Simacan and Transfollow form partnership
Simacan, the cloud platform for transport and logistics, a Transfollow, an eCMR platform that links up the digital systems of shippers, carriers and customers, plan to deepen their cooperation and connect their logistics platforms for transport execution. Both companies... more
Kuehne + Nagel distributes dividends
At Kuehne + Nagel's extraordinary general meeting, shareholders overwhelmingly voted for the new allocation of the available net profit for the business year 2019 which was approved by the company's ordinary general meeting of 5 May 2020. Hence, as of 8 September 2020, an... more
Plans for new logistics site in Birmingham
St Francis Group has assembled a site of 117,359 sqm in Kings Norton, Birmingham (UK) for the development of new industrial warehouse space. Gareth Williams, director at St Francis Group: “We are delighted to have secured these strategic sites and to be able to promote a... more
Better control for forklifts
After integrating the warehouse management system PSIwms from PSI Logistics into Junheinrich's forklift operation function, the forklifts that Polish retailer CCI deploys in its distribution centre can now be controlled automatically. The PSIwms software used... more
Geodis launches parcel service
To provide European consumers with reliable delivery at an affordable price from North America, Geodis is launching a new, guaranteed four-to-six-day B2C delivery service from the United States to 27 European countries for companies seeking to develop their international online... more
Csafe Global expands presence in Taiwan
Csafe Global, a provider of temperature-controlled container solutions for the transport of life-enhancing pharmaceuticals, has expanded its global reach and local presence with the opening of a new hub operation in Taipei, Taiwan. This new addition to Csafe’s worldwide... more
Sievert Logistik joins Logcoop
Sievert Logistik is now part of Logcoop's B2B/B2C forklift truck network. By joining this cooperation, the logistics services provider is responding to changes in the end consumers' purchasing behaviour. Currently, customers are ordering ever-bulkier goods to be delivered... more
Swiss Post takes over notime
Swiss Port has acquired all shares in Zurich-based notime, having been the company's majority shareholder since 15 March 2018. With this move, Swiss Post strengthens its position in the growing same-day delivery market. Ordered goods are delivered on the same day by bicycle... more
Harder logistics wins removal contract
Harder logistics from Neu-Ulm (Bavaria, Germany) has won the tender to organise and carry out a warehouse removal inclusive administration for automotive parts supplier Beon. Beon, which works for the French PSA Group in the spare parts trade, is moving its administrative and... more
North Highland acquires Logistipoint Consulting
North Highland, a change and transformation consultancy, has taken over Logistipoint Consulting, a retail supply chain and distribution consulting firm that helps clients achieve significant results in logistics and distribution operations. Founded in 2009, Logistipoint... more