Cargo Sous Terrain breaking ground
In Switzerland, the earthworks on the Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) logistics system, which is designed for underground transport and financed by the private sector, have begun. Test drillings and measurements are underway for planning the first section from Härkingen to Zurich.... more
Extending facilities in southern France
In France, Paris-headquartered JMG Partners is finally beginning to implement its plans to build a 67,500 sqm logistics facility in Clesud. This project has been on hold since 2015, when the idea was first mooted to extend the local terminals for combined transport in... more
A joint green effort in Wilhelmshaven
Deugro and Nordfrost are cooperating in a new eco-friendly project in the port of Wilhelmshaven. The green energy logistics hub in the making mainly addresses clients from the onshore and offshore wind energy industry as well as grid-related players from the converter stations,... more
A fleet of 50 e-trucks
Decarbonisation is also the rule of the day in road transport, though it is important to do more than just talk about it. The European logistics player Gruber Logistics has confirmed its plan to acquire fifty electric vehicles for its road haulage fleet over the next two years.... more
Opening in Memphis
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has opened a new location in Memphis, Tennessee, whose main focus will be on the healthcare industry. The distribution centre covers a surface of approximately 33,000 sqm. The new client at the site is a major player among medical technology... more
A Dutch-German development cooperation
Leschaco’s new chemicals and dangerous goods warehouse in Malaysia, which it founded last year, is up and running. The German company’s next move has been to sign a lease with the Dutch industrial developer DHG (David Hart Group), which was founded by the racing driver in 1997,... more
Military logistics for humanitarian aid
Switzerland is containing its aid deliveries for the Ukrainian population and delivering about 390 pallets with winter equipment. The army is providing cold protection clothing such as blankets, gloves and sweaters. The military material left the Army Logistics Centre in... more
Towards tomorrow’s transport
A deep-tech company developing high-performance batteries. Ever since a group of young Spanish entrepreneurs took part in Elon Musk’s ‘Hyperloop Pod Competition’ in 2015 their company Zeleros has been busy developing a hyperloop. European funding is further diversifying its... more
Groupe SEB deepens partnership
Groupe SEB has extended its contract with GXO for UK and Ireland. The French Group requires additional warehouse space to enable sustainable growth. It manufactures small domestic appliances and cookware sold through multi-format retailing in more than 150 countries. GXO... more
An overland route from China to Europe
With its latest service, Lithuania-based Girteka Logistics is offering a new option for land-based logistics solutions from China to the whole of Europe. Starting from major cities in China, such as Shanghai, Shenzhen, Chengdu, Qingdao and up to the Chinese mainland, goods can... more