DB Schenker introduces global space scan 
As supply chains have been impaired by the coronavirus pandemic, global demand for additional storage capacities is rising. DB Schenker is addressing this need by implementing a global space scan, a new service to identify and assess available idle space in all 794 of its own... more
Clecat and Feport demand fairness from EU
On behalf of numerous of European freight forwarders, port companies and terminals, the associations Clecat and Feport both call upon the European Commission to avoid market distortions in the EU and unbundle the activities eligible for favourable tax treatment under tonnage tax... more
Dematic speeds up Americold warehouse
Dematic has been contracted to automate two temperature-controlled warehouses for Americold Logistics. Headquartered in Atlanta (GA, USA), Americold specialises in temperature-controlled supply chains for food as well as other services. Dematic’s integrated solution includes... more
‘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