Digitalising the timber supply chain 
Timber Ex-change is the new marketplace launched by the timber trade company Centersource. It is designed as a digital toolset for forwarders, sawmills and importers. The digital platform provides users with a common marketplace to streamline every step of the timber supply... plus
To the women at Geodis
Currently, women make up 40% of the workforce of the logistics company Geodis. The group just held its annual “Geodis Women’s Network” (GWN) summit. “Our goal is to increase the number of women in managerial positions,” said Mario Ceccon, executive vice president human... plus
Magellan and Circle join forces
Magellan, a Portuguese consultancy that provides advocacy services towards the European Institutions and runs offices in Porto and Brussels, and Circle, an Italian company specialising in automation and digitalisation solutions for port sectors and intermodal logistics sectors... plus
Mondadori Group chooses logistics partner
The Milan-(Italy) headquartered Mondadori Group has contracted Ceva Logistics, an affiliate of CMA CGM, for another five years. The new contract of Italy's leading book and magazine publisher includes the transfer of the activities to a new 32,000 sqm warehouse dedicated... plus
Rolls-Royce moves in
In UK, the GMI Construction Group has completed its new national headquarters for RM Resources at Harrier Park in Hucknall, Nottingham. The contract to build the new 60,000 sqm building was awarded to GMI by urban regeneration specialists Muse Developments. The object in... plus
Bien situé 
MVG Dinh Vu, une joint-venture de MOL (67,5%) et de partenaires vietnamiens, a construit un nouvel entrepôt pour produits chimiques et autres marchandises dangereuses. Les Japonais misent sur le fait que le site se trouve près des grands producteurs et des débouchés. plus
A successful 2020 for Xpediator
UK-based Xpediator, founded in 1988, has issued a trading update for the current year ending 31 December 2020. Trading has been strong and the group expects to report adjusted profit before tax of at least GBP 6.0 million (EUR 6.66 million) for the year to 31 December 2020, an... plus
Keep calm and eat Pizza
Pizza Hut in Germany has decided to continue its cooperation with Meyer Quick Service Logistics (QSL) Deutschland until 2025. As part of the extension of the contract, QSL is expanding its storage facilities for the fast-casual chain from one to two locations. “This enables... plus
Rohe & Liesenfeld Canada joins network
Rohde & Liesenfeld Canada (R&L Canada) recently decided to become a member the Global Project Logistics Network (GPLN). The Canadian company was incorporated in 2001 and its offices are located in Calgary and Vancouver. R&L Canada specialises in project freight... plus
New facility in Osaka
In Japan, DHL Express, is opening its hitherto largest distribution facility, the Osaka Distribution Centre (ODC) at Sakai city, Osaka-fu. With an investment of JPY 9.9 billion (EUR 79.9 million), the ODC brings three separate facilities under one roof: the Kansai Airport... plus