean Trainee – Trade Lane Management, Stuttgart, Germany The DB Schenker life can always be a roller coaster, but over the last year we had to face challenges every day. It started with the pandemic and home office. Then Ever Given was stuck in the Suez Canal, which led to a huge supply chain imbalance. Congestion in the US ports caused equipment shortage in Germany. We fought for containers every single day. Falling in love with Sydney The craziest thing that happened to me personally was my stay at DB Schenker in Sydney in 2018. New language, new culture and new people. It was great. I loved every second of it. Manuela Cucchiara, Ocean Export Operator, Catania, Sicily My story at DB Schenker begins in 2013 on a very hot day in August when I started working as an ocean export operative. Catania, the city where I work, is beautiful: It is right by the seaside and the weather is almost always lovely. Working with a view From our office we enjoy a wonderful view of Etna. Sicily is always associated with sun, the ancient Greeks and food. However, I would like to add something else: marble. Together with my wonderful colleagues, Silvia and Maria, I work between marble and granite slabs, full containers of steps and risers of different sizes. Together, we manage marble shipments from all Italian ports and sometimes also cross trade. Jennifer Müller, Operations Professional – Air Freight Import NUE, Nuremberg, Germany I have been working with the Air Freight Import department since 2010. I would say my colleagues are my second family. It’s a real pleasure being part of such a team. My boss is a strong woman who always helps where help is needed. I never have the feeling of being left alone with my problems. I would say that we are very special. It’s a match The craziest thing that happened to me in the DB Schenker World was when I found my soulmate at the office Christmas party in 2017. I knew him for years, but I never mustered up the courage to speak to him at work. We talked the whole night, he brought me back home and asked for my mobile number. This year in June we are getting married. I thank DB Schenker for having found me such a strong partner who will now become my husband. Training worldwide Thanks to sponsorship funding, employees can be assigned for three months at a subsidiary worldwide. Erasmus+ Trainees in the office or warehouse can spend three months working in a foreign subsidiary. DB Schenker employs 76,100 people worldwide at over 1,850 locations in more than 130 countries. “ Those who want to remain relevant in the future focus on corporate culture now. Dr. Rebecca Koch Chief People Officer at DB Schenker in Europe Work by the seaside, rescue kittens, find true love: there’s rarely a dull moment working at DB Schenker. Five employees share their stories called CR ZY THINGS A work 76 77 78 81 80 79 82 84 83 20 21
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