Toll expanding at Dubai South 
Dubai South and the Toll Group have broken ground on a 25,000 sqm distribution centre in Dubai South's logistics district. The new facility will include warehouse space, mezzanine and offices, with capacity for 30,644 pallets and four customisable cargo chambers. It will also... more
Roses fly faster, prices fall
JD Flowers, the floral arm of JD.com, expanded its direct sourcing of Ecuadorian roses in the run-up to the Qixi festival, also known as ‘Chinese Valentine’s Day’, which this year is taking place today, 29 August. By stationing buyers in Ecuador's key growing regions and... more
Tackling bottlenecks
Warehouse bottlenecks are becoming a growing challenge for e-commerce businesses facing rising demand and longer peak seasons. Research commissioned by Southgate Global shows that 57% of organisations encounter bottlenecks in warehouse operations. Equipment-related issues that... more
DHL backs Saudi logistics
'DHL eCommerce' has finalised its acquisition of a minority stake in Ajex Logistics Services, a GCC supply chain and transport company owned by the Ajlan & Bros Holding Group. The move strengthens DHL’s position in Saudi Arabia’s fast-growing parcel market and supports... more
GoBolt joins Shopify network
GoBolt, a technology-driven 3PL provider, has joined the 'Shopify Fulfillment Network' (SFN), giving merchants access to scalable, end-to-end logistics solutions in North America. The partnership expands GoBolt’s existing Shopify integration, enabling brands to connect in... more
Arvato expanding in Frankfurt
Arvato has expanded its German network with a new 10,000 sqm high-tech logistics facility in Frankfurt. According to the company the site strengthens its position in one of Europe’s most dynamic data infrastructure regions and supports hyperscalers, high-tech industries and... more
USA blocks postal goods from Europe
European postal operators are suspending goods shipments to the United States after Washington abolished the de minimis rule, which had allowed imports below USD 800 duty-free. From late August, all items must be cleared and carriers are held liable for compliance.... more
Spar invests in Hungarian logistics
Spar Hungary has invested EUR 6.8 million to expand its logistics network, aiming to improve store supply efficiency and working conditions for staff. In Üllő, the retailer completed a EUR 1.76 million project adding a 410 sqm transport facility with offices, and driver... more
Itochu Africa logistics deal
DP World has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Japanese Itochu Corporation to expand logistics and supply chain infrastructure in sub-Saharan Africa. The deal was announced at 'Ticad9' in Yokohama by Beat Simon, DP World’s group COO for logistics, and Itochu... more
Garbe leases to Dieseo
Garbe Industrial has leased around 11,600 sqm of logistics space in Lensahn (Ostholstein district, Germany) to Kiel-based start-up Dieseo. The e-commerce firm, known for its shoe brand 'Pammys' with more than 700,000 customers, will use the site for storage and shipping of... more