New tech solution for Scan Global 
At the beginning of November, Scan Global Logistics (SGL) decided to install E2open Parent Holdings’ cloud-based transportation management solution to run all transportation activities at its 160 locations. With this software, SGL can optimise operations in multiple modes... more
Bolloré: developments in India and Timor
Bolloré Logistics recently announced new business developments in Timor-Leste and India. On 20 October, Bolloré Logistics Timor inaugurated its newly renovated head office in Dili. With its office headquartered in this city since 2001, Bolloré is the longest serving... more
Neptune acquires Greek logistics provider
Neptune Group’s Neptune Land Services (NLS) has acquired a majority stake in Ferst Logistics to expand its supply chain services. Based in Greece, Ferst Logistics specialises in transport and logistics services for the automotive industry. The acquisition strengthens NLS's... more
Tackling e-commerce on Black Friday
The 11th of November is Singles' Day in China, followed two weeks later by Black Friday, an important period for e-commerce logistics. The company has over 30 e-commerce warehouses worldwide. During Black Friday, demand can be 40 to 50% higher than in other months. One... more
A centralised examination station for Boston Port
Boston Freight Terminals will now serve as a centralised examination station (CES) at the Area Port of Boston, within the control of US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). CES are used by CBP to efficiently perform cargo examinations at multiple facilities within a port of... more
AI and the personal nature of freight forwarding
“Our approach is to use AI to automate the more routine, lower-value tasks, allowing freight forwarders and customs brokers to concentrate on nurturing and enhancing these crucial relationships,” says James Coombes, CEO and co-founder of Raft. He spoke about the role of AI in... more
A step across the Baltic Sea for Hellmann
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has taken a major step into the Baltic States by acquiring the remaining shares of its local partner companies. The acquisition will strengthen its market position in the region and in Northern and Eastern Europe. Hellmann has been present in the... more
MLP's second logistics park near Berlin
MLP Group, a developer specialising in brownfield sites, is building a 4,600 sqm MLP Park Spreenhagen Berlin. It comprises 36,600 sqm of hall space as well as office and mezzanine space. Seven commercial tenants will be able to occupy individual units (from 3,500-30,000 sqm).... more
A new big player in pharma logistics
The French Walden Group has acquired Ivemar, a Belgian GDP-transport specialist as part of its expansion plans in the European pharmaceutical logistics market. Ivemar will be integrated into Transpharma International (TPI), Walden’s competence centre for pharmaceutical... more
A safe ride for dangerous cargo
Cargo-Partner has introduced a consolidation service for dangerous cargo. Goods that are categorised as class 8 and 9 dangerous goods according to IMO are consolidated on a weekly basis. This includes batteries, electric vehicles, battery-powered tools, etc. The service runs... more