Fully electric trucks for French logistics 
Geodis is trialling new urban electric trucks in Paris and Lyon. The vehicles, dubbed Oxygen, were created in collaboration with Renault Trucks in 2022. The test phase for this transport solution is currently in operation in Lyon, where it will remain until the beginning of... more
A tale of two bridges
Laso recently transported two 50 m long bridges from Portugal to the Netherlands. Originating in Oliveira de Frades, the bridges were moved to the port of Aveiro before being shipped to Rotterdam. The structures had been manufactured by Martifer - Construções Metalomecânicas... more
A new shipping platform for e-commerce
Saltbox has launched Parsel, a new shipping platform targeting e-commerce businesses looking to scale up their operations. The solution integrates with existing e-commerce platforms as well as Saltbox’s own offerings to provide a hub for shipping, fulfilment and packing... more
A first in frozen storage
Strongpoint and MTG Technologies have installed the world’s first Autostore multi-temperature solution. The storage system is fitted with a frozen zone for a range of temperatures. It was inaugurated at a hub in Sveio, Norway, where it will be used to support the operations of a... more
CTP adds logistics space in Poland
CTP has leased another 10,000 sqm at its Warsaw site to a Polish logistics company, bringing the total of the tenant’s space to 25,000 sqm. TAS Logistyka operates within the Polish logistics market and has recently experienced growth in the electronics and white goods... more
Refreshing the e-truck fleet
The drinks manufacturer Danone has added new e-trucks to its fleet, as it is working with TST to reduce its transport logistics emissions. With a range of 400 km, TST’s newest generation’s Scania 45 R is being deployed around Danone’s local hubs in Germany and can transport 250... more
EUR 9 million hub in Neu-Ulm
Following the groundbreaking ceremony late last week, Harder Logistik has begun the expansion of its logistics space in Riffelbank, adding capacity in the industrial district. The company aims to centralise its operations from this location, where it plans to add a new 4,800... more
Geis Group's green German terminal
Geis Group has inaugurated its new ‘eco-terminal’ at its 40,000 sqm site in Ebersdorf West. The EUR 20 million terminal has a timber hybrid design, a green roof and photovoltaic panels. It complements and expands the company’s previous capacity at Lichtenfels, where the growth... more
Topping out in Vienna
MLP Group celebrated the topping out ceremony of its first Austrian hub earlier this week. The group began to develop the project on the brownfield in its business park in Vienna earlier this year, as seen in the ITJ Daily of 29 May 2024. MLP Group plans to construct four... more
KN's Canadian cold chain
Kuehne + Nagel (KN) has opened a cold chain fulfilment hub in Canada for its partner Medtronic, a manufacturer of medical devices and technology. The 25,000 sqm site features capacity for storage and distribution as well as service and repair workshops. Medtronic will use the... more