Automated book distribution in Italy 
An Italian book wholesaler is now automating its logistics with the help of TGW Logistics. The partnership will improve order processing and return handling. At its 80,000 sqm book distribution hub in Stradella, Messaggerie Libri has invested over EUR 40 million in the... more
A joint venture into cryogenic transport
Cryogenic transport is the focus of Nippon Express and Cryoport Systems’ new partnership, aiming to provide low temperature transport to pharma companies. Cryoport Systems, a group company of Cryoport, is headquartered in Nashville, TN, and provides pharma and regenerative... more
Europe's largest photovoltaic plant
Europe’s largest rooftop photovoltaic plant – totalling up to 450,000 sqm - will be installed at the port of Barcelona. Completion is set for 2026. The project will be carried out in the ZAL Port, the port’s intermodal logistics platform. Cilsa, manager of ZAL Port and... more
Hellmann's fourth new foothold in 2023
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics takes another step forward in its European expansion plan, as the full-service provider founds a national company in Irland. After having established national branches in Switzerland, Slovakia, and Italy only this year, Hellmann turns towards the... more
Penang: Silicone Valley of the East?
Röhlig Logistics has opened a new sales office in Penang, Malaysia, a region dubbed the ‘Silicone Valley of the East’. Penang is a region with economic potential and currently a major player in the electronics manufacturing sector. It has attracted much foreign investment in... more
A joint venture at Duisburg Port
Thyssenkrupp Steel and Duisport Group are joining forces to expand their logistics capacities on the Rhine with a joint venture at Duisburg Port. The European steel supplier’s logistics spin-off, Thyssenkrupp Steel Logistics, separated from its parent company in 2022 but... more
Emons and Cargoline on supply chains
In times of economic uncertainties, companies are striving to secure their supply chains. Emons and Cargoline are tackling just that issue with a new partnership. Emons and Cargoline have been collaborating for years in the past but have now chosen to begin a partnership on... more
Nosta Group now in Romania
Combining road and sea freight strategies, the German Nosta Group has expanded in Romania with a new site connecting East and West via road and water. The Nosta Group has gradually expanded its network to include the USA and Poland. Now venturing into Southeastern Europe, it... more
Canada up next for K+N 
Kuehne + Nagel announced the acquisition of the customs broker Farrow on 28 November 2023. As the logistics services provider has a growing number of clients who rely on customs clearance services, this move will support the company in its 'roadmap 2026' goals and give it access... more
Fully electric trucking in Germany
WP Holding has introduced a fully electric truck with a range of 400 km, which is initially to be used for local distribution. The WP Holding, a logistics provider based in Zwickau (Germany), has added its first battery-powered fully electric truck, built by Daimler Benz, to... more