Another step in ‘buy and build’ 
The Schneider Group has acquired Nord-Transport (NT), both headquartered in Basel (Switzerland), thus strengthening its international road and overseas logistics offering. NT, known for its strong regional roots and high-quality service, will continue to operate from... more
Seifert Logistics reaches record revenues
The Seifert Logistics Group (SLG) achieved record revenues of EUR 340 million in 2024, strengthening its position as a logistics provider in Germany. Key foci included expanding contract logistics sites, investing in sustainable transport concepts and integrating new... more
Grundhöfer boosting fresh logistics
Grundhöfer, a fresh-produce wholesaler based in Frankfurt, relies on ‘DisponentGo’ by Weber data service to manage its fresh logistics. On-site training sessions on regular check-up days help staff optimise the use of the dispatching software for order allocation, tariffs and... more
A new Franco-German electric drive 
A joint initiative for the coordinated ramp-up of electro-mobility for goods traffic. The Franco-German Council of Economic Experts (FGCEE), established as an independent advisory body under the Aachen Treaty (2019), and France’s Conseil d’analyse économique (CAE), have issued a... more
Blue Yonder getting ready for Icon 2025
Blue Yonder, a consultancy for digital supply chain transformation, is preparing its presentations for Icon 2025, a supply chain conference taking place in Nashville TN (USA) from 4-7 May. With over 150 sessions and user group meetings, the event offers a platform to explore... more
Vienna airport launches logistics hub
Vienna airport and Bradford Airport Logistics have established a joint venture, Vienna Airport Logistics, to manage all goods flows in the southern expansion of the Austrian airport’s terminal 3, via a new 6,000 m² central logistics hub. Starting in 2027, over 100 shops and... more
Supply chain fraud alert
Insurance provider TT Club has issued a warning to forwarders and logistics providers about supply chain credit fraud. Criminals target operators with the promise of lucrative contracts, often beginning with a small shipment paid on time before rapidly escalating to multiple... more
DHL launches pharma hub in Singapore
DHL Supply Chain has reported its launch of a new 8,200 sqm pharma hub in Singapore, to strengthen its life sciences and healthcare logistics capabilities in the Asia-Pacific region. The new facility is a part of the DHL Group’s EUR 500 million regional investment, and offers... more
NewCold climbs GCCA ranking
NewCold has risen to third place on the Global Cold Chain Alliance’s (GCCA) list of the top 25 largest refrigerated warehousing and logistics providers. As the company has reported, the ranking reflects NewCold’s focus on automation, sustainability and customer-centric... more
Logistics network meets in Brussels
The Astre Congress, held from 25-26 March in Brussels, brought together around 260 participants to discuss innovation and future challenges in the transport and logistics sector. Astre members and partners’ representatives engaged in workshops and group sessions to foster new... more