A robotics solution in South Korea 
Toll Group has been deploying 60 sorting robots at its logistics hub in Baeksa, near Seoul, as part of its collaboration with Geekplus, a developer of robot and smart logistics solutions. This is its first project with Toll Group. Aiming to increase productivity by 70%, the... plus
From the banks of the Rhine
The Swiss logistics provider M+R Spedag has commissioned the freight forwarder Dreier to take over its domestic general cargo and container transport services. From July this year, Dreier will deliver incoming shipments to final recipients in Switzerland and pre-collect... plus
Another Bavarian hub for GW
Last week’s “Tag der Logistik” coincided with the opening of Gebrüder Weiss’s (GW) newest logistics hub in Straubing, Bavaria. The EUR 14 million investment follows many previous projects in the Bavarian state during the last five years. The 3,700 sqm location will serve as... plus
Getting airports ready for disaster relief
DHL Group is expanding its disaster relief services with the launch of Go Help Europe. This new programme allows the logistics provider to cover disaster hotspots worldwide. With the increasing number of climate-related floods in Germany and Belgium and the earthquakes in... plus
A spotlight on logistics
Last week saw over 2,650 visitors gather in Germany and other European venues for the “Tag der Logistik” ("Supply Chain Day"). The events took place for the 17th time, with 129 different locations in Germany, Lithuania, Switzerland, and other countries. Visitors... plus
LIS to stage eleventh telematics event
Logistische Informationssysteme (LIS) is preparing the eleventh installment of its own logistics fair, T-Matik. The event is planned for the beginning of June, when it will bring together industry experts from telematics and logistics in Greven, Germany. "Increasing... plus
A freshly baked hub
Caudron Meunerie has moved into its new warehouse, further enhancing its flour delivery capabilities. The company serves the French bakery and food industry, including four out of ten bakeries in the Paris region. The relocation from its previous hub in Bretigny-sur-Orge to... plus
Expanding in French overseas territories
The French Balguerie Group is set to take over Bolloré Logistics’ operations in various locations in the Caribbean and Polynesia. These activities must be purchased from CMA CGM. After a competitive bidding process in line with European and Polynesian regulations, Balguerie... plus
More logistics capacities near Stuttgart
Prologis began building a new hub in Illingen, near Stuttgart, on 17 April. 13,000 sqm of the 45,000 sqm site will be used as a logistics centre for operations in the Rhein-Neckar-Region. It is to be completed by the end of the year. The second part of the plot is intended... plus
Pan-American expansion
The American freight carrier Estes has announced multiple expansions in South Carolina, Nevada, and New Jersey and added three new terminals to its portfolio, which are all are recent acquisitions that were retrofitted for the company’s operations. The terminals in Reno NV... plus