East Westphalia-Lippe? That's in the Ruhr area, right? Not quite. This region, situated at the very top of North Rhine-Westphalia, is known nationally and internationally to but a few.

The logistics sector is a real job engine. Companies such as Skyline Express are on a growth trajectory and offer exciting career prospects to young talents as well as experienced logistics professionals.

How is the logistics sector developing? What challenges will we have to overcome and what will be important in 2024?

he global logistics sector has grown significantly in recent decades. There are several reasons for this development. Here is an overview of some of the most important factors.

Logistics plays a central role in the German economy and is an integral part of many sectors - from the automotive industry to retail.

Logistics solutions from Lippe are in demand worldwide. Because with Skyline Express, a company exists here that offers holistic logistics services from land transport to air transport and sea freight.

In the world of trade and industry, time is often synonymous with money. That is why air freight has established itself in recent decades as a decisive factor for economic development at local, national and international level.

Around 20 percent of all food in Germany is destroyed - even though it is still edible. At the same time, more and more people in this country do not have enough to eat …

The earthquake in Turkey and Syria is an unimaginable disaster. It is therefore all the more important that the people on the ground are helped quickly.

As the year draws to a close, we thank you for your trust and wish you some relaxing holidays and lots of time with the people who are important to you. Come well into the new year 2023!

Department: Land Transportation

Department: Airfreight Export/Import

In the German Bight alone, 19 container ships are currently waiting to unload their goods. This makes the congestion in the North Sea the most serious in the world.

The overwhelming consensus is this year will remain extremely strong for ocean carriers and extremely expensive for cargo shippers. For general carriers are announcing significant increases for contract rates in 2022 (Level in 12/2021 already 163% compared to 12/2020). Spotrates will raise much more (in the comparison period already far above 300%).