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Automotive logistics solutions

• High-speed customized logistics
• 24/7 availability for booking and tracking
• Reliable global network in 90+ countries
• Comprehensive portfolio of dedicated services
• On-site X-ray screening and direct apron access

Time-critical demands in automotive manufacturing

In the fast-paced automotive industry, speed is a crucial factor in maintaining seamless operations. Every component must arrive at the right place at the right time to avoid costly production delays.

Our expertise in automotive express logistics ensures efficient transportation solutions tailored to the industry’s specific demands.

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Specialized services for supply chain resilience

With a deep understanding of supply chain complexities, we provide helpful, time-critical solutions:

  • Mitigate problems in your supply chain caused by unexpected events (like natural disasters, strikes, or machine failures) or subpar performance of your current logistics partner.
  • Avoid downtime, keep production lines running smoothly and heighten your supply chain resilience.
  • Flexibly meet unplanned spikes in demand.
  • Be capable to relocate entire production lines to support near-shoring initiatives.

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Whether it’s expedited shipping, just-in-time delivery or emergency logistics, our services reflect the high relevance of time-critical logistics and are designed to meet the urgency of your business needs.

Time-critical solutions for automotive logistics

We offer a range of innovative automotive logistics supply chain solutions to meet the unique challenges of the automotive industry. Our services ensure that parts and components move seamlessly through the global supply chain, helping you keep production lines running smoothly. Whether it’s an urgent need for a single part delivered by charter on an ad-hoc basis or a strategic logistics plan on a regular basis, we’ve got you covered, managing the entire end-to-end process.

Sameday Air

Rapid delivery of critical components within the extra-fast Lufthansa Group Sameday network – ensuring they arrive on time, every time.

On Board Courier (OBC)

Personalized, secure transport for high-priority items. Our OBC solutions offer real-time tracking and personal monitoring via dedicated couriers to ensure safe, fast delivery.

Next Flight Out (NFO)

When time is crucial, our NFO service guarantees that your shipment will be on the next available flight, minimizing delays and keeping your production on schedule.

Sameday Rail

A cost-effective and eco-friendly alternative to air freight. Our Sameday Rail service offers dependable transportation within Germany and neighboring countries, perfect for smaller shipments that require flexibility and speed.

Spare parts logistics (SPL)

Our specialised Spare Parts Logistics ensures timely delivery of critical components through our reliable In-Night Express network – keeping production running smoothly while optimizing inventory costs.

Each of these solutions is tailored to the automotive parts logistics and supply chain management needs, ensuring that you receive the most efficient, customized service possible.

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Solutions that fit

We understand that the automotive industry is made up of various segments, each with its own logistics needs. That’s why we offer specific solutions for every player in the supply chain:

  • OEM manufacturers: For original equipment manufacturers, we provide efficient logistics management solutions that streamline the movement of components. Our services are designed to keep your production on track and your supply chain flexible.
  • Tier 1 suppliers need fast and reliable logistics to keep a steady flow of high-quality components to OEMs. Our solutions ensure that parts arrive on time and in perfect condition, so you can be a reliable key player in the automotive value chain.
  • Tier 2 suppliers provide special components. We offer cost-effective, scalable logistics optimization solutions. Our services help you manage parts delivery to Tier 1 suppliers while remaining flexible for changes in demand.
No matter where you fit within the automotive industry, we’ve got logistics solutions designed to help you keep pace with changing demands to the fast-moving automotive supply chain.

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Advantages of our automotive logistics services

Own courier terminals

Dedicated Courier Terminals in strategic locations, including Frankfurt (FRA), Munich (MUC), and Shanghai (PVG). Perfect for shipments within the Lufthansa Group Sameday network.

Terminal-to-terminal shipments, on-site X-ray screening, and direct apron access, providing unparalleled visibility, control, and reduced handling times for each shipment.

24/7/365 availability

Always ready to assist, our Customer service experts are available around the clock to meet your urgent automotive needs

Global partner network

time:matters is a daughter company of Lufthansa Cargo. We use the Lufthansa network as well as all other airlines to provide easy-to-use logistics solutions around the world.

Track & trace

Real-time tracking of all shipments and full visibility and peace of mind throughout the journey.

In the fast-paced automotive logistics world, efficiency and precision are key.

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Just-in-time deliveries

A Tier 1 supplier needs components on time to avoid excess inventory. Our Next Flight Out (NFO) service gets the parts to the customer right on time and supports just-in-time delivery manufacturing.

Learn more: Next Flight Out (NFO)

Production line stoppage prevention

A critical part is delayed, and production is about to stop. Our Sameday Air service gets the part to the customer in record time, preventing downtime and keeping the production line running.

Learn more: Sameday Air

A global network of Courier Terminals

Strategic logistics infrastructure

Our global network of courier terminals in strategic locations ensures that your automotive logistics needs are met with speed, reliability, and precision. Our company-operated courier terminals in Frankfurt, Munich and Shanghai are available 365 days a year and handle urgent shipments and complex logistics requirements. We can offer our fastest freight handling on lanes passing through or touching our Courier Terminals. Fast-track logistics solutions comprise fast lane and direct apron access for minimal import and transit handling times.

  • Frankfurt: Located at the heart of Europe’s logistics hub, our Frankfurt terminal offers seamless access to major transportation networks, allowing for fast and efficient handling of automotive parts throughout Europe.
  • Munich: As a key center in Germany’s automotive industry, our Munich terminal ensures quick turnarounds and reliable service for the production lines of top automotive manufacturers and suppliers.
  • Shanghai: Positioned in Asia’s manufacturing powerhouse, our Shanghai terminal guarantees timely delivery of automotive components to and from one of the world’s most dynamic markets.

With our dedicated terminals and our own personnel, we provide localized support and global reach, ensuring your supply chain management runs smoothly no matter where you are. You can trust us to help you keep your operations on track and your parts delivered exactly when and where you need them.

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Ready to optimize your logistics?

Let your logistics shift into higher gear with time:matters. Contact us today and discover how we can help you streamline your operations, providing tailored solutions that put you in the fast lane for success.

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