(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has appointed Abdulaziz Busbate as CEO of its Middle East and North Africa (MENA) operations, effective January 1, 2025. With 24 years at DHL, Busbate brings extensive experience, having led operations in both Saudi Arabia and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Maersk and Danone have partnered to cut greenhouse gas emissions in Danone’s logistics operations by using Maersk’s ECO Delivery Ocean service, which relies on bio-based fuels made from waste feedstocks. This collaboration, part of Danone’s commitment to reach … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) In 2024, the trucking industry has made significant strides in commercializing autonomous driving technology to address challenges like high operational costs, driver shortages, and safety concerns. The global trucking fleet is expected to incorporate an additional 500,000 Level … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automotive, European Union, Government, Infrastructure & Utilities, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged autonomous driving, autonomous driving regulations, autonomous electric trucks, Autonomous systems, autonomous truck testing, autonomous trucking, autonomous trucks, autonomous vehicle regulations, autonomous vehicles. trucks. trucking, autonomy, Einride, Europe on the Move, European Commission, global trucking fleet, IDTechEx, infrastructure, L4 autonomous trucks, logistics, logistics companies, Shihao Fu, transport sector, Transport Transformation, transportation sector, truck companies, truck OEMs, trucking
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, in partnership with Medtronic, has opened a new temperature-controlled healthcare fulfilment centre in Milton, Ontario. This 25,000 square meter facility will serve as a distribution hub for Medtronic’s medical devices and therapies, supporting hospitals and healthcare institutions … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Healthcare, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged CANADA, Eduardo Razuck, Healthcare, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics, Mbaye Seye, Medtronic, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has integrated Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot into its logistics operations, becoming the first in Europe to do so. The robot is designed to autonomously unload containers, increasing efficiency and addressing labor shortages. This move is … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, Boston Dynamics, Europe, Kay Schiebur, logistics, Marc Theerman, Otto Group, Stretch Robot, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) Maersk has opened a new 402,000-square-foot warehouse in El Paso, Texas, to enhance cross-border logistics between the U.S. and Mexico. Located near the Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge, the facility features 73 dock doors, oversized cargo ramps, and 116 truck … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, Logicor Park Altrincham, Altrincham, Greater Manchester, UK, multi-let industrial site, warehouse space, sustainable logistics space, EPC A+, BREEAM Very Good, EV charging facilities, LED lighting, Solar PV system, biodiversity net gain, redevelopment, North West, Golden Triangle, distribution … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged A56, A560, Altrincham, biodiversity, BREEAM Very Good, carbon footprint, Charlie Howard, construction, EPC A+, EV charging, Golden Triangle, Greater Manchester, green zone, LED lighting, Logicor, Logicor Park Altrincham, Logicor UK, logistics, logistics real estate, multi-let industrial site, North of England, North West, on-site renewable energy, redevelopment, Solar PV system, sustainability, warehouse, Warehouse Space
(IN BRIEF) METRO has expanded its food service distribution (FSD) business in the UK by acquiring Caterite Food & Wineservice, a specialist in food delivery to the HoReCa sector in the Lake District and northern regions of the UK. This … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Food & Beverage, Germany, Investment, Retail
Tagged acquisition, Caterite Food & Wineservice, Classic Fine Foods UK, England, expansion, food service distribution, fresh produce, FSD, growth strategy, Guillaume Deruyter, HoReCa, Hospitality, independent customers, integration, Lake District, logistics, Metro, METRO acquisitions, METRO AG, METRO GROUP, premium customers, Scotland, supply chain, synergies, UK, UK market, Wales
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched the MULTILIFT eULTIMA, the world’s first plug-and-play hooklift designed specifically for electric trucks. This innovative product integrates seamlessly with electric truck systems, offering silent operation and enhanced energy efficiency. The MULTILIFT eULTIMA … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Portugal is taking significant steps towards sustainable transport with the launch of heavy-duty electric vehicles for IKEA product transportation. Starting in late June, KLOG will deploy battery-electric vehicles from Scania to transport goods from the IKEA Industry factory … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Industrial, Portugal, Retail, Sweden, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged APDL, battery-electric vehicles, Carbon-Neutral Future, charging solutions, Cross-Industry Collaboration, Dariusz Mroczek, decarbonisation, Egídio Lopes, electric vehicles, Electrified Transports, Evalena Falck, Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles, IKEA, IKEA Industry, Infrastructure Development, João Neves, KLOG, logistics, Pick-and-Drop Solution, Portuguese Port Authority of Leixões, route planning, Scania, sustainable transport, Transport Decarbonisation
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Poste Italiane have signed a €450 million finance contract to modernize and digitalize Poste Italiane’s logistics and postal services. This funding will be used to establish new automated parcel sorting centers, including … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged digital, EIB, Gelsomina Vigliotti, investment, Italy, logistics, Matteo Del Fante, partnership, Poste Italiane, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Logicor has renewed its lease agreement with BSH Hausgeräte GmbH for a 52,000 sqm logistics property in Nauen, Brandenburg, Germany. This renewal includes a Green Lease clause, committing both parties to resource conservation and energy optimization, thus contributing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Bosch Group, Brandenburg, BSH Hausgeräte GmbH, climate protection, competitive pricing, comprehensive solutions, Country Manager Germany, economic growth, economic hub, energy consumption, energy optimization, Germany, Green Lease clause, lease agreement, Logicor, logistics, logistics property, Moritz Heißenberg, natural resources, Nauen, resource conservation, Robert Bosch GmbH, Siemens AG, strategic value, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) KUKA and Swisslog recently highlighted advancements in AI integration for robotics and logistics during a virtual press conference. KUKA showcased an AI chatbot simplifying robot programming through voice commands, while Swisslog presented ItemPiQ, an AI-driven robot enhancing product … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, automation, KUKA, logistics, Niklas Goddemeier, partnership, robotics, Roland Ritter, sustainability, Swisslog, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain is bolstering its logistics capabilities with the construction of a new carbon-neutral operated logistics center in Halle (Saale), Germany, adjacent to its existing warehouse. Expected to begin operations in Q4 2024, the state-of-the-art facility will … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Adriano Rizza, Aiste Slabokaite Heid, Carbon-Neutral Center, DHL, Dr. Judith Marquardt, Halle, logistics, Olaf Müller, partnership, Rainer Haag, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Pairpoint, a joint venture by Vodafone and Sumitomo Corporation, has partnered with Sony Semiconductors’ Sensos to address rising global supply chain fraud. The collaboration integrates Sensos’ AI-driven supply chain management tools with Pairpoint’s secure Economy of Things (EoT) … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Aviv Castro, blockchain-enabled security, combat supply chain fraud, Economy of Things, EoT, fraud prevention, ICL Group, iSIM, Jorge Bento, logistics, Osi Tagger, Pairpoint, Sensos, smart label, Sony Semiconductors, Sumitomo Corporation, supply chain management solution, supply chain solution, Unilog, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) STARK Group announces the opening of a vast central warehouse in Eskilstuna, Sweden, marking a significant investment in the company’s logistics infrastructure. With a sprawling expanse of 63,000 square meters, equivalent to 12 football fields, the warehouse is … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, Europe’s leading logistics real estate owner, manager, and developer, has completed the installation of a 532 kWp photovoltaic (PV) plant near Girona, Spain. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions by 180 tons annually while providing sustainable … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Logicor, logistics, partnership, Pilar Valencia, Solar Initiative, Spain, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) World Sailing announces Kuehne+Nagel as its Global Logistics Partner for an initial three-year period, aiming to revolutionize the logistics behind sailing events while prioritizing sustainability. Kuehne+Nagel will manage transportation for sailing equipment and resources, with a focus on … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Hamburg-based LogTech company driveMybox has officially announced its strategic partnership with I.C.E. Transport Hungary, a prominent freight forwarder in Eastern Europe. This collaboration marks driveMybox’s expansion into Hungary, its third international cooperation partner alongside Germany and Italy. The … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Hungary, Industrial, Internet & Online, Management, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, Balász Hangel, container transport, container trucking, digital container lorry transport, digital container trucking, digital platform, driveMybox, freight forwarder, Hungary, I.C.E. Transport Hungary, Lisa Hierzegger, logistics, LogTech, lorry container transport, Patrick Jandt, shipping, software, technology, truck container transport, trucking
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has announced its acquisition of City Zone Express, a subsidiary of Chasen Holdings Ltd., expanding its cross-border road logistics services in Southeast Asia and China. City Zone Express, with operations across Malaysia, Singapore, Vietnam, Thailand, and China, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, CHINA, City Zone Express, Hansjörg Rodi, Kuehne+Nagel, logistics, Malaysia, partnership, S. Pirithivaraj A/L Selvarajoo, Singapore, sustainability, THAILAND, Vietnam
(IN BRIEF) DHL and Formula 1 have announced a multi-year extension of their partnership, with DHL commemorating its 20th anniversary as the Official Logistics Partner of Formula 1. This collaboration, the longest-standing global partnership in the sport’s history, signifies a … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Arjan Sissing, DHL, Formula 1, Jonny Haworth, logistics, motorsports, partnership, Paul Fowler, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) French transport giant Jacky Perrenot has finalized an agreement to acquire 100 percent of the shares in Agediss, a leading 2-man handling specialist for furniture and large-volume goods in France. The acquisition, signed on February 10, 2024, marks … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Agediss, Europe, France, Jacky Perrenot, Kay Schiebur, logistics, Otto Group, partnership, Philippe Givone, sustainability, Viviane Reichert-Brown
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) are collaborating to host a side event during the 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) Ministerial Conference in Abu Dhabi. The event aims to share key insights from the GoTrade … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, International Trade, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Abu Dhabi, DHL Group, GoTrade, GoTrade Summit, ICC, inclusive trade, International Chamber of Commerce, international trade, logistics, Steven Pope, trade, trade experts, World Trade Organization, WTO MC13
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a leading global logistics provider, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art cross-dock centre near the Deepwater Container Terminal (DCT) at the port of Gdansk, Poland. Spanning over 3,300 square meters with additional office space, the facility caters to the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Capra Robotics, a Danish leader in autonomous robotics, partners with Deutsche Telekom and Swift Navigation to enhance the capabilities of its mobile robots. Leveraging Telekom’s IoT network and Swift’s precise positioning technology, Capra ensures seamless connectivity and accurate … Read the full press release
Posted in Agriculture, Business, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged autonomous mobile robots, Autonomous robotics, autonomous robots, Capra Robotics, Dennis Nikles, Deutsche Telekom, global connectivity, Internet of Things, IoT mobile, Lars Hee Hansen, logistics, Precise Positioning solution, satellite network, Swift Navigation, Telekom
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding and Schneider Electric have partnered to introduce innovative multi-modal shipping solutions aimed at reducing carbon emissions associated with air freight. They successfully launched two bridges, connecting Singapore and North America and India and North America, … Read the full press release
Posted in Aviation & Aerospace, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged air freight, DHL Global Forwarding, GoGreen Plus, logistics, Mourad Tamoud, reduce Scope 3 carbon emissions, SAF, Schneider Electric, sea transport, shipment, shipping, Sustainable Aviation Fuels, Thomas George
(IN BRIEF) ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is enhancing its TransFER service by introducing a direct rail connection between Linz, Duisburg, and Rotterdam, creating efficient freight transport between Austria, Germany, and the Netherlands. Rotterdam, one of the world’s largest seaports … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Netherlands, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Clemens Först, freight transport, logistics, Matthijs van Doorn, ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, Port of Rotterdam Authority, rail freight transport, rail logistics, RCG, Rotterdam, seaports, TransFER, transhipment
(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has signed a significant 10-year green energy agreement with RWE Supply & Trading, starting in 2026, to purchase approximately 104 gigawatt-hours of renewable electricity annually. This move aligns with DHL Group’s commitment to decarbonization and sustainability, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Amrumbank West, Anna Spinelli, DHL Group, electricity, green electricity, Hendrik Niebaum, Kaskasi offshore wind farm, logistics, Nordsee Ost, offshore wind farm, recyclable rotor blades, renewable energies, RWE, RWE wind farms
(IN BRIEF) DHL Global Forwarding has successfully completed the acquisition of shares in Danzas AEI Emirates, rebranding all facilities under the DHL name. This integration not only changes the logo and name but also strengthens operational capabilities by incorporating 1,100 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged acquisition, Africa, Al Maktoum International Airport, Al Tayer Group, Amadou Diallo, Danzas AEI Emirates, DHL Global Forwarding, DHL Group, Dubai Airport Free Zone, Dubai World Central, freight specialist, GCC, Jebel Ali Freezone, logistics, MEA, Middle East, Ras Al Khaimah, UAE
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, has appointed Ronald van der Waals as Managing Director for the Nordics. In addition to his current role as Managing Director for Northern and Central & Eastern Europe, Ronald will … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 to explore strategic investment opportunities in land development for logistics hubs, warehousing … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged INDIA, infrastructure, logistics, Maersk, partnership, sustainability, Tamil Nadu Government, trade, V. Vishnu IAS, Vikash Agarwal
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has introduced a new carbon insetting solution for electric vehicles (EVs), becoming the first logistics service provider to offer this solution, which was previously limited to low-emission fuels. This initiative aligns with Kuehne+Nagel’s Roadmap 2026 Living ESG … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Sumitomo Corporation, Deloitte, and Nexxiot have formed a strategic partnership to offer advanced digital services that streamline the global movement of goods. This collaborative effort aims to automatically verify data related to cargo movement and content, enabling … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Management, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged autonomous freight handling, cargo, DAB platform, Deloitte, digital transformation, Economy of Things, freight handling, Helena Lisachuk, Jorge Bento, KYX, logistics, Nexxiot, Pairpoint, Pairpoint Digital Asset Broker, Stefan Kalmund, Sumitomo Corporation, trade compliance, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) DHL, the global logistics leader, showcased its extraordinary shipping accomplishments in 2023. These included flying manatees over 1,000 miles for rescue, shipping five locomotives from the USA to Peru, delivering a key to save a bird, transporting bobsleds … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Germany, Industrial, Management, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged bobsleds, DHL, locomotives, logistics, manatees, pallets, parcels, plane loads, shipping, shipping containers, wind turbine blades
(IN BRIEF) Hillebrand Gori, a subsidiary of DHL, has formed a strategic partnership with the International Wine Challenge (IWC) to become its logistics partner. Starting in 2024, Hillebrand Gori will handle the transportation of all consolidated wine samples for the … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, has signed a leasing agreement with Martex, a leading Polish distributor of truck spare parts. The deal includes a 45,000 square meter standalone warehouse at Logicor Będzin. Martex, with 42 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Industrial, Poland, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Andrzej Parzoch, Będzin, Katowice, Logicor, Logicor Będzin, logistics, logistics real estate, Martex, Piotr Brycki, Poland, Pyrzowice Airport, Sosnowiec, Temot International, truck parts, truck spare parts distributor, Upper Silesia, warehouse
(IN BRIEF) DHL Express has unveiled its expanded Central Asia Hub (CAH) in Hong Kong, marking its largest infrastructure investment in the Asia Pacific region to date, totaling EUR 562 million. The CAH is one of three global hubs connecting … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel’s North American Road Logistics team received an urgent request from a pharmaceutical customer to deliver 150 pallets of flu vaccines to over 40 Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals across the U.S. within ten days. The team quickly organized … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a leading European logistics real estate company, has commenced construction on a new 24,000-square-meter property in Rome, Italy, set for completion in late 2024. Situated on a 97,000-square-meter industrial site owned by the Mazer Fund, this project, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics company, has achieved its third consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma certification for its entire air logistics healthcare network. This milestone makes Kuehne+Nagel the first logistics company with over 100 CEIV Pharma-certified stations. IATA’s CEIV Pharma … Read the full press release
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