Two hits in USA 
In a double strike, DSV in USA has inked agreements to acquire the transport and logistics companies S&M Moving Systems West and Global Diversity Logistics. The transactions are expected to be closed in April 2023, if all legal formalities are met. Headquartered in... mehr
New warehouse space near Poznan Airport
Logistics real estate specialist GLP has completed the third building at Poznan Airport Logistics Centre, Poland. This is the final stage of the project, which offers more than 81,000 sqm of warehouse and production space. The latest building in GLP’s logistics park, located... mehr
Ho Chi Minh office to support energy projects
GAC Group has partnered with SME Logistics to open its first ever branch in Vietnam. The office, located in Ho Chi Minh, supports customers at ports along the Saigon River with an integrated portfolio of shipping, logistics and marine services for a wide range of sectors,... mehr
Expanded booking platform for quick decisions
Yusen Logistics has expanded its global coverage to 32 countries and regions through its digital forwarding platform. It simplifies the online shipping process for offers of ocean and air freight forwarding solutions by providing instant quotes, simple booking and online cargo... mehr
Globalisation continues undeterred
International flows of goods and capital have remained remarkably robust, despite the Covid 19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. After a slight decline in 2020, the combined DHL Global Connectedness Index returned to figures above pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Currently... mehr
Fiata committed to “navigating uncertainty”
The role of the freight forwarder in the supply chain is changing as quickly as the world itself. In Geneva, the traditional strategic ‘Fiata HQ Meeting’ of the year was introduced with a press conference hosted by president Ivan Petrov, director general Stéphane Graber and... mehr
Market for work textiles booming
Velilla Group will open the largest logistics centre for work textiles in Spain in 2024. The multinational family-owned company is planning to double the size of its facility in Albacete, Castilla-La Mancha. The group currently runs a 56,000 sqm logistics centre where more... mehr
Geodis reports strong FY 2022
In 2022, Geodis was able to continue the strong growth momentum of recent years. The company achieved sales of EUR 13.7 billion: an increase of 19% compared to 2021 and 68% compared to 2019. In line with its “Ambition 2023” plan, Geodis carried out further investments to... mehr
K+L investing in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Kuehne + Nagel is investing in Wittenburg. The new location in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania is to handle global spare parts logistics for a major company from the renewable energy sector. Construction began at the beginning of March 2023 and completion is scheduled for the turn... mehr
Multi-user facility to open in Shanghai
Geodis has signed a ten-year lease agreement with the PRD Group for a 20,000 sqm multi-user facility in Minhang district, Shanghai (China). The facility is set to bolster the company's contract logistics capabilities for retail partners and to support the e-commerce industry... mehr