Walden finalises acquisition of Movianto 
Walden (formerly EHDH) has completed the acquisition of Movianto, thereby becoming one of Europe's largest providers of transport and logistics services for the pharmaceutical sector. Stéphane Baudry, chairman and CEO of Walden, is the majority shareholder of the new group.... more
Gefco continues cooperation with Toyota
Gefco has extended the sales contract with Toyota for a further three years and therefore will continue to distribute its vehicles in markets in Czechia, Hungary and Slovakia. The expected volume is around 120,000 cars. Gefco Czechia has been working with Toyota since 2008... more
Kukla simplifies customs clearance
Freight forwarding company Robert Kukla has obtained the status of authorised consignor and consignee. The main customs office in Munich (Germany) has just approved the relevant application. Kukla can now offer its customers comprehensive customs management for imports and... more
Craiss Hungary finds new office
The Hungarian branch of logistics services provider Albert Craiss has moved into a larger office building for its 20 employees in Jászkisér in central Hungary, thus paving the way for the further growth of its business and workforce in Eastern Europe. The new modern office... more
Prologis builds on brownfield
In autumn 2019, Prologis purchased a 60,000 sqm in Datteln (North Rhine Westphalia, Germany), where it plans to set a logistics facility. Due to the good cooperation with the city of Datteln, the logistics estate developer was able to start building the speculative 27,000 sqm... more
Geodis launches "e-logistics"
In response to the rapid increase in e-commerce activity, Geodis is offering brands a new level of end-to-end logistics support. Its goal is to help make sure their customers have the same buying experience online as in-store. For this, Geodis relies on its network of e-commerce... more
ESR acquires logistics properties in East China
ESR, an APAC focused logistics real estate platform, has acquired a 100% stake in three prime properties in East China’s Jiangsu province. The assets are strategically located in prominent hubs of the country's last mile logistics networks. Developed on a land parcel of over... more
Rhenus Switzerland's turnover decreases
In 2019, Rhenus Alpina's Swiss operations generated total revenues of CHF 341 million (2018: CHF 346 million). The acquisition of the Interfracht Group will enable the company to expand its range of services during the current year. Rhenus Logistics reported significant growth... more
Agility invests in Hypetruck ERX
Hyliion, a provider in electrified powertrain solutions for Class 8 commercial vehicles, has launched its Hypertruck electric range extender (ERX), a long-haul, fully electric powertrain for the global trucking industry. The launch of the Hypertruck ERX is anchored by Agility.... more
Dimos expands production capacities
Dimos, a German manufacturer of special forklifts, is investing in a new production plan at its headquarters in Petersberg (Hesse). With 3,600 sqm, the new hall will be double the size of the existing production facility. After completion in the first quarter of 2021, the... more