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11. February 2021The Zeitfracht Group, the Berlin-based logistics provider, is the first company to fully implement sennder’s new SaaS operating system, sennOS, to digitize all transport processes. Through sennOS, Zeitfracht will manage truck journeys totaling over 100 million kilometers per year; transparency and efficiency of transport journeys will be enhanced.
(Berlin) sennder, Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder, and Zeitfracht, the Berlin-based logistics provider, will advance the digitization of the European road freight market through a strategic partnership. Zeitfracht will digitally map all transport processes via sennder’s new Software-As-A-Service (SaaS) platform, sennOS. This will manage over 100 million kilometers of transport journeys annually through sennder’s digital platform.Full GPS Visibility of All Vehicles Zeitfracht is the first strategic partner of sennder’s SaaS platform, sennOS, which will be fully implemented for transport management. The digital solution enables Zeitfracht to navigate a fleet of 300 trucks and 800 swap bodies as efficiently as possible. Zeitfracht benefits from full GPS visibility of all trucks and route optimization through sennder’s proprietary algorithm. Zeitfracht and sennder are committed to making the logistics industry fit for a sustainable future; by utilizing data to optimize route efficiency, sennOS reduces the number of empty trips, lowers the environmental impact of road freight, and simultaneously reduces transport costs. Zeitfracht is considered a pioneer in the logistics service sector; the partnership will accelerate the digitization of Zeitfracht’s transports. In addition to increasing transport efficiency and visibility of all trucks, sennOS connects commercial shippers directly with freight forwarders, thus providing a digital interface for billing, dispatching, and journey bookings. The digitization and automation of daily operations create operational efficiencies throughout the transport ecosystem.
Funding for Growth and Development
Recently, sennder announced a Series D funding round of $160 million to digitize the European logistics industry. The majority of the funding will be invested in the growth and development of sennder’s technology and will drive rapid expansion into new European markets with a focus on strategic partnerships. The partnership with Zeitfracht demonstrates the unprecedented synergies and opportunities that arise for Zeitfracht and sennder through connecting the logistics industry with cutting-edge technology. The digital freight forwarder sennder, which is now present in 14 markets, sees this as key to its growth. David Nothacker, CEO and Co-Founder of sennder, says: “We are excited to work with Zeitfracht, another pioneer in the logistics industry. Zeitfracht will digitally map all its transport loads through our sennOS. By choosing our technology for truck fleet management, Zeitfracht is making a strong statement for sennder’s digital solutions in the logistics industry. Our growing SaaS offering will further strengthen our position as Europe’s leading digital freight forwarder. Our mission is to prepare the logistics industry for the future. Therefore, more than $100 million of our Series D funding will be invested in expanding and developing our in-house technology. Zeitfracht will directly benefit from this.”
Taking Digitization to the Next Level
sennder relies on strategic partnerships to further revolutionize European freight transport. Together with Scania, Siemens, and Poste Italiane, sennder has already created synergies and provides transport services for 10 of the companies listed in the German DAX 30 and 11 in the EuroStoxx 50. Dominik Wiehage, CEO of Zeitfracht, adds: “We are confident that the complete integration into sennder’s digital sennOS platform will elevate our digitization to the next level. Collaborating with sennder allows us to revolutionize our entire process chain. We are creating a sales channel that optimally positions us for the future. We look forward to working with the experienced and dynamic team at sennder.”
About sennder
sennder was founded in 2015 by David Nothacker, Julius Köhler, and Nicolaus Schefenacker and is now the leading digital European freight forwarder, providing commercial shippers access to our connected fleet of thousands of trucks. In a traditional industry, sennder is moving quickly and focusing on the digitization and automation of all processes in road logistics. With a team of over 800 employees, sennder manages over 10,000 trucks across Europe. By utilizing its proprietary technology, sennder is building an ecosystem that brings the industry into the 21st century with a new level of transparency, efficiency, and flexibility. sennder is supported by leading European investors.
About Zeitfracht
KNV Zeitfracht is the leading logistics service provider for the book and media industry. It is part of the Zeitfracht Group, a family-owned company based in Berlin. KNV Zeitfracht employs around 1,600 staff at its locations in Erfurt and Stuttgart. The logistics center of KNV Zeitfracht in Erfurt is one of the largest and most modern media logistics facilities in Europe. Graphic: © sennder www.zeitfracht-gruppe.de www.sennder.com
