Waco hosts AGM 
At its annual general meeting in Istanbul on 14 – 17 April, the Waco System welcomed 122 delegates for three days of discussions on freight insurance and logistics. Co-hosted by a delegate from Turkey, Eenco Logistik ve Ticaret, the event saw companies from 106 countries being... more
Five years of fashion fulfilment
Davies Turner Logistics will take over warehousing and final mile fulfilment/distribution for a fashion retailer’s UK operations. Lyle & Scott, a clothing and fashion brand, has signed a five-year contract with the logistics provider, under which Davies Turner will manage... more
Implementing automation in Italy
Dematic has provided an Italian specialist for industrial automation, system integration and information technology with an automation solution that is set to cut picking time by almost 50%. The Atlanta (GA, USA)-based company recently delivered and installed its Autostore... more
GW goes green in Greenland
Gebrüder Weiss (GW) is providing logistical support for a climate research project in Greenland. Scientists will venture onto the ice sheet to measure its thickness and density. Covering the distance largely on foot or on skis, the research team will stick to sustainable modes... more
From cartons to multiuse packaging
Smart Container Loop is planning five more years of collaboration with the German electronics retailer. The companies have been working together on sustainable distribution since 2019. Expert SE, a retail group for consumer electronics and IT, has switched to a reusable... more
A year-defining acquisition
The Geis Group was able to raise its turnover and expand its service portfolio in 2023. It attributed this performance to the majority takeover of Quehenberger Logistics, which defined its growth last year. At EUR 1.89 billion, the group’s turnover was around EUR 0.5 billion... more
Launching freight insurance in Europe
After establishing its freight insurance services in North America, the company Loadsure is now planning to gradually expand in Western and Northern Europe. Effective immediately, Loadsure is approved to write business in Europe, with an initial focus on the Benelux region,... more
Hispack 2024 to pack a punch
Spain’s largest packaging fair will see 780 exhibitors come together to showcase their newest innovations in the field. Dubbed Hispack 2024, it will be held in Halls 2 and 3 of Fira de Barcelona’s Gran Via between from 7 to 10 May. Organised by the local companies Fira de... more
Lagermax maxes out 2023 performance
A 12% increase in sales and a record result for FY/2023: this performance is indeed good news for the Lagermax Group’s management. With sales of EUR 730 million, the group achieved a record in 2023, backed by EUR 55 million in investments to expand and strengthen its... more
Homing in on a Hungarian hub
Gebrüder Weiss has completed its EUR 25 million expansion project near Budapest. Its hub in Dunaharaszti now measures 10,000 sqm with spaces for offices, a handling facility, and a high-bay warehouse. The company has been active in the country since 1989 and benefits from... more