New parcel centres Down Under 
An enlarged parcel hub in Perth, this is Australia Post's next goal. At 23,000 sqm, the new purpose-built facility will be equipped with adequate automated sortation and the capacity to process 14,000 parcels per hour on its first day of operation, allowing for an acceleration... plus
More GDP-certified sites in Switzerland
DHL Freight has received GDP certification (guidelines on good distribution practice of medicinal products for human use) for its two Swiss sites in Pratteln and Buchs. Since its introduction in Europe in 2013, this qualification certifies that the logistics service provider... plus
One more pharmaceutical warehouse in Poland
Maersk is pushing its logistics activities on land. The group’s second dedicated pharmaceutical warehouse in central Poland is now operational. The project was launched in late 2020 to create a second pharmaceutical warehouse as part of its existing warehousing and distribution... plus
Green light for CST
In Switzerland, both chambers of parliament have approved the federal law on underground goods transport (UGüTG), which will can enter into force shortly. This federal law gives Cargo sous terrain (CST) the legal basis to realise the project within a secure framework. CST... plus
New logistics facility in Bremen 
Hansa-Flex, a global systems supplier for fluid technology, has inaugurated its new global corporate headquarters in Bremen. The hub includes a fully automated pallet high-bay warehouse, a centralised production site and new administration areas. The major project kicked off... plus
Upturn for Xpediator
UK-based freight forwarder Xpediator has reported its interim results for H1/2021. Group revenue amounted to GBP 126.6 million (EUR 147.7 million), up 27.1% from GBP 99.6 million (EUR 116.2 million) i H1/2020. Adjusted profit before tax remained low at GBP 3.6 million (EUR 4.2... plus
Wincanton snaps up Cygnia
Wincanton, a logistics service provider for the UK market, is acquiring 100% of the shares in Caledonia Bidco, the parent company of Cygnia Logistics, from Crescent Capital. Cygnia, which will continue to operate under its own brand, is a mid-market e-commerce and multichannel... plus
Logistics for climate-neutral project in Chile
The Swiss Kuehne + Nagel group will organise the offshore project logistics for the power-to-methanol part of the pilot phase of the Haru Oni project in Chile for Siemens Energy. The project is a collaboration between Siemens Energy and Porsche (both Germany) and Highly Innovate... plus
TGP refresh in India
UK-based Trans Global Projects Group (TGP), an international project logistics company headquartered in Kent, has founded its own national unit for project logistics in India. TGP Projects India became operational in July. Active in India for over 30 years, TGP used to have... plus
100% of ICT Logistics transferred
It is a Danes-only transaction with an international focus: ferry operator DFDS is acquiring all the shares of Danish freight forwarder ICT Logistics. Since 2006, DFDS has owned 19.9% of the shares in ICT Logistics, which prvides transport solutions between Scandinavia and... plus