French expansion into Switzerland 
Delanchy, a French specialist in food and beverage transport founded in Brittany in 1968, expanding into foreign markets with the acquisition of BJG Team 24. This Swiss company, created in 1999, specialises in cold logistics, and also has affiliates in France, Italy and in... more
Globrands revises warehouse processes
Israeli food and tobacco retailer Globrands, founded in 2000, is now using voice technology for picking and inventory for Zetes Medea. Having launched its own direct distribution model in 2006, Globrands currently operates two main logistics centres in central and northern... more
ESR takes first step in Yokohama
Hong Kong-headquartered asset manager ESR has finalised the construction of ESR Yokohama Sachiura Distribution Centre 1 in Greater Tokyo, which forms the first phase of the future ESR Yokohama Sachiura Logistics Park. This park, a multi-phase development that will provide... more
DSV targets next prey
According to Reuters and news agencies, the Danish freight forwarding giant DSV is interested in the takeover of C.H. Robinson’s global forwarding unit which has been for sale for a while. Reuters wrote that a group of investors, which recently met with DSV, were told of the... more
For the automation of wine (delivery)
Following a strategic review of its drinks, manufacturing and distribution facility in Bristol, Accolade Wines – a global wine-making company whose portfolio of brands includes Hardys, Echo Falls, Banrock Station and Kumala – set about reconfiguring the site as a fully-automated... more
A new alliance for the Middle East
USA-based Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has inked a partnership agreement with integrated logistics services specialist SAL Saudi Logistics Services. Under the agreement, SAL will provide its services for all GCL companies inside of Saudi Arabia, catering to end-customers in... more
Joint food forces in Japan
In Japan, Zeek, an on-demand logistics technology platform, is partnering with the fast-food chain Yoshinoya. The aim is to hasten and expand Yoshinoya's business through Zeek Solutions, which offers SaaS solutions to F&B and retail businesses, including the establishment of... more
Rhenus Alpina Switzerland scores
Despite Covid-19 restrictions, 2021 was a successful year for Rhenus Alpina’s Swiss activities. While revenues rose by 16%, amounting to CHF 476 million (2020: CHF 410 million), average capacity utilisation amounted to 90%. In the air cargo division, freight volumes soared... more
The sixth Italian office is in Florence
Bolloré Logistics has opened a new Italian office in Prato, Florence. This location lies within the “Interporto della Toscana” logistics hub. The new site is part of the company's strategy to further strengthen its activities in the pharmaceutical segment and the fashion and... more
Pentagon acquires Carlborn
Pentagon Freight Services, headquartered in London and established in 1974, has acquired UK-based Carlborn Shipping. Carlborn, founded in 1897 in UK with strong Scandinavian connections, specialises in the renewable energy market, particularly the North Sea offshore wind... more