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.
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.
Advantages of our automotive logistics services
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.
Always ready to assist, our Customer service experts are available around the clock to meet your urgent automotive needs
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.
Real-time tracking of all shipments and full visibility and peace of mind throughout the journey.
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.
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.