Muscles muscle out emissions 
Vevey builds on cycle couriers for urban logistics pilot project. In 2021, 2,000 parcels were delivered as fast as an arrow to recipients in Vevey’s city centre by couriers on cargo bikes – instead of motorised vehicles. Camion Transport was also involved, and brought in its... more
Tilburg terminal now back in service 
The project took about a year to complete. DB Schenker’s land transport hub in Tilburg, Benelux, in the industrial area in Katsbogten, where renovation work began in 2021, has now been reopened. The modernised terminal area covers a site of almost 60,000 sqm, has 90 loading... more
Another kind of retail presence
DHL Express recently added a new kind of location to its network, by setting up its second mobile pop-up store in Austin, TX, USA. The 670 cbm mobile service point offers an easy-to-use shipping option for customers, proximity to technology companies, and is the second... more
Shipper Trumpf has chosen its site
The German Trumpf Group has leased the logistics property City Docks Leonberg near Stuttgart, which offers 11,000 sqm of total usable space. The technology company provides manufacturing solutions for machine tools, laser technology and electronics. It intends to use the new... more
Four for Waberer's
The Hungarian haulier Waberer’s International has announced that it has received the public offer from Trevelin Holding (25.995%), high yield Vagyonkezelő (20%) Geraldton Invest, (4.995%), and MHB Optimum (21%) for the ordinary shares issued by Waberer’s with a nominal value of... more
Another investor for Asian portfolio
ESR, an investor in real estate assets in the APAC region, is welcoming another institutional investor on board. The Chinese investor, whose identity was not revealed, will "recap a prime logistics and industrial portfolio (total GFA over 873,000 sqm) from ESR’s balance... more
Once upon a time in Mexico
To provide fast and flexible services for its customers on site, international logistics provider Cargo-Partner has opened a fully-fledged office in Mexico City, its second location in the country. The group opened an "agents' liaison and key account support... more
From Copenhagen to Hong Kong
Danish provider Scan Global Logistics (SGL) is continuing its expansion strategy and acquiring Sea-Air Logistics (SAL), effective 5 July 2022. SAL is an air and ocean freight logistics provider headquartered in Hong Kong. Nine months ago, SGL acquired SAL's longstanding... more
Frigosuisse changes hands
The company Frigosuisse in German-speaking Switzerland is to become part of the Stef Group. Founded in 1931, Frigosuisse specialises in the storage, preparation of orders and distribution of temperature-controlled food products. It has 54 employees and operates a 19,000 sqm... more
For more impact in Asia-Pacific
Having received regulatory approval, Geodis has now finalised its acquisition of Keppel Logistics. This transaction consolidates the group’s contract logistics footprint and e-commerce fulfilment services in Asia-Pacific and particularly in Singapore. With a working staff of... more