Using tech for supply chain transparency 
Rhenus Logistics is cooperating with software vendor Setlog to speed up supply chain digitalisation and data exchange. With Setlog’s Osca programme, customers can network with all partners along their supply chain. Holistic control of the entire supply chain is therefore... more
GXO to build a German supplements' hub
The Quality Group, which specialises in food supplements, has selected GXO Logistics to take over the construction of a new facility in Dormagen to support the company’s expansion in the German market. Heiko Oberländer, managing director Germany: "We look forward to... more
AI and the future of supply chains
The CTO of Raft, an intelligent logistics platform, shared his thoughts on AI in logistics at last month’s Wesccon, a gathering of freight forwarders, NVOCC's and customs brokers organised by the Pacific Coast Council. In his speech, Nisarg Mehta described the use of AI as an... more
Duvenbeck expands Polish business
Duvenbeck, a full-service logistics provider, is expanding its activities in Poland in response, amongst others, to a growing automotive market. Companies will showcase their solutions at the trade fare Trans Logistica Poland in Warsaw next week. "Poland is playing an... more
AIT expands to Southeast Asia
AIT Worldwide Logistics, a provider of supply chain solutions is expanding to Penang (Malaysia) and Singapore, close to sea and airports. The company will now have offices in six countries in Asia. AIT’s regional director of Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, Siau Hwee Tan,... more
Back in the outback: GW supports solar racing
It was solar energy that propelled ETH’s Solar Racing Team across 3,000 km through the Australian outback. The Centauri team was supported by Gebrüder Weiss and achieved 12th place in the "Challenger" category. The route led from Darwin to Adelaide, with the team... more
Newport to finance Panattoni's new park
Newport Logistics has secured the financing of the Panattoni Park Ennshafen in Upper Austria. Under the Newport Logistics Fund II, the company intends to raise EUR 100 million for investments in Western Europe. The construction phase of the park will begin in 2024. Panattoni... more
Data makes a network denser 
Waco, a global freight management and logistics organisation founded in 1973 that now has 127 members in 119 countries, has negotiated a partnership with Bluebox Systems. Air and maritime freight activities are set to become more transparent. more
Kezad to build new Emirati logistics hub
Kezad Group, a developer of economic zones in the UAE, is building infrastructure projects worth AED 330 million in Abu Dhabi. The projects are part of AD Ports Group’s five-year organic capex programme scheduled for 2023-2027. Kezad Al Ma’mourah Area B1 has been planned by... more
RZDL introduces regular China service
The Russian rail logistics company RZD Logistics has launched a regular service to transport consolidated cargoes from Russia to China. Shipments will go from Bely Rast to Xi'an, from where some of the goods will be delivered to final consignees in other Chinese provinces.... more