DP World diversifies Down Under 
DP World Australia has strengthened its hold on port and contract logistics by fully acquiring Silk Logistics Holdings’ issued share capital. The logistics provider’s subsidiary Down Under is looking to expand its own network of four container terminals, three container parks,... more
Two units in 47 weeks
Glencar has completed a project in Rochdale, Greater Manchester, for its long-standing customer Wilson Bowden Developments, involving the development of two logistics units within 47 weeks. Situated at Kingsway Business Park in the northwest of England, the units of 8,082 sqm... more
Lalamove launches in Turkey
Lalamove has expanded into Istanbul, Turkey, as its thirteenth market worldwide. The Hong Kong-based delivery platform has ventured into locations in Asia and Latin America since its foundation in 2013 but is now taking its first step into the Europe, Middle East, and Africa... more
Setting up in SoCal
Armlogi announced the lease of a 44,594 sqm site in Ontario, California, earlier this week, where it is looking to bolster its SoCal network. The hub features enhanced infrastructure in the form of 46 dock high-loading doors, mechanical pit levellers as well as grade-level... more
30 million poppies for Britain
Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Millbray Contracts, which is part of the APC Network, delivered poppies for the Royal British Legion in the UK for the third consecutive year. The four-week project saw APC shipping 30 million poppies to army barracks, schools, offices, homes and... more
Lineage builds on Midwest cold chain
Lineage has acquired the assets of the Kansas City-based Cold Point Logistics, a provider of temperature-controlled solutions, effective 1 November. This move will expand Lineage’s cold chain in the USA and add to its existing portfolio of 480 facilities... more
Germany-wide distribution for Alnatura
Alnatura’s stores in major German cities have partnered with Spetra Spedition & Logistik as their supply chain partner. The deal covers locations in Berlin, Potsdam, Leipzig, Dresden and Erfurt. To handle the organic food retailer’s distribution operations, Spetra has... more
Another base for FedEx and Swiss Post
FedEx Express is opening a new location in collaboration with Swiss Post as part of the companies’ joint venture, giving them a foothold in Saint Gallen. Situated in Gossau, the new 14,500 sqm hub is designed to accommodate operative and administrative activities by... more
Destination: Dublin
Toga Freight has opened its newest pallet hub at a shared user facility in Coleshill, Birmingham, offering solutions for British exports into Ireland. Dubbed Irish Pallet Hub, the site now houses staff from both Toga Freight and its UK subsidiary, Irish Sea Logistics, which it... more
Planzer: another acquisition in Italy
With the takeover of Sifte Berti, the Swiss family-owned company Planzer is continuing its growth strategy in Italy. The well-established logistics company was founded in 1969 and is being transferred to Planzer with all its 300 employees and 40 vehicles as well as three of its... more