Logistics real estate drives growth
British Glencar Construction, founded in 2016 to serve primarily the industrial, logistics, distribution manufacturing, life science and pharmaceutical sectors, has been recognised by the Financial Times as one of Europe’s fastest growing companies. The company, which is... mehr
ESR joins HSCI
ESR Cayman, an APAC focused logistics real estate platform, has been selected as a constituent for the Hang Seng Composite Index (HSCI), effective 15 March 2021. The ESR platform operates in the People’s Republic of China, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Australia and India.... mehr
C3 for Bremen
Logistics services provider BLG Logistics is planning to set up a new hub for industrial logistics in Bremen's freight traffic centre. Starting probably in mid-2022, the provider will centralise the distribution of spare parts and machinery for an automobile manufacturer's... mehr
Fortec rebrand saves money
Fortec Distribution Network has rolled out a rebranding following its integration into the Pall-Ex Group. The Northamptonshire-based pallet network has undergone an image overhaul as part of its 25th anniversary, which it is now taking to the road in UK. The new look... mehr
Pilferers report for 2020
The annual cargo theft report 2020, compiled by TT Club and BSI, shows that theft of cargo in transit is still the most frequent crime, although uts 71% share of the total is below the 2019 level (87%). Losses from warehouses and other storage facilities increased to 25%.... mehr
Gruber Logistics invests in LNG
Vehicle manufacturer Iveco and Gruber Logistics from South Tyrol have signed an agreement for the delivery of 100 trucks powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG). With the Iveco S-Way LNG trucks, which will be supplied by Gasser in Bolzano, the freight forwarder will convert part... mehr
Logistikcluster Basel's new strategy
The Logistikcluster Region Basel – an initiative of the Basel chamber of commerce – has secured funding for the next three years. With a new strategy until 2023 and a new sponsor on board, the cluster aims to further strengthen Basel’s logistics hub with a main focus on... mehr
Cora contracts logistics partner
Cora, a European-wide retail group of hypermarkets of Belgian origin located in France, has chosen Kuehne+Nagel as its logistics partner in Belgium and Luxembourg. The linchpin of the partnership is a dedicated 30,000 sqm distribution centre in Heppignies, a village close to... mehr
Transcargo to become cargo-partner
With the signing of the contract on 16 February 2021, cargo-partner has taken over the Dutch company Transcargo. The financial details were not disclosed. The Austrians began their partnership with the Dutch company in May 2020 with an office and warehouse in Roermond, the... mehr
Narrow Aisle across the Atlantic
Narrow Aisle, a manufacturer of space-saving intralogistics solutions located in Great Britain, is further investing in the USA and Canada. From its current hub in Dallas, Texas, the company has been developing its American business for the Flexi range of articulated warehouse... mehr