Daikin consolidates presence in France 
Daikin recently announced its plans to set up a new site in Noyelles, near Lille, France. It will be the company’s third hub and complement existing sites in the Lyon region, helping Daikin to build up a France-wide network. Daikin systems will be used for the office spaces... more
"Logistician of the Year" expands in France
It’s a busy time for Gruber Logistics, a South Tyrolean logistics provider, as it has recently opened a new French branch and won the “Logistician of the Year” award in Milan. The company has been present in France for 15 years and has now decided to open its own hub in Lyon.... more
Helping Hong Kong's healthcare logistics
The new Hong-Kong based cooperation between Kerry Logistics Network (KLN) and EC Healthcare will aim to increase its portfolio of medical logistics services. KLN will consolidate EC Healthcare’s inventory management in a centralised warehouse. It will also provide IT system... more
Supply chains: overlooked and underestimated
On 28 November 2023, the Verein Netzwerk Logistik (VNL) met in Vienna for the first International Supply Chain Community Meeting 2023 (ISCCM 2023). The aim of the meeting was to support businesses and supply chain managers in tackling modern challenges and to exchange views... more
Joe Biden on the US supply chain
On 27 November 2023, the Biden Administration announced 30 new actions to strengthen US supply chains. The first step has been to establish the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience, which will include many department secretaries as well as the national security and... more
Maersk to work with Korean tyre producer
A.P. Moller – Maersk has signed an MOU with Kumho Tire to solidify its foothold in the automotive sector. Kumho, a Korean tyre manufacturer, has previously used Maersk’s ocean services and can now enjoy collaboration in the logistics sector. Under the agreement, Kumho will... more
A paper warehouse in Elancourt
'Segro Centre Elancourt' is the GSE Group's new project. Located in Elancourt, the 13,000 sqm building will be built for Segro France. Designed by architect Zina Fradj, the warehouse is intended for paper storage and will be used by Torraspapel Malmenayde, a distributor of paper... more
A "stellar" acquisition in the Indian market
Ceva Logistics is acquiring Stellar Value Chain, a Mumbai-based warehousing and transport specialist. With a 96% stake in the company, Ceva can now extend its Indian network. Ceva has been operating in India for more than 20 years. The acquisition comprises Stellar’s 60... more
ITG expands Austrian fashion network
ITG has acquired the provider 2RUN Logistics to expand its fashion logistics network in Austria. This comes with a new 40,000 sqm hub in Reichersberg, Upper Austria for the storage of up to 400,000 fashion articles. Originally founded as the replacement for Escada’s insolvent... more
UK hub for polymer distribution
Lyondell Basell, a producer of basic and derivative chemicals, is building a new distribution hub in the UK. The company will use the facility for Polyolefins grades. Polyolefins are a commonly used type of polymer. They are mostly required in different kinds of industrial... more