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While many are still mentally savoring the end of summer, the countdown to the year-end business has long since begun in global supply chains. Between the aftermath of Golden Week in Asia, preparations for Black Friday, and the Christmas shopping season, global freight capacities by sea, rail, and air reliably reach their limits every year. What does this mean specifically for shipping companies? We asked our expert Christoph Helfrich. In an in-depth interview, he explains wh

When an international shipment grinds to a halt, suspicion often falls quickly on the authorities: customs held up the goods, processes are bogged down in bureaucracy, or regulations are simply opaque. But anyone involved in global trade on a daily basis knows the other side of the coin: most delays start long before the cargo ever reaches the border. On our LinkedIn channel, our customs specialist Yvonne Bono has spent the past few months sharing regular glimpses into her ev

Shipping premium products often presents significant challenges. However, the challenge faced by our client Aerofoils was particularly complex: The company, specializing in electric hydrofoil boards, required a large air freight shipment of several eFoils along with lithium batteries – and under extreme time pressure. The destination was more than 6,000 km away, making the logistics even more demanding. The challenge in detail: Besides the technological sophistication of the

The Indonesian island of Bali is known for its dazzling white beaches, crystal-clear water, and for the next six months, it will be home to our colleague Niki. Niki will be enjoying the island's many attractions for 185 days while still working for LGX. While many executive suites in Germany still fear the specter of "home office," we took the plunge and sent Niki to the sea, some 12,000 kilometers away. In this interview, she tells you about her journey there, the challenges