Transnatur and Transway's second service 
The Iberian freight forwarder Transnatur and Transway Logistics, its long-standing agent in Cyprus, have launched a new connection from the Port of Barcelona to Limassol in Cyprus. This consolidated groupage service will complement the link that the companies jointly operate... mehr
Accumulating Iata Ceiv Pharma certifications
Geodis is continuing to build its network of Iata Ceiv Pharma certified sites in Europe. By the end of 2022, the France-headquartered forwarding group had received the certification for eight sites, i.e. London, Manchester, Frankfurt, Arlanda (Sweden), Budapest, Warsaw,... mehr
CPG under Florida's sun
The Cleveland (OH)-headquartered Container Port Group (CPG), which operates all over USA, recently opened a new terminal in Jacksonville, Florida. While Jaxport also continues to invest in its infrastructure, shippers tend to use the port more for both imports and exports.... mehr
Price for logistics real estate at a record high
2022 was a year of record growth in global logistics property rents since Prologis Research began tracking them in 2007. According to the Prologis Logistics Rent Index, which analyses markets in North America, Europe, Asia and Latin America, global rents increased 30%... mehr
1,000 facilities and 168 companies
Making sure your cargo is safe is a never-ending task. Yet, the Transported Asset Protection Association (Tapa) in the Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) region has recently recorded its 1,000th Facility Security Requirements (FSR) certification. The aim is to reduce cargo... mehr
How to improve logistics for life sciences
The British life sciences GDP logistics firm Biocair recently proposed new solutions to improve viable transport services for the sector. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 50% of vaccines globally are wasted. This is partially due to damage... mehr
On big and small anniversaries
Cargo-Partner in Hong Kong recently celebrated the 15th anniversary of its regional head office for the Asia-Pacific region. 2023 also marks the 40th anniversary of the founding of the Austrian group at Vienna Airport. As the company's regional head office, the Hong Kong... mehr
Wisetech Global's next coup
Sydney (Australia)-headquartered Wisetech Global (WTC), developer of the logistics software Cargowise, recently acquired the US-based company Blume Global (Blume). Amongst others, Blume provides a software solution facilitating intermodal rail in North America. The price of... mehr
Double strike at Waberer's International
Hungarian transport company Waberer’s is planning to build a 47,000 sqm logistics centre close to Budapest Airport. The warehouse, a HUF 18 billion (EUR 48 million) investment, will offer services for e-commerce and retail shippers. Completion is scheduled for Q1/2024. There... mehr
Intertruck is sold to Turkey
UK-based Unipart Group has sold its Intertruck business to the 1950-founded group Sampa. Mike Ferris, Unipart International managing director explained the reason for the transaction: "Unipart continues its focus on growth in strategic markets outside of the heavy... mehr