Project 44 takes over Convey 
Seven-year-old Chicago-based supply chain data provider Project 44 has acquired last-mile technology company Convey in a transaction valued at USD 255 million. Before this deal, Project 44 had already bought vessel visibility company Ocean Insights and supply chain planning... more
Smooth AGM for Spedlogswiss Romandie
Thierry Moreno, the president of Spedlogswiss Romandie, the association of forwarders and logisticians in the French-speaking part of Switzerland, welcomed the 50 or so members and around a dozen invited guests (including two representatives of the ITJ) to the body’s annual... more
A distribution network without drivers
Miami-based truck leasing company Ryder and Embark Trucks, a developer of autonomous technology for the lorry industry, are partnering to build a network of logistics transfer points in USA. Ryder will provide yard operations, maintenance and fleet management for Embark... more
New parcel centres Down Under
An enlarged parcel hub in Perth, this is Australia Post's next goal. At 23,000 sqm, the new purpose-built facility will be equipped with adequate automated sortation and the capacity to process 14,000 parcels per hour on its first day of operation, allowing for an acceleration... more
More GDP-certified sites in Switzerland
DHL Freight has received GDP certification (guidelines on good distribution practice of medicinal products for human use) for its two Swiss sites in Pratteln and Buchs. Since its introduction in Europe in 2013, this qualification certifies that the logistics service provider... more
One more pharmaceutical warehouse in Poland
Maersk is pushing its logistics activities on land. The group’s second dedicated pharmaceutical warehouse in central Poland is now operational. The project was launched in late 2020 to create a second pharmaceutical warehouse as part of its existing warehousing and distribution... more
Green light for CST
In Switzerland, both chambers of parliament have approved the federal law on underground goods transport (UGüTG), which will can enter into force shortly. This federal law gives Cargo sous terrain (CST) the legal basis to realise the project within a secure framework. CST... more
New logistics facility in Bremen 
Hansa-Flex, a global systems supplier for fluid technology, has inaugurated its new global corporate headquarters in Bremen. The hub includes a fully automated pallet high-bay warehouse, a centralised production site and new administration areas. The major project kicked off... more
Upturn for Xpediator
UK-based freight forwarder Xpediator has reported its interim results for H1/2021. Group revenue amounted to GBP 126.6 million (EUR 147.7 million), up 27.1% from GBP 99.6 million (EUR 116.2 million) i H1/2020. Adjusted profit before tax remained low at GBP 3.6 million (EUR 4.2... more
Wincanton snaps up Cygnia
Wincanton, a logistics service provider for the UK market, is acquiring 100% of the shares in Caledonia Bidco, the parent company of Cygnia Logistics, from Crescent Capital. Cygnia, which will continue to operate under its own brand, is a mid-market e-commerce and multichannel... more