Tag Archives: logistics

DHL Express Inaugurates Upgraded Central Asia Hub in Hong Kong with EUR 562 Million Investment

(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

Kuehne+Nagel’s Rapid Response Delivers Flu Vaccines to 42 Veterans Affairs Hospitals Across the U.S.

(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

Logicor Launches Sustainable Logistics Property Development in Rome, Italy

(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

Kuehne+Nagel Earns Third Consecutive IATA CEIV Pharma Certification

(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

DHL Slides into Role as Official Logistics Partner for International Luge Federation

(IN BRIEF) DHL has become the Official Logistics Partner of the International Luge Federation (FIL), entering a multi-year agreement that involves providing logistical support for athletes’ equipment, marketing, and hospitality materials. The partnership commences in the winter season of 2023/2024, … Read the full press release

Logicor and Leroy Merlin Strengthen Logistics Collaboration in Poland

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a major European logistics real estate company, has renewed and expanded its partnership with Leroy Merlin, a well-known French hypermarket chain. As part of this agreement, Leroy Merlin will occupy approximately 50,000 square meters of warehouse space … Read the full press release

Sustainable Excellence: Kuehne+Nagel France Inaugurates Eco-Friendly Air Logistics Facility Paris CDG Airport

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel France has opened a new air logistics hub at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, significantly expanding its air freight capabilities and healthcare logistics solutions. The hub can handle 300 air freight pallets per week, with a larger … Read the full press release

New ARES 65 Fast Crew Transfer Vessels by BMT and ARES Set to Enhance Offshore Logistics

(IN BRIEF) BMT and ARES have partnered to introduce the ARES 65 Fast Crew Transfer Vessels (FCTV), designed for Turkish Petroleum’s offshore personnel transfer and logistics. These 20-meter vessels, constructed from lightweight aluminum, can reach a top speed of 47 … Read the full press release

DHL Group Completes Acquisition of Turkish Parcel Delivery Company MNG Kargo, Boosting E-commerce Logistics

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group has successfully finalized its acquisition of MNG Kargo Yurtiçi ve Yurtdışı Taşımacılık A.Ş. (MNG Kargo) and its subsidiaries, following approvals from the Turkish Competition Authority and the Turkish Information and Communications Technologies Authority. MNG Kargo, a … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Takes a Step Forward in Road Logistics Sustainability with HVO Insetting

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics leader, has launched a Book & Claim insetting solution for road logistics customers who purchase Hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) to reduce transport emissions. This offering complements existing solutions for maritime biofuels and SAF in … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Named Official Logistics Partner for COP28 Climate Conference in Dubai

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel has been appointed as the official logistics partner for COP28, the 2023 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai. The logistics company will oversee all on-site logistics activities at Expo City Dubai, including building country pavilions and stages … Read the full press release

Logicor Expands Logistics Portfolio with Acquisition of Greenfield Development in Lelystad, Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) Logicor, a prominent logistics real estate developer, owner, and manager in Europe, has finalized the acquisition of a logistics greenfield development site in Lelystad, Netherlands. The site spans over 61,000 m2 and will host the construction of three … Read the full press release

Predictive Logistics: Maersk Drives Technology Revolution in Chemical Supply Chains for Improved Sustainability and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, emphasizes the need for technology adoption in the chemical supply chain to transform it from predictable to predictive, enable better decision-making, and develop more sustainable supply chains. Maersk sees significant opportunities … Read the full press release

Global Factory Service Specialist Leadec Expands in Western France with New Packaging Handling Center

(IN BRIEF) Leadec, a global service specialist for factories, has established a new company in Saint-Barthélemy-d’Anjou, Western France. The company has rented a factory building of over 12,000 m2 to create a packaging handling center for a commercial vehicle manufacturer. … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and YellowFox Digitize Modschiedler Group’s Fleet and Logistics Processes for Sustainable and Efficient Operations

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and YellowFox are partnering to digitize the fleet and logistics processes of the Modschiedler Group. The solution includes digital order management, a truck route planner, and the “YellowFleetApp” for transport handling and route planning. Connected trackers … Read the full press release

A.P. Moller – Maersk Launches First Cold Store Facility in Dubai to Meet Growing Demand for Cold Chain Logistics

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk, the global integrated logistics company, has opened its first Cold Store facility in Dubai, UAE. Located at Dubai Industrial City, the 13,000 square meter facility serves the FMCG sector with uninterrupted cold chain logistics … Read the full press release

EET Group Partners with Logicor for Strategic Distribution Facility in Greve, Denmark

(IN BRIEF) Logicor has signed a long-term lease agreement with EET Group for a property in Greve, Denmark. EET Group, a B2B IT distributor serving over 30,000 merchants across Europe, plans to utilize the facility as a crucial part of … Read the full press release

Sustainable Expansion: DHL Express Announces Construction of Helsinki Logistics Center

(IN BRIEF) DHL Express Finland has announced the construction of a new logistics center at Helsinki-Vantaa Airport. The facility, with an investment of approximately €100 million, will serve as the central hub for all incoming and outgoing Express shipments in … Read the full press release

Kuehne+Nagel Expands Perishables Logistics Services with Acquisition of Morgan Cargo

(IN BRIEF) Kuehne+Nagel, a global logistics and supply chain solutions provider, has announced its agreement to acquire Morgan Cargo, a prominent freight forwarder specializing in perishable goods transportation in South Africa, the UK, and Kenya. Morgan Cargo managed over 40,000 … Read the full press release

Hapag-Lloyd Announces Leadership Transition: Joerg Sonne Assumes Role as Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe

(IN BRIEF) Hapag-Lloyd, a global container shipping company, has announced executive changes with Joerg Sonne appointed as the Senior Managing Director for Region North Europe, replacing Martin Rolf, who will transition to the role of Managing Director Human Resources. Sonne … Read the full press release