From Grosvenor to Segro 
Segro, a real estate investment trust based in the UK, has appointed Anna Bond as head of the trust’s western corridor business, to oversee development and asset management in the Thames Valley, including the Slough Trading Estate, Heathrow Airport and the M4 corridor portfolio.... more
Cool dollies in Abu Dhabi
Etihad Cargo, the cargo and logistics arm of Etihad Airways, has introduced cool dollies for the transportation of pharmaceutical and perishable shipments to complete its cool chain capabilities at its Abu Dhabi (UAE) hub. Manufactured by the Italian company Bombelli Airport... more
DSV doubles down on Dallas
DSV has opened another facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, adding over 90,000 sqm to its existing portfolio. The site complements the company’s Dallas hub, dubbed “Big Tex”, which has been operating since 2022. With the 90,000 new pallet positions and state-of-the-art... more
Here’s how to adjust prices 
A global management consultancy’s price expert shows the way. Navigating these turbulent economic times is a major challenge for many a logistician. Although inflation decreased again slightly last year, companies in our industry nevertheless continue to face the problem of... more
Freight train to and from Ukraine
In partnership with the Ukrainian Railways Ukrzeleznitsa, Metrans, an affiliate of HHLA group, has dispatched the first train crossing the border between Medyka in Poland and Mostyska in Ukraine. The new train service will operate between the Metrans terminal Dabrowa... more
Security concerns raise shipping’s CO2 emissions
Because of the attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea, the region has become a no-go area for international shipping since January 2024. The German navy's frigate “Hessen” is stationed there to protect cargo ships, yet vessels are advised to avoid this route. Most ships... more
New terminal marks next chapter for Duisport
Duisport Group reported a successful 2023, with an ebit of EUR 24.1 million, slightly up from EUR 22.3 million in 2022. The group’s total performance, including strategic participations, was EUR 331.5 million, nearly matching the previous year's EUR 332.5 million. Container... more
Panattoni's Polish project
Panattoni has completed another investment near the Krakow-Balice international airport. The 21,850 sqm hub has already welcomed its first tenant. A new cargo terminal is being built at the airport, which will boost its transport capacity to 8,000 t per year. Panattoni’s... more
Scottish rail terminal changes hands
Freightliner (part of G&W UK) has sold its Coatbridge rail terminal in Scotland to logistics giant John G Russell. The takeover will enhance logistics services with the integration of multimodal solutions, improved connectivity, and faster delivery times, the group said.... more