Nippon unveils new reefers 
The Nippon Express Group in Shanghai has introduced six new temperature-controlled containers suitable for transporting precision tools such as semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Semiconductors are built into all kinds of electronic devices such as smartphones, PCs, and... mehr
Consolidation centre in Ethiopia goes live
The Ethiopian freight forwarder Freighters International (Pabomi) and its partner Maersk have put their consolidation centre in Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia into operation. This multi-purpose facility was built as a hub for export or import cargo in Ethiopia. With direct links... mehr
E-Ceva for Decathlon in Thailand
In Thailand, Ceva Logistics is using an expanded fleet of electric vehicles to distribute Decathlon products. The fleet of three electric vans and two electric straight trucks are supporting the shipper’s expansion plans in Asia while reducing annual carbon emissions by more... mehr
Network welcomes new member
Diversity is the watchword now. London-based haulage firm Trans UK has joined pallet distribution network Pall-Ex Group as a shareholder member. Since its founding in 2019, Trans UK has built a reputation as a reliable haulier in the Peckham area. The company recently took... mehr
Biocair extends network to Cape Town and Durban
In South Africa, pharmaceutical, biotech and life science logistics specialist Biocair has opened new offices in South Cape Town and Durban, in addition to its already existing facilities in Johannesburg. Four new team members and 110 sqm of office and storage space in Cape... mehr
Huey, Dewey and Louie in Dubai
DB Schenker has opened its third renewable-powered hub, DLC 3, in Dubai, following DLC 1 and DLC 2, which came on stream in 2016 and 2019, respectively. With the new facility, the group can now offer a total capacity of 200,000 Euro pallets in UAE. DLC 3 is a 35,000 sqm... mehr
Semiconductor network in Japan enhanced
Nippon Express has started operations at the NX Yokkaichi Tarusaka distribution centre in Yokkaichi City, Mie Prefecture (Japan). The centre is part of the network enhanced to meet semiconductor demands. The Nippon Express Group has identified the semiconductor industry as a... mehr
Hänsel und Gretel taken over
WP Holding, a logistics services provider based in the German state of Saxony, is acquiring parts of the forwarding company Hänsel und Gretel, which has its headquarters in Reichenbach in the Vogtland region, with effect from 1 October 2022. 15 employees will be taken over.... mehr
Von Kunden und Kandidaten 
Das Netzwerk Experts4Experts arbeitet 20 Jahre in der Logistikberatung zusammen. Die Jagd nach den geeigneten Kandidaten als Berater von Unternehmen ist für die Mitglieder des Netzwerks Experts4Experts Alltag. Aus zehn Ländern kamen Ende September Vertreter des Netzwerks... mehr
Further expansion into the hot spot Uruguay
The Brazilian cool chain player Emergent Cold Latin America (Lat Am) has acquired the cold storage operations of Frigorífico Modelo, an agro-industrial and logistics company based in Montevideo, Uruguay. This transaction is subject to customary closing conditions – including... mehr