Grounded We are the leader in European land transportation, connecting the most important economic regions in more than 47 European countries with a network that offers around 32,000 scheduled trips per week. Winged When it comes to Air and Ocean freight, DB Schenker is one of the best in the world. We operate or commission around 1,200 charter flights a year, connecting hubs on all continents. Martin Muliar transforms into Gottfried Schenker. Check out the making-of video here: Best in class DB Schenker is one of the leading provider of global logistics services. We support industry and commerce with the global exchange of goods. Stronger DB Schenker generated total sales of 23.443 billion euros in 2021. We like to keep your business moving DB Schenker is making it easier for companies to make a fresh start after the COVID-19 crisis. This message is the focus of the Europe-wide multimedia campaign for which the logistics provider has branded 1,000 trucks in its fleet with the hashtag #WeKeepEuropeMoving. 6 7 10 11 12 GS: What fascinates you most about our business? For me, the biggest allure has been the challenge of moving my freight as efficiently as possible and expanding my operations into as many new countries as possible. HS: That’s what connects us. I have always found internationality appealing – and fun. My motivation lies in always finding solutions for our customers that no one else can deliver – or, as you put it, solutions that we can, and do, deliver better than anyone. GS: After 150 years, does anything still remain of my founding spirit? How have you been able to keep my company youthful and lively after such a long period of time? HS: What you placed in our cradle, so to speak, is enormously important for what we do today: I’m talking about the ability to take responsibility and act like an entrepreneur. We steer the company through difficult times, from economic crises to pandemics and the fight to save our planet. The resilience we’ve developed keeps us alert and fit at the same time. What keeps us youthful and lively? Diversity and commitment to our people, yes, absolutely – and also enthusiasm for our customers. Pioneering Logistical masterpiece: a visit to the Nuremberg hub of DB Schenker Venturing out DB Schenker has its own unit for investing in startups A look at the lab Autonomous driving, heavy-duty drones and 3D printing: scientists are tinkering with the future of logistics 06 12 14 Imprint Schenker Europe GmbH, Marketing & Communications, Edmund-Rumpler-Straße 3, 60549 Frankfurt, Germany Credits: Ayse Dincer Aktas (illustrations); bpk Bildagentur; Greta von Richthofen (illustrations); iStock/lucentius; iStock/gorodenkoff; Peter Rigaud; Shutterstock; Simeon Johnke; all other photos from DB Schenker Contents Hidden champion Visibility, joint protection, warmth: this is what a logistics worker’s clothing has to provide Looking for adventure Daily life at DB Schenker is exciting. Five employees share their stories Milestones The impressive (hi)story of the DB Schenker company The future of logistics is green How the company plans to achieve climate-neutrality 18 20 22 24 GS: Yes, the trust of our customers is our greatest asset. HS: What was your best business decision? GS: Consolidated freight. At that time, we were dealing with a big tangle of customs formalities in Europe and a larger number of rail companies than there are today. By combining many small shipments into larger transport units, Schenker was able to ship goods internationally much more efficiently than other freight forwarders. HS: If you had known then what you know now, is there anything you would do differently? GS: I would not invest all my time and energy in the company again. My life has been a frenzied one. Today, I would be what you refer to as a “workaholic”. My advice to all people at Schenker is this: Ensure that you lead a balanced lifestyle, no matter what position you hold in the company. Helmut Schweighofer CEO of DB Schenker in Europe “ Resilience keeps us alert and fit at the same time. Peak performers DB Schenker’s team includes a surprising number of top athletes CCO meets truck driver Oliver Bohm and Jan van Ierland on experiences at the borders Record-breaking Numbers that speak for themselves Final frontier From space logistics to hyperloops: Gottfried Schenker talks to CEO Jochen Thewes about visions of the future 30 34 37 38 Christian Hein Executive Vice President Air Freight at DB Schenker in Europe “ We ensure every shipment reaches its destination safely – anywhere in the world. 8 9 4 5
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