AIT picks a Dutch spare part 
Chicago-headquartered AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The international freight forwarder specialises in time-critical marine spare parts logistics and is based in the Netherlands.... plus
Taking the cold chain down South
CJ Logistics America is opening a new cold storage warehouse in Gainesville, Georgia. The 25,084 sqm building is being developed by RL Cold and will feature Alta’s expert refrigeration systems and QFM blast freezing. Products can be brought to desired temperatures within 24... plus
A sustainable multi-modal solution
DSV and Schneider Electric have launched the industry’s first multi-modal shipping model using sustainable aviation fuels. The partners have already built two of the eight planned multi-modal shipping bridges: one between Singapore and France and the other between Shanghai and... plus
Distributing auto parts in Maharashtra
Mahindra Logistics has started developing a new 600,000 sqm hub in Phaltan, close to Pune, Maharashtra. Here, the Indian logistics provider will focus primarily on automobile and engineering products, managing inbound logistics and distribution solutions for customers in the... plus
Prologis: two hubs near Stuttgart
Prologis is planning two new logistics properties on a 45,000 sqm site in Illingen, near Stuttgart. The distribution centres will be sustainable and fully electric. The first will be built as a greenfield project on an undeveloped plot of land. After the construction phase,... plus
Scuderia retains logistics partner
Scuderia Ferrari has signed a multi-year extension contract with Ceva Logistics, wherein Ceva will continue to provide all logistics services for the racing team’s cars and equipment. Scuderia is best known for its success in the Formula 1 world championship, but is also active... plus
8.5 million vaccines in six weeks
Logista has distributed over 8.5 million vaccines across Europe during a six-week vaccination campaign. Based in Spain and Portugal, the logistics provider completed the task using cold chain logistics and relying on close collaboration with other businesses within the group.... plus
Amazon's Austrian addition
The European VGP Group has developed a distribution centre for the online retailer Amazon at VGP Park Graz in Premstätten in Austria. Spanning an area of 62,000 sqm and including a multi-storey carpark with 671 parking spaces, the facility is scheduled to go on stream in... plus
An active year for Bertschi
Despite a 15% reduction in sales, the Swiss transport group Bertschi reported several successful projects in 2023. It opened its new chemical logistics centre, with a storage capacity of 25,000 t storage, in Zhangjiagang, China, in mid-2023. Elsewhere in Asia, the group is... plus
A rebranding in the Middle East
Noatum, a maritime group in AD Ports Group’s logistics cluster, has launched a new brand focusing on the Middle Eastern market. Noatum Logistics Middle East will take over from Micco Logistics, which previously served the Abu Dhabi and GCC regions. Micco was acquired by AD... plus