Transport sector remains robust – Timocom 
The European transport market remains stable despite economic uncertainties in the Eurozone, according to Timocom’s latest ‘Transport Barometer’. The second quarter saw a 23% increase in freight offers compared to the previous year, signaling sustained demand for... more
Germany's BPEX warns against flat-rate EU parcel fee
As the EU discusses a flat-rate parcel fee for shipments from non-EU countries, Marten Bosselmann, chair of Germany’s parcel and express association BPEX, has voiced concerns. He welcomed efforts to strengthen customs controls and ensure fair competition, but warned... more
In the leading group
Camion Transport supports professional bicycle races. From the Tour de Romandie to the Tour de Suisse. With extended partnerships, sustainable logistics and a strong presence in Western Switzerland the family-run firm demonstrates in its centenary year how movement and... more
CSG opens digital customs hub in Warsaw
The Customs Support Group (CSG) has launched its European ‘TechHub’ in Warsaw (Poland), aiming to further digitalise customs processes and boost automation in its 14-market network. The hub, located in the Koneser Centre, will develop and support AI-powered solutions... more
MyCrane adds live-auction tool
MyCrane has introduced a new live-auction feature on its digital crane rental platform, aiming to reduce costs and speed up procurement. The tool supports multiple formats, including reverse auctions, allowing customers to receive real-time bids from verified suppliers. The... more
Padrock acquires site for a future London logistics hub
Padrock, a specialist for logistics and industrial property in the UK based in London, has acquired an 8 acre site in Leyton, East London, where it plans to develop a 210,000 sqft multi-let logistics hub. The ‘Leyton Logistics Hub’, as it will be called, will be made up of... more
Strategic expansion boosts Acito’s overseas services
Acito Logistics expanded its international operations by taking over the overseas business from Kleyling Spedition at its Breisach site on 1 July 2025. Three experienced employees will join the company’s team in Weil am Rhein to reinforce sea and airfreight services.... more
DHL ups robot deployment in the UK
DHL Supply Chain is investing GBP 550 million (EUR 637 million) to expand its automation capabilities in the UK and Ireland, supporting growth in e-commerce and the life sciences. The plan includes deploying over 1,000 new robots, including the UK’s first ‘Boston... more
DHL piloting registration-free pickup in Germany
DHL Paket has launched a one-year pilot project in Germany that allows parcels to be delivered to what are called ‘Packstations’ without prior registration. From 7 July customers of selected online retailers, including Cewe and Mosaik Tree, can simply enter a... more
New DC in SW England
Waitrose, a British supermarket chain, is making a multi-million GBP investment in a 360,000 sqft distribution centre in Bristol, to improve services in southwestern England. The retailer will open its first DC in the region at the end of 2026. Waitrose recently also... more