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
Investing in iLogistics Center Dunajska Streda
The international transport and info-logistics provider cargo-partner has added over 3,600 pallet slots to its warehouse in Dunajska Streda, Slovakia, bringing the total up to 26,700 pallet slots on an area of 18,300 sqm. With this newest extension of the i-Logistics Center,... more
DHL launches software platform with Blue Yonder
DHL Supply Chain has just launched a new “plug & play” robotics platform in collaboration with Microsoft and artificial intelligence (AI) driven digital fulfilment provider Blue Yonder. The robotics platform significantly reduces integration time and programming efforts... more
Dachser transports locomotives to Peru
Dachser Peru has successfully delivered two locomotives to a major railroad customer in Peru. Weighing over 180 t each, the units were initially received at the Port of Houston in the USA and then delivered right to the customer facility located in Lima, Peru. Of significant... more
Inther Group automates hub in Ireland
Uniphar, a supplier of medical products, has contracted system integrator Inther Group to realise an automation project at its distribution centre in Ireland. The new system will substantially increase Uniphar’s capacities. Ireland’s hospitals and pharmacies are supplied... more