Universal Wolf and Ferguson collaborate 
Fergusons Transport, a major haulier in the northeast of England, has expanded its partnership with design and manufacturing specialist Universal Wolf. This moves follows the companies’ joint effort to build and deliver 750 hospital beds to support the NHS during the... more
DPD France contracts Axians
Parcel service provider DPD France will continue to use Cargonet, a logistics system developed by Axians ICT Austria, for another ten years. DPD has been working with the software platform for 25 years. "We have been working with DPD on a pay-per-use model from the very... more
Sustainably dynamic 
At ‘transport logistics’ in Munich, the industry’s leading international trade fair that took place online in May, Lkw Walter showed, amongst other things, ways in which sustainable transport solutions can reduce CO2 emissions and empty runs, through combined railway transport... more
Facility close to Seoul changes hands
South Korean ESR Kendall Square REIT has acquired another mixed-use logistics facility for KRW 103 billion (USD 94.2 million). This acquisition follows the recent launch of “Anseong LP”/“Yongin BRIC” located in the logistics hub of the broader Yongin area about 1.5 hours... more
First location in Barcelona
The North Germany-based L.I.T. group opened its first location in Spain on 1 May 2021. From the new office in Barcelona close to the international seaport, a team of three employees handle export and import orders covering the Iberian Peninsula. Initially, the business will... more
The desert lives
The Désert Group, which specialises in bulk and liquid transport, has taken over Jean Moreau Transport. The French company, which had been in receivership since 2018, was sold by owner Frédéric Moreau, who wanted to retire. 55 employees, including 45 drivers, transferred to the... more
Havi shouldering transport for Gorillas
Duisburg-based Havi Logistics is taking over logistics services in Germany for the start-up Gorillas. The service provider has initially taken over the logistics services for Gorillas' dry and frozen assortment. In addition, the logistics provider uses local locations as... more
US logistics for European tournament
UEFA, organizer of the Euro 2020, from kick-off at Stadio Olimpico in Rome (Italy) on 11 , until the final whistle at Wembley Stadium in London (UK), on 11 July 2021, is banking on the US-based integrator, Fedex Express, for logistics services during the European Championships... more
Big plans in Flanders
P&O Ferrymasters has just contracted Genk Green Logistics to build a 10,000 sqm warehouse near the Port of Genk. The new facility – strategically located near the Belgian port in the heart of Flanders’ industrial belt - is positioned to accommodate the import and export of... more
UPS issues new forecast
UPS has put forward its 2023 financial targets. Consolidated revenues are expected to range between around USD 98 billion and USD 102 billion. The consolidated adjusted operating margin is planned to be in the 12.7% to 13.7% range. The cumulative capital spending from 2021–2023... more