Logista catches a big fly 
In Spain, the Logista group is taking over 60% of the shares of Transportes El Mosca. The Spanish company specialises in the shipment and storage of frozen or refrigerated goods and in the transport of large cargo volumes, mainly for food industries. Transportes El Moscaalso... plus
A new site in Zagreb
After more than 25 years of operational presence in Croatia, Cargo-Partner has opened a new warehouse with 12,900 sqm of storage space in Zagreb. Located ten minutes from the Franjo Tuđman Airport, the newly built warehouse will be used for distributing goods within the... plus
Prologis strikes in the Netherlands
The Prologis European Logistics Fund (Peff) has made a major acquisition in the Netherlands and purchased four new distribution centres with 127,000 sqm of logistics space from KKR, a global investment firm, and Mirastar, a pan-European developer, investor, and property manager.... plus
Stihl in style
Stihl, Germany-based manufacturer of chainsaws and other handheld power equipment, has contracted Glencar to construct its new British headquarters and distribution facility in Surrey, UK. The new 36,000 sqm site designed by Hale Architects will include picking and storage... plus
French expansion into Switzerland
Delanchy, a French specialist in food and beverage transport founded in Brittany in 1968, expanding into foreign markets with the acquisition of BJG Team 24. This Swiss company, created in 1999, specialises in cold logistics, and also has affiliates in France, Italy and in... plus
Globrands revises warehouse processes
Israeli food and tobacco retailer Globrands, founded in 2000, is now using voice technology for picking and inventory for Zetes Medea. Having launched its own direct distribution model in 2006, Globrands currently operates two main logistics centres in central and northern... plus
ESR takes first step in Yokohama
Hong Kong-headquartered asset manager ESR has finalised the construction of ESR Yokohama Sachiura Distribution Centre 1 in Greater Tokyo, which forms the first phase of the future ESR Yokohama Sachiura Logistics Park. This park, a multi-phase development that will provide... plus
DSV targets next prey
According to Reuters and news agencies, the Danish freight forwarding giant DSV is interested in the takeover of C.H. Robinson’s global forwarding unit which has been for sale for a while. Reuters wrote that a group of investors, which recently met with DSV, were told of the... plus
For the automation of wine (delivery)
Following a strategic review of its drinks, manufacturing and distribution facility in Bristol, Accolade Wines – a global wine-making company whose portfolio of brands includes Hardys, Echo Falls, Banrock Station and Kumala – set about reconfiguring the site as a fully-automated... plus
A new alliance for the Middle East
USA-based Global Critical Logistics (GCL) has inked a partnership agreement with integrated logistics services specialist SAL Saudi Logistics Services. Under the agreement, SAL will provide its services for all GCL companies inside of Saudi Arabia, catering to end-customers in... plus