‘Preighting’ plus pooling 
The market is still suffering from a dearth of intercontinental airfreight capacities. In March, the forwarder Fracht AG and Swiss WorldCargo started close collaboration on new airfreight options from China to Europe and the Americas. Sebastian Furler, Paolo Spagnuolo and Omar... more
Transco invests in cold storage 
Logistics services provider Transco is investing in deep-freeze and fresh logistics. Near the Lake of Constance the company plans to open a temperature controlled high-bay warehouse with 5,000 pallet spaces. The new storage facility will feature several temperature zones, the... more
DHL processes more invoices
Uipath, a provider of RPA (robotic process automation) solutions, and Deloitte have jointly developed the Deloitte intelligent document processing (DIDP) software, which has helped DHL Supply Chain to substantially increase its capacities for invoice processing. The solution... more
Stord takes over Cove Logistics
The digital warehousing and distribution network Stord has acquired Cove Logistics, a transportation partner, to offer customers a comprehensive distribution network. Since its Series A funding round in 2019, Stord's network and software capabilities have grown substantially... more
Ceva expands its capabilities in Africa
Ceva Logistics has acquired a controlling stake in AMI Worldwide, a third-party logistics provider with an extensive network in East and Southern Africa. Effective 1 July, the AMI Worldwide office network in 12 countries in East and Southern Africa and its almost 1,000... more
Felix Transport increases vehicle fleet
Swiss carrier Felix Transport from Arlesheim, Canton Baselland, has acquired the tarpaulin truck fleet from Bieli Transport in Laufen. With this move, the family-run company bolsters its market position and its special focus on general cargo services. Bieli Transport is... more
Descartes acquires Kontainers
Descartes Systems Group has acquired Cracking Logistics Limited dba “Kontainers”, a provider of client-facing digital freight execution platforms. “We’ve worked very hard with some of the world’s top logistics companies to create an optimal digital customer experience,” said... more
New branch in Slovakia
Emons has expanded its international network by founding its new subsidiary Emons Slovakia and opening its first hub in Slovakia. The handling facility for general cargo is situated in the city of Bratislava close to the motorway and only 7 km away from the international... more
Ceva and Miele renew logistics partnership
Ceva Logistics has been awarded a new two-year extension to its Italian contract with domestic appliance manufacturer Miele. The new contract extends a partnership between the two companies which commenced in 1989 and covers a wide spectrum of activities including... more
Garbe buys in Kaiserslautern
Garbe Industrial Real Estate wants to further expand its activities in Rhineland-Palatinate (Germany) and to this end has acquired a 31,000 sqm development area with an unrented property in Kaiserslautern. “The 4,000 sqm building is currently empty and has good rent... more