Swissterminal launches “break & make bulk” 
Swissterminal intends to enter the warehousing market and expand its role in global supply chains with “break & make bulk,” a new warehousing offer for general cargo in which Swissterminal breaks down or assembles bulk shipments. The company will launch this new product... more
Hellmann relies on Dakosy's customs software
Hellmann Logistics has implemented Dakoy's new Zodiak GE customs software on schedule. Just a year after deciding to opt for Dakosy, the company was able to throw the switch so that all branches in Germany now use Zodiak GE. Among the decisive factors in the choice of the... more
Kerry Logistics forms JV in Sri Lanka
Kerry Logistics has set up a new joint venture, Kerry Logistics Lanka, with IAS Holdings in Sri Lanka to strengthen its international freight forwarding capabilities in South Asia. Headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, Kerry Lanka sits at the strategic crossroads of East... more
New project on recycled site
Garbe Industrial Real Estate and Bremer project development have begun construction of a logistics centre in the Hanau Technology Park. Following extensive revitalisation, the new headquarters for "tesa nie wieder bohren GmbH" will be completed by the end of 2020 and... more
Agility launches Global Response Aid
Agility has launched Global Response Aid (GRA), a Dubai (UAE)-based company established to procure certified diagnostic, testing and protective products and offer services such as a contact-tracing app and mobile testing used in the detection, treatment and prevention of... more
New users in the Netherlands 
Logistics properties located within the perimeter of the port of Rotterdam remain in strong demand. In April there were no less than three transactions involving such facilities. Two investment companies enlarged their portfolios in the process, and Lidl, in turn, rented new... more
Yet more solar energy for Gebrüder Weiss
Gebrüder Weiss now relies on sustainable electricity for its operations in Lower Austria as well. On a total area of 16,000 sqm, a new solar plant in the company’s location in Pöchlarn produces around 1,725 megawatt hours (MWh) per year. A large part of the photovoltaic... more
Dachser Mexico launches CHB service
Dachser de México (Dachser Mexico), a Dachser subsidiary, has added customs house brokerage (CHB) services to its capabilities portfolio. Understanding and complying with customs rules and regulations can be a difficult process for businesses involved in international trade.... more
Ifco sets up production plant in China
Ifco Systems, a provider of reusable plastic containers (RPC) for fresh food, has opened a production facility in China, in cooperation with the Polytec Group. The company has been manufacturing reusable Steco 6421 containers for the Chinese market in its plant in Tianjin since... more
Tigers launches PPE portal on its eShop
Tigers has launched a new dedicated personal protective equipment (PPE) section on its eShop, powered by its freight portal Smarthub:Connect. The global logistics and transportation company has also released new software updates for Smarthub:Connect, giving customers shortcuts... more