Panattoni hands over hub for pet supplies 
Industrial and logistics real estate developer Panattoni handed over the new logistics location in Neuruppin to the Fressnapf Group on 18 August 2023. The Fressnapf Group, founded in 1990 and headquartered in Krefeld, North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the largest specialist... plus
Europa Warehouse: new pallet rates
In a challenging economic climate, Europa Warehouse has introduced a new pallet storage price specifically for customers looking for 3,000 pallet+ storage options in the logistics’ ‘golden triangle’ in the Midlands, UK. The GBP 1.49 per pallet per week rate is available only... plus
Japan's largest logistics park in the making
The 750,000 sqm ESR Kawanishi Distribution and Techno Park is poised to be the largest distribution hub in Japan. When completed, it will increase the supply of large, modern, and environmentally and worker-friendly logistics facilities, further strengthening Japan’s hub in the... plus
New warehouse automation for Onboard Logistics
US-based freight forwarder Onboard Logistics has partnered with intelligent logistics platform Raft to optimise warehousing operations. The provider now has a fully automated warehouse pre-check process, utilising Raft’s platform to improve the receipt and processing of cargo... plus
A first step towards digital customs clearance
On 18 August 2023, the Swiss Federal Office of Customs and Border Security (FCOCBS) and the Austrian Customs Office agreed to introduce joint digital-based basic customs procedures for both sides of the border. The measures necessary for the implementation of the new system... plus
Investing in a grain terminal in Kazakhstan
AD Ports Group has signed a heads of terms agreement with Semurg Invest (Semurg), the owner and developer of Sarzha Multifunctional Marine Terminal in Kuryk Port, to potentially invest in the grain terminal located at Kuryk Port, Kazakhstan. Abdulaziz Zayed Al-Shamsi,... plus
Long-term logistics partner for Brazilian rally
Rock-it Global, the new logistics partner of Rally dos Sertões, will transport vehicles, motorbikes, and team equipment for the Americas' biggest rally until 2026. The rally is a cross-country off-road competition that has been held in Brazil since 1993. Alex Amaral,... plus
Repatriating cultural artifacts to Mexico
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers and Homeland Security Investigations special agents repatriated 281 cultural artifacts, some dating back to 900 BC, to the Government of Mexico this week. The artifacts were dispatched from CBP’s Area Port of Memphis, Tennessee.... plus
On the other side of the fence and hemisphere
London-headquartered aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has obtained airside licences for its drivers to operate vehicles at both Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC) airports in New Zealand. After undertaking and passing tests which include showing a full... plus
Antitrust authorities approve acquisition
Green light for the transaction agreed at the beginning of May: the antitrust authorities have approved the acquisition of 66 % of the business shares of Quehenberger Logistics (Augustin Quehenberger Group) by the Geis Group. "Geis is very well positioned in the areas... plus