Paris–Warsaw 
The French Hardis Group is acquiring Cloudity, a company specialising in digital transformation and the integration of sales force solutions, headquartered in Warsaw (Poland), with offices in Berlin (Germany) and Stockholm (Sweden). The Polish company is targeting a turnover... more
Müller and the ice cube
The Luxembourg-based European infrastructure fund "Cube Infrastructure" is buying 70% of the shares in Müller Logistik in Wiener Neudorf, a specialist for the transport for temperature-controlled cargo. The previous sole owner, Fritz Müller, will retain 30% of the... more
Cool chain on a grand scale 
A thriving segment in Turkey; bulkers piling up in the Sea of Marmara. Turkey’s agricultural sector accounts for approximately 20% of GDP – and depends heavily on logisticians offering international controlled-temperature operations. The cool chain is growing strongly – while... more
Strong year for MLP Group
The Polish MLP Group, a developer, owner and manager of commercial, industrial and logistics parks specialising in brownfield sites, has published its figures for the first three quarters of 2022. MLP’s net asset value (NAV) is over EUR 498.5 million (PLN 2.4 billion). This... more
Stihl's central warehouse operational
Stihl, a manufacturer of gardening tools and equipment, has officially inaugurated its new central warehouse in Voelklingen, Germany. The logistics site was built by property developer Dietz as the investor. The facility is operated by Hellmann and covers a total area of... more
Another player goes Down Under
It is a premiere. Arvato Supply Chain Solutions is opening its own warehouse in Australia. The new site in Villawood, the Greater Sydney area, has a 4,000 sqm warehouse area and a capacity of more than 3,000 pallet spaces. Frank Schirrmeister, CEO of Arvato Supply Chain... more
Alternative Parcels hit in FY 2021/2022
The financial results for the UK-based Alternative Parcels Company (APC) in the 2021/22 financial year ending on 31 March 2022 showed some decline. Profit before tax amounted to GBP 6.41 million, a 30% drop compared with the 2020/21 financial year. The decrease was largely due... more
Now it's Bomi Group, a UPS company
As reported by the ITJ Daily on 16 August 2022, UPS has finalised its previously announced acquisition of Bomi Group, a healthcare logistics provider mainly in Europe and Latin America. Through the acquisition, the company’s healthcare unit, UPS Healthcare, will add... more
A larger footprint in Southern Germany
DHL Freight has opened a new freight terminal in Villingen-Schwenningen, Baden-Württemberg in Southwest Germany. The centre offers logistics services for the general cargo network and for direct transport services on an area of approx. 6,000 sqm. Freight can be delivered and... more
