DSV goes shopping in Basel 
Panalpina, a Basel (Switzerland)-based logistics corporation, could lose its independence. The group’s board of directors has received an unsolicited, non-binding takeover proposal from DSV. The Danish company is offering CHF 170 per share in a combination of cash and DSV... plus
Golden logistics for all that glitters 
The Austrian luxury goods firm Swarovski runs around 3,000 shops worldwide. Before its crystal figurines and jewellery reach clients, however, they have to pass through a logistics centre in Triesen (Liechtenstein). plus
The latest from Zürcher Kies und Transport
The family-owned company, Zürcher Kies und Transport, is a prominent player in Switzerland’s heavylift and special transport industry. Although the company became part of the Eberhard construction group at the beginning of 2019, Zürcher Kies will remain an independent brand... plus
Agility opens new hub in Bahrain
Agility has opened a 28'500 sqm facility with 17,000 pallet slots in Hidd (Bahrain) to expand its warehousing, freight, transport and specialty capabilities and serve as a regional logistics and distribution hub. Costing USD 10 million, the new platform supports contract... plus
Eiltrans to augment Night Star Express network
The joint venture Night Star Express Hellmann & Honold is to buy the overnight express business of the German company Eiltrans Nachtverteilerservice. Norbert Rödel, the owner of Eiltrans, is retiring after the sale. Night Star Express will take over the locations in... plus
Enercon augments fleet with Goldhofer vehicles
Enercon, a German wind turbine manufacturer, has added six Goldhofer Ventum flatbed semitrailers with pendular axles to its heavy-duty vehicle fleet. The units are able to transport extremely long rotor blades measuring over 70 m. Enercon’s managing director, Hans-Dieter... plus
Gefco and Würth prolong contract
Würth, a German assembly specialist and tool manufacturer, is prolonging and stepping up its collaboration with the automotive logistics company Gefco in the latter’s home market France. Würth operates two logistics platforms in France, from where its products are distributed... plus
Legion Logistics makes first acquisition
The US company, Legion Logistics, has acquired Qontinuity Enterprises, a 3PL brokerage based in Dandridge TN (USA). Legion will grow by more than 10% with the addition of Qontinuity. All operations will be based in Florence KY, where Legion is headquartered. The acquisition is... plus
Jettainer making use of logistics park
The GG Rhein Main logistics park in Gross-Gerau, south of Frankfurt (Germany), was completed at the beginning of the current year. Lufthansa Cargo is to lease 20,700 sqm of hall space and 450 sqm of offices in the park for its subsidiary, Jettainer, at the end of Q1/2019.... plus
Seko to benefit from Ireland's growing economy
Seko Logistics has expanded its presence globally in recent years and invested in new facilities in several key markets. Given the growing number of multinational companies operating in Ireland, as well as increased consumer spending, the country has become a prime market for... plus