DP World enters Singapore 
DP World has opened its first logistics facility in Singapore – a 13,000 sqm multi-user bonded warehouse in the Mapletree Benoi logistics hub. This brings the group’s total warehousing footprint in the Asia-Pacific region to over 800,000 sqm, following recent openings in Hong... more
Hübner expanding solar capacity
The Hübner Group recently commissioned its fourth photovoltaic system since summer 2023. The latest installation, at the headquarters in Kassel (Germany), built with local partners, has a peak output of 1.1 MW and supplies two-thirds of its energy directly to production. The... more
Dachser unit goes ISO 14001
Dachser & Kolb, a relocation logistics subsidiary of Dachser, has received ISO 14001:2015 certification for its environment-management system. According to the company this confirms its structured approach to improving its environmental performance, monitoring key... more
Tariff hikes hit US logistics
A new survey from the news outlet Tech.co reveals that 66 % of US logistics firms have already been impacted by recent tariff changes. The measures include a 145% duty on China-US imports and the end of the de minimis exemption on packages below USD 800. As a result, 58% of... more
UK trade relies on Heathrow
London Heathrow, the UK’s largest air cargo hub, was forced to temporarily suspend operations following a fire at a nearby power substation. The 48-hour closure disrupted over GBP 543 million worth of goods, according to Parcelhero. Angus Hind, director at Europa Air &... more
Nestlé India launches digital hub
Nestlé India has launched an automated and paperless distribution centre in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra. Completed in seven months, the facility includes 20,000 pallet positions, India’s first shuttle racking system, and a large cold room for chocolate storage. The site features... more
Dia opens logistics centre in Andalusia
Spanish retailer Dia has inaugurated a new logistics centre in Dos Hermanas, near Seville, as part of its strategic plan 'Growing every day'. The EUR 50 million facilities span 53,000 m² and will serve 235 stores across Seville, Cádiz and Huelva. With the aim to be fully... more
ED Forwarding joins PSA
PSA BDP has acquired a majority stake in Mexico-based logistics provider ED Forwarding, strengthening its regional presence and expanding its cross-border logistics offering. The move supports growing demand for nearshoring to Mexico. Based in Mexico City, ED Forwarding has been... more
An inventory solution from FourKites and Chorus
FourKites and Chorus have launched a strategic alliance to bridge the gap between physical and digital supply chains. Their new AI-powered modules, 'Precision Inventory Twin' and 'Dynamic Inventory Orchestration', aim to reduce waste, optimise stock, and improve capital use.... more
Nordic growth for Lineage
Lineage has acquired Permanor, a Norwegian cold storage provider with sites in Haugesund and Brumunddal. The deal strengthens Lineage’s position in the Nordics and adds around 24,500 pallet positions across 10,000 m². Permanor specialises in freezing, thawing and logistics... more