Rhenus strengthens presence in the Americas 
Rhenus Logistics has recently opened its first regional headquarters for the Americas in Miami. The logistics company, which currently has a strong presence in Europe, Asia and Africa, established its footprint in the Americas to expand its services in its new 15,000 sqm... more
Ceva Logistics opens own offices in Bangladesh
As part of its strategic expansion in the emerging Southeast Asian markets, Ceva Logistics has officially opened its own offices in Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh. Ceva has been operational in Bangladesh for 17 years through a valued network partner, providing logistics... more
Imperial plans to invest in logistics startups
Imperial Logistics has partnered with venture capital firm Newtown Partners to launch a corporate venture capital (CVC) fund focused on investing in disruptive startups in the logistics industry, with an initial investment of USD 20 million. “Imperial operates in an... more
K+N realigns its contract logistics in UK
This news does not come as a surprise. Kuehne + Nagel has been restructuring its contract logistics business in the United Kingdom for several years now. In an interview with the ITJ at K+N‘s annual media conference in Zurich on 27 February, CEO Detlef Trefzger had already... more
Arvato takes over logistics and fulfilment for Fermopoint
Fermopoint, which operates a nationwide network of pick-up stations for online commerce in Italy, has entrusted Arvato Supply Chain Solutions with the logistics and fulfilment of its delivery and pickup service. In Italy, Arvato manages and controls all services along the entire... more
Noerpel needs more space
The Noerpel group is setting up a new logistics centre on a 50,000 sqm plot in Heidenheim (Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany). The real estate will be built just beside the company’s local freight forwarding branch. “We need this new building because we were able to expand our... more
Sweets for the world
The Swiss sweet manufacturer Ricola exports herbal specialities to more than 50 countries. The logistics services provider Dachser has been making sure that the products arrive punctually at their destination for more than ten years now. "Our specialists monitor ongoing... more
Rabelink acquires activities of Leusink Logistics
Rabelink Logistics has taken over the activities of Leusink Logistics. The logistics services provider from Gaanderen, the Netherlands, filed for bankruptcy on 18 February 2020. Just three days later, Rabelink, a subsidiary of Huttemann, was able to close a deal with the... more
Kontainers expands Enterprise capabilities
Kontainers, an e-commerce software provider for freight brands, has added full trucking and air freight to its flagship product, Enterprise, which is designed for large freight brands with heavy transactional volumes and the need to highly customise interfaces. "As we... more
Swiss start-ups challenge post
Swiss start-ups Annanow and Pickwings have formed a partnership to launch an alternative concept to Swiss Post's next-day offer for urban deliveries. "Nachtpaket" goes on stream in Zurich and, if the trial period proves successful, will be extended to a further ten... more