MBS Logistics acquires Wegmüller for AOG growth 
MBS Logistics AG, the Swiss branch of Germany’s MBS Logistics Group, has acquired Zurich-based Gerhard Wegmüller GmbH, retroactive to 1 January 2025. The acquisition strengthens MBS’s expertise in time-critical logistics, particularly in sectors like aviation, aerospace,... more
Bifa welcomes smoother flows across Irish Sea
Following the UK–EU Summit, the British International Freight Association (Bifa ) has welcomed steps to ease trade flows between Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Director general Steve Parker praised new commitments to improve sanitary and phytosanitary cooperation and... more
Transformational trade 2025 
Representatives from trade and industry from every corner of Switzerland and beyond met in Interlaken in mid-April for this year’s Swiss Shippers’ Forum. There they exchanged views on the challenges and opportunities of global foreign trade. more
AI-driven customs tool expands across Europe
Customs Support Group is rolling out its AI-powered Customs SmartAssist solution across 14 European markets after a successful UK pilot. The platform automates document processing for customs declarations using AI, OCR, and machine learning – handling even handwritten or... more
Robots doing a cool job
Noatum Logistics, part of AD Ports Group, has launched its first robotically assisted cold chain warehouse in Lisbon, which will act as a hub for Noatum’s growing cold chain portfolio. The 12,000 m² facility, including 2,000 m² of temperature-controlled space, marks a milestone... more
Nippon Express selects Brussels as pharma gateway
Nippon Express has opened its new sustainable logistics facility at Brussels airport, doubling its operational space to 10,000 sqm, including 2,000 sqm of temperature-controlled warehousing. The Japanese logistics provider will use the site as a dedicated pharma gateway for... more
Lalamove launched in the UAE
Lalamove, a Hong Kong-based on-demand delivery platform, has launched operations in Dubai, marking its entry into the UAE as its 14th global market. With full service in Dubai and drop-offs in Sharjah and Abu Dhabi, Lalamove connects SMEs with a wide range of vehicles, from cars... more
Topregal expanding Pasewalk site
Topregal has completed two new 5,000 m² production and storage halls at its Pasewalk site ahead of schedule. The two warehouses complement four already existing halls on total area of 82,000 m². As Topregal reported, at least 20 new jobs will be created. Initially the object... more
Indurent posts leasing record
Indurent completed around 1 million sqft of industrial and logistics leases in Q1/2025, with 195 transactions closed, including a record 75 in February. Of these, 76% were new leases or renewals and 86% involved urban multi-let units under 10,000 sqft. Key deals... more
Suspected sabotage targeting freight logistics
Germany’s Federal Prosecutor has confirmed the arrest of three Ukrainian nationals suspected of espionage and attempted sabotage targeting freight logistics. The individuals—Vladyslav T., Daniil B., and Yevhen B.—were arrested in Cologne, Constance, and the Swiss canton of... more