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
Avenger opens Tennessee hub
Chattanooga, Tennessee, has seen the opening of a new logistics facility, courtesy of Avenger Logistics. The site will be used as a base for freight brokerage, transport management and supply chain consulting. Avenger Logistics is a subsidiary of Mode Global and specialises in... more
A smooth warehouse transition 
A visit to Nova Traffic’s new warehouse in Embrach (Switzerland). This time last year Daniel Stein, CEO of Nova Traffic from Kloten, was looking forward to moving into the company’s new warehouse in Embrach (see page 18 of ITJ 27-30 / 2023). He recently announced the completion... more
A new extension in East Midlands?
Proposals have been made to construct a logistics site alongside East Midlands Airport (EMA), potentially boosting the local economy by up to GBP 132 million per year. Manchester Airports Group, which operates EMA, has submitted a planning application to the Northwest... more
A feat of fast delivery
Trans-o-flex’s 2023 business year was highlighted by a feat of delivery times, with the company delivering 98.07% of all ambient shipments between 15-25°C on the next working day. Specialising in logistics for sensitive goods, Trans-o-flex achieved this record for its... more
Packing parcels in Portugual
DPD has opened a new parcel distribution hub in Loures, Portugal, where the express transport provider is looking to achieve a turnover of EUR 115 million. After recording its best year ever in 2023, DPD Portugal is now expanding its portfolio with a ca. 12,000 sqm... more
Reinforcing Romanian roots
At CTP’s logistics park in Oradea, Romania, 12,500 sqm have been leased to a local e-commerce solutions provider. Helpship can now double its operational capacity and gain access to an air cargo terminal. CT Park Oradea Cargo Terminal is a key industrial site in Romania’s... more