Strong 2021 for Fesco 
The Russian transport group Fesco has reported its results for the full year 2021. While coastal shipments (81,000 teu) and international transhipments (284,000 teu) moved sidewards, the group's volumes in general cargo and oil product transhipment in the commercial Port of... plus
Alibaba targeting SMEs
The Cainiao Network, the logistics arm of the Alibaba Group Holding, recently announced the launch of a digital end-to-end e-commerce logistics service for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The offer is intended to include services such as pickup, warehousing,... plus
When the Queen is amused
B&H Worldwide is one of the 226 British organisations to be honoured with the prestigious Queen’s Award for Enterprise for International Trade for 2022. The prize is awarded for meeting several strict criteria including the importance of exports to the business; and Her... plus
An acquisition in Canada
Michigan (USA)-based Lineage Logistics is acquiring Canada’s Versa Cold Logistics Services from Tor Quest Partners and its co-investors the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario and OP Trust. Financial details were not disclosed. Founded in 1941 and headquartered in... plus
WDS with new site in North Pacific
World Distribution Services (WDS), an affiliate of the World Group, recently secured a new 90,000 sqm distribution facility in the USA’s Pacific Northwest, giving customers an additional destination and thus more distribution options. “Developing solutions to keep freight... plus
A French client for Goodman
After a successful cooperation in the Netherlands, 3PL provider Geodis is now starting its first project with Goodman, a global property group, in France. The two parties have inked a lease for a 30,000 sqm logistics platform close to Lyon. In anticipation of an increase in... plus
GXO saves water, drinks wine
Majestic Wine, a major UK wine retailer, has awarded an additional contract to GXO, a spin-off of XPO Logistics to handle its e-commerce orders. Majestic Wine, with over 200 stores and over 1,000 staff in UK, was originally founded as Majestic Vintners by Sheldon Graner in 1980.... plus
Digitec Galaxus: more space and service
In Switzerland, Digitec Galaxus has found a new permanent warehouse solution to house its products. "Our business grew enormously during the Covid-19 pandemic. We therefore leased an owner-operated temporary storage facility in Nebikon, Lucerne,” said Michael Stolle, the... plus
New clients for Craiss
Craiss Logistik, an owner-managed medium-sized provider based in Germany, almost tripled its turnover in the consumer goods transport segment as an existing customer reorganised its deliveries to shops in southwest Germany. Craiss is aiming to commission a larger logistics... plus