AED 621 million for Abu Dhabi hubs 
Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad Group) is investing AED 621 million (EUR 157 million) in several new developments in the United Arab Emirates, which will boost its warehousing capacity by 43%. Its building project in the Khalifa Industrial Area will cover 97,500 sqm of... more
100 robots, one warehouse
More than 100 autonomous mobile robots have been put into operation at DB Schenker’s new contract logistics hub in Rudna, Czechia. The highly automated facility features robotisation, seven packing lines with 162 stations, a vertical order picker and an automated sorter.... more
Toll: two footholds in Poland
Toll Global Forwarding has opened two new branches in Poznan and Krakow in Poland. Based in Australia, the logistics provider has a workforce of 16,000 and operates in 150 countries. The expansion will improve its access to markets in Eastern Europe and the Baltics. Toll... more
Improving ETAs, minimising delays
Bluebox Systems’ new product aims to improve real-time ETA information and arrival time calculations, benefitting both shippers and transport companies. The challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic and recent tensions have shown the vulnerability of supply chains, making accurate... more
Two moves for Ebenezer in Singapore
Ebenezer Logistics took over the Singapore-based Havi Logistics, a specialist for the transport and storage of temperature-sensitive goods, on 29 December 2023, thus adding multiple assets in the cold chain sector to its portfolio. The deal includes 2,787 sqm of cold storage... more
AIT picks a Dutch spare part
Chicago-headquartered AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Global Transport Solutions Group (GTS). The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The international freight forwarder specialises in time-critical marine spare parts logistics and is based in the Netherlands.... more
Taking the cold chain down South
CJ Logistics America is opening a new cold storage warehouse in Gainesville, Georgia. The 25,084 sqm building is being developed by RL Cold and will feature Alta’s expert refrigeration systems and QFM blast freezing. Products can be brought to desired temperatures within 24... more
A sustainable multi-modal solution
DSV and Schneider Electric have launched the industry’s first multi-modal shipping model using sustainable aviation fuels. The partners have already built two of the eight planned multi-modal shipping bridges: one between Singapore and France and the other between Shanghai and... more
Distributing auto parts in Maharashtra
Mahindra Logistics has started developing a new 600,000 sqm hub in Phaltan, close to Pune, Maharashtra. Here, the Indian logistics provider will focus primarily on automobile and engineering products, managing inbound logistics and distribution solutions for customers in the... more
Prologis: two hubs near Stuttgart
Prologis is planning two new logistics properties on a 45,000 sqm site in Illingen, near Stuttgart. The distribution centres will be sustainable and fully electric. The first will be built as a greenfield project on an undeveloped plot of land. After the construction phase,... more