Easter week to pack a punch 
DHL has some busy weeks ahead with the upcoming Easter season and the introduction of a new vending system for parcels. In collaboration with One Stop Box, Automations-Lösung, a subsidiary of the DHL Group, has launched new vending machines that are open to all parcel service... more
Collaborating for animal care
Movianto is extending its three-year old cooperation with TVM Tiergesundheit by another three years. TVM is the German subsidiary of the French company Dômes Pharma and develops medicines for animals. Its portfolio also includes products that require a cold chain. With a... more
24th hub in Malaysia
DHL Supply Chain is reaffirming its presence in the Malaysian market by building its first warehouse in Senai, bringing the company’s local portfolio to 246,000 sqm. Dubbed the South Region Hub, DHL’s new site is located just ten minutes away from both the Senai International... more
Pro warehouses for pro customers
Home Depot is opening four new distribution centres to expand its network in North America. The sites will be designed to stock lumber, insulation, shingles and other bulky products. Ranging from southern Los Angeles, San Antonio and Detroit all the way to Toronto, the hubs... more
Mixed results for Dachser
Despite a weak demand for logistics services in FY 2023, Dachser continued its successful expansion into strategic markets. The group’s revenue decreased by 12.5% to EUR 7.1 billion, accompanied by a fall in transported volumes and tonnage, due to a worldwide decline in air and... more
A pharma hub in Abu Dhabi
The Logistics Park phase 5 of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) is home to multiple grade A warehousing sites, now including Pharmatrade’s centre. The new temperature-controlled facility will enable the company to expand its storage and distribution services for... more
CBP thwarts two smuggling attempts
From goods smuggling to concealed methamphetamine, US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) have been busy monitoring various illegal activities at the country’s Southern borders. The CBP officers recently intercepted 574 packages of methamphetamine concealed within a shipment... more
Speeding up spare parts deliveries
With its newest spare parts delivery solution, which reduces lead times by up to 24 hours, Carousel Logistics is looking to optimise its UK/Ireland operations for commercial vehicle manufacturer MAN Truck & Bus. The logistics provider took its customer’s unique needs... more
Uber Freight ups the ante
Uber Freight has exceeded USD 18 billion in worldwide freight under management services, with major growth in its European operations. Its success on the continent is largely based on its innovative technology and 4PL network, the logistics provider said. Among Uber... more
An acquisition in Saxony-Anhalt
Krage & Gerloff Logistik has taken over a new site in Magdeburg in the state of Saxony-Anhalt (Germany). The hub previously belonged to the Hannover-based Ritter Logistik until the companies signed the deal on 15 March 2024. Measuring 2,500 sqm, it was built in 2001 by... more