Japan Post aims to become a 3PL 
Japan Post has agreed to acquire a 19.9% stake in Logisteed Holdings, formerly Hitachi Transport System, from investment fund KKR, forming a capital and business alliance with Logisteed and its subsidiary Logisteed Ltd. The move supports Japan Post’s strategy to become a fully... more
DHL reveals 2025 e-commerce trends
A new DHL study has identified artificial intelligence, social media commerce and sustainability as key drivers of e-commerce growth in 2025. Surveying 4,050 companies across 19 markets, the 'business edition' report highlights how online retailers are adapting to the market.... more
Fiege enters UK logistics market
German logistics provider Fiege has expanded into the UK with the opening of a new 24,000 sqm multi-user centre in Hams Hall, near Birmingham. The facility will initially handle e-commerce fulfilment for an existing customer, with plans to serve additional clients and create up... more
Delivering memories that matter
For parents facing the loss of a baby, Simba’s Memory Boxes provide a lifeline — each one lovingly packed with keepsakes such as knitted teddies, blankets and handprint kits to help families cherish brief but precious memories. To ensure these boxes reach families with the... more
BSK urges unified rules
Germany’s heavy transport industry is calling for a political rethink on regulations and approval processes. Ahead of its general meeting in Dresden, the Federal association of heavy transport and crane work (BSK) outlined key priorities: continued talks with policymakers, a... more
PV partnership grows further
Sunrock has reported it is expanding its collaboration with Frasers property industrial by installing photovoltaic systems with a total capacity of 16.5 MWp on five additional logistics and industrial properties across Germany. The projects, located in Günzburg, Egelsbach,... more
WCAworld certifies first acadamy member
The WCAworld academy has completed its first successful 'Good Distribution Practice' (GDP) accreditation audit, with Embassy freight London UK becoming the first member to achieve full compliance. Recently introduced, the audit programme provides WCAworld members with a process... more
E-commerce alliance unveiled
Hellmann worldwide logistics and SkyNet worldwide express have partnered to launch a new door-to-door cross-border e-commerce service. The joint solution offers end-to-end logistics for global online retailers, covering warehousing, fulfilment and returns management. By... more
Three leases at Garbe site
Garbe Industrial has secured three new tenants for its multi-user park in Duisburg. A Chinese company will occupy the entire 14,000 sqm logistics hall, while Annings industrial solutions and Actemium’s Duisburg branch have leased units in the adjacent commercial buildings.... more
Green light for Kirchheim site
Developer Four Parx has received approval to build a commercial and logistics complex in Kirchheim-Heimstetten near Munich. The project, undertaken on behalf of investor Quincap investment partners, will be developed on a 76,500 sqm site. Two buildings with a total of around... more