K+N: wind turbine equipment to Saudi Arabia
Kuehne + Nagel has secured a contract from global wind turbine supplier Envision Energy to transport 190 wind turbine generators and 67 tower sets to Saudi Arabia’s new special economic zone. Expected to be completed in 2025, the project involves the specialised transport of... more
Stef and QSL extend partnership to Portugal
Six months ago, Stef and QSL set up up a joint venture to handle logistics for 177 Burger King restaurants in Portugal owned by Restaurant Brands Iberia. Both partners are pleased with their partnership so far. The companies already work together for Burger King in France and... more
New logistics park in Neuenburg am Rhein
DFI Real Estate is planning a building with three units on a site in Neuenburg am Rhein, which will offer tenants 31,500 sqm of usable space. The total investment amounts to more than EUR 50 million. The park is scheduled for completion in Q1/2025. "This project opens... more
Strengthening e-fulfilment partnership
BP Post Group is acquiring all shares of Active Ants, a subsidiary active in automated e-fulfilment for online stores. The takeover is in line with the strategic partnership that the two companies signed in 2018. The aim is to support e-commerce by providing end-to-end solutions... more
GXO to manage logistics for Red Bull
GXO Logistics is partnering with Red Bull to manage the company’s warehousing and distribution services in Italy. GXO also provides logistics services to Red Bull in France. Paul Mohan, managing director, Continental Europe, GXO: “We designed a site that has the ability to... more
An agora for 20,000 people
‘Supply Chain & Logistics Exhibition’ in Athens. The ninth ‘Supply Chain & Logistics – Cargo Truck & Van Expo’ is scheduled for Athens from 30 September – 2 October. The organiser gave us some advance details. more
Gilog sees growth potential in Poland
Gilog, a Pfenning Group company, is opening a logistics centre with an area of 10,000 sqm in SEGRO Park Wrocław, Poland. There are good connections to the airport, CEP and general cargo networks and the seaports of Swinoujscie, Gdansk and Hamburg. In addition to warehouse... more
Two thirds of logistics companies affected
More than 65% of logistics companies have suffered financial losses due to supply chain disruptions according to a Logistics Hall of Fame Trend survey. Likewise, 65% rate the general risk of suffering future financial damage as high or very high. "The Corona crisis has... more
FedEx launches new offering in the Middle East
FedEx Express has launched regional economy and regional economy freight services in the Middle East, offering small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) solutions for less urgent shipments within the region. The services use the Middle East road network and connect Bahrain,... more
Suitable lorries for the pass
Will the Brenner Pass become the first European corridor with electric HGVs? The Brenner Pass in the Eastern Alps, at an altitude of 1,370 m, isn’t only a bottleneck on the border between Italy and Austria, but is also an environmental problem. To reduce emissions there, Gruber... more