Scortrans rolls out eCMR 
Codognotto and Scortrans have completed a cross-border transport using only the electronic consignment note (eCMR) on the Italy–Austria corridor, in line with EU regulation (EU) 2020/1056. The operation on 22 May was a part of the EU's 'eFTI4EU' project, included digital... more
Thalia's Hörselgau hub goes live
Rhenus and Thalia have inaugurated an omnichannel hub in Hörselgau (Germany), equipped with one of the most advanced 'autostore' systems, according to Thalia. Designed and implemented by Rhenus Warehousing Solutions, the facility features 240,000 storage bins and 530 robots... more
Rüdenhausen project taking shape
Four months after breaking ground, Garbe Industrial Real Estate and joint venture partner BentallGreenOak have developed a 16,000 m² logistics facility in Rüdenhausen, Bavaria (Germany). A topping-out ceremony was held on 23 May, celebrating progress toward the planned... more
Woodland delivers ESG progress
The Woodland Group has published its 2024 sustainability report, highlighting major advances in reducing environmental impact and strengthening supply chain transparency. According to its own information the company cut electricity-related CO₂ emissions by 42% since 2022 through... more
VNL spotlights logistics trends
At this year’s Logistik-Forum Kärnten in Pörtschach, the Association for Supply Chain Management (VNL) brought together representatives of the industry to discuss logistics solutions amid turbulent times. Under the theme "Zukunftsfähige Logistik", the event spotlighted... more
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