British player snaps up unaccompanied transport 
UK-based Culina Group, which specialises in the transport of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG), is taking over International Road Ferry (IRF). The price of the transaction has not been disclosed. IRF has offices in Rotterdam, Grubbenvorst (Venlo), Felixstowe, and Thetford,... plus
ID Logistics ends 2022 on a high
The French Group ID Logistics achieved a turnover of EUR 686.3 million in Q4/2022, an upswing of almost 25% compared to 2021 (and +4.7% like-for-like). Generated revenue also rose significantly to more than EUR 2,5 billion for 2022, a growth of 31.3% (and 11.3% like-for-like).... plus
Duisport expands packaging business
Duisport’s Packing Logistics division (DPL), which has been part of the group since 2007, took over RTI Packaging’s branch in Göppingen, Germany, on 1 January 2023. Jan-Malte Wöhrle, managing director at DPL, spoke of "increased storage space and increased crane... plus
Santé et numérique 
Du nouveau en logistique sanitaire. À Graz, une entreprise moyenne, le groupe Hadolt, a numérisé la logistique interne et externe de l’hôpital universitaire de Graz grâce à un logiciel de sa propre fabrication. plus
Cargo Sous Terrain breaking ground
In Switzerland, the earthworks on the Cargo Sous Terrain (CST) logistics system, which is designed for underground transport and financed by the private sector, have begun. Test drillings and measurements are underway for planning the first section from Härkingen to Zurich.... plus
Extending facilities in southern France
In France, Paris-headquartered JMG Partners is finally beginning to implement its plans to build a 67,500 sqm logistics facility in Clesud. This project has been on hold since 2015, when the idea was first mooted to extend the local terminals for combined transport in... plus
A joint green effort in Wilhelmshaven
Deugro and Nordfrost are cooperating in a new eco-friendly project in the port of Wilhelmshaven. The green energy logistics hub in the making mainly addresses clients from the onshore and offshore wind energy industry as well as grid-related players from the converter stations,... plus
A fleet of 50 e-trucks
Decarbonisation is also the rule of the day in road transport, though it is important to do more than just talk about it. The European logistics player Gruber Logistics has confirmed its plan to acquire fifty electric vehicles for its road haulage fleet over the next two years.... plus
Opening in Memphis
Arvato Supply Chain Solutions has opened a new location in Memphis, Tennessee, whose main focus will be on the healthcare industry. The distribution centre covers a surface of approximately 33,000 sqm. The new client at the site is a major player among medical technology... plus
A Dutch-German development cooperation
Leschaco’s new chemicals and dangerous goods warehouse in Malaysia, which it founded last year, is up and running. The German company’s next move has been to sign a lease with the Dutch industrial developer DHG (David Hart Group), which was founded by the racing driver in 1997,... plus