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As of March 1, 2026, Gäde Container Spedition will be integrated into OTS & friends GmbH as part of a structured succession solution. With this step, OTS & friends strengthens its organizational structures and further expands its position in the container logistics sector. The aim is to combine proven operational experience with a future-oriented corporate structure and to ensure long-term performance.

s the year comes to a close, we would like to thank you for the trust and the cooperation with OTS & friends.

s the year comes to a close, we would like to thank you for the trust and the cooperation with OTS & friends.

We are pleased to welcome Robert Sieg to the leadership team of OTS & friends group. Together with his brother Anton Sieg, he will help drive the strategic growth and long-term vision of the company. As the former Co-Founder & CEO of ItsMyCargo, a digital booking platform for ocean freight, Robert brings in-depth expertise in digital process […]

Sustainability in Logistics – OTS & friends as a Pioneer The importance of sustainability in logistics is steadily increasing – not least due to growing awareness of climate change and the finite nature of natural resources. OTS & friends demonstrates how innovative approaches and targeted collaborations can make a significant contribution to a more environmentally […]

In today’s logistics industry, technology plays a crucial role in ensuring efficiency, transparency, and security throughout the entire supply chain. However, the use of cutting-edge technologies also introduces new risks—especially cybersecurity threats, which can have serious consequences. The ownership and use of data are of great importance, but equally vital is protecting that data from […]

Whether by air, rail, inland waterways, or road – the Frankfurt Rhine/Main metropolitan region is one of the most important transportation hubs in both the German and European transport networks, making it a key logistics gateway. It is the most populous city in the state of Hesse and the fifth-largest city in Germany. Millions of […]

The logistics industry is undergoing continuous modernization. Digitalization, globalization – what was unthinkable just a few years ago is now state of the art. This benefits not only the industry itself but also the many customers who rely on the transport of goods by ship, plane, and above all, by truck. The workplace of thousands […]

When the word “friends” comes up during the takeover of a company, it marks the best possible beginning of something great. The company formerly known as OTS – Overland Transport Service is now becoming OTS & friends. Founded in 1986 by Andreas Blitzner and Andreas Kownatzki in Hamburg, the OTS founders found a reliable partner […]