DB Schenker implements driverless forklift truck 
DB Schenker has put an autonomous forklift truck into regular operation, following the successful completion of a pilot project. The transport system of the Austrian supplier Agilox transports empty containers over a distance of around 150 m at the Eching site near Munich... more
Robinson Labs to accelerate innovation
C.H. Robinson has launched C.H. Robinson Labs, an innovation centre where the company will design, test and scale the next strategies for logistics and supply chains to create smarter solutions for C.H. Robison’s customers and carriers. Tim Gagnon, vice president of... more
Logistics for luxury boats
DHL Supply Chain has signed a new five-year contract to provide logistics services to Sunseeker International, the Poole (UK)-based luxury yacht manufacturer, at a ceremony at the Düsseldorf Boat show. Working in close cooperation with its partner, DHL will manage all... more
Davies Turner launches AEO consultancy services
Davies Turner is now offering consultancy services on the authorised economic operator programme following a surge in enquiries from existing and potential clients. Davies Turner chairman Philip Stephenson says: “As we’ve seen so far, there still appears to be uncertainty... more
Rahn Consulting and first mile join forces
Two players in the courier, express and parcel services and logistics sector have formed a strategic partnership. Dirk Rahn (owner of Rahn Consulting) and Wolfgang Beecken (managing partner of first mile) will pool their market presence and sales activities for their companies... more
“Deeply rooted“ 
There aren’t many people in the Suisse Romande who do not know PESA. The Lausanne Chavornay-based company is set to expand its forwarding, customs clearance and warehousing services. Christian Doepgen spoke to director Thierry Dornier. more
Fedex Express announces major investments in France
Fedex Express is planning a series of investments in its Paris-Charles de Gaulle hub and various French cities to the tune of EUR 30 million in total, as it announced at the Choose France summit last week. Fedex will invest EUR 20 million in the Fedex European hub at... more
Seko and AG World sign partnership
Seko Logistics and Air & Ground World Transport (AG World) have signed a strategic partnership to create new cross-border growth opportunities for shippers doing business between Asia and the United States as global trade disputes accelerate demand for broader geographic... more
Hellmann plans new facility for contract logistics
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics, which is headquartered in Osnabrück, Germany, will move into a new contract logistics facility in Wörrstadt in April 2021 and thus strengthen its position in the country’s Rhine/Main area. The decision to move out of the current... more
Panalpina delists from SIX Swiss Exchange
Pursuant to its decision of 7 January 2020, the Appellate Court of the Canton of Basel-City has cancelled all registered shares of Panalpina with a nominal value of CHF 0.10 each which are not directly or indirectly held by DSV. The former owners of the cancelled Panalpina... more