Dachser gearing up for Chinese New Year 
Anyone doing business in Asia should be well into planning how trade will continue during the Chinese New Year (CNY) when virtually all businesses in China, including factories, close down for one to four weeks. This year CNY begins on 5 February. All suppliers start to wind... more
“It was an air cargo year” 
Many a global logistics service provider is re-positioning itself in this age of internationalisation and digitalisation. The long-established company Röhlig from Bremen (Germany) is no exception. Its board member Ulrike Baum spoke to Christian Doepgen about the challenges... more
Sievert banking on silo business
Sievert Handel Transporte (SHT) is enlarging its service portfolio again by taking over Bavaria (Germany)-based Schmitt Silo Express's silo positioning business. SHT is primarily using the acquisition to reinforce its presence in southern Germany and increase supply reliability... more
J. B. Hunt subsidiary scoops up Cory
J.B. Hunt Transport, a subsidiary of USA-based J.B. Hunt Transport Services, is to purchase Cory 1st Choice Home Delivery for USD 100 million. The deal will be funded with J.B. Hunt’s existing revolving credit facility. John Roberts, president and CEO of J.B. Hunt: “This is... more
KGH takes over Hermes & Richard
Switzerland was the next in line in KGH's European expansion strategy. Following KGH Customs Services' recent expansion into the UK, the company continued to strengthen its position in Europe by acquiring Hermes & Richard AG, a Swiss customs service provider serving its home... more
BMJ Logistics reacts to Russia’s new import rules
Russia is augmenting its labelling regulations for imported goods to protect markets from parallel and illegal imports. The new ruling, which applies to tobacco products, shoes, perfume, blouses, coats, jackets, bed linen, photo cameras, tyres, milk, beer, bathroom and kitchen... more
Averitt launches distribution and order fulfilment service
Averitt Express has expanded its supply chain portfolio with the addition of a distribution and fulfilment service that customers with end-to-end logistics, and inventory warehousing and management solutions. The company ushered in its new Averitt distribution and fulfilment... more
Raben operating new logistics centre near Schwerin
The German logistics company Raben started a new branch office to the south of Schwerin (Mecklenburg-Vorpommern) in December. The logistics centre, which offers 13,000 pallet slots, created 20 new jobs in the region. The design of the facility ensures that the storage and... more
Rhenus acquires Core Management Logistics in UK
Rhenus Warehousing Solutions Europe has acquired the British 3PL provider, Core Management Logistics (CML). The company, headquartered in Lutterworth, provides warehousing, pre-retail, freight forwarding and distribution services in the UK. CML has three warehouses with over... more
Share Logistics nets 25% of Asthon Cargo
The Spanish forwarder Asthon Cargo, operator of offices in Bilbao, Valencia, Barcelona, Algeciras and Vigo, is to sell 25% of its capital to Share Logistics, the logistics subsidiary of the Dutch financial group Count. This modus operandi will boost Asthon Cargo’s... more