Stord takes over fulfilment provider 
Stord is expanding its portfolio and complementing its supply chain expertise with the acquisition of Propack Logistics, a fulfilment service provider. Stord will now operate 148,645 sqm of fulfilment centres in ten markets, shipping over 25 million DTC and B2B orders... more
Quality ranking with new frontrunners
At the general meeting of its franchisees, which was held in mid-March 2024, Cargoline honoured its "partner of the year 2023": Wackler Spedition & Logistik, based in Wilsdruff, Saxony, took the top spot in the 2023 quality ranking, followed in second place by... more
A new certification for Swissport in Vienna
Swissport Cargo Services Austria has been awarded the ‘Transported Asset Protection Association’ (Tapa) FSR-C certification for its air cargo logistics at Vienna International Airport (VIE). Andreas Ottendorf, station manager for Vienna and Graz, was enthusiastic about this... more
Two new trucks for more than 100 pubs
Butcombe Brewery in the UK recently took delivery of two Volvo trucks. The Volvo FE 6x2 and the Volvo FL 4x2 rigid extend the 18-strong commercial vehicle fleet to seven Volvos. They will typically work five days a week, delivering to pubs and distribution centres predominately... more
A fourth pharma hub in Ohio
Cardinal Health has started construction on its new 32,000 sqm pharmaceutical distribution centre in Colombus, Ohio (USA) in order to expand its capacities for the distribution of over-the-counter medications and treatments. An advanced inventory management system and... more
Fourkites: one promotion, one return
Real-time supply chain visibility provider Fourkites has promoted Priya Rajagopalan (left) to president of product, technology, and operations, and appointed Ron Richardson (right) as chief revenue officer (CRO). Rajagopalan joined Fourkites as chief product officer seven... more
Strategic expansion in 2024
Challenge Technic, the maintenance arm of Challenge Group, is poised for a strategic expansion in 2024, highlighted by the addition of new aircraft to the Challenge group fleet, the opening of a new maintenance station, and a broadening customer base. As it enters its sixth... more
"Curiosity of the Day" 
Four out of five people breathe mainly through one nostril - the nostrils probably alternate every hour. more
Daily sailings between Sweden and Poland
Finnlines is set to expand its route network by launching a new daily maritime bridge between Malmö, Sweden, and Świnoujście, Poland, starting on 10 April 2024. The freight-passenger ship “Finnfellow”, which will operate on this route, has a capacity for 440 passengers and... more
Welcome to the Schengen area?
Bulgarian and Romanian hauliers complain of competitive disadvantages due to blockade. 13 years after the European Commission certified that Bulgaria and Romania meet the criteria to join the Schengen Agreement the two Balkan states will finally become a part of the Schengen... more