From racing to robots 
Driftshop, a manufacturer of motorsport equipment, is inaugurating a new 8,000 sqm site in Ensisheim (Alsace, France) this month. The new hub will feature a robotic solution courtesy of Scallog. Of the total area, more than 1,000 sqm of space will be used for Scallog’s Goods... more
Fiege's five AI rules
Based on the EU's artificial intelligence act, Fiege Group, which is headquartered in Greven, Westphalia, has developed five guidelines to regulate the use of AI within its own organisation. The guidelines are intended to harmonise AI with the company’s activities in five... more
Sustainable at 130 
Von Bergen is reducing its dirty emissions. The transport company von Bergen, from the village of Domdidier in the canton of Fribourg, is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. The future of the family-owned firm is all about quality, innovation and going easier on the... more
Panoramic view at Lake Geneva
Renault Trucks (Switzerland) and Friderici Services have agreed to strengthen their joint sales activities in some parts of French-speaking Switzerland, with the move contributing to their growth and electrification strategy. To this end the truck manufacturer’s long-standing... more
DP World's UK expansion
On over 55,500 sqm DP World has opened its largest ever warehouse in Coventry, as part of a GBP 50 million investment into its UK network, which also includes boosting its sites at Bicester and Burton upon Trent. The logistics provider’s newest addition features a fully... more
EUR 10 billion for Amazon in Germany
Amazon plans to invest EUR 10 billion in its German logistics network, bolstering three fulfilment centres in the country. This move will bring the company’s team to over 40,000 permanent positions in Germany by the end of this year. Following its previous EUR 7.8 billion... more
Westhof BIO picks automation solution
Westhof BIO has chosen the automation solution developed by Movu Robotics for freezing organic vegetables at its Hamburg site and opted for a rack silo to improve efficiency and reliability. The silo is served by six Movu atlas 2D pallet shuttles, which can transport and... more
A base in Bratislava
The Germany-based Arnold Group is expanding its network into Bratislava (Slovakia) and looking to benefit from its strategic port. With a transhipment capacity of around 2 million t of goods per year, the port of Bratislava is an important hub for freight forwarding in the... more
From Shanghai to Italy
Raben Group’s Italian business has expanded its portfolio of air and sea transport offerings with new import routes connecting China with Italy. The company now provides consolidated air import services from Shanghai to Milan Malpensa, having scheduled two flights per week for... more
A Texan trucking terminal
Saia, a USA-based road logistics provider, has launched a new terminal in Laredo, Texas. Designed for freight forwarding operations, the site will enable onsite warehousing as well as cross-border distribution. After recent expansions in Montana, New Jersey, and Utah, Saia... more