Rhenus: a fresh project in UK 
Rhenus has launched a fresh goods division in UK. Rhenus Fresh specialises in perishable cargo handling and has been handling ocean and air freight imports and exports since 1985. The launch of Rhenus Fresh in UK will see customers gain access to time critical,... more
A big acquisition in US transport
Knight-Swift is acquiring US Xpress for about USD 808 million, excluding transaction costs. After the transaction is completed, which is expected for Q2-Q3/2023, US Xpress will continue as a separate brand and operation. At the same time, cross-functional teams made up of... more
Europa Air & Sea takes off in Delhi
Europa Air & Sea has inaugurated a new office in Delhi, India, following the successful launch of the company’s latest sites in Shanghai (China) and Dubai (UAE), which both opened in 2022. The new facility in Delhi is Europa’s first step into the Indian Subcontinent and... more
Tool to promote sustainability in supply chains
Redwood in North America has launched its sustainability tool Hyperion. The new solution supports carbon-neutral initiatives by automating the calculation of emissions for each load. It facilitates carbon credit purchases for verified projects and provides shareable progress... more
Shareable datalog to track reefers
Moving perishable goods around the world is a challenging task, especially when it comes to cargo like fruit, meat and medicine that are sensitive to fluctuating conditions in transit. To ensure optimal conditions when moving sensitive cargo from A to B, Maersk’s own... more
Two hits in USA
In a double strike, DSV in USA has inked agreements to acquire the transport and logistics companies S&M Moving Systems West and Global Diversity Logistics. The transactions are expected to be closed in April 2023, if all legal formalities are met. Headquartered in... more
New warehouse space near Poznan Airport
Logistics real estate specialist GLP has completed the third building at Poznan Airport Logistics Centre, Poland. This is the final stage of the project, which offers more than 81,000 sqm of warehouse and production space. The latest building in GLP’s logistics park, located... more
Ho Chi Minh office to support energy projects
GAC Group has partnered with SME Logistics to open its first ever branch in Vietnam. The office, located in Ho Chi Minh, supports customers at ports along the Saigon River with an integrated portfolio of shipping, logistics and marine services for a wide range of sectors,... more
Expanded booking platform for quick decisions
Yusen Logistics has expanded its global coverage to 32 countries and regions through its digital forwarding platform. It simplifies the online shipping process for offers of ocean and air freight forwarding solutions by providing instant quotes, simple booking and online cargo... more
Globalisation continues undeterred
International flows of goods and capital have remained remarkably robust, despite the Covid 19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine. After a slight decline in 2020, the combined DHL Global Connectedness Index returned to figures above pre-pandemic levels in 2021. Currently... more