B+S opens hub in Bremen 
Half a year after the ground-breaking ceremony, B+S GmbH Logistik und Dienstleistungen has put its new hub within the cargo handling centre (GVZ) in Bremen (Germany) into operation. The state-of-the-art logistics real estate spans an area of more than 30,000 sqm. By opening... more
New owners for Pall-Ex Group
Pall-Ex, the pan-European logistics brand, is preparing for a new chapter in its 23-year history as founder, owner, chairwoman and Dragon’s Den star Hilary Devey CBE has agreed to sell Pall-Ex Group to its network membership and management. The acquisition, believed to be... more
De Winter Logistics takes over De Lordd Transport
A take-over in the Dutch logistics industry is imminent: De Winter Logistics has purchased its competitor De Lordd Transport. Both companies are active in the same region and the same segment – fresh produce logistics, primarily the transport of flowers. Eric de Winter,... more
Rhenus plans to expand its footprint in Asia
Following the recent acquisition of a logistics company in Singapore and the addition of its largest warehouse in Thailand, Rhenus Logistics now offers end-to-end logistic solutions in Asia-Pacific for Greater China, Hong Kong, India, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia... more
Unipart wins Kimberly-Clark extension
Unipart Logistics has succeeded in securing a three-year contract extension with Kimberly-Clark for the management of UK warehouse operations in Barrow, Chorley and Northfleet through 2022. Today, around 200 Unipart employees support Kimberly-Clark. In Chorley and Northfleet,... more
Fedex launches new services in Oman
Fedex’ subsidiary Fedex Express, which used to operate in Oman through a local provider, has now launched direct access to its services in Oman. Fedex Express has been facilitating trade in Oman since 1993. Recognising the potential in Oman’s logistics market, the company... more
Flexport expands to Vietnam
Flexport is expanding its global cross-dock network. Working in partnership with ITL Corporation (ITL), the company will now offer dedicated space to its clients in a state-of-the-art warehouse located in Thu Dau Mot City, just outside of Ho Chi Minh City. Working with ITL’s... more
Raben Group to take over Fenthol & Sandtmann
Raben Group has signed a purchase agreement with Family Ehrig to take over 50% of their shares in Fenthol & Sandtmann, including FKL & Kraftverkehr Ehrig. By this transaction Raben will become the sole shareholder of the German company. The transaction will be... more
Geis sells Central European parcel business to DPD Group
The Geis group plans to sell its parcel delivery operations in Czechia and Slovakia to the DPD Group. This move will help both companies to strengthen their core businesses: DPD will focus on last-mile deliveries, and Geis will concentrate on international freight forwarding... more
More capacity for Norwegian beverage supplier
Dematic is automating Vectura’s despatch warehouse by installing a collation and sequencing solution. The system allows the Norwegian company, which provides logistics services for producers, retailers and importers of alcoholic beverages, to increase its throughput: In future,... more