New users in the Netherlands 
Logistics properties located within the perimeter of the port of Rotterdam remain in strong demand. In April there were no less than three transactions involving such facilities. Two investment companies enlarged their portfolios in the process, and Lidl, in turn, rented new... more
Yet more solar energy for Gebrüder Weiss 
Gebrüder Weiss now relies on sustainable electricity for its operations in Lower Austria as well. On a total area of 16,000 sqm, a new solar plant in the company’s location in Pöchlarn produces around 1,725 megawatt hours (MWh) per year. A large part of the photovoltaic... more
Dachser Mexico launches CHB service
Dachser de México (Dachser Mexico), a Dachser subsidiary, has added customs house brokerage (CHB) services to its capabilities portfolio. Understanding and complying with customs rules and regulations can be a difficult process for businesses involved in international trade.... more
Ifco sets up production plant in China
Ifco Systems, a provider of reusable plastic containers (RPC) for fresh food, has opened a production facility in China, in cooperation with the Polytec Group. The company has been manufacturing reusable Steco 6421 containers for the Chinese market in its plant in Tianjin since... more
Tigers launches PPE portal on its eShop
Tigers has launched a new dedicated personal protective equipment (PPE) section on its eShop, powered by its freight portal Smarthub:Connect. The global logistics and transportation company has also released new software updates for Smarthub:Connect, giving customers shortcuts... more
Protecting London's ambulance service
Davies Turner has handled the shipment of a large consignment of products donated by Hunter Boot for the London ambulance service. The consignment consisted of 25 pallets of the British heritage brand’s iconic women’s original zall wellingtons, which the manufacturer has... more
DSV augments LCL-Services in Hamburg
DSV and Panalpina have been operating under one flag in Germany since January 2020. In Hamburg, the merger brings an expansion of capacities and services - particularly in the LCL segment. Since the beginning of this year, DSV Air & Sea has been using Panalpina's storage... more
Raben opens new warehouses in Romania
Raben Logistics Romania has opened two new depots in Baia Mare and Roman. Currently, the national distribution network has six locations in Romania and a total area of 10,000 sqm which it uses as a cross-docking space. “The opening of the warehouses in Baia Mare and Roman... more
GAC partners with F-drones
GAC has partnered with Singapore-based start-up F-drones to develop large-scale drones that can deliver up to 100 kg of supplies over 100 km to vessels and offshore platforms. Testing is currently underway on F-drones' third prototype that is capable of handling items up to 5 kg... more
Gruber Logistics expands portfolio
Gruber Logistics, a provider based in South Tyrol, is continuing to extend its service portfolio for groupage freight and part load transport. In order to further strengthen its distribution network, the company has opened several new branches and activated more routes and... more