Parcel handling hub in Mannheim in operation 
After a ten month construction period, the parcel services provider GLS has put its location in Mannheim (Germany) into operation. The centrepiece of the 10,000 sqm sorting hall is the state-of-the art parcel sorting system. Thanks to the carefully balanced interaction of 30... more
DHL expands European parcel network in Cyprus
DHL eCommerce Solutions and ACS Air Courier Services, a parcel service based in Cyprus, have formed a new partnership to strengthen cross-border parcel shipping. The Cypriot parcel service company will become another partner in DHL’s Parcel Union, an international partnership... more
Major project for Jöbstl East in Romania
On behalf of a Scandinavian company, Jöbstl East is taking over all the logistics handling processes for the transport of a complete factory from northern Germany to Tulcea (Romania). The first transports to Romania are currently underway. In the near future, heavy cargo collis... more
Agility opens logistics hub in border triangle
Agility and SCI Blotzlog have officially opened the multi-functional logistics centre in Blotzheim, France. This new hub covers an area of 26,000 sqm. Its seven loading ramps guarantee a seamless entry and exit of goods traffic. Furthermore, the hub offers 9,000 sqm of... more
Timocom grows in Poland
The IT data specialist Timocom continues to expand internationally. The company is strengthening its presence in the Polish market by opening an additional branch in Wroclaw. Transporters and forwarders, but also customers from trade and the manufacturing industry will benefit... more
St Francis Group and iSec to build five new warehouses
St Francis Group, a UK-based property development and investment group and an expert in brownfield development and regeneration and its joint venture partner iSec have announced details of a major new development on land next to Markham Vale between Sheffield and Nottingham,... more
Gefco launches Chronotruck and Moveecar
Gefco, a provider of automotive logistics services, has introduced two new solutions, Chronotruck and Movecar. Chronotruck was recently taken over by Gefco and is a digital road freight marketplace that simplifies deliveries for shippers and carriers through robust algorithms... more
Rock-it Cargo increases stake in Triple M
Rock-it Cargo, a global provider of logistics services to live-event shippers, has made a significant incremental investment in Antwerp (Belgium)-based Triple M Entertainment Logistics (Triple M). Triple M focuses on four categories of shippers - live entertainment, stage,... more
Fiata World Congress 2022 in Panama
Rolando Alvarez, president of Upcargo and also president of the Panamanian association of freight forwarders, has announced that Panama has been chosen to host the 2022 Fiata World Congress. This is a global event that brings together the world’s freight and transportation... more
IPO of ESR
ESR Cayman Limited (ESR), a large APAC-focused logistics real estate platform, has announced the details of its proposed listing on the main board of the stock exchange of Hong Kong (SEHK). Of the 653,680,000 shares set for global offering, approximately 94.7% will be for... more