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
A takeover in South Africa
With the acquisition of the last 30% of shares in Dachser South Africa, Dachser now becomes the sole owner of its lovechild with Jonen Freight. Dachser South Africa was a successful joint venture between Dachser and the local family-owned Jonen Freight company. It employed 250... more
Woodland's largest US facility
The Woodland Group’s New Jersey hub has been awarded the status of a 'customs container freight station' (CFS). Becoming a CFS will support Woodland’s US business. The New Jersey facility has been 'customs CFS' approved after the same status was awarded to Woodland’s Chicago... more