Bretzke to become FWN 
The Bremen-based logistics company F.W. Neukirch (FWN) has taken over the entire operating business, staff and warehouse space of Bretzke Lagerhausgesellschaft in an asset deal with retroactive effect from 1 October 2022. The price was not disclosed. Bretzke was founded in... plus
Own entities in Morocco
Morocco is popular. Nippon Express Europe, a group company of Nippon Express Holdings (NXHD), has spun off two of its existing business locations in the Kingdom of Morocco – the Morocco branch and the Tanger Med logistics centre – into subsidiary companies. The move follows... plus
Reaching number ten
US-based Scannell Properties has completed its 10th successful local project since it entered the German market in 2019. The real estate developer has now also found a tenant for its second speculative logistics property in Kitzingen, Bavaria, a site of 23,500 sqm. All... plus
New partners in the OSL network
Two new partners are joining Online Systemlogistik’s general cargo network in Germany. Oneflow in Ratingen, in the Ruhr area, has covered the area around Düsseldorf for Online Systemlogistik (OSL) since September. The forwarder Heinrich von Wirth, with its location in Gingen... plus
Keep cool in the peak season, says Setlog
FMCG importers can now remain calm concerning big shopping events such as Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the pre-Christmas period in November, say the supply chain experts at German software house Setlog. According to their analysis, sea freight rates for containers from the... plus
This road leads to Rome
Germany-based Arvato Supply Chain Solutions (Ascs) has acquired the Italian logistics service provider Quickly which is headquartered in Anagni near Rome. The supply chain and e-commerce service provider has been active in Italy since 2004 and operates two logistics centres... plus
Nippon unveils new reefers
The Nippon Express Group in Shanghai has introduced six new temperature-controlled containers suitable for transporting precision tools such as semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Semiconductors are built into all kinds of electronic devices such as smartphones, PCs, and... plus
Consolidation centre in Ethiopia goes live
The Ethiopian freight forwarder Freighters International (Pabomi) and its partner Maersk have put their consolidation centre in Modjo Dry Port, Ethiopia into operation. This multi-purpose facility was built as a hub for export or import cargo in Ethiopia. With direct links... plus
E-Ceva for Decathlon in Thailand
In Thailand, Ceva Logistics is using an expanded fleet of electric vehicles to distribute Decathlon products. The fleet of three electric vans and two electric straight trucks are supporting the shipper’s expansion plans in Asia while reducing annual carbon emissions by more... plus
Network welcomes new member
Diversity is the watchword now. London-based haulage firm Trans UK has joined pallet distribution network Pall-Ex Group as a shareholder member. Since its founding in 2019, Trans UK has built a reputation as a reliable haulier in the Peckham area. The company recently took... plus