JD fortifies French portfolio
Jingdong (JD) is expanding its French pickup points and delivery services through its subsidiary Ochama. The omnichannel retail brand is looking to enhance next-day home deliveries and order collections in response to a rapid growth of its business within the French market.... more
New HQ in Le Havre
Seafrigo Group has opened new headquarters Le Havre, where it has had its roots for over 40 years. The new hub is located at 22 Rue de New-York, close to the city’s port and terminal. Based out of Le Havre, the logistics provider has amassed a network spanning 32 countries... more
Automated storage on 190 sqm
Dematic has installed an automation solution at the warehouse of a Spanish healthcare logistics provider to improve storage processes on an area of 190 sqm. This project was completed at Grupo Servicio Móvil’s Madrid hub, where the logistics company stores medical supplies for a... more
Completing a Chicago cargo campus
At Chicago O’Hare, Realterm has completed its Northeast Cargo Campus. On an area of almost 84,000 sqm, the hub offers the annual capacity for over 100,000 t of cargo. By finishing up Phase III of the campus, the developer has boosted O’Hare International Airport with 12,000... more
Zero-carbon deliveries in Baden-Wuerttemberg
As the latest project in its strategy to shift to emissions-free transport services in Baden-Wuerttemberg (Germany), the automobile transport provider Mosolf Group has added six fully electric car transporters to its fleet. It presented the e-vehicles at its hub in Illingen... more
SGL builds up in Brazil
Scan Global Logistics has acquired Blu Logistics Brasil to further strengthen its presence in South America’s largest country. The takeover gives SGL access to the network of the ocean freight importer, including headquarters in Sao Paulo and seven further offices in the country... more
Three more years in medical logistics
Davies Turner has extended its contract with Owen Mumford, a medical devices manufacturer, to provide logistics solutions in the UK and Europe for three more years. Based out of its hub in Bristol, Davies Turner will continue to distribute Owen Mumford’s medical devices in the... more
KN's Caribbean collaborations
Kuehne + Nagel (KN) is looking to expand its presence in the Caribbean by appointing three new representative agents in the region. Working with Gulf and Maritime Services in Trinidad and Tobago, which has a large oil and gas sector, KN will be able to ramp up its customised... more
More services for chemical and retail sectors
DP World is augmenting its logistics portfolio for customers in the retail and chemicals sector by adding more capacity for ocean and airfreight, cold chain logistics and warehousing. The company’s Hong Kong subsidiary and its sister company CN Logistics help it cater to... more
Stena strengthens Swedish network
Stena is now the sole owner of NTEX, another Swedish transport company, which adds 20 branches and a large fleet of trucks to its portfolio. Stena became a majority shareholder of NTEX in 2020 and until recently had acquired 75% of the shares. With the additional 25%, the... more