Renault strengthens position in turbulent market
Renault Trucks closed the year 2022 with a total volume of 58,967 vehicles invoiced – an increase of 15%. The French manufacturer managed to strengthen its position in a turbulent European market characterised by severe disruptions in the supply chain. In the over-16 t... more
Food retailer builds automated distribution hub
Willi-Food, an Israeli-based specialist for kosher food products, is investing NIS 90 million (USD 24.6 million) in constructing a new distribution centre for chilled and frozen foods. The hub will be automated and computerised. It is designed to effectively and efficiently... more
WDS: a hub near Port of New York & New Jersey
World Distribution Services (WDS) has set up a location in the recently built Linden warehouse and distribution centre in Newark, USA. The facility is located only a few kilometres outside of the Port of NY/NJ and offers space, flexibility, and network support for cross-dock... more
Takeover strengthens healthcare logistics
Geodis has received the necessary regulatory approval and thus now finalised the acquisition of Trans-o-Flex, a German network for temperature-controlled pharmaceutical goods services and express premium deliveries.With this purchase Geodis has added services for time-critical... more
Swiss arms exports hit a peak
In 2022 Swiss companies exported arms worth CHF 955 million to 60 countries. This corresponds to an increase of about CHF 212 million or around 29%, compared to the previous year, according to the Swiss state secretariat for economic affairs. This means that more arms were... more
Expanded operations in Philadelphia
The Container Port Group (CPG), a US trucking carrier that specialises in drayage solutions, has expanded its footprint on the east coast by adding freight capacities. The measure follows on from increasing demand for trucking capacity throughout the northeast of the country,... more
Big plans for Uzbekistan’s logistics market
AD Ports Group and SEG Enera Group in Uzbekistan, have formed a joint venture to provide end-to-end global logistics services in Uzbekistan. ADL-Ulanish will offer a variety of advanced services, including freight forwarding, air and land logistics, warehousing and storage,... more
DSV tests trucks using overhead contact line
In Frankfurt, Germany, DSV is taking part in a research project to test and establish an e-highway for fully electric long-distance road freight. Since the beginning of February, a subcontracted DSV driver has been using the 10 km soon to be 17 km e-highway test track in... more
Expanding rail business in UK
Knorr-Bremse has acquired service provider Westcode from Unipart Rail. The deal is expected to unlock opportunities for Knorr-Bremse to expand its service business in UK. The acquisition brings with it a skilled workforce that will further boost Knorr-Bremse’s Rail Services... more
Corrigendum: Logisticians help earthquake victims
After the devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria at the beginning of February 2023, the logistics community of Signature Global Network (SGN) conducted an internal fundraising campaign for the earthquake victims. All in all, USD 6,953 was raised to purchase relief goods,... more