Expanding in French overseas territories 
The French Balguerie Group is set to take over Bolloré Logistics’ operations in various locations in the Caribbean and Polynesia. These activities must be purchased from CMA CGM. After a competitive bidding process in line with European and Polynesian regulations, Balguerie... more
More logistics capacities near Stuttgart
Prologis began building a new hub in Illingen, near Stuttgart, on 17 April. 13,000 sqm of the 45,000 sqm site will be used as a logistics centre for operations in the Rhein-Neckar-Region. It is to be completed by the end of the year. The second part of the plot is intended... more
Pan-American expansion
The American freight carrier Estes has announced multiple expansions in South Carolina, Nevada, and New Jersey and added three new terminals to its portfolio, which are all are recent acquisitions that were retrofitted for the company’s operations. The terminals in Reno NV... more
Boosting customs capabilities in Ireland
Toga Freight Services announced the acquisition of Toga Customs Services at the beginning of April. The two Irish businesses had been operating separately until Toga Freight purchased 100% of the other company’s shares. This move will enhance Toga Freight’s customs capabilities.... more
100 days of strategic partnership
Cargo-Partner joined the NX Group at the beginning of January 2024. The companies recently held an event in Vienna to celebrate 100 days of successful collaboration. With complementary networks in Europe and Asia, they have been working together in sea and airfreight as well as... more
A sustainable multi-level hub
As its next real estate project, Thielemann Group is planning to develop two multi-level logistics hubs in the Fusion Cologne district directly at the Niehler Port in Cologne. One project will be built in collaboration with Häfen und Güterverkehr Köln (HGK). The other hub will... more
Cargo Line's new Baltic partner
Delamode Baltics will represent Cargo Line with its operations in the three Baltic states. The agreement, effective from 1 July, will see the Delamode Group subsidiary supporting Cargo Line, while also enhancing its own distribution capabilities to and from Europe. Based in... more
DSV doubles down on Dallas
DSV has opened another facility in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, adding over 90,000 sqm to its existing portfolio. The site complements the company’s Dallas hub, dubbed “Big Tex”, which has been operating since 2022. With the 90,000 new pallet positions and state-of-the-art... more
Here’s how to adjust prices 
A global management consultancy’s price expert shows the way. Navigating these turbulent economic times is a major challenge for many a logistician. Although inflation decreased again slightly last year, companies in our industry nevertheless continue to face the problem of... more
Panattoni's Polish project
Panattoni has completed another investment near the Krakow-Balice international airport. The 21,850 sqm hub has already welcomed its first tenant. A new cargo terminal is being built at the airport, which will boost its transport capacity to 8,000 t per year. Panattoni’s... more