DFDS acquires road haulier 
Danish ferry operator DFDS is taking over the Northern Irish company McBurney Transport. The transaction price for the Ballymena-based company was just below GBP 140 million (USD 168 million). McBurney Transport is one of region's largest haulage firms, with about 800... plus
In its fifth year in Hungary
The Hungarian branch of the Palletways network has grown significantly since its foundation four years ago. It now cooperates with 14 local transport companies, i.e. 30% more than when it first entered the market. To date, the now 110-strong team has handled more than 550,000... plus
Coltrans: Leschaco's second target
As announced recently, Leschaco (Lexzau, Scharbau) acquired the Colombian logistics company Coltrans, founded in 1988, effective 28 December 2022. The Bremen-based logistics player has thus decided to take over its long-term agent in Colombia. The German company said in a press... plus
TT Club: e-commerce's biggest threat is fraud
The predominance of online facilities to process business transactions "allows a myriad of fraudulent pursuits to find opportunities within the complexities of the global supply chain", as TT Club concluded after a recent analysis. The offences range from payment... plus
Röhlig launches brand in Brazil
The Bremen-headquartered Röhlig Logistics opened a new subsidiary in São Paulo, Brazil, at the beginning of 2023. With this move, the logistics solutions provider has entered the Brazilian market under its own brand, after having operated in the country for more than 30 years.... plus
TK' Blue redefines its tariffs
TK' Blue is currently adapting its service portfolio available to all companies in the supply chain in order to comply with new regulations and prepare for future taxes on carbon consumption. Founded twelve years ago, the France-headquartered company is a transport labelling... plus
Stepping into Vietnam
The Hong Kong-headquartered ESR Group has invested in an equity stake of the BW Industrial Development Joint Stock Company, by the way of an affiliate. This investment was part of BW’s larger primary capital raise of up to approximately USD 450 million that includes other... plus
More shipments to Puebla, Mexico
Dachser’s affiliate in Mexico recently opened a new office in the state of Puebla. The company has been active in Mexico since 2006 and set up its first branch in Puebla in 2016. The expansion is in line with the Dachser’s plan to expand its market share in the country.... plus
DHL launches a second connection in Laos
DHL Express expanded its footprint in Laos. Located in Xaysettha District in the county’s capital city Vientiane, the new service point will enable customers to send and collect shipments to and from destinations outside Laos. This is the second service point opened within one... plus
Swiss Post's double strike
Swiss Post has taken over Spedition Gaiser, headquartered in Rielasingen, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, as of 1 January 2023. The acquisition includes Gaiser’s Swiss branch in Ramsen, Canton Schaffhausen. Founded in 1964, Gaiser focuses on cross-border transports between Germany... plus