Temperature-controlled wine from Chile to Japan 
Yusen Logistics is launching a less-than-container load (LCL) ocean freight service for wine from Chile to Japan in October. The cargo will be consolidated in the San Antonio Port warehouse in Chile and shipped in temperature-controlled containers directly to the port of... more
A hidden champion 
Brazilian logistics riding high, despite political conditions. Expectations were cautious in international business circles after Brazil’s new government took power. Since the beginning of 2023 the signs have pointed towards an upswing, however, with the logistics sector, which... more
Swiss aid for Greek floods
After huge forest fires, Greece is now being hit by heavy rainfall and flooding. Switzerland is therefore adapting its mission on the ground and providing support in the region of Thessaly, which has been severely affected by flooding, by transporting people and materials.... more
Italian Galardi and French Naxco groups merge
The Italian Galardi group and the French private Naxco group announced their merger on 5 September 2023. Galardi specialises in road haulage services for industrial customers, chemical products, and perishable goods, and manages transports in the fashion and accessories sectors.... more
Kuehne + Nagel: a GXP compliant area in Chicago
Kuehne + Nagel has opened the expansion of its Chicago facility containing a new GXP compliant area. At one of the company’s largest healthcare facilities, the expansion features 1,951 sqm of temperature-controlled space with separate areas to support climates from +2°C to... more
The supply chain and Mother Nature
More natural catastrophes take a higher toll. In the past it used to be mainly reinsurance companies that were concerned. Today, however, all of the players in the supply chain have to pay more attention to the effects of natural disasters. Low water levels are currently an... more
Tackling Rubgy World Cup logistics
The Rugby World Cup 2023 will take place from 8 September to 28 October 2023, in France. Geodis has been chosen as official freight carrier for the tournament. The Geodis group has assigned around 140 employees to the operational organisation of this event. In all, some 80... more
Sunrock’s solar power for Levi Strauss & Co
Sunrock, a developer of photovoltaic systems for large-scale roofs, has put a system for Levi Strauss & Co into operation. Starting in January 2022, the lighthouse project, called "Positive Footprint Wearhouse", was built according to the plans of Delta Development... more
Hellmann expands in Italy
Hellmann Worldwide Logistics is taking over its partner Hellmann Worldwide Logistics (Hellmann Italy), thus continuing its expansion strategy in the European market. With around 70 employees, the Milan-based company has been providing Hellmann Worldwide Logistics with all... more
Rhenus Group: acquisitions in Latin America
Rhenus Group is further expanding its presence in the Latin America (Latam) market. The company has announced its acquisition of Colombia-based BLU Logistics and a majority shareholding of LBH Group. Rhenus Group has established operations in Argentina, Brazil, Chile,... more