E-fulfilment support for Sephora in the UK 
Supply chain and e-fulfilment provider Wincanton has secured a five-year deal with Sephora, a major beauty retailer, as an extension of the current agreement to manage its e-fulfilment services. Wincanton will support Sephora in the growth of its bricks and mortar retail... more
GW adds a second office at Tex/Mex border
20 months after opening a branch in El Paso, TX, Gebrüder Weiss has also added a location in Laredo, TX – the biggest transhipment centre for US imports from Mexico: Every day, nearly USD 800 million worth of goods are transported across the border. Nearshoring is one reason... more
K&N and Sats announce air freight collaboration
Kuehne + Nagel and Sats recently signed a memorandum of understanding to enter into a strategic collaboration to drive value chain improvements and sustainability efforts within the air logistics industry. Kuehne + Nagel and Sats, which acquired the air cargo logistics... more
DHL Supply Chain: EUR 350 million for SE Asia
DHL Supply Chain is planning to invest EUR 350 million in Southeast Asia over the next five years to expand its warehouse capacity, workforce and sustainability initiatives in this region. The company will thus add another 400,000 sqm to its existing warehouse footprint in... more
Oman: growing potential for an e-commerce hub
Asyad Express has signed an agreement with Evri, an UK-based dedicated parcel delivery company, to establish an alliance for e-commerce and e-fulfilment logistics in Oman. Jason Ashbrook, VP commercial at Asyad Express: “We will jointly build a comprehensive e-commerce... more
FedEx Express digitises shipment paperwork
FedEx Express has launched FedEx Ship Manager (FSM), a new e-commerce service to support small businesses and e-commerce retailers, helping them to efficiently manage their shipments online. This service is available in 44 countries and territories in the Middle East, the... more
Tyremotive: an eco-friendly facility in Kitzingen
Tyremotive, a manufacturer and wholesaler of wheels and tyres, has moved into its new warehouse in the Kitzingen industrial park, which is located between Frankfurt and Nuremberg and is connected to both the A3 and A7 motorways. In accordance with the sustainable building... more
A new hub in Vietnam
French contract logistics provider FM Logistic has opened a multi-client facility in Binh Duong, Vietnam. Built by NG Concept, the warehouse is located 43 km from Ho Chi Minh City centre and provides warehousing, handling, co-packing, distribution, and e-commerce services. It is... more
Sparx Logistics expands to Thailand
Warunee Katasai, Sparx’s operations manager in Thailand: “The Thai economy's consistent growth is opening up fresh possibilities for businesses. Sparx can assist them in their journeys to achieve their supply chain objectives.” Thailand is a growing market in Southeast... more
A joint expansion to Africa/Indian Ocean
Van den Bosch has joined forces with Celero Group to expand its network in East Africa and the Indian Ocean. Celero Group was founded in 2009. Its presence in the African and East Indian transport sector includes employees and offices in Madagascar, Reunion Island, as well as... more