Swiss Post sets parcel record
Swiss Post posted new record figures in 2018 because increasing numbers of customers order online. The increase in parcel volumes (+6.7%) and small imported shipments weighing up to 2 kg (+14%) grew markedly. Switzerland’s mail service provider handled 138 million... plus
Tigers accelerates air cargo exports in Australia
Tigers Australia is ready for the new nationwide piece-level security requirements for all air cargo export goods after investing in new screening technology to maintain speedy handling in Perth. The equipment includes state-of-the-art X-ray equipment, two explosive trace... plus
Gruber rolls out My Desk
The South Tyrolean company, Gruber Logistics, has always invested in its own development as it continually strives for improvement. At present, this means pushing forward the digital innovations that have been bundled in a digitalisation project called "Gruber Beyond".... plus
Unicarriers delivers forklift fleet to Nex Logistics
The logistics service provider Nex Logistics, a subsidiary of Japan-based Nippon Express, has ordered a forklift fleet from Unicarriers for its warehouse in Bedburg/Erft (Germany). A total of 37 new vehicles now ensure a smooth flow of goods in the storage facility. From... plus
Heavylift transport through Czechia
Transporting a 170 t heavy crane is no easy task. However, Nosreti, a subsidiary of Universal Transport, recently completed this feat in Czechia. The haulage task began at the crane’s manufacturing plant in Brno and ended at a steel plant in Ostrava, some 200 km away. The... plus
Arnold Group enlarges business field
The Arnold Group, based in in Rimpar, between Frankfurt and Nuremberg (Germany), has added a new division – Arnold Logistics – to its existing heavylift business field (Arnold Schwerlast) and forwarding sector (Arnold Spedition). The new unit offers full and part-load services.... plus
Broekman Logistics opens new branch in Hyderabad
Broekman Logistics has strengthened its market position in India by adding a new office in Hyderabad. The facility will serve customers in central India, act as the gateway to Asia, and give the company its own presence in yet another logistics hotspot in India. Rajiv... plus
Réouverture de la route via le désert
Pendant trois ans, l’économie régionale a souffert de la fermeture de la frontière entre la Syrie et la Jordanie. Après la réouverture du passage frontière, DP World a organisé un premier convoi de Dubaï vers la Syrie et vice versa. plus
Rhenus Alpina snaps up document destruction specialist
Rhenus Alpina is acquiring all of Dissolve Tech’s shares. The family firm, based in Fällanden, near Zurich (Switzerland), is a mobile document destruction specialist. Along with the shares, Rhenus is also taking over all patents, the mobile destruction vehicle and its special... plus
Calpac joins Cargo Connections
Cargo Connections has welcomed Calpac Logistics as a new member in Hong Kong. Calpac's managing director, Thomas Tse commented: "The company was established in 1989, and has since gained a good reputation through reliable freight forwarding and logistics solutions. We... plus