XPO uses intelligent robotics in the UK 
XPO Logistics has increased its use of intelligent robotics in the UK in anticipation of holiday retail volumes. The robots work alongside XPO’s employees to help manage inventory for distribution during the seasonal peak. The automation is manufactured by 6 River Systems.... more
Kuehne + Nagel acquires Rotra
Kuehne + Nagel announces has acquired the overland and logistics operations of Rotra, a company headquartered in the Netherlands with approximately 800 employees and a yearly net revenue of above EUR 100 million. Following the recent takeover of the Jöbstl Group in Austria, this... more
Tesisquare forms partnership with Tokema Consulting
Tesisquar, a technology partner enabling the design and implementation of collaborative digital ecosystems to boost supply chain network visibility, has partnered with Tokema Consulting to support its expansion in the French market. This agreement aims at combining the expertise... more
Ceva Logistics in the UK signs the Armed Forces covenant
Ceva Logistics is demonstrating its commitment to the military community and their families in the UK by signing the Armed Forces covenant. This document recognises the value that serving personnel, regulars as well as reservists, veterans and military families contribute... more
The joint way forward 
Following the takeover of Panalpina by DSV the focus is now on the former’s integration into the latter’s structures. Executive vice-president Flemming Ole Nielsen told the ITJ how DSV plans to make the most of Panalpina’s strengths and create one of the world’s largest... more
PTV Group merges transport and logistics expertise in France
As part of its growth strategy, the software company PTV is bundling its transportation and logistics operations in France. Under the umbrella of the new subsidiary PTV France SAS, industry and public-sector customers can now benefit from PTV’s entire range of products and its... more
Reusable packaging for Airbus
Gefco has signed an agreement with Airbus to support its transition to a leaner, more environmentally friendly supply chain. Building on more than 30 years of expertise in reusable packaging, Gefco will gradually replace Airbus’ disposable packaging with reusable, foldable... more
Bolloré Logistics signs contract with CFM
Bolloré Logistics India has signed a contract for aircraft engine transportation including customs clearance documentation with CFM Aircraft Engine Support South Asia at the Dubai Airshow. The contract was signed between Karthigeyan Ramaswamy, managing director, CFM Aircraft... more
Lineage Logistics acquires Emergent Cold
Lineage Logistics, a large provider of temperature-controlled logistics solutions, has announced that it has signed definitive agreements to acquire Emergent Cold. This acquisition strengthens the company’s leading port presence in the United States and signifies its entry... more
Rhenus extends home delivery service in UK
Rhenus Home Delivery has been appointed sole carrier for all two-man home deliveries by the design-centric furniture company Swoon. Since joining the home delivery market in 2017, Rhenus has gone from strength to strength, winning contracts such as Swoon as a result of its good... more