Davies Turner launches new LCL 
UK-based Davies Turner is expanding its portfolio of ocean freight services between UK and India with the launch of a direct weekly LCL service to Nhava Sheva. The forwarder's previous service to the Indian port ran via transhipment in Jebel Ali. Now, the direct link offers a... more
Sealogis with wind in its sails
Zéphyr & Borée, a French start-up and a specialist for wind-powered and low-carbon maritime transport, has chosen Sealogis, a subsidiary of Geodis, as its shipping agent for France. The start-up designs sail-powered cargo ships. This technological innovation will help... more
Dachser Hörsching expanded
The logistics company Dachser recently completed the expansion of its warehouse in Hörsching near Linz. The company invested around EUR 4.3 million the project. The additional warehouse and logistics space spans almost 6,000 sqm and adds 10,500 more pallet spaces to the previous... more
Opening a third office in Belgium
Bremen-based logistics company Röhlig Logistics opened a new office at Liege Airport on 1 January 2023. Liege Airport, a pan-European air freight hub, is located at the centre of the ‘Golden Triangle’ between Amsterdam, Paris and Frankfurt, which is criss-crossed by 70% of... more
Partnering with Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Electric Europe’s German branch has launched a collaboration with the Dutch provider Broekman Logistics. Starting as a mere overflow location in early 2022, Broekman Logistics is now considered a long-term strategic partner. The company's location in Venlo will... more
From Singapore with love
Floristique Singapore has kicked off the new year with a change in its sustainability policy. The florist has opted for the transition away from diesel-powered vehicles — known for their high carbon emissions — towards electrically powered units. With a debut fleet of seven... more
Mission accomplished in Eastern China
In Eastern China, the ESR Group, a major real asset manager in the Asia Pacific region, has completed ESR Wenzhou Ruian Logistics Park. The logistics facility has a planned GFA of more than 129,000 sqm. It is located in the Wenzhou Ruian Economic Development Zone, Wenzhou, a... more
Istanbul Alibaba's next hub?
Several international and Turkish papers have stated that the Chinese e-commerce group Alibaba is planning a new logistics hub in Turkey. Besides a warehouse close to Istanbul Airport, a data centre near Ankara is part of the scheme. The total investment will be USD 1... more
New members for Catalonia's logistics cluster
The Catalonia Logistics cluster, a private non-profit business group, which comprises all types of companies from the logistics, transport, and goods distribution sectors, is welcoming new members. Nacex, Logista's express courier firm, and Logista Parcel, Logista's network for... more
A warehouse to cover North India
Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL), an affiliate of the Godrej Group, an Indian multinational conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, has opened its first warehouse in Tepla, Punjab. The facility has a surface of more than 2044 sqm. Covering North India, the warehouse will serve... more