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
Synmosa selects KLN partner
The KLN logistics group has announced that its pharmaceutical subsidiary, KLN Pharma, has been appointed as fourth-party logistics (4PL) provider for Synmosa Biopharma in Hong Kong. Under the agreement, KLN Pharma will manage Synmosa’s end-to-end supply chain, covering inbound... more
Trade Tech and TradeWaltz sign mou
Trade Tech and TradeWaltz have signed a memorandum of understanding to advance the 'Grace' project (global reliable authorised commerce express), which focuses on digitalising trade procedures for authorised economic operators (AEOs) between Japan and the USA. The... more
Blue Yonder acquires Optoro
Blue Yonder has announced the acquisition of the US firm Optoro, a technology provider specialising in returns management, to expand its capabilities in warehouse and in-store returns. The deal aims to strengthen Blue Yonder’s end-to-end offering for retailers, brands and... more
DHL marks GoHelp anniversary
DHL is celebrating 20 years of its 'GoHelp' disaster management programme, which has supported relief efforts in 77 disaster zones and handled around 70,000 t of humanitarian aid, as the company reported. 'GoHelp' integrates logistics expertise into emergency response through... more
Hoyer expands in Saudi Arabia
The Hoyer Group is expanding its Middle East presence with a new branch office in Dammam, Saudi Arabia, operating under the name Hoyer Arabia. The move complements its existing storage and filling facility for chemicals in Al Jubail, established in 2018. The Dammam site focuses... more