Tracking containers with cargo-partner 
The Austrian logistics services provider cargo-partner has introduced a new container tracking service for complete seafreight shipments. The new feature is available via the supply chain management spot that cargo-partner uses to administer all airfreight, seafreight and road... plus
Contract logistics strengthens BLG
“We did not only achieved our targets for 2018, we surpassed them,” said Frank Dreeke, CEO of BLG Logistics, at the company’s annual general meeting. In total, the BLG group generated a turnover of EUR 1.41 billion in the financial year 2018. This amounts to an increase of EUR... plus
Kerry Logistics forms joint venture with Correos
Kerry Logistics is set to capitalise on the growing potential of China’s e-commerce exports by joining forces with Spain’s national postal service Sociedad Estatal de Correos y Telégrafos (Correos) to establish a joint venture to provide end-to-end cross-border e-commerce... plus
Panattoni builds hub in Wustorf near Hanover
Panattoni Europe will build a 21,300 sqm customised hall, 1,000 sqm of office spaces and recreational areas and a 636 sqm mezzanine floor in Wunstorf near Hanover (Germany) by March 2020. With this project, Panattoni is developing a build-to-suit solution for an... plus
Loxxess takes over logistics from René Lezard
The fashion label René Lezard has adopted a new strategy to improve its competitiveness. Its production has been changed from passive contract processing to a full-scale business and logistics have been outsourced. In the tendering process, the logistics and fulfilment services... plus
MGI integrates blockchain technology into its CCS
In cooperation with Thales, the French software company MGI has integrated blockchain technology into its Ci5 Cargo Community System (CCS) so that clients can act as trusted third parties when key statuses are validated for the release of goods from shipping terminals. MGI is... plus
Ceva gains exemptions
Ceva Logistics applied to SIX Exchange Regulation requesting exemption from certain disclosure and publicity obligations. The application was filed following the settlement of the public tender offer by CMA CGM for all publicly held registered shares of Ceva. On 24 May 2019,... plus
Air and sea freight hub for Rhenus at Leipzig/Halle airport
Rhenus has started operating its own business location for air and sea freight at the airport in Leipzig (Germany), thus expanding its network in the eastern and central parts of the country. The new branch has a direct link to the Rhenus group’s international network... plus
Nippon Express Global builds warehouse in Shanghai
Nippon Express Global has started to build a new warehouse in Shanghai Qingpu Industrial Park (China). Situated in the western part of Shanghai, Qingpu Industrial Park was opened in 1995 as an industrial park receiving key municipal-level industrial support, and its... plus
Girteka plans new headquarters
Girteka Logistics’ annual report for 2018 shows another remarkable year. The organic growth of the company achieved a 37% increase in sales revenue, amounting to EUR 764 million. Last year saw 4,000 new staff join the company, with IT expertise alone tripling in numbers. At... plus