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
Geodis gains pharma certificate
Geodis has gained a Iata certification for its pharmaceutical logistics in Australia, bringing the total number of its certified pharma sites to 29 globally. Designed by Iata’s Centre of Excellence for Independent Validators (Ceiv) specifically for the pharmaceutical sector,... more
Pumping up warehouse capacity
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics and Wilo, a pump manufacturer, have doubled the storage capacity at the site in Werne, Germany. Expanding the warehouse to 40,000 sqm, the companies are looking to strengthen their collaboration in this location, where Hellmann manages Wilo’s... more
Strengthening Singapore's e-commerce
Singpost is collaborating with Cainiao to enhance growth in Singapore’s cargo and logistics sector, with a particular focus on the e-commerce market. Having signed an MOU last week, the two companies are looking to tap into Southeast Asia’s expanding e-commerce market. They will... more
10,000 parcel stations in Italy
In a new partnership, DHL’s e-commerce division and Poste Italiane are working to establish 10,000 parcel stations in Italy. Project “Locker Italia” commenced on Monday with the inauguration of its parcel station in Rome, as the first of many stations planned in the country... more
Providing Porto Park for Aldi
Panattoni has leased a unit of its Porto hub to Aldi Portugal. On a total area of 76,209 sqm, Panattoni has developed two buildings featuring modules of various sizes. The 16,050 sqm unit now leased to Aldi is located in the almost fully occupied north warehouse, while modules... more
Two firsts for MOL
Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL) has embarked on its first industrial real estate project in Australia and acquired interests in eleven hubs in the country. Located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth, the sites involve both existing and newly developed properties. They offer... more
Schenker sold to DSV
DSV is taking over DB Schenker in a EUR 14.3 billion deal with the Deutsche Bahn. This sale is the largest transaction in DB’s history, as its strong logistics team will now be integrated into DSV’s organisation. With plans to invest and expand in Germany within the next... more