Panattoni picks Prajo in Poland 
Panattoni has found a new tenant for its park in Warsaw as it leases space to Prajo, a local company that specialises in kitchen utensils. Prajo will use an 8,850 sqm space for its warehousing and retail activities from September 2024. It owns three major brands: Kinghoff,... more
Superdry gets new UK partner
Superdry has contracted Bleckmann to take over its UK logistics operations. The companies have been cooperating in the European market since 2007 and are now expanding their partnership. Based out of ‘The Duke’ site in Burton on Trent, Bleckmann will manage logistics... more
Dongguan: a key air cargo hub
Yusen Logistics has expanded its services at Dongguan Humen Bonded Logistics Park (BLP), which now include handling air import cargoes. This allows for a one-stop solution for imports and exports via Hong Kong International Airport. Previously, Yusen focused on taking... more
Ikea's Indian itinerary
Ikea is expanding in the Indian market with the help of Rhenus Group, a logistics provider with an established local network. More specifically, the furnishing company is aiming for growth in the Dehli National Capital Region. Growing demand for high-end real estate in... more
Merck strengthens life science presence
Merck recently opened a newly expanded distribution centre in Schnelldorf, Germany. Backed by EUR 180 million, the hub specialises in life sciences. The science and technology company has enlarged the site by 25,000 sqm, adding almost double the space for a new manual down... more
UK-wide warehousing service
The UK-based Kinaxia Logistics has launched its new nationwide warehousing service seeking to enhance its storage capacity for seasonal peaks. With over 250,000 sqm of storage space in Greater Manchester, Daventry, Sunderland, and East Anglia, Kinaxia aims to provide... more
Bertling's airfreight additions
Bertling has launched five new time-definite airfreight services to respond to a growing demand for more transport options. Developed with help of experts on Bertling’s team in Düsseldorf, the new products will be complemented by door-to-door services and customs brokerage.... more
A taste of Thailand
SCG International is working with a Saudi Arabian conglomerate to introduce Thai and Asian flavours to the country’s markets. Tamimi Markets, a subsidiary of Tamimi Group and SCG International have signed an mou, whereby SCG will take over the distribution of the products to... more
Joining the French cold chain
H. Essers has acquired TFMO (Transports Frigorifiques des Monts d’Or), a Lyon-based transport provider. With 200 employees and a 152-strong fleet, TFMO focuses on the local healthcare and food markets. With the takeover, H. Essers gains access to the company’s French network... more
An intelligent approach to warehousing
Arvato and Microsoft have been working together on an AI-based research project aiming to facilitate autonomous warehousing. Dubbed “Moonshot”, the project will be showcased at the Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo in Barcelona. By examining and analysing warehouse... more