AD Ports to add logistics area in Alexandria 
AD Ports and the Egyptian ministry of industry and transport are embarking on the joint development of a 1.1 sqkm logistics park at Alexandria Port. As part of the venture, AD Ports will work together with an affiliate of the Egyptian ministry and explore developing, managing... more
MOL launches overseas delivery services from Japan
MOL’s new overseas delivery service offers to forward Japanese products to customers outside the country, whilst also offering virtual warehousing functions for tourists and residents. Dubbed ‘MOL Cart’, the service will facilitate the delivery of Japanese products from... more
Segro setting up in Paris 13
The real estate services provider Segro is set to develop an urban logistics hub in Paris Les Gobelins, having signed a lease agreement with the delivery services provider Coursier.fr. Once masonry work is completed by the end of this month the former freight station will... more
With a focus on Norway
Deugro is enhancing its investment in a K2, a project forwarder catering to Norwegian clients in the energy and maritime sectors. By increasing its share in the company, Deugro and the Peak CSL Group together will support the expansion of K2’s logistics and project services in... more
Trailer Bridge awarded naval supply contract
Trailer Bridge is set to provide logistics solutions for the US military as part of a five-year multi-award contract from Naval Supply Systems Command. The USD 1.4 billion ‘Worldwide Expeditionary Multiple Award Contract 2.0’ will see Trailer Bridge catering to the military’s... more
One hour from the German border
Realterm has acquired a last-mile logistics facility in Nijmegen (Netherlands), a mere 18 km from the German border. The site includes a 10,000 sqm logistics space and 3,500 sqm for offices. It also features two-sided loading access, 16 dock doors and two points of ingress and... more
Strategic partnership for automated customs processes
Akanea, a French provider of supply chain software solutions, and Informatique 2000, a Geneva-based process automation specialist, have announced a strategic collaboration effort to offer innovative solutions to automate customs processes. The aim is to simplify and automate... more
Common ground for expo logistics
WCA World launched its newest network on 21 January, providing a platform for events and expo logistics activities. The ‘WCA Live Events & Expo Network’ is open to any logistics company with top-notch events expertise, be it for the FIFA World Cup, for example, or... more
Dachser doubling down up north
Dachser is taking over its Finnish joint venture that it’s operated together with Ace Logistics since 2013. The JV, Dachser Finland, was previously owned equally by both partners, and now Dachser has acquired Ace’s share. The move strengthens Dachser’s overland network in... more
Adding airfreight capacity in Saudi Arabia
Chapman Freeborn now works with Ajex Logistics Services to boost cargo and passenger activities in Saudi Arabia. With the kingdom’s ‘Vision 2030’ aiming to increase airfreight capacities to 4.5 million t a year, Chapman Freeborn can add to its offerings in the region.... more