Expeditors invests in digital platform 
Expeditors International, based in Seattle, has acquired Fleet Logistics’ digital platform. The purchase will support Expeditors’ online LTL shipping platform Koho (gokoho.com), and aligns with Expeditors’ strategy and focus on digital solutions. Terms of the agreement were not... mehr
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics implements Cargowise
German logistics services provider Hellmann intends to implement Cargowise to enhance operational processes within its global air and sea freight operations by standardising systems and databases and enabling more efficient resource usage across the entire supply chain. In... mehr
Tigers expands into new Rotterdam warehouse
Supply chain specialist Tigers has expanded into a newly built 50,'000 sqm omnichannel fulfilment facility in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, offering sustainable e-commerce products and low-cost last mile B2B and B2C solutions across Europe. The carbon neutral warehouse has... mehr
Imperial renews automotive logistics contract
Imperial’s UK organisation has been re-appointed to provide JIT (just in time) and JIS (just in sequence) logistics for a car manufacturer. The renewed contract comprises three elements: nationwide transport, collecting components and assemblies from 19 suppliers and... mehr
Gets supports Geodis
Global eTrade Services (Gets), a global trade platform company, has announced the onboarding of Geiodis Regional HQ Asia Pacific on Calista, a platform that helps to orchestrate logistics, compliance and financial activities. With Calista Compliance, Geodis can simplify... mehr
Finland participates in smart logistics project
The Covid 19 crisis has enhanced the need for advanced and agile digitalisation of logistics. Within this goal, the EU project Federated will develop a set of arrangements and technical applications to allow different kind of businesses and public authorities to sustainably... mehr
Logistics for healthcare
Companies that produce masks and protective equipment in Turkey and export them to several locations worldwide, organise a great part of their operations from the warehouse of Fevzi Gandur Logistics at Istanbul Airport. Hasan Şafak, general manager of air and sea... mehr
Klaus-Michael Kuehne expects contraction for KN
In an interview with the German daily newspaper "Die Welt" Klaus-Michael Kuehne, majority shareholder at Kuehne + Nagel, discussed the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Kuehne + Nagel may have 20-25% fewer employees after the crisis, he said. Currently, the global... mehr
Arge Kratzer, aber keine Wunden 
Die Covid-19-Krise macht sich auch in den Quartalszahlen der grossen Logistiker bemerkbar, wenn auch noch nicht so stark. Während in Nordamerika eine gewisse Zuversicht herrscht, schnüren die Dänen von DSV bereits ein Sparpaket. mehr
New division for high tech logistics
Cargo-partner has set up a dedicated department for high tech logistics at its headquarters near Vienna Airport. The service portfolio includes precisely timed deliveries with the company's own vehicle fleet, assembly and customer training on site as well as specialised storage... mehr