FMS expands African footprint 
Fr. Meyer’s Sohn (FMS), the Hamburg-based global logistics provider, has acquired South African freight forwarder GAC Laser International Logistics and its affiliated companies. The acquisition marks a key step in FMS’s African growth strategy. Founded in 2007, GAC Laser offers... more
Dako joins PCN in Germany
Dako Worldwide Transport has joined the Project Cargo Network (PCN) as a new member in Germany. With offices in Düsseldorf and Bremen, the company is part of the CF&S Group, which already holds PCN membership in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan and Georgia. Dako... more
A heavylift premiere for the STB 320
TII Scheuerle’s new STB 320 side girder bridge successfully completed its maiden voyage recently when it transported a 285 t transformer for grid operator TransnetBW. The modular vehicle, developed jointly with TII Scheuerle’s long-time partner and heavylift specialist Kübler... more
Dachser supports future-focused logistics forum in Zurich
On 19 September 2025 the Swiss Export association is hosting its 'Best Practices' event, entitled 'Empowering Your Tomorrow – Teams, Technologies, Transport Solutions', at the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich in Dübendorf. Supported by main partner Dachser Spedition AG, the... more
IOM logistics hub in Thessaloniki
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) has signed an agreement with the Greek government to establish a new supply chain centre in Thessaloniki. The facility will support IOM’s growing global logistics activities, aiming to speed up humanitarian aid delivery and... more
Hellmann launches own operations in Colombia
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics has opened a fully-owned subsidiary in Colombia, marking a key step in its expansion in the Americas. After nearly 30 years of working with local partners and acquiring HPL Apollo earlier this year, the company is now strengthening its position in... more
Milestone for Garbe logistics project in Salzgitter
Garbe Industrial has celebrated the topping-out of a new logistics property in Salzgitter. The 51,000 m² brownfield site, formerly owned by rail manufacturer Alstom, has been fully cleared and remediated. The new building, set for completion by Q4/2025, will offer around 31,000... more
Lineage boosting capacity in Louisville cold storage...
Lineage has broken ground on an 82,000 sqft expansion of its Louisville Winstead cold storage facility in Kentucky (USA). The project will add around 10,300 pallet positions in two convertible rooms, enhancing the site’s capacity and flexibility. The facility already offers... more
Germany fortifying military mobility
The German army (Bundeswehr) and Germany’s federal office for logistics and mobility (Balm) signed a cooperation agreement on 14 July 2025 to enhance national defence logistics. Balm president Christian Hoffmann and lieutenant-general André Bodemann formalised the deal as part... more
DHL building new Cologne station
DHL Express Germany has begun construction of a new operations site in the Cologne Marsdorf neighbourhood. The facility, located on Toyota-Allee, will cover more than 20,000 m² and include 5,500 m² of production and office space. The EUR 40 million project features sustainable... more