Kamag contracts Röthlein for spare parts logistics
Kamag, a manufacturer of heavy-lift and specialised vehicles, has contracted Röthlein Logistik to deliver spare parts to its customers. By outsourcing its spare parts logistics, Kamag paves the way for further growth. “Kamag can now concentrate on its core competencies: the... more
VTL and Palletways call off merger plans
The merger of the networks of the general cargo cooperation Vernetzte-Transport-Logistik (VTL), Fulda and Palletways Germany will not take place. “We both recognised that we could not achieve the synergies and business improvements as planned,” said Andreas Jäschke, managing... more
Parcel deliveries in Switzerland reach record high
With a throughput of more than 148 million, the Swiss Postal Service delivered a record quantity of parcels in 2019, which amounts to a 7.3% increase compared to the previous year (138 million). On the other hand, the quantity of letters sent by post continued to fall. While... more
Circle helps to upgrade ports in Pakistan
Circle, the Italian developer and provider of automation and digitalisation solutions for port operators and intermodal logistics, will contribute almost EUR 40,000 to the Pakistan trade facilitation project designed by the World Bank. With the support of the World Bank, the... more
EHDH plans to acquire Movianto
EHDH intends to finalise its acquisition of Movianto from Owens & Minor in the first half of 2020. This transaction would create Europe’s largest company in terms of transport and logistics services dedicated to the pharmaceutical sector. Stéphane Baudry, chairman and... more
Collett expands with Bradford facility
Specialist transport company Collett & Sons has expanded its operations, purchasing 7,000 sqm of warehousing and office space at its new Bradford site. This new 9,300 sqm Bradford site offers excellent access to the motorway network and is perfectly placed to serve the West... more
Rhenus Sports Tech takes over distribution services for eGym
Rhenus Sports Tech, which is part of the Rhenus Group, further enhanced its cooperation with eGym at the beginning of January. Since then, the technical value-added logistics specialist has been responsible for distributing and installing digital fitness devices for eGym’s final... more
Globaltruck announces partnership with Sber Logistics
Globaltruck has signed a strategic partnership memorandum with Sber Logistics, a logistic company that is part of the Sberbank ecosystem. Under the agreement, Globaltruck and Sber Logistics agreed to join forces to develop a market for logistics products and services for the... more
DSV builds in duisport
DSV will build a large distribution centre on the Logport VI plot in the port of Duisburg (Germany). Previously a site used for industrial production plants, the 400,000 sqm logistics area has been developed for companies in the contract logistics segment. DSV intends to... more
BDP International selects Four Kites
BDP International (BDP), a privately-owned global logistics and transportation services company, has engaged Four Kites to design solutions for predictive shipment visibility across the supply chain. This endeavour will improve the performance of BDP's visibility platform, BDP... more