AI support directly in the TMS: At IAA Transportation 2026, the focus will be on intelligent processes and more efficient resource planning.
General, Career
Welcome to Our New Apprentices
Seven new apprentices, four training areas, one shared start: Since 1 September, our new talents have officially begun their apprenticeships at Soloplan.
Logistics Guide
Automated Freight Rate Calculation – How Modern TMS Solutions Automate Rates, Surcharges, and Quotations
Whether it is an inquiry from a new customer or the post-calculation of a completed tour, freight rate calculation is still one of the most time-consuming tasks for many freight forwarding companies.
General
Milestones Worth Celebrating
There were several reasons to celebrate at the Soloplan summer party: a number of colleagues were honoured for 10 or 20 years’ service at Soloplan. It was a wonderful occasion to look back together on many years of dedication and teamwork.
Logistics Guide
Replacing Excel in Freight Forwarding – Step by Step to Digital Dispatch Planning
Many freight forwarding companies start with Excel – and for good reason: spreadsheets are flexible, familiar to everyone, and usually sufficient at the beginning. However, as shipment volumes increase, Excel begins to reach its limits.
General
Skills for Software Engineering in the Age of Agentic AI
How is agentic AI transforming software engineering – and which skills will be crucial in the future? Together with Kempten University of Applied Sciences, we discussed the new requirements for university education, teaching, and software development.
Logistics Guide
CO₂ emissions in logistics: challenges, obligations and solutions with CarLo
Transport and logistics are vital to economic growth but account for around 11% of global greenhouse gas emissions. Decarbonising the sector is becoming urgent as regulation increases, while greater efficiency and lower fuel use also create clear economic benefits.
General
Out of the academy, up the mountain!
As part of our New Client Academy, some participants got to experience the Allgäu at its best: on an exclusive mountain hike up the Grünten.
Career, General
Award for young talents: Breakbulk NextWave30 Award
Nico was honored with the NextWave30 Award – a wonderful recognition of his dedication and contribution to the logistics industry.
Logistics Guide
CarLo 3.07 LTS: Faster TMS with AI and MCP Server–as of June 2026
CarLo 3.07 LTS brings more speed, lower memory usage and new AI features to the TMS. With the AI Assistant, MCP server and improved integrations, the logistics software becomes even more powerful and future-ready.
General, Trade fairs and events
Soloplan at Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam
Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam is one of the leading international trade fairs for project logistics, general cargo, container and sea freight transport. Soloplan will once again be attending this year to showcase digital solutions for the entire logistics sector and to foster dialogue with customers, partners and industry experts.
General, Trade fairs and events
Soloplan at Transport Evolution Africa
Visit Soloplan at Transport Evolution Africa 2026 and explore CarLo’s digital and AI-powered solutions for transport and logistics.
Logistics Guide, Logistics Guide
If your TMS fails, your forwarding company does too.
Hacker attacks on logistics companies are increasing rapidly. The question is not if your company will be targeted, but when, and if your software is prepared for that.
Logistics Guide
E-invoice in logistics: Obligation, processes & practical implementation
E-invoicing is gradually becoming mandatory in the B2B sector and presents new challenges, particularly for logistics companies. This guide explains the relevant deadlines and formats and shows how invoicing processes can be automated and implemented in a legally compliant manner using CarLo.
General, Trade fairs and events
Experience innovation live at Transport 2026
From 23 to 25 April, Soloplan is exhibiting at Norways’s largest trade fair for transport, logistics and delivery chains–Transport & Logistikk Lillestrøm near Oslo. At Transport Soloplan’s digitalisation experts will advise all interested forwarding and transport companies about how to noticeably facilitate their day-to-day work thanks to the logistics software CarLo.
General, Trade fairs and events
15 years of Soloplan Polska: Festive anniversary event in Katowice
On 15 April 2026, Soloplan Polska celebrated its 15th anniversary with a thoroughly successful anniversary event.
General
Sanibonani and Goeie Dag! – Branch visit in South Africa
The Soloplan management team is currently visiting the branch in Midrand (Johannesburg) to strengthen international cooperation. The focus is on customer appointments and workshops for the further development of the CarLo logistics software.
Customer report, General
Efficient restart: Brantner digitises with CarLo
Brantner Transport GmbH replaced its existing system with the CarLo TMS – and achieved significant efficiency gains within just a few months. The go-live took place only five months after the project started.
General, Trade fairs and events
LogiMAT 2026: Soloplan presents the new Connect Driver Link
At LogiMAT 2026, Soloplan will present Connect Driver Link in TMS CarLo. The new feature connects dispatchers and drivers directly with each other—simply via a link, without an app or registration.
