(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
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