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
Asia–Western Europe via Rotterdam
Cargo-Partner has launched a new weekly LCL service from China and India to Western Europe via Rotterdam. The new offering includes Asian hubs in Shanghai, Shenzhen and Nhava Sheva and serves destinations in Western Europe. Although the service is primarily geared towards... more
K + N publishes FY/2022 report and roadmap 2026
On 1 March 2023, the Kuehne + Nagel Group presented its strategic roadmap for 2026. The aim of this plan, which is to be implemented over the next four years, is to strengthen the group's earning power. In the future, the company wants to focus on data and technology to... more
Erfurt receives German carpet centre
Hermes Fulfilment has added another location to its network. The Otto Group’s central service provider for logistics and returns handling has commissioned what is now Germany’s largest carpet warehouse in Stotternheim, a suburb of Erfurt in Thuringia. The hall covers an area... more
A hub for cold chain services in Brisbane
DHL Global Forwarding recently opened an AUD 17 million (EUR 11 million) location in Brisbane, Queensland, to meet the surging demand for Australian perishable goods export. The 4,880 sqm property houses the largest international cold chain services in Brisbane on 1,700 sqm,... more
Large Tier 1 distribution space gained in USA
Yusen Logistics has acquired ownership of Taylored Services, a US multichannel 3PL fulfilment organisation. The deal expands Yusen Logistics’ warehouse network for contract logistics in key distribution areas of USA and further strengthens its end-to-end supply chain portfolio... more
DSV opens general cargo hub in Hamburg
DSV is expanding its portfolio: the logistics service provider inaugurated a 6,800 sqm location in Hamburg yesterday (2 March 2023). The depot, which is close to the port and the motorway, adds domestic and international general cargo shipments to the range of cargo transport... more