Large distribution centre for chocolate 
Barry Callebaut, the world's largest manufacturer of cocoa and chocolate products, intends to centralise its global logistics activities in Lokeren, Belgium in a 60,000 sqm facility. Miebach Consulting supported Barry Callebaut from strategy to implementation. Completion is... more
Kloosterboer hires Joost Heere as new commercial manager
After serving Kloosterboer for 28 years, Marco Vermet, commercial manager, will be leaving the company to take on a new challenge in another branch and organisation. His last working day will be 16 April. Mark Ketelaar, member of the executive board, said: "We are very... more
Container warehouse in the Jade Weser Port to be extended
In the cargo handling centre Jade Weser Port (GVZ), directly adjacent to the Wilhelmshaven container terminal, Rhenus Midgard intends to expand its existing container storage facility. Construction work is scheduled to start at the beginning of April and to be completed by... more
DHL Express supports hospital pharmacies
DHL Express Germany is supporting the federal association of German hospital pharmacists (Bundesverband Deutscher Krankenhausapotheker) in its fight to contain the spread of the corona virus. To this end, the company is transporting up to 4 t of glycerin and 35,000 l hydrogen... more
Boring of Cortanovci tunnel in Serbia completed
Russian Railways (RZD) broke through the right-hand Cortanovci tunnel in Serbia on 3 April 2020, thus fully completing the first phase of the 1,086 m tunnel. It is located on a section of the Stara Pazova – Novi Sad line connecting three of the five largest cities in Serbia... more
Air Canada: new in New York, more in Europe
From today, 8 April 2020, Air Canada is handling all shipments originating from, or destined to JFK and LGA at a brand new facility, where it will be the only airline, with access to over 30,000 square feet (2790 sqm) of warehouse space, six dedicated doors for easy access,... more
Lower fees for customers in Barcelona
In order to mitigate the economic impact of Covid-19, the Port of Barcelona is lowering stay rates at terminals. Sensitive to the overheads that weigh on importers, the port has approved a flat rate that reduces the cost of stay in import containers. The Port of Barcelona... more
New rail service between Austria and Croatia
The Austrian Rail Cargo Group (RCG) has introduced a new connection from and to Croatia in cooperation with the Croatian carrier HZ Cargo and the Slovenian railways SZ Cargo. The new direct route will help overcome the challenges currently facing international freight transport... more
Turkish freight forwarder builds bridge to Shanghai
Bati Group responds to the significant increase of air freight rates due to the cancellation of numerous passenger flights throughout the world. "We are proud to announce that we will begin regular air freight charter services from Shanghai to Istanbul starting from 20... more
Davies Turner to increase capacity
Davies Turner offers solutions to manage supply chains hit by Covid-19 challenges. Davies Turner chairman Philip Stephenson says that Davies Turner Ltd, the group's surface freight subsidiary, continues to operate services and logistics operations as near to normal as possible.... more