WE ARE MBS!

Dear Team,

We hope 2024 has started well for you! This year is already racing ahead, but we are taking the time to look back on the shared successes and moments that made 2023 memorable. Your steadfast support has been invaluable, and we are truly grateful to have you onboard at MBS.

For a quick trip down memory lane, be sure to check out some highlights from the past year in the recent video shared our social media channels here!  

In this edition of our newsletter, we’re thrilled to bring you a range of exciting updates. We’re welcoming new team members, celebrating the dedication of colleagues marking milestone work anniversaries, recapping recent celebrations at our branches and a whole lot more.

Your voice matters. If you have other news you’d like to share with your colleagues or suggestions for content, reach out to Katharina Frings at communication@mbslogistics.com. We look forward to hearing from you!

Warm regards,

Daniel Steckel and Joerg Roehl

WELCOME!

Our team is growing. We are excited to welcome several new faces across our global locations. Let’s all extend a warm welcome to the newcomers:  

In Cologne

In Düsseldorf

In Hamburg

In Shanghai

In Singapore

CONGRATULATIONS!

ANNIVERSARIES  

A heartfelt thank you to all colleagues for your dedication to MBS!

15 years

Michaela Berger joined MBS Cologne on 1 January 2009.

20 years

Michael Czerwon joined MBS Cologne on 1 January 2004.

Peter Kaplan joined MBS Cologne on 1 January 2004.

BIRTHS 

We wish the following proud parents and little newcomer all the best and many happy hours together:

BEST WISHES!

We say goodbye to employees departing for future career and personal endeavours. The following colleagues have left the company:

In Cologne

Daiana Alia, Serdar Bayrak, Ralf Dulisch, Denat Haxhimusa, Dojet Haxhimusa, Hans-Jürgen Kürten, Florian Müller, Marc Jannik Reimann, Majra Spahic, Björn Tellbach, Hans Theobald, Brigitte Varvatsos

In Düsseldorf

Daniel Bielemeier, Johanna Heuser, Luc Yamba Kagnassim, Nico Leifheit, Marc Jannik Reimann, Karsten Strohn

In Frankfurt

Maryam Kazemi

In Hamburg

Anne-Catherine Berthoty, Arne Lorenzen, Svitlana Kondratenko-Streit, Madiha Nisar

In Munich

Andrea Heidrich

In Stuttgart

Jürgen Hupp, Dinko Mujic

NEWS!

CHANGES AT THE DÜSSELDORF BRANCH

In January 2024, the Düsseldorf office underwent personnel changes that will have a short-term impact on operations. However, the location will remain, and we look forward to moving into the future with fresh ideas and motivated staff.

We have found a quick and effective solution to continue working as usual under the new circumstances. For the time being, the following contacts in the respective departments are available to assist you:

• Air Export: Gabrielle Kern

• Air Import: Anita Baranowicz, with support from Oliver Hamacher in Cologne

• Sea Freight: Thomas Lukner / Christian Willich

• Customs: Erdi Bor

The Air Export and Import departments, as well as the Customs department, will continue operating from Düsseldorf as usual.

The Sea Import department will be supported in its operations by the team in Cologne.

With the assistance of the LogSol team and the Sea Import department in Cologne, we ensure we will continue to provide our customers and staff with the best service. Both the management in Cologne and the sales team are available to support any concerns, whether they come from our staff or customer feedback.

STREAMLINED CLAIMS MANAGEMENT

In our ongoing effort to enhance customer service, we are introducing a new email address for cases involving damage or loss of customer goods during order processing: claims@mbslogistics.com. This ensures that the right contacts receive the messages, and all communication regarding a case is consolidated in one mailbox.

To improve efficiency, we are assigning an internal claim number to each reported case. Please always use the unique claim number in the subject line when corresponding about a specific case. Your cooperation in using the provided claim number is appreciated, as it contributes to a faster and more organized resolution process. Thank you for your continued commitment to delivering excellent service!

TOOLS!

LEMONTAP DIGITAL BUSINESS CARDS

Lemontap, a cutting-edge digital business card solution, is available to all our colleagues utilising business cards. Lemontap offers elegant matte black metal cards with NFC functionality to streamline contact sharing, ensuring a lasting impression. Say goodbye to manual data entry and embrace the convenience of Lemontap! Eligible colleagues from all global offices can easily order their digital business cards by contacting us at communication@mbslogistics.com.

EVENTS!

MBS COLOGNE CELEBRATES ROSE MONDAY

Rose Monday is a highlight of the Cologne Carnival, and MBS Cologne once again participated with its own float alongside the carnival association “Die Großen Braunsfelder”.

This year, the theme of our float was “The Citizen as a Nobleman.” It paid tribute to the central Cologne figure Ferdinand Franz Wallraff, who significantly shaped the city’s cultural and artistic heritage. 

The overall motto of this year’s carnival “Wat e Theater – Wat e Jeckespill” emphasized the importance of keeping a cool head and finding moments of joy, even amidst the challenges we see in our current global landscape. At the same time, the motto was a tribute to the many stages in Cologne.

For MBS Cologne, our Group’s home base, this theme hits the nail on the head: Our business thrives on core Koelsh values like creativity, collaboration and community. These principles fuel our global operations, taking a piece of Cologne to the world.

MBS GROUP CHRISTMAS PARTY

In December, colleagues from across MBS branches gathered at a venue outside Cologne for our MBS Group Christmas party. It was a fantastic day full of games (including skittles, skat, poker and beer pong), award ceremonies, shared meals and celebrations for employee anniversaries. Our team was in great spirits, and together, we kept the festivities alive well into the night. Cheers to our incredible colleagues for making it an unforgettable event that marked the close of 2023!

MBS ZURICH CHRISTMAS DINNER

MBS Zurich celebrated the holiday season with joy and camaraderie at their festive Christmas dinner. The team enjoyed delicious food and created lasting memories. Check out a snapshot from the evening!

MBS HAMBURG CHRISTMAS BREAKFAST

Colleagues from Hamburg came together for a Christmas breakfast at the office, enjoying  morning filled with good food and holiday cheer. The gathering provided a wonderful opportunity for team members to connect, reflect on years past and celebrate.

PUBLIC HOLIDAY NOTICES!

Our global branches celebrate a range of diverse holidays. Over the next few weeks, please be aware of the following schedule:

February

March

April

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